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THE 30TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE
A handful of residents attended a workshop Tuesday to discuss plans for a large-scale dog park at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Royal Palm Beach Village Engineer Chris Marsh led the workshop, which was also attended by village staff and elected officials. Page 3
St. Baldrick’s Day At Palm Beach Central
Palm Beach Central High School held its sixth annual St. Baldrick’s Day Pep Rally on Thursday, Dec. 5 in the school gym. The popular event raised more than $44,000 for pediatric cancer research. Page 5
RPB’s Cypress Trails Pro-Active With Struggling Readers
Cypress Trails Elementary School Principal Tameka Robinson and her instructional support team attended the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meeting Monday and explained how they coordinate efforts with teachers to help students who are not performing at grade level. Page 7
Palm Beach Hindu Mandir Celebrates Opening Of Temple
Palm Beach Hindu Mandir celebrated the grand opening of its new temple on Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event concluded three days of celebration for Palm Beach County’s Hindu community. Page 9
OPINION Wellington Should Buy Adjacent Office Park
The Wellington Village Council is considering a proposal that could make the Lake Wellington Professional Centre a village-owned property. There is still negotiating to be done, but the purchase is a smart move that will benefit Wellington in the long run. Page 4
The 30th annual Holiday Parade presented by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce rolled down Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington on Sunday, Dec. 8 with holiday floats and fun for all. The day began with the Holiday Mile Run/Walk, and after the parade, attendees enjoyed a day of fun at the Wellington Amphitheater. Shown here, the Elbridge Gale Elementar y School cheerleaders march in the parade. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Wellington Might Purchase Nearby Office Complex By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington soon could add the Lake Wellington Professional Centre to its municipal complex if Wellington Village Council members decide to purchase the property for $5 million. The council directed village staff Tuesday to set up a special meeting for further discussion on purchasing the 2.5-acre property, which currently houses 22,282 square feet of office space and is home to many local businesses. Though council members were largely in favor of acquiring the property, they wanted to have more discussion about it. “For a number of years, we have been discussing purchasing this property,” Village Manager Paul Schofield told council members. “We identified it as a possible part of our town center concept.” Schofield said the property had
three appraisals in 2011 with an average price of $4.8 million. Under the proposed agreement, Wellington would purchase the property for $5 million and the owner, former County Commissioner Ken Adams, would donate $1 million back to the village. “The donation would have to be a donation to the general fund and used for a public purpose,” Schofield said. “It could also be done with the village purchasing the property for $4 million and providing documentation that the original purchase price was $5 million.” Schofield said Adams was hoping to close on the property by the end of the year. He said the property nets about $830,000 a year with expenses of about $400,000, for a total profit of about $425,000. As part of the contract, three of the employees currently working See PURCHASE, page 18
Lox District Reports Progress RPB FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS With New In-House Equipment By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The long-reach mower purchased recently by the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District is already making significant improvements in the appearance of canal banks, District Administrator Stephen Yohe told the LGWCD Board of Supervisors on Monday. Delivery of a long-reach backhoe is also anticipated, which will enable the district to dig out canals to district specifications. Both mowing and canal dredging had been contracted services because the district did not have proper equipment. Neither has been done for several years since the district lost about $150,000 in annual financing for those services. A hedging demonstration was conducted on a canal along a portion of 161st Terrace North off North A Road on Nov. 21. Supervisor John Ryan, Councilman Ron Jarriel and several staff members were on hand. They watched the mower hedge about 600 feet of dense vegetation in one hour. “Since that time, if you’ve driven around the district, you’ll note an amazing difference just in the past three weeks where we have improved the appearance of the canal banks and maintenance
berms, and the general overall appearance as a result of the tractor,” Yohe said. Yohe added that NorTrac anticipates delivering a long-arm excavator the week of Dec. 16. “It’s in Tampa in about six pieces,” he said. “We anticipate that they will remain on schedule, and we will have the backhoe excavator next week.” The long-arm mower and 40foot-reach backhoe were approved in the 2014 LGWCD budget. When the backhoe arrives, district staff will finish the restoration of the A Road Canal South and around the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area on E Road and southern North Road. Yohe said engineering and surveying has been done by contractors using $30,000 available from a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, but a significant portion of the remaining $180,000 cost will be reimbursed in increments, which will come back to the district because most of the work will be done in-house. “Going forward, we’re going to use our in-house equipment, use the rates for the backhoes that were applied and paid for and accepted by the USDA on theA Canal work for the in-house work that we will conduct with our new back-
hoe. That’s approximately $145 an hour, which they have accepted,” Yohe said, adding that the cost includes operator, fuel and maintenance of the equipment. Yohe said he has talked with county officials about reinforcing the berm encircling the natural area after Tropical Storm Isaac caused water to overflow. “We have been wrestling with the county in regard to spilling into the preserve and affecting their natural vegetation,” Yohe said. “Not having the machine here, we obviously didn’t proceed. I sent a letter to the USDA today asking them for a 60-day extension.” The current agreement with the USDA for A Road and around the natural area expires on Jan. 18, but Yohe said he has received verbal approval from the USDA’s Jacksonville office. “We’re confident we’ll get that extension, and we’re confident that we’ll get it done in-house and restore the flow,” Yohe said, estimating that there’s about 4 feet of dirt in the A Canal. “I was always puzzled why the water wouldn’t go east and south from the A Canal.” In other business, Yohe said the district has retained e-City Services to enhance the LGWCD web site. The changes are expected to See LGWCD, page 18
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DINNER DANCE The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington held its annual dinner dance Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Guests enjoyed a silent auction and cocktails before dinner, dancing and a live auction. Shown here is Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his wife Dorothy with Marie and Dr. Carmine Priore. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 12
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The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Commons Park. Guests enjoyed activities like ice skating, sledding and crafts, as well as live performances, food and more. The evening was topped off with a visit from Santa Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony. Shown here, Linda and Luna Lopez spend quality time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
RPB Places Stricter Rules On Political Campaign Signs By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave preliminary approval last week to an ordinance that would more strictly regulate political signs on village and private property. At the Dec. 5 council meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the ordinance would amend the village’s sign code to allow campaign signs on village-owned property at specific locations approved by the council, rather than anywhere along public rights of way. Except for village-owned property, campaign signs could be displayed in any zoning district not more than 30 days prior to an election. For village-owned property, political campaign signs could be displayed not more than 14 days before an election and only at locations designated by the village.
Under the proposed ordinance, political campaign signs displayed on village-owned property would have been limited to no more than 4 feet wide by 4 feet high for no more than 8 square feet, which the council later changed to one standard yard sign size for public and private property. The display would be limited to two signs per candidate, ballot item or referendum question on each side. The signs may be placed where they are visible to passing traffic but do not create traffic or pedestrian hazards, and stakes may not penetrate the ground more than 12 inches. The locations include Crestwood Blvd. and Folsom Road, Okeechobee Blvd. and Wildcat Way, the northwest corner of State Road 7 and Belvedere Road, the northwest corner of Royal Palm Beach and Southern boulevards, and Okeechobee Blvd. near the See SIGNS, page 18
Wellington To Seek Opinions On Election Legal Fees By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of the Wellington Village Council agreed this week to get other legal opinions before deciding whether to repay Mayor Bob Margolis and Councilman John Greene for legal fees accrued during the 2012 election debacle. In a 2-1 vote, council members decided to seek an opinion from the Florida Attorney General’s Office, as well as a private attorney specializing in election law, on whether Wellington can legally reimburse Margolis and Greene. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig cast the dissenting vote, while Marg-
olis and Greene recused themselves from the vote. “At this point, based on everything we’ve talked about, we need those opinions to continue,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. “I’m not saying they didn’t need [attorneys], I’m just saying that taxpayers shouldn’t be obliged to provide them under these circumstances,” Gerwig countered. The issue stems from the March 2012 election, which saw the wrong voter tallies assigned to the candidates on election night. The votes were certified before an audit of the votes discovered the discrepancy.
After Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher said state law would not allow her to perform a hand recount without judicial intervention, lawsuits were filed and several candidates sought legal representation. The hand recount saw Margolis, Greene and Councilman Matt Willhite victorious, but each had to pay fees after hiring legal representation for the matter. Willhite said he was not seeking to have his fees reimbursed, noting that he continued to accept campaign donations as allowed by state law while the election was contested, which covered his legal fees.
Village Attorney Laurie Cohen explained that state law allows, in some cases, for reimbursement of legal fees, but only to public officials acting in their official capacity. “There also must be a public purpose in reimbursing them,” she said. “Although I think you can argue fairly successfully that there is a public purpose, I was not able to find any case law where a candidate was entitled to be able to receive public funds for an election dispute.” Because Greene and Margolis had not taken the oath of office, they may not have been consid-
ered elected officials — even if they had been technically elected by voters. “There are extenuating facts in this case that don’t meet the norm,” Cohen said. “From a moral perspective, you can say that these people were rightfully elected and it’s unfair for them to have to dip into their pockets to have the will of the voters counted. I think we can agree there is an unfairness here. The problem is we have to be able to defend it legally.” She suggested council members seek the opinion of the attorSee LEGAL FEES, page 4
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Residents Provide Input At Workshop On New RPB Dog Park
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A handful of residents attended a workshop Tuesday to discuss plans for a large-scale dog park at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Royal Palm Beach Village Engineer Chris Marsh led the workshop, which was also attended by village staff and elected officials. Marsh explained the materials provided for the workshop, which included 90,000 “dog dollars” that the village has allotted for development of the 4.15-acre park. Also provided were giant maps at each table for participants to do their planning; pipe cleaner fences; a gauge to measure distances on the maps; and symbols depicting benches, tables, pavilions and landscaping. Marsh did a PowerPoint presentation on how the session would be
conducted, including examples of existing dog parks in the village and the surrounding area. The village currently has three small dog parks: Crestwood Park (0.74 acre), Robiner Park (0.47 acre) and Home Place Park (0.43 acre). All have shaded or covered seating and water available, including a dog wash. Crestwood and Home Place have separate areas for large and small dogs. “They are spread evenly throughout the village, and if you look at the newest addition, which will be the Royal Palm Beach Commons Dog Park, geographically it makes sense as the fourth addition,” Marsh said. As examples of larger dog parks, he also showed diagrammed maps of the Wellington Dog Park on Greenbriar Blvd. (5.1 acres), Pooch Pines Dog Park at
Okeeheelee Park (2.97 acres), Canine Cove in Boca Raton (3.4 acres), Lake Ida West Dog Park in Delray Beach (2.8 acres) and Pompano Beach Dog Park (1.97 acres). “Many of you have visited these parks, and it will give you an idea of how to lay this park out,” Marsh said. The master plan for Commons Park was amended earlier this year to include a dog park and a community garden. Marsh explained that the council approved a budget of $63,000 for the dog park in 2013 and budgeted another $30,000 for 2014, increasing the budget to $93,000. “We will take the concepts from this evening’s meeting and present them to the council for site plan approval at either the last meeting in January or the first meeting in
Royal Palm Beach Village Engineer Chris Marsh reviews maps of the new dog park.
February,” he said. “After staff knows what we’re doing, it will take six to eight months to design and advertise the project, and an additional four to six months to construct it.” The nine residents were divided into three groups to formulate ideas for the park. “Each group gets 90,000 in dog dollars, which we printed out to keep you within the budget,” Marsh said. “Your goal is to create a dog park within that budget. This is a group effort. All members of the team will be given equal opportunity to provide input.” He emphasized that residents using the community garden would need access and that workshop participants would need to make that access part of the design. The “dog park catalog” included $18,000 for a 14-foot-by-18-foot
pavilion; $20,000 for a 25-foot, covered hexagonal doggie gym set; $16,000 for a 625-square-foot covered picnic area with concrete pad; $500 per waste bin; $1,500 for a dog water fountain; $5,000 for a dog wash; $5,000 for dog agility equipment; $300 per foot for shade trees; $900 per park bench; $1,500 per picnic table; $2,000 per handicapped parking space; $30 per linear foot for 4-foot-wide concrete paths; $15,000 for a water meter; $5 per foot for water lines; and $30 per foot for fencing. Marsh said that a good dog park requires sufficient size to avoid crowding, drinking water and shade, materials for cleanup after the dogs, two-gate entrances, and separate sections for large and small dogs. He recommended that participants start with the most
important features and then build around them. “As you identify features that will be incorporated into the park, start to set aside the dollars that you are going to set aside for that,” he instructed. One resident asked whether grants could be included in the plans for amenities, and Marsh recommended staying within the budget for now. “We can talk about what we’d like in the future, but for purposes of this workshop, we really want to get a concept within budget, and then we can talk about future grants or appropriations,” he said. Marsh added that eight royal palms are available that could be transplanted from Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at no cost because FPL is requiring the village to move them.
