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At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council’s final meeting of the year, council members received a new presentation on the Tuttle Royale project, including both master plan and preliminary plat approvals, as well as approvals for a new charter school in the area. Page 3

Village Hosts Grand Menorah Lighting At Wellington Amphitheater

Wellington hosted a Grand Menorah Lighting to welcome the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Wellington Amphitheater. There was a kids’ arts and crafts area, a living dreidel and a dancing menorah to provide fun and photos. A brief ceremony with Rabbi Matan Peled from Temple B’nai Jacob was followed by the lighting of the first candle at sundown. Page 10

Royal Palm Seniors Enjoy A Holiday Party

The Royal Palm Beach Senior Activities Group held a holiday party on Friday, Dec. 20 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Entertainer Ed Slater sang oldies and holiday songs while guests enjoyed a gift exchange. Baptist Health of South Florida was on hand to offer screenings for glucose, cholesterol and more. Page 15

Local Footballers Shine At Palm Beach County All-Star Game

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the National Team defeated the American Team 33-5 in the annual Palm Beach County All-Star Football Game held at Jupiter High School, where senior football players could showcase their talent prior to signing day and boost their stock for recruiting. Page 21 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

The Village of Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Toy Drive came to a conclusion on Thursday, Dec. 19 with a special event at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. Representatives of 180 pre-selected families were invited to choose holiday gifts for children, assisted by Wellington Village Council members and others. There were also volunteer gift wrappers on hand to help. Shown above are Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Andrew Porath, Ada Sterrano, volunteer Anisha Henry and PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

2020 Season Opens Dec. 29 At International Polo Club

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Often called “the sport of kings,” the exhilarating winter polo season officially returns to the grounds of the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Sunday, Dec. 29. The exciting season opens with the Herbie Pennell Cup final, with high-goal competitions running through Sunday, April 19. The competition calendar continues with the Iglehart Cup from Jan. 1-5, followed by the Joe Barry Memorial Cup taking place Jan. 5-12. The 18-goal series that opens the season wraps up with the Ylvisaker Cup, running from Jan. 11 through Feb. 2. Next up is the lucrative Gauntlet of Polo series, played at the 22-goal level, with a chance for one team to win $1 million by collecting the purse of all three tournaments, plus a bonus. First up is the C.V. Whitney Cup from Feb. 1-23, followed by the prestigious USPA Gold Cup from Feb. 22 through March 22, and concluding with the historic U.S. Open Polo Championship,

Dutta Corp wins the coin toss in last year’s season opening Herbie Pennell Cup final at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

running March 21 through April 19. The equestrian venue spans more than 250 acres with seven state-of-the-art polo fields, the newly constructed polo arena, a spectator-friendly stadium and 7,000 square feet of indoor event space.

Each week, spectators can attend matches held across the property with casual tailgating. On Sundays, the feature game on the U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1 at 3 p.m. features even more hospitality options, such as stadium seats, premium box seating, tailgates See POLO SEASON, page 4

RPB Council Scraps Sandpiper Purchase After Outcry From Area Residents

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Council faced a packed meeting hall on Thursday, Dec. 19, with most of the attendees on hand to oppose the village purchasing a vacant home at 180 Sandpiper Avenue as part of a plan to enhance access to Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The item was originally listed as number 13 on the agenda, but given the crowd, Mayor Fred Pinto opted to move it up to the start of the meeting. The request was for authorization to purchase 180 Sandpiper Avenue at a cost of $320,000, which was above the appraised value of $253,000. The appraisal came in lower than other surrounding property sales due to the home’s poor condition. However, village staff proposed to tear down the structure. The purchase was to be the first step in a long-range project to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access into nearby Commons Park. Having control of the property would connect the nearby FPL easement, through a canal, to an area that already has a walking path into the park. After nearly an hour of fielding public and staff comments, the council unanimously rejected the proposed purchase. Village Manager Ray Liggins presented a detailed list of items related to the purchase of the property, including the connection to the village’s mission and longterm strategic plans. “The property at 180 Sandpiper was identified and presented as the highest priority for improving pedestrian, bicycle and boat access...

Our mission states we will provide services and facilities to create an active and connected hometown family community,” Liggins said. “Our comprehensive plan states we will develop a safe bicycle and pedestrian transportation system accessible to all major public and private facilities.” Liggins explained that the purchase of the property would provide a half-acre piece of land owned by the public that would allow boat access to the area. The next phase would be to apply for council approval and grant funding to build a bike path and bridge to Commons Park, making access to the park significantly shorter for thousands of residents. The intent of the project, according to Liggins, was to create a more connected community. Future approval of other phases of the project would provide area residents better access to the shops on Southern Blvd., and also include the purchase of property in the Counterpoint Estates area for an eventual bridge. Counterpoint residents would receive a fourmile reduction in their route to Commons Park and an off-street route to Seminole Palms Park. Despite the list of other benefits Liggins presented, such as reducing parking issues in the area, the community showed up in strong opposition to the purchase and plans for a bridge. The first to speak out in opposition was Mike Gershberg, who lives not far from the property. “For the past three years, I’ve been the captain of the neighborhood watch throughout the whole Willows,” Gershberg said. “As See SANDPIPER, page 18

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Roundtable Discussion Focuses On Railroad Crossing Safety After Deadly Corbett Tragedy

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) and State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, Dec. 18 with railroad and transportation officials at Palm Beach County’s Vista Center in the aftermath of an accident at an ungated railroad crossing at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area last month that killed a woman and her two grandchildren. Valery Jo Rintamaki, 58 of West Palm Beach, was traveling on the Beeline Highway to a Cub Scout event in November with her grandchildren, 8-year-old Skyler Prestano and 10-year-old Tristan

Prestano of Wellington, when her SUV was hit by an Amtrak passenger train. Roth, whose district includes the ungated crossing where the accident occurred, thanked Willhite for organizing the meeting. “I believe this is the right way to deal with this problem,” he said. “It’s sad when you realize that traffic lights get put in and overpasses get built because somebody had an accident and died. A lot of times, that’s what causes us to make changes.” The meeting included representatives of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, which operates Tri-Rail, including Executive Director Steve Abrams;

State Rep. MaryLynn Magar (R-District 82); Robert Gatchell, chief safety and security officer with Brightline; Ben Porritt, senior vice president with Brightline and Virgin Trains; Peggy Smith, regional manager of community affairs and safety with CSX Transportation; Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Secretary Gerry O’Reilly; Rickey Fitzgerald, freight and multimodal operations manager for FDOT; FDOT Deputy Legislative Affairs Director John Kotyk; FDOT Traffic Engineering & Operations Director Trey Tillander; Palm Beach County Engineer David Ricks; Palm Beach County Transportation Planning See RAIL SAFETY, page 4

The Lion Country Safari chimpanzees got a special visit from Santa on Thursday, Dec. 19. This is the one time of the year guests are allowed out of their cars to have an up-close look at chimps receiving and enjoying their presents on Chimp Island. Santa, shown above, brought 18 chimps their favorite treats of toys, food, drinks, blankets and jackets. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council Denies Request For B Road Commercial

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Dec. 17 rejected a request for a comprehensive plan amendment that would have allowed the owner of an approximately 15-acre parcel on B Road to operate a feed store. The amendment would have changed the land use and comp plan from low density residential to multiple land use for the purpose of incorporating low intensity commercial uses on the property, located on the east side of B Road about 0.2 miles north of Southern Blvd. Attorney Al Malefatto, representing property owner Seth Brier, said the council had already

approved multiple land use, commercial and institutional land uses on three sides of Brier’s property. “To the immediate south, you have approved commercial, the Aldi, Wawa and office space, and to the immediate east, you’ve also approved development,” Malefatto said, pointing out that also adjacent to the Brier property is the Palm Beach State College campus, and farther south is the Loxahatchee Groves Commons retail plaza. He noted that the town’s Land Planning Agency recommended approval of 30,000 square feet of commercial use on the southwest corner of the Brier property earlier this month. “While we believe this was a

positive development, we’re going to ask you to approve a little bit more tonight, because they approved much less than what we originally asked for, which was 79,000 square feet covering the entire property,” Malefatto said. “Our request is actually going to be for 39,000 square feet, just a little bit more — 9,000 square feet utilizing buildings that are already on Mr. Brier’s property, the existing feed store that was shut down that is 4,400 square feet and an existing home, which he would convert to some additional commercial.” Malefatto asserted that the value of Brier’s property had been devalued as a result of the council’s action, approving commercial and institutional uses around him.

“You can fix that by approving what we’re presenting tonight,” he said. Land planner Josh Nichols, representing the property owner, said they had accepted staff’s recommendation to reduce the floor area ratio (FAR) to 0.067, or 43,000 square feet, which was comparable to surrounding land uses. “The LPA went a step further and said, ‘We want to limit you to the southwest quadrant because that’s where the commercial core is.’ What we’re proposing today is to take that 30,000 square feet of what the LPA was looking at, so we have the 30,000, and then the 9,000 is for the existing feed store, which is 4,400 square feet, plus two dwellings,” Nichols said,

explaining that there is an existing principal dwelling on the south property, as well as an accessory dwelling. He pointed out that the property owner’s request kept commercial uses on the southwest quadrant, as asked for by the LPA. “Basically, the ask would be for 30,000 square feet of new development within that quadrant,” Nichols said. “The other uses there are all to remain, so it can still exist as an equestrian facility. We have the commercial stables and barns, the equestrian riding rings, wholesale and retail nurseries, so that will remain.” He explained that the multiple land use would consist of the See B ROAD, page 7

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Charter School Plan Approved By Royal Palm Beach Council

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council’s final meeting of the year, council members received a new presentation on the Tuttle Royale project, including both master plan and preliminary plat approvals, as well as approvals for a new charter school in the area. The first of several applications regarding Tuttle Royale was for preliminary plat approval regarding a 156-acre parcel that is part of the larger development located along the south side of Southern Blvd., west of State Road 7.

Prior to the vote, the owners of the nearby Caruthers outparcel voiced concerns about retaining access to their property during and after construction. The parcel is in the process of being sold and developed into an assisted living facility. Caruthers representative Chip Carlson explained they have issues with the easement. “The regulations of the village require that access be provided to outparcels,” Carlson said. “We have legitimate concerns with the nature and the quality of that access.” Developer Brian Tuttle followed

up with an explanation that, according to the village staff, including the village attorney, access was already guaranteed in writing. “Voting on this plat tonight, that client [Caruthers] has access. There’s no question,” Mayor Fred Pinto said. “We don’t want disputes down the road, but what is clear to us is that you have access.” The preliminary plat approval moved forward on a 5-0 vote. The master plan for the 156-acre property will include six pods. Two are designated for commercial use, one for single-family residences, one will be deeded to

the village for development into a public park and the final two pods are slated to become multi-family residential units. The plan includes an internal roadway. Village staff and the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval, and the request passed unanimously. Details for the plan to build the charter school were presented to the council as a three-phase process. Phase one will build a 40,000-square-foot, two-story building to house students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The second phase will be the construction of a 37,000-squarefoot high school, to be followed by a nearly 10,000-square-foot gymnasium. Staff recommended approval of the plan with the condition the gym begin construction within 24 months of the school reaching an enrollment of 1,200 students. The capacity for the K-12 charter school will be 1,500 in total. Councilwoman Selena Samios voiced concerns about a sportsthemed school lacking a proper gymnasium. “I understand the phasing, but if

you have to wait for that capacity [1,200 students], you almost have to have the school at capacity. That’s my concern. Why you are not starting it earlier?” Samios asked. Josh Nichols of the planning firm Schmidt Nichols provided details to the plan. “In phase one, where the gym is located, that’s a recreational area. We have two basketball courts and a soccer field. The cafeteria would be available at certain points of the day for other things,” he said. Mark Rodberg, the developer See SCHOOL, page 7

Mom’s Club Of Wellington Celebrates A Successful Toy Drive

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report With too many negative stories in the news, resident Aimee Stern finds it refreshing that so many members of the community helped out with the Mom’s Club of Wellington’s recent toy and food drives. “We collected, wrapped and labeled more than 1,000 gifts for needy children in the area,” Stern said. “I grew up with parents who lived through the Great Depression, so my values are probably very different, having parents growing up during a time when people didn’t have much and helped each other out.” Moving to South Florida in 2004 and to Wellington nine years ago, Stern felt there was a disconnect with people and wanted to create a medium to bring likeminded people together to help the community. “So, I started the

Mom’s Club of Wellington in 2017,” she said. Stern said the club is a place for moms and their families to connect to support the area community and local businesses to help for the greater good. “As far as the philanthropic part, we helped out this year with two food drives and the toy drive,” she said. The group collected food for Thanksgiving and the holidays. “We wanted those in need to have a nice meal,” she explained. “People pull together when there are tragedies, but we wanted to get people together to celebrate things that are good.” While Santa has lists of “naughty” and “nice” kids, Stern keeps two updated lists of those who need help and those who could sponsor a family and provide help. “We had about 50 people at a wrapping party Friday, Dec. 20 who sorted and wrapped and

labeled the gifts for little ones. Parents didn’t have to spend any money on wrapping paper and bows for the gifts that would be coming from Santa. We wanted to keep the magic of the holiday alive,” Stern said. “There were more than 1,000 gifts to distribute. It took two days just to disperse them. I put out the call for the effort in August and started collecting gifts and donations in October. There was definitely a method to the madness.” She added that they used monetary donations to buy gift cards for food and specialized gifts, such as weighted blankets that had to be purchased. “Children with autism or medical issues and special needs use weighted blankets to provide a comfort level,” Stern explained. With her own company — Brag & Swag Bagz, reusable tote bags that is a throw-back to the old

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Lox Council OKs Changes To Groves Town Center Master Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved amendments to the master plan for the 90-acre Groves Town Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17 with modifications that had been requested by the council at an earlier meeting. Matthew Barnes, representing the developer, explained that they had been before the council on Oct. 15 with a rendering for Groves Town Center, located at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road. The council has already approved plans for a Wawa convenience store, Aldi grocery store and a bank in the southwest quadrant of the property. “We received feedback on three items,” Barnes said. “The three items you asked us to look at and come back with were to remove the equestrian trail connection to [an adjacent] property. The second thing was to reconsider the location of what’s called the town commons pod… and the third thing was to show you where the surface drainage would be. I’m happy to report that we’ve done all three things.”

He said the equestrian connection had been removed. “We only did it as a suggestion for greater cross connectivity on the equestrian trails, but if that wasn’t desired, that’s fine,” Barnes said. The town commons pod, which had originally been a large circle in the middle of the proposed development surrounded by a street, had been moved to the east in the October rendering for greater vehicular access, but council members did not like the new configuration because it was not centrally located. “We’ve shifted it a little bit from where it was so that you can see it coming off Southern Blvd. now,” Barnes explained. Proposed surface drainage areas were also shown in a color map revealing several areas designated for that purpose. Barnes noted that he went over the drainage plan with Town Manager Jamie Titcomb and Randy Wertepny, the town’s engineering consultant. “Both were pleased in terms of the drainage area, so we’re on the right path,” he said. “We’re also talking with the South Florida Water Management District about that plan.”

Bradley Miller of Miller Land Planning, representing the developer, said the commercial retail uses for the convenience store, grocery store and bank had been approved before. The master plan also calls for proposed commercial office areas and an assisted living facility that he said came out of a visioning meeting several years ago. “Those uses are in place,” he said. “There’s no change to what we’re proposing. What we’re modifying is just the configuration to get a better configuration of the commercial space, as well as the town commons parcel.” He explained that the town commons area had been moved more to the east from a location in the western portion of the development so that it would be more visible and interactive with the commercial retail space. A 300-foot conservation easement and buffer with an equestrian trail that wraps around the north and west side, and a 100-foot conservation easement and equestrian trail on the east and north of the commercial office space remain unaltered, except for portions of

the wetland and water retention areas that were added to the master plan. “Preliminary wetland delineations have been added to the plan, and those wetlands, once we get into the permitting phase, will be part of a stormwater management plan that connects together, which keeps the wetlands areas more viable once you combine the drainage areas,” Miller said. Although a crossing to the north was removed at the council’s request, an equestrian bridge remains across Collecting Canal at the northeastern corner of the master plan. Vehicular access points on Southern Blvd., B Road and C Road remain unchanged from the original master plan, he added. “We did get a letter from the [Florida Department of Transportation] reconfirming these locations,” Miller said. “The access off of B Road and C Road remain in the same spot for Tangerine Drive.” Miller said that the retail commercial areas for the Aldi, Wawa and bank have already been cleared. “They are trying to work

their way through the permitting process,” he said. The proposed senior living facility remains, although there was discussion for and against it at the October meeting. Discussion centered on the risk of creating a potential voting bloc for the 128-bed facility in a town where elections are often decided by a handful of votes. “That use has been there forever,” Miller said. “We’re not proposing to change it, but we certainly heard some of the other ideas.” The wetland areas are a combination of permanently wet and sometimes dry areas, he said, adding that trees will be planted in compliance with the town code. The commons area will be suitable for green markets, community garage sales or possibly an amphitheater in the future. Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey said she was still concerned that residents north of Collecting Canal would be exposed to lights and other disturbances from the development, especially with a water retention area that had been added to the 300-foot buffer to the

north. Barnes said the retention area will still have the capacity for trees to be planted around the perimeter. Councilwoman Laura Danowski asked what other institutional uses could replace the planned assisted living facility. Miller said churches, schools or daycare centers are all institutional uses, although the developer would have to go back and change the master plan and comprehensive plan in order to make such a change. Mayor Robert Shorr said he was disappointed that the entire southwest parcel had been razed without saving some of the native trees that had been on the property. “I hope, moving forward, you mitigate as many trees as possible in the equestrian area,” Shorr said. Miller said their surveyor had located about 2,300 trees within the conservation easement that would be preserved, explaining that he had not been part of the Wawa, Aldi and bank land clearing process. Councilman Dave DeMarois made a motion to approve the changes, which carried 5-0.

Science Center Grant Will Expand FIRST Robotics Program

The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium was recently awarded a $100,000 grant through the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to help increase STEM education for Palm Beach County students, galvanizing the community around a common goal to expand local FIRST robotics programs. This award is an addition to a recent $50,000 STEM Equity Community Innovation Grant received by the Palm Beach County School District from FIRST, the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Working collaboratively, the Palm Beach County School District, the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium and Green Mouse Academy have already begun to implement an innovative FIRST Lego League program expansion for students from pre-K through grade four, which will provide robotics equipment labs, curriculum, certified training and ongoing job-embedded coaching for teachers and afterschool programs at multiple local elementary schools, allowing 750 more students and 12 elementary schools to discover hands-on, STEM robotics through project-based learning as they research and explore a real-world challenge. This year’s FIRST global ro-

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continued from page 1 Agency Executive Director Nick Uhren; and Robert Reustle and Lou Tomassone of the Federal Railroad Administration. “A lot of this is just to share information,” Willhite said. “I certainly don’t know all the answers, and I’m hopefully getting them from you. You’re the experts in this.” O’Reilly said FDOT Secretary Kevin Thibault announced a major safety campaign to examine all railroad crossings throughout the state on Dec. 5. “For safety measures, it has gone beyond anything we’ve ever done in the State of Florida before, and we’re also launching a statewide education initiative to start as well,” he said. “The actions he spelled out that he expects us

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continued from page 1 and field-side tables with brunch available in the Veuve Clicquot Pavilion. Food vendors are available around the main field, and there is a Kids Fun Zone. In addition to the traditional Sunday polo calendar, IPC has

botics theme challenges students to imagine and create a building that solves a problem and makes life easier, happier or more connected, and then use Lego robotics to design and program their Boomtown Build. “At the Science Center, we want to open every mind to science, and we are grateful to our partner organizations for making this happen, and we are proud to be a host for this incredible program,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) continues to grow in Palm Beach County, engaging more than 3,000 students annually through age-appropriate afterschool learning opportunities and local competition teams. Leadership and support from the local community is a key reason that Palm Beach County was selected to receive this highly competitive grant, joining eight other winning communities from more than 270 applicants nationwide. “With the generous local funding received from the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation and the leadership support of the South Florida Science Center and of the school district’s Department of Teaching & Learning K-12 STEM Team, we expect to see a significant impact on the local community, and we hope to see this project serve

as a model emulated throughout the country,” said Shane Vander Kooi, president of Green Mouse Academy. The project seeks to test several innovations designed to engage more students, teachers and schools. It also seeks to bridge applied learning experiences that occur informally at community locations, like the South Florida Science Center, with formal classroom instruction provided during the school day. “According to the latest 2018 PISA report on international student assessment, the United States ranked 18th out of 77 nations in science literacy and China ranked #1. We can do better,” said David Nicholson, founder of the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation. “We need to encourage more students to pursue STEM careers. FIRST Robotics is fun, project-based learning, which motivates youngsters to learn more about science and consider it as a career. The FIRST Lego League program stimulates excitement, engagement and team-building while teaching students the needed skill sets of tomorrow.” A key aim of this grant is to support communities with underserved and underrepresented students and help them develop new, innovative approaches to tackle the education gap. Over the long-term, this will not only

address the STEM education needs of students but develop a local pipeline of talent and help position the future community workforce for success. “We need kids of all backgrounds, capabilities and social circumstances to contribute to innovation and participate in addressing the world’s toughest challenges,” said Donald E. Bossi, president of FIRST. “We hope that these resources enable underserved and underrepresented students to realize their full potential and have the self-confidence to do anything they set their mind to.” The mission of the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and in addition to its fresh and saltwater aquarium and new Fisher Family Science Trail, the indoor/ outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, the pre-K focused Discovery Center, an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18hole Conservation Course — an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. The newest addition includes a $2.5 million permanent exhibit, “Journey Through the Human Brain” and features the most advanced neuroscience research and technology in the world.

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to deliver, it’s all the people in the FDOT, not just these people here, and it’s throughout the entire state.” O’Reilly said officials plan to create a “dynamic envelope” with extra markings on the ground at every crossing in the state on stateowned land. “We will go to every stateowned roadway and all stateowned land where there is a rail crossing and make sure this countermeasure is installed,” O’Reilly said, explaining that the traditional X-shaped railroad crossing signs do not indicate clearly where the actual rails are. “The idea is that we will put extra markings on the ground, extra signs there to signify where that area is that a car should never stop in. If you’re approaching a railroad crossing, and that marking is on the ground, the message is you don’t go through it until you’re clear to go all the way through it.” O’Reilly said FDOT has done some trials of the concept, and it has been proven successful to

prevent cars from stopping within railroad crossings. The target to complete the project is by March 2022. “This is a visual cue to let people know that they should never stop within that marked area,” he said. “They’re in a danger zone there if they do.” O’Reilly said his department is also launching a major media and digital rail safety campaign. “Right now, we’re working on how to market this to the public and get the information out there, so they know the expectation, if you see this marking on the ground, don’t stop,” he explained. “We’ll also work with all the major law enforcement agencies.” O’Reilly estimated that there are about 4,000 rail crossings in the state that will receive the treatment. “From a money perspective, we’re going to absorb that into the FDOT budget,” he said. “We’re going to find a way to fund it, so that won’t be an issue.”

Abrams said Tri-Rail has worked with law enforcement, focusing on the City of Lake Worth Beach, where there have been several accidents, and the effort has been successful. O’Reilly said his safety staff has been working on trespasser issues, installing extra fences and working on more enforcement. Willhite asked about crossings that go over property that is not state owned, and O’Reilly said FDOT sets the standards that are expected to be followed by all entities. “We would expect them to partner with us and follow our lead and install those,” he said. “I think most counties would be able to do that. If there’s areas that don’t have the resources to do it, I think we would be open to talking to them and see how we can assist them in doing that. The goal is to get this at every crossing.” Roth said he has not been out to the crossing where the recent accident occurred, but he has seen crossings in his district that are un-

marked other than the traditional railroad crossing sign. “You’re talking about markings on the ground,” he said. “We’re talking about an accident that occurred and a stop sign or markings on the ground. What do you think might have helped in that situation?” O’Reilly said the markings would be large white stripes on the ground to indicate where the rails cross the road, along with signs that warn drivers that there are no gates that go down when a train is approaching. Willhite asked about nighttime safety and whether solar-powered signs have been considered. “We’re talking a lot about a crossing in one area where we just had three tragedies, but I think that’s probably around the entire state,” he said. “What can we do to try and make that better in the evening at these kinds of crossings?” O’Reilly said each crossing needs to be evaluated. “We’ll look at every single crossing,” he said. “And then

you’ve got [State Road] 710 because there was a recent issue. Our first order of business is to get the necessary signs out there and added signs, so that’s being done or in the process of being done right now. The next step is to work with the railroad, the Fish & Wildlife folks and look at that crossing. There is a procedure whereby you review a crossing, and we talk about several things. We talk about where that crossing goes, because the absolute safest would be if there is no crossing there, but you’re going to have uses. That’s just not possible.” He added that an alternative might be to include that crossing with an adjacent one so there is one less crossing. “You go through those steps, so then you end up with a step that says, ‘No, the crossing needs to be there.’ In that case, I won’t presuppose the diagnostics review, but I think the likelihood is that the state would then add the gates and lights and everything right there,” O’Reilly said.

added several other events to its schedule. For the first time, IPC will be hosting the U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship in its custom-built sand arena located by Field 2. The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final will be Saturday, March 21. The charitable, all-female tournament will take place on the U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1 as a 22-goal competition to benefit Susan G. Komen Florida. “We are super excited about this very busy season,” IPC Director

of Business Development Juliza Kramer said. “We are excited about new fans and spectators who are coming out to enjoy the season.” Kramer hopes to see all of the Wellington community — equestrians and non-equestrians alike — out at IPC this season. “We are working with the local community and businesses coming out to the property and getting involved with the events and being exposed to the spectators,” she said.

