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33RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE

On Sunday, Dec. 11, just after the Wellington Holiday Parade, the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Youth Group took to the area to offer random acts of kindness. “We went out into the community, into Wellington and into Royal Palm Beach, just spreading a little bit of Christmas cheer, holiday cheer, to the area, doing some random acts of kindness,” Director of Youth Ministries Samantha Scott said. Page 3

Wellington Seniors Club Hosts Annual Installation Dinner

The Wellington Seniors Club held its installation, dinner and dance on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. There were door prizes, and after dinner there was a raffle of the floral centerpieces. Guests danced the night away. Page 5

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OPINION Elections To Personal Data, We Must Do Better At Cybersecurity

One of the many hot buzzwords floating through today’s world is “cybersecurity.” There have been multiple, huge breaches of sensitive data at large tech companies like Yahoo, as well as allegations of computer hacking by foreign powers — specifically Russia — in an effort to influence the outcome of our recent national election. We are living in a world run by computers. What happens when our computers turn on us? Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 10 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 11 SCHOOLS...................... 12 - 13 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 34 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The 33rd annual Wellington Holiday Parade took place Sunday, Dec. 11 along Forest Hill Blvd. This year’s theme was “Holiday Movie Magic.” There were floats, marching bands, baton twirlers, dance companies and more. Shown above is the Wellington High School Mighty Wolverine Sound, which took first in its category. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council Gives Initial Nod To Winding Trails

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 4-1 decision, the Wellington Village Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a comprehensive plan amendment and other changes that will enable the creation of the Winding Trail equestrian development on the former Wanderers Club executive golf course. The council still wants assurances before final approval that the developers will address turn ratios by large horse trailers and not endanger children at school bus stops or riders on a public horse trail that would run beneath the flight path of the Aero Club’s runway. Those issues were raised by residents of the Lakefield South community, which Winding Trails would surround, and the nearby Aero Club neighborhood. In a hearing that lasted almost six hours, more than 100 residents

filled the council chambers. They were divided for and against the Winding Trails project proposed by W&W Equestrian Club LLC, owned by Jim Ward and Patricia Holloway of Ward Real Estate. They have proposed nine equestrian-oriented residential lots of 2.3 to 4.45 acres each, situated on the former nine-hole golf course located in the area of Aero Club Drive and Greenbriar Blvd., with a horse crossing connecting to the showgrounds at Ousley Farms Road and Greenbriar Blvd. In addition to the comp plan amendment, the council also approved the preliminary reading of ordinances extending the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (EOZD) to the Winding Trails development and rezoning the property from commercial recreation to agricultural residential. The amendment will be transSee COUNCIL, page 4

Promising Revenue Benefits In LOCAL BALLET TROUPE Acreage Incorporation Study STAGES ‘GRINCH’ SHOW

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report If The Acreage were to incorporate, it would draw about $15 million in revenue, with only about $10 million to spend, and no ad valorem tax in its first years. That was the summary of a feasibility study done by a group of Florida Atlantic University professors at the request of Preserve the Lifestyle of The Acreage Now (PLAN), which presented the study to about 50 residents on Monday at the Acreage library. The meeting was part of a series that will include reviews of a proposed charter and other documents required for incorporation. PLAN organizer Brett Taylor said the study and related documents will be submitted to the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation for approval, and then go to legislative committees in

Tallahassee for review before returning for final approval by the county delegation. It will then head back to Tallahassee for approval by both houses of the legislature and signing by the governor. If it gets that it far, it would be put to a referendum by Acreage voters in 2018. To make that happen, the deadline for submission of documents is July 2017. “The feasibility study is the first step toward incorporation,” Taylor said. Scott Barnwell reviewed the feasibility study done by Clifford McCue & Associates. The study states that The Acreage satisfies a significant majority of the requirements for incorporation, including the size, density and boundaries of the area. Further, a proposed five-year plan shows that there is sufficient fiscal capacity to

successfully run the town due to existing and future development. Part of the requirements are that the area be contiguous. Barnwell noted that the creation of the City of Westlake divided The Acreage into two parts, but an easement connecting the two parts makes them technically contiguous. Another requirement is that the area must have a total population of at least 1,500 and less than 75,000. The Acreage had a population of 38,696 in the 2010 Census, and the projected population is 40,378 in 2016. The required population density is 1.5 people per acre. The Acreage, at 34.63 square miles and using the population figure from 2010, gives it a density of 1.746 per acre. Another requirement is that the area have a minimum distance of 2 miles from the boundaries of an See FEASIBILITY, page 15

Lox Groves Officials Celebrate Opening Of Improved B Road

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Town of Loxahatchee Groves held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for the opening of B Road from the Palm Beach State College entrance to Okeechobee Blvd. The road had been closed for several months while it was paved with asphalt. Culverts were placed underneath the road to allow drainage from swales on the side of the road opposite the canal.

The project evolved from the open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) paving that has been used previously to asphalt with a rock base, on a recommendation from the town’s consultant. The $1.2 million, 1.25-mile paving project came about because the developers at B Road and Southern Blvd. — Palm Beach State College, Atlantic Land Development and Solar Sportsystems — agreed to pitch in money for the town to do the paving.

Town officials gather with other VIPs to open the improved B Road.

The curbs and paving between Southern Blvd. and the college entrance were done by the developers themselves. “Part of our negotiation with both the developments at the corner of B Road and Southern were that they would pay whatever it took to pave B Road from Southern all the way to Okeechobee,” Mayor Dave Browning said. “They paid for the bridge; they did whatever they needed to improve B Road.” Browning said that the town started the road project at about the same time that the Loxahatchee Groves Commons project started, which has been open several months. The B Road paving had a January completion date set. “We were able to get a blacktop road and a thicker road rather than the original OGEM,” Browning said. “We were able to get drainage for the road to transfer the water to the canal… The town got a really good bargain in exchange for that commercial [development].” He said that the council would See B ROAD, page 15

The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented The Grinch Who Stole Christmas as its winter ballet on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Wellington High School theater. Company dancers brought the magical Dr. Seuss story to life. Shown above, Jordan Anderson and Devan Solomon dance in “Cindy Meets the Grinch.” MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Jan Rodusky Files To Seek Full Term On RPB Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Jan Rodusky has announced plans to run in March for a full term in Seat 4, the council seat she was appointed to earlier this year to fill a vacancy. Rodusky said that she has enjoyed her past eight months on the council. “It has been a really good experience,” she said. “I feel like I have contributed and really want to see some of the things that I’m starting come to fruition.” Rodusky, who works as the chief grants writer for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, moved to Royal Palm Beach in 1996 with her husband Andy. She served for four years on Royal Palm Beach’s Recreation Advisory Board before taking time off to raise her children. Now that they are 14 and 17, she has returned to public service.

“I did take a break in active involvement in the community,” she said. “However, throughout the years, I paid attention to what was going on, with votes and ordinances that were passed, so it seemed like the right thing to do, to get back involved and make a difference.” Rodusky cited her familiarity with the village’s strategic plan in her application for appointment to the council. She sees value in pursuing its goals. “I believe there is real work to be done in fulfilling the strategic plan,” she said. “I feel like it’s a really good road map. We develop the strategic plan from the council’s past perspective and marry it with the citizens’ summit. It was really enlightening and heartening for me to know that the strategic plan and citizens’ summit are pretty much aligned.” While on hiatus from public See RODUSKY, page 15

Wellington Mourns Former Councilman Paul Adams

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington pioneer Paul Adams, a member of the inaugural Wellington Village Council, died Thursday, Dec. 8 after a long illness. When he was elected in 1996, Adams was the only member of the inaugural council who was not previously a member of the Acme Improvement District Board of Supervisors, Wellington’s preincorporation government. He served one four-year term, including two years as vice mayor. After leaving elected office, Adams continued serving the village in appointed positions, notably on the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board, where he used his ex-

pertise in commercial real estate to help Wellington become more of a self-sustaining community with employment, entertainment and shopping opportunities, instead of simply a bedroom community full of commuters. His several stints on the PZA board continued until earlier this year. Adams served as president of the Wellington Lions Club and was a past president of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. He served on the board of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce and on the Wellington Landings Middle School Advisory Board — even co-authoring the school’s mission statement. He supported the Neighborhood Crime Watch pro-

gram and was a youth recreation coach in pre-incorporation days. Those who knew Adams already feel his loss. Former Mayor Tom Wenham considered Adams a friend, often holding long phone conversations as the two caught up on each other’s lives and the happenings of the village. “Paul was a good man, a good family man,” Wenham said. “He really loved this community and wanted to do what’s right. I hated to see him go, especially as a fellow veteran.” Born in 1944, Adams served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a non-commissioned officer. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi.

“One of his main things was to do what’s best for this community,” Wenham said. “He always asked, ‘What was the best for this community?’” Mike Nelson, president of Effective Solutions, knew Adams for more than two decades. “I have worked professionally with Paul for more than 20 years. He was the ultimate professional,” Nelson said. “He was very much trusted and respected in the business community.” Adams was very knowledgeable about how Wellington worked, noted former Mayor Dr. Carmine Priore. “Paul was always a great guy to be around and to understand the See ADAMS, page 15

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St. Peter’s Youth Group Surprises Community With Kindness

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report On Sunday, Dec. 11, just after the 33rd annual Wellington Holiday Parade, the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Youth Group took to the area to offer random acts of kindness. “We went out into the community, into Wellington and into Royal Palm Beach, just spreading a little bit of Christmas cheer, holiday cheer, to the area, doing some random acts of kindness,” Director of Youth Ministries Samantha Scott said. “We decided we would spread a little bit of joy through our actions and being kind to others.” Twenty-seven youth joined 10 adults on this mission of kindness. The students were in sixth through 12th grade, with some college students returning to help. Encouraging sticky notes with messages telling people how awesome they are were placed around the community. The students bought coffee for people at Starbucks, paid for someone’s dinner

at McDonald’s and Taco Bell, gave out candy canes in a parking lot, passed out candy and placed sticky notes in Target, and went to three fire stations to deliver pumpkin bread. They also visited a nursing home and delivered flowers. The church’s pumpkin bread, Scott said, is well-known in the community. They use pumpkins from the popular church pumpkin patch to make it. This year, the group froze some of the bread to pass out during this special holiday event. “They did some really cool things,” she said. “The reactions were fantastic. Lots of people were a little suspicious about what we were doing, but when we explained that we were just doing some random acts of kindness, and the youth group just wanted to get out and spread some of God’s love, the people were very accepting.” In Starbucks, one woman was stunned speechless by the offer to buy her coffee. The unexpected surprise made her day.