Residents Susan Weinstein, Kathy Schultz and Caren Griffen take part in the workshop.
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Western Council Names Wellington’s Quickel As Administrator
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Western Communities Council on Wednesday appointed Wellington Chief Financial Officer Tanya Quickel to replace Secretary/Treasurer John Bonde. Bonde is retiring as Wellington’s deputy manager, which also means he will be retiring from his position with the Western Communities Council, a panel made up of officials from western-area governments designed to coordinate local
response to regional issues. With the appointment, the board also changed Quickel’s title from secretary/treasurer to administrator. Quickel and Bonde share similar backgrounds. Both left the Indian Trail Improvement District as administrators to work for the Village of Wellington. Bonde said that the roles of Western Communities Council secretary and treasurer traditionally have been combined, and
vested not with an elected official, but a municipal staff member. “They are not voting members of the board,” Bonde explained. “They are your staff. That’s the way it has been interpreted.” Bonde’s predecessor as secretary/treasurer was attorney Charlie Schoech. Bonde added that the hosting governmental entity provides the recording secretary, and the Western Communities Council secretary coordinates the minutes,
makes sure they were taken and puts them into form. Bonde has also kept custody of records, given notice of meetings and conducted correspondence. As treasurer, Bonde has kept track of all funds, which currently total a little over $10,000. Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield said Bonde’s function has been more than that of a traditional secretary/treasurer. “Mr. Bonde has been our secretary for a number of years and has
not, in fact, been functioning as a secretary,” Schofield said. “He has been functioning as the council’s administrator. We expect more of him than you would normally expect. He has a larger hand in formulating policy than you would normally expect out of a board secretary. That is something we need to discuss. Are you looking for a board secretary or a council administrator?” Bonde said the Western Communities Council is not normally a
time-consuming organization, but there are periods when it gets active, citing the current State Road 7 issue as an example. “There has been some heightened activity, and it becomes a little bit more difficult to conduct all the things that are expected during those periods,” Bonde said. Wellington Councilman Howard Coates, currently serving as Western Communities Council president, suggested expanding See WEST COUNCIL, page 7
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Village Should Buy The Lake Wellington Professional Centre
This week, the Wellington Village Council considered a proposal that could make the Lake Wellington Professional Centre part of the developing Wellington Town Center complex. With the Wellington Municipal Complex, the Wellington Community Center, the Wellington Aquatics Complex, the Wellington Amphitheater and Scott’s Place playground, the site has become the heart of Wellington, drawing residents from across the community to events. But the community is quickly outgrowing the space, even though it’s fairly new. From the popular Food Truck Invasion to seniors luncheons, holiday performances, swim meets and more, the area is constantly buzzing with activity. With the planned community center expansion, Wellington will be able to offer residents even more opportunities to get out and enjoy themselves. With the proposed purchase of the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, Wellington has the opportunity to grab a piece of land that could benefit residents for years to come. Ideally located just west of the pool, the site could one day serve as a much-needed expansion to facilities. Of course, there are the businesses to think of. The Lake Wellington Professional Centre has served as a business hub for many years, housing some of Wellington’s most well-known
businesses. Small businesses are the lifeblood of this community, and the village must be careful not to displace local businesses already in the center. But with Village Manager Paul Schofield estimating that Wellington would need eight to 10 years to recoup the $5 million cost of the site, the village has an opportunity to cultivate and grow the business community in the area while setting aside what will be valuable land for future public use. There are plenty of ways Wellington could use the site, chief among them a senior center. Although plans for the community center have taken senior needs into consideration, many have pushed for a dedicated senior space, and this could be an opportunity for Wellington to give seniors their own place. There isn’t any land left for Wellington to acquire without encroaching on homes, and the village would be smart to snap the site up. Years ago, when Wellington first considered buying the site that now houses the Town Center complex, some questioned the purchase. But the property has become integral to Wellington’s expanded services, allowing the village to continue to grow. There is still a lot to be negotiated, but we believe purchasing the Lake Wellington Professional Centre is a smart move that will benefit Wellington in the long run.
letters to the editor Beware Acreage Break-Ins
I live in The Acreage. My house was broken into eight days ago. Two hours later, the couple across the canal had their house broken into. This all happens during daytime hours. I had Channel 12 out here last week. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office did not bother interviewing my neighbor, who saw a truck on my property at 11 a.m. I am the one who took pictures of the track marks. There is another family in this area who had their house broken into less than a month ago. Information of possible suspects, the vehicle description and tag number all were called in to the PBSO. It seems the PBSO is extremely slow to respond to burglar alarms, giving the thieves plenty of time of commit their crimes. It’s always the same. End of the street by a canal, in the middle of the day, glass sliding doors. It appears to be a group of three: two guys and a girl in a beaten-up old work truck with a wooden bed. They’re in and out in 15 minutes. Beate Kolany The Acreage
System Favors Developers
There is a proposal going through the Palm Beach County Planning & Zoning Commission and the Palm Beach County Commission to drop a high-density urban development called Minto
West into the heart of the central western communities, a decidedly rural area. During this process, many of us who live in this area asked the county commission to hold some evening meetings at the county’s Vista Center office on Jog Road. This would have enabled many more residents to ask questions and provide input. As it is, normal county commission meetings held in downtown West Palm Beach are both distant and take place during normal business hours, precluding many from participating in the “government of, by and for the people” principle. We have now learned that is will not occur as it was first projected. What are we to think? It is so tremendously inconvenient for a few public servants to give up a few evenings in order to maximize public input. This serves the vested interest of the developers and not the people. Those with the money talk and the rest of us can take a walk. It is time to go to election of commissioners on a countywide basis so any single area is not beset upon by the whims of those who do not represent that area. I’m highly disappointed with the present board. Dr. J. William Louda Loxahatchee Groves
Mortgagee Has Duty To Maintain The Property
A mortgagee is usually a bank that has a lien on real estate to secure the debt owed to the bank
by the homeowner. Assume the following facts: your neighbor has moved out of his house and has stopped paying on his mortgage. The property is in shambles; living room chairs are sitting in the yard, the grass is a foot high and there is trash everywhere you look. What do you do? If you live in Royal Palm Beach, call the zoning officer or call Mayor Matty Mattioli if you want fast action. According to the municipal ordinance, the bank is responsible for the property if it has served a notice of default or foreclosure. Sec. 6-197 of the code requires the bank to register with the code enforcement officer or designee and “perform an inspection at least once a month of the property that is the security for the mortgage.” Sec. 6-198 requires, in part, that, “Front, side and rear yard landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the village’s code of ordinances... Failure of the mortgagee and/or property owner of record to properly maintain the property subject to this division shall be deemed a violation of this code.” At any rate the fines assessed might help finance your government to the tune of $500 per day. Set aside the question as to whether the municipality has the authority to assess a penalty against the bank; next time you think about cutting the grass of the abandoned house next door to you, or picking up the trash, make the call instead and let Mayor Matty take care of it. Frank Morelli Wellington
Look Into Sem Pratt Project
The following letter is addressed to County Commissioner Jess Santamaria. It was sent to the Town-Crier for publication. Dear Commissioner, I don’t know if you have traveled Seminole Pratt Whitney Road recently or not. No matter though, as little has changed in the past six months. I wonder if anyone on the county level inspects or holds accountable the firm that is doing the road building. It seems to me, as an Acreage resident who drives this road repeatedly, that little if any work is actually done on this stretch. Countless times the construction vehicles either sit abandoned or just push and roll dirt ad infinitum with no completion or paving ever done. That is, until someone complains and the media looks in. Then, in a matter of days, a section of road gets quickly paved. Then it’s back to the endless rolling and scraping. The road surface is smoothed all down in preparation for paving, then it is mysteriously torn back up again and more rolling and scraping occurs, on and on. It seems to me, and many others that I have spoken with on this very issue, that the contractors have zero incentive to complete this project. Are they not on a time schedule with incentive-based goals like every other road construction project,? Are they just a mismanaged company? I don’t know for sure, but I am certain that someone in the county engineering department should
be queried on this topic. Because, frankly, this road construction project has become a joke within the western communities. As an addendum, I was reminded by my wife this evening of the extreme safety hazard this construction or lack thereof is creating. It is not only dangerous during the day, but at night during weather conditions. The road is a severe accident waiting to happen. Donald Reese The Acreage
The Company Abrams Keeps
I would indeed be remiss if I didn’t comment on Frank Morelli’s recent description of County Commissioner Steve Abrams, whom he apparently admires and holds as an example of a laudatory life. As I remember, and as some
quick fact-checking verifies, I don’t understand what constitutes such high praise. Harkening back to 2008 when Mr. Abrams was a full partner in Scott Rothstein’s law firm, problems with the legal system began, detailed in a series of articles in The Palm Beach Post. Investigations concluded that Mr. Rothstein was complicit in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme for which he received 50 years in prison. This brings into question Mr. Abrams’ wisdom in associating with a law firm involved in such activity, and Mr. Morelli’s choice for praise. Mr. Morelli would have been better off with someone more praiseworthy, someone who contributes his entire salary paid to him serving the people of Palm Beach County — someone like County Commissioner Jess Santamaria! Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach
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‘Positive Train Control’ Is A Technology That Is Long Overdue! The horrific train derailment in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., which recently killed four passengers and injured over 60, most probably could have been prevented if the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) had put in place a 2008 federal law mandating “Positive
Footloose and... By Jules W. Rabin
Train Control,” which is technologically setup as a fail-safe system to prevent such tragedies. National Transportation Safety Board Member Earl Weener said publicly that the PTC system “could have prevented” the debacle. The MTA chose to spend
the money for the PTC system on big-ticket public expansion projects. Their logic was that commuter railroads already had strong safety systems. PTC uses global positioning satellites and transponders to track trains and override controls when
dangerous situations arise. According to the experts, it could have made all the difference where engineer William Rockefeller dozed off at the controls as the train hurtled at 82 miles per hour, coming to a curve which had a 30-mile-perhour speed limit. Experts say PTC
would have caught the problem in time to halt the train. The MTA now has decided that PTC makes sense and promises to move aggressively to install the system by 2015. Better late than never, certainly when it is a case of life or death. Full speed ahead!
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continued from page 1 ney general and an attorney with a background in election law. Councilman Howard Coates, an attorney, agreed on getting an outside opinion. “I do believe there is arguably a public purpose from the standpoint of achieving a proper result from an election,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that a winning candidate can get sued and have to pay fees. But we’re not up here to decide what’s morally correct when it comes to spending taxpayer dollars. We can only decide what we are legally permitted to.” Coates said he believed reimbursement was the right thing to do but wanted to be sure it was legal. Willhite asked whether Wellington would be safe from lawsuits if the Attorney General’s Office said the village could reimburse Greene and Margolis. Cohen said lawsuits could be filed, but that the opinion would serve to back up the village’s decision. “The opinion would be persuasive to the court,” she said. “But it’s not binding to the court.” Willhite said he believes there
is a public purpose to reimbursing candidates who are successfully elected. “The public purpose is that we made sure the rightful candidates are in place,” he said. “If you’re a losing candidate and you challenge an election and are unsuccessful, you shouldn’t be reimbursed. But if you challenge an election and... were proven to be the true winner, that’s making sure our residents’ votes are upheld.” Willhite noted that because the supervisor of elections is a village contractor, Wellington is obligated to cover the legal costs. “It becomes the burden of this village,” he said. “She works for us. If she makes a mistake — just like any contractor who messes up a road or sidewalk — we own that problem.” Gerwig noted that all the candidates had the opportunity to continue to raise money to cover legal fees, just as Willhite had. Further, she didn’t believe the candidates required legal representation. “No one here filed lawsuits,” she said. “None of us asked for this situation, and I don’t think we should bear the burden of those legal fees.” Gerwig also didn’t want to pay $2,500 to get a legal opinion from an elections attorney. “I don’t think
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we should spend more taxpayer dollars on this,” she said. Gerwig was also concerned that although Willhite was not requesting reimbursement, it might be improper for him to vote on the issue. She suggested bringing the issue to the Florida Commission on Ethics. She made a motion to seek an opinion from both the attorney general and the commission on ethics, but it died for lack of a second. Willhite then made a motion to have a private election lawyer review the case and give an opinion, as well as to request an opinion from the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Coates seconded the motion, which passed 2-1. Wellington officials sought an opinion this week from the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics as to whether Greene and Margolis could weigh in on the matter. The commission ruled that Margolis could speak on Greene’s case and Greene on Margolis’, but Coates disagreed. “I think we’re setting policy here,” he said. At the beginning of the meeting, Coates made a successful motion to have the items combined into a single discussion, meaning neither Margolis nor Greene could contribute.
Vinceremos Riding Center’s Annual Dinner Set For Feb. 7
The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will hold its 27th annual fundraising dinner and auction on Friday, Feb. 7 at the International Polo Club in Wellington. Vinceremos has provided equine-assisted therapies for people with varying physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities for more than 30 years, operating under the motto that “ability overcomes disability.” Founded by Executive Director Ruth Menor in 1982, Vinceremos has enabled many individuals to overcome limitations while challenging them to achieve new levels of capability, movement and communication. The annual charity event is a vital part of the organization’s efforts to raise funds for overhead expenses, as well as for the expansion of services and facilities. With an annual Vinceremos budget of $850,000, the dinner and auction event plays a critical role in helping the nonprofit organization meet its financial needs.
preliminary rounds held on the three Thursdays leading up to the dinner and auction, and culminating with the final rounds on Feb. 7 during the dinner and auction at the International Polo Club. Title sponsors of the buck off, Benefab Products and Floridian Community Bank, will be supporting the dinner and auction. Benefab (www.benefabproducts. com) offers beneficial ceramic products for horses and riders, while Floridian Community Bank, with a branch in Wellington, supports Vinceremos’ efforts to make a positive impact on its community of riders. Vinceremos also thanks sponsors Purina and the Palm Beach Equine Clinic, official veterinarians of Vinceremos horses. The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center is located in Loxahatchee Groves, directly behind Palms West Hospital. To learn more about the annual dinner and auction, or about Vinceremos services, visit www.vinceremos.org or call (561) 792-9900.
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Last year’s dinner and auction was a tremendous success, with 525 attendees, bringing in charitable donations of $450,000. This year’s event is on track to be the most successful to date. “Pioneering New Frontiers” will be the theme as the organization works toward covering operating expenses and raising money for Phase II of the “Covering Our Kids” campaign, which includes new stabling, as well as therapy rooms and classrooms. Attendees will enjoy Wild West décor and can come decked out in western cowboy attire. The event includes live and silent auctions, with a separate silent auction lounge boasting over 200 items up for bid. Vinceremos plans to continue the exciting and popular recent tradition of the annual buck off, a mechanical bull-riding contest, while also adding a Texas hold ’em poker tournament to the fundraising event. Both the buck off and the poker tournament include three
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Palm Beach Central Students Shave Their Heads For St. Baldrick’s
Palm Beach Central High School held its sixth annual St. Baldrick’s Day Pep Rally on Thursday, Dec. 5 in the school gym. After students raised at least $100, they could get their heads shaved or girls could donate their hair to Locks of Love. The event raised more than Photos By Denise Fleischman/Town-Crier $44,000 for pediatric cancer research.
Andy Burgard gets his head shaved by Heather Douglas.
Chante Burrows and Alexandra Freedman donate their hair to Locks of Love.
“The Bald Babes” shaved their heads for the cause.
Vice Principal Larry Greenberg and Kayla Long with the check.
Don Meyers got shaved by Charlene West.
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Back to Basics Angel Program volunteers helped founder Beverly Perham sort and wrap gifts last week. The gifts will go to the more than 5,000 needy children in Palm Beach County whose names were submitted for the Angel Program. photos by Denise Fleischman/town-crier
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Portable Toilet Stolen From Royal Palm Park
By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report DEC. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded Monday to Commons Park off Royal Palm Beach Blvd. regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the complainant is an employee of a port-o-potty company. The employee reported that sometime over the weekend, someone removed a green handicap Port-O-Let belonging to his company from the great lawn at the park. The employee said that the company delivered four PortO-Lets to the park last Friday at approximately 5 p.m., and when they returned to the park to pick them up at 11 a.m. Monday, one was missing. The stolen port-opotty is valued at approximately $2,100. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. ••• DEC. 4 — A resident of the Bayhill Estates community contacted the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Wednesday to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim attempted to file a joint tax return and was given a message that her tax return could not be processed and had been declined. When the victim called the Internal Revenue Service, she was told that someone had used her taxpayer identification number on a fraudulent return. The victim did not know how her information was compromised. There was no further information available at the time of the report. DEC. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched to a business on Business Parkway last Thursday night following a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim parked her vehicle outside the business at approximately 8 p.m. and left her purse on the front passenger seat. Sometime between 8 and 9:15 p.m., someone smashed the vehicle’s front passenger window and stole the bag. According to the report, the handbag contained a gold, emerald and diamond ring, a gold ladies watch with diamonds, bank cards, Social Security cards and driver’s licenses. The stolen items were valued at approximately $3,500. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. DEC. 6 — A resident of the Fox Trail neighborhood called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Friday to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service dated Friday, Nov. 29 informing her that an unknown person used her name and Social Security number to file taxes for 2012. The victim did not know how her personal information was compromised. There was no further information available at the time of the report. DEC. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was called to a beauty supply store on State Road 7 last Saturday afternoon regarding a delayed theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, an unknown black female entered the store carrying a large bag. The suspect stole 20 designer fragrances valued at $1,428 and exited the store. According to the report, the suspect returned last Saturday at approximately 1:55 p.m., but was watched closely by employees and did not take anything. There was no further information available at the time of the report.
DEC. 8 — A West Palm Beach man was arrested early last Sunday morning on public drinking charges after he was observed drinking in a parking lot outside the Palms West Plaza on Southern Blvd. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to the area and made contact with 22-year-old Leonardo Mendez Mateo, who was discovered drinking a beer outside a bar in the plaza. Mendez Mateo was arrested and issued a notice to appear in court. DEC. 8 — A Wellington man was arrested last Sunday afternoon on drug charges following a traffic stop near the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Royal Fern Drive. According to a PBSO report, 52-year-old Vincent Fiorillo was stopped by a deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington for driving under the influence. According to the report, during a search of the vehicle, the deputy discovered two grams of crack cocaine, a gram of marijuana and four used crack pipes. Fiorillo was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and drug equipment possession. DEC. 8 — A Pompano Beach man was arrested Sunday night on drug charges following a traffic stop on Southern Blvd. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 11:11 p.m., a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation observed a vehicle being driven by 28-year-old Jeremy Percivalle with an expired tag run a red light. According to the report, the deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with Percivalle. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy discovered a yellow pill later identified as Xanax, approximately two grams of marijuana and a glass bowl. Percivalle was arrested and taken to the county jail, where he was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment possession. DEC. 9 — A resident of the Pinewood community contacted the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday morning to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Thursday and 9:42 a.m. Monday, someone stole the victim’s garbage can from the end of her driveway. The stolen garbage can was valued at approximately $50. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. DEC. 9 — A resident of Gardenia Drive called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach on Monday evening following a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left her home at approximately 7:30 a.m. and returned home at approximately 6 p.m. During that time, someone used a prying tool to open the front door latch and enter the home. According to the report, once inside, the perpetrator(s) stole two Movado watches, a Vizio television and a laptop computer. A neighbor reported observing a white Ford Expedition backed into the home’s driveway at approximately 9 a.m., and then saw an unknown male suspect at the door. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’10” tall and 240 lbs., wearing a white t-shirt. According to the report, DNA evidence was collected at the scene, and a person of interest was identified. There was no further information available at the time of the report.
Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Matthew Mecca is a white male, 6’ tall and weighing 160 lbs., with red hair and hazel eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 05/24/91. Mecca is wanted for violation of probation on charges of attempted trafficking in cocaine. His last known addresses were Church Street in West Palm Beach and Horseshoe Trace in Wellington. He is wanted as of 12/05/13. • Daryl Sapp is a white male, 5’9” tall and weighing 175 lbs., with brown hair and green eyes. His date of birth is 08/13/68. Sapp is wanted on felony charges of aggravated stalking. His address is listed as at large. He is wanted as of 12/05/13. 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.crimestoppers pbc.com.
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Cypress Trails Pro-Active In Working With Struggling Readers
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Cypress Trails Elementary School Principal Tameka Robinson and her instructional support team attended the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meeting Monday and explained how they coordinate efforts with teachers to help students who are not performing at grade level. Educators joining Robinson for the presentation were Stacey Ryerson, Carmen Morgan, Keisha Blackwood and Theresa Ventriglio. “These individuals play a very integral part assisting our teachers and students during the instructional day,” Robinson said. “I just wanted to highlight the things they do to support us through an instructional day, [including] planning instructional strategies for the teacher and the parent so that we can meet the needs of some of those students who are having difficulties.” Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) teacher Theresa Ventriglio, who also sits on the
Wellington Education Advisory Board, said SAI is targeted toward students in grades 2 through 4 who are reading below grade level. “We pull students into my classroom and provide them with explicit instructions to help build up their reading capacity,” she explained. Ventriglio works with three to four students at a time outside of what is called the “90-minute reading block,” she said, noting that the state mandates that students receive 90 minutes of uninterrupted reading time. “What SAI does is it works outside of that 90-minute block and it provides additional support for those students primarily in grades 2 through 4 who are reading below grade level,” she said. “I work very closely with the homeroom teachers. Between the two of us, we can provide the best instruction for students who need that little bit of extra help.” Ventriglio provides researchbased instruction that is delivered explicitly, systematically and totally needs-based.
“What that means is we try to have ongoing data analysis and ways to best meet the needs of our students,” she said. “The focus of the instruction is in fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, phonemic awareness and oral language. Those are the components of reading, so we work on all those components to try to make our students more proficient.” Board Member Renata Espinoza asked whether the program is after school or during regular school hours, and Ventriglio said it is done during the day, for about 30 to 45 minutes daily. “We squeeze that into the very busy day that our students have,” Ventriglio said. “They have that 90-minute reading block, and then they have me on top of that.” She said staff helps students make up for the loss of other subjects but that they do not miss core courses, including math, science or writing. “The teacher and I work closely together to make sure all the child is missing comes back to that child by the end of the day, so they re-
ally don’t miss any instruction,” Ventriglio said. The instruction uses “Level of Literacy Intervention,” known as LLI, a systematic progression of word work used in small groups to help students improve their reading. “We figure out where the students are, we group them accordingly, and then LLI is the system that we use to move them forward to improve their reading,” Ventriglio said, explaining that every school in the district received an LLI kit. “That’s a really good thing that the district saw the value and took the initiative to purchase for all the schools in the district.” Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara said he appreciated the school’s targeting of reading skills at that grade level, due to recognition that students who are below reading proficiency at third grade seldom catch up. “I think we know how important reading is,” Hmara said. “We hear over and over again about the slippery slope once kids get past third grade in particular and find
themselves not reading at grade level. This seems like exactly the right thing to be doing.” Ventriglio said the goal is to target students as early as possible. “It used to be at grade 4, but now the district has dropped it down to grade 2,” she said, explaining that
assessments are in place as early as kindergarten and first grade. “We have standards that a child has to meet at every grade level.” When a child is not meeting that standard, the child’s teacher would call Ventriglio to get her involved.
Cypress Trails Elementary School’s Singing Lions Chorus, under the direction of Aggie Austin-Guyer, perform at the meeting.
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Santa Visits Wellington Edge Community For Annual Holiday Party
The Wellington Edge community held its annual holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 8 with more than 100 children, who waited patiently for Santa’s arrival. For more than two decades, the community has held its annual party following the Wellington Holiday Parade. Everyone was treated to a wonderful performance by Donna Tucci’s School of Dance. Clubhouse Social Director Donna Pirrotta organizes this event each year for the families of Wellington Edge, kicking off the joyous holiday season.
Social committee members MaryAnn Caroline, Katherine Evangelista and Gloria Virga with Barry Rivera, and Clubhouse Social Director Donna Pirrotta.
