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Lox Groves Council Removes 8th Place North As A Public Road

Volume 38, Number 3 January 20 - January 26, 2017

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Under pressure from possible litigation, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council voted 4-1 to remove 8th Place North as a public road, although council members were concerned about repercussions that might result if more residents want their roads removed. Page 3

CAFCI, RPB Honor Dr. King’s Legacy

CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented the 15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Singers, dancers, musicians and speakers demonstrated the theme, “Love is the most durable power in the world.” Page 9

Polo for a Purpose was held Monday, Jan. 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event was led by co-chairs P.J. Rizvi, Visse Wedell and Penny Bradley, along with honorary chair Brandon Phillips, a polo player and lymphoma survivor. Shown here are fellow cancer survivors Bruce Steinberg and Piper Apfel with Phillips. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Art Fest On The Green Returns To Amphitheater Jan. 28-29

JustWorld Gala At Belle Herbe Farm Raises Money To Help Children

OPINION There Is Much To Celebrate As A New Era In Baseball Begins

For what seemed like the longest time, Roger Dean Stadium was the only game in town for baseball fans. But that changes this year, with the inaugural season at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Like Roger Dean Stadium, the new state-of-the-art complex is the spring training home to two Major League Baseball teams — the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals. Let’s hope the promise of the stadium lives up to the hype. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 9 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 12 SCHOOLS.............................. 13 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................25 - 27 CALENDAR............................ 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 33 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Organizers of the Wellington Art Society’s Art Fest on the Green are putting the finishing touches together for the 11th annual juried fine art and craft show, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Wellington Amphitheater. This is the first year that the group utilized digital applications, Wellington Art Society President Sandy Axelrod said, which significantly increased the number of applications. More artists were attracted to the event due to the ease in applying, First Vice President Leslie Pfeiffer added. “The talent was amazing,” Axelrod said. About 70 artists applied to fill the more than 50 slots for Art Fest

Leslie Pfeiffer and Sandy Axelrod invite you to visit Art Fest on the Green next weekend. on the Green, including almost a dozen local Wellington Art Society members, event co-chair Adrianne Hetherington said. With people on a wait list, artists are coming from as far as New

York to attend and show at Art Fest on the Green in Wellington. Artist Len Jagoda from Georgia will be attending and unveiling one of his newest pieces — a comSee ART FEST, page 4

Joint Meeting Seeks To Hash Out Lox Groves Road Issues

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council and Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors held a long-awaited but positive joint meeting Tuesday, Jan. 17 to discuss the transfer of remaining district roads to the town. Other issues discussed included road maintenance responsibility and the future of the LGWCD. “I think it would be a lot simpler if the town takes care of roads and the district takes care of drainage, and we try to figure something out with the trails,” Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené said. “We could assign the gas tax money essentially to the function of taking care of the roads, which is all we’re trying to do. I would like to see that as a first step. As to the dependence or independence of the district, I do not see why the district cannot

remain independent if it’s a drainage district.” Goltzené said much confusion has arisen over part of the roads belonging to the district and part of them to the town. “Make it simple,” he said. “If we can work toward turning the roads over, I think that would be a productive move.” Supervisor Simon Fernandez said that he would like to see what is in the best interest of the community. “Some of us are going to be staying here for the next couple of years, some of us won’t, so I think that we have a perfect scenario here to make it positive, reduce whatever cost we can to the taxpayers in this town, and once and for all get this done with the politics on the roads,” Fernandez said. Councilman Todd McLendon agreed with keeping the district

independent as long as it continues to do maintenance for the town. “The roads and whatnot, that’s where the contention is all the time,” McLendon said. “It’s confusing to the residents. They call and have an issue with the road and the question is, is it a town road or is it a district road? I see it completely different from that. They are all town roads, every single one of them. If it’s open to the public, it’s a town road.” He explained that in 2008, the town took responsibility for the roads, although the district still keeps a list of district-maintained roads. “Some of the roads the district maintains and we supplement that,” he said. “That’s where the issues come up. I think that they all need to be turned over to the town. I understand there’s disagreements See LOX ROADS, page 15

Iota Carol Planners Make Their Pitch To ITID Supervisors

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors heard a presentation last week on the proposed 1,287-acre Iota Carol development, also known as Delray Linton Groves. The land in question is north of 60th Street North and west of 190th Avenue North, just south of the GL Homes site. The project is to the west of Osceola Creek Middle School and Frontier Elementary School. Ken Tuma with Urban Design Kilday Studios gave the presentation on Jan. 11. Tuma noted that the Palm Beach County Commission transmitted a comp plan amendment with a density of 0.8 homes per acre allowing 1,030 total units. It will be back for final adoption by the county on Jan. 30. Also proposed are 112,000 square feet of non-residential uses, as well as 26 acres for civic use and 11 acres of recreation areas. The development also proposes 431 acres of open space to be given to ITID for stormwater management. “Almost 70 percent of the site will be dedicated to open space,” Tuma said, adding that 10 percent of the development will be designated for workforce housing, with 6 miles of pedestrian pathways and 4 miles of horse trails that connect to already approved horse trails at GL Homes. “Those are open to the public for anyone to use.” The total equestrian pathways between the two adjacent projects will be 26 miles. “There are some significant public benefits with this project,” Tuma said. “One of the key ones is a part of the transmittal that the Board of County Commissioners did at its hearing… that we would not have the ability to annex into any municipality. That’s an important one in relation to Westlake, and that was important to the Board of County Commissioners, so we agreed to that.” He said they are still working with ITID staff to dedicate the 431 acres to the district for stormwater management, as well as ceding

part of the site’s drainage allowance to ITID. “The way that our project has ended up being built, we actually have more lakes onsite than we need. Because we have such a small density at 0.8 dwelling units per acre, our lakes have actually gotten bigger,” he said. “On a typical project this size, the lakes are about 15 percent of the development area. We’re actually going to be 23 percent.” Tuma explained that under the site’s existing drainage permit, they will be able to reduce the discharge, and the remainder will be available to ITID. Delray Linton Groves will provide $1.32 million above its required proportionate share requirement to the county for roadway improvements. “We’re also agreeing, which is important to this board, to be an active unit of the Indian Trail Improvement District,” Tuma said. Supervisor Betty Argue was concerned about the horse trails proposed along 190th, which is planned to be the major north/ south connection for Delray Linton Groves and GL Homes’ Indian Trail Groves. Argue pointed out that Minto/Westlake had recently proposed an amendment removing horse trails from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. “Their justification is because Seminole Pratt is not an appropriate place for the horse trails, so I want to know how are you doing with the horse trails along 190th, because it will be the busiest road through that area, and I don’t want this to be an excuse down the road,” she said. Tuma said the road’s easement will be almost 300 feet wide, and the horse trail will be set far from the main roadway. ITID President Jennifer Hager said she found the horse trail proposals to be oxymoronic. “We have all this influx of development that’s going to produce all this traffic, and horses and traffic just don’t mix, so if you’re saying that just to appease any one of us or any of our neighboring See IOTA CAROL, page 4

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR GETS UNDERWAY

The South Florida Fair kicked off Friday, Jan. 13 with a New Orleans Mardi Gras theme. The fair continues through Jan. 29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Shown here are South Florida Fair CEO Rick and Denise Vymlatil with grandson Lucas Harneck on a Mardi Gras-themed parade float. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Aronberg Touts Many Successes As New Term Starts

Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg began his second term as the county’s top prosecutor this month.

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By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report After four years on the job, Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg is proud of what his office has accomplished so far, and he is working to further those accomplishments as he begins his second term as the county’s top prosecutor. “When I campaigned for state attorney four years ago, I spoke of the need to increase our conviction rates, which were the lowest in the state, and decrease our juvenile direct file rates, which were among the highest in the state,” he said. “I’m proud that we’ve been able to do both.” Things have been busy at the state attorney’s office, with 120

prosecutors, 200 support staff and 60 volunteers spread across five locations. Each year, 60,000 cases are prosecuted; 13,000 of those are felonies, 3,000 are juvenile cases and the rest are misdemeanors. Aronberg’s office is the largest and most diverse law firm in Palm Beach County, he said, with women now making up the majority of prosecutors. Recent statistics showed that 75 juveniles were charged as adults in 2015-16, which is down from the 136 juveniles charged as adults in the previous year. “We wanted to steer nonviolent juveniles away from the adult court system and into the juvenile system, which is the purpose of having a juvenile system to begin

with,” Aronberg said. “We need to focus on rehabilitation and ensure that we don’t create a new generation of violent criminals.” For juveniles who commit violent crimes, or are habitual criminals, where juvenile sanctions haven’t worked, they will continue to be direct filed as needed, he explained. “Ultimately, the No. 1 priority of this office is to protect public safety and stand up for victims of crime,” Aronberg said. The office focuses on differentiating between a violent juvenile and a nonviolent juvenile. For example, it has been found that a nonviolent juvenile can be reformed, but if you place that See ARONBERG, page 15

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GL Homes Rep Proposes Paying An Impact Fee To Indian Trail

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Representatives from GL Homes/Indian Trail Groves and Iota Carol/Delray Linton Groves proposed to pay impact fees to the Indian Trail Improvement District in a presentation to the ITID Board of Supervisors on Jan. 11. The amount would be based on the number of residential units constructed, and done as an alternative to the developers going to Palm Beach County to resolve issues. After a 90-minute-long discussion, the board postponed a decision until Tuesday, Jan. 24. Attorney Marty Perry, representing ITID, said that it was urgent that the board submit proposed conditions to the county before the GL Homes/Indian Trail Groves hearings in February. The application goes before the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission on Feb. 2 and the Palm Beach County Commission on Feb. 23. Perry said the recent deluge of separately filed development applications in the western communities has complicated discussions. “The reality is that all of this should have been taken in at the same time because the ultimate impact is we’re all going to struggle road-wise throughout this thing,” he said. “We’re here tonight because both of these developers have proposed ways to deal with their impacts, and your staff has addressed those things.”

Perry said it was important that the board propose conditions to the county commission if it has any. “You’re going to have to deal with that and come up with some kind of an idea because… my understanding is that the county staff report is already in [and] GL is coming up with hearings at the beginning of February,” he said. “You need to come up with some recommendations for the county. They’ve been asking for them.” GL Homes/Indian Trails Groves proposes about 3,900 residential units with 350,000 square feet of non-residential use, and Iota Carol/ Delray Linton Groves has another 1,030 dwelling units and 225,000 square feet of non-residential use. “You need to give the county some idea of what you want consider[ed], and that doesn’t mean the county is going to consider everything that you recommend, but we need to give them something,” Perry said. Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb reiterated Perry’s comment that the county needs to hear from ITID on the conditions it wants. “If you don’t have any conditions, that’s OK, too,” Webb said. “Once the zoning conditions start being approved, I think you lose leverage as far as dealing with these developers. That’s your determination. We are anxious to see what comes out under discussions and what you want the county to consider.”

Larry Portnoy with GL Homes, owner of about 5,000 acres west of 180th Avenue North, said his company has developed a proposal to dedicate $1,500 per unit built to the district as an alternative to numerous conditions that ITID staff has proposed. “The reason we are before you tonight, and we have put forth a written proposal, is that we would love nothing more than what we are willing to accept as a development order proposition instead of us being potentially combative and both of us trying to work with the county and allowing the county to be judge and jury.” Portnoy said that since they started their approval process, they have wanted to blend in and be part of the surrounding community. “We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, and we’re hoping with our proposal that the board will see that it is fair and something that we can move forward with,” he said. Portnoy said GL Homes has worked for a year with ITID staff to find a resolution to three items it has proposed as mitigation for its development — the 640-acre area for drainage offered by the developer, GL Homes becoming an active unit of ITID and the commitment to adequately address its impact on roads. “For purposes of this discussion, I’m just going to focus on the roads,” he said, explaining that after several months of

discussion with staff, they had come back with a proposal that had received no response from the district. “The one thing we had always heard was that the roads would prematurely fail because of the increased amount of traffic… so our proposal to the staff was to add an inch and a half of asphalt at a predetermined time, based upon the number of building permits and the impact that our community would be creating,” he said. Portnoy said that discussion never reached the board. “Things didn’t get discussed with the board, time went by and we really didn’t get any answers,” he said. Meanwhile, GL Homes was concerned by the next proposal that got to them. “Several months later, your staff came back with recommendations,” Portnoy said. “I don’t think it was ever anything that was discussed as a board. It was discussed individually, but never as a board, and we were somewhat blown away by what we had seen. What came back to us was roughly $12 million in improvements that your staff thought we should be obligated to pay for. As taken back as we were, we went through the numbers to get a better feel for how the numbers could be so high. We were surprised to see that roughly $1.7 million of the $12 million was for a bridge across the M Canal to connect 180th Avenue to 60th Street. That was the first

we had heard of anything along those lines.” Portnoy noted that GL Homes has an approved traffic report by the county that doesn’t put any trips on that link. “We’re only obligated to build a bridge just west of that across the M Canal in order to connect 60th Street, because 60th we are looking to be our major east/west road in and out of our community,” he said. He said another roughly $4 million was for traffic calming. He noted that he had attended several ITID meetings where ITID President Jennifer Hager had commented about trying to get a horse trailer around a traffic circle, and sat through a workshop with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office about response times. “I never heard this board once give direction as to what it is you’re looking for in traffic calming, and to come back at $4 million to think we’re going to accept the responsibility for that, I thought once again… this is not GL impact-related that we should be considering,” Portnoy said. As an alternative to further discussion, he said the developer could add a $1,500 traffic impact fee for each home built, which would generate roughly $5.2 million to offset the impact on ITID roads. He added that he had read several other ITID staff reports that

tacked additional money onto the anticipated impact for the new commercial centers. He explained that the commercial centers are intended for local residents, and would not generate significant impact on exterior roads. “It’s not a major attractor, like Minto building millions of square feet that people are going to drive for miles,” he said. “It’s to satisfy the needs of our community so they don’t have to traverse the roads.” He said GL Homes has a proportional share agreement with the county for about $42 million based on traffic impact. Portnoy added that GL Homes had an issue paying proportional share for 180th Avenue North, since traffic standards showed that the development would have no impact, because it plans to create a new four-lane road, 190th Avenue North, which will be the development’s main north/south road. In addition to a $1,500 impact fee per unit, he reminded supervisors that GL Homes is willing to become an active unit in the district to help pay other costs. He said that Iota Carol is also willing to pay the $1,500 impact fee, which would generate another $1,545,000. “In essence, you’re going to get $7.5 million, assuming all these units are built,” he said. He asked for a resolution of $1,500 per home to be paid when See IMPACT FEE, page 15

Lox Groves Council Removes 8th Place North As A Public Road

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Under pressure from possible litigation, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council voted 4-1 to remove 8th Place North as a public road, although council members were concerned about repercussions that might result if more residents want their roads removed. Town Manager Bill Underwood said he had met at the council’s direction with attorney Jeff Kurtz, representing Mark Jackson, an 8th Place North property owner who had erected a fence at the north end of the road, which has three other residents living there. The town removed Jackson’s fence after doing maintenance on the road. The meeting did not produce a

conclusion, with Jackson asserting that it is a private road and the town maintaining its position that it is public. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo sought direction on how to proceed. “This has been brought to the town council’s attention, and we’ve been trying to deal with the issue for the better part of a year,” he said, explaining that the road has been on the town’s gas tax road list created in 2008. Kurtz contended that over the past seven years, the town has not maintained the road, which is a statutory requirement for determining whether it is a public road, and contended that the property owners had maintained the road themselves. Cirullo replied that the town has records from the Loxahatchee

Groves Water Control District stating that Jackson had turned away graders, although a private contractor for the town had graded the road and allegedly damaged it, leading the town to put down base rock to repair the alleged damage. Until last year, the town had engaged the LGWCD to maintain town roads through various agreements since the creation of the town, and in 2012 got the first reports of grading to support a per-mile charge. “Prior to that time, the town would get a lump sum bill for the grading work of the district without identifying specifically which miles for which roads,” he said. Cirullo said he had met with LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe, who told him that the dis-

trict’s grader operator supervisor had been told by Jackson not to go on 8th Place North. In 2013, when Yohe became district administrator, Cirullo said Yohe directed that all the roads on the list be graded. Once again, Jackson told the district to stop grading the road. “The district didn’t do it; they charged us for the one time that they did it,” he said. “We’re now trying to figure out what to do, and we’ve got two property owners who want this to be a private road, and one property owner who wants this to be a public road.” Cirullo said in the past, residents who have voted unanimously to have their roads taken off the gas tax list have come to the council successfully to have their roads removed.

He added that after a drivethrough audit by the Office of the Inspector General where the roads were inspected, the town took off roads that were barricaded, although they were on the gas tax list. “Any roads that said ‘No Trespassing,’ a sign that said ‘Private Road’ or any indication that the public was not to go over what we had designated as a town road, those were removed, consistent to the OIG’s direction to us,” he said. Cirullo said the town has two choices. “The choice for the town council is to direct us to take action to remove it from the gas tax map,” he said. “Or have a judge tell us whether it’s a public or private road, which would require filing a lawsuit.”

Kurtz said in any lawsuit the burden would be on the town to demonstrate that it is a public road. Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené said the precedent could lead to more residents saying to take them off the list, and added that the town could not rely on district records to hold up in court. After more discussion, Councilman Ron Jarriel made a motion to allow the residents to settle the question in civil court, and not allow the town’s legal staff to pursue the matter anymore, which failed for lack of a second. Councilman Ryan Liang then made a motion to remove 8th Place North from the gas tax list, which carried 4-1 with Goltzené opposed.

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There Is Much To Celebrate As A New Era In Baseball Begins

If you build it, they will come. In this case, we’re talking about the re-emergence of Palm Beach County in the spring training and Minor League Baseball scene. Nineteen years ago, Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter was constructed. Located in the Abacoa community, the stadium holds nearly 7,000 fans and features luxury sky-box seating, two levels of permanent seating, parking and concessions. For what seemed like the longest time, Roger Dean Stadium was the only game in town. As home to the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball franchises for spring training, and four minor league teams (the rookie-level and Class A-Advanced affiliates of both Miami and St. Louis) as well, it was the single choice for baseball-loving fans within Palm Beach County. But that changes this year, with the inaugural season at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Like Roger Dean Stadium, the new state-of-the-art complex is the spring training home to two MLB teams — the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals. And in the future, minor league affiliates of those teams will also call the 6,500-seat stadium home. The Astros and Nationals will play the first game at the new ballpark on Feb. 22. Roughly half of the $148 million complex cost is being paid by Palm Beach County, using taxes on hotel stays dedicated toward tourism-boosting efforts. The state and the two teams are paying the balance. For now, that’s as far as in-county professional baseball will advance. An attempt to relocate the Atlanta Braves to Lake Worth’s John Prince Park was floated, but county personnel involved with the push struck out. The Braves will be moving to Sarasota starting in 2019. Atlanta trained in West Palm Beach from 1963 through 1997, when the team moved to Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. When it comes to building new stadiums, there are mixed views on whether they benefit the community in which they are constructed. The textbook study of the relation between professional sports and economic development was written by Robert Baade of the Heartland

Institute. Even though the study was completed in the 1990s, it is still widely cited as an authoritative reference. The Heartland Study identifies three economic impacts from public subsidies of professional sports: direct expenditures (restaurants, hotels, transportation, souvenirs, food), indirect expenditures (income spent by those who attend games on other goods and services within the metropolitan area), and “psychological” benefits (which are less easily quantified; some have suggested television coverage of an area’s professional sports teams encourages businesses to locate there). There are also intangibles, such as the benefits of civic pride that successful sports franchises evoke in a community. But there can also be negatives with construction of new sports complexes. There are times where the deals struck between professional owners and community leaders are so lopsided that the community suffers long-term. For example, the horrible deal between Miami-Dade County officials and Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. According to reports, Miami-Dade officials “were so incompetent in negotiating the project that they stuck taxpayers with interest rates that would have made a mid-housing-bubble speculator gasp.” By the time the bonds are paid off in 40 years, the $515 million Marlins Park cost will have ballooned into $2.4 billion — all while the team pays no taxes on the land. It was a deal that put low-income taxpayers on the hook, at the same time county services were threatened with cuts. Miami’s then-Mayor Carlos Alvarez had just pushed through a budget that raised property taxes, while at the same time called for a five percent across-the-board cut in pay for most county workers but a 15 percent increase in the salaries of his own staff. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches project, of course, is nowhere near the cost of the Marlins complex, nor is it being built in the throes of a recession. Furthermore, built on the site of an old city dumping ground, it holds the prospect of rejuvenating a neighborhood in need of a helping hand. Let’s hope our local options continue to be more fiscally sound than our southern counterpart and the new ballpark lives up to its promise.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR County Water Connection Proposal Unfair

Recently, we received a letter from Palm Beach County indicating that our block (12 homes) was interested in extending the water main down our street so we could connect to the county water system. All fine — except for those of us who don’t want it, don’t need it or can’t afford the expensive cost of running that line. However, if 51 percent say they want it, the rest of us just pay; whether we hook up or not. Here’s why we object to this unwanted, excessively expensive proposition: 1. Too expensive — in excess of $13,800 per household or $27,600plus for each 230 feet of water pipe. In addition, each landowner will be responsible for the cost of running a line to their residence, plus permitting, a connection fee and the monthly bill. 2. Not needed — there’s nothing wrong with the water. 3. No concern for those unable or unwilling to pay.

4. If a party can’t afford or doesn’t want the service, the county will place a lien on the property to be paid over 20 years, plus a 5.5 percent interest charge. That amounts to a tax increase of $1,100-plus per year for 20 years. 5. We, for one, have invested in a good water system, which includes chlorination and reverse osmosis for drinking, and we take the time to care for it. Now we will be forced to pay this excessive connection fee, whether we want the service or not. Somehow this just doesn’t seem fair. Dale and Phyllis Olmstead The Acreage

It Takes A Village To Save Animals

We are heartbroken and fearful, not only for our animals, but for our community, since we heard the horrific news of our neighbor’s cow found brutally butchered, a horse head in a nearby canal, stories circulating about dismembered goats and chickens being found, and puppies abandoned on the side of the road in a pillow case.

These helpless animals need us as a community to protect them. If you see or know something, please report it to the proper authorities. We are their voice. If you are unable to care for your animals or their litter, please contact us so that we can help guide you. As founder and vice president of Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc., a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in western Palm Beach County, a small team of three, we are passionately dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of our community’s animals that may otherwise be euthanized. Our mission is to connect these animals with loving forever homes or provide sanctuary to disabled or elderly animals to live out their lives in peace and comfort. In July 2016, we expanded with the purchase of a beautiful piece of land in Loxahatchee, bringing us closer to our ultimate goal of becoming a self-sustaining animal rescue and sanctuary, enabling us to save many, many more lives. Since then, with the diligent and tireless help of a handful of dear friends, selfless volunteers and

generous donations from some amazing supporters who we affectionately call our “village angels,” we have made steady progress preparing the land for the animals and us to live on. Clearing, cleaning, digging, planting and so on. In light of these horrific events nearby, in addition to a continual problem with trespassers on our property and minor theft, we have decided to fast-track our move to our Loxahatchee farm property to protect our animals, our property and be there for our neighbors as well. We must keep an eye out for one another; it takes a village. Our top priority is always the safety and comfort of lives. We are calling upon you and the support of our community. We must be completely moved onto the Loxahatchee farm location by Feb. 1. This is a huge undertaking for our small team, but we are determined and highly motivated. I would be deeply and forever grateful for your support and the support of our community during the organization’s transition. One of the most important items is that approximately 600 feet of the property’s perimeter still needs to

be secured with fencing, among a list of other vital items and tasks. Our urgent needs short list can be found on our web site and Facebook page. With a gift of a company’s products and or services, we would happily make arrangements to provide the company with advertising on our web site and broadcast their care and compassion on our social media sites. Our greatest need is monetary donations, which will help us finalize our relocation and continue the build process. Donations to our organization are tax deductible. Volunteers with trucks are appreciated as well to help us transport items. Opportunities for community service hours are also available. If you are unable to donate or volunteer, please contribute a moment of your time sharing this with someone you know. To contact us at Barky Pines,

call (561) 402-1451, e-mail barkypines@gmail.com or visit www. barkypinesanimalrescue.com. Elizabeth Accomando Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

For The Record

Last week’s article “Binks Vet Clinic Gets Break On Cost Of Road Project” misstated the reason why Councilman Michael Napoleone recused himself from voting. His decision was based on the fact that the Wantman Group, agent on the project, is a client of his firm, not because his firm has any involvement in the project. The Town-Crier regrets whatever confusion this might have caused.

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continued from page 1 missioned portrait of American Pharoah, the 2015 Triple Crown winner. “We have a couple of artists who are doing the same thing, showing their more recent work at our show,” Pfeiffer said. Artists will present their artworks made of metalwork, fibers, textiles, ceramic, sculpture, painting, kinetic sculpture and other forms. “We’re excited about the range of mediums and the level of artistic excellence. It’s about creativity and connecting with the community. We have a tradition of show-

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continued from page 1 residents who own horses and actively ride horses, we’re all doing a little chuckle right now with this proposal of horse trails,” she said. “I find it laughable that there are horse trails in a development, and are there horses allowed to live on the property?” “There won’t be any horses on the property, but the [trails] will

casing artists, their creativity and artistic excellence at this show,” Pfeiffer said. “It’s a good opportunity for our members, as well as emerging artists and professional artists.” Axelrod is excited to shop around and see what the artists have to offer. “I think reaching out to the community and interacting with the people who come to the show, that’s honestly the best part of a show,” Axelrod said. “When they’re in your own community, that’s even nicer.” The show originally began as a one-day event for members, Hetherington said, and has grown ever since. “This whole event is really fun,” she said. “We’re all volunteers… so it’s a very personalized show.”

Community members have the opportunity to communicate with the artists and learn about the medium used and the process the artist goes through. Through communicating with the artists, Pfeiffer learned that because Art Fest on the Green is run by a community art organization and not a professional show organization, many artists were interested in participating. “That was great to hear,” she said. “They liked that aspect.” Through the entire process, Axelrod said, the organizers have been in contact with the artists. “I think when the artists looked at the call to artists and looked at our web site and saw the different programs that we do, the scholarship awards that we give, and the community outreach programs

that we do, they liked all of that. That really resonated with their connecting with community,” Pfeiffer said. Art Fest on the Green acts as the Wellington Art Society’s major fundraiser of the year. It has become expected by the community, Pfeiffer said, adding that art and culture are important when people are looking for somewhere to live, and the art society provides a great deal of art and culture with between 100 and 150 pieces of artwork available to the public on a daily basis. There are shows — each with their own reception — at the Wellington Community Center, Whole Foods Market and the Wellington Municipal Complex, plus displays at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar. The program of placing local

artwork at Whole Foods has been so popular that two other stores have modeled their own programs after the Wellington Art Society’s program. At Art Fest on the Green, artist tents fill the amphitheater lawn, where children can easily run over to Scott’s Place Playground. In addition to music by Wellington Art Society member Bobby Gugliuzza, there will be food trucks, demonstrations and a children’s art activity tent run by Jeanne Bootz of the Bootz Cultural Arts Center. This year’s judge is Laura Paboojian, a certified fine art appraiser and member of the IFAA, the International Fine Art Appraisers. A record attendance is expected, Pfeiffer said. “The volunteers are key to this.

We couldn’t do it without our members all being on the same page. They’re all very supportive,” Pfeiffer said. “It really achieves many levels of what we try to do in the community.” Art Fest on the Green is a free, family-friendly event. It will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. “It’s artists for artists. We’re not business people,” Pfeiffer said. “It’s a labor of love,” Axelrod added. Wellington Art Society monthly meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Pfeiffer at mysticway1@bellsouth. net or (561) 632-3677, Hetherington at tilemaker@aol.com or (561) 301-4498, or visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

be open to the public,” Tuma said. “There will be access points to the public.” “I won’t take my horse in there,” Hager said. Supervisor Gary Dunkley said his primary interest was with the 431 acres to be dedicated to the district for stormwater management. “How much would it cost as a community to develop that into a drainage facility?” he asked, pointing out that the estimated $50 million to dig out the GL Homes 640-acre dedication for stormwa-

ter management was unreachable. He also asked if GL Homes’ 640 acres proposed for stormwater management could fit with Delray Linton Groves’ 431 acres. “Is it a price tag that we can deal with?” Dunkley asked. ITID Engineer Jay Foy said the $50 million that had been estimated for GL Homes’ 640 acres was primarily for digging out the area to make it a deep reservoir, but the combined areas with adequate levees could provide some stormwater management without excavation.

Foy said that putting in an additional levee would cost about $10 million, adding that an additional $10 million would

be needed for a levee around GL Homes’ 640 acres. A pump would also be necessary to get water into the areas.

With the areas combined, Foy said that ITID would have about 55 percent of its need for additional drainage.

Farm Credit To Speak At LGLA Meeting

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’Association (LGLA) will meet on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd. The program for the evening will be managers and officers of the Farm Credit, who will be dis-

cussing some of the advantages of doing business with them. They will give an overview of the commercial agricultural lending, residential lending and crop insurance. Make a list of your cares and concerns and bring lots of questions for these speakers.

All residents are welcome to attend and share time with their neighbors. The public is welcome, but only members can make motions or vote on a motion. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

OBITUARY

Arle Adams Of Wellington Dies At Age 89 Arle P. Adams, age 89, passed away on Jan. 17 in Wellington after a lengthy illness. She was born in New York City and graduated from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Her love of horses led her to competition in Madison Square Garden at the age of 12. She originated the art of fox hunting in Wellington when there were more alligators than people. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth M. Adams. They relocated to Wellington in the mid-1970s and became an instrumental part of the incorporation of Wellington and its development of an international equestrian center.

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CHAMBER THANKS HOLIDAY PARADE WINNERS, SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Post Parade Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Wellington Community Center. Wellington Holiday Parade winners, sponsors and volunteers were recognized and given certificates. For more info., visit www.cpbcchamber.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Nicole Scudder of Park Vista High School, Catherine Tucker and Amy Marks from Kem Kids Dance Studio and Debbie Mulvihill of Bethesda Health.

Parade Chairman Dennis Witkowski thanks Wellington Manager Paul Schofield.

First place juvenile float went to Cub Scout Pack 120.

Parade Chairman Dennis Witkowski, Wellington Vice Mayor John McGovern, Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford and Joe Piconcelli.

Candace Osias, Ashley Ouellette and Dennis Witkowski.

Kem Kids is honored as the first place performing group.

Nicole Scudder of Park Vista High School accepts best in show honors from Jim Lewis.

Retreat at Palm Beach was honored as first place adult float.

ARTIST DEBORAH LAFOGG DOCHERTY FEATURED AT ART SOCIETY MEETING

The Wellington Art Society held its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Wellington Community Center. Members brought their artwork to show. Artist Deborah LaFogg Docherty gave a demonstration of creating artwork using pastels with underpainting. There was also a raffle of member artwork, and Corinne Ingerman donated about 100 art-themed books to be sold to raise money for Wellington PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER Art Society projects and scholarships. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS Xcelerate 2.0 Jan. 25 At Wanderers

The Young Professionals of Wellington will present Xcelerate 2.0 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington on Wednesday, Jan. 25 with light bites at 5:30 p.m. and the first pitch beginning at 6 p.m. The winner will receive a $10,000 grant. The Homegrown People’s Choice Award will be presented at the end of the program. Visit www.xceleratewellington.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Chamber’s ColorFest 5K Set For Feb. 19

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the second annual Wellington ColorFest 5K, taking place Sunday, Feb. 19 at Village Park in Wellington. Join the chamber as it celebrates 21 years in the community. ColorFest, co-sponsored by the Village of Wellington, promotes healthiness and camaraderie by

bringing the community together. There will be pre-race warmups, live music, food vendors, healthy snacks, health and wellness exhibitors, a pre-event kickoff, swag bags and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.

Home Ownership Presentation On Jan. 25

Exit Realty Premier and Exit Realty Elite will host a presentation on “Home Ownership: More Affordable than Renting” on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in Wellington. Many believe that home ownership is out of reach, not realizing that owning may be more affordable than renting. You may even qualify for first-time homebuyer programs and receive downpayment assistance, even if you’ve owned a home before. At this discussion, learn what options are available to you and the benefits of owning versus renting. Seating is limited and an RSVP

is required. Call today to reserve your seat. For more info., contact Anita Williams at Exit Realty Premier in Wellington at (561) 425-3255 or realtywithanita@ gmail.com.

Art Society Reception On Jan. 28

The Wellington Art Society, in conjunction with its 11th annual Art Fest on the Green, will host a reception for its latest exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Art Fest on the Green will be located nearby at the Wellington Amphitheater, with the entrance to the community center directly across the parking lot. Light breakfast bites will be provided by Trader Joe’s at the community center reception. A total of 25 paintings by 17 artists are on display, with one section of the gallery space devoted to equine paintings. This is the second exhibit at the new community center, and a worthwhile addendum to Art Fest on the Green.

For more information visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Women’s Group To Meet Feb. 2

The February meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The meet and mingle will start at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The special guest speaker for the meeting will be Joan Manning, the first president of what was then called the Wellington Women’s Club. Manning will speak about the history of Wellington and how the club came to be. There will also be historical club scrapbooks available to peruse during the meeting. The guest fee is $30. The monthly donation for the residents at Harmony House is pajamas and slippers for the mothers and children in all sizes. While this donation is not mandatory, it helps Harmony House and gives a level of comfort to the residents. For more information, or to RSVP by Jan. 28, contact Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011.

Dolly Hand To Host ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ Jan. 21

The Missoula Children’s Theatre’s 23rd annual production at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade will be Gulliver’s Travels, featuring more than 40 local children, on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Missoula adaption of Gulliver’s Travels is an out-of-this-world original sci-fi musical adventure. With his spaceship wrecked and his trusty computer on the fritz, brave explorer Gulliver finds himself lost in space. While transporting from world to world, Gulliver discovers fighting aliens, foolish Yahoos, robots and more — all who need just as much help from Gulliver as Gulliver needs from them. Gulliver will be played by Dakota Ali and Myles Swindle, and his trusty computer JCN is Mia Elrod. They will be joined by a cast made up of local children. Serving as assistant directors will be Shelby Murray and Mellainy Spooner. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Belle Glade is

brought to you by Palm Beach State College with support from the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade is located at 1977 College Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children age 3 to grade 12 and are available at the box office and at the door. For more information, call the box office at (561) 993-1160.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Benefit

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Centanni Café Finds A New Home In Wellington’s Village Walk

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report After a six-month hiatus, Fidel Alvarez’s Centanni Café is back in a new location. Alvarez is serving up his popular Italian cuisine, this time in Wellington’s Village Walk community. The menu is largely the same, although this time, instead of the dinners offered at his former State Road 7 location, all of the meals are perfectly sized for lunch. “With the menu, what I decided to do is do a small menu, with smaller portions, so I can bring the prices down,” he said. “I call it a lunch menu all day. Salads, subs, pizza, pasta, chicken, veal. I have a little bit of everything at a very reasonable price.” For Alvarez, who came to the United States in the 1980s from El Salvador, Italian food is what he knows. When he first moved here, he started working as a dishwasher at an Italian restaurant and worked his way up. “If you ask me to cook rice and beans, I can’t do it. If you ask me to cook an Italian dish, I can do it with my eyes closed,” he said. The first Centanni’s opened in New Jersey, in 1999. When Alvarez moved his family to Florida in

2004, he reopened on SR 7, just north of Southern Blvd. However, Village Walk is now the café’s home. “A lot of my regular customers live here,” Alvarez explained. After his lease expired, he spent several months searching for a new location. One of his customers contacted him one day and suggested the Village Walk site. And by Dec. 20, he opened his doors again. “It’s a nice community, nice people. So far, everything has been nice. Everybody is happy. Everybody is excited,” he said. “I was afraid that the name would disappear… Thanks to this location, I was able to reopen fairly quickly.” While it is located inside a gated community, Centanni’s isn’t only for Village Walk residents. Those wishing to dine at Centanni’s, or take food to-go, need only call, make a reservation, and they’ll be let in at the gate. “It creates a balance of security for those in Village Walk, and accessibility to those who want a great meal,” Alvarez said. Dine in, take out (through Delivery Dudes) and catering is available. Indoor, outdoor and poolside seating is also available, making

escaping the heat, enjoying eating poolside, or enjoying gelato and coffee, tea or wine while watching the sunset all easy and convenient. “The response from the community has been amazing,” Alvarez said. “A lot of my old customers have started trickling in. They’ve finally found me, and they’re happy to see that I’m back. I’m really happy about it, and I think it will be great for everybody.” As a special convenience for Village Walk residents, Alvarez is stocking milk, eggs, soda and other small items available for purchase to save residents from having to go to the store for something simple. As he receives feedback, the items may change, or more items will be added. “Sometimes you don’t want to go all the way outside to get a gallon of milk, or a dozen eggs,” he said. “If somebody comes for a 6-pack of beer, they can grab it and go home. I’m a bit more than just a little restaurant. We’re trying to hit whatever we can to keep the community happy.” Alvarez is also offering special family-style meals, including salad and pasta, available in two different sizes, serving two or four people, catering trays to feed 10 to

12 people, and all sorts of starters, salads, pizzas, subs, specialties, pastas, soups, sides and kids food, in addition to hot and cold beverages and desserts, such as mini cannolis, tiramisu and gelato. For former customers, many familiar faces still work at Centanni’s. Though Alvarez wasn’t able to bring back all of his former employees — some had found work elsewhere during the hiatus — he welcomes them with open arms. Alvarez wants residents of Village Walk, and the greater community, to feel comfortable popping in for gelato or coffee. “Many people sit down, order gelato and call it a day,” he said, adding that some customers stop by for coffee, stay and chat a while, and then go about their days. For customers who would like to stay a while longer, Centanni’s offers salads ranging from a house, Caesar, arugula or Tuscany salad to the cranberry romaine with gorgonzola. Pizzas, subs with chicken, eggplant parmigiana, meatball parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, veal parmigiana and more are grab-and-go favorites. Specialties include Chicken Marsala, Veal Milanese with Arugula, Filet of Fish Marechiaro and

Centanni Café owner Fidel Alvarez (center) with Steve Mennella, Briel Arce, Jonathan Carranza and Leila Thurman. Chicken Champagne. Pasta dishes range from spaghetti marinara with meatballs to fettuccini with red clam sauce and baked meat lasagna. Chicken soup and pasta fagioli bring warmth and comfort, while coffee, espresso and cappuccino paired with cannolis, tiramisu or gelato bring a flair of elegance. “I think the whole menu has been accepted really nicely,” Alvarez said. In the middle of the dining room is a piece of stained glass that is special to Alvarez. It was in the original New Jersey restaurant, but he didn’t have a place for it at

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the former location. However, he found the perfect spot in Village Walk; on a wall above the fish tank. “It means a lot to me,” he said, and shows how resilient Centanni’s really is. From New Jersey to Florida, Alvarez has been bringing delicious Italian food to families for almost two decades. Anyone can enjoy his food Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The café is closed Mondays. Centanni Café is located at 2540 Village Walk Circle in Wellington. Call (561) 642-8700 to learn more.

POLO FOR A PURPOSE RAISES MONEY FOR LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Polo for a Purpose was held Monday, Jan. 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event was led by co-chairs P.J. Rizvi, Visse Wedell and Penny Bradley, along with honorary chair Brandon Phillips, a polo player and lymphoma survivor. For the fourth annual event, something new was added — a concert by Gipsy Sound PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER Revolution. To learn more, visit www.poloforapurpose.org.

Penny Bradley, Brandon Phillips, P.J. Rizvi and Visse Wedell.

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NEWS

CAFCI, ROYAL PALM BEACH HONOR THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented the 15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Singers, dancers, musicians and speakers demonstrated the theme, “Love is the most durable power in the world.” For more information about CAFCI, visit www.cafcipbc.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, Councilman Dave Swift, Councilwoman Selena Smith, Mayor Fred Pinto, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and Jess Santamaria.

Pierre Harris plays the piano.

Jade Master sings the national anthem.

Master of Ceremonies Dr. Cedric Lynch.

A performance by the Onyx Dance Studio dancers.

CAFCI Cultural Director Elet Cyris welcomes the crowd.

Jordain Randon sings her solo.

Aubin Robinson delivers the keynote address.

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Rochelle Wright sings a solo.

RPB Rotary To Honor Jess And Victoria Santamaria In March

The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach will hold its annual citizen of the year tribute on Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. According to Steve Logan, president of the club, the husband and wife team of Jess and Victoria Santamaria will be this year’s honorees. In the past, the Royal Palm Beach Rotary has honored one person as its citizen of the year, but this year, in a departure from tradition, the Santamarias are being honored for their many contributions that have benefited the people of Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. Both natives of the Philippines, the Santamarias moved

to Philadelphia, Penn., shortly after marrying. That is where Jess earned his master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, he joined the IBM Corporation. While in Pennsylvania, the couple began a family. Their three children were born in Philadelphia before the lure of Florida brought the Santamarias to Royal Palm Beach. It was here where Jess and Victoria found their life’s work as developers and builders in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington. They built more than 3,000 homes in Royal Palm Beach over a 28-year stretch from 1974 through 2002.

They also developed and still manage shopping centers, and own and operate the Royal Inn Hotel. The Santamaria family’s business successes pale in comparison to their community, civic and charitable endeavors. They were instrumental in the founding of Palms West Hospital, and Jess served as chairman of the hospital’s board of trustees from 1986 through 1992. He now serves as a member of the board of governors of Wellington Regional Medical Center, a post he has held for almost two decades. They have also been involved in dozens of other civic efforts in the western communities over the past 40 years. As they did business in Palm

Beach County, Jess was astonished by the corruption he saw in government. Determined to help solve the problem, he ran for the Palm Beach County Commission and was elected in 2006 and 2010, serving two four-year terms as the commissioner from District 6. During the eight years he served, he was the leading voice for openness and honesty in government. A capstone of the Santamaria commitment to community is the My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Charitable Trust and My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Scholarship Foundation. Countless students and charitable causes have benefited from the support of these nonprofit organizations.

A prominent group of speakers and local residents will honor of Jess and Victoria at the March 18 dinner. Town-Crier Publisher Barry Manning and Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto will salute the Santamarias from the dais. Other speakers will be announced. Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club charter member Lynn Balch is serving as chairman of the committee arranging the event. He is assisted by Jean Morris, Diane Smith, Keith Hernandez, Charlie Borg, Roland Amateis, Jeff Hmara and Dan Splain. A sellout crowd is expected, and all proceeds will benefit local charities. There are sponsorship opportunities for the event at multiple

Jess and Victoria Santamaria levels. Dinner tickets are available at $75 per ticket ($125 per couple) by calling Balch at (561) 601-7297 or Splain at (561) 282-6800.

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POLO & EQUESTRIAN

Women Dominate In The $75,000 Battle Of The Sexes At WEF

The atmosphere in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center was charged with excitement Saturday, Jan. 14, as the women took victory over the men in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center, during opening weekend of the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival. Teams of 10 men and 10 women battled it out for this year’s Battle of the Sexes title, with team captains Nicole Bellissimo and Charlie Jayne at the helm. Bellissimo led Heather Caristo-Williams, Amanda Derbyshire, Abigail McArdle, Jessica Mendoza, Schuyler Riley, Haylie Rolfe, Mavis Spencer, Alexandra Welles and Julie Welles on her team. Jayne’s team included David Blake, Daniel Bluman, Ernest Connell, Alex Granato, Darragh Kenny, Andy Kocher, Adam Prudent, Colin Syquia and Hardin Towell.

The contest was held in three phases, consisting of a faults converted speed round, a relay race and a match race. The men and women were pitted against each other in each phase over courses set by 2016 Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge. In round one, the men led the women 7-3 in the speed rounds. In round two’s relay races, the women picked up an additional 10 points, while the men earned just five, bringing the totals to 12 for the men and 13 for the women. With one point separating them, the men and women headed into the third and final round, where the women took a decisive 18 points to the men’s nine. The final tally of 31-21 gave the women the win. The women have been victorious in the event eight out of nine years, with the 2015 battle ending in a tie. Welles, representing the women

for the first time in Battle of the Sexes competition, had a fantastic night with her mount Centalyon, owned by Ardencote Farm. The pair jumped fast and clear to help their team earn points in all three rounds. Welles is working for 2016 Olympic champion Nick Skelton and two-time Olympic team gold medalist Laura Kraut this year, and saw the night as a perfect opportunity to give her mount some experience in an electric atmosphere. “It was so much fun,” Welles said. “The horse I rode is a lovely horse that Nick and Laura own. He was just unbelievable. I just kick, and off I went. I rode him last winter, and I had not ridden him since.” Welles was proud of her team’s win. “To be honest, we were a little nervous in the beginning because WEF, page 15

The women’s team was victorious at last Saturday night’s event. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

La Indiana Tops Goose Creek As Joe Barry Cup Continues At IPC Week three of the 2017 polo season showcased the quarterfinals of the 2017 Joe Barry Memorial Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. While attendees enjoyed social activities, La Indiana defeated Goose Creek 12-10 and secured a spot in the semifinals. In the first chukker, fouls were the story for La Indiana, as the team committed five fouls, giving Mariano Gonzalez two early

penalty goals and an early lead for his Goose Creek team. Goals from Jeff Hall and Mike Azzaro at the end of the first tied the game in what turned out to be a back-andforth affair. The game turned into a penalty shot battle between Gonzalez and Azzaro with a combined 21 penalty shots. With only three field goals combined between the two teams in the first half, the second

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half was going to be determined by which team could avoid fouling. The fourth chukker was close, with patron Michael Bickford adding a goal for La Indiana. Another penalty goal from Gonzalez as well as a penalty one goal for Goose Creek tied the game at 6-6. During open play, La Indiana generated more scoring chances, shooting at the goal 14 times throughout the game. However, Goose Creek continued to place Azzaro on the penalty line, and in the final two chukkers he found his stroke, converting four of five penalty shots to put his La Indiana team ahead for good. La Indiana was strong defensively against young Peke Gonzalez, who, at 16 years old, has been a bright spot for the Goose Creek team throughout the tournament. La Indiana kept him from scoring on the day and potentially making the difference in the close game. Azzaro was named MVP. Best Playing Pony went to Azucar, played by Peke Gonzalez. Aside from the action on the field, the Pavilion kicked off another lavish brunch and after party. Guests saw new brunch options that allowed them to get closer to the action. For $25, brunch ticket holders were able to upgrade their seats to the front row. Beverage package add-ons allowed brunch goers to enhance their experience with bottles of

Veuve Clicquot and Ketel One. Guests also enjoyed the newly expanded Veuve Clicquot Champagne Garden. Opening at 1 p.m., the garden was the perfect spot to grab a drink before the Pavilion opened. Sponsored by Ketel One, the Ketel Kitchen held cocktail classes from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Each week, guests can attend the class, craft a specialty cocktail and receive a commemorative copper mug for $20. Children enjoyed the free Kids Fun Zone, sponsored by Wellington Regional Medical Center. The area had bounce houses, lawn games and food from vendors KP Concessions and Sweet Cravings. With just a $10 general admission ticket, guests could access the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Garden, the Ketel Kitchen, the Kids Fun Zone and the Pavilion after party. Robbin Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, opened the game with the coin toss on the Engel & Völkers Championship Field. Joe Everson sang the National Anthem while painting a live action artwork. IPC showcased his art in front of the stadium next to the new retail location that had merchandise from Island Company. The 2017 season runs from Jan. 1 through April 23. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub. com.

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Empty Bowls Fundraiser To Benefit The Palm Beach County Food Bank Beach County. Takeout orders are also available on many of the soups and can be placed at www. bbts.org/serve/feeding-in-february1. Soup providers include Avocado Grill, Bistro Chez Jean-Pierre, Bath and Tennis Club, the Beach Club, the Breakers Hotel, C’est Si Bon Gourmet Grocer, the Chesterfield Hotel, Chez L’epicier, Cholo Soy, Cucina Dell’arte, E.R. Bradley’s Saloon, Gourmet Galaxy, Grato Restaurant, the Hilton Hotel, Island Bee, Kitchen, LaSirena, Meat Market, Nick & Johnnie’s, Palm Beach Catch, Palm Beach Country Club, Palm Beach Grill, Pastry Heaven, Pistache, Publix Palm Beach, the Regional, the Sailfish Club, Table 26, Ta-boo,

The public will come together on Friday, Feb. 3 to share a simple communal meal of soup and bread at the Episcopal Church at Bethesda-by-the-Sea (141 S. County Road, Palm Beach) in an effort to fight hunger at Empty Bowls Palm Beach 2017. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. For a donation of $25, patrons will select a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl and choose from more than three dozen soups prepared and donated by some of the finest chefs and enjoy artisan breads donated by Old School Bakery. They will take home the handmade bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls of the hungry in Palm

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Kretzer Foundation Concert To Feature Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Company The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company will perform a special upcoming public benefit concert at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace. As part of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s monthly Music for the Mind concert series, the Youth Touring Company will perform a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (payable at the door), with all proceeds directly benefiting the not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts.

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Featuring 30 students in grades 4 through 12, the Youth Touring Company will perform a high-energy singing and dancing performance featuring everything from Broadway show tunes to Motown hits. Performing songs such as “At the Hop,” “I Feel the Earth Move” and “When I Grow Up,” this show is perfect for all ages. Held the third Tuesday of every month, Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach and Martin counties. All proceeds directly benefit the performing organization. For more info., call (561) 748-0036.

Temple Beth Torah To Install Duretz Peled As Cantor

Temple Beth Torah of Wellington will formally install Jennifer Duretz Peled as cantor and director of education during a special Shabbat service on Friday, Jan. 27. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the community is invited. Duretz Peled began her tenure at Temple Beth Torah on July 1. She was the cantor at Congregation Keneseth Israel in Allentown, Penn., for five years before joining the congregation. Prior to that, she was the cantor at Temple B’nai Israel in Clearwater for three years. She is an unwavering supporter of Israel and has traveled there 19 times. She studied at Universitat Haifa in Israel, where she loved living among such a diverse population of Jews, Christians and Muslims. She studied opera performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she was the recipient of the Emma Lou Young Vocal Award. She received her degree in voice performance with a concentration in opera at the University of West Florida, where she was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Samuel Gittenstein Vocal Award. During her cantorial studies, Duretz Peled was the NFTY-STR song-leading advisor for four years. She was the music educator and High Holiday family service leader at Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood, Penn. Duretz Peled received her cantorial investiture in 2008 from

Jennifer Duretz Peled the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She also received a master’s degree in cantorial studies and Jewish music from Gratz College in 2008, where she was the Abramson Fellow. She is a member of the Reform Movement’s American Conference of Cantors. At the ceremony on Jan. 27, she will be joined by her husband, Rabbi Matan Peled, who is the education director at Temple Emmanuel, and her twin sons, Noam and Shai. The weekend of installation and celebration will continue with a gala on Saturday evening and a brunch on Sunday morning. For more information on these events, call the temple office at (561) 793-2700. Temple Beth Torah is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington.

Todd Minikus Is Unstoppable In Week 1 At WEF

Todd Minikus started off the New Year with multiple wins in Wellington, including two firstplace wins at the ESP Holiday Circuit Finale held Jan. 4-8, as well as multiple first-place wins during Week 1 of the World Equestrian Festival, both held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Last week, Minikus piloted Valinski S, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, to victory in the $50,000 National Guard Grand Prix. Minikus and Valinski S finished the jump-off with a clear round and a lead of almost two seconds to their closest competitor.

Valinski S competed last summer in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, and is owned by Ronnie Beard and Wyndmont Inc. Valinski S and Minikus went on to take first place once again in the $35,000 WEF Challenge Cup, held on Jan. 12. “Now that I have shown Valinski three or four times, I think he is starting to understand my ride,” Minikus said. “I think he is going to certainly be very competitive this winter. He wants to be a true winner and he has all of the necessary things — scope, carefulness, quickness, and I think we are going to have a lot of fun.” Wyndmont’s up and coming

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SCHOOL NEWS

PBCHS Students Volunteer At Peggy Adams BINKS BEE WINNERS TO

Members of Palm Beach Central High School’s Animal Rescue Club welcomed World War II veteran Lewis Doelling to join them on Dec. 10 for their recent work day at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. While at the shelter, group members mopped floors and socialized the cats and dogs. Students spent two afternoons in November making 25 fleece blankets to donate to the organization. Pet food and other items needed by the shelter were donated as well.

When speaking about the school’s Animal Rescue Club, Alyssa Thibodeau, club co-president, said, “We know we can’t change the lives of every animal in the world, but changes in our area can lead to bigger changes elsewhere.” Club members have organized several work day events at Peggy Adams this year and are getting a team ready for the Barry Crown Walk for the Animals on March 11. “The walk with Peggy Adams is a great way to come together with

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PBCHS students and Lewis Doelling show off fleece blankets. our peers and other members of for animals,” said Jayme Deramus, the community to show our love club co-president.

11 Seminole Ridge Cambridge Students Honored

Eleven Seminole Ridge High School students were treated to breakfast Dec. 16 in recognition for their having earned — based on their scores from the June 2016 exam series — University of Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diplomas or Cambridge Learner awards. Congratulations to Ashley Abraham, Kerven Cassion, Alathea Fairweather, Drew Gearhart, Jessica Hammett, Natalie Hogwood, Samantha Mangoni, Alyssa Pace, Shreya Patel, Rowan Pelfrey and Georgia Williams. Cheerleaders Earn Double Silvers — The Seminole Ridge competition cheerleaders, in an invitational tournament Dec. 18 at Tampa’s Strawberry Crest High School, earned double silvers. The junior varsity team took second place against central Florida’s Bartow High School, while the

varsity team, competing against two-time reigning state champions Strawberry Crest, missed the gold by less than a point, and actually had a higher raw score of almost two points. The school is so proud of both teams. Lady Lifters Take District Gold — The SRHS girls weightlifting team, coached by former Hawk and state champion Cayla Amatulli, took the gold Jan. 7 in districtwide competition with a team score of 52 points. Many of the “lady lifters” will continue on to regional competition: Samantha Abbott, Maria Anselmo, Carsyn Bates, Sydney Beadle, Elena Dingle, Anabel Fernandez, Amy Garro, Koi Jones, Rebecca Roy, Allison Taylor and Lillian Zounis. Automotive Academy Earns National Certification — After nearly two years of work, the SRHS automotive academy has

earned the coveted National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification. Congratulations to academy teachers Michael Critchlow and Jason Hardy, and to SRHS program coordinator Ron Lewis, and all who assisted in the certification effort. NATEF accredits automobile, medium/heavy truck, and collision repair and refinishing technology programs at secondary and post-secondary institutions. These programs meet industry-developed standards that result in students ready to enter the workforce or to continue their education. Since 1983, the NATEF process has resulted in accredited automotive training programs in all 50 states. Construction Academy Seeks Students for Mentoring Program — The design and construction industry’s largest and most effective high school mentoring program is

starting an after-school program at SRHS. The ACE Mentor Program of America, sponsored by Weitz Construction, held an organizational meeting in the academy classrooms on Thursday, Jan. 19 to recruit participants into the program. The ACE program engages, excites and enlightens high school students about pursuing careers in architecture, construction and engineering. Participants join a team of other students, led by adult mentors, to learn about the various opportunities in the building and construction industry. Team projects, team competitions, and office/jobsite visits are typical program activities. For more info., contact Stephen Beliech at stephen.beliech@palmbeachschools.org or Doug Strathie at Weitz Construction at (561) 686-5511.

Palm Beach Atlantic’s PBCHS FBLA CONTINUES Online Programs Climb A HOLIDAY TRADITION In Magazine Rankings

U.S. News & World Report ranked Palm Beach Atlantic University at 28th in its Best Online Education Programs for 2017, rising from 34th last year. Now, Palm Beach Atlantic is tied with Central Michigan University, Creighton University, Georgia College & State University, Marist College, Robert Morris University, Southeast Missouri State University and Wayne State University. U.S. News assessed 1,328 online degree programs. “Palm Beach Atlantic continually strives for innovation in online learning,” University President William M.B. Fleming Jr. said.

“With that goal top of mind, the university recently selected Canvas by Instructure as PBA’s new learning management system after extensive study involving faculty, students and staff. We like the customization that Canvas offers and believe that this tool positions PBA well to remain among the top universities for online learning in the United States.” Palm Beach Atlantic offers four bachelor’s degree programs online: ministry, organizational management, nursing and psychology. In addition, the university presently offers one online master’s degree program.

The Palm Beach Central High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students, shown above, made their annual holiday visit to Pleasant City Elementary School to share gifts, snacks and fun. The PBCHS FBLA Club members have enjoyed this holiday service project for more than a decade. The school thanks the dedicated FBLA members and their sponsor, Joan Joselyn.

Binks Forest Elementary School held its annual spelling bee earlier this month and broke a school record of 50 rounds. After two hours and more than 57 rounds, three winners were declared. Congratulations to first-place winners Jamie Robinson and Rithvik Proddutoor, and third-place winner Aubyn Gopie. The top two winners will represent Binks Forest in the Regional Southeastern Florida Spelling Bee on Feb. 22 at the Benjamin School in West Palm Beach. Shown above are Gopie, Proddutoor and Robinson.

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Students at Equestrian Trails Elementary are hard at work reading the Sunshine State Young Readers Association books in preparation for the Palm Beach County School District’s Battle of the Books Competition. Some students have even read all 15 books to give their team an advantage during the battle. Shown above are: (front row) Riley Lewis, Jahlynn Francius, Leo Lampone, Payton Lampone, Matthew Gross, Timothy Holmes, Emily Gross, Joel Vincent and Soriah Agbi; and (back row) Starienne LaMonaco, Elizabeth Dinow, IJ Nwankwo, Abigail Hepburn, Brianna Oliver, Breanne Dinow, Taylor Vernie and Jahazielle Sanon. Not shown: Zoe Lester, Carley Schenkman and Noel Chazhur.

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My Clerks Have Insisted On Dragging Me Into To Modern World

The younger clerks at my antiques shop staged a revolt, tied me to a chair and forced me to learn social media. I mean, I have a Facebook account, but the 20-somethings don’t embrace that as much now that their parents and grandparents are spending their halcyon days connecting with “friends” they barely know and surreptitiously looking up old high school sweethearts. No, my clerks told me that I need to stay current. They felt that bombarding iPhone drifters with photos of our merchandise was a better idea. They had all kinds of valid arguments about getting new people into the store, people who are meandering through Google as they enjoy a Sunday

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The Sonic BOOMER drive (hopefully not actually driving themselves). As a person who gets annoyed by something as simple as an unsolicited advertising flier in the mail, I was skeptical. But they had put together a college-level presentation on why social media is an

important marketing tool. They noted the 1.79 billion Facebook users, the popularity of Twitter among those with short attention spans, the numerous ways to share a single photo via Instagram, etc. So, I said OK. They then patiently led me through the 115 fun steps needed to get up to date. Well, the first 75 steps happened when it was discovered that I accidentally have two Facebook accounts for the store, one with a zillion followers but no updates and the other one with 16 followers but all kinds of interesting facts and photos, largely unread. This, they told me, needed to be corrected. They also tried to talk me into Twitter.

I was on Twitter for a while, way back when Twittering was new, but keeping my rambling to 140 characters is next to impossible. I mean, I do need room for the punchline! And, unlike some, I don’t use it as my personal e-mail. I have e-mail for that. Long story short — after working with the kids for three hours, I have a shiny new Instagram account that allows me to take pictures and send them out into the ionosphere for casual viewing by people I don’t know and probably never will. I can do this as often as I like! I can do this every minute of every day! I can do this until I get a blister on my “share” finger! Huzzah!

What I really learned today was that absolutely enormous chunks of time are being diverted from physical work in order to keep in touch with the outside world. Come to think of it, I now understand why I’m on hold so long, why the people I need to speak to are “in the back room,” why it takes forever for the diners at the restaurant to vacate their seats, why couples don’t look each other in the eye anymore, why “drive defensively” is my new mantra and why it is no longer possible for an Irishman to arrive in heaven half an hour before the devil knows he’s dead. I’m exhausted and, now, some 1.79 billion people know it.

Everyone Should See Marathon Bombing Movie ‘Patriots Day’

The new film Patriots Day is a rousing, old-fashioned movie that builds to a slow, simmering boil. While not a documentary, it provides enough detail of a horrible Boston Marathon terrorist event and the follow-up to create an atmosphere clearly promoting not only the slogan “Boston Strong,” but also the idea of a country uniting to fight the horror of the bombing. The film starts slowly, following Sgt. Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg), one of the few fictional characters in the film — a device used to help pull the film, one with many characters, together. Although a detective, he is assigned to be in uniform at the Boston Marathon (held on Patriots Day, which is April 15) as part of a penance for some sort of infringement. Then we switch to Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese (J.K. Simmons), a real person, who has time for a quick bit of flirtation with his not-quite-awake wife as he leaves for work. And we see Todd Downes (Christo-

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler pher O’Shea) and Jessica Kensky (Rachel Brosnahan), a loving young couple with their legs intertwined; three of those legs will be gone by the end of the day. And there’s patrolman Sean Collier (Jake Picking) flirting with an MIT student. There’s Dun Meng (Jimmy O. Yang), a young app designer. And, of course we get to see the Tsarnaev brothers, the older one, Tamerlan (Themo Melikidze) and his kid brother Dzhokhar (Alex Wolff), playing with Tamerlin’s daughter as they pack up their bombs.

The tension builds as we watch the two terrorists plant the bombs. The police, there as good-natured witnesses to the race, become first responders. As one of the victims remembers: They raced to the scene of the bombs. Within a short time, the FBI, led by cool, capable Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon) determine that the act was terrorism and take over. Saunders keeps getting pulled in to the center of things as somehow he is the expert on the block where the bombing took place. In a taut scene, he describes the exact cameras that might have one of the terrorists on it. And the government gets the pictures, although they cannot identify who the men are. The rest of the film is the chase to find and capture the two men. There are some harrowing episodes. The strongest involves their carjacking of young Dun Meng, forcing him to join them until a wild escape. His panicked evidence given

to Saunders (who else?) provides a key clue leading to a major gun battle where Pugliese and a slew of cops manage to take down the older brother. What makes the film really special is its attention to dozens of small details. Some are historical: Massachusetts’ governor makes decisions as do other politicians and leaders. We get to see how the system works. But it is the small emotional details that tear us apart. The body of an 8-yearold killed by the bomb must stay there for hours for the sake of the investigation, and we get to see the tough cop standing to protect him. When they take the body away, we see the officer on the verge of tears holding his salute. I actually heard sobs from others in the audience. A wounded father, whose son has been pulled away for safety, is far more worried about his son than his own wounds. The scene where they are reunited is intensely moving. The reunion of Downes and Ken-

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER HOSTS HEALTH & WELLNESS RECEPTION AT BOLAY

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held a Health & Wellness Reception at Bolay restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 12 sponsored by Family Vision Center, a member of Vision Source. Attendees met and mingled with wellness professionals while enjoying a Signature Bol and cocktail at Bolay. For more information about chamber events, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Devin Boone and Lisa Field of Perfect Smile Dentistry.

Dr. Lori Mazza of Family Vision Center with Johnny and Meroe Meier of My Community Pharmacy.

Chamber President Debbie Crompton and Tiffany Rodriguez.

Taylor Lamerson offers Berry Gold.

Elizabeth Paine, Veronica May, Rena Amro and Janna Zaidspiner.

Dr. Lori Mazza and Bolay General Manager Justin Brady.

Aronberg

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continued from page 1 nonviolent juvenile into adult court, it increases the likelihood of the juvenile becoming an adult criminal. For nonviolent juveniles, he said, treating them as adult criminals places them in a situation where their lives are ruined by a process that is disproportionate to their actions. Cases are evaluated on their own merits to best determine how to proceed, he said. “Because we have the enormous power of depriving people of their freedom, we need to be right every time and treat our power with humility, and that’s what I believe we’ve done,” Aronberg said, stressing that the office is always striving to improve. A top priority has been the controversial subjects of sober homes and the heroin epidemic. Aronberg was on the front lines in the fight against pill mills while in the state legislature and in his time with the Florida Attorney

WEF

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continued from page 11 the boys had a pretty stacked team. If you look on paper, the boys should have won,” she said. “I guess I would say they got a little cocky after the first round when they kept beating us. Then we came back strong.” Abigail McArdle was aboard Plain Bay Sales’ Comeback de la Manade for her second year competing in the Battle of the Sexes and also had a fun night. “It was extremely thrilling,” McArdle said. “The girls went in losing in the first round, and my only feat was to beat Andy Kocher. I didn’t think I could. Everyone told me I couldn’t, and then sure enough we did! I thought that was a good inspiration early on for the girls in the last round.” McArdle enjoys taking part in

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continued from page 1 as to what’s the most cost-effective way of maintaining those roads moving forward, but I think it needs to be very clear that the town is responsible for every road.” Supervisor Anita Kane agreed that the current arrangement is very confusing to her and to residents. “During my time in office, I have worked very hard to get some things done, and it has been very close to impossible because it’s the same issue of who’s responsible for this and who’s responsible for that,” Kane said. “I think the separation of duties would alleviate a tremendous amount of confusion.” She also wants an analysis of the cost for maintaining roads. Councilman Ryan Liang said the district and town have always had problems with road issues, even before the town was incorporated, with the question of district and non-district roads.

General’s Office, and now that many of those have been shut down, former users are turning to heroin. The government has been reactive, rather than proactive, in addressing such problems, and only when an epidemic happened did the state react and finance a task force. There are three groups working to get ahead of sober home issues, Aronberg explained. First, law enforcement is investigating, arresting and prosecuting sober homes that break the law. Second, community experts are being brought together to suggest changes to existing law to protect those in rehabilitation. Finally, citizens from all walks of life are asked to provide tips on rogue sober homes and treatment centers, suggesting how to improve the laws at both the state and local level. “Now that we’ve made 11 arrests, we have seen a shutdown of many sober homes, and we are concerned about a potential homelessness problem, where the residents, at the lowest points of their lives, are being thrown out the Battle of the Sexes. “I think this is a fabulous event with great sponsors,” she said. “Everyone has a lot of fun every year, and I think it is a great thing to keep doing. We had a huge crowd; the horses and the people all feel the excitement.” Charlie Jayne was a disappointed team captain for the men. He described his feelings after the class as “mixed emotions.” “It was not a good night for us,” Jayne said. “We were up, we were down, and then we were so far away in the end. It’s fun for the crowd. It’s a very nice event for the sponsors — Wellington Regional Medical Center this year. We thank them every year, and we’ll keep coming back because of the sponsors and the spectators.” The 12-week WEF circuit runs through April 2, featuring competition for hunters, jumpers and equitation, with more than $9 million in prize money up for grabs. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com. “It has just got more complicated,” Liang said. “The question now is how do we transition district roads into town-dedicated roads. I think that’s the main thing we have to focus on.” He suggested setting up a time frame for the transition. “Our main goal, obviously, is to help the residents and property owners of the town, and also to streamline the town,” he said. “I think these workshops are a step toward that.” Supervisor Laura Danowski agreed that the roads should be under one entity. “It just makes sense,” she said, explaining that she was glad to see the town addressing specific road issues with drainage, stabilization, rock base and paving that have previously gone unresolved. “The fact that three town roads are going to be dealt with as far as potential surfacing is concerned is a gigantic step in the right direction,” Danowski said. She said she was still concerned about the increased cost of town road maintenance as compared to the district, although she agreed

into the street with no hope and no place to go,” Aronberg said. “We’re looking for local and state solutions for this new impending crisis.” As he, and the task force, focus on cleaning up the sober home and drug treatment center industry, there is a need to find alternatives for individuals in rehabilitation facilities caught up in the crackdown. Two other successful programs that Aronberg is proud of are the first-time DUI diversion program and Veterans Court. “Our first-time DUI diversion program,” he said, “is the only program of its kind endorsed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. We have a success rate approaching 99 percent. It has been extremely effective in preventing recidivism and also giving otherwise law-abiding individuals who make a mistake to get their life back. It’s a very rigorous program. It’s much tougher than if the person is found guilty at trial for DUI. To fulfill the programs requirements, you have to jump through a lot more hoops, and it’s much more rigorous than pleading guilty.” After the program is completed, instead of appearing as a DUI on the driver’s record, it shows up as withholding adjudication for reckless driving. It’s very rare that someone recommits, Aronberg said, noting that the program is much more successful than if there was no program in place.

State Attorney Dave Aronberg is proud of his office’s efforts to raise the conviction rate.

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GL Homes Proposal

continued from page 3 any portion of its property is platted. “We think it is a more than fair proposal, and we’d rather work together than each of us going to the county and technically getting involved as to what our prop share would have otherwise been,” he said. The board decided to recess the meeting to Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. to further discuss GL Homes’ proposal.

Veterans Court allows military veterans with PTSD or other conditions, who commit offenses such as drug crimes, to go to a special court and take responsibility for their actions. They are given mentors from the military to help lead them through their difficulties and get them back on track, allowing for a new lease on life. “Anytime we do a diversion within Veterans Court, it must be approved by the victim, if there is a victim involved,” Aronberg noted. As Aronberg continues in his second term, which began this month, he wants to continue focusing on the issue of sober homes and drug abuse. “We want to reduce the number of people dying from heroin abuse and to clean up the worst sober homes in our community that are destroying neighborhoods and ending lives prematurely,” he said. He also wants to continue sending a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated by continuing to prosecute those who show cruelty against pets and horses. “You can tell a lot about a

society by how it treats its most vulnerable, and that includes our animals,” Aronberg said, explaining that animals are completely dependent on their humans and don’t have the ability to call 9-1-1. “They depend on good people to speak up, and we’ll take it from there.” Aronberg advocates for animals, including his basset hound, Cookie, that he adopted from Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Coming up soon, the State Attorney’s Office, with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office and the Board of County Commissioners, is holding a Sealing and Expungement Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the jury room and cafeteria of the main courthouse, located at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. “This is important because it’s rare for law enforcement to hold such a workshop,” Aronberg said. “Our goal is to keep the community as safe as possible. One way to do that is to get people who have made a mistake in their past,

who have reformed their lives, to get back into normal society. One way to do it is through sealing and expungement of certain eligible crimes. This is not for murderers or any violent crimes… but low-level crimes that are statutorily designated for sealing and expungement. It’s already law, but most people don’t know how to navigate the complex system, so we’re going to help them.” Keeping people safe in the community, he said, doesn’t end after prosecution. The office has an ongoing responsibility to ensure that those who commit crimes are provided with proper incentives to not commit crimes again. Individuals interested in the Sealing and Expungement Workshop need to bring their Florida driver’s license, Florida-issued photo identification or U.S. Passport. Additionally, bring any old paperwork on the arrest. Call the office if it occurred before 2008. To reduce wait time, complete the application at www.sa15.org ahead of time. For more information, call (561) 355-7373 or (561) 355-7313.

that the town’s private contractor does a more thorough job. “Bergeron grades town roads, and they do an amazing job,” she said. “They have the equipment; they have the manpower.” Danowski said it would be a good service to residents to inform them of the exact cost of the transition and benefits to be derived. “It is our job as 10 elected officials to educate the residents and represent the residents,” she said. “I am all for working together and getting it done in a cost-effective, planned, timed, cost-analyzed manner.” Supervisor Ron Jarriel said some roads are worse now than they were 10 years ago when a consultant was hired to see if it was feasible for the district to become dependent to the town, which concluded that it was not. “That was 10 years ago,” Jarriel said. “Things are a lot different now. This town has a foundation, and it has a big bank account. We’ve got a lot more revenue coming in. We’ve got a contractor, Bergeron, that has brought

the town roads up to grade. It has cost more than what the district could have graded them for, but the difference is when they come in here and grade a road, they assess it, they put the road rock material down, because so far we’ve had the funds to buy the road rock material. When the district was grading the roads, we argued about buying road rock material for them to put down on the roads and bring them up to par, so I think we need a professional outfit in here.” Jarriel pointed out that the LGWCD has a compound where Bergeron could store equipment to reduce costs. On the other hand, he pointed out that Bergeron’s contract calls for grading once a month, but does not provide for immediate service following a heavy rainstorm or other event, whereas the district can be there the following day. “We need two entities to come together,” Jarriel said. “We need the district where we need them to grade at the spur of the moment. They can do that because our

assessments pay for that grader.” Jarriel suggested a referendum to ask voters whether they want the district to become dependent on the town. LGWCD Chair Frank Schiola said the district still has the remaining fund balance from a bond that was issued for completion and maintenance of existing open-graded paved roads, but could not find a mechanism in the documents to transfer that balance to the town. He also favored a referendum to ask voters if they want the balance turned over to the town or use the money to pay off the debt assessment. “I agree that we need to do something with these roads,” Schiola said. “We have plenty of work to just do the canals. We’re here to streamline this so it works.” Mayor Dave Browning said he does not believe that the town owns all the roads. “I think that people in the legislature would disagree,” Browning said. “I think they need to go under one ownership, and it seems

to be the consensus.” Browning said a referendum is being planned to ask voters if they would support a bond issue for road paving to be repaid with gas tax money. “Instead of just dribbling in over the next 10 years, it comes in as a chunk, we would be able to use it more effectively,” he said. Supervisor Don Widing said he was encouraged by what he had heard so far. “We are elected to do a job,” Widing said. “We are supposed to be good stewards of our residents’ money. As far as a dependent district or not, this isn’t the time for that. We’ve got to eat this one bite at a time. It took us years to get here, so we don’t need to panic and alarm the public like there’s some big crisis.” After more discussion and an agreement to hold future joint meetings, Town Attorney Michael Cirullo pointed out that they could not take action at a workshop session. He recommended that each board work on scheduling the future joint meetings by placing items on their next agendas.

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JUSTWORLD GALA AT BELLE HERBE FARM RAISES MONEY TO HELP CHILDREN

JustWorld International Founder Jessica Newman hosted the nonprofit’s 14th annual JustWorld Gala, presented by the Palm Beach Masters and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss, on Friday, Jan. 13 at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington. The event highlighted JustWorld’s equestrian ambassadors and featured a performance by Johnny Rez from The Voice. JustWorld helps 6,500 children a year through its work in Cambodia, Guatemala and Honduras with programs supporting education, leadership, nutrition, health and hygiene, helping children in impoverished communities have a brighter future. For more information, visit www.justworldinternational.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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Annabella Sanchez, Andre Mershad, singer Johnny Rez, Kira Kerkorian and Tatiana Verswyvel.

Sponsors Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss with JustWorld’s Jessica Newman.

Tim Gannon, Kathleen Gannon-Ledsome, Jessica Newman and Chris Gannon.

Johnny Rez from The Voice with Jessica Newman.

Angela Covert and Guilherme Jorge.

Steve Sarafin and Ian Miller.

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2017 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR OPENS WITH NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS THEME

The South Florida Fair kicked off Friday, Jan. 13 with a New Orleans Mardi Gras theme. The fair continues through Jan. 29 at the PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER South Florida Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony opens the 2017 South Florida Fair.

Ana Serrene and Rosana Hollos in the Mardi Gras parade.

Mardi Gras Billy the stiltwalker.

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County Vice Mayor Melissa McKinlay, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and Central Palm Beach Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford.

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Hambone Express pig race winner Kelsey Heishman dances the victory dance with Charlie Boter.

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Mention the Winter Equestrian Festival, and people think big shows. But one of the finer parts of WEF is the education of top young riders aspiring to the premier classes, and the Robert Dover HorseMastership Clinic is one of those opportunities. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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RPBHS Boys Soccer Squad Snags 1-0 Win

On Friday, Jan. 13, the Royal Palm Beach High School boys soccer team hosted Palm Beach Lakes High School and held on to defeat the Rams 1-0. One goal was all that was needed for the Wildcats to improve their overall record to 16-4-5 on the season. Page 25

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Local Athletes Compete In PBC All-Star Football

On Saturday, Jan. 14, nine area football players competed in the 21st annual Palm Beach County All-Star game, sponsored by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivy & Fronrath. John I. Leonard High School was the host venue for the big event. One hundred seniors were selected from around Palm Beach County for the event. Page 25

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Robert Dover’s HorseMastership Clinic Was A Success

Mention the Winter Equestrian Festival, and most people think big shows. But one of the finer parts of the season is the education of top young riders aspiring to the premier classes, and the Robert Dover HorseMastership Clinic is one of those opportunities. Presented by the Dressage4Kids (D4K) Emerging Dressage Athlete Program, the clinic ran Dec. 26-30 at the Van Kampen arena at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium. Riding instructors Robert Dover, Michael Barisone, Alison Brock, Debbie MacDonald and George Williams taught the lucky participants throughout the week. The riders and auditors, all younger than 21, were selected from the top competitors at the North American Young Rider Championships, the USEF National Championships, the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals and the Emerging Dressage Athlete Program Clinics. Auditors, who watched rather than rode, were Averi Allen, Nicholas Bryan, Jimmy Casey, Isabel Gregory, Madi Perry, Adyson Roark and Nadalyn Firenz. Participating riders were Kerrigan Gluch, Kristin Counterman, Clair McNulty, Abbi Fleischli, Maddie Lacy, Kayla Kadlubek, Julia Barton, Callie Jones, Caroline Garren, Lexie Donaldson, Rebekah Mingari, Alison Hopkins, Alison Nemeth, Amelia Devine, Juliet Hess, Marline Syribeys, Jackson Gillespie and Hannah Irons.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg The days were long for these youngsters. They met at the barn at 6:30 a.m., cared for the horses and attended daily fitness classes, lectures and demonstrations, as well as field trips to local barns. It was all very organized, running like clockwork under the watchful gaze of Lendon Gray, one of the main originators of the Dressage4Kids Emerging Dressage Athlete Program. Gray rode in the 1980 and 1988 Olympics and has devoted her energies to the improvement of all horses and riders, not just the privileged ones. She’s proud that D4K offers scholarships for every sort of dressage rider, from those traveling to Europe to children with backyard horses. “Each year, this is event is exciting,” Gray said. “I’m so proud of this program. The best way forward for young riders to be considered for it is to join the D4K Emerging Dressage Athlete Program, attend the clinics, and get known and seen.” As the clinic got underway on Monday, Dec. 26, the weather couldn’t have been better. It was sunny and warm enough that the

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Shopping Party At Dressage Connection In Wellington

The Dressage Connection teamed up with Barbara Biernat of the California-based Horse & Rider Equestrian Boutique to host a shopping party for the Wellington equestrian community on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The party was a success, with a fun open house and sidewalk shopping that featured not only products from the Dressage Connection’s impressive line of equipment, but also the gorgeous equestrian fashions for which the Horse & Rider Boutique, located in Encinitas, Calif., has become famous. The evening was capped off by champagne toasts and an impromptu performance by Charles Tota, owner of the Dressage Connection, and well-known Wellington musician Jimmy DiBattista. Wednesday’s event was attended by several prominent equestrians. Not to worry if you missed the party, though. Horse & Rider’s

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CJR Fine Arts & Frame To Host Event With Four Original ‘Highwaymen’

CJR Fine Arts & Frame will host the historic Florida Highwaymen on Feb. 10-11, with a special appearance by several of the original Highwaymen. The Highwaymen are a group of African-American artists who,

against all odds, became successful selling landscape paintings in Florida when Jim Crow laws prohibited most blacks from realizing their dreams. Shunned by local art galleries, the artists traveled along highways

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products in Florida. The new showroom offers storm-protection products for residential and commercial properties, including storm panels, and accordion, roll-down, Bahama and Colonial shutters, as well as impact-resistant windows and doors. It features a mini lanai with a furniture display, and a Storm Catcher Roll-Down Screen demonstration area for customers to explore the various custom-made products available from Storm Smart. Rayner was a customer on multiple prior projects and was drawn to Storm Smart’s commitment to pro-

ducing top-of-the-line products and providing the best possible service. “While 2016 was one of the warmest years in West Palm Beach, there were numerous severe weather events across South Florida that took some residents and businesses by surprise,” Rayner said. “So I felt it was a good time to have Storm Smart’s great products available right away here for those looking for better peace of mind in 2017.” Although West Palm Beach was largely spared by Hurricane Matthew’s destruction in October 2016 — the biggest tropical cyclone threat

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ABWA Chapter To Host Talk On Harnessing Stress Feb. 8

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking is from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome. The topic of the February program is “Stop Fighting Pressure.” The February speaker is Aimee Bernstein, executive coach, psychotherapist and author of Stress Less Achieve More.

Bernstein will introduce a mindfulness-in-action approach to help you handle the demands of a busy life; re-center yourself when dealing with difficult people; shift your mood and expand your sense of well-being, confidence and presence; and help you energize fatigued teammates. Members and guests can expect an engaging presentation and to learn how to turn pressure into your ally and thrive under even the most demanding circumstances. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Sam Markwell

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The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County helps those in need, and one of the basic necessities is food. Due to an increase in those who rely on assistance to feed themselves, supplies are low. Needed items are canned goods with pull tops, cereal, pasta with sauce, drink mixes, rice, peanut butter and jelly, among other items. Non-perishable food or cash donations may be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Salvation Army locations. For info., visit www.salvationarmyflorida.org/westpalmbeach.

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Area Athletes Compete In PBC All-Star Football Game

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Jan. 14, nine area football players competed in the 21st annual Palm Beach County All-Star game, sponsored by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivy & Fronrath. John I. Leonard High School was the host venue for the big annual event. For the American team, Seminole Ridge High School’s Nick Plesca played defensive end, Diamond Blair played linebacker, Kristian Gonzalez played running back, Ja’ven Miles played defensive end

and Nathan Frank was on the offensive line. Also for the American team, Palm Beach Central High School’s Anthony Wynds, Offensive Player of the Year, was at running back. For the National team was Wellington High School’s Patrick Mark at strong safety, Isaac Adonis at defensive end, and Lou Groza Award winner Logan Robinson served as kicker. One hundred seniors were selected from around Palm Beach County with the hopes of attracting the attention of college coaches

Wellington’s Logan Robinson kicks off for the National team.

in an attempt to dial up potential scholarship opportunities to play at the next level. Many of the players either have offers or are seeking offers from other schools. The game provides players the chance to showcase their abilities one last time as high school athletes. One thing that was consistent: During postgame interviews, all of the local players agreed that it was an honor to be there, and have one last chance to play high school football. “It feels good, going through the whole process, and the long work-

outs,” Seminole Ridge linebacker Diamond Blair said. “The whole object of football is to just have fun, win or lose.” The all-star game typically pairs up the North against the South, but this year, event coordinators decided to make it more interesting by creating teams based on rivals and coined the teams the National against the American. They had the right idea, and the game did not disappoint the fans. It all came down to the final minute. Many of the local athletes were impact players

Wellington linebacker Isaac Adonis joins the National team defense in tackling the American team ball carrier.

for their respective sides. The first quarter ended with the American team on top 7-3, with all the points being scored by western communities players. Robinson scored first with a 36-yard field goal for the National team. The American team then responded when Wynds scored on a touchdown run of 9 yards to lift his team up 7-3. The American team eventually led at the half 17-3. In the second half, the National team mounted a fourth-quarter rally See ALL-STAR, page 27

Palm Beach Central’s Anthony Wynds runs for a first down for the American team. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

RPBHS Boys Soccer Team Holds On To Defeat Rams 1-0

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Jan. 13, the Royal Palm Beach High School boys soccer team hosted Palm Beach Lakes High School and held on to defeat the Rams 1-0. One goal was all that was needed for the Wildcats to improve their

overall record to 16-4-5 on the season. The Wildcats also used the game to prepare the squad for the district tournament next week. Royal Palm Beach will host the tournament and be seeded fourth for the series. Both teams displayed great speed from the first whistle, and both

Royal Palm Beach’s Rick Chrysostome closes in on the Palm Beach Lakes midfielder.

created chances on the attacking third but came up empty in the first half. The Rams relied on a long-ball style of play to use their speed, but a solid defensive back for the Wildcats swept away all threats. Palm Beach Lakes did have four shots on frame before the half, but Royal Palm Beach goalkeeper Ro-

Royal Palm Beach’s Andrew Fernandez is fouled while moving the ball up the field.

shane Peters denied each go-ahead chance, and the contest was scoreless at halftime. In the 55th minute, striker John Pompilus drove the only goal in from about 10 yards out. Pompilus struck the ball past the Rams’ goalkeeper off a cross from Azana Clark on the near side that was a line

drive to the front of the net, where Pompilus struck the ball. Royal Palm Beach’s defense continued to play well against an anxious Palm Beach Lakes attack. Peters came up big twice to preserve his clean sheet on the night. The final push from the Rams came in See BOYS SOCCER, page 26

Royal Palm Beach’s Azana Clarke hits the cross that leads to the winning goal for the Wildcats. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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RPB STRIKERS U11 WIN IN WELLINGTON

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The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U11 girls are champions once again. They brought home a championship at the 2017 Wellington Shootout after defeating Wellington Wave Cosmos 5-1 in the finals. Shown here are: (L-R) coach Maria Edworthy, Aaliyah Lobo, Savannah Edworthy, Cora Anderson, Alexa Hernandez, Reagan Lopez, Nirvani Balkaran, Briana Jones, Anaya Thomas, Olivia Cuenot, Leyla Colman, Kaitlyn Classen, Allison Andrade and coach John Edworthy.

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continued from page 25 the final minute, where a shot hit the post and was deflected by Peters, then a defender. Royal Palm Beach weathered the storm to preserve the 1-0 win. The Wildcats finished the regular season with a road game against Boynton Beach High School, but results were not available by press time. Royal Palm Beach earned the fourth seed for postseason play and will host the district tournament, which begins Monday, Jan. 23 and will run through the week.

Royal Palm Beach striker John Pompilus tries to move the ball.

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Seminole Ridge High School senior Bryce Hill has signed an athletic letter of intent to pitch for the Sailfish baseball team of Palm Beach Atlantic University. Shown here is Hill with his parents David and Angie, and Seminole Ridge baseball coach Trent Pendergast.

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continued from page 25 that totaled 21 points to carry them into the lead late in the game, led by quarterbacks Eli Matthews (Palm Beach Gardens) and Armanin Eden (Palm Beach Lakes). The American team could do little to respond late in the game, and the National team stole the win 24-17. Plesca, Blair and Miles for the American team, and Adonis and

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continued from page 21 that right foot back, super, super. Light hands, energy! Good mare, good mare.” Marline Syribeys, 17, from Atlanta sat and watched. “Being here is such an honor,” she said. “I’m thankful to have the opportunity. Such amazing riders. I’ve made a lot of great new friends and connections, which are important in this sport.” She brought along Hollywood, her Hanoverian gelding. “I hope he improves his canter pirouettes,

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in the middle of the field in good sportsmanship for photos and awards. The camaraderie displayed was nothing less than first-class among the players and coaches. “It was an honor to be here, and I’m just thankful to play in one more high school football game,” Wellington’s Adonis said. The players will continue to build their résumés with the desire to be recruited to play college football while pursuing an education. “It was an honor to represent the Ridge,” Frank said. “I want to go to college for an education as well.”

and we’re working on passage and piaffe,” she said. Averi Allen, 12, was an auditor from Missouri. “This is exciting,” she said. “All the horses are so beautiful. Someday I hope to come back and ride here. I like Robert Dover the best. I could learn a lot from him. Lilly, is pretty green, but she’s willing and very sweet. It’s all a little overwhelming.” Jimmy Casey, 18, another auditor, hailed from Buford, Ga. “Seeing this is definitely opening a whole new world for me,” he said. “The magnitude of Wellington in general is amazing. Having this opportunity to ride with teachers of this caliber doesn’t often happen to people our age. I’m glad I’m just auditing. It’s

easier to watch and learn without having to worry about riding, plus I’m not limited by what my horse can and can’t do.” Casey hopes to put what he has learned to good use. “I’m working on passage and piaffe, but we’re not there yet,” he said. “Watching everyone inspires me, especially the riders younger than me who are really talented. I’m going to go home, ride a lot, and try to incorporate what I’ve seen into my training. I like watching Robert Dover the best. He has a good way of transmitting information, and he’s entertaining and encouraging, not intimidating.” Fleischli, 17, having finished riding, was in the barn washing La-

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Seminole Ridge’s Nick Plesca plows through the National line.

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guna, that “good mare.” Her mother, Mary, watched. “We parents are intimately involved in the sport, part of the team,” Mary said. “We meet at shows across the country, so we’re like a huge extended family. A clinic like this teaches responsibility. I see a lot of maturation in Abbi. Plus, Wellington is not a bad place to be this time of year.” “Dressage is a challenging, humbling sport,” Abbi said as she rinsed Laguna. “I’ve been riding dressage for eight years. I started off jumping, then watched a dressage trainer at my barn and fell in love with the Grand Prix movements. I’m a very precise person, so I enjoy the accuracy and fluidity it takes; the

harmony with your horse. Dressage simply took me over. I enjoy training and work at it every day. I love seeing us progress. I like looking back and seeing how far we’ve come.” She audited the clinic twice before riding in it. “I think auditing made this easier. You can pick up so much while watching,” Abbi said. “I’m more confident and know what to expect. I’ve seen the instructors’ different coaching styles. Learning different ways of thinking and riding is helpful. I would advise any young rider to attend this clinic if you get the chance.” For more information, visit www. dressage4kids.org.

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Saturday, Jan. 21 • The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will participate in the Special Olympic County Games at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s Van Kampen Arena (13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) on Saturday, Jan. 21. Call (561) 792-9900 or visit www.vinceremos. org for more info. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a beginner’s backpacking event on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22 in the Dupuis Management Area. Call Scott at (561) 441-1251 to RSVP. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Call Margaret at (561) 324-3543 for more info. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in Peaceful Waters Park (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Jan 21 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You/ Cuentos y Canciones para Ti for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Students from the John I. Leonard High School Club La Casa de Las Americas and the International Spanish Academy will read stories and act them out in both Spanish and English. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Hunting Safety for adults on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will discuss hunting and firearm safety. Learn about the many hunting safety courses and education programs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Pet Haven Rescue will host its third annual Casino Night: Going to the Dogs on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf & Equestrian Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington) to benefit Pet Haven Rescue’s cage-free animal sanctuary in Loxahatchee Groves. Funding will support low/no cost spaying, neutering, vaccinations, micro-chipping, veterinary care, training, housing and feeding expenses. Tickets are $175 per person and can be purchased at www.pethavenrescue.org. Contact Dorothy DeMartino at ddm918@outlook.com or (561) 282-7022 for more info.

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• Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the FEI $86,000 Marshall & Sterling Insurance Grand Prix CSI 2* on Saturday, Jan. 21 starting at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com or call (561) 793-JUMP. Sunday, Jan. 22 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk and drive in STA-2 in southwest Palm Beach County on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org to pre-register. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue the 2017 winter polo season with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup Final on Sunday, Jan. 22. For more info., visit www.internationalpolo club.com or call (561) 204-5687. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Miniature Garden Workshop for adults on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Create a basic miniature garden for indoors, outdoors or patio. Plants, potting medium, containers and accessories will be provided, or bring your own small cup, planter, basket, bowl or other container. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Norton Museum of Art will present pianist Yoko Sata Kothari in Family Ties on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m., who will perform music inspired by mothers, fathers, brothers and others. From Baroque to modern, the program features work by Bach, Brahms and Suk. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Spend the Night with Billy Crystal featuring special guest Bonnie Hunt on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. Monday, Jan. 23 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craft-a-Palooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will present Succulents: The Crown Jewels of the Garden on Monday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Learn about these versatile plants and the various ways to use them in landscapes. Visit www.mounts.org or call (561) 233-1757 for more info. • The Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer a free eight-week course for new mothers starting Monday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Topics to be covered include prenatal care, labor and delivery, basic baby care, safety and nurturing of your infant. Pre-register at newmom@communityofhope.church or call (561) 753-8883. • Beehive: The ’60s Musical will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Monday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. With 40 beloved hits, the show takes you on a musical journey documenting the dramatic changes that America underwent during the 1960s. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. Tuesday, Jan. 24 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coloring for Adults: Chinese

New Year for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. It’s the Year of the Red Fire Rooster. Explore the color and vibrancy of the Chinese New Year. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The third reunion for alumni of the Old Loxahatchee Schoolhouse will take place Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at the schoolhouse, which is now located at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Anyone who attended the two-room school house is invited to attend the reunion. For more info., call Brenda Kilgore at (561) 236-8748. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to show off, battle, trade and make new friends, or try your hand at a Pokécraft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Meet the Author: Thomas Swick for adults on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Swick, a former Sun-Sentinel travel editor, discusses his latest book, The Joys of Travel and Stories That Illuminate Them, a collection of essays and stories exploring what the author considers the seven fundamental pleasures of travel. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, Jan. 25 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Join in a discussion of Neil Gaiman’s modern fairy tale, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Pick up a copy of the book when you register. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cool Coloring for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Chill out with Zen-inspired coloring pages. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host After-School Art: Glow in the Dark for ages 7 to 10 on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Make crazy cool glow-in-the-dark art you can wear or put up in your room. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in Guilford Villas on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Young Professionals’ Xcelerate Wellington 2.0 competition will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Wanderers Club from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be lite bites provided starting at 5:30 p.m. The winner and check presentation for the

The Town-Crier $10,000 grant and the “Homegrown” People’s Choice Award will be done at the end of the program. Visit www.xceleratewellington.com for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. How well do you know pop culture, movies and more? Test your knowledge and your teamwork skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Book Discussion Series: Think Differently for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Wellington Library Book Club to read and discuss stories about people who may think and see the world differently than you do. The series begins with The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Thursday, Jan. 26 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Year of the Rooster: Chinese New Year Lanterns for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Chinese New Year by making Chinese-inspired lanterns. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host DIY Resources for adults on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Do you enjoy home improvement projects? Are you a crafter looking for inspiration? Library staff will feature the most popular resources for DIY projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Aquila Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile on Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for info. Friday, Jan. 27 • The Palm Beach Opera will present Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly from Friday. Jan. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Call (561) 833-7888 or visit www.pbopera.org or www.kravis.org for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Introduction to Meditation for adults on Friday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Groundhog, Can You See My Shadow?” for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his burrow on Groundhog Day and predicts how much longer winter will last. Learn about shadows, hibernation and read stories about groundhogs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423. SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807. SEEKING POSITION: Highly extroverted outgoing women with exemplary customer service skills looking for P/T job: anything from receptionist to hostess to server to pet sitter. Call Lily 561-215-4724.

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FOR SALE 32+ ACRES OF FUNCTIONAL HORSE TERRAIN - LOXAHATCHEE GROVES — E Rd. NORTH OF OKEECHOBEE. Cleared, beautiful and private. 54 stables outfitted for private usage or income. Seller financing available. Call Boris - Remax Prestige 561-313-5636

A BEACON HAVEN ASSISTED LIVING A Beacon Haven Assisted Living Facility Wellington, Florida 33414. www.abeaconhaven.com ylawrence@abeaconhaven.com 561-513-9493. Cell 561-596-9726

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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

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T E A C H E R A S S I S TA N T N E E D E D — Te a c h e r A s s i s t a n t n e e d e d f o r F u l l - SPACIOUS WELLINGTON 3/2.5/1.5 TOWNTime 8:30 - 5:30 with lunch. Please HOUSE with possible 4th bedroom — Over call (561) 790-0808. Start immediately. 2000 sq. ft. under air. Walk to shopping! Buy owner. 561-742-0125 SECRETARY FOR SMALL ACCOUNTING OFFICE — heavy phones, client contact, filing, SPACIOUS LIVING IN SPANISH STYLE preparing documents. Must know Word. Excel COURTYARD HOUSE ON CUL-DE-SAC a plus. Please fax resume to: (561)333-2680. — in prestigious Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Split bedroom floor plan, 4 bd. 4 ba. LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MA- overlooking courtyard/pool with view of lake/ TURE — part to full time for solo practi- golf course. $425,000.00 Sold as is. Seller tioner, small office, heavy phones, client motivated. Wendy G. Perlman 561-818-3398 contact, scheduling, preparing documents, wgperlman@gmail.com etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. ProHOUSE FOR SALE - BREAKERS WEST bate, estate planning, guardianship and BREAKERS WEST — 4br/4ba gated Estate, Medicaid planning.Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required. huge loggia, pool/entertaining area., cul-desac, move in ready. Must see, $995,000 FRONT DESK CLERK PERSON — with owner. 561-795-0533 good verbal/written communication skills and the motivation to provide good customer serLOT FOR SALE - ACREAGE vice. Flexible schedule needed (mainly night shift, weekends and holidays) Experience HOUSE LOT FOR SALE IN ACREAGE preferred, but we will train the right motivated — Located on 62nd Place N. 1-1/4 acres, person. Royal Palm/Wellington/Acreage res- wooded on dead end street. Property is suridents will save on gas and travel time. To Ap- rounded by nice homes (if you know anything ply : E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnabout the Acreage, it is very important to know hotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person who your neighbors are) There are no HOA's HOUSEKEEPER — Responsible for cleaning guest rooms in a timely and thorough manner. