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JINGLE BELL RUN IN WELLINGTON
In a beautifully delicious example of community partnerships, one of the nation’s most accomplished cake decorators and some of the area’s most talented muralists teamed with the Village of Royal Palm Beach to create the village’s first gingerbread-house-building competition, which was held at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park during the recent Winterfest celebration. Page 3
Lox Council Approves Measures Relating To Upcoming Election
The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave final approval to several items Tuesday, Dec. 18 relating to the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, March 12. During the election, three council seats will be available, and two referendum questions will be asked of town voters. Page 4
Darkness, fog and the threat of rain did nothing to deter more than 600 people, many wearing jingle bells, from taking part in the seventh annual Wellington Jingle Bell Run on Sunday, Dec. 16. Runners brought in new, unwrapped toys for Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Toy Drive and received T-shirts and medals for completing the 5K race. Shown above is Santa with Angela Donnino and Carly Merkle. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER
McLendon To Seek Second Term On Lox Groves Council
Wellington Seniors Club Holds Holiday Dinner At Mayacoo
The Wellington Seniors Club held its Holiday Dinner Dance on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. After dinner, the Whitestone Band kept the guests dancing the night away. Page 5
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Todd McLendon confirmed this week that he plans to run for re-election to Seat 2 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council in March after serving his first threeyear term. McLendon ran unsuccessfully in 2013 against former Councilman Jim Rockett, but he returned three years later to defeat Rockett in 2016. McLendon is proud of several accomplishments since sitting on the board. “The first couple have to do with Okeechobee Blvd., increasing the safety and decreasing the amount of traffic,” McLendon told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “We also changed our comprehensive plan to limit it to two lanes to stop it from dividing our town.
The only way it could be widened moving forward is if the council votes for that to happen. Before, there was no protection in place. It could have been widened to six lanes without any say so from the town.” He believes that the town also improved public safety and reduced traffic on Okeechobee Blvd. by reducing its speed limit from 45 mph to 30 mph. Another public safety accomplishment was adopting the strongest sexual offender ordinance in the state. “Those are probably the biggest things I was able to accomplish,” McLendon said. “There’s actually quite a list.” McLendon said the town went through Hurricane Irma but is still waiting for cleanup reimbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “All new utilities will be re-
quired to be underground,” he said. “That was something I was able to accomplish after the hurricane. Some of the people went for a week and a half without power. I thought it was important that we do something to prepare for the future.” McLendon wants to continue working to improve town codes that he calls “horrendous.” “I was against [approving] code enforcement soon after I was on the council because I knew there were major issues with our code,” he said. “I was against enforcing a code that the entire council knew had major problems. I lost that fight, and we ended up with code enforcement. So, my next fight was to do whatever we could to fix the codes.” The council subsequently voted to assume the duties of the Land See McLENDON, page 18
Mixed Reviews For Lakeside Public Input Meeting
By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington held a public input meeting to gather opinions regarding the potential development of Lake Wellington’s waterfront property on Monday, Dec. 17 at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting was well-attended, but while its unstructured format appealed to some, it left others confused. The long-term capital project has generated both attention and controversy as the council considers the future of the “Town Center” area, which currently includes the Wellington Community Center, the Wellington Municipal Complex, the Wellington Amphitheater and several other village amenities. The intent of the public input meeting was to allow the community to be involved in the early planning stages of the project. Another public input meeting will be held next month. Discussions about the Town Center and the Lake Wellington waterfront are not new and have been on the council’s mind for several years. The public input meeting provided an early step in listening and learning what the residents want to see happen. Attendees were greeted by a large screen projecting a short film sharing the history of Wellington, along with a timeline detailing the development of the Town Center. It summarized what to expect for the remainder of the meeting. “As we look toward Wellington’s future, we are asking the community to envision the next 10 years,” the video stated. “What would improve the uses within Town Center? What would provide value to our community? How can we, the village, improve the Town Center for the next generation.” More than 150 people came to learn more about the project. Former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham was inspired by the attendance. “This is great. I’m pleased to see
as many people come out to this,” Wenham said. “I’m pleased to see the crowd, and I hope they will keep attending meetings.” The session was loosely structured, with various components of the 10-year plan displayed on boards throughout the space. Residents and attendees were encouraged to look over aerial images and concept plans outlining a variety of options. “There are staff and facilitators at each table, each one discussing a different aspect, a different component, that would make up the discussion of the Town Center,” explained Liz Nunez, the village’s public information officer. “The facilitators are showing pictures and trying to get input from residents, and from that, each staff member is taking detailed notes on the comments that are made. So, this is going to help us structure our next phase of this meeting process.” Each of the six stations had an accompanying display showing various options on different aspects of the project. These included the Waterfront, Green Space, Parking Structure, Water Features, Ken Adams Way and Performing Arts. The opinions circling the room varied greatly with the sampling coming from a variety of residents from those who have lived on Lake Wellington for many years to some who recently moved to the area. One longtime resident, Larry Sweetwood, does not find the project appealing and has some very specific concerns. “As far as the water park and green space, we have a tremendous amount of traffic coming through Forest Hill Blvd. that is increasing every year. This is only going to bring more,” Sweetwood said. “We have the amphitheater over here and all kinds of parks and meeting places. We don’t need something to bring thousands and thousands of more cars converging onto Forest Hill Blvd.” Some attendees found themselves frustrated by the format of See LAKESIDE, page 18
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Wellington Hosts Seminole Ridge In Soccer Double-Header
The Wellington High School soccer program hosted a doubleheader on Friday, Dec. 14 and swept rival Seminole Ridge High School in both girls and boys soccer. To kick off the night, the Wolverine girls team edged the Hawks 2-1, and then the boys team held on to win 5-1. Page 19 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS............................. 17 CALENDAR............................ 18 SPORTS......................... 19 - 20 CLASSIFIEDS................ 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors heard a report and approved traffic calming projects and refurbishing work last week after a spate of accidents recently in The Acreage. At the Dec. 12 meeting, Joe Capra with Captec Engineering said that ITID has been doing traffic calming for several years, and district staff has been directing attention to where more serious accidents have occurred. Capra said he was going to talk about traffic calming and upcoming capital projects, while ITID Manager Rob Robinson was going to speak about maintenance items that are relative to traffic control. “We currently have two things that we are working on,” Capra said. “One is a pilot project that is under construction. The second thing is a [Palm Beach] Transportation Planning Agency grant. In
that grant, we are building other traffic calming items.” Capra’s company is working specifically on Hall and Temple boulevards and 140th Street North. He said there were two items that he was looking for feedback on from the board. “Based on some recent accidents, we met with the Palm Beach County Engineering Department and said that we pretty much need to step up our game on traffic from what seems like endless accidents,” Capra said. “They sent us back saying there were a couple of things they would like us to do. One thing they would like us to look at is stop signs throughout the whole district.” The second thing the county asked for was specifically at the intersection of Hall and Northlake, where several serious accidents have occurred. “First off, we asked if they would consider a signal there,”
Capra said. “We looked at the accidents, and there may be a warrant for that, but they were reluctant to put a signal there. They were willing to think about some other items that would make the intersection more prominent, in the sense that when you came up to the intersection, there would be a bolder sign with more lights on it.” Several traffic calming pilot projects are underway on 140th Avenue North, including a traffic circle at Temple Blvd. “We haven’t installed that yet,” Capra said. “The second thing is radar signs that tell people to slow down and show them what their speed is. Another thing is two speed ‘cushions.’ We call it a pilot project because we put rubberized material on the ground. It’s much cheaper than putting in a traffic calming improvement.” Once the traffic circle is complete, Capra’s company will meaSee TRAFFIC, page 18
The Kids Cancer Foundation hosted its 11th annual Breakfast with Santa for children and families battling childhood cancer on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There was a breakfast buffet, and each child received several presents. Santa arrived on a fire truck with a stuffed toy for each child. There were bounce houses, cookie decorating, face painting and more. Shown above, Grayson, Rowan, Baran and Aiden Candales decorate cookies. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Highsmith Balancing Life While Making A Difference
Julie Highsmith with Abigail at a recent Education Advisory Board meeting.
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By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Julie Highsmith could be called one of those community treasures that late President George H.W. Bush referred to as one of “a thousand points of light.” According to Principal Jennifer Makowski at H.L. Johnson Elementary School, she is one of the best PTO presidents in the school’s history. She owns a thriving business employing about 50 nurses, and she also volunteers as a member of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board, where board liaison Councilman Jeff Hmara lauds her “fantastic level of balance.” Last, but not least, she is a fully dedicated wife and the mother of three girls under eight years old.
“Our school had its first Fall Festival in many years, thanks primarily to Julie’s hardworking leadership of the PTO,” Makowski said, continuing to praise Highsmith for her commitment, dedication and leadership, as well as for her organizational skills. “She is the type of leader who wants to include everyone. She genuinely cares about the kids and loves to help the community.” Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Selena Samios has a daughter who attends H.L. Johnson and volunteers on the PTO, so she has worked alongside Highsmith on several events and fundraisers. “I think Julie is wonderful. She is an exceptional mother, friend and community servant,” Samios said. “She has been extremely helpful
with me navigating a child in elementary school.” Highsmith and a friend started Fidelity Home Nursing Services, based in Wellington, 15 years ago. “My greatest business success was realizing that I could run my business alone,” she recalled. “Moving forward after losing my business partner was nearly impossible, but I did it. Now 11 years later, I’m still doing it, largely because I truly love what I do — but also because just before she passed, she told me I could.” How does being an entrepreneur, PTO president and a community leader compare to raising her daughters? “Mothering three beautiful girls doesn’t compare to anything I have ever done,” she said. “It is
the most challenging, yet most rewarding thing I have ever experienced. Helping these tiny humans become successful adults is an ongoing adventure, and I love it.” Highsmith doesn’t like to take shortcuts, especially at something as important as parenting. As a healthcare professional, she knows that the medical community almost universally recommends breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics has noted that breastfeeding protects against a variety of diseases and is also a great benefit to the environment and society. Breastfeeding children are sick less often, and the parents miss less work. With a busy schedule like Highsmith’s, missing work is not an See HIGHSMITH, page 18
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Royal Palm Teams With Local Businesses For Holiday Cheer
Jennifer Johnson of Johnson’s Custom Cakes with RPB’s Jaclyn Rodriguez in front of the gingerbread village.