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continued from page 3 the secretary/treasurer duties to include executive director-type responsibilities. Bonde explained that Schoech
as secretary/treasurer was largely giving legal advice. “His approach to secretary was minutes and legal,” Bonde said. “Mine has been more administrative.” Royal Palm Beach Councilman David Swift, his community’s voting member, said he understood the role Bonde has played with the organization.
Hometown Food Drive Feeds 117 Families
Santa arrived on a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue truck. “If the Village of Royal Palm Beach were going to fill his shoes, we don’t have someone,” Swift said. “Does Wellington?” “There will be a recommendation,” Schofield said. “You see the recommendation sitting in front of you.” Bonde introduced Quickel, Recording Secretary Laura Aldrich and Kim Hutchison, Quickel’s administrative assistant. “Those are the people who have done the work,” Bonde said. “I have been hiding behind some very qualified and talented people. They make me look a lot better than I really am.” Bonde said he has worked with Aldrich for seven years. “She has been everything behind the scenes for this and many other organiza-
tions, including the Florida Association of Special Districts and other groups that I have been committed to,” Bonde said, explaining that Aldrich has been working on her own time to support the Western Communities Council and other responsibilities that Bonde has a role in. “I believe that she will continue to do that, with the manager’s permission, for whoever is the next secretary,” Bonde said. He said Quickel had been hired recently as Wellington’s chief financial officer. “She came by way of Indian Trail, and now she’s a member of Wellington staff,” Bonde said. “I’ve worked with Tanya before in another agency, and I’m very glad that she’s here.”
Families gathered during the party to capture the special moment. He also introduced Kim Hutchison, another Wellington staff member who came from ITID, where she was Quickel’s administrative assistant. “She’s here tonight to provide support in expanding her role here with the Village of Wellington,” Bonde said. “These are very dedicated people. I’m retiring, as you know. I’m trying to set this up to put you all in some good hands.” “This is an opportunity to serve your community in a volunteer capacity that we all look forward to,” Schofield said. Schofield made a motion to appoint Quickel as secretary/ treasurer and change her title to Western Communities Council administrator. The motion carried unanimously.
Western Communities Council President Howard Coates thanks John Bonde for his service to the organization. photo by ron bukley/town-crier
Wycliffe Donates To Quantum House
With generous community donations, Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive was able to provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 117 local families. Wellington thanks residents for their participation, along with the following community partners for making the food drive a resounding success: Wellington faithbased organizations, Keller Williams Realty, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Ultima Fitness, Walgreens, Whole Foods Market and Jet Hauling.
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On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Wycliffe Charities presented the Quantum House with an $11,000 donation. The staff and members at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club participated in a supply fundraiser during the month of November for Quantum House, in which numerous carloads of supplies were delivered. Since 2007, over $41,000 and countless supplies have been donated to Quantum House by Wycliffe Charities. The Quantum House reduces the burden for families whose
children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for a serious medical condition. The 10-suite hospital hospitality house provides lodging, meals, care and compassion to more than 500 family members each year. Wycliffe Charities is an organization of Wycliffe members dedicated to raising money for local Palm Beach County charities only. To date this year, Wycliffe Charities has raised over $100,000. For more information, call Alexandra Rappaport at (561) 964-9200 or visit www.wycliffecc.com.
Wycliffe Charities officers Marge Goldner, Steve Goldberg and Sue Webber present a check for $11,000.00 to Quantum House.
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Backyard Farm Real ID Deadline Workshop Jan. 11 One Year Away The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free vegetable growing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Mounts Botanical Garden at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Registered attendees will learn the secrets of vegetable gardening in South Florida from Arthur Kirstein, coordinator of agricultural economic development, and Mike Page, Mounts Botanical Garden horticultural supervisor. The focus of the workshop is on using established agricultural techniques for successful, small-area vegetable gardens. Tips and techniques on site preparation, seedling establishment, plantings, crop maintenance and harvesting will be covered. A tour of the Mounts Botanical Garden vegetable garden will be included. The program is free of charge, but is limited to the first 100 individuals to sign up. To register, contact Melissa Allman at mallman@pbcgov.org.
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Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon alerts drivers born after Dec. 1, 1964 that their one-year countdown to meet the federal Real ID deadline started Dec. 1. Drivers and individuals with state-issued licenses and IDs born after Dec. 1, 1964 have until Dec. 1, 2014 to comply with the federal Real ID law. A license meeting Real ID standards will be required to board a commercial flight or enter a federal building. Those born before Dec. 1, 1964 have until 2017 to meet the requirement. “The intent of this law is to help keep us safe from terrorists and improve the integrity and security of state-issued licenses and IDs,” Gannon said. “Secure identification documents are a vital component of preventing another attack on our country and reducing fraud.” How do you know if you have a Real ID license? Real ID licenses and ID cards have a star in the upper right-hand corner. If you don’t have a star, the license is not Real ID-compliant.
news Briefs Real ID licenses cannot be issued online or by mail. Homeland Security requires that you bring original documents to prove birth, Social Security and residence. If you’ve changed your name, for example by marriage, then you’ll need additional documents. “We want to help people get prepared. This is an easy transaction when you bring the right documents,” Gannon said. “We suggest against waiting until the last minute.” People are also advised to check when their license expires. If it expires after the deadline, plan to renew early. Licenses and ID cards can be renewed 18 months in advance. In 2010, the Florida Legislature transferred the job of issuing Real ID-compliant licenses and ID cards to local tax collectors. Gannon’s office has seven locations providing the service. For more info., visit www. pbctax.com/real-id.
Dec. 14 Gym Re-Dedication
The Village of Wellington invites the community to the of-
ficial Village Park Gymnasium re-dedication Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. The re-dedication will be held outside the main entrance leading to the gymnasium. There will be a brief ceremony highlighting the various improvements, followed by a ribbon cutting with the Wellington Village Council. Fo more info., call (561) 7914000 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov.
actors, as well as the opportunity to be coached on individual monologues and a mock audition. Pre-register at www.wellington childrenstheatre.com or call (561) 223-1928. Class size is limited, and a prepared monologue is required. Also this month are appoint-
ment-only auditions for Les Misérables and Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Auditions began Dec. 9 for the Wellington Children’s Theatre Musical Theatre Workshops, and performances will take place in April. Call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre. com for more info.
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RPB Festival Of Lights Brings Holiday Family Fun To Commons Park
The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Commons Park. Guests enjoyed activities like ice skating, sledding and crafts, as well as live performances, food and more. The evening was topped off with a visit from Santa Photos By Denise Fleischman/Town-Crier Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony.
Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli, Santa and Mrs. Claus and Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara.
Hanna Robinson sleds down the snow hill.
Genchi Dance Studios dancers Jannsen Wolfe, Chanel Pereira, Antonia Ysaguirre, Isabella Wagner and Catarina Provenzano.
Dancers from Giselle’s Dance Studio perform for the crowd.
The Pop Warner Royal Palm Beach Wildcat Cheerleaders.
Jack Mundell tries ice skating for the first time as dad, Steve, looks on.
Palm Beach Hindu Mandir Celebrates Opening Of New Area Temple
Palm Beach Hindu Mandir celebrated the grand opening of its new temple on Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee on Sunday, Dec.8. The event concluded three days of celebration for Palm Beach County’s Hindu community. For more info., call (561) 352-1954 or visit www.pbhindumandir.org. photos by Damon Webb/town-crier
Members of the congregation with Priest Vishu Sharma.
Priest Vishu Shama delivers a sermon.
Ramu Sharma, President Bill Singh and Priest Vishu Sharma.
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Wellington Boys & Girls Club Dinner Dance Returns To Wycliffe
The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington held its annual dinner dance Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Guests enjoyed a silent auction and cocktails before dinner, dancing and a live auction. For more info., visit www.bgcpbc.org. Photos By Lauren Miró/Town-Crier
Boys & Girls Club CEO Jaene Miranda and Dr. Juan Ortega with Mary Lou and Scott Bedford.
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw installs the new board of directors.
Sara Gehrke with Neil Hirsch.
Michelle Hall, Ray Mooney, Jeff Hall, Terrie Mooney, Kristina Havelos and Chris Welling wait for the photo booth.
(Left) Heidi Harland and Maria Becker. (Right) Event Chairs Dr. Jon and Marni Arenstein with their award.
The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club’s Latricia Jenkins and Kenda Peterson with some of the club’s children.
New Acreage Green Market Kicks Off At Acreage Community Park
The grand opening of the new Acreage Green Market was held Sunday, Dec. 8 at Acreage Community Park. The market offers products from fresh fruit and vegetables to pastries and home goods. Many people from the community shopped around and enjoyed all of the goods that the market had to offer. The market will take place weekly on Sundays. photos by Jayme Salerno/town-crier
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Elbridge Gale Teacher Yanerys Viter Receives Education Excellence Award
Elbridge Gale Elementary School teacher Yanerys Viter was recently presented the Excellence in Education award by Gov. Rick Scott in connection with Hispanic Heritage Month. Viter, who teaches science, social studies and Spanish in grades two and three, was the winner in the elementary school category. “It is an honor to represent elementary school teachers for the State of Florida,” Viter said. “As I am sure they all do, I strive to foster knowledge, honor diversity and inspire lifelong learning in every child.” At Elbridge Gale, Viter implemented a dual-language program in English and Spanish and offers a Spanish Club after school. She is certified in ESOL and gifted, and is working on her master’s degree
in educational leadership. A “Beginning Teacher of the Year” award winner, Viter is the academic advisor for the afterschool program, a member of the SIP, Safety and Green School committees, and the secretary of the School Advisory Council. At the Governor’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Viter, along with the middle and high school Excellence in Education Award winners, each received $1,500 provided by Volunteer Florida.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members Tom Wenham, Anthony Forgione, Dr. Jeffrey Zipp and Dr. Samuel Fatzone with student artists Talia Fradkin, Alison Liquori, Wellington Art Society President Leslie Pfeiffer and Wellington’s Michelle Garvey.
Wellington Rec Board Recognizes Student Artists
(Right) First Lady Ann Scott, Yanerys Vitar, Gov. Rick Scott and Prudential representative Mike Jennings, who presented the check on behalf of Volunteer Florida.
Wellington Student Discusses Education With Rep. Pafford
Local student and Wellington resident Talia Fradkin, a Florida Virtual School legislative ambassador, met recently with State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86) to discuss education issues. “Online education allows students to enrich their educational experience beyond what is offered at the brick-and-mortar schools through greater access to electives such as foreign languages and Advanced Placement classes,” Fradkin said. Also in attendance were Florida Virtual School United States history instructor Jennifer Lachmund and Florida Virtual School geometry instructor Ricardo Roque. The meeting was held to discuss education and educational funding, and spotlight educational issues in Florida. Florida Virtual School, a public school option, offers more than 120 courses to all students, including AP classes, core courses and electives.
Wellington Resident In Fitness Contest
Wellington resident Jen Mezzetti is one of the top 20 semifinalists in the Bodybuilding.com BodySpace SpokesModel Search for 2014. Bodybuilding.com is the world’s largest online fitness community. Mezzetti was chosen as a semifinalist via her YouTube video entry submission. Hundreds of videos were submitted for consideration, and Mezzetti’s story placed her in the top 5. One inspiring man and one motivational woman will be chosen to represent Bodybuilding. com as their Bodyspace SpokesModel for 2014. If Mezzetti advances, she will be flown to Los Angeles in order to appear and compete against the other five finalists at the Iron Man Magazine’s 2014 Los Angeles Fitness Expo on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 and 26. The
semifinalists will also receive a photo shoot as well as some fitness prizes. If Mezzetti is chosen as the new face of BodySpace for 2014 she will appear on the cover of Iron Man Magazine and be featured in an article about the contest in the magazine. She will also become a Team Bodybuilding.com Athlete for one year, will appear in national advertising campaigns for Bodybuilding.com, and will represent Bodybuilding.com at both the 2014 Arnold Expo in Ohio and the 2014 Olympia Expo in L.A. The first 20 contestants were chosen by a committee at Bodybuilding.com after viewing their entrance videos. Mezzetti’s page can be viewed at bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/ xojenny95.
On Dec. 2, Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recognized three student artists who participated in Wellington’s Student Art Program High School Art Display: Talia Fradkin, Alison Liquori and Cody Ballard, who was unable to attend. The students’ work is currently on display in the Wellington Community Center through Jan-
uary 2014. The program is run in conjunction with the Wellington Art Society, which administers and organizes outreach programs and scholarships in the western communities. Currently, the Wellington Art Society has 40 works of art by 18 artists on display in the second-floor gallery at the Wellington Municipal Complex.