“It made us realize how many times we don’t go around just being nice to people. That’s what the kids got out of it. They were quite impressed that everybody was so suspicious,” Scott said. At Barnes & Noble, the kids held the door open for people and left dollar bills in books that they thought would be bought as Christmas gifts. A woman in Target who received a box of candy was so touched that she asked to hug the teens. Notes were placed in stockings in the dollar section and by the chocolates. Over at Publix, the kids left popcorn on the movie rental machine as a treat to go with a movie. “This was our first year doing it. I’m pretty sure that we were excited enough when we got back, telling our stories, that we will be doing this next year,” Scott said. “We’re hoping it’s going to be a lot bigger.” The youth group students had a great time during the event.

“I loved going out for the random acts of kindness event, mostly because it allowed me to explore new ways to introduce kindness into my community — actions that I can make a habit of,” 15-year-old Ben Reid said. His favorite part of the activity was seeing people’s reactions, which were a mixture of complete joy and confusion. Caroline Scott, 14, enjoyed going out into the community to show kindness to strangers. “My favorite part was the eyeopening fact that many people didn’t expect kindness at all,” she said. “Whenever we did something, they had a look of confusion on their face. It always took them a while to realize what was actually happening, until the look of pure joy covered their face. It was just an amazing experience.” For Regan Maxwell, 12, seeing people’s reactions, whether they were speechless or told the children how kind they were, was the See KINDNESS, page 15

Youth group members give out candy canes in a parking lot.

PBSC Rep Shares Legislative Plans With RPB Education Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Rachael Ondrus, special assistant to the president of Palm Beach State College, updated the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board on Monday about three legislative priorities that the college will focus on in the upcoming state legislative session, including funding to relocate its dental health sciences building to the new Loxahatchee Groves campus. Ondrus said that the college narrowed its priorities due to the unpredictable nature of the legislative sessions. “We had to be very strategic with our priorities because we didn’t want to go up there and advocate or request something that we didn’t think was achievable,” Ondrus said. “The first one is definitely based on need.” They will seek Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) financing to build a new dental health sciences building to replace the one at the college’s main campus in Lake Worth. “Many of you may know about PECO and the lack of funds that are coming to the state based upon the reduction of the communications service tax, which is

basically how we acquire those funds,” she said. The PECO money is divided between the college and university system and K-12 school districts, and Palm Beach State College is trying to figure out a way to acquire some of those funds. “Our quest is for a new dental services building,” Ondrus said, explaining that the current building that houses the dental hygiene associate’s degree program is 55 years old. “We are looking to erect a new building, which will be placed on our new Loxahatchee Groves campus, because we are now going to make that our health sciences campus.” The existing building was renovated in 1999 and 2002, and a consultant’s report done in 2008 stated that it would be better to construct a new facility rather than renovate the present building again, she said. The second priority is based on a partnership with the Palm Beach County School District to make students’ transition from high school to college easier. “The school district and the college are getting together to see what we can do to better create a seamless transition from our

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students in the K-12 system into the state college system,” Ondrus said. “With that in mind, many of us have been brainstorming.” School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa and PBSC President Ava Parker have spoken in-depth on the issue — especially on how students can get their college degree sooner by earning credits in high school. “One of those ideas that came from those discussions was based on what President Parker likes to call a ‘four-plus’ program,” she said. “It’s basically imbedding career counselors into our high schools to assist the students.” Those include students in danger of falling through the cracks, such as those in the juvenile justice system. Ondrus pointed out that the college has numerous curriculums that students might not be aware of, including for students who might have dropped out and want to get a graduate equivalency diploma (GED). The third priority is to start a computer coding program. “We do not currently have a coding program at the college,” Ondrus said. “We are looking to do something relative to the needs

of the community, which with a $200 billion industry, what better way to get some of these students into the software aspect, app design and web site development? We have some partnerships within the community with businesses that have actually come to us and stated, ‘This is our need, can we help you craft it?’ So, we’re looking for some funding to house four labs.” Vice Chair Renatta Espinoza asked whether the college is reaching out to students who have a language barrier and whether they’re being considered in the transition from high school to college. That has been part of the discussion, Ondrus said. Espinoza also pointed out that there is a shortage of coding teachers, which might challenge the college’s ability to enact a program. Ondrus said that for the coding program, the college is currently focusing on funding for the labs, but businesses are offering to help in teaching the classes. “We’ve had a couple of businesses saying, ‘We’d love to partner with you and assist. We’d love to be adjuncts to assist with creating this program,’” she said. Chairman Lynn Balch agreed

that businesses are available that can help in the coding programs. “A big thing South Florida has passed on is the technology industry,” Balch said. “You talk about a clean industry. There are so many

opportunities for people.” Espinoza also asked if a dental clinic affiliated with the dental health sciences building would continue to operate, and Ondrus said it would.

LGWCD Agrees To Jan. 17 Joint Meeting On Roads With Lox Town Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors has agreed to a joint meeting on roads with the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council set for Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. At the LGWCD meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, District Administrator Steve Yohe said that he had received a letter from the town manager indicating that the council had agreed to that date for a meeting to be held at Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall. The district has been trying to set a date for a joint meeting with the town for several months to resolve issues centering on

the transfer of roads from the district to the town, the condition of roads being transferred and possibly providing maintenance on the roads. The district has been in the process of transferring district roads to the town, Currently, about half of the roads in the town are still district roads. The last planned joint meeting was cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Matthew. Yohe asked the board for direction to respond to the town manager on the Jan. 17 date. A motion by Supervisor Don Widing to agree to the date carried 4-0 with Chairman Frank Schiola away from the dais.

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Elections To Personal Data, We Must Do Better At Cybersecurity One of the many hot buzzwords floating through today’s world is “cybersecurity.” There have been multiple, huge breaches of sensitive data at large tech companies like Yahoo, as well as allegations of computer hacking by foreign powers — specifically Russia — in an effort to influence the outcome of our recent national election. We are living in a world run by computers. What happens when our computers turn on us? In the spotlight is the presidential election, which even without hacking allegations ended with an uncomfortable split — Donald Trump earning a majority of the Electoral College’s presumptive votes and, therefore, the presidency, but Hillary Clinton compiling some 2.83 million more votes in the popular vote tally. In recent days, there have been reports that the federal government knew in advance of the election that Russia was playing fast and loose with the campaign, using cyber warfare in an attempt to give Russian President Vladimir Putin’s preferred candidate an edge. This has led many people on both sides of the aisle to seek investigations on just what was known during the campaign and how the election was impacted by those actions. Nine Senate Democrats have asked the Director of National Intelligence to provide what is called a National Intelligence Estimate by Jan. 20, the day that President-Elect Trump is set to take the oath of office. “Direct and deliberate interference in our election is an unprecedented breach and threat to U.S. democracy and national security,” the senators wrote to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. “It is absolutely critical that information about these matters be disclosed to the public and to Congress.” “Investigating reports of Russia’s interference into our presidential election and civic institutions is not a partisan issue,” Michigan Sen. Gary Peters said. “It’s about protecting our democracy and our national security. Americans deserve transparency and accountability.” At the same time, bipartisan action is taking place. Two Democratic congressmen (Maryland’s Elijah Cummings and California’s Eric Swalwell) have introduced legislation creating an independent commission to investigate Russian government involvement in the digital attacks, and Republican senators Lindsay Graham and John McCain are also

WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2016 A Smashing Success

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce another smashing success! WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2016 drew record-breaking crowds on Dec. 3 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Presented by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Wellington, Chukker.TV and Grand Champions Polo Club, the Royal Inn and the original Wellington Mall, Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, as well as Equestrian Sport Productions LLC, the event provided a lineup of holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, boutique shopping, business and service vendors, the Potions in Motion Lounge and Blizzard Beach. Local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and Emmy Award-nominated DIY Network television star Vanilla Ice performed his iconic celebrated mu-

pushing for investigations into the hacking incidents. Cybersecurity experts are echoing those calls for a deeper, public investigation into the evidence of Russian hacking — both the majority who already believe that the Russian government carried out the attacks, and the minority who don’t. Cybersecurity concerns are not new. The biggest U.S. government data breach of 2015 was the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach, which was the result of a longstanding hack that started in March 2014. The government announced the data breach in June 2015 and estimates of stolen records increased from an initial number of 4 million to 21.5 million. In a survey of 24 federal agencies, the General Accounting Office found that between 2006 and 2015, the number of cyberattacks climbed 1,300 percent — from 5,500 to over 77,000 a year. So, what’s the solution? How do we stem the cybersecurity threats to our nation, our financial institutions and our own personal safety? Unfortunately, according to Adm. Michael Rogers, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, “When it comes to cyber defense, there is no one single strategy, there is no one single tool or capability.” “I think it’s fair to say that right now the odds favor the offensive side,” Rogers said during a presentation at Harvard University in October. “That’s in no small part because the reality is today we are dealing with network structures that were designed and built in a totally different environment.” Specifically, our national computer infrastructure was not built with cyber attacks in mind. Confronting the cyber threat, Rogers said, will require better network protection, altering normal protocols and changing “the risk calculations for actors so they stop and say to themselves, ‘Even if I could technically do this, would the benefits outweigh the risks and costs?’” We encourage a bipartisan investigation, and encourage our elected leaders to take meaningful action against any and all perpetrators. We have been losing cybersecurity battles, but we must put in the necessary resources to win the war.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR sical hits to an overflowing crowd. The chamber wishes to thank our sponsors: Host Venue the Village of Wellington; Title Sponsors Grand Champions Polo Club and Chukker.TV, and the Royal Inn and the original Wellington Mall; Blizzard Beach Sponsors Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, and Equestrian Sport Productions LLC; Drone Sponsor Pyra Promotions and Pyra 360.com; Photo Booth Sponsors Arden, the Florida Sugar Cane League, Fusion AV Solutions and Greenstein & Lubliner; Media Sponsor Chukker.TV; and Luxury Auto Sponsor Braman Motorcars. Our exceptional vendors and exhibitors were BJ Events LLC, Bolay, Braman BMW, Chappy’s Food Cart, Chick-fil-A, Chukker. TV, CJR Fine Arts & Frame, Clothed4APurpose, Coldwell Banker-Rommel Torres, Cruise Planners, Elysa Suzanne Couture Clothing, Family Vision Center, Greenstein & Lubliner, Hard Exercise Works, HealthSource of Royal Palm Beach, HNM Menswear, Homes for Heroes, Hurricane Grill & Wings, HW Interiors, Ice