By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report In a beautifully delicious example of community partnerships, one of the nation’s most accomplished cake decorators and some of the area’s most talented muralists teamed with the Village of Royal Palm Beach to create the village’s first gingerbread-housebuilding competition, which was held at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park during the recent Winterfest celebration. In helping plan her first Winterfest for the village, Royal Palm Beach Events & Facilities Man-
ager Jaclyn Rodriguez thought of imaginative ways to make best use of the 8,000-square-foot lobby of the Sporting Center, the main building at Commons Park. “I decided to engage families with a gingerbread-house-building competition,” she said. But to pull this off, she needed help from the community. “When Jaclyn called, I felt it was a blessing and an opportunity to give back to the community,” said Jennifer Johnson of Johnson’s Custom Cakes in Wellington, who has won national recognition for her decorating work, having
appeared on the Food Network’s Cake Wars and in other top-level competitions. Johnson agreed to help judge the competition and to provide a gingerbread house centerpiece to help inspire the competing families. But Rodriquez wasn’t finished. “I really thought the event could be spiced up by appropriate art, so I reached out to local professional artists to create murals that would help set the tone for the gingerbread competition,” she said. So, she called Jennifer Hernandez, owner of Art Cellar in Wellington.
“My team and I were happy to help Royal Palm Beach, and we spent about 35 hours creating a set of murals depicting mischievous gingerbread men,” Hernandez said, adding that partnering with local governments is a win-win form of collaborative marketing. “The village gets donated art, our business gets exposure, and the general public wins.” Public-private partnerships have been gathering in popularity both as a development and marketing tool for business, as well as a community outreach and teaming See GINGERBREAD, page 18
Wellington Community Foundation Wraps More Than 270 Christmas Gifts Many underprivileged Wellington children will receive a gift package filled with new sneakers, socks, underwear and an ageappropriate toy this Christmas season thanks to the generous donations of the many supporters of the Wellington Community Foundation. The foundation worked directly with Beverly Perham and the team at the local nonprofit Back To Basics to identify children participating in the Angel Tree Program, which provides basic necessities for children in need. For many of these children, it may be the only gifts they will receive for Christmas. This project is directly in line
with the Wellington Community Foundation’s mission to serve children, seniors and veterans in need. After Wellington Community Foundation board members Maggie Zeller and Hope Barron did hours of shopping, the foundation held a gift-wrapping party at center court in the original Wellington Mall on Friday, Nov. 30 to wrap more than 270 gifts in preparation for the foundation’s visit to local schools to deliver the packages in time for Christmas. “We are committed to benefiting the residents by supporting and improving their quality of life,” WCF Chair Tom Wenham said. “It is an honor to work with a team
Wellington Community Foundation volunteers wrap gifts on Nov. 30 at the original Wellington Mall.
that is so dedicated to serve our most vulnerable neighbors: our children, seniors and veterans of Wellington.” This is the third-consecutive year that the foundation has participated with Back to Basics and the Angel Tree Program. The Wellington Community Foundation is a charitable organization committed to “building a stronger community” for the residents of Wellington by supporting and improving their quality of life. For more information on how you can get involved, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellington communityfoundation.org.
WCF volunteers (L-R) Dr. Gordon Johnson, Maggie Zeller, Mickey and Lizz Smith, Tom Wenhan, Mark Candreva, Hope Barron, Maureen Gross, Lety Calaza and Barry Manning with gift bags.
The Wellington Community Foundation team brings bags of gifts to New Horizons Elementary School.
Gift bags are delivered to Binks Forest Elementary School.
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Lox Council Approves Measures Relating To Upcoming Election
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave final approval to several items Tuesday, Dec. 18 relating to the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, March 12. During the election, three council seats will be available, and two referendum questions will be asked of voters. The first item authorized a special election to fill Seat 3, vacated recently by former Councilwoman Joyce Batcheler. The special election will fill the remaining two years of Batcheler’s threeyear term. The council filled the vacancy temporarily by appointing former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Chair Anita Kane to the seat. The special election will be held in conjunction with the regular elections for Seat 2 and Seat 4, currently occupied by Vice Mayor Todd McLendon and Mayor Dave Browning, respectively. Kane said that the question has arisen whether she should recuse herself from voting on the special
election ordinance because it pertains specifically to the seat she has been appointed to, but Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said that was not necessary. Councilman Dave DeMarois noted that the ordinance still contained the old qualifying period beginning at the end of January. Cirullo said that would be changed to accommodate new supervisor of elections deadlines in the next item on the agenda. McLendon made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0. The council next set the qualifying period for all seats to open at noon on the first Tuesday in January and close at noon on the second Tuesday in January, except for years in which Jan. 1 falls on a Tuesday, in which the qualifying period shall be Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Wednesday, Jan. 9, as will happen this year. The council considered shifting the qualifying dates a full week later but was advised by the supervisor of elections that those dates would be too late. McLendon
made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0. The council next approved a resolution setting the time, place and date to qualify for seats 2, 3 and 4, authorizing the town clerk to appoint election boards, setting filing fees and authorizing the supervisor of elections to conduct the election, and opting out of early voting. “This basically mirrors the same resolution for all of your elections,” Cirullo said. “We just have to adopt it every year. This is an agreement provided to us by the supervisor of elections.” McLendon made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0. The council also approved a resolution designating the canvassing board as the supervisor of elections or her designee, the town clerk and a town resident. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked if the town was going to have a clerk to serve on the canvassing board, and Town Manager Bill Underwood said that he had been able to bring Virginia Wal-
ton, who resigned recently, back as acting clerk, although she has declined to sit at council meetings. The canvassing board members will include Walton, Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher and Loxahatchee Groves resident Bill Ford, who has served on the previous two canvassing boards. McLendon made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0. The council also approved a resolution to provide the ballot language for two referendum questions to be placed on the ballot, one asking voters if they want to approve the issuance of long-term bonds by the town, and the other removing language from the town charter that states that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office must provide police protection, after Sheriff Ric Bradshaw indicated that he would not be renewing the PBSO’s contract with town, which expires in October 2019. While the ballot question will move forward, town officials are working to settle differences between the town and the sheriff to keep the contract in place.
Cirullo said the referendum questions have been approved, one in a resolution and the other in an ordinance, but the current resolution is in the form of one document to simplify the ballot-making process. “The supervisor of elections wants to see the two questions in one document, so she can take it from this,” Cirullo said. DeMarois said he was concerned about the wording on the bond question, which states: “Bonds to be payable from special assessments by separate resolution by property owners on roadways to be improved.” DeMarois said that leaves out the fact that the town will be picking up a portion of the money. “That leads you to believe, and I think the people voting on it are going to believe, that they are going to have to pay [the entire amount], even though we know that we’re going to cover 50 percent,” he said. “I don’t know if that’s going to be confusing or not, but that could be one of the reasons it fails.”
Cirullo said the referendum summary is limited to 75 words, so it limits the amount of language that can be used. “It has already been passed by you all in this format,” Cirullo said. “I think it’s just going to have to be educational. If you read the resolution for the bond, it says what the purpose is.” A similar question was posed in a referendum in August, which failed. “We don’t want it to fail a second time,” Cirullo said. Maniglia asked about the wording of the police referendum question. “It says, ‘to establish a town police department,’” she said. “Why is that in there?” Cirullo explained that the language is in the town charter, requiring a referendum for the town to establish its own police department. “Eliminating this charter language would eliminate the charter requirements… for a referendum to establish its own police department,” he said. McLendon made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0.
KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HOSTS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT FAIRGROUNDS The Kids Cancer Foundation hosted its 11th annual Breakfast with Santa for children and families battling childhood cancer on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There was a breakfast buffet, and each child received several presents. Santa arrived on a fire truck with a stuffed toy for each child. There were bounce houses, cookie decorating, face painting and much more to occupy little hands. For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Santa, helpers and guests on the fire truck.
Mackenzie Collins gets in the holiday spirit.
Daniel and Deborah Clein of Bricks Busting Boredom.
Dusty Adinolfe, Jill Bearmin, Kathleen Alvarez and Kelly Wiener.
Abigail Birdsall decorates a gingerbread cookie.
Donna Leone, Vicky Schres, Renee Ford and Colleen Ford handed out gifts to the kids.
Ainsley, Sandy, Jacob and Jaime Erb with Storm Troopers.
Anna Alfieri and Stacey Wiener at the cookiedecorating table.