Area Boys Collect Hygiene Items For The Lord’s Place
Kevin Swink Completes Army Basic
Army Pvt. Kevin B. Swink has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, Swink received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army his-
tory, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses. Swink is the son of Boyce and Terri Swink. He is a 2009 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School.
Alex Ng, Devin Wallace and Andre Ferreira have completed their annual hygiene product donation to the Lord’s Place homeless shelter. Each year, a Marriott hotel helps out with the donation of travel-size hygiene products. The boys are now collecting new socks and toothbrushes for the shelter. The boys started collecting hygiene items for the Lord’s Place in 2005. Starting their senior year in high school next year, they are grooming their siblings to take over the cause. Show here are (L-R) Wallace, Ferreira and Ng.
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New Horizons Holds Canned Food Drive
This month, New Horizons Elementary School students are focusing on specific ways to show kindness to others, including giving to those in need. Through the student council-sponsored Food For Families Food Drive, the school collected 1,865 pounds of food, which was given to Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach. New Horizons thanks the student council, under the direction of teacher Pat Klammer, and all student participants. Pictured here is second grade teacher Robin Mau with her students delivering donated foods to the drop-off area.
Lox Groves Students Send Cards To Troops
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School’s students and staff recently participated in a school-wide project, sending more 430 cards to servicemen and women for the holiday season. Students were very excited to be able to send personal messages, give thanks for their service and share well-wishes with one and all. A special thanks goes out to Staples in Royal Palm Beach, which donated mailing labels for the project. Pictured here is second-grader D.J. Reyes making a card.
Wellington Elementary Chorus To Host Musical
The spotlights will be burning bright on Wednesday, Dec.18, as the Wellington Elementary School Chorus presents the holiday musical “Holly and the Ivy League.” Join the students at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria as Holly Day breaks new ground at Santa Uni-
versity. She stands up for all girls to become the first ever female Deputy Santa. This musical has a toy bag full of catchy tunes and funny dialogue that students can’t wait to present. For more information, call Dave Morrison at (561) 651-0600.
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TKA Hosts International Student Picnic
Students from the King’s Academy took part in a special picnic at Patch Reef Park on Sunday, Nov. 17. The event was held for the school’s international student population, along with the host families who care for the students during their stay. Authentic Asian foods were served, and students and families enjoyed traditional American picnic games together, including an introduction to a very messy “egg-toss” event. TKA has been formally educat-
ing international students for the past two years and has 21 students on campus representing China and South Korea. The school plans to expand the international program in the next few years. “Having an international program on campus makes us better,” program director Brian Burrage said. “The presence of learners from new cultures expands our curriculum, increases our world perspective and helps us better prepare our students to be successful in an increasingly global marketplace.”
TKA International students with host families and staff.
Ideal And Dream Schools Collect Food
The entire student body of Ideal Elementary School and Dream Middle School in Royal Palm Beach pooled its manpower and creativity to collect nonperishable food items for those in need on Friday, Nov. 22. This was not your average food drive. Principals Dr. Kris
Soderman and Wendy Soderman encouraged the enchanting tone of the event with music and bellows of inspiration throughout the week to ensure students understood that the purpose of collecting canned goods reached far beyond the canned food formations.
Ideal Elementary took on the theme of “CANsas City” and built an entire city out of canned goods, while Dream Middle School banded together to feed the hungry and built instruments out of canned goods. The schools’ parking lots were buzzing with excitement and surg-
ing with energy as students worked together with their teachers and volunteer parents to create the outstanding formations. Dream Middle School students then performed a song associated with the instrument they built. This event was hugely successful bringing in over 1,000 cans.
Osceola Creek Honors Student-Athletes
Osceola Creek Middle School recently announced the recipients of its the Scholar-Athlete Award for November. The award is sponsored by the School Police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics, effort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as a role model for others. This month’s honorees carry high grade point averages and play varsity sports. Girls volleyball honored Hannah McCarthy, 14. “Hannah is a first-year player for Osceola Creek this year,” coach Shayne Sanderford said. “She has greatly improved since the beginning of the season. She has the potential to become an outstanding player. Hannah not only has great sportsmanship on the court but also has a 5.17 GPA. I couldn’t ask for a better, well-rounded young lady.” McCarthy, an eighth grader, also has perfect attendance and is
a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She is undecided on a college, but wants to pursue a medical career. Boys soccer honored Jonathan Fioramonti. “Jonathan is one of the many great Fioramonti boys to play at Osceola Creek,” boys soccer coach Tony Bugeja said. “I am sad that after this season, the Fioramonti family era at Osceola Creek comes to an end. However, all of them, especially Jonathan, are legends here at Osceola Creek. Jonathan is a soft-spoken leader. He brings an incredible determination and work ethic to our team. It was my honor to coach him for the past three years. We will truly miss the Fioramonti impact.” Fioramonti, 14, is also an eighth grader and carries a 4.83 GPA. He is also a member of the boys volleyball team. Like McCarthy, he is undecided on a college, but
is leaning toward the medical field. Supporting the program are Subway, Domino’s Pizza and Burger King, located at Seminole
Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd., and Dairy Queen in Royal Palm Beach, which donated free food coupons.
Osceola Creek Principal Nicole Daly, Hannah McCarthy, John Fioramonti and School Police Officer Sandy Molenda.
RPBHS Speech & Debate Team Planning Fundraisers
Royal Palm Beach High School’s Speech & Debate Team is hosting several upcoming fundraisers. First, on Friday, Dec. 13, the team will hold its 16th annual Dessert Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Tickets cost $7 at the door and include unlimited dessert and performances by the award-winning Speech & Debate Team. There will also be raffles for gift certificates to local businesses,
including Motor City Car Wash and Chick-Fil-A. Next, the team will hold its first ever Holiday Trunk Sale, on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, held in the Royal Palm Beach High School parking
lot, will be a tailgating-style event. Individuals can purchase a spot for $20 and then sell items from their vehicles. The individual keeps the proceeds from their items. For more information, contact Eric Jeraci at (561) 753-4021.
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Oxford Academy Supports Typhoon Victims
Students, athletes, faculty and staff at the Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beach rallied in support of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines by collecting food, clothing and other supplies throughout the month of November. The independent high school launched a collection the day after the storm hit the Philippines to help those left without food or shelter. The varsity girls basketball team contributed to the effort by organizing a “Hoops for Help” donation drive at its season opener Nov. 24. Led by nationally ranked
player Crystal Primm, team manager Sydney Bailey and coach Terry Primm, the program offered free admission to the back-to-back girls and boys varsity basketball games in exchange for canned food, clothing or other supplies. Varsity football captain Steven Demeo, varsity soccer captain Christine Creighton and student-athletes from other sports and clubs helped spread the word, and the result was a packed gymnasium of fans cheering for the Thunderwolves and contributing to the cause. The collection from Hoops for Help was added to the school’s
campus-wide drive, which was organized by the Key Club and faculty members Kate Kilian and Cheryl Kalokerinos. Hundreds of bags of donations were loaded into a truck by the Thunderwolves football team and delivered to the Aboitiz Foundation for freight to the Philippines. “Oxbridge students are known for many things right now — from taking a first-year varsity team to a GAFC championship win, to competing in computer science competitions at the University of Pennsylvania,” said student Steven Berkner, who wrote about the program on WolfWeekly.com,
Oxbridge’s student-run web site. “Now we’re trying to show that being afforded all these amazing opportunities isn’t enough. We need to make sure that others who aren’t as fortunate have a hot meal every day, too.” The Oxbridge Academy Key Club and girls basketball team are teaming up again in December to collect new, unwrapped toys to benefit the Toys for Tots program. Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches is located at 3151 North Military Trail. For more information, visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.
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Actor John Lithgow To Speak At PBSC Event Jan. 30
Actor John Lithgow will be the keynote speaker for Palm Beach State College Foundation’s STEAM Initiative fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts. “Inside the Mind of John Lithgow,” presented by Bank of America, is expected to attract more than 600 guests, similar to last year’s
launch of the five-year initiative, which featured computer icon Steve Wozniak. The initiative was created to deal with the projected shortage of local, skilled professionals in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math) fields. The goal is to raise money to support STEAM scholarships,
STEAM academic programs and to increase the number of student internships and partnerships with local businesses. Lithgow is passionate about the role creativity and the arts can play in expanding the traditional approach to education, literacy and life. “He is the perfect fit to continue the STEAM dialogue,”
Event Chair Yvonne Boice said. “The initiative includes the arts because we understand the integral role and basic contribution art makes to science, technology and engineering.” Individual tickets are $125. A table of 10 is $1,000. Sponsorships are available at various levels. For more info., call (561) 868-3450.
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The Frontier Elementary School Drawing Club, taught by art teacher Steve Miller, meets every Monday to work on drawing skills. A total of 25 students in third through fifth grade are taught basic core drawing concepts and techniques including sketching, shading light and shadow, drawing three-dimensional forms and adding different textures. Students also include their creativity and individual interests in special projects. Currently, the club is working on holiday-themed drawings. Pictured here is Miller with members of the Frontier Elementary School Drawing Club.
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Getting My Christmas Cards Out Is Always A Major Production Well, I’m almost ready to send out my Christmas cards. I have been working on this little project for two weeks, and, by next week, they ought to be in the mail. “You have got to be kidding!” you say. “Just how disorganized are you?” you ask. I am not kidding. And I am very organized. That is what takes me so long. First I have to write the family letter. It used to be a brag letter, but over the years it has disintegrated into excuse-making. “I got a new car!” is now, “Still saving money by driving the old clunker!” I go through my notes and photos of 2013 until I think I have enough to fill a sheet of paper, then I put them in calendar order. “January: My New Year’s resolution is to learn to make chili. February:
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The Sonic BOOMER Next month I am going to try that chili. December: I heard that 2014 is going to be the year for chili!” Once that’s done, I send the whole mess to Print-It Plus, and within days — like some kind of Christmas miracle! — they have transformed that mess into a high-quality newsletter with everything
spelled correctly and photos so bright they pop. Since the Christmas letter is the only correspondence my loved ones get from me all year, I need it to look like I’ve got it all together. They don’t need to know the truth. Next, I update my contact list. Every year there are fewer people on it. But don’t cry for me, Argentina. It’s not because anyone is dying. It’s because every year I have fewer friends. People just don’t stick with me year after year. It might be because I never call them, visit them, go out with them or write them but, hey, they got my newsletter! Isn’t that enough? Some people are just never satisfied. Buying cards is the next step. The cards
have to have envelopes big enough to hold the newsletter yet small enough to be mailed with one stamp. They should be pretty or cute or awe-inspiring on the outside and not too hokey on the inside. I get three kinds — one for people with kids (featuring Santa Claus, reindeer, toys or puppies), one for people I am trying to impress (featuring heavy paper, lined envelopes, silver foil and origami) and one for non-Christians (who still get their cards about Dec. 25 no matter what religion they are because I may be organized, but I am not that organized). It takes me hours to assign the right cards to the right people because, believe it or not, some non-Christians have children. Some children have parents whom
I’m trying to impress. And you simply can’t send a puppy card to a kid who has kittens. A fourth card can sometimes solve these problems. It is typically a rather ugly card with a poinsettia on the outside and the vague sentiment “Happy Holidays” on the inside. “Holidays?” Plural? What do they mean by this? Thanksgiving and Christmas? Kwanzaa and Valentine’s Day? Groundhog Day and the Fourth of July? But eventually I get them matched up. I stuff in the newsletters, scrounge up some stamps, and seal them with gold stickers. I bundle them with rubber bands, drive to the post office and hand them over. Done! The sense of relief is palpable. Too bad I forgot to sign them!
