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Car Raffle Winner Claims Her Prize

This year’s Palms West Community Foundation Car Raffle winner Kristin Spillane picked up her new car on Monday, Dec. 20. The car was donated

by Royal Palm Auto Mall, and Spillane chose a Toyota Highlander. Page 3

RPB Rules Crack Down On Shade Structures

The growing number of shade structures in Royal Palm Beach is targeted in a zoning ordinance that received final approval at the Dec. 16 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Installations will now require a permit and be subject to regulations. Page 7

The Royal Palm Beach Senior s Club held a holiday par ty Frida y, Dec. 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. There was a buffet-style lunch, gift exchange and Christmas songs.

Pictured above is Ruth Hamlyn and Kim Leyendecker with Santa. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 22 PHOTO B Y DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Moving Process Has Begun For Wellington Employees Wellington Golf Classic Raises Over $20,000 For Diabetes Research

The DRI Wellington Golf Classic was held Monday, Dec. 13 at the Wanderers Club at Wellington. The 18-hole tournament and awards reception raised more than $20,000.

The money will support “An International Affair,” a gala taking place March 5 with proceeds to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. Page 9

OPINION Let Christmas Spirit Bring Us Together, Not Tear Us Apart

We can continue getting upset at every person who says “happy holidays,” silently trying to imagine what their motivations are. Or we can talk to them and likely find out that any assumptions we made were wrong — in other words, act in the true spirit of Christmas. If Christmas is in any danger, it has nothing to do with our freedom to wish each other “Merry Christmas,” but the underlying spirit of the holiday. Page 4

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Residents looking to do business with the Village of Wellington will have the opportunity for “one-stop shopping” at the new municipal complex starting Monday, Jan. 3.

As the village celebrates the holiday break, employees will be relocating from various offices throughout Wellington to the new municipal complex in preparation for the New Year.

“We’re moving all at once,” Wellington Chief Information Officer Tom Amburgey said.

“We’re setting things up and getting everything ready for the movers to load it up. Then we’ll start moving in on Monday.”

The new building will house most of the village’s day-to-day activities, including customer service, administration and public meetings. Residents will be able to stop by to make payments, get permits and licenses, and register for programs.

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fice, Parks & Recreation, the Wellington Community Center and several utility plants will remain operating out of their own facilities, Amburgey said.

“So far it’s going well,” he said.

“We already have all of the technology in place. But some of these offices have been open for 15 to 20 years, so we’ve found some treasures while cleaning them out.”

By consolidating office space, the village expects to save about $700,000 a year, Amburgey said.

“We rent offices for the Planning, Zoning & Building Department in the original Wellington Mall,” he said. “And we rent trailers for the office on Greenbriar.

We won’t have to pay for those anymore.”

Additionally, he noted, the old municipal complex on Greenbriar Blvd. will be used by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 substation, which currently operates out of the original Wellington Mall.

“The village’s contract requires

us to give them office space at no cost to the PBSO,” Amburgey said. “Currently, we rent the space for them in the mall.”

The substation will occupy two of the three permanent buildings, while the village will use the third for storage, Amburgey said.

PBSO Captain Jay Hart said that he hopes to move to the new office by April 1.

“There are some modifications we need to make to some of it,” he said. “The old village meeting hall is going to be our new gym.”

Modifications include building locker rooms and showers, something that will take several weeks to complete. But, Hart said, the building is mostly move-in ready.

“There’s not really a whole lot to do,” he said. “We have to put up a few walls and a few doors, but it’s really a turnkey operation.”

Hart said he is excited to move to a new, larger facility.

“It will feel more like our home,” he said. “And there is a lot more parking. It’s a larger See MOVING, page 20

RPB OKs Commercial Zoning For Corner Of SR 7 And Okee

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave final approval last week to the rezoning of a 50-acre site at the southeast corner of State Road 7 and Okeechobee Blvd. to general commercial.

The site, made up of two parcels that were zoned single-family and multifamily residential, has received the consent of surrounding property owners, including Breakers West, according to Senior Planner Bradford O’Brien.

No one was at the Dec. 16 meeting to oppose the rezoning. The application received approval from the Local Planning Agency on Oct. 28 by a vote of 4-1. The Florida Department of Community Affairs issued a notice of compliance on Nov. 18, O’Brien said, adding that village staff recom-

mended approval.

Jon E. Schmidt, agent for the developer, affirmed that all issues with neighbors had been worked out, including sufficient buffering for nearby residential areas from the new commercial project.

Councilman David Swift commented on the size of the development. “Will this not be the largest piece of commercial property in town if this is approved?” Swift asked. “If that’s the case, aren’t we kind of mildly interested in what is going to be there?”

Schmidt said that nothing has been formalized yet. “There have been several people looking at the property, but we don’t have any takers right now,” he said. “We’re looking into 425,000 square feet based on concurrency.”

Councilman Richard Valuntas said he favored approval of the

application. “I think they’ve done their due diligence,” Valuntas said.

“I appreciate your hard work.”

Councilman Fred Pinto made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 4-0 with Mayor Matty Mattioli absent.

In other business, the council overturned a recommendation by the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission to deny a request by Wells Fargo Bank for a color deviation to use the bank’s colors for its signs on an outparcel in the Village Royale plaza at the northwest corner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach boulevards.

O’Brien said that Wells Fargo would like to use its signature orange letters on a red background for its wall signs, which do not comply with the existing criteria See SIGN, page 20

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RPB Hopes Meeting Can Iron Out Issues With Indian Trail

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach officials have offered to meet with representatives of the Indian Trail Improvement District to iron out differences that have arisen lately between the two governments.

The decision to meet came after a sometimes-testy exchange between ITID President Michelle Damone and village officials at a Dec. 16 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council.

The visit by Damone followed correspondence between the two entities, where each spelled out concerns on a number of issues.

ITID officials are upset with the village’s recent decision to move a cellular communications tower on RPB’s old wastewater treatment plant site from a central location to a spot near the Acreage border, creating what Acreage residents have described as an eyesore. Further, ITID is also upset about what it calls a “burdensome and unfair” 10 percent surcharge on ITID residents who purchase

Palm Beach County water that the county gives to the village as part of RPB’s agreement to sell its water utility to the county. Another grievance is the tearing down of a “Welcome to The Acreage” entrance sign that was removed when the village improved Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

For its part, Royal Palm Beach has questioned ITID regarding its handling of portions of the village that are also Indian Trail units, specifically Units 15 and 16, which include the Estates of Royal Palm Beach and Cypress Head communities. Councilman Richard Valuntas, who lives in the area, said he has contacted ITID about flood control services that he’s being assessed for by the district but now receives from the village.

Village Manager Ray Liggins said a letter from the district inaccurately states that the village wants to end a 1982 agreement by which the village assumed maintenance of Units 15 and 16.

“Our attorney and I felt it was See ITID-RPB, page 20

Settlement Clears Way For ‘Enclave’

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A long-fought battle between the developer of a multifamily community and the residents of the nearby Victoria Groves community came closer to resolution last week as the Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a nineunit-per-acre zoning that will be used for the development of the 30-acre project, known as the Enclave.

Residents of Victoria Groves, a community on the west side of State Road 7 south of Southern Blvd., have objected to the development east of them out of concern for increased crime in their community, which they say has already spilled over from the nearby 14-unit-per-acre Shoma development.

Residents received commitments from the developer that it will provide adequate buffers and security to assure that Victoria Groves’ serenity is not further compromised.

The council approved two ordinances at its meeting Dec. 16, one that gives final approval to modify the village code to allow a category for nine units per acre and another giving preliminary approval to specifically apply that zoning for the Enclave development.

The “RM9” land use was created by the village to achieve a multifamily use less than 12 units per acre, which had been the village’s lowest multifamily density previously. Senior Planner Bradford O’Brien said the new code See ENCLAVE, page 7

HOLIDAY FISHING FUN

The 20th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic was held at the Wellington Community Center dock on Saturday, Dec. 18. The biggest fish w eighed 12 lbs., 11 oz., caught by 14year-old Nicole Linn of Wellington. Shown above is Linn and her big catch with Troy Weber. STORY & PHOTOS, PAGE 14 PHOTO BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

Successful Wellington Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer

Toy Drive Volunteers — The Adams family volunteers to help deliver presents to needy Wellington children.

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Needy children in Wellington found a holiday surprise on their doorstep this week when volunteers delivered bags full of toys to less fortunate families in the village.

Because of Wellington’s Holiday Toy Drive, more than 230 Wellington children will have presents to open come Christmas morning.

On Tuesday, members of the Citizen’s Volunteer Organization spent hours wrapping and labeling all the gifts.

Then the volunteers, along with Wellington employees, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies and other volunteers, brought the bags filled with toys,

games and other presents Wednesday to 84 different families.

“The response from the community was overwhelming,” Mayor Darell Bowen said.

The village’s toy drive was so successful that in addition to helping their own, Wellington was able to provide hundreds of toys to impoverished children in Pahokee, Bowen said.

“We did a great thing here,” he said. “We were able to give toys to the folks out in Pahokee, and we got all we needed for everyone on our list this year. I’m really happy that we were able to help them. That’s the whole point of the holiday season. They’re our neighbors, and we should help them as much as we can.”

And on Thursday, the village

brought toys to about 50 sick children who will be spending the holidays at Palms West Hospital.

A Wellington employee also donated an Xbox game console that will be donated to the hospital for many sick children to enjoy.

“It has been really heartwarming to be able to help so many people,” Bowen said. “These are people who truly need our help this time of the year.”

The village held its annual toy drive earlier this month to help children ages 2 to 16 who may not have received presents otherwise.

Each child received an age-appropriate gift, and each family was given a board game to play together.

In addition to donations from See TOY DRIVE, page 4

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Royal Palm Supports Traffic Improvements Near Seminole Ridge

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council is backing an appeal by a Loxahatchee Groves official to get better traffic control in front of Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee.

At the council’s direction last week, Village Manager Ray Liggins, a certified traffic engineer, reported on the traffic situation at Seminole Ridge after Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Ron Jarriel asked for support in getting additional traffic controls there following several accidents.

“I visited the high school in the morning and in the afternoon,” Liggins said. “I talked with the PBSO district supervisor, the county engineer and the Loxahatchee Groves manager.”

Liggins noted that the speed limit is 45 mph there and that speeding is an issue on the road.

“Two weeks following a recent accident, police were out there and gave out over 226 tickets,” Liggins said. “The police agree they do have an excessive speeding problem out there that they are

going to try to address with ticketing. They think that will take care of excessive speeding.”

But Liggins cited additional traffic problems. “The problem is numerous opportunities for conflicts between cars and students,” he said. “The cause of the conflicts on the roadway is the number of parents dropping off within the roadway and some of the students walking from an off-site location.”

Liggins said there are also conflicts in the parking lot caused by the way the school has set up its dropoffs and pickups. “There are many things they can do to eliminate or minimize the conflicts by maximizing the efficiency of the dropoffs and pickups,” he said.

As an example, Liggins said the dropoffs are funneled into one lane. “When they do things like that, the parents don’t want to go in there and get stuck,” he said, adding that traffic could be routed to the exit differently. “The way it is now, parents wanting to go northbound after they drop off their children have to go back through the student parking lot in order to get back to the signal, and

parents going southbound are going down a roadway where the kids are walking from their cars to the school, which creates another potential conflict.”

Liggins said increasing the left turn timing for the traffic signal going into the school and coming out would help — an idea he shared with County Engineer George Webb. The county is installing lighting along the road, and traffic engineers also modified the operating procedure of the signal where a high-profile accident involving a student and a school bus occurred.

That accident, Liggins pointed out, occurred right before daylight saving time ended, so it was still dark out. The student crossing was also where vehicles would pull out to turn left at the same time. “They have since corrected it so that is not the way the signal operates,” he said.

Liggins said he had other observations and offered to include them all in a letter to Webb and school officials. “I’ve always found that when we’ve done that with our schools, the principals are

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very receptive to make the improvements,” he said.

Councilman David Swift said Jarriel had asked the village to support a 35-mph speed limit in front of the school. “We went back and took a look at what kind of information there is there, and I would recommend sending it to those folks and copy Indian Trail and Loxahatchee Groves,” Swift said. “Ray is a qualified traffic engineer and has helped us on many traffic issues in the village.

He’s got some pretty good credentials to make these recommendations.”

Councilman Fred Pinto agreed.

“I appreciate that the village is looking into this, and certainly we should forward our recommendations,” Pinto said. “The original request that was made was that we issue a resolution acting on reducing the speed to a certain number.

I have no problem supporting a resolution. We always support any situation where there are safety issues concerning youth, but I don’t think we should put a specific value on what we think the speed limit should be. If we do a

problems. Liggins confirmed that a lower speed limit might increase traffic congestion.

“As you know, back in 2000, we had considerable congestion along Okeechobee Blvd., and we hired a consultant and made every improvement we could along Okeechobee past [Royal Palm Beach High School]. As a result of that report, there were several improvements — over $100,000 worth of improvements at the school site to get the flow better — and we haven’t had a problem since.”

Vice Mayor Martha Webster also supported sending Liggins’ observations to the school and the county.

“Perhaps a good thing for us to do so that we maximize all the time you put into it would be to send them a letter with all your observations, combined with George Webb’s when he meets on Jan. 11, and they can put those together for a real solution,” she said.

Council members agreed to have Liggins send his observations to the school and the county.

Wellington Memorial Steel To Be On Display At The Fairgrounds

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report People from all over the region will have the opportunity to see and touch Wellington’s Patriot Memorial steel while it sits on display at the South Florida Fair next month.

From Jan. 14 to 30, the memorial steel will be housed in a 100foot space inside the fairgrounds’ Expo Center, Wellington Vice Mayor Matt Willhite told the Town-Crier on Wednesday.

This year’s Palms West Community Foundation Car Raffle winner Kristin Spillane picked up her new car on Monday, Dec. 20. The car was donated by Royal Palm Auto Mall, and Spillane chose a Toyota Highlander. Santa Claus picked Spillane’s winning ticket after the Palms West Holiday Parade on Dec. 12. Money from the raf fle supports Palms West Community Foundation projects, such as the Palms West Chamber of Commerce’s new community conference center. For more info., visit www.palmswest.com. Shown above, Spillane (fourth from right) receives the keys to her new car.

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resolution, I would say that we support safe practices or something more general. That, coupled with the recommendations that were made to the county and to the school, would be the appropriate course of action.”

Councilman Richard Valuntas said he would favor reducing the speed limit all the time rather than just at school opening and closing requested by Loxahatchee Groves. “I appreciate our due diligence,” Valuntas said. “My thought is reducing it to 35 all the time. It may not be a good idea, but I would support whatever the speed limit is in front of schools.”

Pinto said he understood that the state does not regulate the speed in front of high schools, and Liggins said that is correct, adding that Webb would give a report to the Palm Beach County Commission on Jan. 11 on changing traffic regulation in front of SRHS and the effect it would have on the road network.

Swift said he understood the county has a concern about reducing the speed limit because it will slow traffic flow and create more

“They contacted us to see if we were interested in having it there for the duration of the fair,” he said. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for the public to come and see and touch the piece of steel before it’s placed in the memorial.”

The steel beam will sit on a trailer donated by Sister’s Towing, and an enormous American flag will fly above it, making it a hard-tomiss attraction for guests of the fair.

Along with the artifact, Wellington will run a kiosk with the steel’s history. The kiosk will include information about the World Trade Center beam, which was included in a post-9/11 study of the collapse of the towers, along with photos and videos of its trip from New York to Florida.