Cream Express, India Bar & Grill, Jessie’s Girl, Jordan’s Steak Bistro. Kiwanis of Wellington, Kona Ice of Palm Beach, Lively Lights, Lularoe, MaxHealth Chiropractic, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Palm Beach Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine LLC, Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, Palm Beach Health Center, Palm Beach International Academy, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, Palms West Hospital, Paradise Kettle Corn, Peak Profit Global, Perfect Smile Dentistry, Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach, PNC Bank, Potions In Motion, Pretty Deliveries, Pyra/ Pyra 360, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Santa, Sarah Spiritual, Shullman Orthodontics, Starbucks, Stonewood Grill & Tavern, Ted’s Take Out, the Art Cellar, the Beach Buffalo, the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, the original Wellington Mall, the Quaye at Wellington Luxury Rentals, the Royal Inn, the UPS Store, the Wellness Experience, Title Boxing Club, Vanilla Ice Merchandise and Wellington High School. Thank you to Backstage Spon-

sor Party Vendors, the exceptional establishments of Hurricane Grill & Wings Wellington, Jordan’s Steak Bistro, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, the Art Cellar and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Our performers could not have been more phenomenal! The talents of our local superstars are amazing. If you have not heard or seen of the following, please make it a point to check them out. Thank you to our Master of Ceremonies Wes Kain, Alex Shaw, Aliyah Pike, Alyssa Marie Coon, the Binks Forest Elementary Choir, Donna Tucci School of Dance, Jasmin Thomas, Kayden Muller, Latillia Jackson, Michaela Paige, Nicky Greed, the Palm Beach Mako Cheerleaders, Palm Beach Opera, Precision Dance Conservatory, Sarah Spiritual, Vell P. and the Wellington High School Chamber Chorus. This event could not be possible without the exceptional volunteers from Wellington High School, the Palm Beach Central High School Key Club and the Bak Middle School of the Arts. A very special thank you to Alyssa Morrow, to Joe Piconcelli

for his talents and expertise, and his amazing staff, especially Rick Febles, Debbie Liquoiri and the Public Works Logistics Team, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor John McGovern and the Wellington Village Council, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and our President Debbie Crompton for their leadership, Richard Bogatin, Kevin Shapiro, Wilson Junior Jean, Lisa Banionis, Sharon Lasko, Stuart and Diann Hack, as well as former Mayor Darell Bowen and Roxanne Stein, who kicked off our 2016 event. Vanilla Ice astounds us each year. His spirit of giving and

dedication to our community is outstanding. His efforts and those of his team make this event possible. Each is to be commended and thanked for their generosity and for giving back to Wellington. The chamber is grateful to have the privilege of working with them! The chamber salutes all the exhibitors, sponsors and performers for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Happy Holidays! Michela Green, Executive Director Wellington Chamber of Commerce

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continued from page 1 mitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for approval and come back to the council for a final OK in about six weeks. The council instructed staff to work with residents during that interval to resolve as many concerns as possible. Three interested parties gave presentations — two from the Aero Club both for and against the development, and one from Lakefield South that was divided on the question. The applicant was given 30 minutes to make a presentation, and the interested parties were given 15 minutes each. Kelly Ferraiolo, associate planner with Wellington’s Planning & Zoning Department, said the total project is about 65 acres, with the nine lots situated on about 38 acres, surrounded by nearly 22 acres of lakes and five acres of lake maintenance tracts. The project abuts the 200-unit Lakefield South development of townhomes and single-family residences. Lakes already there would be reconfigured to create space for the residential lots. Ferraiolo said removal of the commercial recreation use from the comp plan would restrict land use to the underlying residential use. The proposal includes a 12-foot bridle trail along Aero Club Drive and Greenbriar Blvd., which would be included in the village’s equestrian trail master plan.

Its inclusion in the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District would impose more restrictions than other areas of the EOZD, with a 100-foot minimum lot depth and 250-foot minimum width; a maximum of two stories; a prohibition on clustered development, temporary stabling and covered arenas; and four stalls per acre but no more than 12 per lot. Setbacks for the buildings and manure bins are also more restrictive to protect Lakefield South. The project would also have to abide by village regulations setting screening requirements for horse trailers, plus noise and lighting standards; prohibiting commercial stables; and exempting noise created by aircraft from future Winding Trails residents’ complaints. The project would have three access points on Aero Club Drive and two on Greenbriar Blvd. All driveways to the lots would be gated. Manure pickup would be on the same day weekly for all lots. Landscape buffers require a tree every 25 feet and a continuous hedge at least 4 feet tall. Staff recommended approval, as did the Equestrian Preserve Committee and the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board. Ferraiolo noted that there has been a decline in golf course use and said the current proposal is a better alternative to possible multi-family use. Mayor Anne Gerwig asked what the applicant is entitled to, and Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said that without seeking an approval, the land cannot be used for anything other than a golf course or open space, but a

number of uses could be approved by resolution in one council meeting with an amendment of the planned unit development master plan, including assembly buildings for club and organization offices, a vegetable market or medical/office buildings. A park is also a possibility, as well as some conditional uses such as arenas and stadiums, churches, hotels and motels, and secondary uses such as shops and cabinet-making, all without a comp plan amendment. Basehart added that the comp plan provides that the owner can default to residential, which the applicant is seeking, but with lower density than is allowed. Attorney Al Malefatto said the regulations that apply are strict and that conversion to equestrian use would enhance the overall value of neighboring communities. Malefatto added that the developer is in full accord with conditions, and willing to enter restrictive covenants to guarantee their compliance. Donaldson Hearing, agent for the applicant, said his clients have reached out to the residents to resolve their concerns, and noted that the golf course has been out of use since 2007. He said he thought the application was fully in the spirit of Wellington because it is surrounded by equestrian uses. “Wellington is all about the equestrian world,” he said. “We believe this enhances the community.” He noted that the residences will be built above the barns and grooms’ quarters, which will be limited to two, and the four-sided

architecture would be a pleasing sight from all sides. Janet Teebagy, speaking for the Aero Club Fact Finding Committee, which opposes the Winding Trails development, said she represents about half of the Aero Club residents, who disagree with zoning changes that bring an equestrian element into the area. She explained that the committee stands in opposition to another Aero Club group headed by her neighbor, Joe Maguire. “We are a community that cares deeply about its existence,” Teebagy said. “We were here for a very long time. Our runway is really the crown jewel… We all care very passionately whether we believe in this project or we don’t.” She said the main concern of the fact-finding committee is the introduction of equestrian traffic uses on Aero Club Drive, which serves 1,100 homes. “At the end of the day, whatever this council decides, we are going to do our best to work together to bridge whatever misunderstandings that have happened,” she said, explaining that their main concerns are that Aero Club Drive is a small road that is already overused, and even with modified designs, it would become clogged with service vehicles entering the restricted access gates of Winding Trails. Teebagy also raised concerns about the entrances’ proximity to schools and bus stops, added noise and odor. “Our conclusion is that the zoning changes are incompatible,” she said. Maguire, representing a group of Aero Club residents favoring the

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development, said he got involved when he learned that there was opposition after a survey. “Our group of supporters was caught off guard by the group that had organized against it,” he said. “When I first learned of Winding Trails, I thought, ‘What a great idea. I wish I had thought of it.’ I thought it was a perfect use for the property.” He learned later that the Aero Club board had hired an attorney to fight Winding Trails. Maguire added that the survey had been sent out four times because initial responses were not good. The final survey of 253 lots resulted in 130 responses, with 64 in favor, 53 opposed and 13 undecided. “We support Winding Trails because the developer is a longtime resident who lives across the street,” he said. “She’s raising her family here, she’s vested here. She has a stake in the community and its future.” Attorney Anthony Barbuto, representing the Lakefield South Homeowners’ Association, said that community faces a large potential impact because the Winding Trails development would surround Lakefield South. “While the HOA has maintained neutrality, they did ask me to intervene and be sure that the homeowners had the information on this project,” Barbuto said, explaining that he had met with the developer and village representatives to understand the nature of the request, and conducted a survey of residents. Results showed that of 200 homes, 45 owners support the

project, 59 oppose and two were undecided. The rest did not respond. Councilman Michael Drahos asked about the turning radius for trucks, and Village Engineer Tom Lundeen said he believed with the required radius, trucks could make the turns without running over curbs or blocking a lane. Drahos also asked about the danger to children at bus stops, and Planner Corey Lyn Cramer said that the two stops on Aero Club Drive pose no conflict with the proposed entrances. Malefatto said those details could be worked out during final approval and asked that the council grant preliminary approval. Objections were raised about service vehicles stacking on the streets, but Hearing said the stacking distance outside the gates would be adequate to accommodate trucks entering. Gerwig said she favored the project, but would vote against it because she had to listen to the divided Lakefield South residents. “I think it’s fantastic,” she said. “It is the best option, but I’m not seeing that support from the neighborhood.” Malefatto said they would continue to work with residents to assuage their concerns. Councilman John McGovern made a motion to grant preliminary approval to the comp plan amendment, which passed 4-1 with Gerwig opposed. Councilman Michael Napoleone made a motion to approve the equestrian and zoning elements, which also carried 4-1 with Gerwig opposed.

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Relay for Life of the Western Communities held a team party on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Royal Palm Beach High School media center. This year’s goal is to raise $85,000 and get 65 teams to participate. “Cruisin’ for a Cure” will be the 2017 theme, and teams will pick ports of call and team names. There were door prizes and light refreshments. The Relay for Life will be held March 11, 2017 at PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER South Florida fairgrounds. For more info., contact Lisa Noel at (561) 650-0129.

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Kiwanis To Lay Wreaths Dec. 17

On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of Wellington, in conjunction with other Kiwanis clubs and the VFW, will participate in the Wreaths Across America event at the South Florida National Cemetery off State Road 7. The event will lay 16,000 wreaths honoring fallen heroes. Anyone interested in participating should contact Don Meyers at donaldmeyers.dm@gmail.com.

Dance Arts Conservatory To Stage ‘Elf Jr.’

Wellington residents are invited to embrace their inner “elf” when the Dance Arts Conservatory Broadway Stars present Elf The Musical Jr. Elf The Musical Jr. is an uplifting musical about one boy’s quest to find his true identity. The story encourages everyone to approach each day with goodwill, wonder and cheer. The musical tells the story of a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of

gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is given the name Buddy and raised by elves in the North Pole, happily unaware that he is actually a human. Performances will be Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Dance Arts Conservatory Center for the Performing Arts (11120 S. Crown Way, Units 3 & 4, Wellington). Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Seating is general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the studio or by calling (561) 296-1880.

PBC Legislative Delegation Hearing Dec. 19

State Sen. Bobby Powell Jr., chair of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, has announced that the delegation’s final public hearing and local bill hearing will take place Monday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on the Palm Beach State College Belle Glade campus. “These hearings are specifically

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Christmas Cantata At St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host its annual Christmas Cantata on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Christmas choir will present “Behold This Child.” For more info., call Ann Petersen at (561) 718-5471.

Chanukah At Chabad Of RPB

Chabad of Royal Palm Beach will hold a Grand Menorah Lighting on Monday, Dec. 26 at 5 p.m.

with a live concert and kids program, Chanukah foods, gifts and more. Admission is free. On Friday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m., there will be a menorah lighting followed by a festive Chanukah shabbat dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $12 for children. RSVP by Dec. 27. For more information on these events, or for sponsorship opportunities, call (561) 225-1766, e-mail info@jewishroyalpalm.com or visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com.