Ignore The Critics, ‘Sound Of Music’ Live On TV Was Pretty Good
NBC tried something we cannot really call new and daring since it went back in time with an actual live presentation of a musical, The Sound of Music. It was an interesting experiment and did well in terms of viewers. Of course, it also showed how unprepared many of the so-called “expert reviewers” are. I saw at least a half-dozen reviews castigating the show for doing the musical numbers “out of order.” Since this was a revival of the Broadway show, not the movie, you might have thought they would take the time to find out that the show presented the songs the way it did because of all the limitations of a live performance. One critic was particularly incensed that the title song did not begin the show because he loved the movie’s opening. Of course, the wonderful swooping shot that quickly centered on
‘I’ On Culture By Leonard Wechsler Julie Andrews is possible only in a movie, and I would guess that is why the movie’s director moved that scene and song to the beginning. However, that is not how the show originally started. I actually saw the original. I shudder when I realize I saw it more than a half-century ago. It was a fairly modest hit. The songs were lovely, even if the story was somewhat weak. The kids were cute (not that I could ever remember them
now), and the audience liked it. Star Mary Martin won for Best Actress and Patricia Neway won for Best Supporting Actress as Mother Superior. It tied with a better musical, Fiorello!, for Best Musical. Gypsy was just about ignored but is now considered a far greater show. The movie made many changes. A few songs came out; a couple of new ones went in. The “Do Re Mi” number was expanded (wonderfully) in the movie, and the Austrian scenery became a character in itself. The most important change, though, was casting Julie Andrews, who was fabulous. But comparing Carrie Underwood to Andrews is, to some degree, a waste. Underwood had to do the whole show live; any mistakes would be recorded forever. She had to keep every line, every lyric in her head. Andrews could do a dozen
takes on each shot. Of course, Andrews was a theater veteran (and already had done Mary Poppins), while Underwood is new to acting. But acting demands are not enormous for the part. I saw one snarky tweet by Ronan Farrow, known almost solely for being the son of Mia Farrow, who complained about her Southern accent. He is far too young, and probably lacks the interest, to know that Mary Martin, the original theater Maria, had a thick Texas accent. And while he complained about having that accent in World War II-era Austria, why would a girl from the hills have a posh British accent? I would not argue that this was a wonderful production. Frankly, the movie is far better; it is iconic. But it is a movie. Broadway musical comedies are often revived, and quite often the new stars have to compete with memories of the original.
But we should compare them to the same version of the part. There were some really good things about the TV production. Audra McDonald, one of my favorite Broadway performers (I first saw her in a revival of Carousel), has one of the best voices anywhere. She sang a brilliant “Climb Every Mountain.” And, as a minor technicality, the actress playing the part in the movie had her voice dubbed. The kids were charming and, considering they were performing live, were great. The pressure on them had to be incredible. Stephen Moyer as the Captain was OK. Some of the critics seemed to focus on his role as a vampire in True Blood more than his work. The part is not a flashy one, but does require good acting, and he was fine. So, again, this was not as good as the See WECHSLER, page 18
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30th Annual Parade In Wellington Celebrates ‘Old-Fashioned Holiday’
The 30th annual Holiday Parade presented by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce rolled down Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington on Sunday, Dec. 8 with holiday floats and fun for all. The day began with the Holiday Mile Run/Walk, and after the parade, attendees enjoyed local talent on stage at the Wellington Amphitheater along with bounce houses, photos with Santa and Photos By Denise Fleischman/Town-Crier a tree-lighting ceremony. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.
Tom and Regis Wenham represent presenting sponsor the Wellington Preservation Coalition.
Baseball player and former Royal Palm Beach High School star Jarrod Saltalamacchia was the parade’s grand marshal.
Santa (Henrik Nordstrom), Mrs. Claus (Maggie Zeller) and elf Jasmine Velez wave to the crowd.
The Wellington Landings Middle School Majorettes perform.
Dr. Wes Boughner and Barbara Johnson ride down the parade route in holiday style.
The New Horizons Elementary School Dual Language program wishes the crowd a “Feliz Navidad.”
Young At Heart Club Enjoys Local Talent At Holiday-Themed Party
The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, Dec. 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The luncheon had a holiday theme, with seasonal decorations on every table. The Cypress Trails Elementary School Singing Lions and the Crestwood Middle School Chorus sang Christmas, Hanukkah and other seasonal holiday songs. photos by Denise Fleischman/town-crier
Roberta Hennessy, Maryann Robinson and Lenora Messina of the event decorating committee.
The Cypress Trails Elementary School Singing Lions Hip Hop Turkeys Jacob Morales, Tahir Powel and C.J. Henderson.
(Front row) Norma Vivanco, Johanna Petraglia and Margie Zauder; (back row) Lola Unnsig and Marion Sackstein.
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More Than 1,000 People Attend Year’s Final Acreage Community Jam
The Acreage Landowners’ Association held its final Acreage Community Park Music Jam of the year on Saturday, Nov. 23 with approximately 1,000 attendees. The free community event featured food trucks, vendors, live music and more. Fundraisers by Garden of Hope and Shoot-Da-Gator raised approximately $500 for Acreage resident Adam Castle to help cover expenses related to his recent injuries. For more info., call Arlene Pollock at (561) 248-1570 or visit www.acreagelandowners.org.
Dustin Vogt, Diane Barnes- Schneider and their daughter, Delilah, enjoy the evening.
The band Under Pressure entertains the crowd.
Martha Hunton, Tracy Baker, Tracy Newfield and Linda Calloway.
Great Musical Acts Planned For The 2014 South Florida Fair
What do The Voice, the sound of the Beatles, country crooning and old-time rock ’n’ roll all have in common? The 2014 South Florida Fair! That’s where a variety of entertainment will be featured on the Coca-Cola Stage. Wellington’s hometown favorite singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope — who gained national attention when she won season three of NBC’s The Voice — will take the stage on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Pope’s roots connected with the South Florida Fair when she won a talent contest in 2005. Another fan favorite from The Voice, the Swon Brothers, will perform
on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Country music artist Craig Morgan will kick off the national entertainment lineup on Tuesday, Jan. 21. He has been a mainstay on the charts with an impressive body of work that includes 14 top 10 hits, including fan favorites “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “Tough.” Beatles tribute band “The Fab Four” will close out the fair’s entertainment. Known for their uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs, the band will perform Thursday, Jan. 30. The stage show includes three cos-
The lineup includes Cassadee Pope (left) and Craig Morgan (right).
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continued from page 1 message board on the Village Hall campus. Mayor Matty Mattioli questioned changing the rules that have been in place as long as he has lived in the community. “They were 10 square feet as long as I have been here, with no problem,” Mattioli said. “Why are we getting into this now?” Mattioli also questioned having different allowable sign sizes for public and private property. Councilman Richard Valuntas said he thought village staff had done a good job simplifying the ordinance for people who are running for election by trying to strike a balance on the size of the signs. “This is not just for municipal elections,” Valuntas said. “This is for all elections. Because it’s going to be in a limited space, you don’t want bigger signs.” Village Manager Ray Liggins said that because of the limited space, staff believed 10 square feet and 6 feet high would be too large. “That’s big for these areas,” he said. “You’ve got to look at these areas that we’re talking about.” Councilman Fred Pinto asked whether the ordinance was different from those of other mu-
nicipalities, and Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said Wellington has an ordinance similar to the one proposed. “Wellington has been successful with this for a few years,” she said, pointing out that the council can change the locations by resolution if one is not working or if council members would like to add other locations. “The nice thing about these locations is that they are considered designated public areas. Under case law, you can move them, change them [or] eliminate them.” Councilman David Swift said that as a challenger in the last election, he saw instances when candidates who were not connected with large landowners had difficulty finding places to put their campaign signs. “I thought it would be time to identify some place, some public property where they could do that,” Swift said. He also pointed out that the village would be obligated to allow signs that council members don’t necessarily agree with. Swift agreed that having two different allowable sizes would be too confusing for code enforcers, and also expressed concern that staff members were making their job harder with the regulation. Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara said he favored a uniform sign size. He also questioned having different allowable time periods for public and private property, but was willing to discuss that later.
tume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career. The band has wowed audiences around the world. The Fab Four’s performance ties in with the fair’s New York theme, considering the Beatles’ rich history with New York, including their first record-breaking performance at Shea Stadium in August 1965. Other acts set to perform include Rock ’n’ roll icon Eddie Money on Thursday, Jan. 23, following the Bike Night Parade. He has recorded more than a dozen albums of his own and has completed numerous television and film projects. The fifth annual Rock Tribute Band Competition on Saturday, Jan. 25 will feature several tribute bands, including the Turnstiles, a Billy Joel tribute band; Smells Like Grunge, a Nirvana tribute band; and Shot Down in Flames, an AC/DC Tribute to Bon Scott. The always popular Leroy Van Dyke Country Gold Tour will take place on Monday, Jan. 27. This grouping will feature one of the top-ranked female vocalists in any musical genre, Lynn Anderson; country hit maker T.G. Sheppard; longtime classic country singer Bobby Bare; and Leroy Van Dyke
Pinto made a motion to approve the ordinance allowing only one standard yard signage, which carried 5-0. In other business, the council gave preliminary approval to an ordinance that would no longer require residents to maintain sidewalks behind their homes. O’Brien said the ordinance was drafted after some residents with homes bordering Crestwood Blvd. complained that maintaining the Crestwood sidewalk was an undue responsibility. The ordinance states that owners of residential property will not be responsible for maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to the rear of their property on Crestwood Blvd., Southern Blvd., portions Royal Palm Beach Blvd. north of Okeechobee Blvd., Belvedere Road or State Road 7. The ordinance does not relieve those property owners from the repair or maintenance due to their actions or those of their contractors, agents or homeowners’ associations. Pinto said he believed it was the right thing to do for residents, who had encountered difficulty with maintenance issues, including operation of pressure cleaners and conflicts with pedestrians who objected to the use of strong cleaning solutions. Pinto asked what the estimated additional cost for maintenance would be to the village, and Liggins said about $18,000 annually. Pinto made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0.
himself, known around the world as an entertainer, recording artist, radio and television star, actor, auctioneer and veteran of the Nevada circuit. The Lone Bellow, a Brooklynbased indie trio featuring threepart harmonies, will perform on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Lead singer Zach Williams is a Palm Beach Atlantic University graduate. Earlier this year, the band performed on both The Tonight Show and Conan.
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continued from page 1 at the facility would stay on to maintain operations. Wellington would use the site for legislative offices and as a business incubator, as well as for some recreational programming. Schofield said this would reduce some of the income earned, but would save Wellington money elsewhere. “At least in the short term, there are tenants in that building,” Schofield said. “But over time, as we moved in programs, like our senior programs or youth programs, the income would be reduced. But that would be offset by savings elsewhere.” The property could also be rebuilt or repurposed in the future to add to the amenities at the Wellington Town Center complex. It would be eight to 10 years before Wellington would make its money back on the property, Schofield said. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked whether the “business incubator” would be subsidized by Wellington. Schofield said that would be a council decision. “Business incubators tend to have a low or reduced rent,” he said. “We couldn’t do that without direction from the council.”
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All of the concerts begin at 8 p.m., except for the Leroy Van Dyke Country Gold Tour and the Rock Tribute Band Competition, which both start at 2 p.m. General seating is free with a fair admission ticket. Reserved seats also are available for $10 for these concerts, which is in addition to the fair admission ticket. The 2014 South Florida Fair will take place Jan. 17 through Feb. 2 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Advance discount tickets are on sale now at all Palm Beach County Publix locations and continue through Jan. 16. Adult admission, 12 and older, costs $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. A child’s admission, under 12, is $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (children 5 years and younger are free) and seniors 60 and older pay $7 in advance or $9 at the gate. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit www. southfloridafair.com.
Gerwig said she would like to see something in writing that would guarantee the existing tenants could stay in the building for the term of their lease. “When their time is up, we could negotiate something,” she said. “But until then, they need to be given some time — and I would say a minimum of two years — in which we wouldn’t move anyone out.” She also asked whether the property could be incorporated into the rebuild of the Wellington Community Center. “Is it too late for this to be considered a part of that?” Gerwig asked. Schofield said it could be considered. “We could look at ways to incorporate it in the future as part of the programming and other functions,” he said. Councilman Matt Willhite noted that there is not much property available for Wellington to expand its municipal complex. “It would seem most fitting for it to be taken over by the village,” he said. He asked how Wellington would handle staffing the site, noting that the three current employees are expected to retain their positions. Schofield said that would be negotiated. Councilman John Greene said he thought it would be a good investment. He added that Adams, along with other landowners, might also consider selling other land to the village as well. Mayor Bob Margolis said he would support purchasing the property as a land bank.
“My only concern is the time frame,” he said. “I don’t want to put pressure on staff or Mr. Adams to close before the end of the year. But I don’t know if we can make a decision knowing what we know now.” Margolis suggested holding a special hearing. “There’s some more information I think we need to get,” he said. Margolis asked whether Schofield felt it could be accomplished by the end of the year. Schofield said it was possible. “What I’d like to get is direction if we should sit down and negotiate or not negotiate, knowing you’ll have to come back for a special meeting,” Schofield said. Willhite made a motion to direct staff to negotiate with Adams and move forward with acquisition of the property, but to call a special meeting to discuss the issue further. The motion passed unanimously. Vice Mayor Howard Coates said the site would add to the village’s “hub.” “I agree that this has become the central part of our village, and the development here is really going to define us not in the next year, but in the next 10 and 20 years,” Coates said. “My view is if we can lock this property in now and hold it to where it pays for itself, then use it for a public purpose that benefits all residents, it will be worth it.”
piggybacking on the town’s price, which is about $5,000. Supervisor Don Widing, who works for the City of Oakland Park, mentioned that he’d recently finished a project developing a mobile application for code enforcement where pictures of infractions can be sent in from cell phones. “After this, you might want to think about taking it to the next level, maybe partner with the town and see what’s there,” Widing said. “People download it, they can take a picture and say, ‘Here’s the culvert. Here’s the drainage issue.’ Those apps are available, and they’re not that expensive.”
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Last year, Wellington High School lacrosse coach Joe Calby had a vision: bring lacrosse to Wellington and build a fundraising tournament. There were 39 teams last year, but this year that number rose to 52 teams, with nine divisions for boys and girls from ages U-9 to high school. Page 29
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Saturday, Nov. 30, had been a rainout: overcast the entire day, bands of heavy showers moving through. And then, wonderfully, as evening fell, the skies cleared and the rain ceased, just in time for a show jumping competition featuring a number of top riders. But this was more than just an outstanding class. It was the kickoff for this year’s FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge. Each year, for the past four years, local charities have been invited to participate in the competition. A number of lucky charities are drawn and then paired with a horse-andrider competitor. Depending on how well their rider does in a competition to be held Feb. 1, the charity wins more or less money. Each chosen charity gets at least $10,000, but the top three get $150,000, $125,000 and $100,000 respectively. Representatives from more than 300 charities stood in line at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to sign in at the registration booth between 4:15 and 5 p.m. There were three different drawings of eight charities each. The first was before the class started, the second halfway through during the break to drag the arena, and the last just before the jump-off. The sign-in line was long, snaking back, as excited charity representatives chatting Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”
Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg with each other, sharing their hopes and dreams. Maryann Roman was there for the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County. “This is our second time trying,” she said. “Hopefully, we’ll be lucky this year.” Carmen Garcia was there for the Revival Community Outreach Ministry in Riviera Beach. “This is our first time,” she said. “We’re a small ministry. We help feed, clothe and educate people. If we win, we’ll put the money back into the center to buy food for our clients. We also need 10 computers. I pray we win.” Michele Kurucz was there for the Friends of the Gumbo Limbo Center in Boca Raton. “We do sea turtle rehab,” she explained. “This is our second time trying. If we win, we’d use the money to keep our property open longer hours, from dawn to dusk, so more people could visit and relax, decompress from the stress of their daily lives.” Horses Healing Hearts was represented by President Liz Olszewski and volunteer Kathleen Hayden. “This is our third year,”
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the money to enlarge our kennels so we could help more dogs.” Doreen Robinson of the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach also had dreams of winning. “We’d buy a second truck to increase our food deliveries to shut-ins, seniors and children,” she said. Lynn Coakley of the Equus Foundation said they’d tried each of the five years but hadn’t See ROSENBERG, page 30
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Reporting Awards For California Pizza Kitchen Unveils County Clerk’s Office Remodel Of Wellington Location
When Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock was first elected in 2004, one of her top priorities was educating Palm Beach County residents about government finance and bringing transparency to how tax dollars are spent, which led to Checks and Balances: Your Guide to County Finances, a citizen’s report on Palm Beach County’s finances. For the seventh consecutive year, the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office earned the prestigious “Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting” from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). “For government to work best, citizens need to understand how their tax dollars are budgeted and spent. That’s why we created Checks and Balances — to give Palm Beach County residents a guide to understand government finance,” Bock said. “I’m pleased that the GFOA continues to recognize the importance of providing financial information in a user-friendly, accessible manner.” Also recognized by the GFOA for the 24th consecutive year was the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), produced yearly
by the clerk’s office. The report received the association’s prestigious “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.” It is the third time this year that the GFOA has recognized the clerk’s office for excellence in financial reports. In June, the office received the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award,” the highest honor given by the GFOA. The Checks and Balances guide, a retrospective look at Fiscal Year 2012, contains useful information about how Palm Beach County tax dollars are spent, economic factors that affect county revenues and how property taxes are calculated. The information is drawn mostly from the more detailed CAFR. Both reports are produced at the end of each fiscal year and are available, along with other financial information, on the County Financial Reports section of www.mypalmbeachclerk.com. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association which offers benchmarking and independent analysis of public accounting practices and financial reporting. For more about the clerk’s office, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com or call (561) 355-2996.
On Monday, Dec. 9, California Pizza Kitchen announced that the “reimagination” of its Wellington location was complete. The reimagined California Pizza Kitchen is reflected in every detail, from décor and design to new handtossed California-style pizzas, innovative cocktails and wine flights. In celebration of the unveiling, California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches, which provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes and community centers at no cost to recipients. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, guests who bring in a fundraiser flier will have 20 percent of their dining check donated to Rebuilding Together. “Our ‘Recipe for Reimagination’ has been received incredibly well at our other South Florida locations, and we have been anxiously waiting to introduce our reimagined restaurant in Wellington,” California Pizza Kitchen CEO G.J. Hart said. “We hope that it will inspire guests and remind them about what made them fall in love with California Pizza Kitchen in the first place. We
are going back to our California roots to provide an authentic, elevated-yet-relaxed atmosphere for casual diners, families and foodies alike.” The 4,870-square-foot Wellington restaurant now seats 141guests in a redesigned communal space that has been developed with sustainability in mind. California’s environmental roots are evident in the use of unfinished, reclaimed wood both inside and outside of the restaurant, offering a casual but refined feel that is warm in color. LED lighting is used throughout the space. California Pizza Kitchen’s traditional pizza counter, which now seats 11, has been redesigned to make the hearth an even bigger focal point, giving guests the opportunity to interact with the pizza chefs and watch them as they hand-stretch and toss California Pizza Kitchen’s new hand-tossed pizza dough. The reimagined menu features a wide selection of signature flatbreads with new ingredients and flavor combinations, including a new spicy fennel sausage, two different types of pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, hand-crumbled wild Greek oregano, freshly torn basil
and more. New appetizers and small plates include Spicy Chicken Tinga Quesadilla, White Corn Guacamole & Chips and Asparagus & Arugula Salad. Guests can also enjoy an extensive selection of cocktails, including new signature drinks such as the Coconut Kaffir Cooler, made with Hangar 1 Mandarin Blossom Vodka, Perfect Purée Coconut and Kaffir Lime Leaves; and a Strawberry Basil Martini made with VeeV Acaí Spirit, Perfect Purée Strawberry and Fresh Agave Sour. There are also three wine flight options, each with three, three-ounce glasses from the menu. California Pizza Kitchen is located in the Mall at Wellington Green, (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 197). For more info., call (561) 7931601 or visit www.cpk.com.
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County Breaks Ground On Convention Center Hotel Palm Beach County officials broke ground Friday, Dec. 6 on the new convention center hotel. Opening in the fall of 2015, the 400-room hotel will help attract the kind of large conventions the facility has been missing out on since opening. Joining the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and Mayor Priscilla Taylor were Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of Discover Palm Beach County; County Administrator Robert Weisman; West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio; Related Companies Chairman Stephen M. Ross; Related
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Urban President and CEO Kenneth A. Himmel; Senior Vice President of Operations for Hilton Worldwide Ted Ratcliff; and many other project stakeholders. The over $100 million project is being developed by Related Companies, the firm that developed and owns CityPlace across the street. The hotel will offer 400 guest rooms, two ballrooms, eight conference rooms, and a restaurant and bar. Palm Beach County has invested $27 million in the project. Over the next two years, it will create 997 permanent jobs and 560 construction-related jobs.
Bank Pet Supply Drive Benefits Humane Society
IberiaBank, a 126-year-old subsidiary of IberiaBank Corporation, recently completed a pet supply drive to benefit the Tri County Humane Society as part of the company’s “i Gives Back” community outreach program. Branches collected cash donations, pet food, cat litter, cleaning supplies and more for the nonprofit organization. “We’d like to thank our clients, staff and the community for being so generous in supporting our pet supply drive,” said Jennifer Bran-
caccio, IberiaBank market president. “I’d like to congratulate our Delray Beach office for collecting the most donations during the campaign.” The Tri County Humane Society is a not-for-profit no-kill shelter serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Martin counties. The shelter took over the Lullis Ritter Animal Shelter in July 2001 with the mission of preventing cruelty toward animals and to find safe, loving, “forever” homes for animals that have been neglected, abused and abandoned.
Each day, the shelter is home to over 400 dogs, cats, and other abandoned animals. It relies on the generosity of the community including individuals and companies like IberiaBank. IberiaBank Corporation has 267 combined offices, including 170 bank branch offices and four loan production offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Florida, 21 title insurance offices in Arkansas and Louisiana, and mortgage representatives in 63 locations in 12 states.
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Saturday, Dec. 14 • The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach) will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22. The day includes a buffet breakfast, private animal encounters, time with Santa and Mrs. Claus and children’s crafts. Get details and pre-register at www.palmbeachzoo.org/ breakfast-with-santa. • The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a free hunter safety course Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Everglades Youth Camp, J. (12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Participants can sign up at www.myfwc.com/huntersafety or by calling (561) 625-5122. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 2835856 for more info. • Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer a Wine Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. featuring wine expert Bob Burchill. To pre-register, call (561) 753-2484, ext. 0 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move, Dance, Wiggle & Shake for ages 2 to 7 on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Wiggle and shake to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments, all in the name of reading readiness. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Navigators will be at the Wellington library Saturday, Dec 14, from noon to 4 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 for an appointment. Set up an account in advance at www.healthcare.gov. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Touch Tank for families Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Get up close and personal with live marine life. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • Beverly Blanchette, retired dean of theatre at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, will be conducting an intensive preparation class for students Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring a prepared monologue. Pre-register online at www. wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com or call (561) 223-1928. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Riverwalk Toastmasters Club will hold a Holiday Public Speaking Symposium on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Vintage Hotspot Restaurant (7443 South Military Trail, Lake Worth). Tickets are available at www. riverwalksymposium2013.eventbrite.com. For more info., contact Cindy Beckles at cindybeckles @yahoo.com. • On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Wellington Equestrian Group will host its annual Christmas in
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Wellington party for families served by the Caridad Center free health clinic. Interested donors, sponsors and underwriters should call Caridad’s development office at (561) 853-1638. Sunday, Dec. 15 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.shopgreenmarkets.com or call (561) 929-0237. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Kid’s Cookie Gift Basket Class on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. with a gluten-free session at 3 p.m. Little ones will decorate their very own cookies to make a gift basket. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Monday, Dec. 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, Dec. 17 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crafting by the Book: Kusudama Origami Flowers for adults Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2:15 p.m. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host The Sushi Stop on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. featuring vegetarian sushi. There is no charge and no registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Pokémon League for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Chess Club for Adults on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your 3DS, DSi or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Wednesday, Dec. 18 • The staff of Wellington Regional Medical Center will be at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. to advise seniors
on how to improve their health and well being. Lunch will be provided. Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 7532484, ext. 0. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Paper Plate Christmas Trees for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Create festive Christmas trees using paper plates and other materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host CD Decorations for ages 9 to 14 on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Make beautiful mosaic decorations out of pieces of broken CDs and bright, colorful markers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will host a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for info. • The Petite Academy of Dance will present its second annual children’s performance of The Nutcracker at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. For more info., call Artistic Director Charlene Shaw at (561) 315-4080. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Book Discussion Series on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Staff will discuss Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Heart of the Cards for ages 12 and up Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st Street North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www. indiantrail.com for more info. Thursday, Dec. 19 • Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) offers Rummikub for seniors the first and third Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. Exercise your brain while meeting new people and having fun. Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 7532484, ext. 0. • Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer an AARP Safe Driving Class on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adults 50 and older. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, which must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. Students should bring water, lunch and snacks. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov, or call (561) 753-2484, ext. 0 for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Class activities may include live animals, games, nature walks
The Town-Crier and/or crafts specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Baby Music Program: Mini-Movers & Shakers for children 10 to 23 months Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Welcome Winter for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Hear stories about snow, snowmen and all the fun of a northern winter. Decorate a snowflake, then sing, dance and play in a homemade paper snowstorm. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Holiday Ornaments for ages 6 and up Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Make a reindeer ornament. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Feast of the Seven Fishes on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sample great seafood dishes while learning about the legends behind this celebratory meal enjoyed by Italians all over the world. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 7905100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for info. Friday, Dec. 20 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Lapsit Story Time: Jingle Babies on Friday, Dec. 20 at 10:15 a.m. for babies under 12 months and 11:15 a.m. for ages 13 to 23 months. Jingle along with rhymes, songs and rhythmic fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) will host a Senior Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 20 at 12:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Are You Ready to Lego? for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Create the tallest tower of blocks you can. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Wellington will host a free movie night featuring Miracle on 34th Street on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@ gotowncrier.com.
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Palm Beach Central Girls Soccer Bests Wellington 2-1
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity soccer team traveled to crosstown rival Wellington High School on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and edged the Wolverines 2-1. It was the fifth-straight time Wellington fell to the Broncos. For years, Palm Beach Central could not break the Wolverine curse, but the tide has changed the last
two seasons, and the Broncos (9-3) continue to make their mark. The Broncos defeated Wellington in the district finals a year ago, earning district and regional championships for the first time in the school’s history. Ten minutes into the game, as both teams attempted to establish possession, the Broncos got on the board. Pressure from the Bronco offense created a corner-kick opportunity. Jamie Intile kicked in a low ball past Wellington goalkeeper
Bronco Aubrey Megrath tries to settle a high ball from Wellington’s Samantha Grebinar.
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Lynn Sobczyk near the left post for the score. Intile zeroed in on a mishandled save by Sobczyk off the corner kick. Leading 1-0, Intile struck again off a Bronco corner kick with seconds left in the first half to take the 2-0 lead. Wellington appeared to have the advantage in possession and had several opportunities to strike on frame but could not finish. Palm Beach Central’s goalkeeper Hayley Brunner came up big just before the Broncos scored their second goal, when a rocket launched by Wellington striker Riley Nicholson was batted over the cross bar. Wellington came out strong in the second half and pressured the Bronco defense continuously. Freshman forward Samantha Grebinar found an opening and put a ground ball past Brunner for the score, closing the gap to 2-1. Wellington continued its pressure, determined to get the equalizer, but could not break the Bronco defense. Palm Beach Central’s defense forced Wellington to shoot from outside, making it easier for Brunner to smother any Wolverine shots on goal and assuring the 2-1 win. Wellington is 8-3-3 on the season and plays Glades Central High School on Friday, Dec. 13 in a 6 p.m. game. Palm Beach Central travels to Lake Worth High School on Friday, Dec. 13 for a 6 p.m. game.
Bronco Amber Agrillo goes up for a header.
Wellington Lacrosse Classic Returns To Village Park
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Last year, Wellington High School lacrosse coach Joe Calby had a vision: bring lacrosse to Wellington and build a tournament that would raise funds to assist parents financially. “Our tournament is a fundraiser for the kids and the parents, to offset
the cost of high school lacrosse,” Calby said. High school lacrosse is self-funded. The teams must raise money to cover the costs for equipment, uniforms and more. The tournament was for competitive club teams, but most of the area athletes participating play for their high school teams. Last year there were 39 teams,
Aces Elite mid fielder Sammy Peede from Palm Beach Central finds room to move the ball up field.
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but this year that number rose to 52 teams, with nine divisions for boys and girls from ages U-9 to high school. Entire families were out to support the tournament when it returned to Wellington’s Village Park last weekend. “The parents operate the tournament from concessions to keeping score on the fields,” Calby said. “All the funds generated by the tournament go toward the school’s team.” Teams came from as far as Martin County to the north and Miami-Dade County to the south. The tournament provided a “vendor’s village” offering services from gear to photography. Vendors lined the sidewalks as parents and teams made their way to their games. “Team parent Stacy Somers attacked this task with organizing the vendor village, and made it a huge success,” Calby said. Calby is planning a third annual Wellington Lacrosse Classic next year, and perhaps even a second tournament during the summer months. Village Park provides one of the best facilities in the South Florida area for such events, he said. High school lacrosse will begin
Warpig Jason D’Aoust tries to get around a defender from Aces Elite. its season in January. Since lacrosse high schools both have successful is still a growing sport in the area, programs. not every school has a program. To find out more, visit www. Wellington and Palm Beach Central wellingtonlax.com.
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Self-Defense Course Graduation At Genbu-Kai
Genbu-Kai Karate recently tested and graduated four out of seven women who participated in an eightweek self defense course offered at Royal Palm Beach High School. The women were taught fundamental releases from attacks such as wrist grabs, bear hugs and chokes. The testing, held at Genbu-Kai Karate in Wellington, was conducted with the lights off in a dark and unfriendly atmosphere, in order to try and simulate a real life attack. The program was taught by Brent Bedwell, a senior instructor at Gen-
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continued from page 23 won so far. “We help raise money for other charities who do equine therapy or rescue horses,” she said. “We’d be very happy to win.” The line moved up swiftly as representatives signed in and found seats in the stadium: Meals on Wheels, the Wellington High School Lacrosse Team, Kid’s Needs Foundation, Gulfstream Transition to Life Academy and hundreds more. By 5:20 p.m., everyone had registered and a cool breeze chilled the air. Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo and other
bu-Kai Karate. Sensei Keith Moore, chief instructor at Genbu-Kai Karate, said that during the final testing, the women did exceptionally well, and Bedwell escaped with only a few minor bruises and scrapes. Genbu-Kai Karate recently started a three-part women’s self defense course. Phase I, currently in process, emphasizes simple karate-type defense maneuvers against a multitude of attacks. Phase II will encompass escaping attacks, while Phase III will introduce women how to use household items as weapons.
Moore and Bedwell were impressed with the women’s performance. The graduates were from Boynton Beach, Wellington, Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach. For more information on classes, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www. floridagenbukai.com.
dignitaries took turns pulling out the first eight charities. There were cheers and applause for the winners, and fierce hope from the rest: They still had a chance. The class began. It was a challenging course for the 42 riders. The Grand Prix competition was one of the qualifying classes for the World Cup finals, which will take place next April in France. The first clean round was accomplished by the 16th rider, and only two more went clean. Eight more charities were chosen during the 6:30 p.m. break. More cheers and elation, but dwindling hope for those last eight slots. The class ended, and while the course was reconfigured for the
jump-off, the last lucky eight were chosen. The winners went back to the booth to collect their information packets. “We’re thrilled, so excited,” said Carrie Williams of Urban Youth Impact. “We love, equip and empower inner-city youth for God’s given purpose.” And there was my friend, Maurette Hanson, whose Healing Horse Therapy Center had just been chosen one of the lucky 24. “We got picked!” Maurette exclaimed. “I couldn’t be more grateful. It’s my very first time trying. This is validation for what we do.” Ten more charities will be chosen and announced at the Trump
(Right) Susan Puig, Instructor Brent Bedwell, Effie Scotti, Barbara Flynn and Jessica Gallon. Not pictured: Marina Feldman, Edlange Philsha and Margaret Romano. Invitational set for Jan. 5. Those chosen so far are: Big Dog Ranch, Blooming with Autism, Boca Raton’s Promise/Alliance for Youth, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Children Healing Institute, the Children’s Foundation Equine Assisted Therapy, Danny and Ron’s Rescue, the Equestrian Aid Foundation, the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, the Foster and Adoptive Parent Association of Palm Beach County, Healing Horse Therapy Center, New Urban Community Development Corp., the Pediatric Oncology Support System (POST), the Polo Players Support Group, Restoration Bridge
International, Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Speak Up for Kids, the Spirit of Giving Network, Arc of the Glades, the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Urban Youth Impact, Wellington Cares, Women’s Circle and Wounded Warriors. The class ended with no rider going clear in the jump-off. The top three in the $50,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI-W were Charlie Jacobs on Flaming Star, Tim Gredley aboard Unex Chamberlain and Jessica Springsteen on Vindicat W. But the real winners were sitting in the stands. Learn more by visiting www. ftigreatcharitychallenge.com.
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Wildcat Dancers Dance Team Kaely Krayeski Wins SFPGA Performs ‘Dance With Me’ Junior Tour Player Of The Year
Kaely Krayeski, 15, of Wel- achievement for Kaely to Kaely is very blessed to have lington, has won the South win this great award. I am so two great parents, Julie and Florida PGA Junior Tour pleased and so proud of her,” Paul. They are so giving and Player of the Year Award. said her coach, PGA Master supportive of her. We have Krayeski was presented Professional Kevin Perkins, been through so much in the with the prestigious award who runs his golf academy at last five years that I have had following play of the 36-hole the Binks Forest Golf Club in the pleasure to coach Kaely. SFPGA Junior Tour Cham- Wellington. “Kaely, for near- It is so rewarding to have her pionship, held on Saturday ly the entire year, competed as continue on a great trajectory and Sunday, Dec. 8-9 at Jon- a 14 year old and was playing of constant improvement.” athan’s Landing Golf Club against girls who were two to For more info., contact the in Jupiter. four years older than her. That Kevin Perkins Golf Academy The Player of the Year makes this award even more by visiting www.kevin perAward is based on a point special. You need a lot of sup- kinsgolfacademy.com or call system that takes place over port for this type of play, and (561) 301-3783. the course of the entire year of the SFPGA Junior Tour. Points are awarded based on the player’s finish at each event. Krayeski’s key to securing the award was her strong performance in the final five The Wellington High undefeated record were Kevevents of the year. Krayeski School junior varsity wres- in Judd, Eric Reid, Michael had two wins, two runner-ups tling team improved its sea- James, Paul Ancene and and a third-place finish over son record to 6-1 with a Giovanni Fundora. the final five events. recent 59-24 win over Boca Ninth grader Eric Reid is Mary Janiga, also of Wel- Raton High School and a currently 9-0 this season and lington, finished second in the 42-32 win over Park Vista has pinned every wrestler Player of the Year standings. High School. who has stepped onto the mat “This is an amazing Leading the way with an with him. Send sports news items to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.
WHS JV Wrestlers Improve Record
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, several members from the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School, under the artistic direction of Master Teacher Michele Blecher, performed their holiday show “Dance with Me” for the staff and students of the Leonie Arguetty Preschool in Wellington. The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team performed several newly routines choreographed by Blecher. Pictured are (left to right) Willians Bentacourt, Captain Bryce Blecher, Co-Captain Brittany Canales, Andres Cazares, Maureen Derius, Loida Jimenez, Rachel Lambe, Yoreli Madero, Ana Rolden, and Officer in Waiting Stephanie Sanchez.
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TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS
F/T HELP NEEDED — 40 Hours plus. Produce Market/Garden Center. Must be physically fit and good with people. 561329-5000
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
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
County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida,forthwith
DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! — Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488
Specializing in Magazines
TREE SERVICE
Located at:
6145 Indian Forest Cir. Lake Worth, FL 33463
WELLINGTON TOWNCAR DRIVERS & DISPATCHERS — retirees welcome. Call 561-333-0181. Full-Time Part-Time.
Email: mistylulee@aol.com
TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com
Legal Notice No. 570
Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:
Jianshen Yan Publish :Town-Crier Newspapers Date: 12-13-13
BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980. Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258
FICTITIOUS NAMES
JSY Engineering and Construction LLC
ENCHANTMENT OF COSTA RICA — is less than 3 hours away. Home, Villa’s & Condo Rentals in Popular beachside area’s. f o r i n f o v i s i t w w w. b a h i a c u l e b r a . c o m email:info@bahiaculebra.com . Local agent number 561.628.7177
ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777
TILE / CERAMICS
FOR SALE FINE CHINA & SILVERWARE WITH CHEST — Service for 12. Really beautiful. Best offer 561-790-5653
WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE
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AquaCal Heatwave Super Quiet Pool Heater
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