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Roads, traffic, gunfire in the community and mom-and-pop businesses that have evolved into large commercial operations were issues brought up by residents at a town hall meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29 organized by County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay at the Wellington Community Center. Page 3

More than 50 artists displayed works featuring every medium imaginable on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27 when the Wellington Art Society held its 13th annual Art Fest on the Green at the Wellington Amphitheater. Even though the weather did not always cooperate, patrons and artists came out to enjoy this unique experience. Shown above, Tatiana Bantovskaja, Leslie Pfeiffer and Sasha Drosky model some of Bantovskaja’s unique jewelry. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5

Grand Opening Event Welcomes The New Fairfield Inn & Suites

A grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott near the Mall at Wellington Green took place Thursday, Jan. 24. Guests were welcomed by live music and stunning décor. Since the hotel is also dog friendly, special guests included pups from Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The area’s newest hotel is located at 10616 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. Page 10

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Lox Groves Council Approves Agreement With New Manager

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report After much discussion at a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council hired former Palm Beach County League of Cities Executive Director James Titcomb, currently manager of the Town of Ocean Ridge, as its new town manager. In a separate resolution, the council also approved the transition of Underwood Management Services Group out of its current contract management position. Consideration of the hiring of Titcomb came about as a result of a discussion led by Councilwoman Anita Kane earlier this month after chatting with Titcomb at a recent event. Kane said she has received criticism that the council had not gone through a formal request for qualifications (RFQ) process before hiring Titcomb, but Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said the town does not have a set process

for hiring a manager. “You have the right to hire a manager as you see fit,” Cirullo said. Councilman David DeMarois asked if a background check had been done on Titcomb, and Cirullo said the hiring could be subject to a background check. Titcomb said he has a full background check from the Town of Ocean Ridge that can be made available to Loxahatchee Groves. Titcomb noted that he has been in government for 25 years, including 13 years as executive director of the Palm Beach County League of Cities, where he helped steer the town through the incorporation process. “This is an interesting situation, and I look forward to it,” Titcomb said, also thanking Town Manager Bill Underwood for his service. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked Titcomb what he felt are the most urgent issues for the town. “We’ve been a town for over 12 years now,” Maniglia said. “What

The Seminole Ridge High School girls basketball team hosted John I. Leonard High School on Thursday, Jan. 24, coming away with an impressive 50-34 victory. The win marked the second victory against the Lancers this season and improved the Hawks’ win streak to 10. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 CALENDAR............................ 18 BUSINESS............................. 19 SPORTS......................... 21 - 22 CLASSIFIEDS.................23 - 24 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington’s popular Great Neighborhoods grant program is now seeking applicants. An informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will explain how grant recipients can receive up to $15,000 for qualifying home projects. The Wellington Village Council has approved $250,000 in Great Neighborhoods grant matching funds for residents who want to provide repairs or upgrades to their homes in 2019. Designed to assist low- and moderate-income residents of the village, the dollar-for-dollar matching grants are available to income-eligible homeowners who meet specific criteria, including residing in the property as their primary residence for at least 18 months, living there for at least eight months out of the year and

who are planning to stay for at least five more years. “The mission of the program is to maintain Wellington as the great hometown that it is,” Community Services Director Paulette Edwards said. She explained that many village residents are aging, and many are on a fixed income. Both situations make keeping up with maintenance a challenge. “We want them to stay in their home, and we want to keep it affordable,” said Edwards, who added that a new roof, air conditioner or updated windows, circuit breakers and other code requirements all help in lowering energy costs. Edwards said that the program helps to ensure home values are sustained and the homes keep up to date with current standards. So far, most of the grants have gone to recipients who had hurricane hardening projects. “The grant allocation is a use-it-

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington held its second of three workshops on options for an expanded Wellington Town Center that could replace the aging Lake Wellington Professional Centre. Residents gathered in Wellington’s Village Park gymnasium and were divided into groups to discuss adding features to the Town Center area, currently anchored by the Wellington Community Center, the Wellington Amphitheater and other amenities. The goal of the breakout workshop was to get public opinion on various features the public favored or not, in order to form a consensus for the locations, uses and features for the area. Options offered for the interior of the park included open space, walking trails, shade structures, shaded walkways, adding a splash pad to Scott’s Place playground, adding a parking structure, altering the Wellington Amphitheater to create a profit-driven venue, and using the area as an open play or picnic area. Other options included relocating the public pool or perhaps replacing the public pool with a family friendly, zero-entry-type pool. Suggestions along Ken Adams Way included adding retail or restaurants, walking trails, adding seating, adding offices and other uses, such as ice cream shops and cafés or restaurants.

Another option was for a performing arts center and banquet hall, noting that the location would have limitations as to the size of the venue. The workshop broke into groups to ponder the options offered and add their own ideas. One group favored better access to and expansion of Veterans Park, no added water features, no splash parks, and favored features such as gazebos, noting concerns of public safety by adding some of the suggested features. The group was divided on the idea of cafés and unsure of canoeing off a floating dock, noting concern for parking, lifeguards and the cost. Another group favored green space and no parking structure, but parking adequate to accommodate some additional features of the park. The group also favored a performing arts center, but not at the Town Center site. It was against retail shopping along Ken Adams Way but liked the idea of an executive suite along Ken Adams Way owned by a private entity. Still another table favored walking trails along the waterfront and additional play equipment and non-motorized boat rentals, but no dining facilities. The group favored shade structures, enlarging Scott’s Place playground, no parking structure and favored an open play area. One group voted down a splash park at Scott’s Place and relocating See TOWN CENTER, page 4

James Titcomb would be your initial move as manager?” Titcomb said that the town currently has a lot of competing interests that will require attention. “I haven’t looked at all the parts and pieces of what you do have in place in terms of priorities,” he See TITCOMB, page 4

Wellington Earmarks $250,000 In Grants For Home Upgrades

Hawks Basketball Girls Continue Streak With Win Over Lancers

Wellington Seeks Resident Input On Town Center

or-lose-it situation,” said Edwards, who added that the council decides each year whether or not to reallocate money for the program to continue. “So, we want people to use the grants.” Community Services Project Manager Gloria Kelly said the program began in 2018 and has already helped 12 homeowners with projects ranging in cost from $8,000 to the full $15,000 grant. She stressed that the process is lengthy, but can be rewarding to grant recipients, and that the majority of those who applied so far have received grants. “The process may seem tedious to collect all the paperwork necessary, but it can be worth it,” Kelly said. She said that the homeowner fills out the application and a village-contracted inspector checks that the property meets all current building codes, or the owner agrees to update any deficiencies. See GRANTS, page 4

Participants take part in one of the breakout sessions.

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JUSTWORLD HOSTS ‘SWEET 16’ GALA

Celebrating its 16th year, JustWorld International held a “Sweet 16” birthday gala at Belle Herbe Farm on Friday, Jan. 25. Presented by the Palm Beach Masters Series and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss, more than 700 people attended the event, which raised money to support JustWorld’s partner locations serving children around the world. Shown above are Chad Volbert, Janice McInerney, Maverick Veitch and Mei Mei Newsome. MORE PHOTOS, PAGES 15 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Zoners OK Changes At Village’s Oldest Church

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Few buildings in the western communities are as iconic as the beautiful little church with the soaring white steeple near the south end of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., formerly known as Royal Palm Covenant Church. The church was built in 1960, shortly after the Village of Royal Palm Beach was incorporated. But hurricane damage to the building and mounting debt caused Royal Palm Covenant Church to move out several years ago, and the property was bought in 2016 by Wellington businessman and entrepreneur Sheldon Mickelson for $1.8 million. Last week, the Royal Palm

Beach Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval for a site plan modification and architectural approval for the 1.22-acre site that significantly upgrades the church’s grounds and landscaping. “The cost of the board’s recommended landscaping and outdoor upgrades will be about $113,000, which is in addition to the approximately half a million dollars I already spent on interior upgrades and refurbishing,” Mickelson explained. In its early days, as the village’s first house of worship, the modest building that holds about 200 worshipers was lent out to other local area congregations and synagogues until they could

build their own places of worship. The church fell on hard times after hurricanes Jeanne, Frances and Wilma did roof and steeple damage. The culturally diverse congregation, cash strapped during the lean years, was unable to afford maintenance and repair. Before moving, the church was the site of one of the area’s busiest food pantries, dedicated to serving the neediest residents for the prior 15 years. Mickelson currently leases out the property as a chapel and offices for a Missouri-based megachurch with six locations and attendance of up to 28,000 a week, making it America’s 53rd largest church, according to its web site. The pastor of the Royal Palm Beach chapel is

the 29-year-old son of the Missouri church’s founders. The Planning & Zoning Commission also recommended approval of new signage outside the church that will advertise the present occupants, Amazing Grace Family Church Inc., as FaithChurch.Com Chapel. The village required the owners to upgrade landscaping along its southern property line, create a planted buffer between the church and the neighboring daycare center, and make color changes to the iconic columns outside the chapel, which Royal Palm Beach Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin said, “At present, they don’t look See RPB CHURCH, page 18

The church building dates back to 1960.

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Western-Area Growth Pains A Hot Topic At McKinlay Town Hall

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Roads, traffic, gunfire in the community and mom-and-pop businesses that have evolved into large commercial operations were issues brought up by residents at a town hall meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29 organized by County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay at the Wellington Community Center. “I do my best to do meetings at different locations throughout the district,” said McKinlay, who represents the western-area District 6. “This is our first of three different

town hall meetings. We’re also doing one next month in The Acreage, and in early March, we’ll be doing one in Belle Glade.” Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Director Ramsay Bulkeley said one of the biggest issues in his department has been extensive growth in the western communities. “The more people who come out west, the more calls we get, because of more properties that they see that they don’t particularly like, and these may be properties that have been contractors’ storage yards for 20 years and never both-

County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron at Tuesday’s town hall meeting.