Pet Haven Rescue Casino Night Jan. 21

Pet Haven Rescue will host its third annual Casino Night: Going to the Dogs on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Wellington National Golf & Equestrian Club. The gala will benefit Pet Haven Rescue’s cage-free animal sanctuary, which has received national acclaim on NBC’s Nightly News for its innovative no-cage, no-kill facility in Loxahatchee Groves. Funding will support low/no cost spaying, neutering, vaccinations, micro-chipping, veterinary care,

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Registration Open For Men’s Softball League

Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for the Spring Men’s Softball D League, lower and upper divisions. New teams can sign up for available spots beginning Wednesday, Dec. 28. Participants must be age 18 years or older. Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 14 regular season games, and a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season. The cost to register is $600 per team, and the deadline to register is Wednesday, Jan. 4, or as the league fills. A mandatory managers meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Park Gym (11700 Pierson Road). For more information, visit the Wellington Parks & Recreation “Adult Athletics” page at www. wellingtonfl.gov/playing, or call (561) 791-4005.

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American Legion Post 390 Thanks Wellington’s Michelle Garvey

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report During the Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14, Commander Al Ziker presented Community Programs Manager Michelle Garvey with a certificate of appreciation from the American Legion for her service and assistance to the group’s programs and activities. “Michelle is instrumental in helping the American Legion in anything we need done. She’s very good at coordinating for the Christmas parade, which we’ve never been in the past, but we will be in the future,” Ziker said. “She does an outstanding job. Anything

we ask her to do, she does without hesitation.” Garvey attended the meeting with her daughter, Piper Frost, 5. “I’m honored,” Garvey said. “I enjoy working with the American Legion. They’re a great group of individuals. Any way we can get the name out there, and get them highlighted, we try to do.” Wednesday’s meeting also included the post’s holiday party. For more information, e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com. (Right) Michelle Garvey is presented a certificate of appreciation by Al Ziker. (Far right) Regis and Tom Wenham with Michelle Garvey and Piper Frost.

ROYAL PALM BEACH SENIORS ENJOY ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND LUNCHEON Royal Palm Beach seniors celebrated the holiday season with a holiday party and luncheon on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The group enjoyed food, drinks, dancing, a gift exchange and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. For more PHOTOS BY SHAYNA TANEN/TOWN-CRIER information on Royal Palm Beach senior activities, call (561) 790-5149.

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The My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper board raised $15,000 to sponsor this year’s holiday shopping event for 100 needy families from the Glades area with the assistance of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Walmart Supercenter in Royal Palm Beach. Each family received a $150 gift card upon arrival at Walmart to spend on important basic items, such as clothes, food and toys for their holiday shopping. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office provided two tour buses to pick up

the 100 families selected by the PBSO deputies assigned to the Glades and familiar with the residents there. Local resident Jermaine Webb, who worked as Jess Santamaria’s representative in the Glades, also helped select families for the annual event. This was the 10th year that My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust and Jess Santamaria have worked with the PBSO to organize this event. Once again, it was much appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed by both the receivers and the givers!

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WELLINGTON BALLET THEATRE STAGES ‘THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS’ The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented The Grinch Who Stole Christmas as its winter ballet on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Wellington High School theater. Company dancers brought the magical Dr. Seuss story to life. For more info., visit www. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER danceartsconservatory.com.

Dancers perform “Transformation of the Grinch.”

Halle Schwartz as Louise, Cindy’s mother, and Jordan Anderson, as Cindy, in “The Whoville Character Dance.”

Youngsters enjoy holiday surprises in “Children with Gifts.”

“Max Becomes a Reindeer” featuring Devan Solomon and Daniela Braun.

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Director of Ballet Melissa Waters is presented a gift.

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COUNTY PROCLAMATION Attorney Michael Pike Named To Wellington Chamber President’s Circle SALUTES WELLINGTON’S

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has welcomed attorney Michael J. Pike as a President’s Circle Trustee Level member. Pike is an AV Preeminent Rated attorney and the managing partner of Pike & Lustig LLP. Before opening his own law firm, he spent several years practicing law as an associate and partner at some of Florida’s most prestigious firms. Pike has been practicing law for more than 13 years. He has secured numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients within the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, highway accidents, wrongful death, insurance litigation, business litigation, sexual battery and assault, and RICO. Pike is a state and federal court practitioner, having handled several cases in the United States

District Courts involving complex business disputes. He is a former clerk of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and has also worked with the State Attorney’s Office. He is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Courts, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Pike received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, then earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. In addition to serving as president of the law school’s prestigious trial team, he co-authored an article titled, “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line,” which was published in www. wallstreetlawyer.com. He is a member of the Palm

Beach County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association and is a past president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. Pike has received numerous accolades and awards including “Top Up and Comer” by the South Florida Legal Guide, “Up & Comers” by the South Florida Business Journal; “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine; a “Rising Star” and “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine; and a “Person On The Move” numerous times by both the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Palm Beach Post. Pike is also active within the community and involved with numerous organizations, including service as a board member of SOS Children’s Village. He is also an avid fisherman and a member of Florida’s CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu communities.

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AMERICAN LEGION MAKES BAGS OF PERSONAL ITEMS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS

At the Dec. 6 meeting of the Palm Beach County Commission, Vice Mayor Melissa McKinlay presented a proclamation recognizing Wellington resident Tony Fransetta for his many years of dedicated service to retired individuals in Palm Beach County. Dec. 6 was recognized as Tony Fransetta Day in Palm Beach County. Wellington Vice Mayor John McGovern attended the ceremony, along with representatives from the local congressional delegation, who read the Tony Fransetta Day proclamation into the Congressional Record. Shown above are Debbie Frazier, Vice Mayor Melissa McKinlay and Tony Fransetta.

MELISSA CANNATELLA, DAVID MEDOFF TO WED

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 and American Legion Unit #367 recently made bags filled with personal items and food for homeless veterans. Machelle Jackson from the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach accepted the donation bags. (Right) Marge Herzog deliver the bags to Machelle Jackson. (Below, L-R) Connie Kilgore, John Castro, Irmgard Letourneau, Marge Herzog, Joan Shoemake, Nikki Provenzano, Mason Mills and Norma Flannagan with the bags.

Tyler DiFiore To Attend Luther College

Tyler DiFiore of Wellington has been accepted for admission for the 2017-18 academic year at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. DiFiore has been awarded the Martin Luther Award of $16,000. A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,150, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to degrees in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs. For more info., visit www.luther.edu.

Manny and Barbara Cannatella of Wellington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa to David Medoff, son of Karen and the late Alan Medoff of Wellington. Melissa is currently an ESE teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, and David is a planner at Lockheed Martin. A spring 2018 wedding is planned.

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WELLINGTON LANDINGS BAND PROGRAM HOSTS HOLIDAY CONCERT AT WHS

On Thursday, Dec. 8, the Wellington Landings Middle School band program held a concert in the Wellington High School auditorium. The beginning band (above left), jazz band (above center), and concert and symphonic band (above right) performed a variety of holiday music, including “A Marshmallow World,” “Hanukkah is Here,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Frosty the Snowman.”

New Instructor Helping Oxbridge Academy Aviation Program Soar

The aviation program at the Oxbridge Academy is reaching new heights under the leadership of pilot and professor Deborah Donnelly-McLay. Awarded UPS Pilot of the Year in 2013, Donnelly-McLay brings more than 25 years of experience as a commercial airline pilot and academic instructor to her role at the independent secondary school in West Palm Beach. Oxbridge’s aviation program provides an unprecedented opportunity for students to learn the science and skills needed to pursue several careers in the booming aviation and aeronautics industries. The curriculum combines math, science, government and economics, and is enhanced by simulator training with highly experienced senior pilots, field trips and guest lectures from aviation icons. The centerpiece of the program is a Redbird MCX Flight Simulator, one of only six in the country. It simulates the instruments and conditions of a Cessna 172 single-engine airplane and gives student-pilots a realistic feel and range of motion that they would experience in flight. In addition to a minimum of 40 hours of flight simulator time, the four-semester elective program includes a partnership flight training program with SunQuest Aviation where students can work toward earning their FAA Private Pilot’s license. Donnelly-McLay will continue to develop the curriculum and serve as the primary aviation instructor. She will also be responsible for establishing new partner-

ships with industry leaders, such as a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the works with Boeing Industries. Prior to taking the controls at Oxbridge, Donnelly-McLay was a member of a research team at Harvard University, focusing on education and involvement of females in the aviation sector and the environmental health of airline pilots. She also taught aeronautical science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She continues to fly to Central America and South America for UPS, where she has worked as a commercial pilot for 19 years. “With a nationwide decline in pilots, Oxbridge’s aviation program gives students the foundation they need to successfully enter the field by helping to build their résumés, gain training hours and improve confidence,” Donnelly-McLay said. “We currently have 34 students enrolled in the first and second year of the program, and I’m pleased to say that 15 percent of the students are female, compared to the airline industry average of 10 percent.” The aviation program got its wings through the generous support of four donors and an innovation grant. Innovation grants are funded by proceeds from the Oxbridge Academy annual gala. Aviation is one of many opportunities that Oxbridge students have to explore their passions or discover hidden talents. From science and technology to English and the arts, students apply classroom concepts to real-world applications, thereby achieving

Deborah Donnelly-McLay deeper learning while improving their values of confidence, discipline and perseverance. Donnelly-McLay holds a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State College, a master of advanced studies in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle, a master of liberal arts in extension studies from Harvard University and a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University. Oxbridge Academy was founded in 2011 by energy magnate and philanthropist William I. Koch. The independent secondary school’s mission is to provide a challenging, dynamic education in the classroom, laboratory, art studio, athletic field and now airfield to produce leaders through meaningful, hands-on student research, collaboration and creativity. For more information, call (561) 972-9826 or visit www. oapb.org/admission.

Holocaust Survivor Visits With Students At Emerald Cove

The first period of seventh-grade and eighth-grade students filed into the Emerald Cove Middle School media center and took their seat one recent morning. There were about 100 students ready to hear stories of courage and survival during the Holocaust. “Of the 100 of you, eight would have been a child survivor of the Holocaust,” speaker Zelda Fuchman said. The students looked around at the group gathered for the school’s ninth annual Holocaust Survivor series and took a deep breath. “But you’re not here to learn about Zelda,” Fuchsman said. “You’re here to learn about you. I don’t want to shock you or to give you a history lesson. Instead, I want you to learn that you have the power now to live your life kindly.” Fuchsman, 81, a child survivor of the Holocaust stood, in front of a screen that projected photos of her at age three when her family fled the Nazis in Poland, traveled through Russia and Siberia, and survived against bitter cold, constant threats, backbreaking labor for her parents, malaria and starvation. “People died like flies. We had no bathroom, no running water, no food, we had lice, bedbugs and fleas, and lives on shelves in a bunker.” Fuchsman recalled. “The only constant was hunger.” Fuchsman was part of a daylong event organized annually by Barry Asch, social sciences teacher and sponsor of the event. “It’s becoming harder and hard-

Zelda Fuchman speaks to Emerald Cove students. er to plan this event because the survivors are getting older and are sick and passing away,” Asch said. No sooner did Asch shake his head and sigh at the thought did Norman Frajman, a survivor who has been with the program every year, walked into the media center. “He shouldn’t be here. He’s very ill. He should be home in bed,” Asch said. “But he wanted to be here for this.” The School District of Palm Beach County focuses on teaching the history of the Holocaust in a manner that leads to an investigation of human behavior; an understanding of the ramifications of prejudice, racism and stereotyping; and an examination of what it means to be a responsible and respectful person. “It was interesting. It taught me to start trying to treat everyone

better,” said Ralph Battaski, an eighth-grader. While telling stories of pain, death and despair was very powerful on everyone in the audience, Fuchsman was also able to connect with the students. “Today, you have bullying. You have cyber-bullying,” she said. “But you also have the ability to help those who are hurting, and to stop it. If a person feels hated or isolated, you have the power to build a relationship.” Fuchsman drew giggles when she referred to the students’ use of social media as “walling, with friends,” but her message didn’t falter. “How do you know if the person on the other end really did ‘LOL?’ You have the chance to connect with people — not just with your thumbs — with people. Go out and be a friend, no matter who they are.”

Hello and Happy Holiday from Wheels of Wellington

achel Bridge and I climb up Sugarloaf Mountain in Clermont Florida on Sunday, November 20, 2016 during the Horrible 100 ride. Sugarloaf Mountain at 312 feet above sea level is the highest point on the geographic Florida peninsula. The temperature at the start of the ride was a cool 45 degrees, that explains the arm and leg warmers.

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CYPRESS TRAILS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HAVE A HOPPING GOOD TIME DURING FIELD DAY FUN Students at Cypress Trails Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach participated in the school’s annual field day on Thursday, Dec. 8. Students participated in crazy activities in order to work on teamwork, sportsmanship and physical fitness. Field day is also a day to simply have fun, and the students certainly met that objective. Shown left, kindergarten students jump hurdles. Shown right, students enjoy jumping in potato sacks.

Western Academy Climbs In Florida Rankings

Linda Terranova, principal of Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach, recently announced that the new state ranking for schools released by Gov. Rick Scott has Western Academy ranked in the top 17 percent (up from top 20 percent) of all schools in the State of Florida. The students placed in the top four percent of all schools in the state for math; top seven percent for ELA (English, language arts); and in the top 28 percent of schools for science. The school has been

ranked as an “A” school since 2006. It is also “A+” rated by the Florida Consortium of Charter Schools. “We are absolutely thrilled to see the results and know that of all of our hard work has paid off,” she said. “Our teachers really push their students to go beyond the level of the state standards, and these results are proof of the high-quality instruction they are providing students every day. This ranking is truly outstanding and we could not be more proud.”

WLMS ‘Dalmatians’ Show A Great Success

Wellington Landings Middle School Drama students held their inaugural production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids on Dec. 1 and 2. The performances were held at Wellington Elementary School. This adorable adventure is an adaptation of the original Disney classic. Each performance showcased a different leading cast. The ensemble consisted of students of all ability levels. Students rehearsed for the production over a two-month period, and the outcome was a huge hit. The musical also highlighted the work of the other departments within the Wellington Landings Fine Arts Academy, including dance, chorus, art and computer technology. Several students participated and led in costume/set design and production, audio-visual recording, stage management and sound. Congratulations to drama teacher Karen Epstein for an outstand-

ing inaugural production. The school also thanks Wellington Elementary for its support, all the parents who assisted with the performance, including Mary Ann Antonucci, Shannon Maisano, Toby Brodtman and many others. (Below and right) Wellington Landings students participate in 101 Dalmatians Kids.

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Wellington Landings Middle School National Junior Honor Society students recently visited Gove Elementary School first-grade students to bring holiday gifts and provide arts and crafts activities.

Wellington Landings Students Visit Gove El Bringing Holiday Cheer

A special thanks to eighth-grade guidance counselors Diane Maher and Judy Warren from Wellington Landings Middle School for hosting a special holiday gathering for a group of first-grade students at Gove Elementary School. This is the eighth year that Wellington Landings National Junior Honor Society students have brought joy to Gove Elementary students.

This year, 32 students partnered with first graders to assist them with hands-on art activities, provide tasty snacks, and give them a book and a stuffed animal of their choice. Toward the end of the program, a National Junior Honor Society student read a book to everyone. The students were very attentive as the reader did a great job using reading strategies.

New Horizons Honors Teresa White As Volunteer Of The Month

Congratulations to Teresa White, New Horizons Elementary School’s Volunteer of the Month for November. White has been helping students master high frequency words for second-grade teacher Deb Hansen on a weekly basis. Living the first half of her life in New York, White now lives in South Florida. She and her husband are the proud parents of Olivia, a thirdgrade student at New Horizons. White has worked as a full-time waitress at Pete’s Place for 15 years and conducts stained glass classes for adults and children in her home. She enjoys volunteering at New Horizons Elementary School in the classroom and assisting the teachers.

Theresa White with New Horizons Principal Betsy Cardozo and PTA Volunteer Coordinator Jeneil Stevens.

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The ‘Battle Of Bedtime’ Is Not Easy For Grandma On Kid Duty

As I noted last week, my daughter went to a wedding out-of-town and foolishly left her children in my care for an entire weekend. Following a day of candy, toy weaponry, non-vegetarian meals and endless games of chase, it was bedtime, a ritual interrupted by the absence of mommy, and feared by children and grandparents alike. The children have one mission: to avoid sleep. And the grandparents have the opposing mission: to please, oh heaven, please help me get these children to sleep, or tomorrow is going to be a total nightmare. In the beginning, things went well. Bath time was fun because grandma

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The Sonic BOOMER doesn’t have bath toys. Instead, she has kitchen utensils, pots, pans, pitchers and basically whatever the kids want to ravage from the kitchen cabinets. (Well, the cheese grater was over the line and had to be put back, but that was it.) Bedtime was fun, too, because grandma doesn’t want anyone falling out of bed

onto their head, so she bought sleeping bags shamelessly emblazoned with Spider-Man and those Frozen princesses. These are ceremoniously spread out on the floor of the guest bedroom, and the kids climb in eagerly. Grandma kisses their little heads and leaves the hall light on and pads softly away. The next thing she hears is the sound of nylon sleeping bags quickly being scooted up to the door and, when she looks into the hallway, both bodies are wedged in the doorway and both heads are on the hard floor of the hall. So grandma goes back in there and slides everybody back onto the carpet, and it is then that the adorable little cherubs announce that they want to sleep on the

bed. In response to her admonitions, they vehemently promise not to fall on their heads, so grandma tucks them in and says goodnight, but not before pulling a series of chairs up to the edges of the bed to form a makeshift railing. Soon the children are softly snoring and grandma congratulates herself, briefly, before barely falling asleep because she intends to keep one eye open all night. About 2 a.m., grandma imagines she hears crying and bolts out of bed, but pauses at her doorway because now she hears nothing. Rather than break the spell, she goes back to bed but, five minutes later, definitely hears crying. It’s Tess!

Grandma runs into the bedroom, her eyes trying to focus in the dim light (no sense waking the other one) and half the bed is empty. Where’s the two-year-old? Oh! Wedged between the desk and the bed frame, a distance of about five inches, is Tess. She’s standing up, crying in her sleep. Grandma reaches over the assemblage of chairs, pulls her straight up and puts her back down on the bed, where she instantly relaxes into snores. One five-inch gap in the plan, and that kid found it. She spun and twisted and pirouetted across an entire mattress, three blankets, four pillows and a brother, but she found it. At least she kept her promise: she did not fall on her head.

‘Miss Sloane’ Is A Great Character Study, But A Bit One-Sided

The new film Miss Sloane is a pretty good but, unfortunately, not great political movie that has many exciting elements but founders because it feels more like a propaganda piece. Writer Jonathan Perera tries to recreate Aaron Sorkin with a wordy, clever, Washington-based political thriller. The problem is that the best of these dramas actually have two sides to the argument. Any opposition to the dogma Perera espouses is ruthlessly suppressed. Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the top lobbyist at a major lobbying firm, predictably right-wing, with the boss George Dupont (Sam Waterston) shown as genial until she crosses him. She is a force of nature there, ready to push any idea to the not-really-intrepid lawmakers, particularly when it comes to importing Indonesian palm oil. But she rebels when asked to work for the gun lobby, not for the predictable rea-

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler son of having been a victim in some way, but because she is against guns. Of course, the writer does have to make certain that we see at least one major character, Esme (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), who has survived gun violence and is still suffering. Working for a more boutique firm (read small, left-wing and really friendly), she pushes hard against those “evil” people supporting gun rights. She comes on as strong as she had for the previous firm, but now, based on the script, she is on the side

of the angels, although she casually uses bribery and other nasty tactics. Although there are political misstatements all the way through, the film keeps moving. What keeps the movie working is a compelling performance by Chastain. She is driven and complex. She is really powerful, and comes across strongly. As an interesting change, director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) has her as a pill-popper and sexual user. When she has needs, she simply hires a gigolo (Jake Lacy). Of course, had Chastain been a male character, her actions would be condemned. Ironically, the gigolo has more morals than all the politicians and lobbyists. Mbatha-Raw gives a strong supporting performance, and there’s a whole group of others who provide the strong support that Chastain needs for the story. Mark Strong and John Lithgow provide complex

characterizations that promote the plot. Michael Stuhlbarg is good as the really nasty guy who goes after Sloane. It is not easy trying to keep up with the power of a performer like Chastain. I liked Alison Pill, who at first was Sloane’s assistant and key right hand, before betraying her. In movies like this, film creators have to stick closely to real facts and also need to present both sides realistically. Tossing out a line that, “Texas regulates sex toys more than they do guns” sounds snappy, but is not true, although they are very easygoing. Also, to emphasize the David versus Goliath element of the argument, the group sponsoring Sloane has millions of supporters who have raised (gasp) all of $15 million, which meant perhaps $5 a person. The anti-gun lobby in Washington spends many times that and has the support of the media. In terms of reality, the pro-gun lobby is far more grassroots

than its opposition, a major reason that the pro-gun side generally seems to win. You need both sides able to present their arguments if you want a film based on issues, although this is far more a character study of a driven political type. The volatility of the issues, however, draws away at least a little bit from the character study. Chastain, in interviews, has talked about speaking to women lobbyists and copying a lot of their characteristics, and she has them down pat. That helped drive a complex, excellent performance. But the nature of the issue made this far too one-sided. Yet it’s a great character role and a pretty good film. Hardly great, but it kept moving and provided a pleasant couple of hours. Unfortunately, it is coming out just at the time when top movies, the probable contenders for awards, are coming through, and you will probably prefer those.