She added that many new local companies have become involved this season. “We are already sold out of tailgate opportunities,” Kramer noted. Other new developments this year include enhanced food and beverage options for all spectators and family-friendly ticket pricing. Lower-level sections in the stadium will now start at just $20. While the polo season opens this weekend, other equestrian sports will be in action before long

as well. The Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage festival open on Wednesday, Jan. 8. An exciting year is expected at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center as well. “With 2020 being an Olympic year, we are getting all the top riders from all over the world to come here to warm up and qualify,” said Michael Stone, president of Equestrian Sport Productions. “We are expecting a big season, and the numbers are already up.

Competitors are coming earlier and showing more often. He continued that new footing in the international arena has been well-received. “It is great for horses and provides the best footing,” Stone said. The International Polo Club Palm Beach is located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington. To learn more about the 2020 season, or to purchase tickets for Sunday polo options, visit www. internationalpoloclub.com.

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Plenty Of Kid-Friendly Events At Komen Race For The Cure Jan. 25

Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure, South Florida is more than just a 5K, it is fun for the whole family. As the Jan. 25 event grows, so does the Kids Zone. Painting hedgehogs, interactive fishing activities and bounce houses galore are just a few of the fun things in store for kids of all ages during the 29th annual event taking place from 7 to 11 a.m. along the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront. Kate Watt, Susan G. Komen Florida’s executive director, loves the focus on family fun and encourages families to come out to enjoy the festivities and support the cause. “With timely access to care for every woman or man affected by this disease, we can reduce breast cancer deaths by as much as one-third,” she said. “This is such a great way for families to find a cause they care about and to do good together while having fun.” The Kids Zone is sponsored by Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, and has animal exhibits and ac-

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continued from page 1 commercial he had just described, conservation along the top of the property line, which includes an equestrian trail, and 10 acres of rural residential, which already exists. The commercial use would have been limited to the remaining 4.46acre southwest quadrant. “That’s where we’re showing that 39,000 square feet,” Nichols said.

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continued from page 3 behind the chain of Maverick charter schools in Florida, addressed the council’s concerns and explained the request for flexibility during building phases. “It’s our desire to build out the whole campus upon demand. The 1,200 is just to be prudent if the FTE [full-time enrollment] drops, and if conditions with funding for public school changes. We would commit that it would commence within 12 months of reaching the 1,200 threshold. At most of the models, that all works. I

Clerk’s RPB Office To Open On Fridays

The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office at the Midwestern Communities Service Center in Royal Palm Beach will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., effective January 3. The Royal Palm Beach office provides many of the services offered at the Clerk & Comptroller’s four courthouse locations, including traffic ticket payments; payments in county criminal cases, including marine infractions, animal infractions and other misdemeanor cases; payments in criminal court cases; marriage license applications; document recording; Value Adjustment Board petitions; and sale of self-service packets for divorce, eviction, small claims and other legal forms. Legislative budget cuts forced the Royal Palm Beach office to close in 2009. In 2012, Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock was able to get sufficient funding to

tivities from the Palm Beach Zoo, Busch Wildlife and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, which will host an interactive fishing activity. The South Florida Science Center will provide science-themed fun, including a plasma ball demonstration. Palm Beach Moms will have a slime center, Luv 2 Play an interactive booth, BAM Festival will have pink flamingo crafts and there will be a fun run obstacle course, a toddler animal combo, giant yard pong and enormous horseshoes, as well as oversized Connect Four and Legos. Want to pink out for the theme? Kids can step up their game and get their faces painted while meeting the beautiful Princesses Against Cancer and enjoying special character meet-and-greets provided by All Kids ENT. At 10:15 a.m., Komen will unveil the recipients of the kids art T-shirt contest, who were selected from area schools and will have their designs on the back of the kids’ race shirts. In addition to the Kids Zone

fun, children ages 5 and under are invited to participate in the Tots Run for the Cure at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Flagler and Evernia Streets. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to participate in the Kids Run for the Cure taking place at 10:45 a.m. in the same location. Known as South Florida’s “first responders to breast cancer,” Watt said Komen Florida’s 360-degree approach to fighting the disease across all fronts focuses on improving access to care, especially for low-income and uninsured women, women of color and other vulnerable populations, while providing comfort, assurance and compassionate support. Funds raised during the event will support Susan G. Komen’s goal to reduce the nation’s 40,000 breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the race will remain local to provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. The rest will support the Susan G. Komen

Research and Training Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research awards and educational/scientific programs. With the goal to raise $1 million in 2020, the race is symbolic of Komen Florida’s commitment to ensuring that no woman — or man — ever walks alone on the breast cancer journey. The familyfriendly event is a fun opportunity for runners, walkers, corporate, community and school teams and individuals. This year’s event will be chaired by WPTV’s Tim Allan “T.A.” Walker, with WPTV’s Toni May serving as co-chair. National sponsor of the 2020 Komen South Florida Race for the Cure is Bank of America, with South Florida Ford serving as local presenting sponsor. Premiere sponsors include 97.9 WRMF, X102.3, New Country 103.1, Sunny 107.9, Party 96.3, Fox Sports 640 AM, 850 WFTL and WPTV. Platinum sponsors include the

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start at $35 for adults and survivors, $10 for youth (under 18) and $45 for virtual participation. Fees will increase an additional $5 the day of race. To learn more, call (561) 514-3020, ext. 20, e-mail race@komenflorida.org or visit www.komenflorida.org/race.

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked about permits granted by Palm Beach County to operate the feed store, and Malefatto said the town’s special magistrate had shut down the feed store due to having no access to Southern Blvd., which is in violation of the comp plan. “The store is not open because of code enforcement,” Malefatto said. “We believe, and made an argument legally, that we could operate. The code enforcement magistrate did not agree to that, so the store is closed. If this is approved, we will be able to re-open the store.”

Maniglia, who is a Realtor, said that horse farms are highly sought after, and that stables are collecting high rental rates, so she did not believe that the property had been devalued. “There is no reason that this cannot be an equestrian facility, and I want to remind you that it is not on Southern Blvd.,” she said. Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey said the only reason Brier was able to apply for the use before the council was due to a special policy that had been approved by a council whose majority is no longer sitting. “I’m, frankly, not inclined to go

along with something like this,” El-Ramey said, pointing out that the requested use was about three times the size of the Red Barn feed store on Okeechobee Blvd. “He’s asking for forgiveness, not permission until now.” Councilman Dave DeMarois said he favored approval of the request, explaining that previous councils had made changes to the comprehensive and land use plans. “I always thought that we were going to have commercial all the way to Collecting Canal down Southern Blvd. within our town boundaries,” DeMarois said. “Ap-

parently, past councils had made changes. Now we’re addressing some of those changes, and we’ll have more in the future.” Councilwoman Laura Danowski asked Brier what he had in mind when he purchased the property in 2004 before the town incorporated, and Brier said he had wanted equestrian stables and to run a business. “I went down to Palm Beach County, and they had occupational licenses back then, and I applied for an occupational license and zoning approval prior to Loxahatchee Groves being incorporated

and becoming a town,” Brier said. “I came here to run a little business and have fun with horses, and I thought we were an equestrian community.” DeMarois made a motion to approve the application, but it failed for lack of a second. Mayor Robert Shorr said he was surprised that the applicant had come to the council asking for more than the LPA had approved. Shorr passed the gavel and made a motion to deny the request, which was seconded by Maniglia. The motion carried 4-1 with DeMarois dissenting.