Brayden Collins visits with Santa.
but recently I heard of a ploy to try to take out of the preserve (on paper only) areas that could then be rezoned and developed. To me, this reeks of perfidy, and an underhanded attempt to circumvent the original preserve intent. The irony of all this is that Bellissimo forced the entire Wellington citizenry to get involved to pass a referendum to disallow Bellissimo from overcommercialization and his pet project a hotel in the preserve. More irony, indeed, it was the equestrian community that rebelled against Bellissimo’s overreaching and spoke vociferously and clearly against overcommercialization and a hotel in their midst, not the government. I offer Bellissimo my best wishes in developing his horse community in North Carolina. Their building codes and enforcement are considerably less stringent
than ours, and I hope that he plans sufficient roadways, parking and removal of horse waste, which has plagued Wellington. We were/are too built-out for Bellissimo’s grandiose plans. We had to/have to protect our preserve and our quality of life, and we did. Horses are noble creatures and have served mankind for centuries. Surely we can repay them with the best life possible, inclusive of sufficient fields/pastures, time to be herd animals and the ability to kick up their heels on a cool wintry morning. We should always beware that most developers think only of profits, whilst we the citizenry think mostly of quality of life. Somewhere in the middle, we can find common ground when both sides are honorable. Bellissimo has taught us well. Caveat emptor. George Unger Wellington
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Disappointed With Wellington Input Meeting
I attended and was extremely disappointed with the Dec. 17 Wellington town hall meeting. I wondered coming in as to why the last-minute format change. I also wondered why this meeting was scheduled a week before Christmas. I believe there would have been more residents attending had this meeting had been held a month earlier or a month later. Since these meetings were finally promised in September, I’m not sure why the first one couldn’t have occurred either earlier, or if you needed time to set it up, to have it after the New Year. I was one of the first to arrive and was greeted by a two-to-threeminute video. I could barely hear it, and that was in a relatively empty room at the time. I mentioned it to Councilman Tanya Siskind, who said they would make it louder once more people arrived. Although the volume was increased, the noise level in the room still made it difficult to hear. The best word to describe the individual stations was chaotic. One or two village employees at a station was not enough to handle the crowd of people. Residents who were getting their first exposure to the lakefront initiative left angry and confused. I talked to residents, some of whom have lived here way longer than I have (I
moved to Wellington on 2005), and they were not happy. The area to fill out comment cards was out of the way, and I’m sure there were many who left without filling them out. What bothers me is that the village wasn’t going to get input on this, and it was only after getting some resistance from some businesses and residents that they gave in, although I rate this meeting a failure. Now it’s very easy to complain, and as a Wellington resident and business owner, I do appreciate the time and effort the Wellington Village Council puts into their positions. Here is my two cents: • I believe that we should start off by looking to improve what we are already doing. This week’s meeting was only the second time that I set foot into the new Wellington Community Center. For everyone else I asked, it was either their first or second time. How can we build a successful town center if our beautiful community center is underutilized? • The monthly lakeside events are nice, and the amphitheater concerts are great. Now that both my kids are away at school, I have been attending more often. • That brings me to the next topic: revenue. Has there ever been a revenue study as to what a town center will bring in financially to the community? This is a big deal, and before you undertake any thought of a town center, we need to do some extensive studies. Is there a way to pick the brain of other towns who have done what
you are looking to do as far as a town center? I know Weston has a town center by the water and have had it, I believe, at least 20 years. • As far as the meetings, let’s not repeat the one held this week. Here is a suggestion: Get focus groups of no more than 10 people. Have them in a room with a village employee. The goal would be to get opinions of all demographics from within the Wellington community. I think we have to realize that the demographics of Wellington are changing. In 2005, there were a lot of young families moving in. This has since changed. In 10 to 20 years, we may have younger families coming back. Communities go through change, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s how we as a community handle it that will determine the long-term future of Wellington. As I see it, this is a process. It is one that should not be rushed. The final product may not happen until after we’re all long gone, but it should be one that all Wellington residents are proud of. We moved to Wellington because it was a great place to raise a family. I have no regrets about this decision. As my family morphs to a different demographic, I want to stay. This is my home. Stuart Hack Wellington
Bellissimo Is Not Santamaria
No, Mark Bellissimo cannot
and should not be compared to our estimable western communities leader Jess Santamaria. In a recent letter to the editor (Bellissimo Accusation Was Unfair, Nov. 30), Victor Connor extols Mark Bellissimo’s philanthropy, which is estimable, but sadly, he then makes excuses for Bellissimo’s cavalier attitude toward building before permitting, and innumerable building code violations — the most by any developer in Wellington, I believe — and he then proceeds to blame our village government and staff for the self-inflicted “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Of course, there are also his unfulfilled promises/agreements with the village concerning road improvements. Connor then proceeds to equate Bellissimo’s accomplishments to that of Jess Santamaria, local builder, philanthropist and recent county commissioner. We are all entitled to opinions, but not our own facts. Santamaria has been a public servant. Bellissimo only serves himself. Santamaria fought corruption in Palm Beach County, and effectively, I might add. Bellissimo just brought big money (close to a million dollars) into Wellington’s election process, bringing the shadow of bought elections to Wellington — the kind that we abhor in our state and federal elections. We created the Equestrian Preserve Area to “preserve” the quality of the equestrian community,
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WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB HOLDS HOLIDAY DINNER AT MAYACOO LAKES COUNTRY CLUB
The Wellington Seniors Club held its Holiday Dinner Dance on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. After dinner, the Whitestone Band kept the guests dancing the night away. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Mary and Tony Alfalla with Santa.
Wellington Seniors Club President Howard Trager, Vice President Cecilia Torisi, Treasurer Eileen Kuhnel, Special Events Chair Mary Alfalla, Membership Chair Frank Anderson, Trip Coordinator Bob Nappi and Sgt. at Arms Ramon Silvacol.
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Patrick and Marien Stone.
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Hilde Wanklyn visits with Santa Claus.
Santa gives Rafael Cruz a door prize.
Patrick and Marien Stone, Peg Caliendo, Jerry Springer, Janice and Tom Pratt.
Rosemary and Al Paglia with Santa.
ROYAL PALM QUARTER AUCTION BENEFITS RELAY FOR LIFE OF WESTERN PBC
A quarter auction was held to benefit the Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Madison Green Country Club in Royal Palm Beach. Vendors held raffles and sold merchandise, as well as participating in the quarter auction. Guests also enjoyed a 50/50 raffle. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Holiday Landlubbers Line Shores Cheering RPB Boat Parade
By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach can now boast a popular boat parade that attracted a record number of boats and thousands of cheering fans along several miles of the village’s waterfronts last Saturday evening. The rain cleared just in the nick of time as scores of well-wishers watched from Todd Robiner Park in the village’s La Mancha neighborhood. The flotilla of 14 lavishly decorated boats assembled at the lake adjacent to the park and then set sail in formation for the hour-long voyage through village waterways to the finish line at Lake Challenger, followed by
holiday cheer and fellowship at the Tiki Bar. “Thanks in part to social media, our annual parade increased greatly in popularity this year,” said Dave McCallum, who has organized the informal annual boat parade for the last 10 years. “We had 14 decorated boats, a police boat escort, and there might have been as many as 5,000 people who watched and waved from parks, bridges, docks and backyards along the route.” Spectators loved the hometown feel of the event. “This free holiday event brings people together in a very beautiful way. We come out every year to see it,” said Shannon Holzemer
Organizer David McCallum and his wife Lisa prepare for the parade.
of La Mancha, who was part of a four-family group of 10 who had great seats staked out at the Earth Day Park’s waterside pavilion. Happy children lined the railings enthusiastically waving at the boats, as holiday wishes were exchanged by happy shouts between the crews of decorated boats and the landlubber spectators ashore. The parade started at Todd Robiner Park, proceeded west past Earth Day Park, entered the M-1 canal near the H.L. Johnson Elementary School nature trail and then steamed south to Lake Challenger. Cars packed the west end of the H.L. Johnson parking lot and throngs of well-wishers watched
from above as the parade passed under the Crestwood Blvd. bridge. Because of low clearances, boat owners designed their decorations to be easily pulled down to safely navigate under bridges, then effortlessly raised back up with the bridge in its wake. Tiersa Britt, a surgical tech, watched from shore. “Our whole family loves this parade,” she said. “We enjoy the lights, their beautiful reflections in the water, and it’s a very positive event for our children, where the kids are delighted, waving and offering holiday greetings to the boaters.” According to McCallum, the most treacherous part of the parade route lay under the busy Royal
Kids at Earth Day Park enjoy the Royal Palm Beach Boat Parade.
Palm Beach Blvd. bridge. “The water is a little shallow right now, and there are rocks under that bridge can wreck a prop,” he said. McCallum said he spent part of Saturday trying to clear rocks from the channel but wasn’t sure he got them all due to murky, rainy conditions. The Jeethan family appreciated his efforts. Like many, they learned about the parade via social media, such as from one site where 5,000 people online clicked an interest in attending. Sheena Jeethan came to Earth Day Park to watch the parade along with her husband and two children. “It was our first time going, and everyone in the family had a great time,” she said. “I re-
ally appreciate the efforts of the boaters and how well-decorated all the boats were.” The feeling is mutual. “To all the spectators lining the shores, thanks for cheering us on,” McCallum said. “We do it all for you. Merry Christmas!” While the parade was a success, and all reported having a good and safe time, there was one minor mishap. After successfully leading his flotilla through the planned parade route, on the way back home, McCallum’s boat touched those shallow rocks he was worried about under the bridge. He lost an $800 propeller, but said that, no matter what, he will be back next year.
The Jeethan family watches their first holiday boat parade.
Art Fest On The Green Returns To Wellington Amphitheater Jan. 26-27
The Wellington Art Society will present its 13th annual Art Fest on the Green at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Fest on the Green is a celebration of creativity and artistic excellence bringing art and community together in a beautiful outdoor setting. Support from
community partners and sponsors helps create a favorite family friendly event many look forward to each year. Proceeds from Art Fest on the Green help fund the Wellington Art Society’s longstanding scholarship program and other art outreach programs. The juried fine art and fine craft show will feature artists from around the country showing original artwork across multiple mediums, including painting,
sculpture, pottery, jewelry, textiles, photography and more. Many artists will be working on site. The 55 fine artists participating in the festival were selected for their creativity, mastery of technique and level of excellence. Awards will be presented to artists for best in show, first place, second place, third place and honorable mention. Art Fest on the Green gives visitors an opportunity to interact with the artists; learn more about
their creative process, different mediums and techniques; and hear about the artists’ inspiration and accomplishments. Face-to-face contact with the artists in a beautiful setting adds to the lifetime experience of owning artwork and creates an extra dimension. Children of all ages will have fun creating their own original work of art to take home at the “Young at Art” Children’s Art Activity Area. Live acoustic mu-
sic will be performed by popular professional local and regional musicians during show hours. Food trucks will be on site offering a variety of delicious food. Art Fest Director Leslie Pfeiffer and Wellington Art Society volunteers will be on hand to assist visitors as they navigate through the fine art selection. With a wide variety of original art for sale, there will be something for everyone in the show. It will be a fantastic op-
portunity to support the arts, take home original works of art and have a great story to share about the artists and their work. The Wellington Art Society, a nonprofit charitable organization, has more than 100 members and provides a platform for artists of all mediums to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
STUDENTS ENJOY FUN CAREER DAY AT GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On Friday, Dec. 14, Golden Grove Elementary School in The Acreage held its annual career day for students. Many businesses and companies were on hand to show the kids what they do and how they do their jobs. Outside the school were an array of vehicles for the students to explore. The crew from Project 425 in Loxahatchee Groves was there explaining their careers as military men during PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER the Vietnam era.