The photos and video detail the profound affect that the steel had on all those who encountered it while on its trip, Willhite said. He See STEEL, page 20

The World Trade Center steel on display after the Palms West Holiday Parade earlier this month.

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OUR OPINION

Let Christmas Spirit Bring Us Together, Rather Than Tear Us Apart Among the many things associated with Christmas, nostalgia is perhaps the most powerful and personal. The mere sight of Christmas-themed movies from our childhoods remind us of the “good old days” when Christmas seemed to have a deeper meaning than it does today. However, this particular conversation has changed in recent years. No longer is the primary concern finding balance between the spirit of Christmas and the spirit of commerce. The cultural climate has changed, and in many places it’s gotten much colder.

At the center of the controversy is the debate over “Merry Christmas” versus “Happy Holidays,” and whether the former is being slowly replaced by the latter. There are several reasons for using the term “Happy Holidays.” The most common use is as a general term that includes the various holidays starting with Thanksgiving and ending with New Year’s, and using the term as a general form of salutation. Because the holiday season can be viewed as an ongoing celebration (especially in the retail and services industries), it makes sense to address it as such. However, many see the “Happy Holidays” greeting as a politically correct attack on Christmas. Because there’s no official date before Dec. 25 for when it’s proper to say “Merry Christmas,” we’re left with a cultural gray area, and that’s where the problem lies.

While this whole thing may seem trivial and even silly — especially to those in other

countries who have more to worry about than arguments over salutation — it’s just one more area in which our country is divided. And it’s further fanning the flames of the so-called “culture war.”

But the worst part about the Merry Christmas-Happy Holidays debate is that at its very nature, it’s a problem of communication. However, like all communication problems, it can be solved through communication as well.

Rather than use Christmas as an excuse to continue carrying out some misguided notion of culture war, take the opportunity to open the lines of dialogue. If there’s one Christmas tradition worth preserving, it’s the belief in community, that no one is a stranger. We’d much rather hear about stories of people coming together than letting cultural differences tear them apart.

There are two ways to go from here. We can continue getting upset at every person who says “happy holidays,” silently trying to imagine what their motivations are. Or we can talk to them and likely find out that any assumptions we made were wrong — in other words, act in the true spirit of Christmas. If Christmas is in any danger, it has nothing to do with our freedom to wish each other “Merry Christmas,” but the underlying spirit of the holiday.

From our family to yours, the Town-Crier wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No Explanation For Indian Trail Assessment Founding Father James Otis stated that “taxation without representation is tyranny.” American colonists strongly objected to paying taxes levied by a government that did not afford them any representation, and they eventually freed themselves from Britain’s tyranny by waging the American Revolutionary War. Unfortunately, it appears that the Indian Trail Improvement District has forgotten our historical roots because it has been taxing many Royal Palm Beach residents for years without providing them any representation whatsoever.

ITID has imposed taxes on me for quite some time, but I have been precluded from voting in their elections. When I first asked ITID why I was taxed without being afforded the right to vote, I received no reply at all. ITID apparently decided that my inquiry was not worthy of a response, probably because I do not have a voice in any ITID election. As of this date, ITID has refused to provide me with any documentation or legal authority stating that they can legitimately tax me without affording me the right to vote.

My 2010 tax bill states that

ITID is charging me for “maintenance” in Unit 16. A 1982 agreement between ITID and Royal Palm Beach, however, specifically states that Royal Palm Beach is responsible for the maintenance in Unit 16. ITID cannot seriously believe that it has the legal right to tax me for “maintenance” in Unit 16 when (1) it is not legally obligated to provide any maintenance in Unit 16, and (2) ITID did not actually conduct any maintenance within Unit 16. Despite my protestations regarding this injustice, ITID steadfastly refuses to stop taxing the multitude of disenfranchised citizens in Unit 16. I pray that ITID ends this tyranny soon because those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.

Richard Valuntas Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: Mr. Valuntas is a member of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. However, this letter reflects his personal opinion.

Seniors Left Out Of Latest Tax Cut Plans The government has just come out with its new plan to get the economy going again. A typical American will get a $3,000 tax cut next year — that is, except seniors.

A couple with children earning

$52,200 and paying $4,890 in college tuition would get $2,560 in tax cuts, and $1,040 in payroll tax cuts. A couple with two young children earning $71,100 would get $1,422 in payroll savings. An unemployed person collecting jobless benefits would get $14,300.

A senior who lost thousands of dollars in their IRA account and has received no increases in their Social Security benefits for two years would receive nothing. Capital gains taxes will stay the same, and interest rates on CDs and money markets will maintain their all-time lows. Thanks, Congress, for watching out for the senior community. We will see you at the polls in 2012.

Morley Alperstein Wellington

Love Your Pet? Then Read This This is a wakeup call to pet lovers who reside here in the western communities of Palm Beach County. When we take dogs or cats into our homes, we take on the responsibility of caring for their basic needs. This letter will be wasted on those of you who contribute to the horrific problem of pet overpopulation by not spaying and neutering your pets. Likewise, if you are an irresponsible

“backyard” breeder, you probably won’t be interested in this topic.

But all others should read on.

We enjoy the convenience of having a veterinary hospital in nearly every shopping center and many of the professional centers located in our communities. And no doubt these vets are well trained to help keep our pets safe and healthy. But what if your beloved pet falls ill or suffers an injury between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. or on weekends or holidays? While you and I have our choice of nearby hospital emergency rooms and the comfort of knowing that an ambulance is just a 911 call away, your pet has but one option for “after-hours” emergencies — a long and grueling drive through a highly trafficked route punctuated with multiple traffic lights. Depending upon how far west you live, this drive can be anywhere from 30 to over 45 minutes. This is unacceptable for an animal that is badly injured or gravely ill. In fact, it may likely be the difference between life and death. Though I do appreciate the fact that one or two such facilities exist, they don’t serve the needs of our western communities.

I’ve made the following plea before, but it has fallen on deaf ears. Why won’t one of our (many) local vets step up to the plate and tackle this? The many

existing, fully equipped animal hospitals are already paying fulltime rent. Why can’t just one of them declare itself a 24/7 emergency facility? I’m very sure the cost of additional staffing and other overhead would be more than offset by the after-hours fees generated. Maybe several local vets could form an alliance and rotate their facilities for this purpose. Too many animals (and their owners) suffer that “white knuckled” eastward trek to find emergency care during off hours.

So what can you do? Tear out this letter and bring it to your vet.

Or call or write your vet to ask them to do something about this.

If they don’t address this dire

need, who will? And don’t let them tell you we don’t need an emergency vet clinic out west.

Our pet population is overwhelming. If it weren’t, how could so many vets stay so busy in practice out here?

Dr. Elliott Krakow Wellington

For The Record In last week’s photo feature “PBC League Of Cities Hosts Its Annual Tri-City Barbecue In Pahokee,” Denise Skulina was misidentified. The Town-Crier regrets an confusion this may have caused.

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Sporting Tidbits: Three Young Upstarts And A ‘Comeback’ Player OK, Roger and “Rafi,” get ready for Connor. While Connor Larson may be a year or two from joining the pro tennis tour, this Nebraska youngster looks like the real thing.

Connor has just finished his second consecutive unbeaten season and while playing No. 1 singles for four years at McCook

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By Jules W. Rabin High School, compiled a 134-4 record and was All-S tate four

years in a row.

While Trevor Barron doesn’t play football after major brain surgery four years ago to curb epileptic seizures, this Pennsylvania 18-year-old is a champion in competitive race walking.

Barron has the best 2010 time of any American at five, 10 and 20 kilometers and broke the Unit-

ed States Junior record by more than 18 minutes at the 20K Nordic Championship in Finland.

Then we can marvel at high school softball player Mckenzie Shay Halstead of Lawrenceville, Ga., who hit three home runs to place Collins High School in the state championship game, leading to the school’s second-

straight title. This talented third baseman set school records for hitting (.442), home runs (seven) and RBIs (39). Little wonder she was voted Gwinnett County “Offensive Player of the Year.”

But for the Comeback Athlete of the Year, my vote goes to professional tennis star Kimiko

Date Krumm. After rising to number four in the 1995 rankings, she decided to retire the following year. In 2010, at the age of 40, she defeated Maria Sharapova, No. 4, Sam Stosur and former No. 1 Dinara Safina to finish the year among the top 50 players. Hats off to this old geezer!

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continued from page 1 the community and village employees, Wellington received donations from Whole Foods Market and Walgreens. The Mall at Wellington Green donated $1,500, and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue added $800 to ensure

that all of the children received presents.

Bowen noted that the community’s willingness to come together and help others, even during tough times, is one of the things that makes Wellington such a great place to live.

“They have big hearts here,” he said. “Whenever there’s an SOS, they come to the rescue. I really hope we put some smiles on children’s faces out there this year.”

John and Christine Cortellesso and Melina, Angela and Johnathan Thompson pick up presents to deliver.

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PBSO’S ‘SHOP WITH A COP’ BENEFITS AREA FAMILIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Florida Marlins players, Target and Santa Claus, helped make holiday dreams come true for more than 100 children throughout Palm Beach County with the annual Shop with a Cop event. Santa Claus arrived with his elves at 5 p.m. to greet children at the National Guard Armory, where the y were treated to a pizza party. The lucky children were presented with Target gift certificates to purchase holida y gifts for their families. Santa and the children were then escorted by deputies to the Super Target store in Royal Palm Beach.

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Santa Claus arrives in a green humvee.

Deputy Robert Mangold with his friend Nicholas.

Deputies pose with youngsters before they leave to go shopping.

Santa and Mrs. Claus with the elves.

The Wheeler family of Wellington donated time and mone y to help with the event.

Brianna Pearce with daughters Cheyenne and Bailey and mother Sandy before heading into the Armory.

WPB FIRE RESCUE STATION ON OKEECHOBEE HOLDS AN OPEN HOUSE EVENT West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station 7 held an open house the af ternoon of Sunday, Dec. 19. Located at 8007 Okeechobee Blvd., the station displayed its various fire trucks, including its new 2010 Sutphen aerial truck.

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Firefighters from nearby stations help with the open house.

Royal Palm Beach Young at Hear t Club members Clarence and Alice Stern dance in the driveway.

Lincoln and Dylan Belanger, in a 1935 Ford fire truck, with driver Patrick Quirk.

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Suspects Sought In Wellington Liquor Store Burglaries

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report DEC. 18 — Two Wellington liquor stores were robbed early last Saturday morning of thousands of dollars in merchandise by unknown thieves. According to separate Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reports, the thieves smashed the stores’ glass front doors to gain access. According to one PBSO report, at approximately 6:15 a.m., two unidentified persons arrived in an unknown light-colored vehicle and used an unknown object to break the front glass door of a liquor store in the Wellington Town Square shopping plaza on Forest Hill Blvd. One suspect repositioned the outside security camera to face away from the front door, while the other attempted to break the glass door near the camera and unlock it from the outside.

When he was unsuccessful, the suspect then broke the second door and entered the business.

According to the report, once inside, the thieves took six cases of Grey Goose vodka and three cases of Padron tequila. The stolen items were valued at approximately $3,600. According to the report, the thieves did not attempt to take cash from the register. The suspects were captured on video surveillance systems inside and outside the business. In a second PBSO report, sometime between 5:30 and 6:15 a.m., two black males broke the front door glass and entered a liquor store in the Courtyard Shops plaza on Wellington Trace, taking approximately 30 bottles of liquor from the store. A witness reported the men entered what he believed to be a Toyota Corolla before fleeing the scene. DNA evidence and surveillance video were taken from the scene. PBSO investigators believe the two incidences are linked.

••• DEC. 16 — A resident of Tangerine Blvd. called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Thursday morning to report an act of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Wednesday and 10 a.m. the following morning, someone cut off two locks from the victim’s trailers. The victim said that his son arrived home at 3 p.m. last Wednesday but did not see any suspicious activity. The vandal(s) caused approximately $40 in damage, and there were no items stolen. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home on Shakerwood Lane last Friday evening regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim used his car to go to Publix around 7 p.m., but forgot to lock it. When he returned home, a second victim remembered that he forgot his Cobra 380 pistol in the glove compartment of the car. He went to retrieve the gun, but found it missing along with the bag it was in. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation responded to a home on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. last Friday evening regarding a theft.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Thursday and 6:30 p.m. the following evening, someone stole the light-emitting diode (LED) Christmas lights from her yard. The victim said that the lights were along the fence of her property. The stolen lights were valued at approximately $200. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 17 — A Lake Worth man was arrested on felony drug charges last Friday night following a traffic stop on State Road 7. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Wellington substation pulled over 34-year-old Jason Banguela for a window tint violation near the intersection of SR 7 and Lake Worth Road. The deputy discovered 21 grams of marijuana in the car. Banguela was taken to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was charged with felony drug possession.

DEC. 18 — The owner of a home on Cabot Lane called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Saturday to report a delayed residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 p.m. last Tuesday and 6:30 p.m. last Saturday, someone entered the victim’s property and ripped appliances out of the wall, exposed the copper wiring and did other damage to the house totaling approximately $1,000. The house is for rent, and the victim said that he believed that he locked the house last time he showed it and does not believe the previous tenant did the damage. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 18 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in the Mayfair community last Saturday morning regarding a burglary.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:15 and 9:30 a.m., someone entered the victim’s open garage and stole a maroon Magma men’s mountain bike valued at approximately $125. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 19 — A Royal Palm Beach resident called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday afternoon to report her car missing from the Mall at Wellington Green. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2 and 4 p.m., someone stole the victim’s black 2000 Toyota Avalon from the mall parking lot. The victim said she has the only set of keys and is not behind on payments.

There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 20 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to one of the Wellington Medical Arts Pavilion buildings on the campus of Wellington Regional Medical Center on Monday afternoon regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Friday and 1:30 p.m. Monday, someone entered the building’s electrical room on the first floor using a push-button code and stole the building’s security system. The suspect(s) cut the wires and stole the monitors in the room, as well as the cameras at the front and rear See BLOTTER, page 20

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking f or the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Steven Masry is a white male, 5’10” tall and w eighing 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of bir th is 12/ 30/70. Masry is wanted for burglary of a dwelling and grand theft from a dwelling.

His occupation is unkno wn. His last kno wn addresses were Cross Breeze Drive in Wellington and Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Masry is wanted as of 12/23/10.

• Marvin Smith is a black male, 6’2” tall and w eighing 300 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has a scar on his forehead. His date of birth is 02/27/61. Smith is wanted for obtaining property in return for a worthless check, draft or debit card.

His occupation is construction. His last known address was Collonade Drive in Wellington. Smith is wanted as of 12/23/ 10.

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.

Steven Masry

Marvin Smith

THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BOX IS PROVIDED BY CRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. CRIMESTOPPERS IS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT SHOWN HERE.

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New Royal Palm Beach Rules Crack Down On Shade Structures

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The growing number of shade structures in Royal Palm Beach is targeted in a zoning ordinance that received final approval at the Dec. 16 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Installations will now require a permit and be subject to regulations.

“I think we’re doing the right thing,” Councilman David Swift said. “It has taken a long time to get this issue up to the council to make a decision on it. I think we’re going to have quite a few people come in upset about having to remove their shade structures. I just want to make sure you understand that, because there’s quite a few of them out there.”

Swift said the structures can become problems during major storms, affecting safety. “We’re

probably going to see quite a few people come up here and say, ‘Hey, I had this thing up here for the last five or six years and you didn’t do anything about it.’ I’m just commenting that that’s going to be an issue later.”

Councilman Fred Pinto asked whether the village has a transitional strategy, and Building Code Administrator Rob Hill said a letter was sent out six months ago advising people who responded to a survey regarding shade structures that regulations would be put in place. “We did notify them that if they are going to have a membrane structure, it will have to be permitted,” Hill said. “We have been getting some feedback from people coming in and inquiring about the restrictions and the guidelines that we’re talking about.”

The structures, often used as car ports, will need to have an anchoring system for the framework, and the canopy must be removable during high winds. The structures must also be within the required setbacks. “That is problematic for a large amount of them,” Hill said.

“But this is the transitional process that we have been going through, so they knew it was coming. It hasn’t been a high-frequency topic yet, but it’s starting to pick up.”

Village Manager Ray Liggins said the Florida Building Code regulates membrane structures.

“We cannot modify that code,” Liggins said. “Residents do not have easy access to the building code. They do have easy access to our zoning code, and our zoning code, we feel, is pretty transparent and easily searched. That’s when we decided to get it on the

books as it relates to these structures, making them legal. That’s what this code does.”

In other business: • Liggins reported that he had followed up on the council’s offer to enhance the Student Crime Stoppers reward for reporting student crimes. The council heard a report at its previous meeting from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Eric Coleman, who said posters are going to be put up regarding Student Crime Stoppers in response to a recent incident of two Royal Palm Beach High School students being arrested for carrying weapons.

The reward is $500 for anonymous reports from students that result in an arrest for violations such as carrying weapons on campus. The council suggested embellishing the reward with an addi-

tional $500. “I have talked with the Student Crime Stoppers organization, and their reward is set throughout all the schools, and they didn’t want to change it for just one school. But they said the success of their program is getting the word out, and what they requested was getting it on our marquees. That would have the greatest impact. With the council’s permission, we can scroll it on our marquees.”

Liggins said the village has also received Student Crime Stoppers banners to be posted in village parks and in the recreation center.

Councilman David Swift said he had attended a meeting recently at Royal Palm Beach High School for parents of students regarding school safety.

“The principal did a good job making a presentation showing

the protocol they have to make the school safe,” he said. “I expected quite a few parents to turn out.

When I first got there, I counted 16, then I realized that five of them were staff. This is one of the problems we have — getting parents engaged.”

• Vice Mayor Martha Webster said she will address the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation regarding the continuation of the State Road 7 extension to Northlake Blvd. at its meeting on Jan. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. “It is very critical that we all join together, the western communities working together, extending to them the importance of this road and what it means to us.”

• The council also canceled its Jan. 6 meeting. The next meeting will be Jan. 20.

Memorial Mass For Marion Mattioli Set For Jan. 1 At RPB Church

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A memorial Mass will be held for Marion Mattioli, the late wife of Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1 at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, 100 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Mrs. Mattioli, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, in her hometown of Duryea, Pa., following a long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Mattioli was transported via a medically equipped private bus to Duryea, the mayor said, after doctors advised him that her time was near. She arrived Sunday, and he joined her Tuesday, just hours before she passed away.

She was interred there alongside her father, mother and other family members.

Married 38 years, the Mattiolis bought a home in Laflin, Pa., when they were married. They lived there until Mr. Mattioli retired from Corning Glass in 1981, and they then moved to Greenway Village in Royal Palm Beach. He recalled that Marion quickly became active in the community and was director of the social club for several years. She was president of the Palms West Hospital Auxiliary for years, he said.

“She was also active at our church,” Mr. Mattioli said, noting that she served as Mass secretary for several years, as well as in other church organizations.

Mr. Mattioli said his wife was a devoted companion who supported him through whatever he did, including his years as a councilman and as a member of their con-

dominium association. “She never asked anything for herself and never complained,” he said. “We had good times, except for the last year or so.”

Mrs. Mattioli also enjoyed the sun, until the cancer medications required that she remain inside.

“She liked being with people,” he said. “She liked pasta better than I do, although she’s not Italian.”

Several people have been invited to share their thoughts about Marion Mattioli during the memorial Mass. The service is being organized by her friend Chris Martin, who is a member of the Divine Mercy Group, of which Marion was also a member.

In lieu of flowers for the service, Mr. Mattioli requested that donations be made to the church. “She was never a proponent of flow-

ers,” he said. “She liked flowers, but she said, ‘The money you pay for them and then throw them in the trash, you know?’”

Councilman David Swift, who was a good friend of the Mattiolis, said Mrs. Mattioli always gave of herself because she truly cared about other people. “Even through her courageous six-year struggle with cancer, she was always positive and did not dwell on her problems,” Swift said. “Her concern was about the well-being of others and their families.”

Swift said recovering from the death of a good friend is not about forgetting, but about feeling entitled to remember. “We are grateful to have been her friend, and we will remember,” he said. “She will be truly missed in our community.”

Marion Mattioli was born July 14, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Herman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Veronica Stofey and Susan Menchi, and granddaughter Lauren Kostelansky.

Aside from her husband, she is also survived by her three daughters: Sandy Loftus and husband Brian of Duryea, Pa.; Mary Kay Gardner and husband David of Pittston, Pa.; and Lori Kostelansky and husband Ron, also of Pittston; eight grandchildren: Jason, Jordan and Tyler Loftus; Chase and Ciara Gardner; and Justin, Austin and Kyle Kostelansky; and three sisters: Lucille Herman of Duryea, Betty Melvin of Pittston, and Helen McDonald of Southern Pines, N.C.

Marion Mattioli

Area High School Thespians Sweep Awards At District Competitions On Saturday, Dec. 11, student thespians from the western communities attended the annual District 10 and District 15 assessment competitions.

From Palm Beach Central High School, Cole Fremed and Justin Dos Santos won the Critiques Choice Award (Duet Acting). Superior Medal recipients included Christian Jaramillo, Alex Camilleri, Krista Ashford (Pantomime); Justin Dos Santos (Duet Scene, Monologue, Pantomime); Alyssa Berger (Solo Musical); Chris Chase (Pantomime); Cole Fremed (Duet Scene, Monologue, Pantomime); Carrington Price Jr., John Coury, Jarred Aiken (Pantomime); Ernesto Gonzalez (Solo

Jayla Bostic, who earned a Superior in Publicity Design.

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RPB Zoning Approval

continued from page 1 will allow greater flexibility in approving development applications.

Village Attorney Brad Biggs said the ordinance brings village code into compliance with a comprehensive plan amendment adopted by the council that became final Dec. 11. “Now you do have an RM9 designation in your

musical/Pantomime); Jayla Bostic (Publicity Design); Stephanie Smith (Solo Musical); and Karlee Schell (Publicity).

Seminole Ridge High School student Domenic Servidio received Superior Medals for both Duet Scene and Monologue. He also was awarded the International Thespian Society (ITS) scholarship.

Dreyfoos School of the Arts students Taylor Rivera and Samantha Pollack both received Superior Medals. Rivera received his medals in Solo Musical, Duet Musical and Large Group Musical, while Pollack received hers in Scenic Design and Large Group Musical, as well as being named District 15 representative.

ITS scholarship recipient Domenic Servidio of Seminole Ridge. comprehensive plan, but we haven’t implemented it through the zoning code,” Biggs explained, adding that any development approval under the new zoning would require two public hearings.

Village Manager Ray Liggins said the development agreement before the council did not provide a specific square footage, but could be modified if the council sees fit. “We would probably want to modify that in the future so we have some direction dealing with developers,” Liggins said. “We

Cole Fremed and Justin Dos Santos won the Critiques Choice Award.

Stephanie Smith, Alex Camilleri, Nashka Desrosiers, Alyssa Berger, Jayla Bostic and Cassidy Marshall.

Dreyfoos students Taylor Rivera and Samantha Pollack.

Dreyfoos students received Superior Medals for Large Group Musical.

don’t have that right now in the draft in front of you.”

Councilman David Swift said he would vote for the ordinances, although he did not see a driving need for affordable housing in the village. “I support what’s being done,” Swift said. “In my view, what the current regulation reads is that it allows affordable housing. We have plenty of affordable housing in the Village of Royal Palm Beach, so if you want to go to the smaller size, you have to demonstrate to the council really good reasons to do that.”

Councilman Richard Valuntas said he supported the amended language. “I can see the purpose, and I’m not opposed to the amendment of the language to give us greater flexibility,” Valuntas said, adding that he would rather have seen RM8 than RM 9. “But that was over long ago. We’re in a situation now where the attorney said we have a future land use, now, and we pretty much have to create the zoning for it.”

Attorney Ron Kolins, representing Enclave builder Futura Development Group, said his cli-

NCJW Makes Blankets For Children In Crisis More than 30 members and friends of the Palm Beach Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) gathered Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club clubhouse to make fleece security blankets. The blankets will be donated to abused, neglected and abandoned children through the Guardian ad Litem Program of Palm Beach County, and to children of women who have sought safety at Harmony House, the local battered women’s shelter operated by the YWCA. “The women who volunteered were happy to be able to do a hands-on project to help children in crisis,” said project chair Judy Traub, a Wycliffe resident and co-

president of the NCJW Palm Beach section.

The Palm Beach Section of the National Council of Jewish Women has had a long relationship with the Guardian ad Litem Program and with the YWCA Harmony House, and is pleased to be able to continue reaching out to women and children who are experiencing difficult times.

The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

Wycliffe NCJW members Rhoda Kupersmith, Barbara Katzman, Maggie Feldman, Harriet Ross and Elise Nagler make blankets.

ent had reached agreement on most of the issues raised by representatives of Victoria Groves.

“I will tell you that negotiating with them was not the most fun I have ever had in my life,” Kolins said. “They were very strong about doing whatever had to be done to protect their interests.

They were successful because the understanding that we now have with that community and the homeowners’ association contains a laundry list of considerations, with my client agreeing to offset any perceived impacts of our community on the community of Victoria Groves.”

Kolins noted that the RM9 zoning district would encompass only the Enclave development.

Attorney Michael Weiner, representing Victoria Groves, said he and Kolins had worked a month and a half to reach an agreement.

“Land planning is not the easiest thing to do,” he said. “We do it in a public forum.”

Weiner said his client had been looking for specific provisions that would satisfy their demands, but village staff was able to convey that issues pertaining to zoning must be applicable to all uses, although the RM9 would apply only to the Enclave currently.

“We found a route where we could get what is appropriate for Victoria Groves,” Weiner said.

“They have had lots of problems

with other multifamily projects that have been on their borders.

For them, this is quite personal. I know that their personal problems are not necessarily the village’s problems, but, obviously they are a constituency and they have had a great number of problems.”

Weiner added that he felt that his client’s agreement is based largely on trust currently and that what has been promised his client will appear during site plan approval.

“When the site plan is approved, we hope you will support the arrangements and agreements we have made with the developer,” Weiner said. “At the same time, it will allow them to have their smaller units, which is important to the marketing of their project.”

Victoria Groves resident Richard Newman said they are very close to an agreement. “We’re just trying to protect ourselves from a situation we moved into,” Newman said. “As any HOA can tell you, if you’re spending over $5,000 of your hard-earned money on vandalism, you want to protect yourself from someone who wants to move next door to you and do the very same thing, or you’re afraid they’re going to do the same thing.”

The Enclave project will be built on land currently owned by a number of small property owners.

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DICKENS CAROLIERS BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THE LITTLE PLACE

Dressed as “Dickens Caroliers,” donning Victorian costumes, the local a capella ensemble Third R ow Center visited the Little Place in Wellington the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 21. The group brought some holiday spirit to the Little Place, per forming Christmas carols for the students. Pictured here, the Dickens Caroliers sing a Christmas carol (above) and pose with the students (below).

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NEWS BRIEFS New Municipal Complex Grand Opening Dec. 31 Mark your calendar for Dec. 31.

That is when Wellington’s new municipal complex will offer tours of the eco-friendly facility located at 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

Tours will operate on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. The building will officially open for business on Monday, Jan. 3, with office hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

“City hall is the capstone of our Town Center,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. “Together with the amphitheater, the newly renovated pool and Scott’s Place, it provides the gathering place that our community has been without for so long.”

The 54,000-square-foot building brings several operations into one location, including utility payments, permitting, Parks & Recreation registration, the office of the village manager, administration, and board and Wellington Village Council meetings. The building will also house offices for council members.

Wellington began its municipal complex project in 2009 with a budget of $15 million, but competition within the building industry drove the building cost down to $10.5 million. And the savings don’t end there. The new facility is in the process of becoming LEED-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system which verifies that a building was

designed and constructed — and will be maintained — using costsaving and environmentally friendly strategies, including energy savings, water efficiency and a reduction in greenhouse gases.

Additionally, Wellington will save approximately $670,000 in rent, utilities, travel, maintenance and insurance costs.

“Wellington will be able to retire several old portable buildings we have been renting,” Capital Improvements Director Rick Greene said. “Having a centralized facility will reduce travel costs for residents and staff alike, and improve the efficiency of our operations.”

For more information, call Greene at (561) 791-4079.

Next Wellington Garden Club Meeting Jan. 3 The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Jan. 3 at the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The luncheon and business meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the program following at 1 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Suzanne Dingwell, who will speak on the topic “Florida’s Natives: They’re a Natural.” A lifelong gardener, Dingwell became a master gardener in 2000. Being a master gardener means service, and she served in both the garden and in the phone room answering questions on the hotline at the Mounts Botanical Garden. As a result of her growing understanding of Florida’s native plants, she joined

the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) and became president of the chapter three years ago.

Dingwell also serves on the Master Gardener Advisory Board, the Agricultural and Science Advisory Board, the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative for Environmental Resource Management and is the social media team leader for the FNPS. In her presentation, Dingwell will explain the value of native plants and how to choose appropriate ones for use in landscapes.

She will show garden club members a brief presentation with plants both in their natural settings and as single specimens. She will include a “book talk” and have many handouts so participants will leave well-armed to continue their education on their own.

For more information about the Florida Native Plant Society, visit www.fnps.org. For more about Dingwell, visit cleangreennatives. blogspot.com.

A light lunch will be served at the Jan. 3 meeting. The public is invited, though seating is limited.

RSVP to (561) 793-6013 or (561) 798-9217.

Ringling Bros.

Circus In Town Dec. 28 - Jan. 2 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to downtown West Palm Beach to become the first live family entertainment act of the new year to perform at the Palm Beach County Convention Center for 12 fantasy-filled

performances from Dec. 28 through Jan. 2.

“Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents A Magical Holiday Circus Spectacular” is a fantasy-filled world where thrills, wonderment and holiday magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination.

The circus is packed full of eyepopping illusions and mind-blowing transformations by young “thrillusionist” David DaVinci, mesmerizing animals acts that include majestic Asian elephants, a pack of beautiful golden lionesses and one rare white lion. There will also be a never-before-seen extreme hair hang and the KungFu Kings, who combine mixed martial arts with mind-boggling strength, diving through hoops of razor-sharp sabers, blindfolded. In addition, the Clowning Caveagna Family creates instrumental mayhem with interactive silliness and antics.

The action at “A Magical Holiday Circus Spectacular” begins one hour before show time at the all-access pre-show. It is free to all ticket holders.

All seats are reserved and tickets prices range from $18 to $50.

(Prices do not include Tickmaster service charges, handling and facility fees.) Tickets are available at the Palm Beach County Convention Center box office; online at www.ringling.com and www. ticketmaster.com, or any Ticketmaster outlet by calling (800) 7453000.

For group sales call (866) 2488740. For more information, call the Palm Beach County Convention Center at (561) 366-3300.

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Wellington Golf Classic Raises Over $20,000 For Diabetes Research The DRI Wellington Golf Classic was held Monday, Dec. 13 at the Wanderers Club at Wellington, presented by Ashley and Joe Maguire.

Despite the chill in the air, the day was enjoyed, especially by those who won the opportunity to play alongside celebrities including LPGA golf pros Michelle McGann and Anna Grzebien; professional polo players Brandon Phillips, Mike Azzaro and Kris Kampsen; and former MLB first basemen Andrés Galarraga and Brad Wilkerson. The 18-hole tournament and awards reception raised more than $20,000. The money will support “An International Affair,” a gala taking place March 5 with proceeds to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Besides playing on a top-notch course, participants were also entered into a drawing to play alongside one of the seven surprise celebrities in attendance. Everyone

present also had access to a clinic led by Michelle McGann, a Palm Beach County native who has nine professional wins on the LPGA tour and in international competition. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, she was introduced to the DRI early on and now serves as its patient ambassador.

After playing the course, golfers warmed up in Dukes Bar with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while perusing a fantastic silent auction.

A money board offering exciting prizes stirred up the crowd before Presenting Sponsor Joe Maguire, Gala Chairman Bob Cavanagh and Tournament Chairman Scott Armand thanked nearly 100 people present for their attendance and support.

“We have such a great group here willing to do what it takes to help the DRI find a cure,” Armand said. “I’d like to extend sincere appreciation to our committee, generous sponsors, celebrity participants and everyone else who contributed. I hope to see each of you again in March

at An International Affair!”

Chaired by Karen and Bob Cavanagh and presented by Marie and Michael Bianchini, An International Affair will be held at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Lake Worth on Saturday, March 5.

Guests will be jet-setting around the world without ever leaving Florida as they enjoy décor, delicacies, and entertainment from countries far and near. The event will feature a tapas dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and lots of surprises. Tickets cost $225 per person, and sponsorships are available. Register online at www. diabetesresearch.org/ia2011 or by calling (800) 321-3437.

Winners of the DRI Wellington Golf Classic were Scott Armand, Michael Armand, Terri Wescott and Glenn Wescott. Ed Labario and Ginny Orthwein, who won the Closest to the Pin contest, took home gift certificates to the Wanderers Club Pro Shop, as did Rusty Lamm and Hanneke Vandenboomen, who won the Longest

Drive contest. On the course, players enjoyed fresh fruit from the Produce Connection and libations from Pabst Blue Ribbon. Tee Sign Sponsors included: Baker Concrete Construction, Chief Deputy Mike Gauger and Vincent Pezzino of Cornerstone Contracting Group.

The mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now.

The Diabetes Research Institute is a recognized world leader in cure-focused research. Since its inception in the early 1970s, the DRI has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, pioneering many of the techniques used in islet transplantation.

The DRI is now building upon these achievements by bridging cell-based therapies with emerging technologies to restore insulin production. For more information, call (800) 321-3437 or visit www.diabetesresearch.org.

Event Committee members Joe and Ashley Maguire, Bob and Karen Cavanagh, Michelle McGann, Scott Armand, and Terri and Carmine Priore III.

Wanderers Club golf pro Justin Thompson with first-place golf winners Glenn and Terri Wescott, and Scott Armand; not shown: Mike Armand.

Celebrities Mike Azzaro, Andres Galarraga, Brad Wilkerson, Ann Grzebien, Michelle McGann, Brandon Phillips and Kris Kamsen.

PBSO Deputy Rusty Lamb, Michelle McGann and Chief Deputy Mike Gauger.

Scott Armand and Bob Cavanagh.

Carmine Priore III and his wife Terri, Marie Priore and Wellington Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore.

Second-place golf winners Wayne Posner, Marcy Haupt, Janet Eddelstein, Ann Grzebien and Vincent Pezzino.

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AT SOUTH FLORIDA RADIATION ONCOLOGY IN WELLINGTON South Florida Radiation Oncology hosted a pre-holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 16 at its office in the Palomino Park Professional Center on State Road 7. The company introduced its newest associate, Dr. Anthony E. Addesa. For more info, visit www. sfrollc.com or call (561) 795-9845.

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Dr. Edward Becker, Jerry Balin, Seema and Dr. Kishore Dass, Dr. Vincent Apicella and Kathy Ward.

Dr. Jeff Wisnicki, Dr. Kishore Dass, Dr. Maureen Whelihan and Ravi Patel.

David Saez and Angelo Vasilou enjoy the evening.

Staci Martin, Palms West Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaene Miranda, Dr. Daniel Ghiragossian, Ron Miranda and Todd Schoenwetter.

Pam Lowe, Kathy Perr y, K ayla Drawdy, Chris Perry and Jeanne Jenkins.

Chelsea Mokary and Hayley Kolich welcome guests.

WELLINGTON COUPLE CONTINUES THEIR LIVING ROOM CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Wellington residents Charlie and Della Dardis have transformed their living room into a 96-square-foot Christmas village with more than 50 buildings, a trolley and a train. The project took more than three weeks to assemble and 10 years to collect. Della spotted their first three buildings in a New York City Hallmark store and thought Charlie w ould enjoy the idea. The village grows every year, and includes mountain resorts, a shopping district, a community service area and more. Friends gather annually to enjoy the village PHOTOS BY CANDACE MARCHSTEINER/TOWN-CRIER and celebrate the traditional Italian Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6.

The school and football stadium.

Ice skaters in the park.

Della and Charlie Dardis with their Christmas village.

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Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic Returns To Lake Wellington The 20th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic was held at the Wellington Community Center dock on Saturday, Dec. 18.

A total of 41 young anglers came out for the event. The biggest fish weighed 12 lbs., 11 oz., caught by 14-year-old Nicole Linn of Wellington. Twelve-yearold Jose Nerys of West Palm Beach caught the first fish of the day.

Minnow Division (age 6 and under) — First place: Steven Lopez of Lake Worth, age 6, two fish weighing 8 oz.

Shiner Division (ages 7-9) — First

place: Brian Stokes of Wellington, age 9, one fish weighing 11 oz.

Bluegill Division (ages 10-12) — First place: Grace Johnson of Wellington, age 11, one fish weighing 8 oz.; and second place: Jose Nerys of West Palm Beach, age 12, one fish weighing 3 oz.

Lunker Division (ages 13-15) — First place: Nicole Linn of Wellington, age 14, two fish weighing 16 lbs., 8 oz.; second place: Will Labovick of Tequesta, age 13, one fish weighing 11 lbs., 11 oz.; and third place: Mathew Midgett of Port St. Lucie, age 14, five fish weighing 5 lbs., 14 oz.

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Nicholas Young with his catch.

New tournament organizer Christina Kenny gives retiring organizer Tom Sawyer a plaque and trophy for his years of service.

Hunter Lopez with his catch.

(Above and below) Young anglers fish of f docks high and low.

Lunker Division (1 3-15) winners Nicole Linn, William Labovick and Matthew Midge tt.

Tournament participants and suppor ters gather at the dock for a photo.

Grace Johnson with her dad Brad.

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HAWK STUDENT ARTIST AWARDED FOR PHOTOS

Seminole Ridge High School junior Farah Barstrom has earned two honorable mentions for her photographic submissions to this year’s regional Scholastic Ar t & Writing Awards. The competition, sponsored by the Scholastic Book Company, pyramids up from regional to international levels and includes scholarship and travel awards. The Eg2 CityPlace gallery, located at 477 S. Rosemary Ave., will host the regional awards Frida y, Jan. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public. Visit www.ar tandwriting.org for more information. Shown above is one of Barstrom’s award winners, Beauty at Rest.

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RPBHS Girls Ensemble Performs In Palm Beach The Royal Palm Beach High School advanced girls ensemble performed at a Palm Beach Round Table reception held Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Beach Club in Palm Beach.

The event was presided over

by Chairman Hermé deWyman Miro and President Dick Robinson. Link and Jacquie Klein were the reception underwriters.

Royal Palm Beach resident and Executive Director Barbara Anderson was the speaker sponsor.

The guest speaker was Judge Kenneth Stern, who discussed “Judicial Conservatism vs. Judicial Activism.” He emphasized the importance of being informed re-

garding the laws and what is happening in the judicial system.

Stern stated that someone who is a judicial conservative is not necessarily a political conservative.

He said it is every person’s right to be secure from the invasion of their privacy and shared examples of inappropriate laws. Stern noted that judges, in making rulings, need to return to the original constitutional intent and writings, being careful not to impose their own interpretation.

The RPBHS advanced girls ensemble performed a musical interlude led by Choral Director David Sommer. DeWyman Miro, the scholarship chair, presented a scholarship to Sommer.

Choral Director David Sommer leads the Royal Palm Beach High School advanced girls ensemble on Dec. 7.

TEACHERS ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES RPBES PRINCIPAL WATSON

BINKS FOREST STUDENT COUNCIL ANNUAL TOY DRIVE A SUCCESS

Royal Palm Beach Elementary School Principal Suzanne Watson was one of only six principals in Palm Beach County honored at the recent Classroom Teacher s Association Representative Assembly. She was recognized by the CTA members and faculty of the school for her hard work and dedication during the 2009-10 school year. The CTA feels that she is an outstanding principal, and the faculty and students are proud and appreciative of all she has done. Shown above is Watson (right) with CTA reps Donna Murphy (lead rep), Valerie Moreland and Debra Wilhelm.

Binks Forest Elementar y School has an active and giving student council. In November, its members collected two truckloads of food items for the annual Thanksgiving Food for Families drive.

The food benefits many local families. In December, the council collected hundreds of toys to donate to Binks Forest’s sister school Gove Elementary School, something the student council does annually. Pictured above are the Binks Forest Student Council representatives in grades three through five.

NEW HORIZONS HONORS STRAIGHT-A STUDENTS

New Horizons Elementary School High Honor Roll straight- A students were honored recently for their achievement. Students in second through fifth grades achieving straight As on their report cards enjoyed a special breakfast with Principal Elizabeth Cardozo and Assistant Principal Mickey Simmel, provided by the PTA. They were further rewarded for their hard work by receiving gold medals. Pictured here are High Honor Roll students with Simmel.

Wildcats Excel At Art & Writing Competition Thousands of students from Palm Beach and Martin counties participated in the recent Scholastic Art & Writing Competition.

More than 2,200 works of art were entered and juried.

In a four-round process, student artwork was judged on craftsmanship, originality and artistic voice.

Royal Palm Beach High School won more gold keys in

the Ceramic category than any other school. Ceramic artists from Royal Palm Beach High School who won in the Gold Key category are as follows: Jockeyed Mezidor (Kituma, Af-

rican Hut and Peacock ) , Stephanie Petrone (Algae) and Sasha Tobon (Marie Antoinette).

In the Silver Key category, Wildcat Stephanie Petrone won for Catch-of-the-Day.

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Poinciana Kicks Off The Holidays With Music

Mikayla Joseph with some toys donated t o Frontier’s toy drive.

Frontier Elementary School Brings Joy To Foster Care Children Frontier Elementary School recently wrapped up its annual toy drive sponsored by the student council.

This year, 75 toys were collected. The week-long toy drive started Dec. 6 and ended Dec. 10. Kristina Quiles’ fourth-grade class donated the most toys, with 11 donations in total. The donated toys will be taken to the Foster Care Home Association, a local organization that enables children

in foster care families to enjoy a new wrapped gift for the holidays.

“I want to thank all who contributed this year and in years past,” student council sponsor Marisa Hopkins said.

Frontier has a history of donating toys during the holiday season. “We used to donate to Toys for Tots, but we wanted to keep it more local this year and help those closer to home,” Hopkins said.

— Mikayla Joseph

Poinciana Day School middle school students recently kicked off the holidays by participating in a festive sing-along during their performing arts class.

Special musical guest Douglas Carter of B.B. King’s band played the keyboard during the singalong, while Wayne Perry, also of B.B. King’s band, accompanied them on trombone.

Perry is one of the performing arts teachers at Poinciana Day School along with Jorie Osuna, a local jazz vocalist.

Students sang traditional holiday songs as well as jazz versions.

One of the eighth-grade students, Blaise Vance of Palm Beach, played several solo arrangements on the keyboard to the delight of the group.

Students at Poinciana Day School participate in a well-rounded specialty education program consisting of visual arts, performing arts, Spanish, technology and physical education.

“It is important to provide students with a well-rounded education, including academics, arts,

foreign language, technology, character development, and health and physical education,” Head of School Ann Simone said. “We help students discover and develop their individual gifts and help them grow into creative problem solvers. These skills help our students to be better prepared to face the challenges that their futures will hold.”

Located at 1340 Kenwood Road in West Palm Beach, Poinciana Day School is an independent private school for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Students are individually challenged with an integrated curriculum rooted in the Sunshine State Standards. The emphasis is placed on creatively meeting these standards and weaving the arts and technology throughout the academics. Students may enroll throughout the year, as long as space is available.

For additional information about Poinciana Day School, call the main office at (561) 655-7323 or visit the school’s web site at www.poincianadayschool.org.

Poinciana eighth-grader Blaise Vance performs a keyboard solo during the holiday sing-along.

Golden Grove News Crew Visits WPTV Studio The Golden Grove Elementary School news crew recently toured WPTV NewsChannel 5’s West Palm Beach studio.

Thanks to media specialist and Golden Grove News Director Marge Keller and her persistence, special arrangements were made

with NewsChannel 5 to have the school’s aspiring media Gators tour the local NBC facility and interact with news anchors and studio personnel.

The students were captivated by the size of the control room and were privileged to have an up-

close view of the set. News anchor John Favoli and weatherman Greg Glazer spent time talking with the children about the roles and responsibilities each plays in producing a reliable and informative newscast.

“This interaction was most def-

initely a highlight for the students,” Principal Kathryn Koerner said. “I know that our GNN crew certainly appreciates all that Mrs. Keller did to make this field trip happen and shares in our gratitude to WPTV for making this opportunity possible.”

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Nurse Lynn Yoos, pilot Shaul Fuchsman, Nathan Rushing, Levi Rushing, Kelsie Barnett, Brayden Reece, Samuel Wilson and nurse Jeff Meeler by the Trauma Hawk.

The preschool at Temple Be th Zion in Royal Palm Beach celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The young students sang songs, learned the story of Hanukkah, and enjoyed traditional holiday foods such as potato pancakes (latkes), apple sauce and donuts. Temple Beth Zion is located at 129 Sparrow Driv e. For more information about the preschool, call (561) 798-3737.

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Brian Brame lets Brayden Reece, Nathan Rushing, Levi Rushing, Samuel Wilson and Kelsie Barnett hold a prosthesis.

Junior First Lego League Learning Biomed The MARS (Military, Art, Robots, Star Wars) Junior First Lego League — a group of seven- and eight-year-old home-schoolers from the western communities — continue their research into biomedical engineering.

Last month, the league had a

chance to visit the Trauma Hawk.

They met with the pilot and registered nurses who staff the Trauma Hawk, learning about the medical equipment used. This month, league members visited Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics in West Palm Beach, where practice man-

ager/certified prosthetist Brian Brame showed them how prosthetics are made, and how the prosthetics work with the electrical impulses from our bodies.

Lego League members will now pick one of the many pieces of medical equipment they have

been learning about, research the equipment further, and develop a report, presentation and Lego model representing their research.

The group has been working very hard on their presentation skills in preparation for their final showcase.

Phil Shaffer Completes U.S. Navy Basic Training Navy Seaman Philip Shaffer, son of Elizabeth and Philip Shaffer of Royal Palm Beach, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Shaffer completed a variety of training, which included

classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills

and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.

Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and

commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Shaffer is a 2000 graduate of Wellington High School. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

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Cub Scouts From Pack 120 Take A Trip To Kennedy Space Center Several scout families from Royal Palm Beach Cub Scout Pack 120 enjoyed a trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral the weekend of Dec. 11.

The scouts and their families began their visit by participating in a question-and-answer session with astronaut John David Bartoe.

In the Rocket Garden, the scouts launched small rockets they built, and then retreated to their sleeping bags for a night’s sleep under the Saturn V, the largest rocket in the world. In the morning they participated in a scavenger hunt, and then spent the day touring the visitor complex, which they had all to themselves. Pack 120 is al-

ready making plans for the Blue and Gold banquet in February, which celebrates the founding of the Boy Scouts of America.

Pack 120 held its December pack meeting and holiday party on Dec. 13 at the Harvin Center. After the presentation of the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance, the pack leaders awarded trophies and medals to the scouts who sold the most popcorn during the autumn fundraiser, and everyone enjoyed making “gingerbread house” picture frames. The scouts and their family members also enjoyed the holiday treats each family brought in. The pack is looking forward to its annual Pinewood Derby competition in January.

Scouts prepare to board the bus to their sleeping quar ters under the Saturn V r ocket.

GARDEN CLUB HELPS AFTERCARE STUDENTS

The Wellington Garden Club conducts programs several times a month for the students in the aftercare program at W ynnebrook Elementary School in West Palm Beach. The activity on Tuesday, Dec. 14 involved creating a holiday gift for birds by covering pine cones with peanut butter and bird seed. Af ter they finished, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District X Director Sandra Arlund helped the students place their pine cones in plastic bags to take home and put out in their yards. (Above) Uma Bhatti looks on as Tahisha Boucicavt, Tenese Sproull, Lianne Brooks and Trudy Walker put peanut butter and bird seed on their pine cones to take home. (Below) Arlund assists Boucicavt.

Aidan Dunn, Jonathan Farrell, Colton Ingram and Ryan Gonzalez won a trophy for selling the most popcorn.

MACLEOD WINS FIRST PLACE IN ART SHOW

Children perform as part of St. Michael Lutheran Church’s Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 19.

St. Michael Lutheran Church Hosts Children’s Christmas Program The children of St. Michael Lutheran Church performed a special Christmas program for their parents and the congregation at the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 19.

“The children worked may hours to make this a special program,” coordinator Donna Murphy said. “There were a few missed lines and some crooked halos, but that’s what it is all about when you are working with children.”

Pastor Marjorie Weiss noted

that the Christmas program was a good time for children to learn the meaning of the holiday.

“This is an important part of the season when the children have an opportunity to hear and participate in the true story of Christmas,” she said.

St. Michael Lutheran Church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive, at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Birkdale Drive. For more information about the church, call Pastor Weiss at (561) 793-4999 or visit www.stmichaelelc.com.

Joanne Baker MacLeod’s painting Garden Path won first place in the Lake Worth Art League’s joint show with the Wellington Ar t Society. The show’s theme is “The Best of Times,” and it will continue through Jan. 17 at the Lake Worth Ar t League’s gallery at 416 Lake Avenue. Galler y hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Visitor s can vote on their f avorite painting or sculpture. For more info., call (561) 586-8666 or visit www.lwart league.org. Shown above is MacLeod with her painting.

Send Palms West People items to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414.

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MID-COUNTY DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS WITH PARTY AT TREE’S WINGS The Mid-County Democratic Club held its monthly meeting at Tree’s Wings & Ribs on Monday, Dec. 13. The meeting included an end-of-the-year holiday party, a Toys for Tots Drive and raffles. The Mid-County Democrats represent the western communities and the outlying areas of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. For more information about the group, call Allen Mergaman at (561) 4714978 or visit www.midcountydems.com.

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Barbara Hastings and Paule tte Harris.

Bunny Steinman with State Rep. Joe Abruzzo (D-District 85).

Dave Schumacher and Allen Mergaman.

COUNTY PARTY LEADERS SPEAK AT PALMS WEST REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETING The Palms West Republican Club held a meeting Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the Players Club in Wellington. Speakers included Palm Beach County Republican Party Chair Sid Dinerstein, Treasurer Ira Sabin and Secretary Michael Barnett. The three speakers gave an update following the November election and what might transpire in the months ahead, all the way up to the 2012 election cycle.

For more information about the Palms W est Republican Club, visit www.wellingtongop.com.

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Palm Beach County Republican Party Chairman Sid Dinerstein addresses Palms West Republican Club members.

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continued from page 1 for wall signs at the shopping center.

“Staff has recommended denial of this application,” O’Brien said. “However, there are outparcels out there that do have wall signs that deviate from the sign criteria for the inline stores.”

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial at

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continued from page 1 important to provide a response as soon as possible,” Liggins said.

“Our attorney, Councilman Valuntas as a resident, and I have requested that the district clarify their application of the agreement, which has resulted in a $99 assessment to each of the residents in the Estates and Cypress Head subdivisions for the purpose of carrying out the maintenance responsibilities to carry out the water management plan for each of these neighborhoods.”

ITID is assessing neighborhoods in the village without affording the homeowners the right to vote on the issue, Liggins said, explaining that the district is charging neighborhoods in the village about $50,000 for services that are now performed by the village. “I have talked with and

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continued from page 3 noted that people are inherently drawn to the artifact, and many stopped to take pictures or simply touch it.

“You can’t often touch pieces of history if you weren’t there,” he said. “Somehow or another, everyone’s life was affected by that day. If you’ve ever gotten on a plane, taken a train, if you watch [television] or if you lost someone you loved that day, you’ve been affected.”

Having the steel on display gives people a chance to touch a part of history and to see and feel the impact that 9/11 had on the country as a whole, Willhite said.

“It’s an actual piece of the build-

Michael Barnett, secretary of the Palm Beach County Republican Party.

its meeting Nov. 23 by a vote of 5-0.

Vice Mayor Martha Webster asked what colors the bank would have to use in order to be in compliance, and O’Brien said red channel Helvetica letters.

Swift said he favored overturning the P&Z denial. “I’m pretty soft on this one because of the developer of that shopping center,” he said. “It was a junk yard before, and they have put a considerable amount of money into bringing that whole shopping center up to speed.”

Swift said it comes down to criteria versus policy. “Ours is the policy end,” he said. “They’ve done so much for that shopping center, this is really a small thing.”

Swift acknowledged that the council often overturns action by the Planning & Zoning Commission. “We’ve been doing this a lot, but at the same time, that is their job, to look at the technical aspects,” he said. “I have nothing against what they’re doing, but at the same time I just think we need to be flexible on this one.”

Pinto agreed with Swift. “That’s

the way the process is set up,” he said. “I agree with the rationale that here is a shopping center that has been troubled for quite a number of years. It has come a long way, and hopefully the economy will kick in a little bit more and they get stores filled up.”

Valuntas said he would also favor allowing the signage. “This is not something that bothers me too much,” he said. “I don’t see anything wrong with the colors.”

Valuntas made a motion to approve the colors, which carried 40.

met with their administrator and attorneys requesting they cease the assessments or provide documentation authorizing such assessments,” he said. “We are not trying to end the agreement as stated in the letter.”

Damone said that the district’s letter was addressed to Mayor Matty Mattioli, not to Liggins, who had signed a response to the district’s concerns addressed to District Administrator Tanya Quickel.

“He referred to a letter that was addressed to Mayor Mattioli and the council; it was not addressed to him,” Damone said. “He did speak to one issue, but there were multiple issues in that letter, and I chose to have that letter written to the mayor and council because of relationships that I’ve had with the Village of Royal Palm Beach through the years. Really, we have come to a total communication block.”

In response to Liggins’ letter to the district, Damone read another letter signed by her board, again addressed to the mayor and the

council. “In our letter, the board of supervisors collectively and unanimously expressed our concern about the unproductive nature of communication between our two communities,” she said.

“Our letter attempted proactively to identify problems and suggest ways we could begin to solve them. We suggested that we sought an opportunity to focus on improving our communications and a good-faith effort to serve the best interests of our residents.”

Damone said Liggins’ letter referred to resistance from district staff, but she said a meeting arranged for Nov. 18 with ITID and RPB staff turned out to be unproductive because the village attorney was unable to attend and his substitute had not been briefed on the issues the village wished to discuss.

“The village manager refers, for example, to Indian Trail’s unit numbers 15 and 16,” she said.

“The statement that Indian Trail was uncooperative suggests a failure to appreciate significant legal questions raised for the district,

which we would be happy to explain in the appropriate forum.”

Damone went on to suggest that the district and the village focus on resolving the issues.

“We are not minimizing the fact that our communities have some significant unresolved issues,” Damone said. “Our immediate concern, however, is to initiate a process to resolve them to the best of our abilities. I suggest we begin with direct communications between our two boards so that we can give our staffs direction and establish priorities.”

Vice Mayor Martha Webster said that the council does try to communicate and that Liggins represents them in a number of matters because he has more expertise and a deeper understanding of some issues. “We’re particularly interested in working out the issue of units 15 and 16, but I do believe that’s going to take our attorneys getting together to work that out,” Webster said.

Councilman David Swift agreed that staff members from the district and the village need to get

ing where thousands of people died,” he said.

The artifact often brings people back to that day and inspires them to share their memories of how 9/ 11 affected them, Willhite noted.

“When I’m around the steel, I like to sit back and listen to people tell their stories,” he said. “I hear mothers say to their children, ‘You were in my belly that day,’ or ‘You weren’t born yet.’ Everyone knows exactly where they were that day. It has been ingrained in our minds. So being able to see and touch a piece of history really resonates.”

And this is exactly the sort of conversation and reflection that the artifact is meant to inspire.

“One of the requirements to get [a piece of the World Trade Center] is that it has to be used for a public purpose,” Willhite said.

“The point is for people to look back and remember all those who

died that day in the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.”

And with a fair that boasts over 500,000 guests in its two-week span, Willhite hopes that each person will take the opportunity to visit the memorial.

The kiosk will also have information about Wellington’s planned Patriot Memorial, and the public will have an opportunity to purchase engraved bricks, which will be a part of the memorial when it is built next year.

Last January, the Wellington Village Council approved the memorial, which will sit at the entrance to the new Town Center, between Scott’s Place playground and the new Wellington municipal complex. It will feature an eternal flame, a flagpole, pergolas, benches and a fountain.

Willhite traveled to New York in July to select a piece of the

World Trade Center wreckage. He chose the 36-foot by 8-foot piece of steel, which comprises three parallel beams held together.

Next month, Wellington will also be visited by the Patriot Flag, a 30-foot by 58-foot American flag being sent around the nation by a nonprofit organization called the World Memorial. The flag will travel through all 50 states before being displayed at the site of the attack on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.

“It’s a way to show solidarity along with all 50 states,” Willhite said. “It will fly at all three places where tragedy occurred that day.”

For more information about the Patriot Memorial, or to donate, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or contact the village at (561) 7914000. For more information about the South Florida Fair, visit www. southfloridafair.com.

Palm Beach County Republican Party Treasurer Ira Sabin.

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continued from page 1 building, so we’ll have more space. Right now we have people in offices that are four-foot by seven-foot with no windows. It’s going to be a more inviting place.”

Construction on the building is expected to start next month.

In addition to “one-stop shopping” at the new municipal complex, Amburgey noted that residents can do most of their busi-

ness with the village online by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov.

“They can use our e-services to pay their bills, pull building permits and other things,” he said.

“We’re pushing for a paperless environment in the new building. Of course, they can continue to come see us in person or use our kiosks.”

The village will hold a ribboncutting ceremony for the new building Friday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m., followed by tours of the building that are open to the public.

For more information, call the village at (561) 791-4000.

together and work out the issues with units 15 and 16, but Damone stressed that there are other issues to discuss. “I understand your village manager is having you all focus on that, but that is one of several issues,” she said.

Swift said he supports Liggins and his handling of the issues.

“This gentleman represents us,” he said. “That’s the way it works here. I fully support Ray responding in a timely manner to give you guys information, and I support what he has done.”

Damone said she is frustrated with the response from Liggins.

“I don’t feel that your manager is being neighborly,” she said, explaining that Liggins’ responses are black and white. Although they are technically correct, they do not quell frustration of an Acreage resident who finds himself in the shadow of a cell tower, she said.

Damone asked council members to intervene.

“I know most of you personally, and I know that each of you are good people,” Damone said.

“That’s why I’m reaching out to you at this level. I don’t want to do this. That’s why this letter was written to the mayor and council, and when I got the response from the manager instead of you having an opportunity to discuss it and respond, that’s why I’m here in front of you.”

Damone said she would look forward to meeting personally with representatives from the village. “I feel our communica-

tions have failed,” she said.

Valuntas noted that he had sent Damone and Quickel an e-mail in September asking about the assessment to him from ITID. “I have a tax bill that says I’m paying Indian Trail for maintenance, and I have a 1982 agreement that says the Village of Royal Palm Beach has assumed all maintenance of Unit 16,” Valuntas said.

“I wanted an explanation. I was doing this as a citizen, Richard Valuntas living in Unit 16 — no response from you, no response from Ms. Quickel.”

Valuntas said that in November he sent another e-mail via his village address. “Here I am a month later, and I still don’t have a meeting or an explanation. If we want to foster communication, it’s a two-way street,” he said. “If I ask you for something, I would appreciate a response.”

Webster suggested setting up a workshop to address each item.

“There are multiple issues, and I think we all agree that we need the expertise of our staff in order to hash some of these out,” she said.

Councilman Fred Pinto agreed.

“I don’t think this discourse is productive,” he said. “We both are looking out for what is in the best interest of our citizens, and I understand that. Let’s take a breath tonight. Let us regroup and see what we need to do.”

Webster suggested that ITID itemize items it would like to discuss with the village so that the appropriate staff is at the meeting.

Blotter continued from page 6 entrances and those affixed to roof tiles. A steel trash can was also taken. According to the report, multiple people and companies have access to the room. The stolen items were valued at approximately $7,685. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

DEC. 20 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded to the Mall at Welling-

ton Green on Monday afternoon in regard to a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the victim parked his black 1999 Lincoln town car in the parking lot near the Macy’s department store at approximately 10:15 a.m. When he returned to the car at approximately 12:50 p.m., it was missing. The victim said that he has the key in his possession and that there were no signs of forced entry. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

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The challenge of Rees Jones® and the comfort of The Breakers.

The Breakers Rees Jones® Course caters to every caliber of play featuring over 7,100 scenic yards. Along with legendary golf, Breakers West offers the finest country club amenities, with no assessment fees or food and beverage minimums, making membership a winning move.

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Members also enjoy select benefits at The Breakers Palm Beach.

For more information or to apply for membership, please call 561-653-6323 or visit www.breakerswestclub.com.

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SENIORS ENJOY HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE ROYAL PALM BEACH CULTURAL CENTER The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Club held a holiday party Frida y, Dec. 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. There was a buffet-style lunch, gift exchange and Christmas songs per formed

by Bill Fulford.

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Catherine Amico gets a hug from Santa.

Henriette Boubour, Eva Siev and Sharon Lincoln with Santa.

Bill Fulford plays a Christmas tune.

Volunteers gather around the piano.

RPB Seniors Activities Director Dolly Hughes (second from left) with her volunteers.

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It’s about your complete life.

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Wellington Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore, past president of the Florida League of Cities, was elected to the board of directors of the National League of Cities — a post that puts him on the governing body of the oldest, largest and most powerful national organization serving American cities.

Leaders from American cities and state municipal leagues — meeting in Denver, Colo., for the NLC’s 87th annual Congress of Cities Conference — voted to elect Priore to this prestigious position. Priore was elected to a twoyear term as part of a nearly 50member board.

Priore was elected with a number of endorsements from national groups including those from the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) and the Women in Municipal Government. He also drew major endorsements from the Florida League of Cities.

ecurities and investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

“Municipal service is my avocation; giving back is what I love to do,” Priore said. “The greatest challenges we have today are to maximize the use of extremely limited local government resources, particularly in this sluggish economy, to provide the best services to our citizens. Now more than ever, our citizens need to feel their local leaders are listening to them and working in their best interest. I am committed to doing just that.”

The National League of Cities is the country’s largest organization serving municipal governments. It serves as a national resource and advocate for 18,000 cities, towns and villages throughout the country, and for state municipal leagues, including the Florida League of Cities, which has the largest number of member cities in NLC. Members share information about improving services to citi-

zens, and they work with state and federal leaders to solve problems within cities.

NLC board members are frequently included in presidential, congressional and other national forums to represent the urban and municipal perspective.

“Carmine Priore’s vision, experience and leadership at the state and national level has been extensive and impressive,” FLC President and Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper said. “He will be a tremendous asset to the NLC Board of Directors and cities throughout our country.”

Priore was elected to the inaugural Wellington Village Council in 1996. He also served on the Acme Improvement District Board of Supervisors (Wellington’s pre-incorporation governing body) dating back to 1992. Priore has served the National League of Cities on its Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Rela-

Wellington Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore tions policy and steering committees.

For more information about the National League of Cities, visit the organization’s web site at www. nlc.org.

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The Holiday HorseFest took place Sunday, Dec. 12, on a bright, breezy day. Downtown West Palm Beach’s Meyer Amphitheatre had been transformed into a miniature horse show, and more than 4,000 spectat ors showed up to enjoy the spectacle.

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Athletic PBCHS Boys Basketball Looks Ahead

The Palm Beach Central High School boys varsity basketball team will look to its athle ticism and a new roster this year. Coming off a 6-16 season, the Broncos have several new players who bring a competitive edge to the team.

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Business Aaron’s Catering Expands With New Pavilion At The International Polo Club

Aaron’s Catering of the Palm Beaches is expanding once again, this time to the famed International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. A brand-new pavilion, with nearly 11,000 square feet of climate-controlled comfort, located field-side at IPC, will house the new operation flying the new banner International Polo Club Catering. The new facility will be open on polo Sundays with a fabulous champagne brunch for the general public. Page 35

Sports Seminole Ridge Girls Basketball Hopes For More Wins This Year

The Seminole Ridge High School girls varsity basketball team is looking to win more games this year using teamwork and the skills of its well-rounded team. Coming of f a 5-21 season, the Lady Ha wks’ goal is t o win 10 games.

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Great Turnout For A Horse Show In An Unusual Place The organizers of the Holiday HorseFest couldn’t have timed it more perfectly. Sunday, Dec. 12, was a bright, breezy day, comfortably warm, positioned just after one cold front and just in front of the next one. Downtown West Palm Beach’s Meyer Amphitheatre had been transformed into a miniature horse show, and more than 4,000 spectators showed up to enjoy the spectacle.

There were horse trailers and tent stalls; a small petting zoo housing a donkey, goat, pigs and tortoises; a live band; and roving entertainers: a juggler, hula hoop twirlers, a lady in red perched on stilts who stalked around and bent far over to hand out candy canes.

There were pony rides and face painting.

Parking nearby was nearly impossible. People filled every available scrap of lawn — some standing, some sitting in lawn chairs they’d brought. Many were families with young children who were definitely enjoying the day.

The stage of the amphitheater was filled with tables for the VIPs, and a large-screen TV perched off to one side. High atop the amphitheater shell, and on the roof of a nearby building, videographers trained their cameras at the crowd and the lawn in front of the band shell, which had been transformed into a diminutive show ring, complete with eight formidable jumps. In the well between the stage and the ring sat representatives from 260 charities. To them, this was much more than just a fun day out.

Equestrian Sport Productions, the group in

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By Ellen Rosenberg charge, had combined the family entertainment with the Great Charity Challenge. Registered nonprofit groups in Palm Beach County that have existed for at least three years were invited to participate. At stake: more than $1 million in donations.

The festivities got under way at 1 p.m. with a few demonstrations. There was a pair of Lusitano stallions showing off dressage moves, one ridden and the other directed by the same rider through long lines. Miniature horses pulling carriages were a fun treat.

Members of the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County showed off their dogs’ agility as poodles, spaniels, retrievers and terriers leaped over jumps, ran through a tunnel, balanced over a teeter board and attempted the weave poles.

The dog equipment was cleared out, and the riders walked the course as the day focused toward the main event: two jumper classes, featuring top international and Olympic horses and riders. And, every hour or so, five lucky charities’ names were drawn from a drum onstage. Each charity was guaranteed

Crowds line the sidelines of the makeshif t jumping ring in downtown West Palm Beach. at least $10,000, and one stood to win $100,000 — but who gets what will be determined by a later horse show, on Feb. 19, in Wellington.

Anke Ebener, president of the Children’s Foundation for Equine Assisted Therapy, located in Delray Beach, was excited, hoping to be one of the lucky ones.

“If we win, the money will help with our operating costs,” Ebener said. “We board four horses at Sunshine Meadows, and we have a

lot of clients who can’t always afford to pay us. We help children with varying developmental disabilities through equine-oriented activities. We have a hard time saying no to people who need our help. The money would go to our scholarship program. We know how we’d spend it.”

Laura Newbery, president of Children, Hope and Horses, located in Delray Beach, was also hopeful. “Our program uses horses See ROSENBERG, page 28

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The True Story Of How Santa Claus Saved The Economy... ’Twas the night before Christmas, And all through the mall, Not a shopper was stirring, (They’d been there since fall.)

He looked at his list, (He checked the thing twice), He knew that late presents, Would have to suffice.

He panted to Rudolph, “I’ve emptied the shelves!

But next year I’m hiring A thousand more elves!”

Deborah Welky is

They’d bought CDs, toys, clothing, jew’lry and more.

They’d scooped up the bargains, Going from store to store.

The Sonic BOOMER

For Bobby, a baseball, For Jimmy, a boat, For Sally, a Barbie, (one wearing a coat).

That’s how the Recession, Came to a quick end — Santa Claus hated shopping, And started a trend.

But now things were quiet, And even quite calm, Security dozed, (Though their cam’ras were on).

He tiptoed away, (He had real work to do).

He’d found he was short, Just a present or two!

Steve wanted a phone, (with a network that’s global).

Jane asked for some books, (those were at Barnes & Noble).

World business picked up, Employees were hired, And all because shopping Made Santa too tired.

When, in through the back door, Shaking snow off his suit, Came a jolly old man, With a sack full of loot.

So Santa went shopping, But he didn’t use cash, Instead he left gold coins, He’d pulled from his stash.

Big Tom got a gift card, To use in the food court, Li’l Tom wanted airplanes, (He got the whole airport).

So thanks to all Moms, Grandmas, Aunties and Pops, Who helped Santa out, By braving the shops.

He saw the guards dozing, So then (just for fun), He set down a snow globe, In front of each one.

He had only minutes, To get the job done, The night would be over, So he had to run!

Santa ran himself ragged, Going every which way, He was sweating when finished, And back at his sleigh.

You helped the economy, More than we can say, And all so your children Enjoy Christmas Day!

‘Black Swan’ Tour De Force Dominated By Natalie Portman Black Swan is a stylish tour de force film that somehow weaves the basic themes of Swan Lake through a melodrama of passion, lack of passion, obsession and, eventually, insanity.

Somehow, despite getting the feeling we are watching a massive train wreck, a brilliant performance by Natalie Portman as the ballerina Nina Sayers holds it all together until the crash in the final seconds of the film.

Nina (and notice that in Spanish it means “little girl”) is an infantilized, somewhat obsessed dancer in an unnamed ballet company. Her mother, Erica (Barbara Hershey), a former ballerina, keeps her that way. Nina is the hardest worker in the company, always working longer hours than anyone else in her drive to be perfect. Nina, who at the start seems to be the good little girl living in her old bedroom in her mother’s apartment, filled with stuffed animals and ballet memorabilia, is too obsessed, too controlled to be able to release herself. As she starts to let go of her control, she also begins to lose her mind.

When Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel), the head of the company, decides that the prima ballerina Beth (Winona Ryder) is too old for

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continued from page 27 to help children work through trauma and socialization issues,” Newbery said. “Bonding with horses really helps these kids. If we win, the money would help feed and maintain our five horses.”

Maureen Gross, director of development for the Palms West Community Foundation, would funnel any money back into the community.

Up on the stage, West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel was ebullient.

Swan Lake, he tells Nina that if the ballet only involved the white swan she would have the job easy. The white swan is the good one, the sweet one. But dancers also have to embody the sensual black swan, and there she is — a really bad second best to a new dancer in the company, Lily (Mila Kunis).

Nina’s obsession over the role gradually moves into delusion with the audience gradually realizing that we may, or may not, be viewing the events through her delusional eyes. She begins to change, at first seeming for the better, then finally descending into madness.

While it seems that Lily is moving her toward more sensuality, something definitely needed, it might also be that she is moving to

push her over the edge, a sort of ballet All About Eve. Or perhaps not. One of the more discussed scenes, an encounter between the two women, might have only been in Nina’s mind. And did Nina actually take drugs offered by Nina?

We’ll never find out, of course. But what holds the whole thing together is Portman.

She’s in most scenes, and we can watch her descent. Some of the scenes are particularly difficult to handle since the real world of ballet forces its dancers into painful compromises with their bodies, damaging their feet as well as their psyches.

Swan Lake is infused throughout the picture. The white swan comes under a curse from a sorcerer who turns her into the black swan — who can only be released when she finds true love. But even as the black swan’s sensual wiles find a lover, he is unworthy and she kills herself as a way of achieving freedom. Nina, to some degree, goes through all of the stages. She is the white swan at the beginning, but as she moves toward the black, her tight control slips.

Nina, as befits a true star, goes through many changes, both sensual and frightening,

as opening night approaches. Finally, she does dance. Brilliantly. And then…

Go to the film and find out. It is magnificently stylish and will hold you throughout.

One of our friends who joined us for the film told us afterward that although he generally hates these kinds of films, he had been spellbound from the start. It is that kind of film.

The story has enormous holes in it. Parts go unexplained. But you can’t keep your eyes off the screen. Portman manages to hold you throughout. And Kunis provides exceptional support in her far smaller role. Within seconds, everyone is swept up in her sensuality.

Both woman actually do their dancing and manage not to cause us to realize they are not dancers, partly due to the camera’s focus on their upper bodies.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen all year. It is cinematic, flashy, with touches of real brilliance. It won’t go down as one of the great movies ever, even if it does win Academy Awards, but it provides a great movie experience, albeit one for adults. Every one of the people with us had a great time. This could be the movie of the winter, and there is already buzz about Oscars.

“So far, this has been a great event,” she said. “Just wonderful. Wellington comes to West Palm Beach. It’s a terrific way to expose a lot of people to equestrian entertainment. I’m sure it has brought people here who’ve never seen anything like this before.

We’ve combined a beautiful venue with talented athletes, beautiful horses, impressive charities, gorgeous weather — it’s a spectacular day.”

Dr. Scott Swerdlin of Palm Beach Equine agreed that the whole thing had been a great idea and was run very well. Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, said the day had been very successful and had exceeded his expectations.

Around 4 p.m., the clouds began rolling in

and the temperature started dropping, but the crowds stayed to watch the jumping classes finish, and the charities waited, anxious for the next fateful drawing.

The jumping was truly amazing. These were big fences in a very tight space. The riders had to plan their rides carefully, with many tight turns and no space for errors. The first class was won by Andres Rodriguez riding Larkanaro. During the jump-off of all the horses who’d gone clean in the first round, he posted the fastest time with the least amount of faults.

The second class was four jumps in a row, one stride between each element. After each round, the height was raised, and those who’d gone clean tried again. Two riders tied for first

after four rounds, with the fences set at 5’7”: Catherine Pasmore on Vondavid, and Laura Kraut on Woodstock O. When the event ended, 29 charities had been chosen, and one wild card was still available for the charity that sold the most tickets to the 2011 FTI Great Charity Challenge between Dec. 13 and Jan. 15. Some winning charities were relatively big (American Red Cross), some were relatively small (Wheels for Kids), and at least one was a group who knew exactly how they’d be spending their windfall: the Children’s Foundation for Equine Assisted Therapy.

For more information about this event, and a complete list of the selected charities, visit www.equestriansport.com.

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WPB Antiques Festival Kicks Off The New Year At Fairgrounds Following up on a successful weekend in early December, the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds to ring in the New Year, set to take place Friday through Sunday, Dec. 31 through Jan. 2.

Festival owners Kay and Bill Puchstein reported more than 400 dealers set up on site at the Dec. 3-5 edition of the festival, with all outside dealer spaces sold out to take advantage of the weather. Attendance exceeded the previous month, and visitors were in a hol-

iday buying mood.

Dealers gladly accommodated the holiday shoppers with wide selections of tempting gift ideas like Steiff animals, silver items, vintage linens and mid-century modern furniture leading the way.

In gearing up for the 2011 season, the Puchsteins have installed free wi-fi computer access to aid dealers in searching for information for customers. Also, a new series of television ads aimed at attracting a younger audience has premiered in the South Florida area, touting mar-

An African Lobi stool.

bles, postcards, vintage handbags, and modern furniture and accessories dating from the 1930s to the 1960s. The goal is that everyone attending the festival will appreciate the wide selection of estate jewelry, silver and investment-quality art.

One of the dealers who specializes in investment-quality art is Michael Perez of Ellen & Michael Perez Art and Antiques. Michael was raised in New England surrounded by antiques and art, and Ellen has an art education. The business seemed to happen naturally for them. The couple specializes in Asian art, American folk art, American and European art, and tribal art.

Michael has an affinity for sculptured objects in those categories and has begun some of his own works in the field.

Michael and Ellen Perez typically display several hundred items at their booth at the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival, including a display case of exquisite smalls. The inventory ranges in price from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, and all of it is guaranteed to be interesting. In fact, Michael said that “so many interesting things” is the most frequently heard comment at his booth during a festival weekend.

The festival is now on Facebook under West Palm Beach Antiques Festival, and anyone is welcome to become a fan. The Puchsteins plan on posting photos of merchandise unloading during set-up so fans can get a sneak preview of what to expect at each show.

A modernist bronze sculpture of a woman.

Show hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 31; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2. Adult daily admission is $7, $6 for seniors and free for anyone 12 and under. Early buyers admission on Friday from 9 a.m.

to noon costs $25 and is good for all three days. There is no charge for parking at the fairgrounds. For additional information about the festival, call (941) 697-7475, e-mail info@wpbaf.com or visit the festival’s web site at www.wpbaf.com.

Phantoms Recommend ‘The Streisand Songbook’ Jan. 4-11 South Florida’s actress and singer Gloria Loring will entertain with the music of Barbra Streisand Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops will showcase singer and actress Gloria Loring in an exciting concert featuring the music of one of the greatest living legends — Barbra Streisand.

Performances of “The Streisand Songbook” are scheduled as follows: Jan. 4-6 at 8 p.m. at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton; Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Palm Beach State College Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens; and Jan. 1011 at 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.

Many know Loring as Liz Chandler in the daytime drama Days of Our Lives and her No. 1 pop hit “Friends and Lovers.” She brings to life the timeless songs “The Way We Were,” “People,” “Somewhere,” and other memorable Streisand tunes as well as music from Oscar-winning movies, Funny Girl and Yentl.

As a singer, entertainer and host, Loring is known for her energy, commitment and joy.

A graduate of North Miami Beach High School, she is the recording artist of the No.

1 hit song “Friends and Lovers”; co-composer of television theme songs for Diff’rent Strokes and Facts of Life; an audience favorite on daytime TV’s Days Of Our Lives; spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; author of four books, including her newest, Living With Type 2 Diabetes: Moving Past the Fear; a keynote speaker for corporations and nonprofits; and one of the few artists to sing two nominated songs at the Academy Awards. Loring toggles effortlessly from classic rock to standards, from Broadway to pop — in clubs, performance centers, symphonies, casinos and fairs.

In a recent performance of classic rock and blues at the Music Box at Fonda in Hollywood, Calif., Loring received six standing ovations. She hosted and sang for a holiday PBS special live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Loring recorded Peggy Lee’s classic Fever with saxophone hottie Jimmy Sommers for his new CD Time Stands Still. In an intriguing twist, Loring released her newest CD A Playlist, which features her Grammy Award-winning son Robin Thicke on two cuts, and just days later got a phone call from jazz guitarist Gil Parris inviting her to join Thicke in recording his R&B mega-hit “Lost

Without You” for his upcoming CD. With 10 albums to her credit, Loring has performed in concert throughout North America, Europe and Australia. Her performances prompted Don Heckman of the Los Angeles Times to write, “She told stories with the panache of Lena Horne, sang torch songs like Judy Garland, and scatted with the rhythmic thrust of a young Ella Fitzgerald. She did all of this with one of the best vocal instruments in pop music since the salad days of Barbra Streisand.”

Loring has shared the stage with Billy Crystal, Bill Cosby, Al Jarreau and the late George Carlin. She has starred in movies of the week, TV specials and in theatrical productions including the national tour of Anything Goes.

Her newest musical show TV Tunez Tonight is a celebration of television’s best theme songs that draws from sitcoms and dramas, westerns, sci-fi, sports, games shows and commercials, appealing to all demographics.

Tickets to “The Streisand Songbook” cost $29 to $89. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, call (561) 832-7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org/streisand.

For more information about Loring, visit www.glorialoring.com.

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Executive Chef Yo (center) is surrounded by his IPC Catering culinary team.

Aaron’s Catering Expands With New Pavilion At International Polo Club Aaron’s Catering of the Palm Beaches is expanding once again, this time to the famed International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington.

A brand-new pavilion, with nearly 11,000 square feet of climate-controlled comfort, located field-side at IPC, will house the new operation flying the new banner International Polo Club Catering. In addition to weddings, receptions, private parties and special events, the new facility will be open on polo Sundays with a fabulous champagne brunch for the general public.

“Our secret ingredient is our core staff,” President and CEO Aaron Menitoff said.

“They have been with us since the beginning.

From there, we have selectively added exceptional catering industry professionals to our team.”

Chief Operating Officer Rita Menitoff agreed. “We’ve assembled the catering ‘Ateam,’ and it makes producing an event something very special,” she said.

The new venue at IPC, and the new company, International Polo Club Catering, is part of the expansion of Aaron’s Catering. “IPC and Aaron’s Catering have worked closely together for over three years, producing unforgettable events and record-breaking Sunday polo attendance,” Aaron said.

The newly formed company will launch in the Nespresso Grande Pavilion, nearing completion at IPC. “No expenses were spared for the new permanent pavilion to provide a unique, international events destination that’s available to the public for weddings, corporate events, bar/bat mitzvahs, cultural events, charity fundraisers and more,” Aaron said.

“The International Polo Club style and service will now be available in other venues and people’s homes all over South Florida through the catering and special events division.”

General Manager Julie Larson concurred.

“I think it brings to Wellington a unique and fabulous venue,” she said. “I have managed several high-end facilities, but this venue is really unparalleled in the region.”

Larson is also director of catering of marketing and sales with over a decade of senior

management experience in event planning, sales and development in the South Florida catering industry.

Aaron Menitoff is a graduate of the University of Michigan who did postgraduate work at New York University, and most importantly, the Florida CuliAaron’s Catering nary Institute, CEO Aaron Menitoff where he graduated with honors in culinary arts, and food and beverage management.

Rita Menitoff, with more than 30 years of business and customer service experience at executive management levels, contributes to smooth running events through logistics planning, systems and operations engineering.

Jessica Wickham completes the management team as the director of public affairs and senior event manager. She has two master’s degrees and has a background in environmental public relations, university event planning, and human resource management.

Aaron Menitoff has deep roots in the equestrian community. “I started out in the equestrian world as an owner, rider and as a chef, which helped me develop a lot of meaningful relationships in the equestrian and culinary community,” he said. “That’s how my client base of over seven years ago got started — as a one-man show.”

He noted that company success is dependent on having a superstar in the kitchen. “Our culinary team is led by a gifted executive chef who worked his way to the top of such venues as Mar-a-Lago and the Ritz-Carlton,” Aaron said. “Chef Yo is an inspiration and a mentor to his staff in addition to being highly organized.”

For more information about Aaron’s Catering, visit www.aarons-catering.com or call (561) 792-9292.

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BEAR LADIES SEEKING ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO CONTINUE THE CAUSE

The Bear Ladies is a volunteer group of women who over the past seven years have supplied more than 6,000 hand-knitted teddy bears to sick children in many of the major hospitals, including Palms West Hospital, Bethesda, Broward General (Chris Evert wing), Hollywood General (Joe DiMaggio children’s wing), Dan Marino Hospital and more. To continue this service and a chance to warm the hearts of these sick children, there is a need for more volunteers who can knit or crochet these teddies. To learn how you can help, call Shirley at (561) 636-8584.

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Stroller Strides To Host Grand Opening Jan. 5 At Scott’s Place

Stroller Strides, the nation’s largest fitness program for new mothers, has arrived in Wellington.

“Stroller Strides is a great way to get back in shape, as well as stay in shape,” said Sarah Sproull, owner of Stroller Strides of Wellington.

“We present a fun opportunity for the moms of the Wellington community to turn their strollers into a workout.”

Stroller Strides of Wellington is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. at Scott’s Place near the Wellington Community Center.

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new mothers that they can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by nationally certified instructors, it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser.

In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. The classes are equally beneficial for babies as instructors will

weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun.

In addition to the classes, Stroller Strides offers playgroups and mom’s night out, giving women an opportunity to socialize.

To celebrate its arrival in Wellington, Stroller Strides is offering a Founding Mother’s Special. The first 10 moms to sign up will receive $50 off registration, and every other mom who signs up on the day of the grand opening will receive $25 off their registration fee.

“We provide the outlet that moms need to enjoy time with other moms, while also focusing on the muchneeded exercise to fuel their demanding lives,” Sproull said. “You can make new friends, get into shape and enjoy time with your baby.”

According to Sproull, Stroller Strides allows women to exercise in a social atmosphere, and children can benefit from watching their mothers participate. For additional information about Stroller Strides,

contact Sproull at sarahsproull@ strollerstrides.net.

Ranked among Entrepreneur magazine’s “Fastest Growing Franchises in 2010,” Stroller Strides offers classes in more than 1,200 locations in the United States and Canada. The hour-long classes emphasize cardiovascular activities and muscle-strengthening exercises using resistance bands and strollers, allowing mothers to interact with their babies throughout their workout. To further assist mothers in all aspects of their lives, Stroller Strides partners with Reebok, Luna and Bob. For more about Stroller Strides, including class locations, visit www.strollerstrides.com.

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Florida Society Of Enrolled Agents Hosts Holiday Bash The Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents held its annual holiday bash Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Eastpoint Golf & Racquet Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.

The party gave its members and guests time to kick back and chat about golf and vacations, share personal stories and discuss the upcoming tax season. The changes in the tax law were on everyone’s mind, and no one was reluctant in voicing their opinions and some very in-depth conversation ensued.

Janet Hayes shared the plans for the upcoming Shred Fest, a free event designed to let people know about identity theft prevention and the importance of shredding personal documents before discarding.

The public will be encouraged to bring mail and documents that contain personal information such as bank statements, paycheck stubs, credit card applications and other sensitive material. It will only take minutes and is done right on site. The date and location will be announced.

Enrolled Agents — (L-R) Charlene Bothof, Janet Hayes, Jef frey Schneider, Anita Manuel, Carolyn Van Meter and Narain Mukhi.

Jeffrey Schneider, president of the group, did a wonderful job of coordinating the event.

Enrolled Agents are federally licensed tax practitioners who have

demonstrated technical competence in tax law and are the only taxpayer representatives licensed to practice by the United States government.

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Lopez-Belio Receives 2010 Best Of West Palm Beach Award Wellington cosmetic dentist Dr. Marisol Lopez-Belio has been selected for the 2010 Best of West Palm Beach Award in the Dentistry category by the United States Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA’s “Best of Local Business” award program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.

Each year, the association identifies companies it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA award program focuses on quality, not quantity.

Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

The USCA is a New York City-

based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, throughout the United States. The purpose of the USCAis to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. The organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups.

The USCA’s mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America. For additional information about the United States Commerce Association, visit the association’s web site at www.uscaaward.com.

Lopez-Belio’s office is located at 1200 Corporate Center Way in Wellington, near the Courtyard Shops off Wellington Trace. For info., call (561) 791-8184 or visit www.wellingtonaesthetics.com.

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More Athletic PBCHS Boys Basketball Team Looks Ahead

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School boys varsity basketball team will look to its athleticism and a new roster this year as it works toward a winning season.

Coming off a 6-16 season last year, the Broncos have several new players who bring athleticism and a competitive edge to the team.

“It’s a whole new cast once again,” head coach Pete Karas said.

“We have only five guys back from last year’s team.”

Palm Beach Central graduated three seniors, including starting player Julian Owens, and the team’s two point guards transferred to other schools, Karas said. Additional-

ly, senior Max Martial chose not to play his final year.

“This is the third year in a row that I’ve had a kid who started on varsity junior year decide not to come out for senior year,” he said.

“But that happens. If you don’t want to play, don’t play.”

Returning this year are seniors Mauricio Neira, Jamal Smith and Gerard O’Connell. Also returning are Anthony Adams and Earl Bailey.

New to the Broncos are football players Angelo Jean-Louis and Ramsey Saint-Eloi, who bring athleticism to the team.

“We’re more athletic than we were,” Karas said. “We’re more athletic this year than we have been in all the years I’ve been here. We’re small, but we’ll see.”

But there is still a learning curve, Karas noted. “Right now we’re trying to get our football players into basketball shape and learn how to play basketball,” he said. “This is Angelo’s first year playing basketball, and it’s Ramsey’s first time playing in two years. It’s going to take them a little while to get adjusted. We’re just not there yet.”

The Broncos fell 75-68 in a match against Lake Worth High School last Friday, Dec. 17.

“This game was a good challenge for what our district is like,” Karas said. “We can’t keep having moral victories. We have to win games.”

The team plays in the Park Vista Holiday Tournament from Monday, Dec. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 30.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Ramsey Saint-Eloi pushes past the Trojan defense.

Jamal Smith looks to pass the ball.

Palm Beach Central’s Brandon Kegler charges the ball down the court.

Gerard O’Connell takes the ball across the court.

Sem Ridge Girls Basketball Hopes For More Wins This Year

Kelli Lees dribbles the ball around a Bulldogs defender.

PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School girls varsity basketball team is looking to win more games this year using teamwork and the skills of its well-rounded team.

“We have a great team this year,” head coach Scott O’Hara said. “Everybody contributes something to the team.”

After finishing last season with a 5-21 record, the Lady Hawks have one goal this year. “We want to win 10 games,” O’Hara said. “It would be more than girls basketball has won in the past.”

And they’re already on their way with a 7-6 record this year. This is something O’Hara attributes to the

dedication of the girls on the team.

The Lady Hawks graduated three seniors last year: Amanda Eden, Shannon Greeley and Miriam Burrow. Additionally, two starting players from last year, Megan O’Hara and Bianca Lagos, did not come back to play.

“They’re playing travel flag football,” O’Hara explained.

But the team is well experienced, with all but two players returning from either junior varsity or varsity last year. They include Kelli Lees, Julia Bunting, Katie Macomber, Meredith Burrow, Hunter Drew, Rebecca lane, Shayla Tyler, Sasha Mayne, Jordan Degraffenreid and Jen McGrory.

“We have the leadership coming

back from last year,” O’Hara said.

New to the team are two talented freshmen, Kaitlin O’Hara and Jessica Cody, O’Hara said.

And each member contributes something unique to the team, whether it’s shooting skills, leadership skills or just helping to bring the team up.

“Everyone comes out and works hard,” O’Hara said. “It’s a great group of girls who play really well together.”

The Lady Hawks competed in the Wellington Holiday Tournament on Monday, Dec. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 23. In the first round, Seminole Ridge lost to Melbourne 7344. However, tournament results were not available at press time.

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Wellington Wrestlers Continue Undefeated Streak At Park Vista

Rooney’s Golf Foundation representatives and other tournament participants gather for a check presentation.

Rooney’s Golf Tourney Benefits Local Charities The ninth annual golf tournament sponsored by the Rooney’s Golf Foundation raised more than $46,000 for Autism Project of Palm Beach County, FAU Honors College, Elite Greyhound Adoptions and Potentia Academy.

This year’s honoree chair LPGA player Michelle McGann started the day off with a clinic and tips on improving your golf game. A total of 68 foursomes gathered to hear from State Rep. Pat Rooney Jr. (R-District 83) as well as the official sponsors: First United Bank and Pre-

ferred Air Conditioning & Mechanical Inc. before the start of the tournament at PGA National.

Since 2001, Rooney’s Golf Foundation has donated more than $250,000 to local charities. The foundation is now preparing for its fourth annual 5k run/walk in Abacoa, Jupiter on Saturday, April 9.

For more information on the foundation, or to participate, call Alexis Barbish at (561) 683-2222, ext. 146 or Selena Smith at (561) 683-2222, ext.142, or e-mail info@ rooneysgolffoundation.org.

The Wellington High School wrestling team (15-0) won the eightteam Nova Duals tournament last weekend with a 45-33 victory over Park Vista High School in the final round and a perfect 7-0 record for the tournament.

Undefeated (7-0) wrestlers for the tournament were: James Morden (171 lbs.), Jake Ferrara (152 lbs.) and Collin Bachi (145 lbs.). Wrestlers finishing with a 6-1 record were Brandon Lustgarten (215 lbs.), Zach Katz (140 lbs.), Eric Melamed (119 lbs.), Mikolaj Wilga (135 lbs.), Austin Schnaderbeck (125 lbs.), Nik Bonadies (112 lbs.) and Brandon Des Jardins (103 lbs.).

Ferrara, a senior, remains undefeated on the season and had a key victory in the Park Vista dual by pinning Mitch White, who is currently ranked No. 11 in the state on scout.com. Ferrara was named the most outstanding wrestler of the tournament, which is voted on by all of the head coaches.

“I was very pleased with our effort throughout the two-day tournament,” WHS wrestling coach Travis Gray said. “We lost two of our starting varsity members this week, and

(Front row, L-R) Mikolaj Wilga, Austin Schnaderbeck, Nik Bonadies, Collin Bachi and Brandon Des Jardins; (back row) Brandon Lustgarten, Zach Katz, James Morden, Eric Melamed and Jake Ferrara. we had lost to Park Vista last year in the finals of this tournament, so we knew it was going to be a hardfought battle. The match wasn’t decided until the last match where senior Zach Katz secured the dual with a pin at 140 pounds. Jake Fer-

rara came up big for the team as he has done all year and had a huge pin over a quality wrestler.”

The Wellington High School wrestling team next competes Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7 and 8 at Port St. Lucie High School.

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RPBHS Dancers Impress Crowd With Moving Performance On Thursday, Dec. 9, the Wildcat Dancers dance team and Tapazz dance troupe at Royal Palm Beach High School raised the bar of excellence for dance performances.

Under the artistic direction of master teacher Michele Blecher, the students presented a phenomenal routine, despite having less than 12 weeks to prepare and the dance department losing nearly half of its population due to mandatory remedial academic classes. The dance program included jazz, lyrical, contemporary and musical theater dance styles.

The opening number, “For Your Entertainment,” performed by the Wildcat Dancers and Tapazz, was one of the show’s highlights with its circus theme. The dancers were dressed in various circus and carnival attire. The ending lift featured an over-the-head flier with a circular turn, performed by Matthew Taylor and Alexa Blecher.

Tears flowed in the audience as several Wildcat Dancers team members performed their salute to the armed forces in the routine “Already There.” Michele Blecher incorporated special needs student Alexis Gomez in the routine “Handle with Care,” which brought the audience to a standing ovation.

Alexa Blecher and Zor y Laboy performed “Womanizer.”

Alexis Gomez (center) with Tapazz and Wildcat Dancers captains.

Period 2 performed “Can’t Be Tamed,” in which the five male dancers were chained in holiday garland as the females in the class tried to contain them before they all broke out in a crowd-pleasing dance. Period 7 then took the floor with “Kiss and Tell,” combining male and female dancers in role-

playing, using dance and gymnastics to portray the story.

Tapazz then performed “Circus,” the Wildcat Dancers did “Hurt,” and the lyrical routine “That Was Then” was performed by Alexa Blecher, Melissa Felix and Zory Laboy.

Blecher also teamed up with Lucas Gonzalez for “Can’t Be Friends.”

Wildcat Dancers and Tapazz members who performed “For Your Entertainment.”

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Sunday, Dec. 26 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Monty Python’s Spamalot on Sunday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall. For more info., call (561) 8327469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Monday, Dec. 27 • Palm Beach Dramaworks will feature an “August Strindberg Overview” from Monday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Jan. 4 at Dramawor ks’ downtown theater (322 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach). This is part of a Master Playwright Series that examines three playwrights, with two segments devoted to each author. Call (561) 514-4042, ext. 1 or visit www.palmbeachdrama works.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will offer a Legos activity on Monday, Dec. 27 at 4 p.m. for age 8 and up. Par ticipants will create their own vehicle or building out of Legos. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present NBC’s “Last Comic Standing Live Tour” with finalists Roy Wood, Tommy Johnagin, Myq Kaplan, Felipe Esparza and Mike DeStefano on Monday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www. kravis.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 • Florida Stage will present the world premiere of Goldie, Max & Milk by Karen Hartman Dec. 28-30 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Rinker Playhouse (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 29 • Maltz Jupiter Theatre (1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter) will present the movie The Sound of Music on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free, but advance tickets are required. Call (561) 743-2666 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Paul Anka on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall.

For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present “Puttin’ On the Ritz: Steve

Ross Sings Fred Astaire” Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 29-31 at 8 p.m. in the Persson Hall Cabaret. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Thursday, Dec. 30 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Arturo Sandoval with special guest Connie James on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Friday, Dec. 31 • The Village of Wellington will host a Community Celebration on Friday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington Amphitheater in recognition of the village’s 15 years of incorporation, the opening of its new village hall and to ring in the New Year. Residents will have a chance to tour the new village hall building from 10 a.m. to noon. Festivities at the amphitheater begin at 3 p.m. with food, entertainment and fireworks to start the New Year of f with a bang. Both events are free and open to the public. There will also be vendors with food, crafts and other items for sale at this alcohol-free event. Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. Residents should bring a chair or blanket to sit on while enjoying the per formances. Zambelli Fireworks Internationale will set off fireworks at approximately 11:55 p.m. For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, Dec. 31-Jan. 2 at the South Florida Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). This is one of Florida’s biggest and best antique shows, running at the same location for more than 19 years. Admission $7 for adults, free for children under 16, $6 for seniors. Early buyers can get a weekend pass for $25.

Visit www.festivalofantiques.com for more info.

• Caribbean- Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host its 21st annual New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance on Friday, Dec. 31 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way, Royal P alm Beach). Doors open at 8 p.m. and dinner will be served at 9 p.m. The event will feature a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, a midnight champagne toast and plenty of entertainment in the usual CAFCI manner. Admission is a donation of $45 per person. For ticket information, See CALENDAR, page 47

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• The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter) will present the Capitol Steps on Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1. The group is back with a hilarious new show to ring in the New Year. Friday show times are at 5 and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. Call (561) 743-2666 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Mandy Patinkin with Paul Ford on piano Friday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Monday, Jan. 3 • American Legion Auxiliar y Unit 367 will meet Monday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 7919875.

• The Wellington Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon and business meeting on Monday, Jan. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The program will be at 1 p.m. with master gardener Suzanne Dingwell, who will explain the value of native plants and how to choose appropriate ones for use in landscapes. For more information about the program, visit the Florida Native Plant Society at www.fnps.org or Dingwell’s blog at cleangreennatives. blogspot.com. RSVP to (561) 793-6013 or (561) 798-9217.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 • Zumba Fitness Classes will be held at Temple Beth Zion (129 Sparrow Drive, Royal Palm Beach) starting on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Come and enjoy the latest fitness craze.

Dance yourself to good health. Zumba Gold will be offered for the adult community and beginners from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Regular Zumba is from 7 to 8 p.m. “Zumba Tonic” is offered on Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Four classes cost $25, five for $30. For more info., contact Esther Sierra at (561) 201-8544 or Zumba.Esther@yahoo.com, or visit the temple’s web site at www. templebethzion.net.

Saturday, Jan. 8 • The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Miracle League is joining forces with cur-

rent and former Major League Baseball players and umpires in the inaugural Miracle League Golf Tournament to benefit retired MLB umpires. The event will be held Saturday, Jan. 8 at the Links at Madison Green (2001 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The 8 a.m. shotgun will be followed by a barbecue lunch and awards. The cost is $150 per player and $600 per foursome.

Golfers can reserve their spot by calling Jennifer Hernandez at (561) 784-5225, ext.

103.

Monday, Jan. 10 • The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Monday, Jan. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

Chamber officials will update members on the work of the Economic Development Task Force. Call (561) 790-6200 to RSVP. Tuesday, Jan. 11 • The Palm Beach Photographic Centre will host the 16th Annual FOTOfusion Jan. 11-15 and will offer more than 100 workshops, lectures, panel discussions, multimedia presentations, portfolio reviews, hands-on computer classes, demonstrations and photo shoots taught by industry leaders and photographic giants. The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information about FOTOfusion 2011, call (561) 253-2600 or visit www.fotofusion.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 • The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the PGA Doubletree Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with the dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $35, and guests are welcome. The speaker will be Hilda Porro with a program titled “Energizing for 2011.” To make reservations, or for more info., call Sharon Maupin at (561) 624-3816. For additional information about the ABWA’s Northern Palm Beach Chapter, call Chapter President Carol O’Neil at (561) 389-1227 or visit the chapter’s web site at www.abwapbflorida.org.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT - Wellington upscale dental office, 2 Saturdays per month a requirement, must have experience and expanded duties certificate, excellent pay and benefits. Please call 561 204 4494 and fax resume to 561 204 2840.

DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT MANAGER — Minimum two years dental experience, two Saturdays per month required, must have knowledge of PPO dent al insurance, breakdowns and verification.

Excellent pay and benefits. Please call 561 204 4494 and fax resume to 561 204 2840.

NAIL TECH WITH EXPERIENCE — must do acrylic, to take over full clientele F/T and P/T. Hair Stylist with experience. Must be professional and creative F/T. 561-7905777 EXPERIENCED CONCRETE FORM CARPENTER - Must be local, have ss card, drivers license and own vehicle. Call Earl 561-3295822 or 561-790-0178.

CHRISTY’S BAKERY NEEDS — Full time counter help. 2 shifts 5:30am - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Drop of resume. The Pointe@Wellington Green. 10160 Forest Hilll Blvd.

IMMEDIATE OPENING — busy Wellington CPA office needs full time Administrative Assistant. Fax resume and salary requirements to 561-790-6830 PRIVATE SCHOOL — Looking for multi-tasking energetic, middle school, science/social studies teacher and high school english teacher with ESE experience. 561795-6886-Debra PART TIME SECRETARY — 20 flexible hours, mornings and or afternoons. Send resume to pastorweiss@bellsouth.net (St. Michael Luthern Church) WORK FROM HOME — All natural products make money in as little as 10 hours per week. C a l l 5 6 1 - 2 8 2 7648 or visit website SAFERCHEAPERBETTER.COM DRIVERS WANTED FULL TIME/ PART TIME —for Wellington Town Car/Wellington Cab. Retirees welcome. Call 561-333-0181 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER opening in Wellington needs CERTIFIED PART TIME TEACHERS new and experienced elementary & secondary teachers wanted to instruct K-12 in Reading, Math, SAT/ACT Exam Prep. No lesson plans or homework, paid training and flexible hours.

Please e-mail resume to marlenegiraud@wellington.com or call 561-594-1920 and leave a message TEACHERS/TUTORS P/T SAT - ACT - PREP/MATH Flexible Hrs. Great Pay. PB County Area Experience required Fax: 828-8128 E-mail tutorking@wpb3331980.com

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CONDO FOR RENT GOLDEN LAKES — 1 bedroom, 1 ½ Bath Annual Rental Available. Unfurnished, clean, gated 55 plus. pool, social activities. Convenient. $600/monthl Call 561-602-9584

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT IN LOXAHATCHEE — Includes utilities & satellite. Rent $700/month references required.

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HAY FOR SALE - Orchard Grass delicious and yummy bales. Cash & Carry. Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee 561-792-2666

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

JJJ AUTOMOTIVE,INC. — we’re looking out for you! John Lawson.

561-204-2855 600 Royal Palm Commerce Rd. Suite E, RPB. Lic. #MV52657 3 BED, 2 BATH — 1,104 sq. ft. 1.14 acres offered at $89,000 OBO. Seller financing available. 17845 38 Lane N. Call 954-561-2600 1.55 ACRE LOT — 2 story barn, with loft horse stall, garage, water, electric, phone, $55,000. Call 561572-1782

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HOUSECLEANING — 20 yrs experience. Excellent local references.

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DIABETIC TEST STRIPS — I buy your sealed, unexpired boxes. Call Mike (561) 463-3876

IN NEED OF A HOUSEKEEPER? — Over 10 years experience for private home in Palm Beach. Excellent references. Please call Amy at 561-371-6367

HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CONTRACTORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561791-9777

BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Motorcycle • RV • Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/ rCavanagh

GREENTEAM LANDSCAPING — We make your grass look greener than the other side Call now 561337-0658. www.greenteamllc.com TNT LAWN CARE - Quality Work & Dependable Service. In Business Since 1989 Monthly Lawn service, yard clean-up & mulching. Expert hedge & tree trimming. 561-6448683

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established in 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975

MH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS CORP. - Looking for personable property management?

We are the company for you. For more information visit our website visit www.MyrnaRealty.com or call 954-205-5555

PSYCHIC READINGS - Ms. Lola Psychic Readings. Tells past, present and future. One FREE question by phone. 561-355-0036

MINOR ROOF REPAIRS — Roof p a i n t i n g . C a r p e n t r y. L i c . #U13677.967-5580.

HORIZON ROOFING QUALITY WORK & SERVICE — Free estimates, No Deposit s. Pay upon completion, res/comm.reroofing, repairs, credit cards accepted.

561-842-6120 or 561-784-8072 Lic.#CCC1328598 ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in rep airs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

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

JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening.

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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

SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980.

Quality you expect, service you deserve. License, bonded and insured. U21006 561-662-9258

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US building inspectors, mention this ad for discount. 561-784-8811.

All Subject s: PreK- Adult 561 •333 •1980 CLUBZ.COM America’s Largest In-HomeTutoring Co.

D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-3339433 or Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach We accept major credit cards.

RJA PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. — Interior, Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial.Lic. #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561793-5455 561-662-7102 J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established in 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975

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 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-3576

Located at: 375 POSSUM PASS WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33413 County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida,forthwith

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DRIVEWAYS — Free estimates.

A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Repairs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS, INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rotttenwood repair, door installation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets/ countertops,wood flooring.

Bonded and Insured U#19699.

Call 791-9900 or 628-9215

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 CRC 1327426 561-248-8528

HOME INSPECTIONS — Mold inpections, air quality testing, US Building Inspectors mention this ad $20.00 Off. 561-784-8811 T OWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 793-3576

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 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Interior/Exterior, residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666.

Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident T OWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 793-3576

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(Average Size home) Call for details. 561-324-2557

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

ELITE POOL SERVICE — You dealt with the rest now deal with the best.” All maintenance & repairs, salt chlorinators, heaters, leak detection. 561-791-5073

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable.

Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-3090134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC023773 RC-0067207

WE DO WINDOWS — 20 years professional window cleaning. Residential/Commercial references available. Lic. & Ins. 561-313-7098

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2008 BMW 3 Series 328i — Exterior: T itanium Silver Metallic Interior: Other Drivetrain: 6 cylinder Automatic Model Code: 0845 / Stock: 11GC7134A 45,649 mi. $22,409 Internet Price 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited — Exterior: Beige Interior: Other Drivetrain: 4 cylinder Automatic Model Code: PTCS44 / Stock: 11GC7427A 52,256 mi. $7,895 Internet Price 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring — Exterior: Light Sandstone Metallic Interior: Pebble Beige/Cream Drivetrain: 6 cylinder Automatic Model Code: RTYP53 / Stock: P2673 30,715 mi. $19,225 Internet Price 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT — Exterior: Black Interior: Other Drivetrain: 6 cylinder Automatic Model Code: RSKH53 / Stock: 10SF5438B 78,948 mi. $8,215 Internet Price 2008 Honda Accord Sdn 2.4 LX— Exterior: Gray Interior: Other Drivetrain: 4 cylinder Automatic Model Code: CP2638EW / Stock: 11S9036A 24,038 mi. $16,678 Internet Price 2009 Honda Accord Sdn EX-L — Exterior: Basque Red Pearl Interior: Ivory Drivetrain: 4 cylinder Automatic Stock: P2665A $22,985 Internet Price 2008 Honda Civic Sdn LX — Exterior: Gray Interior: Other Drivetrain: 4 cylinder Automatic Model Code: FA1658EW / Stock: 11S8940A 28,234 mi. $16,349 Internet Price

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2008 Honda Odyssey Touring — w/ RES/ Navigation Exterior: Taffeta White Interior: Other Drivetrain: 6 cylinder Automatic Model Code: RL3888KW / Stock: 10G4618A 47,163 mi. $26,958 Internet Price 2010 Hyundai Accent GLS — Exterior: Gray Interior: Other Drivetrain: 4 cylinder Manual Stock: 11T1362A 7,183 mi. $12,455 Internet Price

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