agree there is nothing that drives enrollment like a beautiful, new gymnasium,” Rodberg said. Councilwoman Jan Rodusky requested clarification on the theme of the school, having heard it is a “sports school,” a SLAM (sports leadership and management) school, as well as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) school. Kendall Artusi stepped up to provide insight. “The K-to-8 program is a Somerset Academy program, and it is a STEM or STEAM-based program, so the emphasis is on science and engineering, and we have a robotics component,” Artusi said. “The high school

program would then go into the sports leadership management, a SLAM school. This is currently what we have at Somerset Lakes in West Palm Beach off of Summit Blvd. That’s a similar model. We have done the same situation there, and we used the multipurpose cafeteria.” The concept behind the phasing is to allow student enrollment to stabilize prior to taking on the cost of building the gym. Artusi explained that this strategy has worked across the country at other charter schools with great success. Keith Davis spoke on behalf of the project. “Early in her career, Kendall taught my children in a charter

school. They are both success stories,” Davis said. “I can do nothing but vouch for Kendall, and I think any project she’s involved with, based on my experience, would be successful.” There were also several comment cards from the public in support of the school. The council approved the application 5-0. In other business: • La Mancha resident Roger Moraitis addressed the council with concerns about speeding in the area. “I’ve been here two years, and I can tell you the amount of speeding coming down my street going from where Okeechobee is to the roundabout is significant,” he said. “You have folks running the stop

sign, definitely over 35 mph. I see kids riding their bikes, and I say a prayer for them, because if one of those folks blows that stop sign and there is a kid crossing the street, I cannot imagine what’s going to happen.” Pinto noted that speeding in the area is not a new issue. “We have the spurts of people not behaving traffic-wise,” Pinto said. “We rachet up traffic enforcement, and there is a momentary correction, and then is comes back again. There is a remedy in place that the community can come together and petition us for an analysis, and if the analysis is correct and we need to do something, we’ll make a design and present it to the community to vote on. You

have to get a 50 percent plus one in favor.” He recommended Moraitis contact the village manager for details. • The council granted the village manager authority to enter into an agreement with REG Architects to provide design services for a new Village Hall building. The cost for design services should not exceed $448,139. • The council approved variance requests for an existing shed and approved two other variance requests for existing pergolas. • A resolution to amend the construction timeline for a recreation site in Lennar’s Bella Sera singlefamily development off Crestwood Blvd. was also approved.

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reopen the location two days a week, and in subsequent years expanded the office’s hours to four days a week. To learn more about Bock’s office, visit www. mypalmbeachclerk.com.

Wellington Tennis Center Fun Day Jan. 11

The community is invited to attend a free Tennis Fun Day at the Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road) on Saturday, Jan. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a free afternoon of games, drills and fun while experiencing Wellington’s new Net Generation Youth Tennis Program. The program is designed for youth tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Children will be grouped by age in the following divisions: ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. Participants should dress in appropriate athletic attire, wear tennis shoes, and bring adequate hydration (Gatorade will be provided) and sunscreen. Players are asked to bring their own tennis

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racquet, if possible, as provided equipment is limited. As an added treat, Chick-fil-A will be on-site providing free snacks. The Wellington Tennis Center is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. For more information on court fees, lesson rates, passes and programs, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/tennis or call (561) 791-4775.

Peaceful Waters To Close For Improvements

Wellington’s Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, located at 11676 Pierson Road, will close to the public starting Monday, Jan. 6 for repairs. Construction crews will be replacing the park’s boardwalk. The park is anticipated to re-open in September 2020. Located inside of the Village Park Athletic Complex, Peaceful Waters Sanctuary is a 30-acre wetlands park with 1,500 feet of elevated nature boardwalks and one mile of walking trails. The

park features an assortment of displays that represent the variety of animals and plant species native to South Florida and provides an excellent opportunity for bird watching and nature photography. For information about other natural areas in Wellington, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

Wellington Financial Report Wins Award

The Government Finance Officers Association recently announced that the Village of Wellington has received GFOA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) award. This award represents a significant achievement by Wellington. In order to be eligible for this award, Wellington submitted its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) to GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program and received the CAFR award for the current fiscal year.

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Audubon Eagle Program Jan. 7

Join Audubon Everglades on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. when Florida Audubon EagleWatch Project Manager Shawnlei Breeding will be the featured speaker at the group’s monthly lecture program at Origin Church (6073 Summit Blvd., Haverhill). Breeding spent many years as an administrator before pursuing her dream of working with animals. She came to Audubon from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she was a bird keeper at

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World Championship Equestrian Triathlon To Benefit Boys & Girls Club Returns Feb. 10

Brandon Phillips, Andrea Sucre and Terrie Mooney visit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington.

Polo For Life Group Visits Joe DiMaggio With Gifts

Professional polo player Brandon Phillips, Andrea Sucre and Terrie Mooney from Polo for Life surprised the young patients at Wellington’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17 with gifts made possible by a generous donation from Don Chepo’s Taco Shop in Wellington. Throughout the end of the year, the Polo for Life team will contin-

ue with its special deliveries. The nonprofit is dedicated to raising funds to support research and treatments for pediatric cancers. On Monday, Jan. 20, Polo for Life presents its sixth annual Polo for a Purpose at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. To learn more about Polo for Life, and how to participate in Polo for a Purpose, visit www.poloforlife.org or e-mail terrie@poloforlife.org.

Na’Amat USA Delegates Return From Convention In Israel

It was an exciting and educational trip for Southeast Area Na’Amat USA delegates to the national convention in Israel, Nov. 4 through Nov. 11, when 10 delegates from the Palm Beach Council traveled together to see facilities sponsored by the organization. Some of the highlights of the trip were the visit to the Glickman Center, a Na’Amat shelter for battered women and their children; touring the Negev and seeing facilities in Sderot; the Kanot agricultural high school; visiting HaShalom daycare

center; Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel (Western Wall); a visit to the Knesset and Supreme Court; and meeting with dignitaries. Na’Amat USA transmitted $933,050 to Israel in the last fiscal year. Much of the money is specified for particular programs, such as daycare center funds, domestic violence campaigns, prevention programs for women and teens, professional scholarships, youth villages, technical villages and technological high schools including Tech4Teens, as well as women’s health and empowerment.

Delegates from the Palm Beach Council and the southeast area included (L-R) Deb Kohn, Raena Zucker, Rhoda Birnbaum, Joyce Schildkraut, Doris Katz, Frances Roth, Jayne Rosenbloom and Gloria Stein. Not shown: Rita Sherman.

The World Championship Equestrian Triathlon is a family-friendly competition with a major twist. Elite polo, show jumping and dressage athletes come together from around the world to compete in Wellington, but they do not compete in the sport of their expertise. The third annual event will be held on Monday, Feb 10 at 5 p.m. at Deeridge Farms. Some of the world’s most recognizable names in equestrian sports will participate, including Heather Caristo-Williams, Olexa Celine, Josh Cohen, Capt. Brian Cournane, Megan Davis, Nacho Figueras, Annabelle Garrett, Juan Matute Guimon, Edlesse Jordan Gunde, Lindsey Kellock, Chris Von Martels, Paula Matute, Brian Moggre, Martin Pepa, Brandon Phillips, Facundo Pieres, Gonzalito Pieres, P.J. Rizvi, Nic Roldan, Catie Staszak, McLain Ward and Lerin Zubiaurre. Olympic dressage hopeful Juan Matute Guimon will compete for the third time and will be defending the championship that he won with his teammates last year. “It’s one of the highlights of the season for all of us,” he said. “We meet many families whose children enjoy a safe place to go after school.

It’s a great feeling that as we are competing, we are also helping the future progress and connecting new individuals.” Serving as co-chairs are Neil S. Hirsch and Kathleen Gannon-Ledsome. The Jacobs family is serving as honorary chairs. “The children are the future of our community, and that is why the work of the Boys & Girls Club is so important,” Gannon-Ledsome said. “This event brings together all three disciplines — show jumping, dressage and polo — in the most exhilarating way. We are honored to have world-class athletes competing, including Olympic gold medalist Mclain Ward, Kristen Kellog and Nacho Figueras. We have raised over a quarter of a million dollars to date benefiting the more than 300 children who attend the club daily. As an equestrian community, this is just the beginning of what we can do.” The showgrounds at Deeridge Farms feature a masterfully designed ring that offers an amazing backdrop to highlight the natural beauty and raw power of elite equestrian competition and award-winning entertainment. Sponsors include Black Watch

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Girl Scouts To Honor Five Outstanding Women, Including Michelle McGovern Of Wellington

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will honor five women who live and/or work in Palm Beach County at the seventh annual Emerald Awards on April 18. These women have exemplified strong leadership qualities in their respective fields and serve as significant role models for young women in our community. The four women who will be honored for embodying the characteristics of today’s GIRL (go-getter, innovator, risk taker and leader) are: Michelle Oyola McGovern, director of government and community relations at Baptist Health South Florida (Go-Getter Award); Chef Lindsay Autry, chef and partner of the Regional Kitchen & Public House (Innovator Award); Sarah A. Alsofrom, director of community relations at GL Homes (Risk Taker Award); and Lt. Patricia R. Brown of the

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (Leader Award). In addition, the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will honor Meredith Trim, an advocate for education and charitable activism here in Palm Beach County, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy. Trim is the president of Ventus Charitable Foundation and a board member with the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County who created Red Apple Supplies, the free resource store for public school teachers in Palm Beach County. She embodies the spirit of giving in all aspects of her personal and professional life and strives to leave a legacy of philanthropy for future generations. The Emerald Awards honorary event chairs include Geri Emmett, Suzi Goldsmith, Donna Mulholland, Lois Pope and Pamela M.