Students learn about the use of this Vietnam-era helicopter.
Pat Bagford works as a truck driver for Publix.
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Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad detectives Christopher Taksey and Devin Zuchowski.
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NEWS BRIEFS Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic Dec. 22
Grab your fishing tackle and get ready to reel in “the big one” at the 28th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic on Saturday, Dec. 22. This year’s event will be held on Lake Wellington, behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). This free fishing tournament is presented by the Village of Wellington in conjunction with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and Building Up Sports Academy. The tournament is open to all local children, ages 15 and younger. Register in advance by downloading the form at www. wellingtonfl.gov/holidayfishing. On the day of the event, registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by the tournament from 9 to 11 a.m. Awards and fish tales will follow from 11 a.m. to noon. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place based on a point system of fish caught and released in each age group: 6 and under, ages 7 to 9, ages 10 to 12 and ages 13 to 15.
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Knights Of Columbus Provide Bikes For Foster Kids
Friends of Foster Children held its annual Bike Giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 8 complete with a full breakfast for the foster families and a visit from Santa. Due to the generosity of the Knights of Columbus M.J. Benvenuti Council #8419 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington and local celebrity Jim Sackett, 100 brand-new, assembled bikes with helmets were donated for the foster children. During the Bike Giveaway, each bike will be specific to the size and special needs of each child to ensure the perfect fit. “This opportunity to help our Palm Beach County foster children during the holidays is a perfect time to give the gift of a bike,” said Sackett, a Knights of Columbus member and a board member of the Friends of Foster Children. “Equally important is to give them a chance to learn to ride a bike,
which is a right-of-passage every child should experience.” It’s about creating happy childhood experiences — getting a bike and learning to ride — experiences that every child should have. Knights of Columbus #8419 is all about making dreams come true, helping children in need and giving back to their community. The men of the Knights of Columbus are proud to spearhead this great holiday event and worked tirelessly to purchase and assemble the 100 bikes. Palm Beach County’s Friends of Foster Children provides ongoing support and services for foster children and the families that care for them from the time children enter foster care. “We are grateful for all that the Knights of Columbus have done for our foster children,” Executive Director Maria Bond said. “In addition to their most generous gifts, they are creating lasting memories. Please consider donating, volunteering or fostering year-round as the need is increasing with children entering the foster care system at alarming rates.” The mission of Friends of Foster Children is to enrich the lives of foster children in Palm Beach
County by providing services, support and education to overcome the effects of child abuse and neglect. Programs such as Enriching Connections, produces events such as the Bike Giveaway to ensure that foster children have opportunities, build self-confidence and become independent children. Locally, the Knights of Columbus M.J. Benvenuti Council #8419 at St. Rita has been supporting local charities focusing on children for many years. In 2017, the Knights of Columbus had a record-setting year through charitable work, resulting in an unprecedented $185.6 million in donations and 75.6 million hours of service provided worldwide. Knights of Columbus members are Catholic men of faith and charitable action. To learn more, visit www.kofc8419.org or e-mail Ken Deischer at deischerks@aol.com.
Homeless Pets Need Short-term Foster Homes
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is asking local residents to foster an adoptable pet through the holiday season. There
are currently more than 200 pets in need of loving homes at the local shelter. Providing a short-term foster home through the holidays gives these pets a better chance at finding a permanent home and frees up kennel space for other pets in need. As a foster parent, your job is to provide a safe and loving place for your foster pet. All supplies needed to care for your foster pet are provided by the shelter. The typical fostering period is seven to 14 days. If you happen to fall in love, adoption is always an option. To learn more about the Home for the Holidays program or to pick up a foster pet before the upcoming holiday, e-mail one of the program coordinators at troberts@pbcgov. org, hyoder@pbcgov.org or kdiegert@pbcgov.org. The shelter would like to get all pets placed into foster homes before Dec. 24. If you have pets at home, they need to be current on a rabies vaccine and county license tag. Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is located at 7100 Belvedere Road. To view the animals currently available for adoption or foster during the holiday, visit www.pbcgov.com/snap.
Fab Finds By Sarah Supports Their Voice Rescue
From now until the end of the year, luxury retailer Fab Finds by Sarah is donating 20 percent of online sales made with the code TVR20 to Their Voice Rescue, a no-kill dog rescue. Fab Finds by Sarah, owned by Sarah Rowen, offers curated collections of fine cashmere, footware, jewelry and accessories. Shopping at the Fab Finds by Sarah web site is available 24/7 at www.fabfindsbysarah.com, where fabulous items such as sweaters from 360 Cashmere, Skull Cashmere and Brodie Fine Cashmere can be found, along with shoes from Golden Goose and Lola Cruz. National and international shipping is available. Additionally, Fab Finds by Sarah has two brick and mortar locations at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, located at Vendor Village and Hunter Hill. Learn more about Their Voice Rescue at www. theirvoicerescue.org.
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High School Student Graduates From PBSC
Sonia Z. Rivera, a theater senior at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, graduated this week with her associate’s degree from Palm Beach State College. At 17, not only is Rivera dedicated to academic excellence, she also works to improve her community. She is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the National English Honor Society, the treasurer of the Latin Hispanic Club, a member of International Thespian Society, the Anime Club and the Black Student Union. Additionally, as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Dance Marathon Club and Los Dragones state and district competing teams, Rivera has demonstrated the ability to lead. She has more than 1,600 community service hours and is one of only two high school seniors in Palm Beach County to be graduating from Palm Beach State College. Rivera is an artist, scholar and
Sonia Rivera altruist, who plans to use her talents to help others. Her goal is to become a neurosurgeon. She has applied to various universities, including the University of Florida, Yale University, Harvard University and the University of California Berkeley. She also qualified for a Bright Futures Scholarship.
Project 425 Helps Knights Of Columbus Deliver Bikes & Trikes
The Knights of Columbus Council 8419 recently purchased bikes and trikes for ChildNet Services in West Palm Beach for local foster children. Project 425 of Loxahatchee Groves transferred the more than 90 bikes via two restored army vehicles from Walmart in West Palm Beach to the ChildNet building on Okeechobee Blvd. on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Project 425 crew met at the ranch headquarters at 7 a.m. and proceeded to Walmart. Meeting the Knights of Columbus Council
8419, everyone worked together to load up all the bikes and convoyed to the ChildNet offices at the Children’s Home Society building. The group arrived about an hour earlier than the children and enjoyed breakfast. The children and their foster guardians and parents started arriving, and many took turns sitting on Santa’s lap. Everyone had breakfast, then lined up in the parking lot for the bike giveaway. All the children received a brand new bike or trike, along with a protective helmet.
The Knights of Columbus Council 8419 members and Project 425 members with the bikes to be donated.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Research Work Named In Honor Of Richard Rendina
The fight to find a cure for cancer is a personal one for Richard Rendina and his family. Richard’s father, local real estate developer and philanthropist Bruce Rendina, was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in 2005. After a 17-month battle, Bruce was gone. Four years later, Richard fought his own battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Today, Richard — who is cancer free — dedicates much of his time and efforts to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Palm Beach Area chapter. The Board of Trustees member, longtime supporter and annual LLS Palm Beach Area Chapter Black-Tie Gala co-chair, keeps his passion ignited by helping the nonprofit as it raises millions each year to advance treatment options, research to find a cure, and helps children and adults currently in the fight. To celebrate his dedication, the organization linked Rendina’s name to a cutting-edge, LLS-funded research portfolio, focusing specifically on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The portfolio includes a mix of multi-year grants and contracts to accelerate the pace of bringing promising new therapies to the market. A specific example of how portfolios such as Rendi-
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funds, create awareness and enable researchers to do their job, we are getting closer and closer to not only finding a cure for blood cancers, but for all cancers,” Rendina said. Guests interested in joining Rendina’s efforts are invited to register for the annual gala scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26. Rendina, along with his wife Tricia, and longtime friends Carissa and Nicholas Coniglio, will serve as co-chairs of the event. “Frosted” will bring together elegance, excitement, and some of the biggest hearts in Palm Beach for an evening dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancers. The black-tie event, taking place at the Breakers Nick Coniglio with Tricia Palm Beach, begins at and Richard Rendina. 7 p.m. PHOTO BY CAPEHART For more information, including tickets or sponsorship The Leukemia & Lymphoma opportunities, contact Melissa Society (LLS) is the world’s Mulvihill Jewell at melissa.jew- largest voluntary health organiell@lls.org or (561) 616-8682 for zation dedicated to fighting blood details. cancers.
Grandma’s Place Rings In Holiday Season
On Tuesday, Nov. 27, more than 200 of Grandma’s Place longtime supporters and new friends gathered at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach to attend the fourth annual Holiday Luncheon “Heart of Gold.” Guests enjoyed a wine and champagne reception as they actively bid on almost 300 fabulous silent auction items. The luncheon was chaired by Joan O’Connell and Dina Rubio, while Herme de Wyman Miro served as international honorary chair and Elayne Flamm as honorary chair. It was held in memory of Lou Ann Wilson-Swan, cofounder of the luncheon. Channel 12 News Anchor Liz Quirantes served as the celebrity emcee. Committee members included Missy Agnello, Suzy Burrowes, Manda Galin, Patti Hadden, Eleanor Jones, Adreana Moss, Toni O’Brien, Amy Quattlebaum, Beverlee Miller Raymond, Jodie
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EMERALD COVE BARNES & NOBLE DAY A SUCCESS
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Students, families and faculty members from Emerald Cove Middle School enjoyed a successful book fair at the Wellington Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Dec. 1. Shoppers were able to have their purchases gift wrapped by members of the National Junior Honor Society and the pre-IT program. Jonathan Ferguson’s jazz band and Brett Bailey’s chorus entertained the shoppers with beautiful musical performances. Proceeds will provide books for the media center and classrooms.
Students Gather For #TeenTalk Event At RPBHS
More than 40 parents, community leaders and teens from five different high schools gathered on Nov. 28 for a #TeenTalk event. The Palm Beach Substance Awareness Coalition along with Teen Coalition in Action (TCIA) members partnered with Royal Palm Beach High School Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) to host the event. With vaping, marijuana and underage drinking being among the top issues facing teens today, the event’s goal was to bring teens, parents and community leaders together to affect positive change. In attendance were representatives from local schools, law enforcement, fire-rescue, health experts and youth-serving organizations. TCIA members Chloe Cauldron, an RPBHS 11th grader, and Andrea Valencia, a Wellington
High School 11th grader, delivered an introductory presentation on the growing vape epidemic in schools among teens. Parents and students joined together in groups in an interactive roundtable discussion. Parents were instructed to listen while taking notes as SWAT and TCIA students described their experiences with their peers. When parents asked how to influence kids not to use e-cigarettes, SWAT member Natalie Paul said, “Communicate, communicate, communicate. Communication is key!” At the end of the discussion, Reggie Brown of the Department of Health was impressed by what he learned. “I thought I knew everything about vaping, but I didn’t,” Brown said. “These teens gave me a new perspective.” Instructions were given to each group to create a solution-based
Polo Park Middle School’s pre-engineering program and robotics teams were excited to have Dr. Justin Karl, an aerospace technologist from NASA recently come and speak to students. It was an amazing event. His first meeting was with the robotics teams, where he gave them some advice on their Lego League projects about exercise and agriculture in space. Then, he spoke to the pre-engineering students and gave them the opportunity for a question-and-answer session. Dr. Karl stressed to the students that they will be the future of NASA. “The young innovative minds of today will be the NASA minds of tomorrow,” he said. (Above) Dr. Justin Karl with Polo Park students and (below) addressing a crowded room of students.
Students take part in the #TeenTalk event. idea and present it, emphasizing suggested that if the store is neglihow their solution minimizes that gent, a three strikes rule should be issue in the community. RPBHS applied. Fellow SWAT member SWAT member Rolondo Hall sug- Jade Grant presented a cell phone gested more compliance checks application that would monitor for alcohol and tobacco to make and filter out any drug-related ads sure all stores are operating under from all social media pages seen existing rules and regulations. He by teens and young people.
NEW HORIZONS THANKS PARENT VOLUNTEER CRISTINA VAN TRIKT
New Horizons Elementary School recently selected Cristina Van Trikt as the school’s Volunteer of the Month for November. She is the mother of two children, one of which is currently a kindergarten student enrolled in the school’s International Spanish Academy. Although it is her first year as a parent on the campus, Van Trikt has made a great impact. She began volunteering to be close to her son but quickly realized that she loves being around and supporting students in any way she can. You can often find her working directly with students, supporting staff, attending special events and helping monitor students in the cafeteria. New Horizons is proud to have parents like Van Trikt supporting the school. Shown left is Principal Betsy Cardozo, Cristina Van Trikt and school counselor Diana Regalado-Borges.
Students, parents and community leaders took part in meaningful roundtable discussions.
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WELLINGTON CARES CELEBRATES ITS VOLUNTEERS AT HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Local nonprofit Wellington Cares celebrated the hard work and dedication of its volunteers at a holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 14. Participants, supporters and volunteers met at Casa Tequila in Wellington. Over the past year, volunteers put in more than 1,400 service hours. Highlights of the day included volunteer awards and checks presented by the Wellington Community Foundation and Wellington Regional Medical Center. For more information, visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER
Wellington Cares board members Marion Frank, Cheryl Anders, Chris Simpson, Dan Terner, Lauren Henley, Linda Katz and Joan Manning.
The Wellington Community Foundation presents a check in support of the Wellington Cares food pantry. (L-R) Chris Simpson, Lauren Henley, Diane Gutman, Marion Frank, Dr. Gordon Johnson, Tom Wenham, Dan Terner, Mickey Smith, Joan Manning (seated), Barry Manning and Linda Katz.
Diane Gutman presents an award to Evelyn Regan for 106 hours of service.
Volunteer Janice Downs receives recognition for her time and service.
Susan Castillo, Ellie Brown, Debbie Petrone, Chris Simpson, Ann Brinson and Sandie McDermott enjoy the luncheon.
Kelly Rente and Alice Cruikshank of Wellington Regional Medical Center present a check to Wellington Cares Board Member Lauren Henley.
Sandie McDermott and Ann Brinson take home some beautiful poinsettias.
Diane Gutman and Selena Samios of Wellington Cares.
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The Royal Palm Beach Senior Activities Group held a holiday party on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. After a buffet lunch, Western Academy Charter School Music Director Kelley Hubbard led students in singing a selection of holiday songs. There was also a fun gift exchange. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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WELLINGTON HOSTS ANNUAL JINGLE BELL 5K RUN THROUGH VILLAGE PARK
Darkness, fog and the threat of rain did nothing to deter more than 600 people, many wearing jingle bells, from taking part in the seventh annual Wellington Jingle Bell Run on Sunday, Dec. 16. Runners brought in new, unwrapped toys for Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Toy Drive and received T-shirts and medals for completing the 5K race. The event has become so popular that registration sold out. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER
Runners sprint at the start.
Santa presents first place overall runner Austin Matese with a medal as he crosses the finish line.
Ethan Urbina celebrates his first place in the 10 and under race with Becky Urbina and Kathleen Williams.
Volunteers Giana Halle and Debbie Kurtz check in runners.
Carlos Guerrero (second overall), Miguel Gonzalez and Allie Whitelaw (first place female/third overall) ran with Team Evolution Fitness.
Joel Donoghue ran his first race while Naomi Donoghue participated for the third time.
Lorna Johnson, Bella Cornelius and Clarissa Cornelius ran together.
Event coordinators Paula Herron and Emil Cabrera managed the sold-out event.
Julia Piper donates a doll to toy drive.
Heather, Marcus and Jaxton Gillett ran as a family unit.
Panther Run third graders Jake Greeson, Lucas LaBrosse, Noah Evans, Sophia Cole and Amelia Cole are ready to run.
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’Twas The Night Before Christmas... With Sonic Boomer Style ’Twas the night before Christmas, And all through the land, The kidlets were sleeping, It was going as planned.
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The New Animated Spider-Man Movie Is Surprisingly Enjoyable
I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had at Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. After all, comic book characters should fit better in animation, but no one had ever done a good job before in that specific genre. (I am a great fan of other wonderful animation movies we now often see). That has changed. This is an animated movie filled with fun and action. Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore) is a teen living in Brooklyn but going to a fancy prep school, which he hates. He is far more into graffiti art than constant study. But his father, a police lieutenant named Jefferson Davis (Brian Tyree Henry) wants him to concentrate and excel. He prefers hanging out with Uncle Aaron (Mahershala Ali), a seeming n’er do well. Uncle Aaron brings him down to a deserted subway tunnel so he can do
Schreiber) and the real Spider-Man (Chris Pine), over a space portal that can tear open the fabric of space-time. This time the bad guy wins, though, and Spider-Man dies. Miles now is the only Spider-Man, or is he? Suddenly another Spider-Man (Jake Johnson) arrives in his room at school. This one, from another dimension, is not the Spidey we know and love. He has gotten pudgy and has lost his wife because of his behavior. He also has a bad attitude. Soon after, they are joined by other versions: Gwen Stacey, also known as Spider-Gwen (Hailee Seinfeld); Spider-Ham, a cartoon pig (John Mulaney); Peni Parker (Kimiko Glenn), an anime heroine with an advanced robot; and Spider-Man Noir (Nicholas Cage), who is completely black and white.
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler some large-scale graffiti, and there he is bitten by that famous radioactive spider. Miles has no idea how to handle the new powers he suddenly has attained. It’s one thing to be able to create sticky anchors, but another to keep them from someone else’s hair. While wandering around trying to figure things out, he winds up in the middle of a battle between a monster controlled by the evil Wilson Fisk (Liev
The group starts to bond as they work together battling a whole group of supervillains. Eventually, they get to, where else, Aunt May’s (Lily Tomlin) to produce some needed computer info. That leads into a series of final battles between good and evil with sideshows for Miles’ family issues. You can probably figure out whether good or evil wins. Although the story is good and amusing, it is the sheer style that blows you away. More animated films now are essentially drawn versions of live movies. Here, the film-makers make certain the comic book roots are clear. And, yes, there have been a lot of Spideys in a whole lot of comics. At times, the screen actually looks like a comic book, with small written descriptions of people’s thoughts. While it sounds corny (shades of the old Batman series), it
really works very well. I had a lot of fun. The people doing the voices were really good. Moore was really fine as the lead, but everyone was really exceptional. The real standouts were Ali, Cage and Johnson. Tomlin had a lot of fun as the toughest Aunt May ever. There was even a cartoon cameo of the late Stan Lee, who modestly claims to have met the real Spider-Man. Some critics have made the inclusivity of the cast the central reason they like the film. And, yes, the hero is from a mixedrace family (black/Hispanic). And they have an Asian version. Hey, they even have a cartoon pig. But, in reality, that doesn’t matter. When a movie is as good as this one is, you quickly forget about worrying about quotas. Is this the best of all Spider-Man movSee WECHSLER, page 18
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Dr. Sunitha Sirivolu and the staff at Family Dentist of Palm Beach are getting into the holiday spirit for their patients with the Spin to Win Wheel for December. When patients come in for a visit, they can check-in on Facebook or follow the office on any social media platform for a chance to spin and win prizes such as gift baskets, gift boxes, cookies, bottles of wine and an entry to win the grand prize Beats headphones. The promotion is a way for the practice to show appreciation to patients and spread holiday cheer. Aside from patients, anyone can stop by the office on Southern Blvd. and check-in on Facebook (@561dentist) to spin.
The new year means a fresh start, a new energy, a renewed sense of enthusiasm and hopefulness to make changes in our lives. Whether it’s a new diet, new exercise or just reconnecting with loved ones, the staff at Family Dentist suggest a resolution that’s easy to keep and guaranteed to make you happier: smile when you look at yourself in the mirror while brushing each day and give thanks. Don’t forget to brush and floss after eating those holiday treats, and don’t let the year slip away without seeing everyone at Family Dentist of Palm Beach. Family Dentist of Palm Beach is located at 11903 Southern Blvd.,
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The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently announced that 123 nonprofits in South Florida have collectively been awarded nearly $3 million in grants in 2018. The grants focus on three areas key to building thriving communities and providing pathways to economic mobility: critical issues, including hunger, homelessness and poverty; workforce development and skills training; and community development, including affordable housing, community revitalization and the arts. One of the bank’s signature
foundation programs, Neighborhood Builders, is now in its 15th year as one of the country’s largest philanthropic investments in nonprofit leadership. In Palm Beach County, 2018 Neighborhood Builder CROS Ministries will receive $200,000 in flexible funding, leadership development, a network of peer organizations across the U.S. and the opportunity to access capital in order to expand its impact in the community. “Hunger is a critical issue in Palm Beach County, and CROS Ministries provides thousands of
people in our community with the support they need to survive,” said Fabiola Brumley, Palm Beach County market president for Bank of America. “We are honored to work with an organization like CROS Ministries, which has fought to make our community a better place for more than 40 years. This Neighborhood Builder award will provide them with the flexible funding, leadership development and peer network they need to make their biggest impact yet.” CROS Ministries’ mission is serving the hungry in Palm Beach
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continued from page 1 the presentation and came to the meeting expecting answers but instead left with more questions. “People are not going to know which plan to support because there is nothing to show the cost. Why would you put it out there if you don’t know the cost or down the road if it is going to affect taxes?” Wellington resident Cynthia Beckles said. “It is wonderful that Wellington wants to do something for the kids, but we don’t want to have a tax burden for our kids.” Sweetwood and Beckles were not alone, with several others, including Mayor Anne Gerwig, also expressing frustrations both in an
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continued from page 1 sure traffic speed and volume to see if the measures have actually calmed traffic. “We’ve already done it on 140th,” Capra said. “That road is posted at 40 mph, and what we found at the existing level before we put the devices out there, people were traveling at 51 mph. Once we get all these devices in place, we will put monitors after each device. We’ll figure out how well they work and if they really slow down traffic. That’s what we call the pilot program.” The second project underway is fully funded by the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency, but it will take several years before becoming fully operational. “They are proposing various items, in the same vicinity, pretty much four-way stops,” Capra said. “One of them is at Hall and Temple. They’re placing some mid-block raised islands. You’ve seen some of these built at Hall. They will provide the same thing on Temple, but they will be more of a speed table. At 140th, they will put some mid-block medians.”
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continued from page 1 option, so she is an avid proponent and advocate for breastfeeding. “None of my children have ever used a bottle or even a pacifier,” she said. “My grandmother taught me that breast milk is the heavy cream that helps raise chubby, healthy babies.” She is currently breastfeeding her third child, Abby, who just turned five months old. Besides her impressive organizational skills, one of the reasons Highsmith is able to successfully balance so many demands is multi-tasking. One of the ways she manages time is to take Abby to long meetings, where the infant mostly lies asleep or smiling, usually unseen from public view as she nestles in Highsmith’s lap up behind the dais. Members of the Royal Palm Beach educational, business and civic communities have all met Abby. “Of course, I take Abby to the Education Advisory Board, and even council meetings — that’s where her milk station is.” When Abby gets hungry during a long meeting, Highsmith discreetly feeds her, even while participating in meetings on the dais. Hmara, a retired U.S. Army colonel and Vietnam veteran, noted that attitudes have changed regarding breastfeeding. “I have zero problem with that,” he said. “It’s a normal, healthy behavior, and there’s only a few places in the world that have any cultural hang-ups with breastfeeding in public.”
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NEWS online statement and in person at the input meeting. Some found the boards at each station confusing. In reference to the second board titled Water Features, Gerwig said, “This board shows no change as the existing pool, or you can have a water feature. It doesn’t say you can have both. It’s a very large site. If we want to have a water feature, we can do it elsewhere, but it doesn’t mean you have to take the pool out to do it. So, I don’t know how they put these boards together. I’m really disappointed in staff for the way they are presented because it does not blend well to an actual good choice.” Others are hopeful for specific portions of the development to take place. Jack Brownson not only lives on the water but coordinated last weekend’s successful holiday boat parade on Lake Wel-
lington. He would like to see some development to the waterfront in particular. “One of the things I want the most is a restaurant we can come to by boat and dock here and then come in,” he said. “The other thing that is important to me is they’re talking about a flyover on Big Blue Trace where the boats can connect the two lakes. So, all the boats from the other lake can come over to this lake and the amphitheater and the food trucks and so forth.” Brownson also sees potential for the boat parade’s future. “There’s not a lot for us to do as boaters. We ride around the lake, and we need a destination where we can meet and have food. We can tie in both lakes for the Christmas holiday parade and almost double the number of boats and make it even more exciting,” he said.
While opinions vary greatly, the consistent theme remains the need for meetings such as the one this week to continue. The project is only in the concept phase, with no developmental decisions yet made, village officials stressed. Until more input sessions take place and gather comprehensive feedback directly from the community, the project is not expected to move forward. As the meeting closed, attendees were encouraged to fill out comment cards specifying their opinions on different aspects of the project. It provided a direct opportunity to gather both feedback on existing concepts and collect new ideas. The next phase of public input will be a more structured public hearing set to take place next month, but the exact date has not
Residents offer their thoughts at the public input meeting. yet been determined. Eventually, the designs up for Plans for the next meeting in- consideration, along with other clude a live broadcast, which was pertinent information regarding originally planned for this week’s the Town Center project, will be meeting but was cancelled due to available to view online at www. the structure of the event. wellingtonfl.gov.
Capra said the project design is based on ITID’s design criteria and will come back to the board for final approval. He added that one of the reasons accidents occur at Hall and 140th at Northlake is probably because Northlake traffic has the right of way and no stop signs. “Sometimes when they come to Northlake Blvd., they forget they need to stop,” he said. “The point is, we already know where the stop signs are located. There’s 1.5 to 2 miles of unimpeded travel, so that is why we may need a stop sign study.” The result may indicate that lighted stop signs with beacons are needed, or other devices to help call attention to the intersection. ITID Engineer Jay Foy pointed out that the county, not the district, regulates traffic control. ITID President Betty Argue noted that the county requested that the district do a traffic study and make recommendations and requests. Although she felt the county should bear the cost of the traffic study, ITID could probably get more of what it wants if it does the study. “And we’re probably more likely to get it in a timely fashion,” Argue said. Capra said the county has submitted plans to improve Northlake
Blvd., adding that ITID has asked that intersections approaching Northlake have islands installed to help call attention to the intersection. “They have agreed, so far, that they will put those on all ITID roads as they approach their roads,” he said, adding that the Northlake improvements will not be for several years. Capra explained that ITID will be installing solar-powered lighted stop signs with a red beacon at Hall and Northlake to improve visibility. “I don’t want anybody to think that there isn’t proper signage at Hall and Northlake,” he said. “It’s just that we’ve had a number of accidents there, and we’re trying to make it a little more [visible].”
Robinson gave a staff update on traffic calming operations, explaining that ITID is updating its mobile radar speed detectors so that the data they collect is downloadable remotely. Most recently, they have been positioned in the area of Hall, Key Lime and Temple, where a number of accidents have occurred. “If we see that someone is going through there at 80 mph, we can let the PBSO know so they can respond to those areas,” Robinson said, adding that he had gotten quotes on refurbishing existing stop bars and rumble strips. “We’re going to be starting with Hall at Northlake,” Robinson said. “After the most recent accident, we went out there. They’re in pretty good shape. The two farthest ones
were a little deteriorated, but since that’s an area where we have seen the most accidents, it’s $2,800 a leg just to do one side of the road.” Robinson said the 140th Avenue pilot project traffic circle due to be installed last summer was delayed. “What we’re going to do is get an engineer survey for just a radius point in there because those two roads are slightly skewed,” Robinson said, adding that ITID staff is checking inventory to see that everything is good to go. Robinson said PVC delineators will be installed at the Hall and Northlake intersection in conjunction with refreshing the rumble strips. “They’re very inexpensive, glued and screwed, and very minimal damage if people veer off
and whack those things down,” he said. “It will serve as a good visual reminder.” Robinson said that his staff is doubling down on inspecting existing lighted stop signs to see that all lights are working, as well as getting all reflecting signs up that are in stock. “We want to get up at least three a day,” Robinson said. “The county told us they could give us 25 per month, so we’re going to go through and blast out all of our inventory.” The board asked Capra to come back to the January meeting with specific costs for approval of the projects. Supervisor Jennifer Hager made a motion to approve flashing stop signs at Hall and Northlake, pending approval from the county, which carried 5-0.
I’m aware of that it has ever happened that an independent district has become a dependent district to an existing municipality. So, there weren’t any guidebooks to follow.” McLendon said the transition is saving property owners money having the town and district working together. “We definitely need to do better with roads,” he said. “We’re failing in that department. I’m not pleased with the contractor that we have, and we’re looking to move that stuff in-house, so we can have better quality control over it.” McLendon said the town is working on major road drainage projects, which is helping people on those roads. “We did a bunch on B [Road], we’ve done a couple on E Road,” he said. “It’s a continuous project moving forward. With the drainage, it will help the dirt roads last longer.” McLendon said another big accomplishment is opening some of the horse trails. “When I ran for election, I never promised that I would get equestrian trails open because there was a huge problem that I thought we’d never get across,” he said. “To my surprise, I was able to get it done in my first term. It took humongous
coordination and determination to make that happen. We were fighting other elected officials who were promising the world and working opposite of getting the trails open.” McLendon said he is confident that the issue with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office giving notice that it will no longer provide a law enforcement contract with the town will be resolved and the town will come out in a better position than it was before. “I don’t believe we were ever required to have a contract with the sheriff’s department,” he said. “We pay the same county taxes now than what we did before incorporation, and those county taxes paid the sheriff’s department. So, whatever level of service they were providing before incorporation, they should be required to provide now.” McLendon said he favors a contract with the PBSO for additional services, but he does not feel it should be a requirement. “It should be a luxury item for us,” he said. “We want something better than what unincorporated Palm Beach County gets. I expect to pay for that, but it seems we have been paying the entire nut for our law enforcement, and that’s not the way it is supposed to be.”
titles. To see parents and children working together, laughing and making memories made my heart full. We plan to have this competition for years to come.” Then came the difficult part. “The hardest part of the endeavor was the judging,” said Johnson, who said it was especially hard to decide, with some families putting two to three hours into their masterpiece gingerbread houses. In the end, Morgan Muccio and family won for Most Festive, Michelle Belkin and family won for Most Creative and Victoria Recchio won for Most Fun. “Everyone turned out a winner as 50 families spent creative quality time together building art and creating happiness,” Rodriguez noted. Johnson’s Custom Cakes strives to provide custom, one-of-a-kind cakes for every client. Johnson’s
passion is to produce breathtaking cakes and desserts that will be remembered for years to come. Learn more at www.johnsonscustomcakes.com. Art Cellar Wellington is a social and interactive arts & craft studio offering step-by-step classes for adults and children, private parties, camps, art education and more. Learn more at www.artcellarwellington.com. Rodriquez was very pleased with the event and its outcome. “I can’t tell you how many families have been taking pictures next to the mural or the gingerbread village,” she said. “It’s really getting everyone into the holiday spirit.” The gingerbread village created by Johnson and the mischievous gingerbread mural created by Art Cellar will remain on display at Commons Park through December.
McLendon regrets that Mayor Dave Browning has decided not to run again after serving on the council since incorporation. “He’s got to put himself as number one and take care of his family, and I understand that,” he said. Election filing opens Wednesday, Jan. 2 and closes Wednesday, Jan. 9. McLendon said he is sure that he will face a challenger. “I’ve talked to some people who are under the impression that you can just close the town office for a couple of months while we figure out how to deal with some issues, and that’s not reality,” he said. “It amazes me to hear that stated. There are other people who think we’d be better off to un-incorporate, and I think that’s a horrible idea. Although I wasn’t for incorporation, it’s here, and we need to make the best of it.” McLendon said finding and redefining new town management will be a big issue, in the face of ardent opposition to the current form of contractual management, and opposition to the current town manager, Bill Underwood. Underwood has put a transition plan in place to employee management from contract management. “It’s going to cost the town more money,” McLendon said. “Whether we’ll get better service by going that route is yet to be seen. The more money we pay staff is less money that we can use to put down road rock material and fix some of our major issues.”
Breastfeeding in public is now legally protected in all 50 states. Hmara added that Highsmith is doing a fantastic job, and he is pleased to serve with her on the board. Parenting is a team effort in the Highsmith family. While mom is with Abigail at meetings, eightyear-old Addison and four-yearold Makenzie are usually home in La Mancha with their dad, Bill Highsmith, an IT professional. Her husband is as impressed as everyone else about his wife’s ability to accomplish so much and do it all well. “Honestly, I don’t know how she does it all,” he said. “She has a drive that I have never seen before. She makes time for work, PTO, the village and to top it off, she makes all her accomplishments look easy. She is the most amazing woman I have ever met.” Highsmith treats leading a balanced life as almost an art form. So, there’s more to her story than parenting, work and community service. When asked for an interesting fact about her that most people don’t know, she was stumped, but only for a minute. “Something most people don’t know is my husband and I are members of the 501st Legion, a fan-based Star Wars costuming group. We have screen-accurate costumes we made ourselves that we wear to various events, mostly fundraisers,” she said. Highsmith has advice for other active moms. “Do good things, and good things will happen,” she said. “To the active moms, keep up the good work! And get involved with what your kids are doing, it matters to them.”
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continued from page 1 Planning Agency formerly conducted by the town’s Planning & Zoning Board. McLendon said that continuing to fix problems with the code will be a key focus of his next term. The town now charges franchise fees for commercial garbage collection, which will help with revenue for the town, he said. “We’re collecting business tax receipts in the town where we never did that before,” McLendon said. “The business garbage fee will easily bring in more than $100,000 a year… Doing all this will lessen the tax burden on the residents.” McLendon said the transition to a dependent Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District was a tough road, due to most all the district employees quitting soon after it became official. “That made things more difficult, but considering the circumstances, I thought the transition went very well,” McLendon said. “There were hurdles that had to be jumped over legal-wise, and it was the first time in the state that
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continued from page 3 tool that can stretch government budgets. “I feel that it is important for our local municipality to team up with our local businesses,” Rodriquez said. “It shows a sense of community when we all come together and create a beautiful event with everlasting memories.” The event was successful, as more than 200 people packed the lobby. “I’ve never seen so many families in one room,” Rodriguez said. “We had 50 family groups, teams of four, compete for Most Creative, Most Festive and Most Fun
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continued from page 16 ies? That comes down to taste. I preferred the last one, Spider-Man: Homecoming. But I certainly enjoyed the fun of this one. While there were many scenes expected in these kinds of films, there were also some sentimental scenes (even superheroes have feelings) and a lot of laughs. This is a fun film. Yes, there is a lot of violence, but it is cartoon style. You can bring kids to it and all of you will have a ball.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Dec. 22 • The 28th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, Dec. 22 on Lake Wellington, behind the Wellington Community Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the tournament starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to children ages 15 and younger. For more information, call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/holidayfishing. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles in the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 8591954 for more info. • Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds will host Christmas in the Village on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m. to noon. Make Christmas crafts to take home and visit with farm animals. Enjoy performances by the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches at 1 and 2 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visit www.yesteryearvillage.com for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Let It Snow!” for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Create a batch of shimmering snow and stay for open-ended play. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds will host a Classic Christmas Evening Under the Stars on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and up. Girl Scouts will be caroling, and middle and high school choirs will perform. Deborah Burrgraff will read Hot Wheels for Benny at 7 p.m. Adult refreshments will be available for purchase. For more info., visit www.yesteryearvillage.com. • Jewish Film Night at Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E 2-4, Boynton Beach) will present The Hebrew Hammer, a comedy about an Orthodox Jew who sees himself as the defender of his people, on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info. Sunday, Dec. 23 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 1 and 4 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Stories for ages 2 to 5 on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Monday, Dec. 24 • Unity of the Palm Beaches will host its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on
Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Temple Israel sanctuary at 1901 N. Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The theme will be “The Christmas Story.” Parking and the entrance are behind the building on Pine Street. The service will conclude with a congregational candle lighting ceremony. All are welcome, and a love offering will be received. For more info., visit www.unitypalmbeach.com. • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will hold a Christmas Eve Service on Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. with the choir, strings and winds performing works by Mendelssohn and Hovland. For more info., visit www.music. stpaulsdelray.org. Wednesday, Dec. 26 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Craft Bonanza Blowout for ages 2 and up on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Make as many crafts as you want with supplies from the craft closet. Take crafts home to enjoy and create. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Thursday, Dec. 27 • Forbidden Broadway will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. 31. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Thursday, Dec. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fuyu Matsuri: Anime Winter Fest for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Cosplay as your favorite character in a cosplay contest. Enjoy anime with fellow fans and try Japanese crafts, games and sweet wintry treats. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Games & Graphic Novels for ages 9 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Hang out with friends and make some new ones. Play board and card games while discussing your favorite graphic novels. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Friday, Dec. 28 • The Miami City Ballet will present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach from Friday, Dec. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 30. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. Saturday, Dec. 29 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a clip and walk at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Need more than just a walk? Help trim trails at this county park. Meet at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center. Call Paul at (561) 596-4423 for more info. Sunday, Dec. 30 • The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will open Sunday, Dec. 30 with the 20-goal Herbie Pennell Cup. For tickets, or more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will host Christmas Lessons & Carols with Eucharist on Sunday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www. music.stpaulsdelray.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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Wellington Hosts Seminole Ridge In Soccer Double-Header
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School soccer program hosted a doubleheader on Friday, Dec. 14 and swept rival Seminole Ridge High School in both girls and boys soccer. To kick off the night, the Wolverine girls team edged the Hawks 2-1, and then the boys team held on to win 5-1. The Seminole Ridge girls (43) took an early lead against Wellington (9-2-1) when striker Aliana Agosto beat the Wolverine defender and pressed to the goal, where she drove in the first score of the game to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute. The Seminole Ridge lead was
short lived. Four minutes later, Haley Jenkins took a pass at center of the box and kicked it in for the equalizer. Both sides picked up the intensity, creating chances but with missed shots, or kicks that were denied by the goalkeepers. Wellington pressured the Hawk defense for the last two minutes of the first half, but the Hawks did a solid job of keeping the Wolverines off the scoreboard for a second goal. The next score did not come until the second half. With just nine minutes remaining in the game, Wellington’s Halle Kurit snuck a goal in from a corner kick off Jenkins. The ball was getting bounced around in the box. Kurit
Wellington’s Michelle Sullivan battles Seminole Ridge’s Kendall Wright for possession.
put herself in the right place at the right time, and she notched a second unanswered goal for the Wolverines to give them the 2-1 victory. In the second match, the Wolverine boys (3-1-4) scored often to defeat the visiting Hawks (1-6). Five different players scored for Wellington. Both teams battled for control, but it was Wellington that struck the first goal just before the water break in the 20th minute. Mathew Blandon kicked the ball from 20 yards out and hit the upper left 90 of the frame, sending a scorching shot by an airborne and outreached Hawk goalkeeper to give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead.