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Lion Country Safari 32nd Annual Christmas With The Chimps Dec. 22 On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m., Lion Country Safari will celebrate its annual Christmas with the Chimps. The oldest living chimp in the world, named Little Mama, is always a charismatic fan favorite at this event. Dr. Jane Goodall estimates her age to be around 78 years old. For 32 years now, Santa Claus has taken a hiatus from the North Pole to deliver presents to a very special group of chimps. Once

Santa’s boat/sleigh is loaded with wrapped presents — including edible treats, stuffed animals, clothes and enrichment-themed activities — he will make his delivery to the 18 chimpanzees. Many enthusiasts wait all year for this opportunity to witness chimpanzees from a closer vantage point. Guests are permitted out of their vehicles on an observation island directly across from the eagerly awaiting chimps. “The chimps are very much looking forward to celebrating the

holiday season this year. They’ve noticed us gathering supplies and goodies in the past few weeks and have reacted with great excitement — through displays, pant hoots and happy food chirps,” Primate Curator Tina Cloutier Barbour said. “They’re remarkably intelligent, so they definitely recognize that it’s almost that time of the year where they get to show off for our guests and greet Santa. They’re also much attuned to our emotions and excitement, which means that

they really feel the holiday spirit in a way that most other animals do not. This is definitely a very special time for all of us.” The presents are provided and wrapped by ChimpanZoo volunteers and staff at Lion Country Safari. ChimpanZoo is a program developed by renowned chimpanzee expert Goodall for the research, enrichment and education of chimpanzees. There is no pre-registration, and attendance to the event is

Deutch, Frankel To Speak At PBSC Fall Commencement

U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch and Lois Frankel, who were both recently re-elected, will be the keynote speakers at the Palm Beach State College fall commencement ceremonies Tuesday, Dec. 20 for more than 2,700 graduates. Deutch, who currently represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District covering communities throughout western Palm Beach and Broward counties, will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony for the 1,325 graduates of the associate

in science, associate in applied science, bachelor’s of applied science and bachelor’s of science in nursing degree programs, along with the certificate programs. Frankel will speak at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the 1,452 graduates of the associate in arts transfer degree. Both ceremonies will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach and live streamed at www. palmbeachstate.edu. Now serving his fourth term in

the 114th Congress, Deutch has been described as a rising voice in the House Democratic Caucus. He is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the House Ethics Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on which he serves as ranking Democrat on the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee. Frankel served for 14 years in the Florida Legislature, including as the first woman Democratic Minority Leader before becom-

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“We won’t be able to get one development to pay for a whole road, but if we put them together, I think we can do the same thing,” he said. Because of the increased traffic anticipated, Browning said it was important to have a sturdy road that would last a long time. “We felt that between the college and the other developments, we would increase our traffic on B Road, therefore impacting our traffic and the residents,” he said. Town Manager Bill Underwood said the agreement was the result of complex negotiations between the town and the three developers. “We all had to decide who was going to fund what, when, and set

up an escrow account, and we got that all worked out,” he said. The town had its engineer, Keshavarz & Associates, design the road, and got a low bid from Hardrives Inc. The project was finished a month early. “The original plan was an OGEM road, but at a better price for a better product, in fact a lower price, was to do asphalt paving,” Underwood said. “The three parties had to agree with the town in modifying the agreement.” Underwood said the project under Hardrives moved along quickly, although there was discussion at the time about speed tables vs. speed bumps. “It ended up with speed tables,

which is what the council agreed on,” he said, adding that the council had also agreed to increase the thickness of the asphalt. “They agreed to work with the property owners along B Road to get additional land on the property owners’ side for drainage. He expected much improved road drainage in the area. “The original design was to put the catch basin in the road,” Underwood said. “We asked property owners along B Road if they could provide 10 feet for a swale and catch basin so we could actually have it off the road.” Underwood added that most of the property owners along B Road have agreed.

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continued from page 1 probably look to future developers along Southern Blvd. to contribute to road improvements in the town, but probably not on as large a scale. “That particular one was two very large developments, including the college, and they were going to impact that one road,” he said. Browning believes that the town will use the road as a template, but did not anticipate as large a project next time.

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continued from page 3 best part. “I liked it because you get a very good feeling inside and just to know you made someone’s day and made someone feel good,” Maxwell said. When the youth group returned after their evening spreading cheer, they were eager to share their experiences. “All of them were like, ‘It’s just amazing how people aren’t used to getting any kindness, that they don’t even know how to accept it,’” Samantha Scott said. To learn more about St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, call (561) 793-5712 or visit www.stpeters-umc.org.

Feasibility

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continued from page 1 existing municipality. Palm Beach County in 1990 designated The Acreage as a unified planning area, so The Acreage should be exempt from that rule, Barnwell said. The new municipality must also have a proposed municipal charter, which will be reviewed at PLAN’s next meeting in January. Although a proposed charter is not complete, Barnwell said that the plan is for a councilmanager form of government with five council members with term limits. Altogether, The Acreage is about 22,000 acres. A contest in 1994 suggested 60 new names for the community, but residents

Teens visit Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 20. decided to stay with “The Acreage,” Barnwell said. A large majority of the community is zoned agricultural-residential, but the largest land use is single-family residential. “The Acreage needs to preserve its rural community,” he said. “Unfortunately, we have had to grapple with historic rapid growth.” The incorporation statutes require services, including parks, schools, utilities, police and fire protection, which is already provided through the county and the Indian Trail Improvement District, he said. Several schools serve The Acreage, although most are outside its boundaries. Indian Trail provides about a dozen parks. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 26 is within The Acreage’s boundaries. The station at the Grove Marketplace shopping

center is now within the City of Westlake. As for future growth, Barnwell said most of the undeveloped parcels are scattered throughout the area. The Acreage currently receives most of its services from Palm Beach County, including law enforcement by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and fire protection by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Police protection would be expanded by contract if The Acreage incorporates and is paid for by subsequent increased revenue sources. Fire-rescue is already funded through the county’s municipal services taxing unit (MSTU). If incorporated, The Acreage would be a full-service town with continued protection through the county and ITID, Barnwell said. The anticipated cost the first

year of incorporation would be about $10,480,000, with the PBSO accounting for about $3,250,000 with expanded service. Due to revenue sharing, ad valorem taxes would be zero the first three years, but by state statute, the town would be required to levy a minimum ad valorem tax in fiscal year 2021-22, which would generate an estimated $797,668 at a cost of about $60 per household, according to the report. If incorporated, The Acreage would begin receiving state revenue sharing in 2018. If residents do not approve incorporation, services would remain under ITID and the county. “Basically, this shows that The Acreage has enough revenue to incorporate,” Taylor said. The entire feasibility study can be found online at www.preservetheacreagenow.com/documents.

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Rodusky

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continued from page 1 service, but working at the Palm Healthcare Foundation, Rodusky had an enlightening experience through a fellowship that she was awarded through the German Marshall Fund in 2008. “It is a fellowship to build transAtlantic relations with European cities,” she said. “I traveled to Brussels and Copenhagen; then to Lisbon; Warsaw and Krakow, Poland; and finished in Bratislava, Slovakia. It’s building trans-Atlantic relationships from a policy standpoint, from a diplomacy standpoint and from professional niches that we work in.” Her assignment was to look at healthcare standards there and see what they do differently and whether their policy could be used as a model, and how they handle public safety and security, communications and traffic. “These are the same things that we think about here,” Rodusky said. One of the things that she noted in Denmark was that as soon as students graduate from college, they go straight into politics. “They serve their cities, their governments, for a number of years, and then they go on to what will be their professional career,” she said. “They’re young and they’re fresh, and they don’t take no for an answer. They’ve got the new ideas, and it’s kind of refreshing. We do completely the opposite… Most of us work for a period of time and get some professional experience, and then go into public office. It’s just a different way to look at things, but all of that has helped shape my desire to help shape policy in the community that I love.” Rodusky said the experience helped her develop a broader perspective in shaping policy. “Although decisions are made locally, they have international effects, so some of the things that are done in Warsaw, Poland, have influenced me and what community looks like, and what involvement looks like,” she said. “We live in a global world. It’s not just the United States.” Local issues she would like to work on if returned to the council include developing arts as an economic driver, employing local professional artists as a way to engage the community. “I know we have and have always had them, but I’m becoming more familiar with them,”

Adams

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continued from page 1 mechanics of what was going on,” Priore said. “Paul will be missed.” Former Mayor Kathy Foster — who, like Priore and Wenham, served with Adams on the inaugural council — will also miss him. “Paul Adams was a friend, and he was a good man. He was a good husband, a good father, a good grandfather and he was a good citizen of Wellington,” Foster said. “He gave his time and energy on the first council, and really even after that and before. He was a coach for the kids’ soccer

Councilwoman Jan Rodusky Rodusky said. “It’s not just art for art’s sake. We can infuse art in the public safety aspect and into the mobility plan. What does signage look like? What does public art look like? What does community engagement look like from an art perspective?” She said there are many opportunities for more public art, whether it is permanent or temporary. Rodusky also advocates support of local artists by promoting “maker spaces” as an economic driver by investigating empty shop space in the village where they can operate for profit, and creating places where residents can come in and paint or take food or photography courses. “It’s not just art for passive viewing of visual art, but it’s also participatory,” she said. Rodusky stressed that she comes to public service with a different perspective. “I have a strong tie to the arts, which I haven’t seen in other conversations from the council,” she said. “That can affect the mobility plan, traffic calming, the senior assessment and the results of that.” Now that the county’s penny sales tax has passed, she said the village might be able to complete some of the projects on the capital improvements plan with an infusion of art. “I’m excited to run on the issues to work on the art, the public safety, furthering the strategic plan, with the citizens in mind — not on my agenda, but really with the citizens in mind — and I hope that I can be a representative voice for them,” Rodusky said. Two seats on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council will be up for election on March 14, 2017. Aside from Rodusky’s Seat 4, Councilman David Swift’s Seat 2 will also be up for election. Swift has not yet announced his re-election plans. games. He was really a dedicated Wellington resident. He was willing to do whatever we needed to make it the kind of community we have today, and he will be sorely missed.” Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield worked with Adams over the years. They would often get together for breakfast or lunch to catch up. “He was a good friend for all of the years that I knew him,” Schofield said. “He was somebody who when he said he would do something, he did do it. He worked very hard to make Wellington a much better place.” According to family friends, a memorial service will be planned, but details are not yet available.

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The Great Train Show, the only coast-to-coast model train show in the United States, visited the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. Train enthusiasts, hobbyists and vendors were on hand for the event. Children and adults watched model trains zoom by on their tracks, bought model trains and accessories and met other train-lovers. To learn PHOTOS BY SHAYNA TANNEN/TOWN-CRIER more, visit www.greattrainshow.com.

Train-lovers Travis and Robert Olswang watch a model train zoom by.

Vince Simpson and his wife Carolyn Triquart, owners of VES Enterprises, sell their storefront models.

Jeff Silver, owner of Awesome Diecast, which sells vehicle replicas.

Lily Hawkins visited the train show with her grandfather to take photos of the intricate models.

Train enthusiast Kenneth Johnson sells a Lionel EP 5 New Haven model train.

Jerry Groothouse tests trains for customers at his booth.

Jeena and Richard Nelson, with baby Gwendolyn, look at details of a model street.

Joseph and Jacob Collard and Maximo Nunez ride the miniature train.

SONS OF ITALY LODGE COLLECTS TOY DONATIONS AT HOLIDAY PARTY IN RPB

The Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge #2864 hosted a Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Members brought toys for children at Palms West Hospital. The Sons of Italy are accepting new members and planning events for the coming year. The group meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center. For more info., call Pat PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER Devivo at (561) 249-1298 or contact Sam Pittaro at (561) 412-8684 or osiasam@bellsouth.net.

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The 33rd annual Wellington Holiday Parade took place Sunday, Dec. 11 along Forest Hill Blvd. This year’s theme was “Holiday Movie Magic.” There were floats, marching bands, baton twirlers, dance companies and more. Congratulations to the winners: Decorated Vehicle: Way-FM 88.1 (first) and Fix My PC Store (second); Performing Group: Dance Theater (first) and Temple Beth Torah (second); Adult Float: Retreat at Palm Beach (first) and Bethesda Health/Bethesda Hospital West (second); Juvenile Float: Cub Scout Pack 120 (first) and TNT Gymnastics (second); Band: Wellington High School (first) and John I. Leonard High School (second); Marching Group: Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida (first) and Discovery Key Elementary Cheerleaders (second); and Best in Show: Park Vista High School Band. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The Wellington Regional Medical Center contingent.

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State Attorney Dave Aronberg rides with his family.

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The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcat marching band.

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Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto rides in a convertible.

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Wellington Soccer Girls Defeat Royal Palm 6-0

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Annual Sunshine Meadows Flea Market Draws A Crowd

It was one of those overcast, blustery days on Oct. 30. It rained the night before, and the clouds hung around, looming low and dark but, happily, they kept their distance. The wind, however, ranged from strong breezes to crazy gusts, and this did cause some problems. Visitors and vendors alike held on tight to whatever might blow away at the fourth annual Sunshine Meadows Flea Market. The 175-acre facility was its usual busy self: lessons progressing in some of the hunter rings, riders practicing in the dressage rings, horses breezing on any of the three racing tracks and small groups hacking out on trails. But the main event, the flea market, had vendors packed side by side in assigned spaces around one large, grassy riding area. “We had more than 50 vendors sign up this year,” Sunshine Meadows marketing specialist Briana Hassibi said. “I think this is our best year ever. We also have a lot of animal charities showcasing how they help our community.” Some brought rescue dogs ready for adoption. “Sunshine Meadows owner Big Steve Wolf is very big into philanthropic causes, very community-minded and always willing to give back and help out charities or good causes,” she said. “This is the perfect way to host a fun community occurrence that’s also a

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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg charity fundraising event. He loves promoting our equestrian lifestyle.” Cars were parked everywhere along the roadways, and shoppers checked out the offerings, making purchases or just browsing, and occasionally helping rescue a pop-up canopy suddenly turned topsy-turvy by the nettlesome wind. Some booths offered traditional flea market items: bicycles, local honey, household goods, an exercise bench, clothes, bedding, pillows, plants and flowers, framed artwork and horsethemed items. A majority of the sellers had cleaned out their tack rooms and brought all the extra stuff every equestrian seems fated to collect. There was horseshoe art, saddles of every description and for every discipline, bridles, bits, saddle pads, martingales, reins, halters and lead ropes, stirrups and leathers, bell boots, shin boots, riding boots, breeches, show shirts, hardhats, horse trailers — a little of everything. Even a vintage fire truck retrofitted as a food truck (for a mere $12,500). “This is all my granddaughter’s old equipment,” said seller Marilyn Laughlin from West

Vendors with their displays lined up at the Sunshine Meadows Flea Market. Palm Beach. “She switched from English to Winchenbach had brought along assorted western, so there’s a lot of stuff she doesn’t horse stuff. “I have horses no more,” she said. use anymore. Also, she outgrew some items, “I dragged all of this along when I moved here and she changed her color scheme. The sale from Maine two years ago, and it has been in is going excellent so far. We priced all the storage. I’ve sold a few items so far.” saddles, bits, bridles, halters and boots to be Volunteer members of the sheriff’s mounted really affordable. And with whatever money COP unit, both on foot and mounted, patrolled she makes, she’ll buy more horse stuff.” and mingled. The walkers paused at various Young Abby on her pony, S’mores, both booths. “Can’t resist looking and shopping,” costumed for Halloween, was selling Silly one said with a shrug. Sounds horse earplugs as a fundraiser for her Lisa from Loxahatchee had brought tons Equines and Equestrians IEA team. Cheryl See ROSENBERG, page 29

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LAKESIDE MEDICAL’S LAB HAS SUCCESSFUL SURVEY

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 10, the Joint Commission completed an unannounced full survey of the laboratory at Lakeside Medical Center, the Joint Commission-accredited, acute-care hospital in Belle Glade that the Health Care District of Palm Beach County owns and operates to serve the rural Glades communities. The survey was successful, and the lab was assessed without significant findings. Congratulations to Dinaliza Calderon, laboratory manager, and her team of lab professionals. In the photo above, staffers were captured celebrating after the positive findings were announced. (L-R) Kanya Xiong, a medical technologist II; Berlinda Burrell, a phlebotomist; Cynthia Jarrell, a medical technologist II; Marietes Damaso, the lab supervisor; Liza Calderon, the lab manager; and Carolyn Holmes, a phlebotomist.

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Allstate’s Ann-Marie Batten Expanding Into Wellington

Allstate Insurance Co. is proud to announce that Exclusive Agent Ann-Marie Batten is expanding her business into the Wellington community. Batten, a successful Allstate agency owner for more than two years, purchased former agency owner Erica Clark’s business and is now meeting the insurance and financial needs of the Wellington community. “I’m excited about this opportunity to help the people in my town with their household insurance and financial services needs,” Batten said. “I have a team of licensed professionals, ready to help Allstate’s new customers through this transition. We look forward to providing them with the best information, support and service possible.”

With a solid record of Allstate honors, such as Honor Ring and National Conference, Batten and her staff have a history of excellence, professionalism and customer service. The full-service Allstate agency offers a complete line of insurance and financial services products, including auto, property, life and other coverages. “Besides serving and helping customers with their insurance needs, we are a business that believes in giving back to this community,” she said. “This year, we’ve worked with United Way of Palm Beach County and the Charlotte Hans Foundation, securing $1,000 grants to each from the Allstate Foundation.” Her new agency is located at 12788 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 1004, in Wellington. Reach Batten

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Coldwell Banker Offers Lease To Own Program

Coldwell Banker Realtor Rommel Torres is offering assistance to first-time home buyers who were declined for a mortgage by a lender. Torres, a Wellington-based agent, is working with Coldwell Banker

and families, and Home Partners of America on this special program. The Lease to Own program has a right to buy up to five years, and it is available to those with an annual income of more than $50,000 who

need a little more time to build their credit. For more information, call Torres at (561) 704-4453 or contact him through his web site at www.floridamoves.com/rommel.torres.

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Heritage International Realty Opens Wellington Office

Offering top-level service and proprietary Intelligent Marketing Strategies (IMS), Heritage International Realty recently opened its first real estate office in Wellington at a prime location at 4095 State Road 7, Suite U3, along the gateway of Wellington’s most prestigious communities and equestrian neighborhoods. Heritage International Realty’s President and Broker James Hoffman heads up the day-to-day operations. Since opening its doors, Heritage has already contracted and closed over $10 million in sales and has over $30 million in listings. “We are off to an amazing start with an exceptional group of talented agents,” Hoffman said. Utilizing Heritage’s Intelligent Marketing Strategies, the firm provides clients a strategic service, as opposed to the “shotgun” approach to marketing properties, with a combination of targeted digital marketing, social media, creative events and a world-class professional network and International Buyers’ Club. “We are a luxury boutique firm serving our South Florida equestrian and residential clients from Wellington and the Palm Beaches to Miami,” Hoffman said. “We also have extensive networks in Latin America, with trips already planned

to Bogota, Colombia, in December of this year and Argentina in the first quarter of 2017.” Hoffman is no stranger to the real estate business. Previously, he was president and broker for Opulence International Realty, where in two years he built an organization that achieved over $125 million in sales, hired and trained 59 agents, and employed state-of-the-art technology. “I have spent 20 years working in all aspects of the real estate business and have forged relationships that serve our clients’ and our agents’ needs,” Hoffman said. “Serving as advisors to our clients and their goals, and creating a professional culture for our agents to accelerate sales in their business, is what makes us different.” In 2015, Hoffman positioned and branded Opulence in the luxury markets and expanded reach to international buyers with a strong influence in Latin America, China and Canada. In addition, he created a development division that provided fully integrated turnkey sales and marketing programs for developers, including sales and administrative solutions; he conceived and delivered the company market report geared toward the consumer; and he established one of the first sports and entertainment divisions in the real

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Wolverines Basketball Coasts To Victory Over Hawks

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys varsity basketball team hosted rival Seminole Ridge High School on Friday, Dec. 9, and coasted to a 75-

44 victory before a capacity crowd. Wellington’s Trent Frazier led the scoring for the Wolverines with 30 points, including five 3-pointers. The Hawks had difficulty containing Frazier throughout the first half; the

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Wellington Girls Soccer Still Unbeaten After 6-0 Win

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday Dec. 9, the Wellington High School girls soccer team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School in a district match-up, and shut out the Wildcats 6-0. The win propelled the Wolverines to 11-0-1 and kept them undefeated on the season. Nine minutes into the match, Wellington midfielder Meghan

Miserendino settled a ball that was getting pinged around in the Royal Palm Beach penalty area and took a shot that struck the back of the net past the Wildcat goalkeeper to lift the Wolverines to an early 1-0 lead. In the 14th minute, Miserendino notched her second goal of the game, when she took a pass from Alexandra Rehr and beat the Wildcat defense to extend the Wellington lead to 2-0. The Wolverines began to

Wellington’s Carlie Niedzwiedzki battles for possession.

find their rhythm, and minutes later, junior midfielder Lauren Auger lifted a shot over the Royal Palm Beach goalkeeper to make the score 3-0. The Wildcats began to settle down and put together a string of attacks at the Wolverine defense but could not get a solid shot on frame to cut into the deficit. Before the end of the first half, the Wolverines added two more goals by Abigail Bryan and Haley Jenkins to close out the

Wellington’s Erin Berlingo moves the ball through the Royal Palm Beach defense.

half with a 5-0 lead. Jania Cobb had already recorded seven saves in the net for the Wildcats before the firsthalf whistle. Wellington would shut down the Royal Palm Beach attack through the second half, keeping them out of the net, and added one more goal to their total to end the match at 6-0. Alexa Kovi and Michelle Sullivan both contributed in the net for the clean sheet credit.

The victory also adds another district win for the Wolverines. Royal Palm Beach falls to 6-6 on the season. Wellington had games against Glades Central, North Broward Prep and Seminole Ridge this week, while Royal Palm Beach played against Forest Hill, Greenacres Christian and Dreyfoos, but results were not available by press time.

Wellington’s Michelle Sullivan passes the ball as Royal Palm Beach’s Kate Kollar-Dye defends. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Wellington Kicker Logan Robinson Claims The Coveted Lou Groza Award

Wellington High School senior punter and place kicker Logan Robinson recently won the coveted Lou Groza Award. Robinson was a finalist for the Palm Beach County High School Place-Kicker of the Year Lou Groza Award last season, but this year solidified his place in Palm Beach County as the best among the kickers at the award’s 25th anniversary ceremony. Robinson was the county leader with 10 field goals for the Wolverines. Two of Wellington’s victories this season relied on Robinson’s boot. The first was early in the season in a tight game against rival Royal Palm Beach High School. With less than three minutes remaining, he put up an 18-yard kick to lift the Wolverines to a 10-9 win over the Wildcats. A monumental moment came in the district title game against Palm Beach Gardens High School. Robinson kicked a total of four field goals in Wellington’s 12-10 win over Palm Beach Gardens. He put up field goals of 27, 22 and 21 yards, but it was the 31-yard game-winner that crowned the Wolverines their

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Logan Robinson accepts the Palm Beach County High School Place-Kicker of the Year Lou Groza Award at the ceremony Dec. 5. second district title in three years. For scoring all of the points, the team carried Robinson off the field in jubilation. The win propelled the Wolverines into the playoffs for the third straight year. Robinson currently has a NCAA Division I offer from Valparaiso University.

Wellington Team Wins GPL Tournament In Argentina

Wellington’s own Phelps Media Group LGBT polo team captured the championship title last week in the inaugural international Gay Polo League (GPL) tournament finals at Bautista Heguy’s Chapa Uno Polo Club in General Rodriguez, Argentina. The Phelps Media Group team included Wellington residents Chip McKenney and Michael Sahakian, and was rounded out by professional polo players Tomas Heguy and Eduardo Heguy of Argentina. Over the two-day tournament, the Phelps Media Group team established an impressive winning streak, beating RSM 3-2 and Cedar Crest 2-1. The matches were competitive and fun, with players sharing a lot of laughs both on and off the field. “We have had a fantastic time in Argentina,” said Chip McKenney, president and founder of the Gay Polo League and the CEO of Phelps Media Group. “We are looking forward to taking the GPL further afield and hosting a tournament in England next year. It has been an unforgettable trip.” Cedar Crest player and Welling-

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continued from page 27 third, going toe-to-toe with the Wolverines. Noah Katz and Max Kolb were instrumental in scoring most of the points for the Hawks. Katz was solid on the rebounds and fed the ball to Kolb, who notched 19 points for Seminole Ridge.

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The challenge they faced was slowing the Wellington assault. The Wolverines were able to tack on additional points in the second half to keep the Hawk rally out of reach of the lead, and activated the running clock late in the game. The constant pressure by the Wolverines paid off as they locked in the 75-44 win and improved to 5-1 on the season. Senior Sage ChenYoung had 11 points and a 3-pointer. B.B. Williams put up seven points and a 3-pointer.

Wellington played Jupiter, Forest Hill and Palm Beach Central high schools, while Seminole Ridge played Palm Beach Central and John I. Leonard high schools this week, but results were not available by press time.

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Saturday, Dec. 17 • The Florida Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18. For more information, visit www.flgunshows.com. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 a.m. Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 for more info. • The 36th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Tournament will take place Saturday, Dec. 17 at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Registration is at 8 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 9 a.m. and awards at 11 a.m. Call (561) 791-4786 for more info. • The Palm Beach Zoo will host Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17; Sunday, Dec. 18; and Saturday, Dec. 24 at 8:30 a.m. with a hot breakfast buffet and up-close animal encounters. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and take photos. There will also be face painting crafts, and complimentary rides on the Wildlife Carousel. Professional photos will be available in the gift shop at an additional cost. Make reservations at www. palmbeachzoo.org/breakfast-with-santa-2016. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will continue its monthly Torah, Talk & A Taste discussion group on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Rabbi Barry Silver leads this Torah study group. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Intro to Tennis” on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 and 2 p.m. for ages 4 and 5, and 3 p.m. for ages 6 and 7. This class will be a fun introduction to some of the basic tennis skills that every child will enjoy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present From Broadway To Hollywood with pianist and historian Richard Glazier on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis. org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host DIY Holiday Card Holders for adults on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Transform books into holiday card holders or year-round desk organizers. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The community is invited to a Christmas Celebration Concert “Contrast Due” with Darren Matias on the piano and Yasa Poletaeva on the violin Saturday, Dec. 17, starting with appetizers and an open bar at 6 p.m., followed by the

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concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington). Tickets are $25 and available at the church office. For more info., call (561) 793-4999. • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington will present its annual Christmas Cantata on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The Christmas Choir will present “Behold This Child.” Call (561) 718-5471 for more info. • Palm Beach Central High School’s Performing Arts Department will present A Charlie Brown Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 304-1035 or visit www.pbctix.booktix. com for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Florida Dance Conservatory’s The Unconventional Nutcracker in the Helen K. Persson Hall on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.kravis.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches in Winter Tapestry 2016 in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater will hold A Cool Yule Celebration with the King Guys/Holiday Hipsters on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, Dec. 18 • The fifth annual Wellington Holiday Jingle Bell 5K Run will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), starting at 7 a.m. Visit www.active.com for more information and to register. • The Mall at Wellington Green will host Signing Santa on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Deaf and hard-of-hearing children from the School District of Palm Beach County are invited to sign their holiday wishes using American Sign Language during this special private event. Each child will receive a complimentary photo with Santa and a holiday gift bag. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Itzhak Perlman on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Monday, Dec. 19 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Battle of the Broadway Comedians starring Steve Solomon and Dick Capri on Monday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. • The Petite Academy of Dance, a youth dance program affiliated with the Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation program, will present its fifth annual performance of The Nutcracker on Monday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, located at 151 Civic Center Way. Tickets are $8 in advance, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. To order tickets, e-mail tinytoesdance@aol.com. • Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer a special one-session Holiday Preparation GriefShare Support Group on Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Other

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The Town-Crier • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Glitz & Glam Holiday Creations for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Make beautiful decorations that will jazz up your house for the holidays. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for Adults on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will continue the Rabbi Sam Silver Controversial Issues Forum Series on Wednesday, Dec 21 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Barry Silver and guests will discuss and debate current issues. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Friday, Dec. 23 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. Saturday, Dec. 24 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike on the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 859-1954 for more info. • The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will hold a special Chanukah Cinema Event on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. A menorah-lighting ceremony will be followed by a showing of the classic humorous film The Frisco Kid. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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

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

TILE & GROUT CLEANING/RESTORATION AMERICA'S GROUT AND TILE CLEANING REPAIR & RESTORATION EXPERTS — We use Groutsmith™ Professional Products to Restore Floors, Showers, Countertops, Walls and Fireplaces. You can Trust the Groutsmith™ with all your Tile and Grout needs. Don't replace it, Restore it! 561-507-0388

TILE & FLOORING INSTALLATION Perfect Tile & Flooring Inc. — We Specialize in ceramic, stone, and porcelain tile installation. We also do wood, laminate, and vinyl plank flooring installation. We service all of Palm Beach County and some of the surrounding area's. We are locally owned and operated with 15 years of experience. We do kitchens, bathrooms, showers and floors. No job too big no job to small. We do it all. Free estimates anytime. Please call 561-512-1104 or 561672-8334 to schedule your estimate today.

WALLPAPERING 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

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

PRO CLEAN PLUS when getting the service you expect really matters

• Full Home & Office Cleaning Service • Laundry Service • Pet and House Sitting • Errands and Shopping • Organizing • Party Hosting

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LAWN WEEDS BOTHERING YOU? LET US HELP. 561-795-7045

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

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W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

Lisa Lander

Loan Originator 30 Years Experience NMLS: 1517608

Wellington Branch

13889 Wellington Trace Suite #A2 Wellington, FL 33414 NMLS: 3446

P: 561-469-2306 C: 561-307-6650 F: 561-423-9257 LLander@GoldStarFinancial.com www.yourlocallender.com

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MOVING & STORAGE

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Solid Rock Paving Co., LLC Paving • Excavating • Concrete • Seal Coating Industrial • Commerical • Residential

Stanley Mitchell Estimator

Lic # U19973

Email: srockpave@aol.com www.solidrockpavingco.com

Office: 561-333-5281 Cell: 561-351-7520 Fax: 561-333-9865

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606

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Celebrate the Season with Us We are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve & New Years

Lunch Specials

Early Menu

11 am - 4 pm Daily - $5.50 and Up

$13.95 must be seated by 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Holidays)

Happy Hour Monday thru Thursday 11 am - 7 pm

Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Pasta Fagioli, or Minestrone

APPETIZERS (SELECT ONE)

Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm Lunch Served Everyday 11 am - 4 pm

HOURS

Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

Happy Hour Monday thru Thursday 11 am - 7 pm

ENTRÉES (SELECT ONE)

Chicken Marsala/Chicken Francese Eggplant Parmigiana/Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Parmigiana/Sausage & Peppers Pork Chop/Veal Parmigiana Zuppa Di Mussels/Sole/Tilapia ~ Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled ~

DESSERT (SELECT ONE)

Cannoli or Chocolate Cake Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert Please NO Substitutions/NO Coupons

Aberdeen Plaza

8260 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL (on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865 arrabiatas.net

/Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

NOW ACCEPTING Reservations for: Christmas Eve • Christmas Day • New Years Eve • New Years Day

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