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GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE PASSES $12 MILLION IN LOCAL DONATIONS

Wellington Hosts Annual Father Daughter Dance At Village Park

Village Park hosted Wellington’s annual Father Daughter Dance in the gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 3. Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and all blends of families came together for dancing, dinner and games. The photo booth with props was a big hit, as well as the chocolate fountain. Beauty and the Beast made a surprise appearance to make it even more special. Page 5

Cavanaghs Have Served Local Insurance Needs Since The 1980s

Bob and Karen Cavanagh have been in the insurance field since the late 1970s and active members of the western communities since 1986. Residents of Wellington, they operate a longstanding Allstate agency in Royal Palm Beach. Page 7

Wellington’s Deeridge Farms Hosts The 2018 Palm Beach Masters

OPINION Avossa’s Exit Leaves The School District Leaderless... Again

The School District of Palm Beach County has been thrown into a leaderless turmoil yet again with this week’s surprise resignation of Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa, who will be leaving his position in June after just three years at the helm. Board members were blindsided. For someone who has pledged “recruit, reward, retain” when coming to hiring teachers for the district, Avossa chose not to “walk the walk.” Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 8 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................. 13 SCHOOLS.......................14 - 15 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS......................26 - 27 SPORTS..........................29 - 31 CALENDAR............................ 32 CLASSIFIEDS................ 33 - 36 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The ninth annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, was held Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The event distributed $1.5 million to local nonprofit organizations, bringing its grand total to more than $12 million since its creation in 2010. Shown above, GCC founders Mark, Katherine and Paige Bellissimo join key sponsors and representatives of this year’s three top-winning charities. Riders Shane Sweetnam, Lindsey Tomeu and Chloe White, sponsored by Spy Coast Farm/Lisa Lourie and Monica Preston, and corporate sponsor Dever Golf Cars, took the top prize for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. Coming in second were Carly Dvorkin, Daisy Farish and David Blake riding for Quantum House, sponsored by Pine Hollow and corporate sponsor the Shaughnessy family. Stem HQ/ TechGarage riders Gia Rinaldi, Kennedy McCauley and Haylie Rolfe finished third, sponsored by CP and corporate sponsor the Bainbridge Companies. STORY & MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 3 PHOTO BY BETSY LABELLE/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Board Selects Michael Brillhart For Manager Post

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors hired Michael Brillhart as their new district manager Wednesday, subject to references, background checks and salary negotiation. Brillhart, who lives in Vero Beach and has history as a planner for various municipalities and special districts, was the last remaining candidate in the field after the other candidate, former Wellington Village Engineer Bill Riebe, took another position. At the request of some supervisors, the board was also considering Director of Operations & Maintenance Rob Robinson, who has been serving as acting manager, for the permanent position. Ultimately, however, the board selected Brillhart after talking with Supervisor Jennifer Hager, who was not at the previous meeting, and was attending the reconvened meeting by telephone.

Human relations attorney Lara Donlon said the board had the option of selecting from the pool of existing candidates, and since last week, one of those candidates, Riebe, had taken another job, leaving only Brillhart. If the board was not satisfied, it could reject the candidate pool and begin another search, or look toward the acting manager. Supervisor Gary Dunkley said he favored Brillhart and felt Robinson lacked the experience as manager. “I recommend that we take the last one standing, because not only was he consistent, but he’s more than qualified,” Dunkley said. “He has experience and education.” Supervisor Ralph Bair agreed with Dunkley. “He has the education and everything that we need for guidance for a while to come,” Bair said. “I think that’s the best course of action.” Supervisor Carol Jacobs also

agreed to Brillhart as her choice. “When he interviewed at the last meeting, he was my choice. I think he has the education, and he has worked many years in government. I think that is our best bet right now with a lot of new people on staff,” Jacobs said. “Right now, we are falling behind, and I want to get back on track. He is highly qualified. I think the HR attorney needs to do her process where she checks up his references and salary range.” Hager asked whether anyone had reconsidered Robinson for the position. Argue said the board had to first consider the candidate pool, pointing out that Robinson withdrew his original application. The board had the option of rejecting the candidate pool before it considered Robinson. Hager said she would be ready to make a motion to appoint Robinson if the board rejected the candidate pool, and made a motion See ITID MANAGER, page 7

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Parks & Recreation Department is seeking proposals for new classes and programs at the Wellington Community Center. The village offers a variety of classes and programs at the facility. It continues to look for independent contractors who wish to share their talents, positive energy and expertise through new community center programs. Chris O’Connor, community programs coordinator for the village, is receiving proposal submissions. “We’re trying to look and see if there is anyone who has interest in providing something like what we suggested, or something beyond that maybe we aren’t thinking of,” O’Connor said.

Some of the suggested program ideas include handyman do-ityourself shop classes, photography and videography classes, cooking and food prep classes, art classes of various forms, wellness programs such as tai chi and education programs. The proposals are not limited to these program ideas, and the department looks to find ways to offer community programs to all age groups. “We’re trying to take some programs that are usually geared toward adults, but we’re trying to see how that would do with kids, too,” O’Connor said. “We’re offering kids’ meditation and kids’ yoga classes. We’re hoping to see how that takes effect, and we’re hoping it gets a strong foothold here.”

O’Connor said the department learns about program ideas through its own meetings, as well as through word of mouth out in the community during events. “We’ve had success with people just reaching out to us and saying, ‘Hey, we’d like to provide Zumba in the area,’” O’Connor said. “For example, one of our dance programs has had a lot of success here.” O’Connor said it is important for proposal submissions to be clear and concise. “For us, details definitely help. The more specific you are in, one, what you can provide and, two, what you’re interested in providing, that definitely helps,” O’Connor said. “Flexibility is a big thing, too, so knowing we can See PROGRAMS, page 19

McKinlay Sees Busy Year Ahead As County Mayor

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay has many goals for the coming year countywide, as well as in her own District 6, which includes some of the poorest and most affluent areas of the county. “My district is so diverse, there are a whole lot of different areas to focus on,” McKinlay told the Town-Crier. “I will start way, way out west in the Glades communities, continuing to support any sort of infrastructure improvements and economic development opportunities. We are in the middle of our legislative session right now. We have been on the phone around the clock the last 48 hours making sure that we hold legislators’ feet to the fire on the promises they made under Senate Bill 10 to reinvest in workforce economic development and infrastructure projects in the Glades.” McKinlay, who was with the county’s lobbying staff before being elected commissioner in

2014, is also working with the staff to put pressure on the federal government to speed up repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee so there are no more evacuations from the Glades region like what happened during Hurricane Irma. “It was a dangerous situation when you didn’t have hospitals open, and it’s a wide stretch across Florida — almost the whole State Road 80 corridor had to be evacuated because the projection kept shifting,” she said. Another issue in the Glades area is to make sure that farmers can still farm. “We faced some threats last year to agricultural production,” she said. “I don’t want to do anything that supports taking any land out of active agricultural production. I was happy to see that the legislature was actually able to get the reservoir they needed working around those concerns.” Housing issues are a concern, See McKINLAY, page 19

VINCEREMOS GALA

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held its 31st annual Dinner & Benefit Auction on Friday, Feb. 2 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Riders of the Year and Volunteers of the Year were recognized, and the buckoff finals were held. Shown above are Volunteers of the Year Jolie Lobdell-Squadrito and Neva Rae Powers. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 21 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council Wants Wellington Seeks Community To Use Easements For Road Drainage Center Program Proposals By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council selected a method of stormwater retention Tuesday that uses 10 feet of residents’ easement as the primary method to get water off the roads and preserve their surfaces. In a special workshop before the county meeting, Randy Wertepny of Keshavarz & Associates, the town’s engineering consultant, presented three options for fixing drainage issues on the town’s roadways. Option 1, which was selected, will use 10 feet of residents’ frontage as a swale to retain stormwater. Option 2, which would use a small catch basin and culvert to direct water to the canal, was passed over. Option 3, which was selected

as a backup, would use a larger 10-foot by 20-foot catch basin and culvert. All three options would be voluntary, and any resident who objects to having his property used would be passed over. “We’ve looked at several alternative solutions for addressing some of the drainage concerns,” Wertepny said. “We’ve also evaluated not just low spots on the roads, where there was clear and evident erosion. Part of what we wanted to do was try to utilize some of the existing ditches and culverts, so anywhere where we came across a culvert, we looked at it to try to see the condition, if it is causing an issue with the roadway today or can we utilize it for future drainage.” Using a locator map with GPS See DRAINAGE, page 4

Artist Patrick Roggenbau Finds Home In Wellington

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Patrick Roggenbau, a European Renaissance artist, celebrates his art and shares his masterworks created while living in Wellington throughout South Florida. Born and raised in Aachen, Germany, he grew up with two main passions: art and horses. “For me, it has always been art and horses,” he said. “So, I always focused on both, the art of training horses and paintings.” The artist is drawn to Wellington, like many world-class equestrians, as a place where he can focus on his art without losing his upbringing with horses. “Growing up in Aachen, you breathe horses,” Roggenbau said. “The CHIO Aachen competition in

July is one of the biggest events in Germany — in fact, in the world. Every year, it takes over the entire city. People who have nothing to do with horses join in the event because it’s the biggest social event of the year; a huge, weeklong gathering.” Bringing together the lifestyle of art, Roggenbau is welcoming. “I’m an artist who really loves to relate with people. I love the feedback,” he said. “I always have a relationship with my work. I love to talk about it, and I love people and the social gatherings. For me, it is about connecting with people.” He has an upcoming show at Art Wynwood, Feb. 15-19, in Miami. “It’s such a gift, art, for me,” he explained. “The more I can show

my art and connect with others, the happier I am.” During the past 10 years, he has shown his works in Bologna, Italy; Chicago; and Wiesbaden, Germany. In 2009, Roggenbau was one of four selected artists to participate in a month-long event for the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. “We started showcasing our art for one month in Aachen, and then the show traveled around Germany, and finally to Berlin,” he said. Now he showcases his art here in Wellington, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. “A few years ago, I moved to Florida full-time, and I’m focused on my art. I paint people, horses, landscapes and dogs — just about anything. I like to capture the

soul of the being in front of me. I want to capture the personality,” Roggenbau said. “There is something special there. That is my duty as an artist to bring that out. It’s something that has more than a momentary message. It’s something that is forever.” He is also a creator of beautiful murals, a canvas painter, and he also sketches illustrations for books and more. Often compared to Caravaggio, he just completed a show that took place at Bahia Mar Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale. “At my last art show, someone compared me to Caravaggio, a contemporary take on him. My roots show through, my Renaissance training,” he said. “One world nurtures the other. I loved See ROGGENBAU, page 19

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NEWS

$1.5 Million In 2018 Giving Lifts GCC Over $12 Million Mark

On Saturday, Feb. 3, thousands cheered as the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, distributed $1.5 million to local nonprofit organizations at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The GCC has become a highlight of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival and has distributed in excess of $12.2 million to more than 220 local organizations in nine years. The GCC is an exciting show jumping event that brings hope to dozens of Palm Beach County charities every year. This year’s theme, “A Night When Everyone’s a Star,” highlighted the many perspectives that stardom can feature, from the hundreds of nonprofit representatives and volunteers, to the event sponsors and the riders, dressed as their favorite movie characters. All 12 Wellington public schools joined in the festivities by participating in a Chalk Art Festival inspiring others to give. The winning team of riders were Shane Sweetnam, Lindsey Tomeu and Chloe White, sponsored by Spy Coast Farm/Lisa Lourie and Monica Preston, and corporate sponsor Dever Golf Cars. They came in the ring dressed as characters from the movie Grease. Their teamwork and sportsmanship paid off for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, a nonprofit organization that facilitates student achievement, earning the top prize of $150,000. The sliding scale for the balance of the proceeds gave all participating nonprofits a minimum of $15,000, ensuring that everyone was a winner. The three riders made up the top team of the night out of 29 pro-am combinations, paired with randomly selected Palm Beach County charities. Each team was made up of junior and amateur riders competing side-by-side with top professionals. “The Education Foundation serves the nation’s 10th-largest school district. There are 200,000 children in this district,” said James Gavrilos, president and CEO of the Education Foundation. “With the funds that are donated tonight because of what you young people have done, we’re going to change lives. We’re going to educate kids... If we don’t educate our children, prepare them for college, prepare them for life, what’s going to happen for them? That’s why it’s so exciting to see this collabora-

tion of people coming together to change the world, one kid at a time — or in our case, 200,000 kids at a time.” Sponsor Lisa Lourie was proud of her team’s victory. “Monica Preston and I really enjoy doing this every year. We’re very fortunate to have people who are so committed and make sure that they have really good horses,” she said. “They really give it their all. But more importantly, of course, is the Education Foundation and the other charities that we’ve been able to assist. It’s very special. Monica and I are both residents of this area. It means a lot for us to give back.” This was the third year in a row that the Spy Coast Farm/Preston team has won the GCC, including team riders Shane Sweetnam and Lindsey Tomeu. It was the first time competing for Chloe White. For winning the third year in a row, Lourie and Preston donated a $15,000 bonus to Meals on Wheels. Sweetnam, who has ridden in the GCC every year, was captain of the winning team, riding Catch a Star HHS. He was joined by Tomeu on Gold Lux and White riding Miss Understood II. All three riders jumped clear over their courses and had the fastest combined time of the night. “We thought we left the door open a little bit,” Sweetnam said. “I had a younger horse, a little bit of change of dynamics to the team. So it wasn’t as fast as last year, but everyone did a great job. We’re here at the top again.” Tomeu, who was competing for the fifth time at the GCC, enjoyed the evening. “For me, it’s a great experience every year. I love it,” she said. “I love going fast. I was a little nervous, because I didn’t have the same horse that I’ve had in past years, but she stepped up to the plate tonight.” GCC founder Paige Bellissimo said that the impact of this event is incredible. “We’ve actually been measuring the impact, and last year alone, we touched more than 200,000 lives,” she said. “That’s the work that everyone is doing. It has been really special. I just want to say a big thank you to the sponsors, the riders and especially the charities.” Coming in second place was the team for Quantum House, sponsored by Pine Hollow and corporate sponsor the ShaughSee GCC, page 19

The Grease-themed team of Shane Sweetnam, Lindsey Tomeu and Chloe White took first place for the Education Foundation.

The Avatar-themed team of Gia Rinaldi, Kennedy McCauley and Haylie Rolfe captured third place for Stem HQ/TechGarage.

PHOTOS BY BETSY LABELLE/TOWN-CRIER

The winning rider teams, in their Hollywood-inspired costumes, celebrate after the Great Charity Challenge.

Sophia Gangale, Hannah Chin, Lily Thai, Amy Chen, Antonella Lopez Pisani and Sarah Kwon of Palm Beach Central High School with their chalk art design.

Julissa Salazar, Katie Neathery, Terri White and Olivia White of New Horizons Elementary School with their chalk art design.

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OUR OPINION

Dr. Avossa’s Exit Leaves School District Leaderless... Again

The School District of Palm Beach County has been thrown into a leaderless turmoil yet again with this week’s surprise resignation announcement by Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa, who will be leaving his position in June after just three years at the helm. Avossa came to Palm Beach County from Georgia after a national search. He brought solid credentials and seemed to be making some headway with his five-year strategic plan. He certainly made a few good moves along the way. In February 2016, he pulled a move out of the “downsize government” playbook, eliminating nearly 60 positions in the district’s regional offices, reducing staffs by more than half, eliminating what he has called “redundancy built into the system,” and channeled the approximately $4.5 million saved into the poorest schools within Palm Beach County. More recently, he helped successfully sell a sales surtax for much-needed facility improvements across the district. And he scored major points with district personnel last September in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, by closing schools in advance (to allow employees time to prepare for the storm) and extending closure of the district for a full week afterward (to allow those same employees time to return home, assess, restock and recover). Just two months ago, there was a sizable potential raise being discussed by the school board. Turns out, while the idea was being discussed, Avossa was approached by Palm Beach Gardens-based LRP Publications. In June, he will become LRP’s senior vice president and publisher of education products. Board members were blindsided by the announcement. For someone who has pledged

“recruit, reward, retain” when coming to hiring teachers for the district, Avossa chose not to “walk the walk.” And educators are well aware of this. They saw the money spent on a nationwide search that led to Avossa. They see the money that has traditionally been wasted at the district offices. They see the constant battle for tiny salary increases that their bargaining unit members approve because bread crumbs are better than complete starvation. To many, Avossa’s resignation of the $325,000-a-year position constitutes the equivalent of a restaurant “dine and dash.” Yes, he made a few good decisions, but was it really worthy of the nearly $1 million investment. It’s really bad optics when a leader is talking about making reforms, helping underprivileged communities, helping schools which are at the highest risk... and then jumps ship, quitting midstream for a private sector job. Avossa claims the move will allow him to “spend more time with family.” We’ve heard that before, and roll our eyes. In 1999, just one day after quitting to spend more time with his family, Miami Dolphins coach Jimmy Johnson decided to keep his job… which must have done wonders for his family’s self-esteem. In 2010, Urban Meyer cited this for leaving his head coaching position at Florida… and then got the lead position at Ohio State a year later. Whoever replaces Avossa — and all signs indicate it will be an internal promotion, not an external search — will be the district’s fourth superintendent in a decade. In a profession where continuity is crucial, such continual upheaval at the top means a total lack thereof. Let’s hope that this time, the school board finally gets it right.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Batcheler: Get Involved In Town

To all the residents of Loxahatchee Groves, I thank you for the support I received in the recent qualifying for the town council seats. I would hope the reason I was not challenged for the seat is that you believed through my service on various boards and/ or committees, and my input in town meetings during my 25-year Groves residency, that I will support you fairly and with integrity and transparency. The time is growing closer to our town election of a candidate for Seat 1 in Loxahatchee Groves on March 13, and I can only encourage you to vote, vote, vote. Out of the approximate 3,400 residents of Loxahatchee Groves, the town recognizes an extremely low number of voters each election. If you don’t vote, you cannot be heard. It does little good to complain after the fact if you never participated in making your voice heard through voting. The town council will have some very big decisions to make this year for the betterment of the town, and not all decisions will be popular, so I

encourage you to research your candidates and select the one you believe best represents the goals of your town as a whole. The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will be holding a candidate’s forum on Feb. 22, and I encourage you to come out with your well-prepared questions to ask the three candidates running for that seat. I will be in attendance, but only to introduce myself and meet residents. I will not be part of the forum, since I have been elected through qualifying. As always, I would welcome getting your contact information as concerned residents and offering solutions for moving our town forward. There is no doubt in my mind that there are many, many skilled and knowledgeable residents residing in the Groves who can add real value to our town decisions — residents able to look at all sides of a problem and come up with the best solutions for any problem encountered. I would also encourage residents to step up and offer to serve on the various committees within the town to assist council members in their decisions. You will make a difference if

you get involved. Our town is a unique and wonderful place to live that working together will only make better. I look forward to seeing you on Feb. 22 at the candidate forum and again on March 13 at the voting poll. Joyce Batcheler, Councilwoman-Elect Loxahatchee Groves

Support For Selena Smith

For almost 10 years, I have been chair of the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission on two different occasions. I have been closely involved on all the issues facing the Village of Royal Palm Beach. During that time, I have gotten to know Councilwoman Selena Smith as a hardworking and caring person. Even though I have moved, I believe Selena is the correct person to re-elect for another term. I have met and have had an opportunity to talk to her opponent. I believe, with time, he may be an asset to the village. At this time, however, I believe Selena is the person to re-elect. She remains dedicated to working with the seniors of Royal Palm

Beach, improving the infrastructure in La Mancha and increasing transparency with the residents. I am asking all the residents that I have been associated with during my tenure on Planning & Zoning to re-elect Selena Smith to another term on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Richard Becher Flagstaff, Ariz.

Little Tax Benefit For Workers

Amid all the hype about the new tax law allowing firms to give raises, comes a bit of reality. The respected HR consulting firm, Willis Towers Watson conducted a survey of 333 companies with 1,000 or more workers. Only three percent had offered raises, another four percent said they planned to and 13 percent said they might. A full 80 percent had no intention of sharing the tax windfall with employees. Pundits have predicted most of the money will go for stock buybacks, executive compensation and bigger dividends to shareholders, not raises. It seems they’re right. What about those reported bonuses in lieu of raises?

Read the fine print. Walmart will award $1,000 to only long-term employees. The average Walmarter, and there are about a million of them, will get $190. Attention, Walmart workers: Don’t spend it all in one place. Jay Schleifer Wellington

Abuse Victim Speaks Out

Abuse is a serious crime that the public does not want to come to light. Reading about Mayor Fred Pinto’s arrest for domestic battery has brought back fearsome recollections of my years as a battered wife. It was a time that I thought, finally, was in my past with all its shame and horrible memories. Your family and your friends do not know the fear that one goes through in an abusive relation-

ship that you desperately try to hide from everybody. In addition, there are children who many times become the victims, either from the physical harm, but even more so the emotional pain that never really goes away. Domestic abuse is no one-time incident that you can turn your back on and hope that it goes away. It does not. It keeps going and growing until the abused partner leaves or ends up dead. It is difficult to tell this story, for in my case, three people ended up dying, my former husband and his victims. I thankfully left that environment, but my children still live with the memory. Lenore White Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: For the record, the charges against Mr. Pinto were later dropped. He has described the situation as a misunderstanding.

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NEWS

Lox Groves Council OKs Staff Research On LGWCD Local Bill

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Town of Loxahatchee Groves staff asked for permission Tuesday to work on details of the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District becoming dependent to the town. A bill to allow the change, subject to a referendum, is making its way through the legislature in Tallahassee. Town Manager Bill Underwood said there are a number of issues that will need to be researched should such a change take place. “I don’t even know all the issues, but I do know that one of the items… says that all the resolutions that the district has come over in full force and effect until we say we don’t want them,” Underwood said. He added that there is an issue with the borders, which are not quite contiguous. The district will either need to reduce its borders,

Drainage

Road Easements

continued from page 1 markers, he said they had located about 290 areas on the roads that are in need of improvement. “Some of them are very minor; some of them are a little bit more major,” Wertepny said. “These are based on erosion, washboarding, deterioration of the road, culverts in bad condition, canal banks sloughing, visible signs above and beyond ponding, because we didn’t have ponding every day of the sessions.” Wertepny said they had sought the most typical and economical solution, using a swale, culvert or flume system to get standing water to the catch basins. “It’s something that you’re not

or the town will need to take in additional property. Underwood asked the council to allow town staff to work through what will be necessary for a clean transition for the district to become dependent in the event that the bill and the subsequent referendum both pass. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said the bill states that jurisdictional boundaries of the district will be amended as necessary to address parcels located within unincorporated areas or other municipalities. He pointed out that some parts of the district, such as Palms West Hospital and its outlying parcels, are outside of the town’s borders. “One thing that would be useful in the bill, for example, would be some sort of language that says if the boundaries of the town change, that the boundaries of the district would match the boundaries of the town, so that you would not have

to create a special act if we add a parcel,” Cirullo said. “If it passes, we will inherit this bill.” Cirullo said that if the bill passes, it might be necessary to pass another “glitch bill” to correct any oversights. “We’d like to at least understand what we are getting ourselves into,” he said. Councilman Todd McLendon made a motion, which passed unanimously, to authorize staff to work with the district and clear up whatever issues arise. “This came up a couple of days ago, and I started thinking about questions I would have,” McLendon said. “There’s a lot of questions I would have, and probably a lot of questions you guys would have, and there’s a lot of things that we don’t know — and it’s going to happen really quick.” Mayor Dave Browning pointed out that the hospital and the surrounding property was taken out of the town’s original incorporation

effort at the requirement of the Village of Royal Palm Beach, which wanted to annex the hospital itself. Browning also pointed out that the LGWCD does not provide any drainage to that area. “None of those properties drain into our canals,” he said. “They all have their own drainage, so we really don’t provide anything for them. We just get a little bit of assessment from them.” Cirullo said he did not know if there are actually any major issues but wanted to be prepared in the event there are. “We want to know that if an issue comes up, we’re going to try to address it,” he said. “If there is anything in that bill that I need council input on, we’ll ask the mayor to call a special meeting.” Councilman Dave DeMarois asked whether the bill provides for the transition of district employees to the town, and Cirullo said that is one of the issues.

“The bill doesn’t say either way,” Cirullo said. “You have to decide that.” Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel said the hospital and its surrounding property could bring in a lot of revenue. “If you haven’t checked this out, I would hope that you check it out,” Jarriel said. “Florida Statutes say that when you are bordered on all three sides, one town or another can make you pick which town you want to go with. I happen to know that we have the lowest taxes. I happen to know that Palms West [Hospital] is our neighbor, and they seem to be a good neighbor, and I think it’s time to start getting revenue for our town.” Browning said that right now, the hospital is happy being part of unincorporated Palm Beach County. McLendon said he agreed with Jarriel. “If we can incorporate that, we’re not adding to the impact

of our town,” he said. “All we’re adding is the financial. I think if we can work with the hospital, if they need different things that they cannot get from Palm Beach County land development-wise, I think we can work with them and give them some enticement.” During public comment, resident Nina Corning pointed out that if the bill passes, the referendum would be during the election of the district’s only supervisor that is elected by popular vote rather than acreage by proxy. She raised the question as to whether the referendum would be popular vote or proxy. “This needs to be written in there that this is going to be by acreage vote, because they need to have the right to decide whether they are going to have a vote anymore,” Corning said. McLendon said the bill does not specify how the referendum vote will be done.

necessarily going to need surveying and a custom design to fix,” he said. “What we’re finding is that the majority are standard-type applications.” The locations identified will be prioritized from one to five, with five describing a problem that could affect the safety of residents. Wertepny said all projects will be permitted through the South Florida Water Management District, explaining that the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District has a standing SFWMD permit for drainage projects, and that any municipality can get a general permit that eliminates the need to get a permit for some individual projects. “You’re allowed to do quite a bit of things,” he said, explaining that most of the B Road improvements were done without a permit. “Paving the road and putting the swales

adjacent to the roadway did not require a permit.” He noted that he had met with SFWMD officials that day to clarify what the town can do without a permit. Wertepny said the three options are based on whether the town has land it can use for water retention swales. “One of the biggest constraints that we have is that the dirt roads and the OGEM roads really range between 16 and 20 feet, so that’s really all the space we have to work with,” he said, explaining that the minimum space that the Florida Department of Transportation allows is 18 feet. He said the ideal situation is where an inlet is set outside the edge of the pavement. “In this case, we would acquire a 10-foot drainage easement from the property owner, so if they

commit to allowing us to have a 10-foot drainage easement, we could put the culvert outside of the roadway, which has a lot of benefits,” Wertepny said. “It allows water to get off the roadway. That’s the best thing you can do.” The catch basin would be located just above the bottom of the swale to allow sediment to settle. “This is no different than what B Road is operating right now,” he said. “You can barely even tell the difference in the catch basins sticking up once the sod is up and running.” Wertepny added that residents would have the opportunity to tie in their property for drainage onto the swale. Mayor Dave Browning pointed out that by using swales, the town would not be taking people’s property. “They will still have a deed to it,” Browning said. “We’re just

going to enhance the drainage for the roads, and also they’ll have the ability to drain into it.” Wertepny said that although residents still will own the property, FDOT standards require that fencing be at least 4 feet from the edge of the roadway to allow maintenance of the swale and to give a driver who loses control of his vehicle time to recover. In the second option, an inlet would drain directly into the canal using a 4-foot manhole on the edge of the road, with a chamber underneath that catches some of the sediment before it gets to the canal. This idea received negative comments from SFWMD, and it also requires regular maintenance to remove accumulated sediment. The third option would be a combination of the first and second options, to be used where the town is unable to get swale easements.

“We can get the catch basin off the road and sod an area,” Wertepny said, using an internal weir to hold the water and allow sediment to settle. “It’s not as good as having swales throughout, but it’s definitely better than [option 2].” During public comment, several residents spoke for and against the proposals. Those against the proposal said that the town would be taking people’s property for public use and causing hardship by disrupting landscaping and moving fences in order to create swales. Those in favor said they would gladly give easements on their property to have decent roads. During the regular meeting, Councilman Dave DeMarois made a motion to approve option 1 with option 3 as a backup where residents resisted giving a drainage easement, which carried 5-0.

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Cavanaghs Have Served Local Insurance Needs Since The 1980s

By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report Bob and Karen Cavanagh have been in the insurance field since the late 1970s and active members of the western communities since 1986. Residents of Wellington, they operate a longstanding Allstate agency in Royal Palm Beach. The Canvanaghs have been married for 38 years and have two children, who they raised in Wellington. The two met while working for Liberty Mutual in 1978. “Insurance brought us together and has kept us together ever since,” Karen said. In the early 1980s, the Cavanaghs began working for Allstate. Bob worked his way up from sales and management and now owns an independent Allstate agency. Karen is a licensed sales associate at the agency. The Cavanaghs provide auto, home, business and life insurance to numerous people in the community. Since relocating to Wellington from New York, the Cavanaghs have been in the same region serving as insurance providers for generations of local residents. “Many of our clients have been with us for the 32 years that we

have been here. The only difference is that we now insure their kids and their grandkids, too” Bob said. Many of the Cavanaghs’ clients are referral-based, which Bob credits to their high quality of customer service. Andrea Vallarella, the agency’s manager, has been working with the Cavanaghs for approximately 17 years, while Rhonda Totz, the agency’s sales producer, is soon coming up on her second year with the agency. Together, the four of them create the type of insurance company that knows and understands their clients individually and uniquely, making clients feel comfortable and secure — which is the Cavanaghs’ primary goal. The Cavanaghs promise 24hour customer service, and this, Karen explained, is a serious promise. “Bob has left in the middle of dinner to meet a client at the scene of their car accident,” she said. The Cavanaghs have solved issues for clients on countless nights and weekends, and even Christmas Eve and while on vacation. Dutiful customer service is what makes their Allstate agency stand

out, the Cavanaghs said. They provide the professionalism and devotion of a big and trustworthy insurance company, but also make it a priority to know and bond with their clients in order to care for them on a personal level. “People walk through that door, and they’re automatically family,” Karen said. The Cavanaghs noted that they did not always aspire to be insurance providers. However, through their work in the insurance field, they found something that most people strive for in any line of work: fulfillment. They were first introduced to this fulfillment when they began helping people whose insurance policies had been previously terminated. They had the opportunity to get people on insurance policies that were fit for their specific circumstances, and, ultimately, help people during their times of need. Moreover, the Cavanaghs took the fulfillment they found in insuring people and reflected it on to their community. They have made serving the western communities and its people their priority and passion. Their tight-knit Allstate agency in Royal Palm Beach is

only one of the many things binding the Cavanaghs to the community they watched grow over the years. The Cavanaghs have continuously served the community through numerous organizations, such as the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, and have done so since the early 1990s. Through the course of that time they have hosted numerous fundraisers for various nonprofit organizations, such as the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Research Institute and others. The Cavanaghs’ Allstate ties have also benefited the Wellington community through the Allstate Community Grant. Allstate matches or makes donations to specific charities through their agencies. With the Allstate Community Grant, the agency has been able to provide donations to several organizations, such as the Wellington Community Foundation. The Cavanaghs strive to provide comfort during times of need. Whether after an accident, after a hurricane or after a tragedy, the

Karen and Bob Cavanagh have been serving the insurance needs of the western communities since the 1980s. Cavanaghs will show up to help. With them, Allstate’s adage of “being in good hands” is not only a marketing slogan, but a promise they seek to keep. “Claim time is truly the moment of truth, and [for us] that is when clients know that they are in good hands,” Bob explained. “It is very rewarding for us to be able to help and protect people.”

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The Cavanaghs’ Allstate Agency is located at 11327 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 4, in Royal Palm Beach. The agency is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. For more information, call (561) 798-3056 or e-mail rcavanagh@ allstate.com.

Local Students Raising Money For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Two high school students from Wellington are among 10 students in Palm Beach County competing to raise the most money and be named Student of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Donella Romano, a junior at Palm Beach Central High School, and Jake Zimmerman, a senior at the King’s Academy, started fundraising Jan. 18 for a sevenweek campaign that goes through March 9. Every dollar they raise converts to one “vote,” and after the seven weeks, whoever has the most votes is crowned Student of the Year by the LLS’s Palm Beach area chapter. This is the second year of the local student competition. Last year, 12 students competed and together raised more than $105,000. According to the area LLS organization, this year’s group of 10 is on track to blaze past last year’s total amount raised by the time the winner is crowned on March 9. Each student puts together a team of friends and family who aid them during their many events during the campaign. The students also learn leadership skills as they lead their teams in fundraising. To help support the two local students, or learn about the other participating students, visit www. tinyurl.com/soypb18. You can donate directly by clicking on their photos. You can also visit one of several special events planned by the students. Romano lost her hero and best friend, her grandfather, to acute

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Rummage Sale At St. David’s

The St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church Women will host their annual rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon. Items at bargainbasement prices include household items, glassware, bed linens, blankets, prints, knick-knacks, gently used clothing/shoes, jewelry and CDs/books, as well as food items, such as chili, hot dogs and baked goods. The church is located at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., visit www.saintdavidsinthepines. org.

Improvements To Dorchester Park

Dorchester Park, located at 1679 Dorchester Place in Wellington, closed Friday, Feb. 2, as construction begins on a new observation platform and lighting improvements are made. Construction is expected to continue through early April, with a tentative park re-opening date of April 16. For questions, or additional information, call Senior Engineer Patrick Barthelemy at (561) 753-2419.

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A Chinese New Year event celebrating the Year of the Dog will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Olympia Clubhouse (9100 Fatio Blvd., Wellington).

myeloid leukemia (AML) when she was 11 years old. “Even though he is no longer with me, he is still my best friend, and I have worked to continue his legacy,” Romano said. “I continue to raise awareness on this lifechanging illness and raise money for charities and societies like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.” Her activities include a car wash on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in the River Bridge shopping plaza at 6706 Forest Hill Blvd. in Greenacres. On Sunday, Feb. 18, she will be asking for donations at the nearby Publix at River Bridge. She is working on setting up a skate night and several other car wash events before March 9. To contact her directly, e-mail donella2@icloud.com. When Zimmerman was 3 years old, his father was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. “His blood disorder benefits from the cancer research LLS funds,” Zimmerman said. “Because of this, we joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training (TNT) endurance program shortly after his diagnosis and continue to be a participant in TNT in an effort to raise funds and awareness. Now it is my turn to help fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.” His activities include a garage sale and bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14254 Aster Ave. in Wellington. Items to be sold include furniture, housewares, decorations, clothing, shoes, purses and more. Bake sale

items include cookies, brownies, banana bread and more. He is also planning an Orangetheory Fitness fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. for a 60-minute workout. After class, Jamba Juice will provide smoothies, and raffle tickets to win some great prizes will be available. Class size is limited, so call (561) 7538111 now to reserve your spot. There is a $20 minimum donation. Orangetheory Fitness is located at 11021 Southern Blvd., Suite 130, in Royal Palm Beach. To contact Zimmerman directly, e-mail jakezimm2000@yahoo. com. “My goal is to raise $15,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” Romano said. “All of the money I raise goes to [fight] leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and melanoma. It will all help the cancer patients in the hospital and those who are not yet in remission and receiving treatment. I am doing this because my grandfather passed in 2012, and I feel like this is the best way I can connect and help those who are fighting.” Romano said that raising funds for LLS has made her realize that you can’t take life for granted. “It really makes me want to help others who are fighting with this disease and help people like my grandfather,” she said. “I feel like this is my way of giving back to LLS after all that they did for my grandfather when he was in treatment. It makes me feel like I am helping in some way.” She noted that leadership skills

are necessary in the undertaking. “I had to create a whole team of my friends and family in order to create and carry out all of these events, and it has really given me a leadership role,” Romano said. Zimmerman urged the community to get involved in the campaign. “I have set a goal to raise $20,000 to help cure blood cancers. Supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in this area is really important,” he said. “My dad has a blood disease that he has had since I was very young, and he benefits from the cancer research. That is how I really have gotten connected with this cause.” He is proud of the work his team is doing. “We have had a team meeting, and I am directing my campaign as a whole. Sending out letters and personally asking for donations have helped me be more outgoing, and it has taught me how to handle rejection, because some people say no,” Zimmerman said. “I am grateful to LLS in Palm Beach because they have had multiple meetings with me on how best to raise money. Kellie Baker of LLS has been extraordinarily helpful. I also couldn’t do this without the support and help of my team.” The candidate who raises the most money at the end of the seven weeks will be named “Student of the Year” and will receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the college of their choice. LLS will also reward the Student of the Year runner-up with a $1,000 college scholarship. The 2018 Students of

as operations and maintenance director. “He will still be there for guidance,” she said. “I think at the top, we need to start hiring people qualified to run a district this size. I think Rob needs a few years of education, and I think he knows that.”

Argue pointed out that Robinson lives in the district, has the handson experience to run it and works hard without complaint, all while doing two jobs. Bair said that he thought the district needs someone with more governmental experience. Dunkley pointed out that Robinson had

originally withdrawn his application for the job. Dunkley made a motion to select Brillhart as manager, subject to reference checks, background screening and a salary agreement. The motion carried 4-1 with Hager dissenting.

Donella Romano the Year Grand Finale will be held Friday, March 9 at FPL’s Manatee Lagoon. Independent of the Student of the Year campaign, there will also be a Chick-Fil-A fundraiser for LLS on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green and Royal Palm

Jake Zimmerman Beach locations. Mention “LLS Fundraiser” and 20 percent of your purchase will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For more information about the Student of the Year Campaign, contact Campaign Manager Kellie Baker at kellie.baker@lls.org or (561) 623-4575.

WRMC Announces Grand Opening Of Weight Management Center

Wellington Regional Medical Center recently announced that it has opened the Weight Management Center, which will provide personalized, physician-directed weight management solutions in a newly renovated facility. The Weight Management Center at WRMC will offer customized weight-loss programs, dedicated treatment teams, health coaching, exercise physiologist/fitness instruction and nutrition management. The center includes a community classroom, where support groups and informational sessions are held monthly, and a fitness center. Weight-loss plans include four-week and 12-week programs, as well as programs for people who have had bariatric surgery. “Our programs are unique in that they are physician directed and personalized to fit a person’s

weight-loss goals,” said Dr. Emily Harrison, medical director of the Weight Management Center. “We start by learning their story to understand the root cause of the weight gain, and then customize a program to help them be successful. After the initial evaluation, follow up appointments may include meeting with a registered dietician, a fitness instructor or a health psychologist.” The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will help WRMC celebrate with a ribboncutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m., followed by a reception, open to the public, starting at 5 p.m. Guests are invited to tour the new facility, meet the team and enjoy refreshments. To learn more about WRMC, visit www.wellingtonregional. com.

tained the rank of colonel before being elevated to chief deputy a decade ago. Gauger and his wife Phyllis are the parents of two adult children and reside in Wellington. Limited tickets remain for the dinner, which is expected to sell out. Speakers paying tribute to Gauger include Town-Crier Publisher Barry Manning, former Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and several of his colleagues from the PBSO, including Tony Coms, Don Jacobs and Pat Halperin. To secure tickets, call either Lynn Balch at (561) 601-7297 or Dan Splain at (561) 282-6800. Proceeds from the event will fund charitable endeavors.

Feb. 23 and Wednesday, Feb. 21. The six-week class fee is $48 for Royal Palm Beach residents and $58 for non-residents To register for either of these classes, stop by the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at 100 Sweet Bay Lane or visit www. royalpalmbeach.com. Call (561) 790-5124 for more information.

NEWS BRIEFS The event will include many cultural performances, including a lion dance, tai chi demonstration and tea ceremony. For more info., call Deryck Mei at (561) 707-6989.

Art Society To Feature Ralph Papa Feb. 14

The Wellington Art Society will present well-known local plein air artist Ralph Papa as the featured demonstrator on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The meeting will be held at the Wellington Community Center. A meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and brief meeting. The evening will conclude with Papa’s demonstration and an art raffle. The meeting is open to all members and guests. Papa began painting on location in the Hudson Valley and the Hamptons on Long Island in the 1980s. His subjects are from nature, life experiences and personal reflections of family and friends. In addition to plein air painting, he does studio paintings, many of them larger than life faces creating pensive moods with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Papa is a passionate art activist, teaching drawing, painting and plein air workshops throughout Palm Beach County. As an art instructor, he believes that a fine visual artist must be able to accurately reproduce images with minimum effort, which will give them a better chance of success if they are true to who they are in

creating something unique. Papa is a signature member and past president of the Artists Guild of the Boca Raton Museum of Art and co-founder of Plein Air Palm Beach. His work is in many private and public collections and is on display locally at the Neighborhood Gallery in Boynton Beach. “As an artist, I find the process of creating a fine artwork highly energizing and even more fulfilling then the end product,” he said. For more information visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Feb. 11 Forever Greyhounds Fundraiser

Forever Greyhounds will host its fifth annual Afternoon of Laughter FUNdraising Event on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 250, West Palm Beach). The event will feature Ron Feingold, comedy hypnotist Richard Alexander and magician the Amazing Tomaso, who will set the stage for an afternoon of laughs and fun. There will be a silent auction, raffles, 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. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Free parking is available at any of the City Place

parking garages. For more info., call (561) 574-7756 or visit www. forevergreyhounds.org.

Purim Carnival Feb. 25 At TBT

Temple Beth Torah will hold a Purim Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The community is invited to join this special event, which will include a bounce house, dunk tank, games, prizes, food, face painting and a hamantashen baking contest. Bring your homemade hamantashen to enter into the contest. There will also be a costume contest judged by community leaders. Wristbands are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Purchase of a wristband includes the bounce house, games, crafts, a slice of pizza, chips and a drink. Temple Beth Torah is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 793-2700.

Rotary Club Gauger Benefit Nearly Sold Out

The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach will honor Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael Gauger as its “Palm Beach County Citizen of the Year” on Saturday, Feb. 17. The tribute dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at the Police Benevolent Association banquet hall at 2100 N. Florida Mango Road in West Palm Beach. Gauger has served more than 45 years with the PBSO. He at-

Yoga, Meditation Classes In RPB

The Village of Royal Palm Beach will offer Free Yoga In the Park at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 a.m. All levels are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Bring a mat and meet in front of the three-story building at the park. A six-week yoga session at Commons Park will be held Feb. 21 through April 4. The fee for the six-week session is $36 for Royal Palm Beach residents and $46 for non-residents. Meditation classes are also being offered at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Free trial classes are scheduled on Friday, Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Six-week sessions begin on Friday,

WPB Garden Club To Meet On Feb. 12

The West Palm Beach Garden Club’s Monday, Feb. 12 meeting will feature Kathy Siena, former Wellington Garden Club president, speaking about “Plastic Pollution,” as well as a docent-led tour of the “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” exhibit currently on display at the Mounts Botanical Garden. The club’s meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the Clayton Hutcheson Complex at the Mounts Botanical Garden, located at 559 N. Military Trail. It is open to the public, with a cost of $18 to non-members for the tour. Light refreshments will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. “Washed Ashore” is currently on exhibit at Mounts and features larger-than-life sculptures of aquatic animals, made entirely from plastic and other beach debris. The giant sculptures are located throughout the 14-acre public garden. For information about the West Palm Beach Garden Club, call President Lynn Jones at (561) 585-1226.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH PRESENTS ANNUAL KIDS YARD SALE AT VETERANS PARK

Residents enjoyed great bargains at the 11th annual Kids Yard Sale presented by the Village of Royal Palm Beach on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Veterans Park. Items such as infant goods, clothing, toys and youth athletic gear were available. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Master Ken Martial Arts Academy students Kelsey Gabriel, Fernando Tapia, Camila Mejia, Isabella Otero and Malik Vindyial.

Damon Fierfelder found a new friend.

Angie Rinehart, owner of Early Childhood Adventures at the RPB Recreation Center.

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Megan and Richard Velten with baby Sullivan.

Rocco Forte got a Spider-Man plane.

Jazmin Kuan found some bargains.

Baby Clete, Cletus and Melissa Lawler.

WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES LEARN ABOUT ORGAN DONATION

Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Feb. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The itinerary included Valentine’s Day activities. Maureen Budjinski, a volunteer with the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency at the University of Miami, spoke about the importance of organ donation. For more info., visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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James Zell, Wellington Resident And WWII Veteran, Turns 100 Longtime Wellington resident James Zell turned 100 on Jan. 20. Originally, a party was planned for approximately 150 people to be held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church to mark his special day. However, one week before the party, Zell had a fall, which resulted in a fractured tailbone, and the party had to be relocated to his rehab facility in Lake Worth. Signature Healthcare graciously allowed Zell’s family and friends to use their chapel room and long hallway for the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 20 for a cake and ice cream celebration. Little did they know that there would be close to 120 people coming to the party! Friends and family came from all over: Pennsylvania, Alabama, North Carolina, Connecticut,

Aruba and Illinois, just to name a few locations. Zell served in World War II and was recently featured as one of the honorees at the 2017 Wellington Holiday Parade. Originally from Monongahela, Pa., Zell was a 1935 graduate of Monongahela High School. Zell earned his bachelor’s degree in education from California University of Pennsylvania in 1939, where he was a football, basketball and tennis star. He was inducted into the school’s hall of fame in 1998. Zell’s first job after college was as an English and social studies teacher in South Hill, Va., where he also coached football, basketball and tennis. He later worked for the Ford Motor Company and toured the country giving speeches.

Laura Graves Posts Highest Ever Score At Dressage Festival

Laura Graves and Verdades comfortably captured the FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle presented by the U.S. P.R.E. Association on Friday, Jan. 26 with a mesmerizing performance on her own and Curt Maes’ 2016 Rio Olympic team bronze medalist Verdades. The pair’s emphatic 84.675 percent is the best score ever given at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, the annual 12-week dressage circuit in Wellington. Ranked fourth in the world, Graves and Verdades’ floorplan exudes complexity, and includes passage half-pass, two-time changes on a curve melting into one-times and ultra-steep trot half-passes. “He is such a hot horse that I rode him three times today,” said Graves, 30, who trains with Debbie MacDonald. “We brought him out at lunch time, and with the wind, he was a little crazy. We were a little concerned, as we know what he can be like. But I am excited about this score.” Graves crafted the test, which carries a high degree of difficulty, for the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy when she was unexpectedly selected. Although this was their third highest score ever, Graves will be altering the floorplan ahead of the upcoming CDI5* AGDF show.

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(Above) James Zell and his family at his birthday celebration. (Right) Zell takes part in the Wellington Holiday Parade.

Ibis Charities Food Drive Collects Donations

On Jan. 28, more than 1,700 residents throughout the 33 neighborhoods of the Ibis Golf & Country Club joined forces in the annual Ibis Charities Food Drive to benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. A total of 22,000 pounds of food was collected with cash donations totaling $14,000. Cochairs of the event were Felice and Rick Carpenter with Jackie Kornfeld and Ellie Lucas. Committee members included Shelby Jackson and Lolly Katz. Now in its sixth year, the food drive total donations to date are more than 117,000 pounds of food and $68,000 in cash donations. It all goes to help hungry residents across Palm Beach County through the Palm Beach County Food Bank, which serves more than 100,000 Palm Beach County residents each month.

In addition to Ibis residents, employees of the country club also got involved, holding competitions among its various departments to see which could garner the most donations. The Ibis Property Owners Association also helped with promotion of the food drive and provided security and helped with logistics the day of the event. “The annual Ibis Charities Food Drive is a wonderful example of neighbors helping neighbors right here in Palm Beach County,” Palm Beach County Food Bank Executive Director Karen Erren said. “Food collected through food drives holds special significance because of its nutritious value. We are so grateful for the impact that this food drive has on those in need. We invite more communities and civic groups to organize food drives, which would significantly

State Attorney Dave Aronberg To Lead National Prosecutor Group’s Initiative On Opioid Abuse

Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg has been chosen to lead a national working group of prosecutors within the National District Attorneys Association to develop policy proposals to battle the opioid crisis. Aronberg, an officer on the NDAA Board of Directors, will chair the working group, made up of prosecutors from 30 states. The goal of the working group is to develop the first national policy document from prosecutors with

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Take Your Child To Work Day A Success At Wellington El

On Friday, Feb. 2, Wellington Elementary School’s staff got to participate in the Palm Beach County School District’s Take Your Child to Work Day. Children accompanied their mothers and fathers and got to experience what their parent’s day consisted of. The students enjoyed

the sons and daughters in the classrooms and around the campus. Some of the children on campus read to the students, assisted them with a special craft and ate lunch with them. A special day was had by the students, staff and their participating children.

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Cardinal Newman Helps Animal Rescue

The Cardinal Newman High School National Honor Society recently hosted Puppy Day to benefit Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue. The event was a service opportunity idea from Executive Board Member Madison Borsellino. Cardinal Newman’s National Honor Society partnered with Justin Bartlett, a local organization that has a 100 percent volunteer staff and is dedicated to saving pregnant

and nursing animals, as well as orphaned puppies/kittens, homeless adult pets and any unwanted animal, whether sick or healthy. Justin Bartlett provided seven puppies for the fundraiser, and students could play with the puppies for a $5 donation to Justin Bartlett. The event was a great success and raised $910 — $610 worth of donations and a $300 adoption fee for the organization.

Ava Stanley, a TV production student at Osceola Creek Middle School, delivered the weather live Saturday, Feb. 3, during a morning broadcast on WPEC CBS Channel 12. Meteorologist Michael Ehrenberg took Stanley under his wing and helped her host her first weather report. She has a strong interest in weather and was thrilled to host with Ehrenberg. (Above) Ava Stanley with Michael Ehrenberg. (Below) Ava Stanley presents the local weather report.

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PBSC STEAM Initiative Receives Donation

Osceola Creek Middle School congratulates students for their accomplishments in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Frank Mandera and Cadence O’Neil took fourth place in the fair this year. Mandera, who is a sixth grader, won for physics and astronomy, while O’Neil, also a sixth grader, won for environmental engineering.

The Palm Beach State College Foundation recently received a $100,000 donation from the Meyer and Bernice Kesner Foundation to support the College’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) initiative. The Meyer and Bernice Kesner Foundation scholarship, which was given in honor of the late Palm Beach Gardens couple, will be a five-year scholarship open to students pursuing STEAM careers. Meyer taught continuing education classes in beginning level management at the college. He had a degree in management from Rutgers University. However, his passion was the sciences. The couple, who had no chil-

dren, entrusted their niece, Lynn Grossman, and nephews, Neil and Hal Grossman, with money to donate to an educational program of their choice after they passed away. Knowing their uncle’s connection to PBSC, they knew it would be the right place for the gift, which comes on the heels of the initiative’s annual fundraising luncheon featuring Dr. Guy Harvey on Feb. 7 at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion. “My aunt and uncle would be so excited about these scholarships,” Hal said. “Meyer always loved the college and spoke very highly of his students. Both he and Bernice had a desire to give back to the

community, and my sister and brother and I are happy to help fulfill their desires.” Meyer, who died in 2007 at the age of 92, served as vice president of the Eastpointe Country Club, which contributed annually to various medical causes. In addition to his teaching and community service, Meyer served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S Army and Air Force for 28 years. One of his positions in the Air Force was serving as director of personnel plans for a major command, where he was responsible for developing plans and program utilization, as well as the motivating and educating approximately 30,000 people. He was also a member of

the Jewish War Veterans. Bernice was also involved with several charities and served on many local election boards. The two enjoyed playing golf together until their 70s. Bernice, who was a homemaker, was married to Meyer for 66 years before his death. She died in 2015 at age 95. The STEAM initiative, which began in 2013, is a multi-year initiative to impact the projected shortage of local, skilled professionals in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) fields. For more information on how to apply for foundation scholarships, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ foundation.

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Every year, students from all over Palm Beach County participate in the Palm Beach Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Competing in the fair requires students to conceive, design, conduct, evaluate and report on a science experiment. Students begin by submitting a research proposal to their teacher for approval. The issues that must be included in the proposal include the environment, safety, participants, materials and real-world applications. The fair’s 61st annual awards ceremony took place Thursday, Jan.18 at Santaluces High School. Eight Polo Park Middle School students were recognized as winners. Rafael Casanova-Silva received

an award from the Office of Naval Research for producing and presenting a quality science or engineering project. Maya Crawford received an award from the U.S. Air Force for producing and presenting a quality science or engineering project. Daniel Coley received an award from the U.S. Submarine Veterans of South Florida for producing and presenting a quality science or engineering project. Jennifer Stein and Rafael Casanova-Silva both received second-place awards in the category of chemistry, Sydney Showalter took a third-place award in the category of physics, and Ryan Snider received a third-place award in the engineering category. Ben Thaw and Daniel Coley were

Polo Park Middle School science teacher and science fair coordinator Shaun Stabler with science fair participants. awarded fourth place in the categories of mathematics/computational systems and physics. Finally, Ben

Bostwick and Maya Crawford received fourth-place awards in the engineering category.

Sem Ridge Seniors Attend Recruitment Fair Seminole Ridge High School seniors attended the school district’s annual “Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions College Recruitment Fair” at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Jan. 24, with more than 20 college and university offerings on display. Seniors met with admission representatives and submitted completed applications on-site, and several Hawks received admission acceptances and college scholarships on the spot.

Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with campus events. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for Jan. 29 through Feb. 2: Anthony Rossario (grade 9), Amber McFarlane (grade 10), Cyle Stracke (grade 11) and Ugue Jabouin (grade 12).

Binks Forest Elementary School held its 2018 Spelling Bee on Jan. 26. Congratulations to first-place winner Nikki Culbertson, second-place winner Mara Popa and third-place winner Daniel Robbert. The top two winners will represent Binks Forest in the Regional Southeastern Florida Spelling Bee on Feb. 12 at the Benjamin School in West Palm Beach. Shown above (L-R) are Nikki Culbertson, Principal Michella Levy, Mara Popa and Daniel Robbert.

(Right) Hawk seniors at the recruitment event.

Rosarian Students Compete In Two Bees

Rosarian Academy middle school students recently competed at the school-level in the National Geographic Bee and the National Spelling Bee. Joseph Coates, an eighth-grade student at Rosarian Academy, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 19, and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school-level bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee. A total of 10,000 schools across the nation are participating in the event. The school champions, including Coates, will take a qualifying test; up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state bee on April 6. The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses-paid trip to Wash-

Spelling Bee winner Nicholas Grippi and runner-up Emma Chopin. ington, D.C., for state winners to The school-level competition participate in the national cham- of the 2018 National Spelling pionship rounds May 20-23. The Bee was held on Jan. 23. Sixteen first-place national champion will students in grades five through receive a $50,000 college schol- eight competed. After 23 rounds, arship, a lifetime subscription to fifth-grader Nicholas Grippi won National Geographic magazine, with the champion word “martina trip and $500. gale.” Runner-up Emma Chopin,

Geographic Bee winner Joseph Coates. also a fifth-grade student, nearly clinched the title twice but fell short of spelling the championship word correctly. They will both represent Rosarian at the Regional Southeastern Florida Scripps Spelling Bee on Monday, Feb. 12 at the Benjamin School.

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Hold The Elephant... Now I Want An ‘Emotional Support Peacock’ Never mind how my previous column stated that I want an elephant. Elephants are so last week. Now I want an “emotional support peacock,” like that lady who pitched a fit in New Jersey because she couldn’t bring hers onto an airplane. To her credit, the lady had called ahead to discuss her “special need” with the airline and had been told no. Four times. So, of course, she showed up anyway. My sister, a flight attendant, hooked me up with the video of this woman struggling through the doors of the airport with this nervous 13-pound peacock on her shoulder. It looked more like a judge’s sentence

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The Sonic BOOMER than a support animal. Judge: For your ridiculous pursuit of attention with absolutely no regard for the health and welfare of others, I sentence you to wearing a peacock on your shoulder for the next 60 days.

Perpetrator: Nooooooo! I am not arguing against people needing emotional support. Who doesn’t? The mere act of turning on the television these days qualifies as a precursor to PTSD. But a peacock? Are they really the most supportive of the screeching birds? In fact, forget the peacock. Sign me up with the doctor who prescribed the thing. Doctor: Debbie, you seem stressed. Me: I’ve been like this since the election, sir. Doctor (worried): Are you self-medicating? Me: Just with my usual wine and chocolate. I’ve upped the dosage, but it

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Me: At the airport?!? Doctor: Sure! Peacocks love to fly! Me: So I cram it into a pet carrier or what? Do they even make pet carriers long enough for that tail? Doctor: Don’t be silly! You’ll wear it on your shoulder, like a brooch. Me: But the claws... the screeching... the sliding glass doors versus those feathers... Doctor: Now, now. Let’s not get all stressed again. Take this prescription and run down to Petsmart and choose your bird. On second thought, I’m going to rethink that elephant.

Highlight Of ‘Darkest Hour’ Is A Masterful Portrayal Of Churchill Joe Wright’s new film Darkest Hour is a look at one of the 20th century’s greatest leaders, Winston Churchill, at the time of the greatest crisis of World War II. As British soldiers struggled off the European continent at Dunkirk, Churchill had to navigate political shoals almost as deadly. Churchill (Gary Oldman) had been selected to be a wartime prime minister when it became clear that Neville Chamberlain’s (Ronald Pickup) appeasement policy toward Hitler was a calamity. From the start, it is clear that he and his followers want nothing more than for Churchill to face disaster even if it means letting Hitler win. Things were bad, so bad that Lord Halifax (Stephen Dillane), a Conservative stalwart who had favored fighting Hitler, actually wanted to negotiate a possible peace treaty through the “good offices” of Benito Mussolini. But Churchill hung on, using his powers of persuasion most effectively with the British people. Things were terrible, so

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler threatening that even Churchill wondered how to go on. The British feared that they would lose 300,000 men at Dunkirk. The real backbone came from his wife Clementine Churchill (Kristin Scott Thomas), who told him: “You are strong because you are imperfect. You are wise because you have doubts. From this uncertainty the wisest words will come.” Anthony McCarten’s great screenplay reflects this dichotomy. We see Churchill the inspiring leader and Churchill the intemperate man. Just as his wife talks about his strengths coming from his imperfec-

tions, the same is true of the screenplay. Churchill drank to excess and smoked constantly. What truly carries this film is the incredible performance from Oldman. There have many top actors who have played this great leader, but Oldman manages the tightrope walk of keeping the flaws of a great man clear. Churchill was powerful because he was a superb user of the English language and had a wonderfully theatrical manner of speaking. Just as Franklin Roosevelt was able to calm Americans’ fears through radio at the start of the Great Depression, Churchill was able to inspire the British in ways that almost no other politician ever has. The supporting cast is exceptional, balancing out the different groups. Ben Mendelsohn’s George VI is uptight and uncomfortable with Churchill at this time. Pickup and Dillane manage to present their ideas, which looking back seem awful, as reasonable. Thomas is very strong,

although underutilized as his wife. I liked Lily James, who played the great man’s secretary and had to suffer through his temper tantrums. Thinking back about the movie, I wonder if this was to have a kind of “regular person” around, one who the audience might identify with. But it is Oldman who is front and center. He wears prosthetics to alter his features and clearly demonstrates Churchill’s tics. We get to see him “warts and all.” He was a great leader but greatly flawed. When it comes time to speak to the British people, Churchill’s own words are used (he was a journalist and a good historian), and Oldman really shines. Watching him deliver his great speeches, particularly his “Never Surrender” speech (“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”) creates a shiver. Too few of our leaders these days speak like this. They obfuscate and bore

us, allowing our media commentators to describe or misdescribe what they say. Perhaps that is one reason so low a percentage of people come out to vote and take part in the political process. But we see in this film a true giant. Yes, Churchill was flawed, but even his flaws were spectacular and harmful mainly to himself. I was struck by his lack of certainty even while taking important actions. I am not an expert on Churchill, so I don’t know if this was exaggerated. I often wish that many of our leaders would reveal some of their uncertainties while giving enormous praise to themselves and their allies and disdain for their opposition. The man was a giant, and this movie makes a strong companion to Dunkirk, where the problems faced by the politicians were simultaneously happening. The film is straightforward; there are no wildly explosive scenes, only the power of watching a great portrayal of one of the great leaders of the last century. I liked it a lot.

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Country Star Randy Houser At Polo Bar & Grill For Feb. 14 Big Dog Benefit

This Valentine’s Day, Big Dog Ranch Rescue will present Big Dogs Valentine’s Night Out, with all proceeds benefiting the largest cage-free shelter in the nation. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 11 p.m., Wellington’s Polo Bar & Grill will host the event, and the equestrian hotspot will transform into an idyllic Valentine’s Day destination. For one night, the equestrian community will come together for a country-chic western-themed evening under the stars. The event features dinner, silent and live auctions, a night filled with dancing, and a private concert by Nashville country music sensation Randy Houser. Tickets are selling out fast at

GCC

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continued from page 3 nessy family. The team consisted of Carly Dvorkin, Daisy Farish and David Blake, who earned $125,000 for their charity. Stem HQ/TechGarage finished third and won $112,500. The team was made up of Gia Rinaldi, Kennedy McCauley and Haylie Rolfe, sponsored by CP and corporate sponsor the Bainbridge Companies. All of the riders had fun with this year’s theme of “A Night When Everyone’s A Star,” with costumes ranging from Lord of the Rings and Avatar to Toy Story and Top Gun. “All of us with Fidelity Investments here in Palm Beach County are delighted to be involved with the Winter Equestrian Festival and with the Great Charity Challenge, a wonderful event that helps so many charities in Palm Beach County,” said Heath Odom, manager of Fidelity’s Investor Center in Palm Beach Gardens. Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo congratulated everyone on an exciting event. “I just want to thank this team and the dedication of everyone for giving their time and energy,” Bellissimo said. “This is a big gesture. The owner doesn’t get the money and the rider doesn’t get the money; the charity gets the money,

McKinlay

Busy Year Ahead

continued from page 1 both in substandard Glades housing, and a lack of affordable housing throughout the rest of Palm Beach County. “People can’t afford to live here,” McKinlay said. “Families, teachers can’t afford to live here. We need those people in our community to make our community, and we don’t have anywhere affordable to put them.” Proper growth management is an ongoing issue, with recently approved communities such as Westlake, GL Homes, Avenir and Arden coming in. “We need to make sure we don’t have something the size of Fort Lauderdale being built in The Acreage,” McKinlay said. “I hope that GL Homes will take a look at their proposal to keep 5,000 acres in The Acreage in crop production and transfer some of those units down to some other parts of the county. I think that is something

Roggenbau

Wellington Classical Painter

continued from page 1 the classical training I learned in training horses as a young man in Aachen, and I love art and painting. One goes with the other in my life. Both are a process.” Becoming a painter was not Roggenbau’s initial plan. “My formal education in Germany was hard. I studied Roman languages and art to become a teacher in Germany,” he recalled. “My teacher said to me, ‘You are too talented to become a teacher. You must focus on art.’ And that is what I did. I focused on art and gave up my interest in horses for a while. I received a scholarship to paint in Italy. It was that same art professor who made that happen, and I am grateful. I truly believed I would never have the chance to be an artist because that is how we are raised in Germany. I thought I could only become a teacher.” He loved languages and set out to learn French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, English and Dutch. “I was lucky because Aachen is a small German triangle of different countries,” Roggenbau said. “In five minutes you can be in Holland or Belgium. You go shopping in Hol-

$250 per person, and a limited number of table sponsorships remain. To purchase tickets, visit www.bdrr.org. All event proceeds benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the nation’s largest cage-free, no-kill shelter. More than 23,000 dogs have been saved by the organization’s work. BDRR is also a leader in the national animal welfare movement, through compassionate, innovative rescue practices and transformative educational programs. “I hope you will join us for this special Valentine’s Day celebration of love,” BDRR President Lauree Simmons said. “Invite some of your friends, and experience not only an incredible evening, but the

joy we feel everyday as we rescue our four-legged companions.” Big Dogs Valentine’s Night Out will benefit the expansion and enhanced lifesaving services provided at the nonprofit’s all-new state-of-the-art veterinary healing center, as well as continue to support its ongoing mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming as many dogs as humanly possible. During the past year alone, BDRR has rescued more than 3,000 surviving puppies and dogs from the hurricanes in Houston, the Florida Keys and Puerto Rico. Country music star Kenny Chesney stepped up to work with BDRR in the wake of the hurricanes, helping to rescue 100

dogs along with Victory Air. His dedication to BDRR did not end with that lifesaving mission, and it was upon his recommendation that Houser stepped forward for an exclusive concert to be held during Valentine’s Night Out. In between his New York and Texas events, Houser will fly to West Palm Beach for a one-night appearance, to perform specifically for the love of dogs. The country singer/songwriter who broke out as a co-writer for the popular song “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” has since written and performed 12 Billboard songs, with “Boots On” topping his career at its peak in the second position on the charts. Guests will also have the oppor-

and it will touch thousands of lives in the years to come.” Bellissimo said that he considers the GCC a lasting legacy of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the sponsors involved. “This event was created to find heroes in the community, and I think we found some here,” he said. “I can’t think of a better group to pull it off. We are very grateful to everyone.” In addition to the competition, the evening featured several grants and donations, highlighting a grand total of 57 locally based nonprofit organizations. For more information about the Great Charity Challenge, visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com. PHOTOS BY BETSY LABELLE/TOWN-CRIER

Alex and Carla Matos have fun with Tim Irwin.

tunity to bid on a meet-and-greet with Kenny Chesney at any one of his 60 tour date locations, a hot air balloon ride and a beautiful diamond bracelet, along with an array of top-of-the-line items in the silent auction. The event will also feature a demonstration by Cobra, an American mustang who was destined for death, but was adopted from the wild, and has since reached the highest level of classical and western dressage ever for a wild horse. “From its inception, our dream for Polo West and Polo Bar & Grill has been a community-centric golf and equestrian clubhouse to support important events and activities,” Polo Bar & Grill owner

Gary Fellers said. “To us, there is no more important organization and no more noble activity than saving the lives of the Big Dog Ranch Rescue dogs.” Fellow owner Jeanette Sassoon agreed. “Please join us in supporting this important cause, and we urge the community to make a donation if they cannot attend, as well as follow Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s amazing journey,” she said. Polo Bar & Grill is located at 2470 Greenview Cove Drive. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday through Sunday. For more information, visit www. polobarandgrill.com or call (561) 429-2049.

Lily Paulitz, Kassandra Kim, Grace Thomas, Elana Kohan, Sophia Kapsos, Ava Grave de Peralta and Tobias Smith of Wellington Landings Middle School with their chalk art design.

Noah Ferreira, Aiden Trento, Joseph Dahlstrom, Jocelyn Deyoung, Manuel Gonzalez, Nova Vasquez, Mara Popa, Natalie Honzik, Elizabeth Boxold and Jayden Vasquez of Binks Forest Elementary School with their chalk art design.

Ava Powell, Elise Elcock-Brewster, Lola Legarden, Angelina Gustafson and Anthony Gray of Elbridge Gale Elementary School with their chalk art design.

Valentina Sanchez, Ashley Benitez, Cindy Rojas, Florencia Munoz, Hannah Lau, Escarly Hernandez, Angelita Cardona and Daniella Blandon of Okeeheelee Middle School.

we should continue to explore.” GL Homes withdrew its application to transfer most of its development rights south after getting pressure from the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA), a powerful lobbying group there. “So many people talk about wanting their food to be locally produced and locally sourced,” McKinlay said. “If we’re serious about that, we have the opportunity to protect 5,000 contiguous acres that are farmed by six of this country’s largest and most well-respected growers. These are big-time farm operations, and I’d like to protect it.” Crucial to Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves, conversations about controlling the dumping of equine waste need to continue, she said, after locating a waste recycling center in the agricultural area was shot down last year over farmers’ concerns about produce contamination. “We have met with interested parties in trying to find alternative locations to be able to do an equestrian waste recycling facili-

ty,” McKinlay said. “You can put equestrian waste down on a sugar cane field. That’s what they’re doing right now. U.S. Sugar has taken hundreds of thousands of tons of equestrian waste over the years.” McKinlay explained that the way sugar cane is harvested and processed, any contaminants are destroyed, but that is not the case with fresh produce, such as lettuce, peppers, corn or green beans. “The produce farmers got wind of what was going on,” she said. “They hadn’t been included in the initial conversation because of the noticing requirements. They didn’t hear about it until we thought we had found a solution.” Palm Beach County is one of the largest producers of fresh vegetables, which are sold all over the world. “The farmers came to us and said, ‘This is going to kill us.’ Agriculture is the second leading industry in Palm Beach County,” she noted, explaining that the county had to backtrack on the idea. However, they are talking to the Solid Waste Authority about property it owns that may be

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issues if the proposed additional homestead exemption passes. “We’re looking at, just for the county, for our part of the budget, probably a $30 million impact countywide,” she said. “With the municipalities and the school district, you’re looking at probably $70 million. One of the areas I’m most concerned about would be our fire-rescue MSTU. You could see a $7 [million] to $9 million loss in revenue as we’re trying to open up a new fire station and get additional staff in The Acreage. It will be a real challenge to see where we make up for that loss.” Property values are going up, however, which could ameliorate the loss from an additional homestead exemption. “We’ll be faced with some tough budget-making decisions in the coming years,” she said. McKinlay added that it is exciting to be the first representative from the western communities to hold the gavel at the Palm Beach County Commission since 2006. “It feels good to bring the gavel back to the western communities,” she said. “We have a good board.

We don’t see eye to eye on issues, but we respect each other and we work well.” Any differences between the commissioners is usually that they are coming at questions from different angles, she explained. “We are all doing what we think is in the best interests of the people who elected us,” she said, noting that districts such as commissioners Steve Abrams’ and Hal Valeche’s are much more conservative than her District 6. “I think we do a really good job of meeting in the middle,” McKinlay said. “My goal since I got elected was to be really responsive to the local electeds in my district, so I meet regularly with the mayors from all the cities in my district. We meet with managers regularly. Once or twice a year we meet with the heads of all the improvement and community development districts. We work well with all the farm bureaus and all of the economic development agencies. We are very active on social media and following all the different pages… I listen to as many different opinions as I can.”

land and have a coffee in Belgium and have dinner in Germany.” Learning equestrian disciplines in Germany is not easy. “In Germany, we have the riding school, and it’s very serious,” Roggenbau said. “In Germany, you have a very strict instructor, and as a young boy, I didn’t like that. Later in life, I met a dressage rider with a beautiful style, and I found the artistic side of riding. Then, I wanted to pursue that communication and that connection with the horses.” Though he never competed, Roggenbau worked horses up to the Grand Prix dressage level. On the way to his full scholarship at the Academia San Loenzo de Medici, in Florence, Italy, Roggenbau had to complete a three-month Italian cultural studies program. “I first went to university in Duisburg, Germany. That is where I received my scholarship. Before I could go to Italy and study there, the Academia San Lorenzo de Medici requires foreigners to take a cultural class for three months on language, history and geography to be prepared,” he explained. “I did that in Siena, Italy, which was absolutely fabulous. It is a city that is breathtaking.” Siena just happens to also be a city with a rich history of horses. “It has the oldest horse race in history called the Palio di Siena,”

Roggenbau said. “Horses are something that always are crossing my path. I even became part of a contrada [part of the city, like a neighborhood]. There are 17 contradas, and each contrada puts in a horse each year for this horse race. The year I was there, my contrada won the race.” From there, he went to Florence and studied for three years, finishing with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. “To study in Florence, you are surrounded by the world’s greatest works of art. There is Leonardo de Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello. When I finished, I was glad I had made it through, because it was really tough,” Roggenbau said. “While I was in Florence, I was a little bit intimidated, as you can imagine, because you are surrounded by these amazing paintings and fine art by so many wonderful artists. It was amazing to learn there. I learned everything I could, including the business side of art.” Painting is something that comes naturally to him. “There are times as a painter when it just flows, and it’s easy. There isn’t a moment you can willingly repeat. The other things are already there, and you have to work hard and really use technique, but what is so amazing is how it can all come so easy and just flow,” Roggenbau said.

“Sometimes I can compare that to working with a horse, working on the trot to passage to a piaffe. You just float into it. It all just happens. And sometimes it doesn’t come that easily, and you know what commands you have to give, and the horse doesn’t respond in that harmonious manner. For me, riding horses is an art. I don’t see it

as a competitive sport as much as I see the artistic qualities within the horse and rider pairs.” The artist enjoys his life in Wellington. “I am connected to Wellington because of the horses and because I managed my own stables and worked within the horse business for more than 20 years,” he said. “I

didn’t show horses, though I was a part of the care and management. We bred horses, trained horses, gave lessons and we sold horses, all Spanish and German horses.” To contact Roggenbau, call (561) 603-8860, e-mail pbroggenbau@gmail.com or visit www. patrickroggenbau.com for information on upcoming shows.

grams that have longevity. “We’re definitely looking for people to be long-term committed and to grow with us,” he said. “I would say that some of these programs might be four-week sessions, might be sixweek sessions. They might be one week out of the month.” The village is still gearing up for camps and other programs it will offer in the summer, but there are some to look forward to in the spring. “We already have a multi-cultural arts and crafts camp for spring break, and we’re kind of looking to expand on that,” O’Connor said. “We do have a natural living program based on home items that you can use going forward.” O’Connor has been in his position at the village for more than a year and continues to support the initiative to offer a variety of programs to the entire community. He assists in village-wide functions

that include 5K events all the way up to the annual Fall Festival. “What I’m trying to do here is provide what we can, and do a little extra, because we’ve got a nice facility here we’re working out of,” he said. All proposals can be submitted to O’Connor at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Details in proposals should include, at minimum, a program curriculum, time and day availability, program duration, fees and the professional background of the instructor(s). O’Connor also pointed out to potential applicants that independent contractors are not Wellington employees. For proposal inquiries, contact O’Connor at coconnor@wellingtonfl.gov or (561) 612-6697. To learn more about the Wellington Community Center, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/community center.

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continued from page 1 plug in a day and time and see how it works.” O’Connor said the department takes care to provide programs that are flexible to the community members it aims to provide for. “Ultimately, every program is going to benefit regarding what the interest might be out there for it, so if the interest is more focused toward parents, it may be easier to get them at a time that is convenient for them, such as in the afternoon or a weekend class or an evening class.” O’Connor said the department is open to having short-term programs at the community center, but the main goal is to start pro-

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31ST ANNUAL VINCEREMOS DINNER & BENEFIT AUCTION A SUCCESS AT IPC

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held its 31st annual Dinner & Benefit Auction on Friday, Feb. 2 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The theme was “Tell Us Your Tale” and was an evening to give back and celebrate the triumphs of man and his horse. Riders of the Year and Volunteers of the Year were recognized, and the buckoff finals were held. First place winners went to the Palm Beach Equine Seniors and second place went to the Palm Beach Equine Sports team. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, Lisa Lourie, Sarah Davis, Murray Kessler and Laura Grenning.

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The Palm Beach Equine Sports team of Daniel Kerins, Kayla Brusie, Charlotte Sample and Chapin Cheska took second in the buckoff.

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Postage Stamp Claims Narrow Victory Over Travieso At IPC

The first Sunday game of this year’s Ylvisaker Cup tournament at the International Polo Club Palm Beach was an evenly played match between Postage Stamp and Tra-

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Panelo, won a narrow advantage over Travieso. Postage Stamp held the difference into the fourth chukker, where they managed to build a four-goal lead, 10-6. All signs pointed to a seemingly smooth victory for Postage Stamp, but Travieso reacted in the fifth chukker, thanks to fantastic play from Sebastian Merlos, and managed to tie the game 11-11 with only a few minutes left in play. As the clock ticked away, the last few moments of the game saw Brandon Philips pull through to score the deciding goal, giving Postage Stamp the victory at the wire, 12-11. Joaquín Panelo was named MVP, while Gato Negro, played by Sebastián Merlos, was honored as Best Playing Pony. The faceoff was the main event of the day at IPC, held on Engel & Völkers Field, with a notable number of spectators cheering on their favorite teams. Prior to the match, several other teams made their Ylvisaker Cup debut. Early in the day, Tonkawa beat GSA 12-7, scoring an average of two goals per chukker versus one from their rivals. At noon, Valiente defeated Coca-Cola 10-6. The game marked the 2018 debut of Adolfo

Sebastian Merlos brought Travieso back into the game in the fifth to make for an exciting final chukker at IPC.

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Polo Training Foundation and one of the developers of Palm Beach Polo & Country Club. The Ylvisaker Cup continues this weekend at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more information, visit www. internationalpoloclub.com.

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Nomination Open For Women’s Chamber Giraffe Awards

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 23rd annual Giraffe Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, March 29 at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport. This annual event recognizes women in Palm Beach County who have “stuck their necks out” for other women in the community. “We are extremely excited for this year’s event,” said LeAnna Carey, founder of Women Who Innovate and co-chair of the event. “This is a way to recognize those women or selflessly help others.” This year’s luncheon will bring a new twist to the annual event with entertainment, shopping and celebrating women of all ages. Emmy Award-winning TV news veteran Toni May is the event’s emcee, and Sophia Eccleston, external affairs manager for Florida Power & Light, will be the guest speaker. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $195 and include invitations to all programs. Registration and sponsorships are available at www.womenschamber. biz.

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A special VIP event will be held prior to the luncheon at the Chesterfield on March 20 to honor this year’s nominees and thank sponsors. “As a past winner and now cochair of the event, I look forward to continuing the tradition of recognizing and honoring women in our community,” said Rhonda Rogers, Women’s Chamber of Commerce president-elect and event co-chair. The VIP event will also showcase historical women of Palm Beach County. “Now in its 23rd year, the chamber’s celebration begins with a Women’s History Month Proclamation in the commission chambers on March 13 at 9 a.m. The VIP reception will take place on March 20 at the beautiful Chesterfield Hotel on Palm Beach at 5:30 p.m., and closing out the month is the Giraffe Awards Luncheon on March 29 at 11 a.m., where we celebrate exceptional women in our community,” Chamber President Heather Gray said. To nominate a woman, applications can be found at www.womens chamber.biz.

Dr. Michael Dym Of Royal Palm Beach Joins Furry Friends Clinic

Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic and Ranch recently announced that veterinarian Dr. Michael Dym, who specializes in homeopathy for small animals, as the newest addition to its clinic. With more than 26 years of veterinary experience, Dym brings his unique, holistic orientation and natural treatments and nonconventional treatments as a complement to the top-notch, expert team of veterinarians on staff at Furry Friends’ facility, located 401 Maplewood Drive in Jupiter. Dym is one of just 250 veterinarians in the U.S. trained in classical veterinary homeopathy by Dr. Richard Pitcairn. “Homeopathy offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies healthier,” said Dym, a resident of Royal Palm Beach. “As a licensed veterinarian, I also understand the conventional medical model and use it when appropriate.” Dym’s homeopathic orientation of treatment includes vaccine alternatives, and nutritional and dietary therapies. He often prescribes natural methods before using strong, conventional drugs when treating

Dr. Michael Dym brings his unique, holistic orientation to Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic and Ranch’s expert team of veterinarians. and caring for animals. “We are so of Cornell University, earning his excited to have Dr. Dym join our bachelor’s degree in animal science professional veterinary team,” said in 1986. Patricia Deshong, president of Furry His veterinary degree came from Friends Adoption, Clinic and Ranch. the prestigious University of Penn“He is truly dedicated to enhancing sylvania, where he was a top gradthe overall health and well-being uate in his class. of pets.” Dym is seeing patients at Furry Dym is an active member of the Friends on Mondays, Wednesdays Academy of Veterinary Homeop- and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To athy and the American Holistic schedule an appointment, call (561) Veterinary Medical Association. He 747-5311, ext. 1. For more info., is a Presidential Scholar graduate visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org.

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Premier Family Health And Cryoregenex Team Up In Daytona

Wellington’s Premier Family Health and Cryoregenex cryostimulation recently teamed up to provide IV nutritional therapy, massage therapy and cryostimulation for several of the drivers at the 2018 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona held Jan. 27-28. The race is an endurance competition held annually at the Daytona International Speedway, home of the Indy 500, and makes up the first leg of the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing, which also includes the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. While Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque and Christian Fittipaldi combined to take the checkered flag, Premier Family Health and Cryoregenex were happy to be able to assist drivers with their health

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Single Family Homes Sales Over $400K See Double-Digit Increase The residential real estate market in Palm Beach County is thriving, as sales of single family homes $400,000 and above increased substantially year-over-year in the month of December, according to the Realtors of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale.

“We are seeing a remarkable increase in the sale of homes from $300,000 to over $1 million, especially those in the $400,000 to $599,999 range (19.1 percent) and over $1 million range (16.2 percent),” said Jeffrey Levine, president-elect of the Realtors of

the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale. “All other indicators reflect what we have seen throughout the year…a strong seller’s market.” The median sales price increased 8.4 percent to $341,500, cash transactions decreased 6.5 percent to 472, and the median time to contract

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Wellington Holds On For 65-58 Win Over Rival Broncos

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys basketball team maintained perfection Friday, Feb. 2 with a 65-58 win over local rival Palm Beach Central High School. The win extended the Wolverines’ season-long winning streak, making their record 22-0, but the victory did not come without a second-half scare at the hands of the Broncos (16-8). Host Palm Beach Central outscored Wellington in the second

half 34-17, but the Wolverines had a commanding first-half performance that carried them through and did just enough to hold on in the final moments. “I think we just relaxed after having a big lead; we were up by 21 at the half,” Wellington coach Matt Colin said. “I told them the other team is going to compete. They’re coached just like you guys are coached, and that’s the way we would do it, too.” Wellington’s first 12 points of the

thriller all came from three-point baskets. Linton Brown and Jonathan Philistin each had one, and Bryan Williams accounted for a pair. Will Vanhook dropped in a three-pointer for the Broncos, and early in the first period took a 4-3 lead, but Wellington quickly clawed back and stole the lead 12-7 in minutes. During the first period, Bronco Geneus Gyvicht became the team’s all-time leading scorer with 1,284 career points, making school histoSee WHS VS PBCHS, page 31

Geneus Gavicht of Palm Beach Central goes up for two points.

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Bronco Ariel Joseph tries to block Wolverine Linton Brown.

Wellington’s Nicholas Toledo splits the Bronco defense to shoot. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Grapplers Compete In County’s Hall Of Fame Tourney

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Local grapplers gathered at Royal Palm Beach High School on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, to compete in the annual Palm Beach County Hall of Fame Tournament. Area schools in attendance were the host Wildcats, along with Wellington,

Wellington’s Chris Difiore gets a double-leg takedown in the 106-pound class.

Seminole Ridge and Palm Beach Central high schools. The event was open to all the schools in Palm Beach County. Olympic Heights was crowned team tournament champion with 321 points. The Wolverines came in a close second with 224.50 points. It is

the first time in three years that the Wolverines did not come away with the title. Royal Palm Beach placed seventh overall as a team, totaling 93 points. Seminole Ridge fell in right behind the Wildcats at eighth with 76 points, and Palm Beach Central placed 15th, carrying 19 points. A

Wellington’s Angelo Tizol pins his opponent in the 152-pound weight class.

total of 20 schools competed in the tournament. Teams competed on four mats in the gymnasium and were bracketed by weight classification. Wrestlers met on the mat to grapple through their weight class with the goal of competing for the individual weight class championship title.

Results in the championship rounds by weight are as follows: • 106-pound class: Wellington’s Chris Difiore won by decision over Jupiter Christian’s Dylan Layton. • 132-pound class: Wellington’s Justin Henry won by decision over Atlantic’s Jackson Destine. See WRESTLING, page 31

Wellington’s Jared Abramson (138 pounds) tries to turn his opponent. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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STATE WRESTLING TITLE FOR HOSANNA KROPP

Wellington High School wrestler Hosanna Kropp (132 pounds), a junior, became just the second girl in Palm Beach County history to become a state champion at the Girls State Championships held last weekend at Osceola High School. Kropp finished the event 5-0 with four pins and a 6-1 victory, where she surrendered her only point of the tournament. Kropp placed second last year at the same event and was just moved on to the national girls rankings last week in the No. 8 spot by USA Wrestling.

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Challenge Of The Americas Returns March 9 To Help Fight Breast Cancer

The Challenge of the Americas (COTA) is back after a year’s hiatus. Not only is COTA returning to help find a cure for breast cancer, it’s so big, it’s going global. COTA’s signature six-rider Grand Prix Quadrille Team Challenge will be held live on Friday, March 9 at the world-renowned Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds in Wellington, and for the first time, it’s also being live-streamed via the USEF Network. To add more excitement, the competition will break down borders when one of the teams competes via video from Holland. Six Dutch Grand Prix riders are thrilled to join in the first Challenge of the Americas international event to help cure breast cancer. Their freestyle will be prerecorded, and they’ll join Wellington-based Team Back on Track, Team Canada, Team Purina and Team Winged Foot via the big screen in the AGDF arena. Another global touch will showcase the beauty and elegance of the PRE horse, as riders from Hampton Green Farm kick off the evening with a musical freestyle quadrille. “It’s time we went global,” COTA founder Mary Ross said. “Breast

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continued from page 29 ry. “I’m really happy for Gyvicht,” Palm Beach Central coach Jason Pitman said. “It is a tremendous accomplishment that shows his dedication.” By the conclusion of the first half, the Wolverines were able to seal a 45-24 advantage. The Broncos were able to find momentum in the second half and challenge Wellington often, chewing into the margin, closing to within five points, but could not retake the lead. “It was a great crowd,” Pitman said. “I’m glad the crowd got to see the real Central basketball team. We have had a great season and are looking forward to the district tournament. I was happy for [Gyvicht] to break the record in front of maybe our largest crowd ever at Central.” The Wolverines played better defense in the closing minute of the game and did just enough to secure the 65-58 win. The teams probably will face each other in the district tournament as the top two seeds. The Wolverines lead the series this season 2-0. “Credit to them for not giving

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SPORTS & RECREATION up and battling,” Colin said of the Broncos. “We were fortunate enough to win.” Top performers for the Wolverines were Williams and Brown, both with 17 points. Philistin put up 14 points, and Nicholas Toledo had 12 points. For the Broncos, Tre Jackson led the pack with 18 points, Drew Potter had 12 points and Gyvicht totaled 11 points.

Palm Beach Central’s Tre Jackson is blocked by Wellington’s Texan Moulton.

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County Tournament

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Olympic Heights’ Colton Crossman. • 145-pound class: Wellington’s Cam Townsend took second place, with a loss by decision to Frankie Talshahar of American Heritage. • 170-pound class: Seminole Ridge’s Mitchell Clark placed second with a loss by decision to Ethan

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Davis of Olympic Heights. • 182-pound class: Wellington’s Eric Saber won by fall over Mikey Talshahar of American Heritage. • 220-pound class: Royal Palm Beach’s Bryan Canedo won by decision over Brandon Di Prima of Olympic Heights.

Royal Palm Beach’s wrestler Brian Ornsby (285 pounds) tries to lock up with his opponent.

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Saturday, Feb. 10 • The 19th annual Everglades Day Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach). This year, the theme is “Colors of the Everglades,” and the goal is to promote awareness, appreciation and understanding of the Everglades. For more info., call (561) 734-8303. • The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The 17th annual Strawberry Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Greenmarket and will include freshly made strawberry shortcakes. All proceeds from the featured shortcakes, a $5 donation, will benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County. For info., visit www.wpb.org/greenmarket. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its RPB Kids Coloring Club for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Children are invited to enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring on a Valentine’s Day themed. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zoo Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Join in a frenzy of stories, songs and a craft featuring favorite zoo friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Palm Beach Zoo will host its fourth annual Ladybug Release Party on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the family for a day full of ladybug fun. Visit www.palmbeachzoo. org for more info. • The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Multipurpose Room of the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). The program topic is “Sleuthing Cemeteries: Online Resources.” For more information, call (561) 616-3455, e-mail ancestry@ gensocofpbc.org or visit www.gensocofpbc.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “What’s All That Jazz About?” with saxophonist Shenole Latimer for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Black History Month Jazz Music Concert on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Founder and host of Jazz on J Street, flutist Blanche Williams, will be joined by seasoned musicians to kick off the library’s Black History Month celebration. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • A Chinese New Year event celebrating the Year of the Dog will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Olympia Clubhouse

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(9100 Fatio Blvd., Wellington). The event will include many cultural performances, including a lion dance, tai chi demonstration and tea ceremony. For more info., call Deryck Mei at (561) 707-6989. • Local author Manny Luftglass, writer of the “Gone Fishin’” column for the Condo News, will make an appearance on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Book Cellar bookstore (8011 Lake Ave., Lake Worth). Luftglass will autograph copies of his books and answer questions from attendees. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring the Screaming Orphans on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Feb. 11 • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its 5K Polo Dash & Bash on Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Grand Champions Polo Club (13444 Southfields Road, Wellington) with a vendor village, a 155-foot obstacle course, a bull-riding competition, food and more. Gates open at 7 a.m. with a race warm-up at 7:30 a.m. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Vendor village, music and the ponies-only patio will be open until 1 p.m. For more info., call the Wellington Chamber at (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be open Sunday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Rainforest Clinic for Birds & Exotics (3319 E Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will host its annual Rainforest Parrot Party on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call Terry Timberlake at (561) 635-0676 or the clinic at (561) 795-4878. • The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, Feb. 11 with the Ylivasker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sahaja Meditation for adults on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Sahaja meditation is a simple, time-honored technique that reduces stress and increases wellness. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The World Championship Equestrian Triathlon will be held Sunday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Deeridge Farms in Wellington. The family friendly competition will feature top polo, hunter/ jumper and dressage athletes come together on one showground with a twist — athletes do not compete in their own sports. Proceeds will benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. For sponsorship information and tickets, visit www.bgcpbc.org. Monday, Feb. 12 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write! Read! Critique!” for adults on Monday, Feb. 12 and 26 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion

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where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Pajamarama Story Time: Transportation Depot!” for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to silly stories, songs and fingerplays about cars, trucks, trains and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present comedian Jackie Mason on Monday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Tuesday, Feb. 13 • The Western Business Alliance will host a luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Gourmet Deli House (7117 Lake Worth Road) featuring guest speaker Mark Langhan, a New York-based attorney who writes frequently on Middle Eastern affairs and security issues confronting Israel. For more info., visit www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Happy Presidents Day!” for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. Celebrate by creating a patriotic wind sock. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Math Lab: Code Breakers for grades K through two on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Aero Club community on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “I’m in Love … With Slime!” for ages 7 and up on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Make a slimy concoction that will glow in the dark. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Book Discussion on Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. Wednesday, Feb. 14 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Thursday, Feb. 15. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Oleander Garden Club of the Palm Beaches will hold a charity luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11:15 a.m. at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. The proceeds will help support youth gardening programs and education for children. A donation of $25 will include appetizers, a gourmet salad buffet luncheon and a variety of desserts, with door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. For more info., e-mail timhadsell@cs.com or call (561) 670-4790. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Valentine’s Party for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. with games, music and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “If You Give Your Valentine a Cookie...” for ages 4 to 8 on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Decorate a sugar cookie and enjoy some stories

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WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY OTHER LIQUOR STORE’S LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICES! Offer valid only when presenting local competitors print ad Wellington

11878 W. Forest Hill Blvd., #40 (Town Square)

561-790-2432

VODKA

Svedka Vodka ............................$19.99 1.75L Three Olives Vodka ....................$24.99 1.75L Skyy Vodka ...............................$20.99 1.75L Platinum Vodka .........................$17.99 1.75L Pinnacle Vodka (Regular) ............$17.99 1.75L Pinnacle Vodka (All Flavors) ........$19.99 1.75L Tito’s Vodka ............................$31.99 1.75L Ketel One Vodka .....................$39.99 1.75L Stoli Vodka ................................$26.99 1.75L Ciroc Vodka ............................$29.99 750ML Chopin Vodka .........................$27.99 750ML Skol Vodka ...............................$12.99 1.75L Grey Goose Vodka................2/$50.00 750ML Grey Goose Vodka....................$39.99 1L Grey Goose Vodka....................$49.99 1.75L Absolute Vodka ......................$29.99 1.75L

GIN

Seagrams Gin ............................$19.99 1.75L Beefeater Gin ...........................$26.99 1.75L Tanqueray Gin ............................$35.99 1.75L Bombay Sapphire Gin .................$35.99 1.75L

TEQUILA Jose Cuervo...............................$33.99 1800 Tequila (Silver/Reposado) ..$29.99 Espolon (Light/Dark)...................$29.99 Sauza Tequila (Light/Dark) ..........$29.99 Patron Silver .............................$39.99 Partido Blanco Tequila ...............$35.99

LIQUORS

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML

Bailey’s Irish Cream ...................$19.99 750ML Kahlua ......................................$35.99 1.75L

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Wellington

13860 Wellington Trace 5899 Southeast Fed. Hwy D-1 (The Courtyard Shops) (Coves Center)

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561-429-3569

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SCOTCH/WHISKEY

Dewars Scotch Whisky ..............$29.99 1.75L J.W. Red Label Scotch ...............$29.99 1.75L Chivas Regal .............................$49.99 1.75L Clan MacGregor Rare Blended ...$19.99 1.75L J&B Scotch ...............................$33.99 1.75L Ballentine’s Scotch ...................$25.99 1.75L Seagram’s VO............................$24.99 1.75L BUDWEISER Jameson’s Irish Whiskey ............$43.99 1.75L REG/LIGHT Courvoisier VS Cognac...............$19.99 750ML 12 PACK Crown Royal ..............................$39.99 1.75L BOTTLES OR CANS Canadian Club ...........................$19.99 1.75L $ Glenlivet 12 yrs. ........................$79.99 1.75L Wild Turkey Honey Liquor ...........$19.99 750ML COORS Jaegermeister............................$19.99 750ML Jim Beam Red Stag ...................$14.99 750ML LIGHT Jim Beam .................................$24.99 1.75L 12 PACK

10.99

BOTTLES OR CANS

RUM Captain Morgan Rum .................$21.99 1.75L Bacardi Rum (Light & Dark) ........$16.99 1.75L Brugal Anejo Rum ......................$37.99 1.75L Appleton Rum............................$25.99 1.75L Ron Rico (Light & Dark) .............$15.99 1.75L Mount Gay Rum .........................$39.99 1.75L Don Q Rum (Light & Dark) ..........$21.99 1.75L Sailor Jerry Rum ........................$26.99 1.75L Malibu Rum ..............................$19.99 1.75L Admiral Nelson 80 Rum .............$16.99 1.75L Cruzan Rum (Light & Dark) .........$18.99 1.75L Ron Zacapa Rum ......................$39.99 1.75L

10.99 MILLER LITE

12 PACK $

BOTTLES OR CANS

10.99

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