Wellington would score four more times through the night, before the Hawks could close the margin. Austin Chase added to the Wellington lead when he beat the Seminole Ridge defense and drove in the score to lift the Wolverines 2-0 to end the first half. Wolverine goals from Tyler Miller, Pablo Maradiaga-Connor and Aleksei Kitaigorod in the second half put the game out of reach for the Hawks. Wellington dominated in possession and shots on goal through the half. Seminole Ridge’s Xavier Fernandez scored the lone goal for the Hawks with five minutes remaining to close the margin, but Wellington had enough to secure the 5-1 win.
Austin Stone performs a bicycle kick to pass the ball for the Hawks.
Seminole Ridge’s Maddie Munce and Wellington’s Eryn Wioncek go after the ball.
Wellington’s Joseph Pinto takes a shot on goal.
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Bronco Gen’Taris Oliver Leads American Team In All-Star Game
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Dec. 15, Jupiter High School was the host venue for the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath All-Star Game, where Palm Beach County’s best senior gridiron stars gathered to compete against each other. Palm Beach Central High School receiver Gen’Taris Oliver caught three touchdown passes and had one interception, which earned him the American team MVP award. “It feels good to be on an all-star team,” Oliver said. “This was my last high school game.” What was unusual was that Oliver’s quarterback was rival Seminole Ridge quarterback Keimyn Casilla. The two are usually on opposite sides of the field during the regular season, but they had the opportunity to combine their talents to lead the American team to a 30-6 win. The duo linked up three times on the night. “It’s good to have speed like that,” said Castilla of Oliver’s quickness. “He’s a good player and has a good personality. We just
went by the plays and connected a lot. I found the open man, and he got good catches.” The American team had players from Seminole Ridge and Palm Beach Central high schools, while the National team had players from Wellington and Royal Palm Beach high schools. The National team drove down 80 yards in 10 plays to take a 6-0 lead with help from Royal Palm Beach running back Kenel Beaubrun. Castilla and Oliver went to work after that, hooking up on a fade touchdown from inside the red zone to tie the game at 6-6 in the first quarter. An interception returned for a touchdown by Forest Hill High School’s Darius McClendon made it 13-6. Castilla found Oliver for the second time on a 24-yard touchdown pass to extend the American lead to 20-6. In addition to his third touchdown reception from Castilla to make it 27-6 in the third quarter, Oliver made several acrobatic catches on the night, including an interception on defense. He caught the eye of several college coaches observing from the sidelines. He
Palm Beach Central receiver Gen’Taris Oliver reels in one of his three touchdown receptions for the American team.
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currently has an offer from Keiser University. Palm Beach Central place kicker Tanner Nairn rounded out the scoring for the American team with a 42-yard field goal to extend the lead to 30-6, which would be the final points of the contest. The National team had a pick-
six called back late in the third quarter and drove deep into the American red zone but could not capitalize on the drive. Palm Beach Central lineman Brandon Hudgins had his brief moment of fame when he picked up a National team fumble and returned it 38 yards before being tackled. “It
Wellington receiver Dane Stratton avoids a tackle after a catch for the National team.
Palm Beach Central place kicker Tanner Nairn takes the kick for the American team.
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felt like I was running forever,” Hudgins said. Many local athletes made an impact during the game from both teams. On the American team, Palm Beach Central was represented by Nairn, Oliver and Hudgins. From Seminole Ridge was Castilla, linebacker
Peter Sinnoyiannis and cornerback Ty’Korian Brown. For the National team, Royal Palm Beach was represented by Beaubrun, and Wellington was represented by running back Jadien Durant, receiver Dane Stratton, lineman Elijah Dorvilus and linebacker Omari Burgess.
Seminole Ridge quarterback Kaimyn Castilla looks to the sideline for the play call for the American team.
Royal Palm Beach running back Kenel Beaubrun scores the National team’s only touchdown.
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Royal Palm Bassmasters Hold Tourney Out Of Clewiston Boat Ramp
The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its month tournament on Nov. 11 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp. First place was won by Mike
O’Connor with five fish weighing 20.01 pounds. Second place was awarded to the team of Kiel Car and Riley Pierce with five fish weighing 10.09 pounds. The team
WRESTLING TEAM STRONG AT SANTALUCES
The Wellington Wrestling Team finished third in the 40th annual Christmas tournament held at Santaluces High School last weekend. The event consisted of 26 teams, and included teams from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Luke Forehand (138) was Wellington’s lone champion with a 5-3 win in the finals. Elijah Green (220) and Jesse Weinberg (126) also advanced to the finals before losing their final match to finish in second place. Also placing in the top four were Chakiris Townsend (113) in third place, Ethan Howard (120) in fourth place, Zakar Graham (145) in third place and Angelo Tizol (152) in fourth place.
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of Tim Mikula and Mike Dillistin took third place with five fish weighing 10.04 pounds. The big fish was 6.19 pounds, caught by Mike O’Connor. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal
Second place was awarded to the team of Kiel Car and Riley Pierce.
Mike O’Connor took first place in the tournament.
Wellington High School Soccer Program Honors Senior Players
Wellington High School’s soccer program honored its Class of 2019 senior players on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Both the Wolverine boys and girls teams played against Glades Central High School, each ending with a win. The Wolverine boys won 3-1, with the first goal of the night scored by senior Chase Austin,
The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U10 boys soccer team recently won the championship at the Palm Beach Gardens Classic. Shown above are (L-R) Ryan Chamberlin, Andre DaSilva, I-Jah Marseille, Justin Deptola, Leo Zambiyadis, Evan Holowecky, Kaeden McDowell, Tomas Uribe and Tizi Trevisan with coach Eddie Carulli and manager Ken Holowecky.
Palm Beach Recreation Center, located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. The club is now accepting applications for new teams and alternates. For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com, call (561) 644-6269 or visit www.facebook. com/RoyalPalmBassmasters.
followed by goals from senior Enrique Guzman and Tyler Miller. The Wolverine girls won 8-0, with two goals scored by senior Carlie Niedzwiedzki and one by senior Jaiya Anderson, as well as scores from Michelle Sullivan, Emma Sullivan, Tyler Vance, Alexandria Wantlin and Halle Kurit.
WHS senior girls (L-R) Jaiya Anderson, Kayla Gumala, Joanna Llanos and Carlie Niedzwiedzki.
WHS senior boys (L-R) Luis Cobo, Fernando Sauceda, Samuel Rojas, Nicholas Ospina, Enrique Guzman, Matthew Blandon, Aleksei Kitaigorod, Dominic Sirucek, Devin Creese, Chase Austin and Jacob Bram.
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Fantastic home on a huge 14,000 sq ft fenced lot in Palm Beach National Golf Club (no membership needed). This 3 BR/2BA home has a bonus room & backs to a wide canal & Okeeheelee South Equestrian Park & the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Oversize Laundry room and Pantry/Utility room. Garage was converted to add living space.
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10318 Fox Trail Rd. S #404 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 |$134,000
Immaculate 2BR/2BA unit. Floor plan allows for dual master setup. This property has been updated with tile floors throughout and a flat ceiling. Ready for immediate move in.
4221 Turnberry Cr, Lake Worth, FL 33467 | $179,000 Large 2 BR, 2 1/2BA townhouse w/giant screen covered patio. Granite counter tops throughout! Each BR has on-suite BA. Half guest BA & laundry downstairs. Tile flooring downstairs & Wood laminate Upstairs. Low HOA. New Roof & A/C in the past 3 years!
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7203 Oakmont Dr. Lake Worth, FL 33467 | $289,000
Super high performing investment property (fully leased at $3,550) or the perfect solution for multi generational living, you choose! These two 3 bedroom, 2 bath units had ground up renovation in 2016 and are in superb condition. One side offers a private pool!! The other side has a very large private yard. Tenant occupied.
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1226 Carousel Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 | $308,000
Magnificent 4BR/3BA home, situated on huge lot w/plenty of room for pool. CBS home, oversize screened patio. Impact windows, solar assisted water heater & massive 1.5 car garage w/extra storage in attic. 2 LRs + 3 BRs have large walk in closets & could be used as the Master. Great home for multigenerational living or a great rental investment.
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9833 Baywinds Dr. #7307 1300 Crestwood Ct. #1313 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 | $165,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 | $176,000
Light Bright and Airy end unit in the much desired 3 Bed, 2 Bath condo. community of Wellington’s Edge!
3 Bed, 2 Bath condo with 1-car garage.
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561-324-8914
RealtorAndrew1@yahoo.com
www.AndrewSellsPalmBeach.com
Located In The Royal Inn Building 675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 135, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
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