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ered anyone, but now sometimes you drive down the street, and they call us and say, ‘Hey, this guy’s got 20 tractors there,’” Bulkeley said. “Technically, you’re not supposed to do that, but it had been unseen. Now it’s reported, and now we have to deal with it. A lot of these are coming to light, particularly landscape services.” Bulkeley said many of them started as small services with one truck and one employee but have grown over the years into big operations. “Code enforcement goes out and tells them they can’t be there,” Bulkeley said. “Guess where they go? They start moving around. That’s become quite a big issue right now. It’s a big industry that we’re dealing with.” Bulkeley said his department has been trying to balance the property rights of individuals in residential areas with commercial enterprises that aren’t supposed to be there. “We also don’t want to put people out of business. However, I think we are creative enough to come to some sort of compromise to make that work,” Bulkeley said. “We have rules in place that allow limited home occupations, which essentially means you can have a home occupation, as long as you don’t bother your neighbors.” Nurseries, contractor storage yards and general growth out west are big issues, and his department

wants to be sure that the growth is done correctly. A Heritage Farms resident said her neighborhood has more than a dozen landscape services and nurseries with as many as 200 trucks each entering and leaving the community. Bulkeley said most of them have been cited by the county and will face the special magistrate. “All of them except one or two have been found in violation,” Bulkeley said. “Come the end of February, they will be fined $250 a day. Several of them have moved out. Others have hired attorneys and are trying to come into some sort of compliance.” The same resident added that she has an issue with gunfire in the neighborhood, often at night, but has been told by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office that it is legal until a bullet leaves the property. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron said the Florida Legislature passed a statute that makes the state the controlling body for firearms regulations. “They passed legislation that literally made it a crime for a board of county commissioners or local governing body to regulate gun use in their community,” Bonlarron said. He explained that Palm Beach County had to repeal several ordinances banning guns in government buildings, or government

officials would be held personally liable and face possible jail time. “The issue of firearms in your back yard, in residential areas, they’ve been back and forth in the legislature, but there are certainly locations, and it sounds like what you are describing is legal, and it’s something that the legislature allows to happen,” Bonlarron said, adding that the county could work with her to get her in contact with legislators who might listen to her complaint. PBSO Major Eric Coleman said the gun issue affects all areas with lots larger than an acre, including The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves. “It’s very frustrating to the officers because… there is information that tells us they are under the influence of alcohol, or that those rounds are leaving their property, where our hands are really tied,” Coleman said, explaining that the county seven years ago had an ordinance that prohibited such gunfire anywhere east of 20-Mile Bend that had to be repealed at the behest of the Florida Legislature. McKinlay said the gun law was one of the first bills that former Gov. Rick Scott signed into law in 2011 when he took office. Another resident said she does a lot of business in the western communities and wondered when the county was going to four-lane Okeechobee Blvd. west of Crestwood Blvd. and why the speed

limit is now 30 mph, which creates bottlenecks in the morning rush hour, she said. McKinlay said that portion of Okeechobee Blvd. is located in Loxahatchee Groves, which has traffic control over the road and passed the 30-mph ordinance. The town has also fought making the road four lanes. “The county strongly objected to the reduction of the speed limit on that road, but the town is within its rights,” McKinlay said. Palm Beach County Engineer David Ricks said the county must work with Loxahatchee Groves to widen Okeechobee Blvd. but added that there are other road projects planned in the western communities intended to alleviate traffic problems in that area. “State Road 7 is a major project,” Ricks said. “It was out for bid last spring. About a month after the award, West Palm Beach elected to file a lawsuit against the permits for the drainage for that project. That protest is up in court, so we’re waiting for a formal hearing on those permits. Right now, State Road 7 is on hold as we speak.” Ricks added that there is a section of Lyons Road south of Southern Blvd. that has not been connected that will remain on hold until SR 7 reaches capacity, but there is a section of Lyons Road from the L-14 Canal to Lake Worth Road that will be up for construcSee TOWN HALL, page 18

School District Eyes Increased On-Campus Police Presence

By Alexandra Roland Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23 included presentations by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue (PBCFR), the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) and the Palm Beach County School District Police Department, with a particular focus on the school district’s plans to increase police presence on its campuses. PBCFR presented on the structure of the department, the services it provides to residents and recent accomplishments that directly affect the Village of Wellington. The PBSO informed the committee of a downward trend in crime, ahead of the release of yearend statistics, which will comprise

the agency’s annual report, to be presented at the next Public Safety Committee meeting. As a follow up to the presentation, School Police Major Eli Cano, who retired Jan. 31, addressed the committee about the district’s current focus on school safety. Cano summarized progress made over the last year and underscored a hope for continued improvement in 2019, including getting officers on every school campus throughout the district. “Right now, we’ve had to contract with the sheriff’s office and the other municipalities to ensure we have an officer on every campus,” Cano said, noting that his agency has hired more than 60 officers in the last six months. According to Cano’s presentation, the school district has ap-

portioned $10 million above what the state allocated in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act to ensure an officer on every campus for the 2018-19 school year. Combined with regularly budgeted funds for school police, the district will spend more than $30 million for school policing this year. Cano told the committee that School Police Chief Frank Kitzerow is pushing for the hiring of 75 officers in the first wave of the year, and in the second wave, possibly as many or more officers. In addition to a continued police presence on campus, Cano noted several other safety measures that his department is pushing for at every public school, such as having a single point of entry. “We’re working to make sure

we have one way in and one way out. Also, we’re increasing police aides. [Their] responsibility is being a second pair of eyes to the administration and also to law enforcement. They’re monitoring everybody coming in. ‘What’s your name?’ ‘Who are you here to see?’ ‘Parent so-and-so here to see teacher whoever it may be.’ And that information is passed on. Now the police aides are at the entrances of all the campuses.” The school district has funded approximately 50 school police aides for the current school year. New patrol cars are also coming. While not all officers will receive a new vehicle, with the additional funding some will, which Cano hopes will contribute to police visibility on campuses and, in turn, discourage negative incidents.

The school police department has also increased its K-9 presence. The agency went from four to eight police dogs and are looking to bring more on board. Committee Member Mohammad Junaid Akther asked how the K-9 units are placed and what priorities take precedence. “Right now, because of the coverage, we’ve had to use them at a specific school, but as we’re hiring new people, we’re replacing them and putting them on the road,” Cano said, adding that police dogs will likely be placed at locations with known drug issues. “When I look at that, I can tell all my drug dogs, ‘OK, this is what I want you to do. Unannounced, I want all four dogs to come in from different angles and just start searching.’ We’ve had pretty good results

from that. It is working well, but it’s still not enough. I can tell you that the chief is looking to expand it even more, because when you only have eight dogs county-wide, it’s not enough.” Cano stressed increased training and collaboration with the PBSO. “With the training that all of us are going through now, we will be able to work together,” he said. “What happened at Parkland, everybody’s pointing the finger. We’re trying to avoid that. So, eventually, we’ll all be on the same page.” The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet again Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. A joint meeting with the Wellington Education Committee for a “Year After Parkland” session, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

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continued from page 1 or replacing the pool, although it favored updating it and locating a splash park somewhere. Along Ken Adams Way, the group did not favor retail restaurants, a parking structure or offices, but favored a walking or bike trail. It did not favor a performing arts center and banquet hall. One group favored keeping the pool where it is, favored restaurant facilities included in or attached to existing structures, a parking garage, shade and covered seating near the water, paddle boards or canoes, green space, a splash pad and joining the two nearby lakes. Another group favored keeping amphitheater events free, adding a splash feature for the kids, building a family friendly pool in addition to the existing pool, but did not favor retail or restaurants on Ken Adams Way. It favored a performing arts center, but not at Town Center. Still another table favored promenades or walkways or boardwalks but did not favor restaurants or splash pads. It favored boating

Titcomb

Contract Approved

continued from page 1 said. “I’ve looked at your charter, and I’ve looked at your code, to start to build that understanding of what’s important to the town.” He said he has heard the concerns of equestrians, development and agricultural interests. “There are obviously other concerns, such as the condition of the roads and the drainage,” Titcomb said. “You may remember, when we incorporated the town, those who worked with me and worked with the committee back then, one of the visions at that point was that eventually, the water control district and the town would merge, and they would work together to address some of those issues. I believe that has occurred, so that is a check in the positive for the town.” Titcomb pointed out that there are still many infrastructure issues. “I’m sure there are funding capacity issues for those infrastructural needs, and then there are competing interests as to what is the most important priority,” he said. Maniglia said roads are the main issue right now, and Titcomb agreed.

and boat docks, covered seating and open space. A table nearby favored a boardwalk and benches, walking trails to shops, a water feature, non-motorized boats, shade structures and mature trees and green space. The group was split on a parking garage and relocating the swimming pool. The final tabulation of the results has not been done, but Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes said he saw a lot of consistency to the responses that evening.

“There’s a lot of consistency in terms of doing something,” he told the Town-Crier. “I don’t think there are any conflicting issues to do nothing. We should ‘do something.’ Now we’ve just got to figure out what.” Barnes stressed that this is the start of a long-term project, noting that changes will likely be phasedin over the next 10 years. The next Town Center workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center.

Feb. 20 Info Meeting

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continued from page 1 All taxes, mortgage payments and insurance must be current. The inspector provides an estimate for labor and materials for the specific eligible project. The work will go to the lowest responsible general contractor’s bid. The homeowner must place the money for their half, plus a 10 percent contingency, in an escrow account, and a lien is placed on the property for five years. “If the homeowner sells the property before the five years is up, they pay the village back for the grant at 20 percent per year left of the five-year term,” Kelly said, adding that there is no interest or penalty charged. Clark Siler, who owns a home in Wellington’s Lakeside Shores neighborhood, said he had a new roof put on his home using the grant program. “We got a letter from our insurance company saying that our home’s roof was 20 years old, and we would have to have a new one put on or find another insurance carrier,” Siler recalled. “It is our first home, and we were surprised.

not last long, about seven months, but he felt it was going well, from his perspective. “The council decided it wasn’t working out,” Titcomb said. Then, the mayor of the Town of Lake Park asked him to serve as interim manager, replacing the town’s longtime manager. “They asked me to stay, but I turned them down,” Titcomb said. “I left the town with a standing ovation and a proclamation.” He then went to CareerSource of Palm Beach County as chairman of the board of directors before being contacted by the Town of Melbourne Beach, where he spent two years as manager. “It was a 140-mile commute,” Titcomb said. “I wanted to come back to Palm Beach County. I decided to give notice.” He was then hired by the Town of Ocean Ridge, where he is now. DeMarois cited news stories about his separation from North Palm Beach regarding low staff morale and a severance pay agreement. Titcomb said that with his separation agreement, he signed a non-disclosure statement, and he was restrained from commenting on the cause. “If you talk to any of my employees, I hold people accountable, and when I find ill goings on, when certain employees don’t like me, it’s because they are on

the wrong side of my saber,” Titcomb said. DeMarois cited a news story where a councilman had said that his budgets are hard to understand. “I’ve been doing budgets for more than 40 years,” Titcomb said. “Sometimes you address different practices. There are no problems in the town where I’m working.” Mayor Dave Browning pointed out that council members are elected sometimes with no knowledge about government. “It’s not surprising that a council member would say it’s hard to understand the budget,” he said. DeMarois also brought up Loxahatchee Groves’ current issue with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office that needs to be resolved, possibly to the point of creating its own police force. Titcomb pointed out that Ocean Ridge has its own police force and that the police chief, as well as the director of planning and zoning, had chosen to attend the meeting that evening in his support, although they were disappointed that he plans to leave Ocean Ridge. DeMarois pointed out other issues in Loxahatchee Groves, including roads, canals, garbage issues, a shortage of money and the possibility that three council positions could potentially change in the election next month.

Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes addresses attendees.

“What I gather from looking at the minutes and the information that comes out of the media… there is a deep list of needs in terms of improving the roads and improving the drainage,” Titcomb said. “In addition, there are other sources you can partner with for low-cost funding and grants.” Maniglia asked Titcomb if he has been successful in raising funding for roads, and he said he resurrected Ocean Ridge’s road paving program and has gained funding and grants for other municipalities, adding that he has worked at the local, state and federal level to get funding. Maniglia said residents have told her that they are concerned about Titcomb’s financial skills, but he replied that the communities where he worked had issue-free audits and that he has been through successful inspector general audits. DeMarois commented that Titcomb had worked for quite a few municipalities over the years. Titcomb said in Boynton Beach, where he lives, he was an elected commissioner, and he left office due to term limits. After that, he was executive director of the League of Cities for 13 years, and ran an advertising business, before deciding to pursue a management job. His first position with the Village of North Palm Beach did

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Concerned Citizen & Taxpayer

I have been a resident and landowner in Loxahatchee Groves since the late 1970s. I have seen a lot of changes here, some good, and some not so good. But nothing that has happened here has been so appalling as what I witnessed at the last town council meeting relative to the suspension of the future services of the current town manager. I was thoroughly appalled to watch the newly appointed fillin council member, Anita Kane, take the reins from the mayor and vice mayor’s hands, after only a couple of months ago chairing the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District and fostering the district’s dissolution and ultimate closure in the name of dependency, to Underwood Management. Now, as a non-elected appointee, she made all of the council members heed to her will to pick the next town manager. Did nobody else think it odd that the mayor and vice mayor didn’t seem surprised that she suggested she found a replacement for the new manager position? Did it not seem odd that she said she wanted approval of her choice before she would even give the name of the choice she made? How does anyone justify the actions of the elected government officials who would accept that type of choice and representation? As a taxpaying resident, I feel cheated. I feel misrepresented

and taken advantage of. I also witnessed several council members, in an attempt to represent the taxpaying residents, request that the current town manager produce documents relative to grant applications. I applaud their efforts. As it turned out, the town manager suggested he would produce the requested documents for a price that he would reveal only after contemplating their value. Only after being pressured to give the price then, he blurted out that the number would be $25,000. That’s extortion. When someone else suggested that there may be another copy of the documents, the mayor said it wouldn’t be right to shortcut the manager’s request. Does that seem right? Not to me. That seems complicit to the manager’s extortion request. The mayor also suggested the manager’s release, should be without cause. That doesn’t seem right either. Maybe it’s just me, but it smells foul to me. I don’t like the choice that was made, or the way it was made. The look on the council’s face resembled that look the Romans gave the Christians just before they turned the lions loose. Our town needs a clean slate, council and management. Mark Jackson Loxahatchee Groves

Developer Greed Hurts Quality Of Life

It’s very difficult to write whilst dabbing the tears from mine eyes.

All these developers have me sobbing about insufficient apartments and homes in Wellington, that they — from a purely altruistic and philanthropic bent — want to provide new dwellings for, that they wish to build for these possibly homeless/house-less people. Instead of various preserve and conservation sites, they wish more cement and stone, some up to four stories high. So goodbye golf courses, clear land and a nice club, and hello to more zoning changes (it brings up the property value). Hello to more congestion, goodbye to trees and grass, and hello to hundreds/ thousands of more people. Yes, our dear Wellington is almost built out, but are we going to change zoning willy-nilly to please developers who plead insufficient housing in furtherance of their greed? I wonder if a single one of them resides near four-story buildings in their own residential communities?

We need to carefully wend our way here, not rush into things that in the long run will be aesthetic eyesores, too much high density, and negatively affect quality of life here. We don’t need more apartments or “for the super-rich” four-story dwellings for the seasonal visits during our equestrian season. We need to keep Forest Hill clean/ green upon entering Wellington, keep South Shore green alongside the roadway to our Equestrian Preserve, and we shouldn’t clutter our existing maze/labyrinth of roadways at the mall with more apartments at the expense of our attractive and natural preserve/ conservation areas alongside Forest Hill Blvd. We don’t need Wellington to mimic Miami and so many other unplanned cities. That’s why I like to call Wellington a “village.” It seems nicer, warmer and friendlier. George Unger Wellington

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The Great Neighborhoods grant program helped Clark Siler put a new roof on his Wellington home. Coincidentally, we found out about lieved us of all the confusion and the grant program about the same fear, and the new roof was put on time, so we submitted the paper- in two days. Our contractor was work. They got back to us pretty great. I’m telling all my friends about this.” quickly.” Kelly said the grants are increasHe explained that village staff handled the bids and contractor, ing the quality of life in Wellingand provided help every step of ton. “We are getting really good traction, and we hope to grow the the way. “It was really great,” Siler said. awareness of the program.” Residents interested in applying “The village did most of the heavy lifting. We paid half plus the 10 for a Great Neighborhoods grant percent contingency fee, and the should call (561) 791-4796 and village handled everything. They are encouraged to attend the Feb. provided the extra muscle and re- 20 informational meeting. “We’re in a crisis situation,” DeMarois said. Titcomb said he was offering to step in fully aware of all those issues. He said that most towns have a five-year plan that changes when priorities change. “All that is in the context of what you can afford, and cross-checking and making sure you are accomplishing your priorities,” Titcomb said. “There are longstanding issues and big-ticket items that have to be leveraged. That’s an ongoing document process, election after election, that is cross-checked.” Vice Mayor Todd McLendon said he had no problem with the proposed contract with Titcomb other than the automobile allowance. “It has 30 days severance,” he said. “I think it’s worth the risk to do a direct hire.” Titcomb said he was interested in Loxahatchee Groves from a historical perspective and added that he is an expert at bringing people together. Browning said many residents question that there was no public hearing during the hiring process, but one of the council’s responsibilities is to hire a manager. “People say they are not involved [in the process], but that is our job,” Browning said. Maniglia said she had organized a roundtable of residents, some with different perspectives than hers, to discuss the proposed contract, and one individual had favored a one-year term rather than two years. Kane said people told her they preferred the two-year term because of an assurance of a longer tenure. Browning said he would not want to see Titcomb leave at the end of a year if his service was going well. Maniglia added that people at her roundtable had suggested a base salary of $110,000 rather than $125,000, but Titcomb said that is not negotiable, pointing out that $125,000 was less than what the town’s Finance Advisory & Audit Committee had recommended.

Maniglia also asked about an approximately $5,000 a year allowance to attend various professional meetings, including League of Cities meetings, suggesting that Titcomb should spend his time in the town addressing the many issues rather than attending professional meetings. Titcomb said professional meetings are where he would meet with people who could have sway in getting funding for the town. “Managers mingling with elected officials is an excellent forum,” he said, adding that the list of organizations looks much longer than it really is, pointing out that many of the meetings are monthly, and the town already has funding in place for the manager to attend them. DeMarois said residents had told him they felt rather than pay $5,000 to attend meetings, they’d rather see rock on road. Titcomb said the road situation did not get there overnight, adding that the meeting cost should be budgetary rather than contractual. Kane said she felt the meetings are the potential links for additional funding and other resources. “If you hide yourself in a hole, you don’t make these connections,” she said. “I’d hate to not spend $5,000 at the expense of losing $5 million in matching funds.” Kane had questions about the car allowance and preferred to reduce the $600 allowance to $500. McLendon reiterated that he would prefer paying a mileage allowance based on IRS regulations. McLendon made the initial motion to appoint Titcomb. The council approved Titcomb’s contract 4-1, with DeMarois opposed, but had to reconsider the contract with mileage rather than a flat car allowance, after McLendon and DeMarois voted against Underwood’s separation agreement, which required four votes, forcing the council to reconsider Titcomb’s contract, which was amended to give mileage reimbursement, rather than a flat $500 a month. Titcomb will start his new position within 60 days.

OPINION

How I Met My Wife

We lived next to the gas station owned and operated (6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) by my father. The one-man business, helped out some nights when I got home from college early, by dad’s younger son (me) paid the expenses. Thank the good lord. Occasionally, with no scheduled class, I even took over in mid-afternoon and let my dad rest, relax, take a walk or go for a rare afternoon nap. This particular afternoon, I was “helping.” Mom was in the house entertaining an old friend, Dora Neidel and her neighbor Mary. I was changing the oil and grease on my jalopy and stopped in the house, grease-covered face, for water. I dutifully was introduced

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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY HOSTS 13TH ANNUAL ART FEST ON THE GREEN

More than 50 artists displayed works featuring every medium imaginable on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27 when the Wellington Art Society held its 13th annual Art Fest on the Green at the Wellington Amphitheater. Even though the weather did not always cooperate, patrons and artists came out to enjoy this unique experience. For additional information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Rhona L.K. Schonwald with her photographs of prehistoric fossils.

Best-in-show winner Terry Smith at his booth.

Joanne MacLeod, Randy Pfeiffer, event chair Leslie Pfeiffer, Joanne Knoetgen and Wellington Art Society President Carolina King were on hand to help out at the event.

Wellington Art Society Scholarship recipient Buu Truong with some of her work.

Betsy Alexis received an honorable mention for her recycled jewelry.

Mona Snell took third place overall for her artwork.

Lara Chapman took second place in the fine art show.

Irma Best earned an honorable mention.

Scholarship Chair Lynn Doyal worked on new pieces during the show.

Alejandro Farias and Chelsea Arnold enjoy the artwork of Annie Gudis.

Joe Marcou shows off some of his paintings.

Emily Swedenbord enjoys the children’s activity tent with her aunt Karen Swedenbord.

Artist Anne Fallick Warren works with mixed media.

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WELLINGTON HOSTS ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE AT VILLAGE PARK

On Saturday, Jan. 26, fathers brought their daughters to the Village Park gymnasium for Wellington’s annual Father Daughter Dance. The dance has been going on for more than 15 years. There is a theme each year, and this year’s theme was Disney princesses. Cinderella and Fairy Godmother appeared, and many of the younger girls were happy to take a picture with them. A photo booth was also available for fathers and daughters to create a unique keepsake. Dinner and dessert were provided for the guests at the event, which was sponsored by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Simon Orthodontics. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

Suki Calito, Ava Cabela and Madison Ballas.

Isabella Prinzo and Fabiana Aguilera.

Jose and Miladies Riscajche.

Brian and Brielle Zimmerman.

Leisa Crossgrove at the chocolate fountain.

Colin and Julianna Nicholson.

Guests line up to enjoy the chocolate fountain.

DANCE ARTS CONSERVATORY BROADWAY STARS STAGE ‘WILLY WONKA JR.’

The cast members of Willy Wonka Jr were in a “state of pure imagination” during their performances put on by the Broadway Stars program at Dance Arts Conservatory’s Center for the Performing Arts in Wellington on Saturday, Jan. 19 and Sunday, Jan. 20. Learn more at www.danceartsconservatory.com. PHOTOS BY MELANIE KOPACZ

“The Candy Man” greets the Candy Kids with a cartful of sweets.

Willy Wonka takes the families on a guided boat tour into their imaginations while singing “There’s No Knowing.”

Charlie Bucket sings “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket.”

(Front row) Ashlyn Groves, Isabella Hersch, Devi Ramprasad, Landon Master and Oliver Duvall; (middle row) Gabby Roache, Hayden Master, Emma Lupowitz, Graysen Master, Leah Teebaggy, Lucia Andrews and Kenny Quinter; and (back row) Jules Farrel, Carson Tummino, Mia Dominguez, Lian Dussie and Karina Kopacz.

Violet Beauregarde begins to blow up and turn purple after eating an Everlasting Gobstopper in the inventing room.

Charlie, his mom and grandparents, listen as Charlie’s father reads the newspaper article announcing Willy Wonka’s contest.

Willy Wonka makes his entrance singing “Pure Imagination.”

NEWS BRIEFS Garden Club To Meet Feb. 4

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Feb. 4 in the Lakeview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:15 a.m., and a program at 11:30 a.m. on, “What’s in Your Salad? Fruit, Vegetable or What?” presented by Sydelle Dombrowsky. A certified master gardener and master naturalist from the Green Cay Wetlands & Nature Center, Dombrowsky is a frequent lecturer at the Mounts Botanical Garden. Her presentations are very entertaining, often humorous and extremely educational. Previous presentations by Dombrowsky for the Wellington Garden Club were on vultures and dragonflies. Guests are welcome, but seating is limited. RSVP to Mary Drexler at mkdrexler@comcast.net or (561) 506-7404. To learn more about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www. wellingtongardenclub.org.

Comedy Club Fundraiser For Greyhounds

Forever Greyhounds will host its sixth annual “A FUNdraising Event: An Afternoon of Laughter” on Sunday Feb. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 250,

West Palm Beach). The event will feature Frank Del Pizzo and Carl Rimi, who will set the stage for an afternoon of belly laughs and fun that will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more. All proceeds go directly to the medical care and transport/relocation of retired racing greyhounds. Forever Greyhounds is dedicated to transporting and relocating retired racing greyhounds throughout the United States and Canada. These dogs are then placed in forever homes by other greyhound adoption groups. In addition, Forever Greyhounds works with foster homes and provides medical care/rehabilitation for greyhounds with broken legs and other medical needs. Free parking for the event is available at any of the five parking garages at City Place. Tickets are $10 in advance at $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.forevergreyhounds.org or call (561) 574-7756.

Soil & Water District Welcomes New Board Members

On Thursday, Jan. 24, the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District welcomed new supervisors Michelle Sylvester and Jonathan Shaw. Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Chief Deputy Robin Rorapaugh administered the oath of office to the new supervisors, as

well as Supervisor Eva Webb, who was re-elected to Seat 5. “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Sylvester and Mr. Shaw to the board,” District Chair Rob Long said. “They will both provide great benefits to the district and serve the community well. We are also fortunate to have Mrs. Webb for another term. She has been a great advocate for the district and agriculture in Palm Beach County.” Sylvester is a South Florida native. She currently manages a dermatopathology laboratory in Jupiter and is co-owner of Paws on the Avenue, a holistic pet supply store in downtown Lake Worth. She serves the City of Lake Worth as chair of the C51 Canal Advisory Committee and is a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee-Bond Referendum and represents the Lake Worth Business Alliance. Shaw has lived in Palm Beach County for more than 38 years. He has more than 30 years of experience in water resources and is a principal hydrogeologist at the South Florida Water Management District. He has served on previous county environmental boards, and as an officer on several homeowners’ association boards and other civic organizations. The Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District is a nonprofit organization that is a division of the State of Florida with a mission to educate the community about soil and water conservation and assist growers with best management practices and cost-share funding. For more information, visit www. pbswcd.org.

Art Society To Feature Edrian Thomidis Feb. 13

The Wellington Art Society will feature a demonstration by member Edrian Thomidis on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The meeting and demonstration will take place at the Wellington Community Center. The meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and brief meeting. The evening will conclude with Edrian’s demonstration and a unique art raffle. Thomidis’ artistic talent was recognized at an early age, and she attended the University of Florida’s New World School of the Arts. After graduation, she worked as a creative director, designing web sites, original logos, business cards and posters for South Florida businesses. She moved on to producing web sites for large corporations such as Sony, Pepsi and Microsoft. She became proficient in programming, usability and information architecture. Outside the corporate world, Thomidis illustrated many images used in books, magazines and on shirts. In 2014, she suffered the loss of a loved one, and in looking for an outlet for her grief, took a ceramics class at the Armory Art Center. She found working with clay presented a challenge and led to her creating unique sculptures. Her demonstration will show her evolution as an artist and how she applies decorations and patterns to her sculptures. Thomidis is a member of the

Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, the Wellington Art Society, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Women in the Visual Arts Organization. Her sculptures are in many private collections around the world and in regional galleries. She has won many awards for her work. The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety. org.

Women’s Group To Meet Feb. 7

The Women of the Western Communities will next meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Wellington National Golf Club, located at 400 Binks Forest Drive in Wellington. A happy hour meet-and-mingle will start at 6 p.m. Attendees should be checked in and seated by 6:30 p.m., as dinner will start shortly thereafter. Guests are always welcome to learn more about the organization. The cost is $30 for a delicious dinner and the program. The program will feature guest speaker Jeff Hines, a firefighter who will discuss adult and infant CPR, in addition to the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and stroke. The donation for February is pajamas and slippers for the women and children of Harmony House. Any and all sizes are acceptable and will be much appreciated by the recipients. There is a need for non-perishable food as well, so

bring donations to the meeting. RSVP by Saturday, Feb. 2 to Lynda Chicano at lyndachicanowwc@ gmail.com.

Feb. 12 ‘Ask The Attorneys’ Seminar In Wellington

The law firm of Kaye Bender Rembaum will continue its series of free community association “Ask the Attorneys” seminars on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Attorneys Jeffrey Rembaum, Peter Mollengarden, Allison Hertz and Danielle Brennan lead the seminars and discuss new legislation, industry hot topics and answer community associationrelated questions from board members and property managers of condominium, homeowner and cooperative associations. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Interested attendees should RSVP to KBRLegalSeminar@piersongrant.com or call (954) 776-1999, ext. 242. Attendees are encouraged to bring topics for discussion. Kaye Bender Rembaum is a full-service commercial law firm concentrating on the representation of more than 1,000 community associations throughout Florida. For more info., visit www. kbrlegal.com, call (561) 241-4462 or follow the firm on www.facebook.com/KayeBenderRembaum.

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Poetry Festival Names Winners Of 2019 High School Poetry Contest

SPIRIT OF LIBERTY DAR CHAPTER TAKES PART IN FAIR PARADE

Susan R. Williamson, director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and Dr. Blaise Allen, the festival’s director of community outreach, recently announced the winners of the annual Palm Beach County High School Poetry Contest. The $200 first-place prize went to Emma Garrett, 15, from Palm Beach Gardens, a sophomore at the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, for her poem “A Note Left Under the Universe’s Front Porch.” The next four $100 winners in order of their finish were: Yvelande Senatus, 16, from Boynton Beach, a junior at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, for her poem “Woman at Point Zero;” Citlalli Vellaseñor, 18, from Wellington, a senior at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, for her poem “Roots: Trapped in the Land of the Free;” Kristen Thies, 17, from Royal Palm Beach, a junior at Wellington High School, for her poem “I’ll Mourn for Me;” and Eden Brown, 18, from Palm Beach Gardens, a senior at the

The Spirit of Liberty Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, based in Wellington, recently took part in the South Florida Fair parade honoring the military. Some of the members dressed in Colonial attire, and the group passed out American flags to the parade spectators. More than 200 years ago, brave American patriots fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. DAR members promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in order to keep the nation strong for future generations. The group is not a political organization and is composed of women from different political philosophies and different religious affiliations. For more membership information, visit www.dar.org.

Dreyfoos School of the Arts, for her poem “Perfectly Balancing.” “This year the Palm Beach Poetry Festival High School Poetry Contest received more than 320 submissions,” Allen said. “Once again, our discerning judges were Dr. Jeff Morgan from Lynn University in Boca Raton and Professor Lorraine Stanchich-Brown from Nova University.” The contest works closely with local high schools. “The Palm Beach Poetry Festival has been honored to work with high school teachers throughout Palm Beach County for nearly a decade and a half,” Allen said. “We have visited hundreds of classrooms to discuss the craft of poetry and encourage students to write original poems, and every year we are amazed by the quality of their submitted work. In fact, many of our past winners have gone to college to become teachers themselves, and we are always hopeful that the festival is nurturing a future poet laureate of the United States.” The five winning high school

High School Poetry Contest winners Citlalli Vellaseñor, Yvelande Senatus, Emma Garrett, Eden Brown and Kristen Thies.

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poets read their poems at the festival’s award ceremony on Monday, Jan. 21, where they had the opportunity to meet and have their pictures taken with 10

of America’s most distinguished and award-winning poets, as well as have their winning poems published online at www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.

Ruth Mansmith Exhibits At Art Palm Beach

Area Jewish Leaders To Participate In Cantorial Concert

A Gala Cantorial Concert featuring 12 outstanding cantors from the Southeast Region of the Cantors Assembly, including several with ties to the western communities, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Temple Beth Am in Margate, located at 7205 Royal Palm Blvd. Representing Palm Beach County will be Rabbi/Hazzan David Sislen of Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington; Rabbi/Hazzan Bert Kieffer, who served for many years at Temple Beth Zion in Royal Palm Beach; Hazzan Elaine Shapiro, president of the Southeast Region of the Cantors Assembly; Hazzan Hesh Mayersdorf; Rabbi/ Cantor Sharon Steinberg of Temple Beth Shira In Boca Raton; and Cantorial Soloist Gail Franklin. Hazzan Farid Dardashti of New Rochelle will also be featured.

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Contemporary artist Ruth Mansmith was in good company as she recently exhibited her art at Art Palm Beach at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Art Palm Beach is considered a very influential contemporary art fair by both critics and art enthusiasts, with more than 80 international galleries exhibiting contemporary and emerging artists. Mansmith’s art was selected by Erich Weiss, curator of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. Mansmith recently returned from Art Paris, where she exhibited her Opulence Collection. You can view the collection at Art Basel Miami 2019. Prior to practicing art, Mansmith was a corporate executive based out of Chicago. “I never imagined I would find such success as an artist,” she said. “My story is one of a faith walk. My passion is to encourage and motivate women.” While addressing women’s groups, Mansmith’s message is to “have faith in your vision and take action.” Learn more about Mansmith at www.ruthmansmithfineart.com.

Rabbi/Hazzan Steve Texon of the Cuban Hebrew Congregation and Hazzan Ronit Rubin of Miami will represent Miami-Dade County, while Hazzan Israel Rosen of Temple Solel in Hollywood, Hazzan Bill Lieberman of B’nai Aviv in Weston and Cantor Manny Silver of Temple Beth El in Hollywood will represent Broward County. The cantors will be singing Broadway, pops, modern Jewish composers, duets, Israeli classics, opera, Yiddish songs and Hazzanut. Priced so everyone can attend and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful Jewish music, tickets are priced at $12 for general admission, $18 for sponsors and $25 for patron seats. For more information, and to purchase tickets online, visit www.beth-am.org.

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On Saturday, Jan. 19, the South Florida Fair hosted the Kids Mile Run, and the Wellington Elementary School Running Club was proud to participate. The club meets before school a few times a week to train. Ronda Wayne has been heading up the club for many years and enjoys watching the students take an active role in exercising to stay healthy. Club members learn proper warm-up techniques along with selecting healthy food choices. All the runners completed the race, some in record-breaking times. (Above left) The WES Running Club proudly displays their banner before the race. (Above right) First grader Eva Silvestri with club sponsor Ronda Wayne.

Polo Park Photoshop Art Chosen For Norton Gala

Photoshop students from Polo Park Middle School will be featured at the gala opening of the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. They will be exhibiting the work they made in homage to the artwork of Kehinde Wiley. The students approached the project in celebration of their family heritage and their own personal achievements. There will be written statements from the student artists explaining their thought process when making their art. The following students will have their work exhibited: Bryanna Ariza, Daniela Pardo, Emily Avila, Gavin

Emerick, Estephany Tojil, Logan Showalter, Isabella Zitelli, Kaden Balfour and Abby Maken. The Norton Museum recently went through a huge renovation and will be reopening on Feb. 9, and the whole community is invited to take part in the celebration. The community is invited to see the students’ art at the 2 p.m. event. Also of note, the museum will be open every Friday and Saturday free of charge, with many art classes and events scheduled.

A total of 43 members of the Palm Beach Central High School debate team traveled to Martin County High School on Saturday, Jan. 19. Out of 219 students from 19 schools, the Broncos brought home 15 awards. Shown above are: (front row, L-R) Jovan Hayes, second place in Original Oratory; Arman Naim, third place in Dramatic Reading; Gillian Gouveia and Briana Garcon, third place in Two-Person Acting; and Logan Downs and Ben Gott, second place in Two-Person Acting; and (back row, L-R) Jacob Klauza, third place in One-Person Debate; Nathan Galang, sixth place in Congressional Debate; Anson Lau, fourth place in Congressional Debate; Garrett Gouveia, fifth place in Original Oratory; Cody Kalczuk, third place in One-Person Acting; Mailon Cedeno, second place in Informative Speaking; Vanessa Phan, fourth place in Two-Person Acting; and Dominic LaFlame, fourth place in Two Person-Acting and sixth place in Original Oratory.

(Right) Some of the student artwork that will be on display.

SRHS Student Government Takes Home Trophies

The Seminole Ridge High School Student Government Association took home three trophies at the Florida Association of Student Councils (FASC) District V Rally held Saturday, Jan. 26. The awards were first place in Environmental Concerns for “Green Week,” second place in School Spirit for “Lip Dub: Everyone Wants to Be a Hawk” and second place in Technology for a lip dub

The Student Government Association with their awards.

promo. Seniors Jerry Jerome and Sebastian Vargas also performed an original song in the talent show, and seniors Olivia Campbell and Jerry Jerome hosted a workshop about using social media in a positive way. More than 500 student leaders attended the rally hosted by Boca Raton Middle School. They will now go on to compete at the FASC State Convention in March. Hawks Soar for a Cure — Seminole Ridge High School faculty, staff and their families braved the rain and cold weather on Saturday, Jan. 26 to soar together at the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown West Palm Beach. The team for Seminole Ridge is organized annually by Sue Currier, who is not only the principal’s secretary, but also a breast cancer survivor. Spanish Honor Society Initiates New Recycling Program — SRHS Spanish Honor Society

The Seminole Ridge team at the Komen Race for the Cure. members are concerned about the labeled for teachers to dispose of environment and the amount of any type of marker: Expo, Sharpie, plastic waste. They did research Crayola or any other brand. Every and discovered that Crayola has a few weeks, a Spanish Honor Somarker recycling program. They ciety member will come around enrolled SRHS in the program and to collect the markers to ship out, have placed collection boxes in the with Crayola supplying the shipplanning rooms of each building. ping label to send the markers off The boxes will be decorated and to be recycled.

RPBES CELEBRATES FIRST RESPONDERS

On Jan. 15, Royal Palm Beach Elementary School hosted a breakfast to celebrate First Responders Appreciation Week. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and even K-9 officer Chloe joined students in the cafeteria. First responders enjoyed breakfast while first-grade students performed a thank-you song and read thankyou notes. The students enjoyed meeting with first responders, especially Chloe. Local stations received additional notes from students for those who were unable to attend.

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Shelly Pappas, Alison Brumer and Paul Jackson visiting in the main lobby.

Owner Gary Koolik addresses a packed lobby.

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Wendy O’Donnell, Louis Eisenberg holding Taylor, Marissa Eisenberg and Margit Voell with Andrea.

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Celebrating its 16th year, JustWorld International held a “Sweet 16” birthday gala at Belle Herbe Farm on Friday, Jan. 25. Presented by the Palm Beach Masters Series and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss, more than 700 people attended the event, which raised money to support JustWorld’s partner locations serving children around the world. Guests enjoyed cocktails, silent and live auctions, a candy bar, music, dancing and more. For more information, visit www.justworldinternational.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

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I’m writing this from my family home in Wisconsin because both of my parents got sick at once, and mom asked me to come. Dad is 89, and she is 90. So, when one of them asks you to come, you come. Plus, her request was cloaked in the mysterious statement, “I need the living room vacuumed.” Which, even to those of you who do not know her, comes across as a pretty flimsy excuse for air travel. Within 24 hours, I was in the sky. It was 18 degrees when I arrived. “Where’s your coat?” Mom demanded. I like to travel light, but I had forgotten what 18 degrees felt like. When I changed planes in Minneapolis, it was 4. It was

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An updated King Arthur story, set in modern England, is the charming conceit behind The Kid Who Would Be King. Just as in the Camelot stories, England is split and angry and in need of a leader who has courage and perseverance. Well, Arthur is not around, so why not 12-year-old Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis), a rather chubby, sweet kid who is willing to stand up to bullies? Alex is a good kid, willing to intervene against the two toughest kids in school, Lance (Tom Taylor) and Kaye (Rhianna Dorris) when they attack his best friend Bedders (Dean Chaumoo). He gets detention for that, along with the bullies. Leaving school, they chase him, he runs and hides in a building site where he finds a sword in a stone. He pulls it out and, not knowing its meaning, hides it in his closet. Suddenly, monsters are after him. Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson), buried millennia ago by Merlin, is awakened

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tricks the two teen thugs into accepting knighthoods from him, Lance becoming Lancelot, of course, and Kaye as Lady Kaye. With Bedders, renamed Bedevere, already in the group, they battle a few fearsome monsters and set off on a journey across England. Merton gets them off a bus and starts them walking, although they’re a long distance off, near Stonehenge. Alex begins to grow up, the bullies learn some responsibility and Bedders becomes the moral center of the group. Eventually, of course, they enter the underworld for a battle that leads into another one at the school. Much of the film is rather simple and juvenile, perfect for kids, particularly boys, although the major role taken by the female Kaye as a fierce warrior is notable. Many of the gags were set to be enjoyed by that crowd and not so much by adults. Mixing with all of that is a so-called moral message that had to be stated over and

over rather than shown, which would be better for adults. The acting, considering most of it was done by young people, was remarkably good. Louis Ashbourne Serkis, son of great body capture actor Andy Serkis, was perfectly sincere and stalwart while trying to balance the leadership needed with reassurances to his mother (Denise Gough), who is partly convinced he is nuts. There is a great scene where he demonstrates that he is quite sane. She gives a charming performance as a single mother who is semi-clueless as to what is happening. Taylor and Dorris are appropriately nasty, even a bit slimy, but then strong supporters, giving solid performances. Ferguson is wasted; most of what she does goes through CGI and not very well. Stewart, who in the few scenes he is in looks like he just rolled out of bed and came on set, is appropriately stern and avuncular. Imrie steals a lot of his scenes, but often through over-acting. Since the part is more or less

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The Norton’s re-installed Persian Sea Life Ceiling by Dale Chihuly.

A transformed Norton Museum of Art reopens to the public on Saturday, Feb. 9. The free festivities start at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m., beginning with a parade around the building led by Florida Atlantic University’s Parliament Sound Pep Band and featuring giant collaged puppets and ornaments made and carried by members of the community. The public is invited to join in the parade. Festivities continue with a 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting, followed by a free “open house,” featuring the opening of eight special exhibitions, new galleries, new acquisitions, old favorites, live music throughout the museum campus, shopping in the new museum store, the new restaurant and information about new programs. Founded in 1941, the Norton Museum of Art is recognized for its distinguished holdings in American, European and Chinese art, and a continually expanding presence for photography and contemporary art. Its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century European painting and sculpture include works by Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse and Picasso, and American works by Stuart Davis, Hopper, O’Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. The museum presents special programs for adults and children throughout the year. In early 2016, the Norton broke ground for a visionary expansion

Feeding The Hungry Inaugural ‘Sharing The Love’ Bash Feb. 16 In Wellington Feeding the Hungry Inc. will host its inaugural fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 16 with its “Sharing the Love” bash at the Wellington National Golf Club from 7 to 11 p.m. The fast-growing nonprofit organization provides tutoring for children and ESOL classes to adults and distributes more than 20,000 pounds of food, as well as clothing, furniture, toys, appliances and home goods, to more than 400 families from five locations within Palm Beach County. For 10 years, Feeding the Hungry Inc. has offered a restoration to humanity by giving back to those most in need within the community. The nonprofit was launched in 2009 by Omar Portocarrero, a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in West Palm Beach, after visiting

Casa del Monte, a mobile home community with roughly 670 units and more than 5,000 people, including 1,000 kids, desperately in need of assistance. Throughout the years, Portocarrero and his band of volunteers has grown to a dedicated team of 15 people who tirelessly deliver food every Wednesday to local mobile home communities in Palm Beach County, as well as additional life necessities that are donated from local organizations, Realtors and members of the community. In 2011, the organization was able to purchase a double-wide trailer to further its mission. The goal was to establish trusting relationships with the residents of Casa del Monte in order to improve the residents’ quality of life. Throughout the years, the pro-

gram has developed into serving five communities by distributing food to over 3,000 families a month. It now also offers financial assistance for rent, utilities and medicine. Feeding the Hungry Inc. has a dream to expand locations and build a unifying 24,000-squarefoot distribution and community support center that will house its program and also a soup kitchen, counseling services, storage capabilities and job skills classes all under one roof. The fundraising “Sharing the Love” Bash will be held at the Wellington National Golf Club located at 400 Binks Forest Drive in Wellington. For more information, or to buy tickets to the Feb. 16 event, visit www.feedingthehungryinc.org.

that reorients the Norton’s entrance to the main thoroughfare of South Dixie Highway, restoring the symmetry of the museum’s original 1941 design, and includes a new west wing that doubles education space and increases gallery space for the Norton’s renowned collection. The campus creates a museum in a garden, featuring new, verdant spaces and a sculpture garden. The Norton is also presenting the following programs in February: Live! At the Norton — This annual concert series returns for its 17th season, debuting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 with “The Music of David Lang.” One of America's most acclaimed composers, Lang’s opera, orchestra, chamber and solo works have been performed around the world. Lang will introduce the concert, which features an array of musicians. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for members. The Return of Art After Dark — Now from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays beginning Feb. 15, this free event is where culture and entertainment meet. The series moves to Fridays, expands by an hour to 10 p.m., and includes the debut of programs such as Pop Sessions — where the evening’s offerings are “louder and looser” — and Norton Cinema, which will present screenings of independent and rarely seen films and documentaries. Feb. 15 features Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Hilton Als in conversation with Norton Director Hope Alswang, and a performance

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continued from page 1 right in contrast to the rest of the structure.” Board members thanked the owners for agreeing to maintain some grass parking instead of paved parking. “When I bought this place, I was about to upgrade the landscaping and pave the parking lot, but we had to go through this site planning process, and the village told me that they like green spaces and preferred that some of our parking, next to the park, remain grass,” Mickelson said. Village officials said a portion of parking for churches is allowed to

by New York-based singer-songwriter Sirintip and her quartet, playing a blend of pop, R&B, electronic and jazz. Feb. 22 features photo-based artist Adam Fuss, who discusses his camera-less photography practice with photography curator Tim B. Wride. Ellen E. Roberts, curator of American art, discusses her new book about the museum’s namesake, Ralph Norton. Popular 1990s acoustic pop-rock band InHouse presents a 20th anniversary reunion concert with its original lineup. Chinese New Year — This free event will return from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. To showcase its world-class collection of Chinese art, the Norton offers free festivities with dances performed by the Lee Koon Hung Kung Fu Chinese Martial Arts Association, followed by an exciting array of programs and activities in celebration of Chinese culture, including a concert by the acclaimed ensemble Music From China, and culminating with fireworks over the Intracoastal Waterway. Black History Family Day — Black History Family Day on Saturday, Feb. 23 celebrates the art and cultural histories of black Floridians and work by artists of African descent. It includes the Olujimi Dance Theatre, directed by Michelle Grant- Murray, and a tribute in music and poetry to Florida native James Weldon Johnson on the centennial of the iconic song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (also known as “The Negro National Anthem”), for which he wrote the lyrics.

be grass, because most spaces are only used weekly. With four campus locations in the St. Louis area, and two in Palm Beach County, Faith Church has been called one of the most influential churches in America. It’s a family organization where the founder, his wife, their son and daughter-in-law are all pastors. The church relies heavily on technology and social media to grow. The Royal Palm Beach location already has a staff of 11 and started offering weekly services earlier this month. The updated site plan, recommended for approval by village staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission, will next go before the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for final approval.

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Norton Feb. 16. The Norton Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays. Admission is free for members and $18 for general admission, $15 for seniors, $5 for students with a valid school ID and free for children age 12 and under. Teachers are free with a valid school ID, and active military (and immediate family) are free with a valid military ID. Museum admission is free to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. Free parking is available across the street at 1501 S. Dixie Highway. For additional information, call (561) 832-5196. Visit www. norton.org for parade and program details and information.

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continued from page 3 tion this summer, a $14 million project that will expand it from two to four lanes, as well as another $4 million four-lane project. There are other projects planned for Royal Palm Beach Blvd., as well as Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Blvd. and Orange Blvd to Northlake Blvd. “Those projects on Seminole Pratt Whitney will be under construction later this summer,” Ricks said. “Overall, for this district, we’ve got $45 million worth of projects this year and next year.” Another town hall meeting organized by McKinlay’s office will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at The Acreage branch library (15801 Orange Blvd.). For more info., contact Kelley Burke at (561) 355-2206 or kburke@ pbcgov.org.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday Feb. 2 • The 2019 South Florida Fair will continue through Sunday, Feb. 3 at the South Florida Fairgrounds featuring a “Superheroes” theme. For tickets and more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • Equestrian Trails Elementary School (9720 Stribling Way, Wellington) will host a garage sale on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be plenty of items for sale, and the entire community is invited. For more info., call (561) 904-9600. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its annual Kids Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Clean out your child’s room or get great bargains on items for children. For more info., call (561) 753-1232 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The Palm Beach Zoo will host Dragonfest, its annual celebration of the Chinese New Year, on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The world-renowned John Wai Martial Arts Academy will celebrate the Year of the Pig with authentic dragon performances and lion dances in the interactive fountain area. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/ dragonfest-2019. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 9 a.m., with Beginners Tai Chi at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent, or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun With Coding for ages 7 and up on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to code with Coder Dojo mentors. Laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also welcome. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 2 during Saturday Night Lights starting at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Screaming Orphans on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info. Sunday, Feb. 3 • Wellington Parks & Recreation invites the public to attend Free Pickleball Clinics for all ages starting Sunday, Feb. 3, continuing March 3 and April 7, at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). For additional information and pickleball open play availability, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/openplay. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Feb. 3 from 9

a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Miniature Garden: Valentine’s Day for ages 14 and up on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. Let Cupid be your guide as you create a pint-sized garden for you or your valentine. Materials will be provided. Bring a glue gun if you have one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 3 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For tickets, or more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. Monday, Feb. 4 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images on Monday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.; and Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6030 to make an appointment. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Ozobot Madness for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Gain skills in logic and computer programming with these fun and adorable robots. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Folkestone/Yarmouth Communities on Monday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 7914796 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Feb. 4, 11 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) with refreshments at 7 p.m. Call Roy Moore at (561) 422-2189 for more info. Tuesday, Feb. 5 • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and Thursday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Paper Weaving for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. Transform simple strips of paper into dynamic paper weavings. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 5 on Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 3 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t

wait for you to read them a story. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host This Little Piggy Had Chinese New Year for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. It’s the Year of the Pig. Celebrate with pig stories, games, crafts and activities that highlight Chinese New Year. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding With Tech Toys: Bee-Bots for ages 6 to 9 on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming with fun games and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in Rye Terrace on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will hold its monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. with light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). The speaker will be Dr. Mark Cook, section leader of the Everglades Systems Assessment Section of the South Florida Water Management District. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. Wednesday, Feb. 6 • Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a Hiring Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton (1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach). A 30,000-square-foot store at 816 S. State Road 7 in Wellington will open on Wednesday, March 20. The new store is bringing approximately 140 full-time and part-time career opportunities to the area. Visit www.sprouts.com/careers or call (866) 925-2396 for non-managerial roles. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Fridays, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Painting on Glass: Monet’s Garden for ages 14 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pirate Arrrt!” for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. Create colorful, pirate-themed artwork that you can hang in your captain’s quarters. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet With Project Linus for ages 16 and up on Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 4 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in

need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Drop in for all or part of the time. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Paper Mosaics for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Arrange pieces of paper to make a colorful masterpiece. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in Wiltshire Village on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, then this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. Thursday, Feb. 7 • The Future of Medicine Summit XII, presented by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, will take place Thursday, Feb. 7 and Friday, Feb. 8 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. The event will feature Dr. Patrice A. Harris, president-elect of the American Medical Association. The event opens on Feb. 7 with a VIP reception, poster symposium and exhibit hall at 5 p.m., followed by a VIP dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. The all-day sessions are set for Friday, Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info., contact Katherine Zuber at katherinez@pbcms.org or (561) 433-3940, ext. 102, or visit www. pbcms.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page: Scrapbooking Fun for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Bring personal photos or memorabilia. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chinese Zodiac Charms for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Learn about the Chinese zodiac and make a fun craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Miss Carly’s Crochet Class for ages 9 and up on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. Learn the basics of crochet or show off your crochet skills and help newbies. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and skein of worsted-weight yarn. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on your current project and share ideas with new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the King’s Academy performing Broadway music, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Thursday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Main Multipurpose Room at the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). The program will feature a presentation by Software MacKiev representative Mark Olsen. Olsen will discuss the newest information and features of FamilyTreeMaker. For more info., contact the GSPBC at (561) 616-3455 or ancestry@gensocofpbc.org. Learn more at www.gensocofpbc.org. Friday, Feb. 8 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Our Presidents for ages 5 to 10 on Friday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Presidents Day is the perfect time to make a patriotic craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Broken Hearts PopUp Cards & Valentine’s Crafts for ages 12 to 17 on Friday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. Create special Valentine’s Day cards and crafts to share. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Kids Cancer Foundation will host a Valentine’s Day Kids Night Out on Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with activities provided by Art Cellar. For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org. Saturday, Feb. 9 • The Race for Freedom 5K Run & Walk sponsored by the Palm Beach County Human Trafficking Task Force will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion. Check-in starts at 6:30 a.m., and the race begins on 8 a.m. For more info., e-mail foleyr@pbso.org or visit www. pbcpba.org/ht-5k. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Three Dog Night tribute concert by Celebrate on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info. Sunday, Feb. 10 • A Day for Autism: Building Bridges with Law Enforcement Picnic will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. RSVP at https://adayforautismpicnic.eventbrite.com. • The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 10 with the Ylvisaker Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • Chabad of Royal Palm Beach will host its 10th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center (129 Sparrow Drive, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com. • Second annual World Championship Equestrian Triathlon at Deeridge Farms to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. For more info., contact Christine Martin at cmartin@bgcpbc.org or visit www. bgcpbc.org. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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American Rhino Launches Pop-Up Shop At WEF Show Grounds

To kick off its first year having a booth at the 12-week 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival, American Rhino hosted an exclusive popup party at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Jan. 19. American Rhino was born during a family trip to Kenya. The brand is dedicated to selling high-quality apparel, handbags, footwear, homeware and accessories in an effort to preserve critically endangered African wildlife through funding local conservation organizations located in Kenya and beyond. The event gave attendees the chance to mingle, shop

and learn more about conservation efforts for endangered animals in Africa during the $72,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI2* at WEF. Guests enjoyed complimentary sundowners and small bites as they perused the experiential retail space featuring the American Rhino clothing line. “We went to Kenya and had one of those unbelievable trips,” founder Chris Welles recalled. “Our guides challenged us to come back and participate in an off-road race that supports rhino conservation. They never thought we’d show up, but we did! American Rhino was born from those

experiences, and we are committed to use our proceeds to support conservation efforts in Africa. All American Rhino products are manufactured in Africa to support the economy and encourage positive employment habits.”

Those interested in learning more about American Rhino or making a purchase can visit the pop-up shop at PBIEC from now through March 31. For more information, visit www.americanrhino.com.

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Palms West Hospital Achieves Children’s Oncology Group Accreditation Palms West Hospital recently announced that it has achieved Children’s Oncology Group (COG) accreditation. This prestigious milestone is the result of the hard work and dedication of the entire pediatric hematology/ oncology team. The Children’s Oncology Group is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood and adolescent cancer research. Uniting more than 9,000 experts in childhood cancer at more than 200 leading children’s hospitals, universities and cancer centers around the world, their goal is to

cure all children and adolescents with cancer, reduce the short and long-term complications of cancer treatments, determine the causes of childhood cancer and find ways to prevent it. “We are extremely pleased about this wonderful partnership,” said Caren Bock, director of pediatric services. “This enables us to collaborate with fellow scientists and medical staff across the globe to develop, discover, and provide advanced treatment options for our patients, as well as offer participation in the latest clinical trials.” More than 90 percent of the

14,000 children and adolescents diagnosed each year with cancer in the U.S. are cared for at a Children’s Oncology Group member institution. This number doesn’t include the adolescents and young adults (up to age 30) who are statistically proven to have better cure rates when treated by pediatric oncologists on COG protocols as well. With nearly 100 active clinical trials open at any given time, the COG’s studies are determined to find the underlying biology of childhood cancer diseases, involving new and emerging treatments, supportive care and survivorship.

Palms West Hospital is proud to serve the community and offers all the pediatric subspecialists needed to take care of these patients, alongside the dedicated nurses and staff. “I am so proud of our pediatric oncology team,” said Josh DeTillio, CEO of Palms West Hospital. “Earning the COG accreditation is a true testament of our teams’ commitment to provide our community with the best care. With this accreditation, our hospital can now offer the most advanced clinical trials to our most precious patients.”

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Arden Adds Amy Blackman As New Community Manager

Community life continues to grow at Arden, South Florida’s only “agrihood” and among the few places in the country to feature a farm as a central component to community life. The master-planned community in western Palm Beach County recently added Amy Blackman to serve as community manager. She will be responsible for estab-

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lishing positive relationships and supporting all homeowners with their HOA needs. Blackman brings to Arden extensive experience in recreation management, previously serving as recreation superintendent for the City of Boynton Beach and recreation supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach. She is a licensed community association manager, a

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the YMCA of South Palm Beach County and Manatee Elementary School in Lake Worth. She previously served on the drowning prevention task force for WaterSmart Palm Beach County and on the covenant enforcement committee for the Lake Charleston HOA. Blackman is a native of Strongsville, Ohio, and she earned her bachelor’s degree in recreation

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Broncos Basketball Boys Take 63-43 Win Over King’s Academy

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School boys basketball team weathered an early surge by the King’s Academy and cruised to a 63-43 victory on the road against the host Lions on Friday, Jan. 26. The Broncos (15-5) were led by Eduardo Diaz with 17 points and two three-point baskets. The Lions jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first two min-

utes of the game, but the Broncos quickly rallied back to grab a 1310 lead, which forced a timeout by the Lions. The Broncos held the momentum for the balance of the first half, leading 37-18, in addition to holding the Lions to single-digit scoring in the second period. The King’s Academy established some early steam in the third period, outscoring the Broncos 15-7, but with Palm Beach Central

holding such a lead, it made for a difficult quest for the Lions to climb close enough to challenge for the lead. The Broncos poured on the offense in the final period to pull away, despite a valiant effort by the Lions, and closed out the contest with a 20-point victory, 63-43. The win improved the Broncos to 15-5 after winning three games straight. Top performances on the night for the Broncos were Diaz with 17

points and two three-point baskets; Alphonse Alfred scored 12 points and recorded a three-point basket. The Broncos were also 18 for 22 from the free-throw line. Palm Beach Central is scheduled to travel across town to play rival and district foe Wellington High School on Friday, Feb. 1 in a much-anticipated rematch, after the Broncos bested Wellington in their first meeting of the season. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.

Palm Beach Central’s Alphonse Alfred wins the tip-off to start the game.

Bronco William Van Hook finds a seam in the Lion defense.

Palm Beach Central’s Justin Harrison takes a shot at the net.

Eduardo Diaz goes up for a two-point basket for the Broncos.

Andrew Flete takes the ball up the court for the Broncos.

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Hawks Basketball Girls Continue Streak With Win Over Lancers

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School girls basketball team hosted John I. Leonard High School on Thursday, Jan. 24, coming away with an impressive 50-34 victory. The win marked the second victory against the Lancers this season and improved the Hawks’ win streak to 10.

Seminole Ridge (18-2) found themselves down 2-0 in the early minutes of the game, but the Lancers’ lead was brief. The Hawks responded with 14 unanswered points to close the first period 14-3. The Lancers struggled to finish at the rim against a quick and physical Seminole Ridge defense and were held to single digits nearly the whole first half. A pair

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Darragh Kenny Claims $134,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*

The 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival hosted its third Saturday Night Lights event on Saturday, Jan. 26 under rainy skies, but it did not dampen the level of competition seen in the $134,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*. Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Classic Dream came away with the win in the highlight class of WEF 3. The first rider went to post an hour earlier than the usual Saturday night start time due to expected inclement weather conditions. A total of 45 entries competed over a course designed by Peter Grant of Canada. Ten were clear in the first round to advance to the jumpoff. Seven of those 10 were double clear, leading to a very fast second round for the top prize. The first to go clear in both rounds was Juan Pablo Betancourt on his own Dreamer des Bergeries. They put in a solid trip in 51.78 seconds, which would slot them into seventh place. Sixth place went to Catherine Tyree on Mary and Joe Tyree’s Catungee, who was clear in 45.38 seconds. Beat Mändli and Grant Road Partners LLC’s Galan S brought the leading time down to 45.36 seconds for fifth place.

Next into the ring was Kenny on Classic Dream, a nine-yearold German sport horse gelding owned by Kenny and Ann Thompson. They blistered around the course with tight rollbacks in two spots to post a time of 42.42 seconds. “I kind of just went,” said Kenny of his jump-off plan. “He hasn’t done so many jump-offs. He has never jumped a Grand Prix like this before in his life, but he really wants to do a good job. I think I was lucky. I got a really good turn back to the Rolex [jump] and to the wall, and he just tries to miss the jumps, so for me, it is easy if I don’t screw it up.” Kenny purchased Classic Dream as a six-year-old with World Champion rider Jos Lansink, who then sold his share to Ann Thompson. “This is a really amazing result for us because we bought the horse when he was six, and we have produced him the whole way along,” Kenny said. “I think we are both really excited about the horse. Today he showed that he has a lot of quality and ability, and I think we are just going to take our time.”

Following Kenny in the ring was Beezie Madden on Abigail Wexner’s Chic Hin D Hyrencourt, who stopped the timers in 44.20 seconds for third place. Adrienne Sternlicht and Toulago, owned by Starlight Farms 1 LLC, placed fourth in 44.60 seconds. Madden and Chic Hin D Hyrencourt competed in the previous week’s Saturday Night Lights, where Madden said the horse was “kind of a victim of a not very good ride on my part.” “But tonight, he came back and was fantastic,” said the four-time Olympic medalist of the 11-yearold SBS gelding. “I was really happy with the way he reacted to coming back under the lights. I thought he was good enough in the first round to take a shot in the jump-off. When I saw Darragh’s tracks to the Rolex jump, I thought, ‘I’m not sure that I can go that tight!’ He’s getting there, and we’re forming a partnership. I’m really happy.” This is the pair’s fifth top-three finish in an FEI ranking class. “He has a lot of quality,” Madden said. “He’s quite a careful horse. He’s big and scopey, but sensitive at the same time. Again, it’s going to

VIP Soccer Program Starts Feb. 9 At Okeeheelee Park

The 2019 VIP spring soccer season at AYSO Region 345 at Okeeheelee Park will run from Saturday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, March 16. There are youth soccer programs available all across South Florida. Unfortunately, not all children are able to participate on mainstream teams. However, at AYSO Region 345’s VIP program, all children can experience and succeed at the most popular sport in the world. The AYSO VIP program is an adapted soccer program for children with special needs who cannot successfully participate on mainstream teams. The club calls the program VIP, which stands for “very important player.” VIP soccer allows children with a wide array of disabilities to be successful at the sport. VIP players can include those with visual impairment, auditory impairment, physical impairment, emotional impair-

ment, intellectual impairment, Autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy. VIP Buddies assist the players on the field and encourage them to do the best they can. It is a rewarding program for both the players and the buddies. The buddies are paired with players and help the players with everything from their warm-ups to their skill-specific tasks and scrimmages. Buddies play a vital role in the success of the program. Buddies assist players so that the parents can sit in the stands and cheer on their favorite soccer stars, something the players love. As helpful as the buddies are to the players, they also gain from the experience. Fourteen-year-old Jacob Munley is embarking on his fifth season as a buddy. “It is fun to teach others something I like,” he said, adding that despite being challenging at times, it is also very gratifying to help the players, and it makes him feel proud.

Sessions will be on Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. A registration fee of $40 per player includes a team jersey, shorts, socks and a trophy at the end of the season. Registration can be done by cash or check on Feb. 9 from 8 to 9 a.m. in the administration building at the fields before the soccer session begins. The program can always use more buddies. It is a great way to have a great time and, if needed, to also achieve volunteer community service hours. It is not required for buddies to attend every week of the season. Buddies should be ages 12 years or older. First-time buddies will need to attend a training session in the administration building on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8:30 a.m. immediately prior to the first VIP session. For more information about becoming a VIP player or buddy, contact VIP Administrator Rachel Forberger at rcforb@comcast.net or (561) 762-9069.

be all about getting a partnership together with him, but I think he has all the qualities I hope for in a championship-type horse.” Kent Farrington and Baltic Star 2, owned by Tanma Corp. and Farrington, came the closest to Kenny, but their time of 43.23 seconds fell just short of the win. “This is a horse that I have had for quite a few years,” said the Olympic team silver medalist of his 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding. “I got him when he was a young horse turning seven, and I produced him along the way. He is 10 this year, but I missed most of last year with him from my injury. He jumped the two-star Grand Prix here last year, and then took until September off. I think a lot of the horse, and I think he is going to win a lot of things. We just have to get our steering a little better than it was tonight, but we still gave it a good try.” Allyn Mann, director of strategic partnerships for Adequan,

Ireland’s Darragh Kenny aboard Classic Dream. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

was pleased to be the evening’s sponsor. “We’re just honored to be part of this and to be able to support, whether it’s dressage or jumping, at this level,” Mann said. “It’s just wonderful to be here. We are thankful that we can do

this, and thankful that it doesn’t always rain!” WEF continues with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class competition through March 31. For more information, visit www. pbiec.com.

Wellington Dog Park Partial Closure For Improvements Starts On Feb. 4

The small and medium sections of the Wellington Dog Park, located at 2975 Greenbriar Blvd., will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 4, as construction begins on a new washdown area. Construction is expected to continue through the beginning of March, with a tentative full park re-opening date of Saturday, March 16.

During this time, adjustments will be made to the large dog section to allow a separate space for small dog breeds to use the park during construction in the other areas. Signage has been posted at the park to inform visitors of the partial closing. Wellington officials apologize

for any inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding while the improvements are being completed. For questions, or additional information, call Jose Sanchez at (561) 791-4065. For additional information on Wellington parks facilities, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

India Shepherd goes up for a two-point basket for the Hawks.

Aneeshea Cason leaps up for a shot for the Hawks.

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continued from page 21 period. John I. Leonard pursued the fight, outscoring the Hawks 11-6 in the final period, but the Hawk lead was too great with the time remaining. Seminole Ridge secured a 10th-straight win 5034 and improved to 18-2 on the season. The Lancers fall to 15-10. Top performers for the Hawks were Thornton with 14 points and a three-point basket, while Johnson tallied 12 points and a three-point basket. Aneeshea Cason and Lynzie Smikle combined for 15 points.

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February 1 - February 7, 2019

The Town-Crier

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Herbie Pennell Cup

C.V. Whitney Cup*

USPA Gold Cup®*

December 30, 2018

February 13 – 24, 2019

February 24 – March 24, 2019

Joe Barry Cup

Butler Handicap

Gay Polo League™ Tournament

January 3 – 13, 2019

Ylvisaker Cup

January 11 – February 10, 2019

The Lucchese 40 Goal Challenge February 16, 2019

February 17, 2019

U.S. Women’s Open Final March 23, 2019

April 4 – 7, 2019

U.S. Open Polo Championship®*

March 27 – April 20–21, 2019 *Debuting this season, the GAUNTLET OF POLO™ Series is the ultimate test of the world’s preeminent teams, most skilled athletes and finest horses in pursuit of the three most prestigious titles in North America and up to $1 million in prize money

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