Rauch. The event committee chair is Virginia Spencer, and joining her on the host committee are Sally Byrd, Susan D. del Portal, Carol Dubinsky, Sarah Emmett, Terry Gearing, Lynn Kirker, Anne LoGiudice, Amber O’Sullivan, Jennifer Rocha-Donley, MaryAnn Stetson, Ofelia Utset, Michele Vogel and Marsha Wolf. The award recipients will be honored at the Emerald Awards celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach. Tickets are $295. For reservations and information, contact Danielle Crouch at dcrouch@gssef.org or (561) 815-1808. The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is committed to meeting the needs of today’s girls by providing the Girl Scout leadership experience that will help her develop skills and create a strong foun-

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Two Local Elementary Schools Collect Pajamas For Casey Cares Foundation

Thanks to the generosity of students, families and staff members of Acreage Pines Elementary School and Cypress Trails Elementary School, critically ill children will feel a little more stylish this holiday season. Inspired by the memory of a Casey Cares Foundation child, the December pajama collection drives at both schools were part of the Kami’s Jammies program and resulted in more than 250 pairs of new pajamas for local pediatric patients. Kamryn (Kami) was a frequent overnight hospital patient who bravely battled leukemia. She felt special when she wore a new pair of pajamas in place of hospital gowns. Her flair for fashion continues to pass along joy and normalcy to other critically ill children as her legacy through Casey Cares. Bruce Saulter, principal of Cypress Trails in Royal Palm Beach, collected 186 pairs of pajamas at his school, while Jennifer Ohm, school counselor at Acreage Pines in The Acreage, collected 77 pairs. More pajamas will be coming when the South Florida Science

Jennifer Ohm, school counselor at Acreage Pines Elementary School, with Casey Cares volunteer Kristina Bostwick and the collected pajamas. Center & Aquarium, in partnership with the Casey Cares Foundation, becomes the hottest destination in town on Tuesday, Dec. 31 during the Noon Year’s Eve celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas and bring along a new pair to donate. The Noon Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020 event will feature live science demonstrations, music,

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Bruce Saulter, principal of Cypress Trails Elementary School, with students and the pajamas they collected for children in the Casey Cares program. dancing, face painting, do-it- an inspiring, fun “Evening with yourself party poppers, and a Casey Cares.” It will feature live special toast at the stroke of noon music, a cocktail hour and silent with dry-ice apple cider and bub- auction, a seated dinner and a ble explosions for all. Donated short program. Tickets are $150 pajamas should be new with tags per person and available at www. intact and sized for kids aged 18 caseycares.org/events/west-palmmonths to 18 years old. evening-casey-cares. Supporters are also invited To learn more about the orgato join Casey Cares at Breakers nization, contact Jennifer McCorWest Country Club on Leap vey at (954) 821-0191 or jenniDay at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 29 for fer@caseycaresfoundation.org.

On Friday, Dec. 13, Golden Grove Elementary School held its annual Career Day. Various professionals held demonstrations and presented information to the students regarding their specific career. Career Day even included vehicles in the parking lot, including a Publix semi, a U.S. Army helicopter, bomb squad robots and much more.

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PANTHER RUN STUDENTS HELP THE COMMUNITY

Panther Run Elementary School student council members made a great effort to help many children during the holiday season. The students promoted, collected and organized a food drive to support the WPTV Bill Brooks Food for Families. They also supported the school’s PTA with Thanksgiving baskets and a toy drive for sister schools, Pioneer Park Elementary and Highland Elementary.

On Thursday, Dec. 5, students from the AICE Travel & Tourism program at Seminole Ridge High School did a tour of Independence of the Sea, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Business partner iCruise. com helped set up an amazing day for the students. Students were able to speak to the environmental manager, the food and beverage manager, the general manager and cruise director about the many careers and opportunities available in the cruise industry. They also learned about all the moving parts needed to make a cruise successful. Students got to tour the galley, the theater and the dining room. They were able to see how food is stored, luggage is loaded and the security process. It was an amazing opportunity and educational experience. The class thanks Anthony Meloro of Royal Caribbean and Cindi Walker of iCruise for this opportunity.

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Rabbi Matan Peled and Wellington Village Council members with the menorah lit for the first night of Hanukkah.

Rabbi Matan Peled from Temple B’nai Jacob leads a ceremony welcoming the first night of Hanukkah.

Temple B’nai Jacob members at the celebration.

Wellington Village Council members attended with several of their children, shown here with the dancing dreidel.

Noam, Shai, Cantor Jenn Peled of Temple Beth Torah and Rabbi Matan Peled of Temple B’nai Jacob.

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LION COUNTRY SAFARI’S CHIMPANZEES ENJOY SPECIAL GIFTS FROM SANTA

The Lion Country Safari chimpanzees got a special visit from Santa on Thursday, Dec. 19. This is the one time of the year guests are allowed out of their cars to have an up-close look at chimps receiving and enjoying their presents on Chimp Island. Santa brought 18 chimps their favorite treats of toys, food, drinks, blankets and jackets. All Lion Country Safari animals received special enrichments during the holiday week. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Volunteers set out gift bags with food and drink treats.

Jennifer Berthiaume and Dr. Tina Cloutier Barbour.

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The Cypress Trails Singing Lions chorus was there to perform.

Lion Country Safari staff members Nathalie Carrasquilla, Marissa Carreras, Pat Montecino, Sara Ziegenfuss, Haley Passeser, Santa, Jennifer Berthiaume, Kristyn Kelley, Brett Peterson, Brian Young and Rhonda Beitmen.

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I Love All Holidays, But Perhaps I Shouldn’t Celebrate Kwanzaa

While most of us are taking a breather this week — the week after the holidays end and before the holiday invoices arrive — some are currently immersed in the seven-day celebration that is Kwanzaa. Established in 1966 by a teacher of black studies, the goal is to link African traditions with American customs. There’s a candleholder (called a kinara) which is similar to a menorah but with a single black candle, three red and three green candles. The candles represent seven core principles (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith). There is also a feast and the exchange of educational, handmade gifts.

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The Sonic BOOMER My family is not of African descent, and the way I know this is that we would really screw up Kwanzaa. In the first place, lopping a couple of candles off a menorah does not make it a kinara. But my family would do this based on the fact that we might be able to buy a

menorah cheap at a post-Hanukkah price. Same goes for the candles themselves. We would also cheat on the “handmade gifts” part because, again, 90 percent off. I’ve read that small gifts like bookmarks or socks are exchanged. But, core principles of unity and responsibility aside, we would still be trying to one-up each other. We’d buy sale-price socks at Old Navy and add wayward tails of yarn to make them look handmade. We’d storm Barnes & Noble, loading up on more discounted bookmarks than we’d ever need. We might even dress in traditional African garb for the feast, but it is not a good look for us. Swathed in colorful fabric, I generally look like I’ve come out of the

shower — and not in a damp, dewy, adorable way but in a stumbling, disoriented, fell-into-the-towel-bar kind of way. If you’ve been to the islands, you’ve probably seen white girls with cornrows in their hair. I’ve even tried it myself. Precious few of us can pull off this look. In my case, the guy I was dating at the time was visibly shaken to see the results and asked me to please never do that again. I’m pale... my face has no sculpture to it... I look ridiculous. I suppose I could get behind the feast thing. I eat like my life depends on it anyway. Jerk chicken and rice — I suppose I could drive down to Pollo Tropical and get a TropiChop. But a lot of Kwanzaans fast.

I don’t know. Sounds difficult, like you’d have to make a commitment or something. Not my strong suit. I would enjoy the music. In my opinion, African drum music rocks the house. I bought a three-CD set at Disney World several years ago and keep it under the seat of my car. When I’ve had a bad day, I crank it up and feel better right away. I don’t roll down the windows — it’s my little secret. But crafty socks, commercialized drum music and a chicken dinner to go do not a Kwanzaa make. If you celebrate it, enjoy. As for me, I will shop for my New Year’s outfit and then settle down to pay my bills. It’s all downhill from here.

New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Is Fun, But Not A Groundbreaking Film

If you see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker you will probably like it, but not love it. There are arguments about whether the last mainline movie The Last Jedi ruined or saved the series, but frankly, I don’t even remember all that much about it and care even less. This is a long movie (144 minutes), but things move quickly, even if the plot is a bit hackneyed. The movie starts with Rey (Daisy Ridley) continuing her training under the supervision of General Leia (Carrie Fisher). Yes, Fisher has been dead for a bit, but these are modern times with modern technology. Meanwhile, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), Finn (John Boyega) and Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) learn to their horror that evil Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) who was believed killed earlier has managed to use his Dark Side power to survive and has been the bad

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler guy behind all of the problems going on throughout the whole final trilogy. That leads to adventures all the way around the galaxy. Rey joins them in trying to find Palpatine and they wind up being chased through a desert world, assisted by old friend Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams). Through a variety of worlds, they meet a whole group of strange characters. All the way through, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) is finding ways

to communicate with Rey. Eventually, of course, there is the “big battle” where it’s the good guys against the bad guys with lots of explosions, while Rey finally learns her true ancestry and works to fulfill her destiny. Lots of action is mixed in with quiet moments in which, usually Rey but occasionally others, stares into the camera and tries to figure out just what is going on. Along the way, Finn seems to pick up on some of that as well, although, frankly, it comes across as a plot device. Much of the plot seems to also be what is usually called “fan service,” meaning that things are done to please the audience more than to move the plot. Quite a few characters are brought in who have relatively nothing to do with the real plot because it is nice to see them again. That is the main problem with the plot.

Most of the characters, including Finn and Poe, are present essentially there because they are supposed to be there. Aside from one quick speech by Poe to encourage the troops before the battle, he is mostly Rey’s pilot. Chewbacca does some shooting but contributes little else. Finn clearly is trying to tell Rey about his feelings for her, but he has more chemistry with another character, Jannah (Naomi Ackie) who has a similar background and clearly likes him. Even worse, director J.J. Abrams changes Rey’s story about her identity. After two films of her creating her own identity, he pulls her right back into the whole destiny thing. Ridley and Driver are both good, particularly Driver, who is the most conflicted character. It is their story that dominates the film. Keri Russell has a tiny part in which, for one second, we see her eyes,

and for the rest she is completely covered up. Therefore, essentially wasted. The real issue is that we don’t care as much about the current crop of lead players as we did for the original cast. The real magic comes on when Fisher and Williams are on the screen, reminding us of the greatness of the original films. And there is a brief cameo by the spirit of Han Solo (Harrison Ford) that really makes it clear that this is a pale copy of the films that won our hearts two generations ago. The effects are really good but, in the long run, often disappointing. The final battle is actually less exciting, partially because the main confrontation between Rey and Palpatine is going on simultaneously and the film flashes back and forth. Should you see it? Yes. But we should remember that the really great Star Wars saga ended when Luke lost his hand.

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Wycliffe Golf & Country Club Completes $18.2 Million Clubhouse Renovation

The Wycliffe Golf & Country Club recently unveiled its $18.2 million renovation project to its membership just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The club served more than 1,000 meals that day and showcased the new contemporary spaces like “The Cliffe” (bar and lobby lounge) and “Flavours” (formal restaurant), receiving rave reviews from both members and their guests. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget with engagement from the membership along the way. Not only was the club’s food and beverage programming improved, but with a phased approach, a refreshed spa and fitness center, ballroom, driving range and short game area, as well as an outdoor event pavilion, were all revealed earlier in the year. “We embarked on this construction journey in May 2018 with a rolling renovation style project,” explained Rob Martin, general manager and COO of Wycliffe. “The phasing and construction schedule was extremely complex, but well-executed by our operational team to deliver high-quality member service. In a time where most clubs would have limited services and cut back, we experienced a five percent growth in utilization, which is not the norm while completing a project this size. We can really attribute this to

the logistical planning and execution that limited the inconvenience factor for our members during the heavy construction periods.” The improvements were welltimed to take advantage of market conditions. “This improvement plan was a win-win for everyone. With financing at historical lows, we were able to provide a financing plan for our members that will have little to no impact on current payments,” said Doug Lipman, past president and current treasurer of the board of directors. Because of the health of the project and a prudent approach to project management expenses, there was a great deal of added value included in the finished product. “The value add to this project was tremendous,” Martin said. “We added a new roof to the almost 100,000-square-foot building, major HVAC upgrades and the beautiful water feature in the lobby — all of which were not in the original plan.” But that’s not all that was completed throughout the construction journey. While under construction for those 18 months, Wycliffe successfully merged with its homeowners’ association, resulting in $1 million in efficiencies annually, as well as a streamlined and simplified governance structure. They were also able to complete a thorough branding study to dif-

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continued from page 1 a boat owner, I know the canal system very well. There’s no room to park a boat.” He said that the traffic created by the proposal would be detrimental to the neighborhood. Randy Shank lives directly across from the property and voiced his worries, specifically about the bridge and also Bobbie Jo Lauder Park, a small recreation area along Sandpiper Avenue and Grouse Lane. “I moved out here from West

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NEWS Palm Beach to be in a safe neighborhood,” Shank said. “I don’t think Bobbie Jo Lauder Park is well lit. I don’t think there is a lot of security. I think the bridge is going to bring unwanted traffic. I’ve called the cops several times, and I’ve had my life threatened.” Liggins noted future plans to light the pathway along the FPL easement. He stressed that this request was only about buying the land, not building the bridge. Randall Ives, the neighborhood watch captain for Counterpoint Estates, did not believe that the plan would help his neighborhood. “My concerns are about the FPL easement. I don’t see any access to that being favorable,” Ives said. “Putting a bridge to that easement

does not help the Counterpoint residents whatsoever.” Pinto and Liggins responded that there would be many opportunities for the public to provide their input throughout each step of the project. “This shows a commitment of the village to improving transit, especially off-road pedestrian transit,” Liggins said. “We have to focus on the benefits of expanding our non-motorized system. This is the biggest reason for supporting this project.” Gisele Bracciale was unconvinced. “My husband and I bought our house in the Willows two years ago, and during our search, the option to purchase in Counterpoint came up on more than one occa-

sion. We did our due diligence,” Bracciale said. “You can imagine my frustration that the neighborhood I selected and invested in has now made plans to connect to the neighborhood I explicitly chose not to live in.” The bridge aside, another major concern of residents was the price tag, which was well above the appraised value. “My focus is on the financial side. I’m a commercial loan officer. There is no way they could sell the property in its current state. There is no way they could get a loan,” Beau Marburger said. “You are rewarding bad behavior. You’re overpaying for it. It is poor financial stewardship.” Liggins explained that it was better to purchase the proper-

ty from a willing seller than to condemn the property, and that the owner was in the process of making needed improvements. He also argued it would be a win for both the village and its residents. It was the top choice property for the project. Another voiced concern was what would happen if the land was purchased, but the remainder of the project, including the bridge, did not receive approval. After Liggins responded they would create boat parking, Gershberg returned to the podium. “Wouldn’t it be a brilliant idea if we voted on the idea before we purchased the property?” he asked. “I was the president of the Royal Palm Bassmasters here for 12 years. This is not going to be a ma-

rina. There is not enough room for two boats to go down the canal.” Jessica O’Keefe stood as the lone supporter from the community. She noted the opposition to the previous purchase of 109 Heron Parkway to create an entrance to Commons Park. “I love that my children have a safe pathway to get there. Now, it’s beautiful,” she said. A motion to deny the request came from Councilman Richard Valuntas, with a second from Councilwoman Selena Samios. The council voted unanimously 5-0 to deny the request, followed by applause. “Too many concerns have been raised,” Pinto said. “We do listen to feedback and input from our citizens.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Dec. 28 • Miami City Ballet will present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 29. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Forbidden Broadway through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The 120th National Audubon Christmas Bird Count will take place in Palm Beach County on Saturday, Dec. 28. Birders of all ages and experience are invited to participate in this fun community science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of native bird populations during the winter months. To sign up for the count, e-mail info@auduboneverglades.org. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m. Call Amy Saperstein at (561) 2895551 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free nature walk on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. • Theatre Arts Productions will stage TAP Shorts, an evening of short plays written, performed and directed by up-and-coming artists, on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Standing Ovation Performing Arts (7423 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth). Tickets can be purchased by calling (561) 340-9623 or sending an e-mail to tapstars.info@gmail.com. • MusicWorks and Old School Square will present Classic Albums Live: The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m., featuring 16 musicians performing every detail of this album. For more information, visit www. musicworksconcerts.com.

Sunday, Dec. 29 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area (150 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo) on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info. • The 2020 high-goal polo season will begin on Sunday, Dec. 29 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) with the Herbie Pennell Cup Final and culminate on Sunday, April 19, 2020 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final. Call (561) 282-5334 to purchase green seats or tailgates. Call (561) 8383409 to purchase brunch tickets. Visit www. internationalpoloclub.com for more info. Tuesday, Dec. 31 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host New Year’s Family Time for all ages on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy songs and stories to mark the upcoming New Year and then make a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach), in partnership with the Casey Cares Foundation, will host Noon Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020 on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas while they bring along a new pair of PJs to donate to Casey Cares. The event will feature live science demonstrations, music, dancing, face painting, do-it-yourself party poppers and more. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. • The Delray Beach Playhouse will host Jill & Rich Switzer in Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling (561) 272-1281, ext. 5 or online at www.delraybeachplayhouse.com. • Unity of the Palm Beaches will hold its annual Burning Bowl Ceremony on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Temple Israel Sanctuary (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). Parking and entrance are behind the building on Pine Street. During the service, participants write down fears, emotions and limiting perceptions

on pieces of paper that are tossed into the burning bowl, symbolizing their release. For more info., visit www.unitypalmbeach.com or call (561) 833-6483. • The Wellington Historical Society will host a New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be a party filled with dancing and cocktails before ringing in the new year at midnight. Call Event Chair Karen Cavanagh at (561) 798-9254 or visit www. wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more info. • CAFCI will present its 30th annual New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Dinner will be at 9 p.m. with a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $60. RSVP to Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, Junette Powell at (561) 346-2353, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or CAFCI at (561) 790-4002. Visit www.cafcipbc.org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Wednesday, Jan. 1 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Cypress Creek Natural Area (10035 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 7:45 a.m. Call Bea Rogers at (561) 644-0777 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present a Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert by the Strauss Symphony of America on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Thursday, Jan. 2 • The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Hooked on Crochet for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on your current project and share ideas. Some materials will be

provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Friday, Jan 3 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Jan. 3 through Sunday, Jan. 5. For more info., visit www. wpbaf.com. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Feel Good Friday Dance for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Work of Art on Fridays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring your art supplies, meet new people and create memories and art together. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sewing 101 for ages 16 and up on Friday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and turn your wishes into stitches. Basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Saturday, Jan. 4 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Jan. 4. at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 5964423. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature Archery for Beginners on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m., and Saturdays, Jan 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. Sunday, Jan. 5 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mermaid Grotto Miniature Garden for ages 14 and up on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Create an enchanting under-the-sea miniature garden fit for a mermaid. Materials provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Midori on Violin and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on Piano on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 5 with the Iglehart Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. Monday, Jan. 6 • The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Jan. 6 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The program at 1 p.m. will discuss personal experiences with local hospitals and rehabilitation centers. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold a Chess Club Meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. 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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Local Footballers Shine At Palm Beach County All-Star Game

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Dec. 14, the National Team defeated the American Team 33-5 in the annual Palm Beach County All-Star Football Game held at Jupiter High School, where senior football players could showcase their talent prior to signing day and boost their stock for recruiting. The game was sponsored by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey and Fronrath. The game has gained increased interest, due in large part to Santaluces High School football coach Brian T. Coe, who also is founder of Rising Stars Athletics, which promotes student athletes. Coe has been instrumental in the event’s success as one of the lead coordinators. “I think it has gotten a little better each year with reference to the kids and what they get out of it and the exposure,” Coe said. “I run it through Rising Stars Athletics and give out scholarships and a donation to the school in the name of the coach that I selected as coach of the year.” Al Shipman of Palm Beach Lakes High School received coach of the year honors. The Rams went

undefeated in the regular season and made a deep post-season run. Several players from the western communities were selected to compete in the game. From Palm Beach Central High School, there was quarterback Anarjahe Douriet and running back Malik Johnson. From Seminole Ridge High School, there was receiver Isreal Rosiles, defensive lineman Ryan Blake, defensive back Andre Fuller and linebacker Alex Cohen. From Royal Palm Beach High School, there was defensive back Ketron Hadley and receiver Ricardo Rosier. From Wellington High School, there was kicker Morgan Suarez, defensive end Mike Cotter and cornerback Finlay Toussaint. Coe had a different approach this year for the game. He had the coaches of both the National and American team draft players that were selected for the game. “I thought the format of drafting the kids went pretty well,” he said. “It was interesting watching the kids interact with each other as high school teammates and now play against each other on opposite teams. I thought it was a fun time for them.”

The players seemed to enjoy the change, especially after the game. Players assembled in the center for some final words, the announcement of scholarship winners and a time to network with each other. Blake received a defensive scholarship award. “It’s a blessing playing with the Class of 2020,” Blake said. “I’m just trying to keep it going and get better.” Blake has interest from Keiser University and a few other schools. A pair of National Team defensive backs — Fuller and Hadley — have been rivals for their schools but were teammates during the game. The duo made it difficult for the American Team to move the ball through the air through most of the contest. “It feels great because I’ve been playing with some of them since little league,” Fuller explained. “We’ve been practicing at Lake Lytal, and that’s where it all started. I still talk to my boys to this day.” Marshall and the UConn Huskies are among the schools interested in Fuller. “There’s a lot of talent in Palm Beach County,” Hadley said. “To be amongst one of them and to

be chosen to play in this game is a blessing, and I give thanks to God.” Hadley ended an American drive in the fourth quarter with a stellar interception, leaping up on a deep ball that appeared to be a would-be touchdown, came down with the ball and returned it nearly 30 yards to set up good field position for the National team. Suarez, a recent Lou Groza Award winner, put up the first two scores of the game, early in the first quarter for the National Team. His first was a 28-yarder, and on the next possession, he launched a 35-yard field goal to put his squad up 6-0. He later put up three more extra points and attempted a 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter that fell just short of the crossbars. Late in the game, he also stole a sure touchdown from the American Team when he lined up for the punt and a high snap went over his head, into the end zone. Suarez chased the ball and smothered it, giving up only the safety. “All I could think was give up two or six, so I covered it and held on. That ball wasn’t going anywhere,” he said.

Royal Palm Beach’s Ketron Hadley leaps up for an interception.

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Seminole Ridge cornerback Andre Fuller (National Team in blue) pursues the American Team receiver.

Palm Beach Central quarterback Anarjahe Douriet rolls out for the American Team.

Wellington High School defensive end Mike Cotter, on the American Team, pressures the National Team quarterback.

Seminole Ridge linebacker Ryan Blake receives his scholarship from coach Brian Coe as one of the defensive MVPs from the National Team.

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WHS WRESTLERS SHINE AT DUALS XI

REYAN BLAKE SIGNS WITH UCONN Seminole Ridge High School football star Reyan Blake recently signed a scholarship with the University of Connecticut. Blake, who played defensive back as well as running back for the Hawks, will play on the defensive side of the ball for UConn. Shown left is Blake (front) with (L-R) assistant coach Elton Gilkes, Athletic Director Scott Parks, head coach Rick Casko and principal Dr. James Campbell.

The Wellington High School wrestling team improved to 14-3 with a team championship at the Wellington Duals XI. The Wolverines earned victories over the fifth (Riverdale), sixth (Fort Pierce Central) and seventh (Fort Myers) ranked teams in the state along the way to finish a perfect 5-0 for the day. Undefeated wrestlers in the tournament were Patrick Jones (106 pounds), Jesse Weinberg (138), Lukas Forehand (145), Justin Henry (152) and Mason Powell (285).

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CELEBRATES HOLIDAY SEASON WITH GIFT-GIVING EVENT

On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club held its annual holiday gift distribution. For more than six years, the club has been giving its members gifts for the holidays. Along with board members Lois Eisenberg, Lindsay Strafuss, Mickey Smith, Max Westerman, Lidy Mata, Marcella Montesinos, Nicolette Goldfarb and many volunteers, Wellington Village Council members Tanya Siskind, Michael Drahos, John McGovern and Michael Napoleone came by to help out. Every child that came in left happy with a new gift. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

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Roofing R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

Cabinetry/Welding PRECISE TEAM — Your one stop solution for cabinets and welding. Call us today for a free estimate.561-718-0525 / 561-628-9059 or 888-666-2170

Cleaning - Home/Office WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

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NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m

Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6

Professional Services Sprinkler Systems AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

Tree Service TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

Wallpapering PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins.

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D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

Electrical Contractor SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409

ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

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2/2 GARDEN VILLA — Screened patio/courtyard. New Kitchen/Bathroom/Appliances/Fans. Central Wellington Location. $1,500 Monthly. 561-346-8016

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Irrigation/Landscape Lighting IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS — wet testing, pump replacement,landscaping and pest control-trapping. Call 561-7234684 Oasis Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

Painting JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/ owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

Plumbing POO-MAN — Pumping, plumbing, & drain cleaning. For all your septic & plumbing needs! Let the Poo Crew come to you. 561-318-8416

Roofing ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

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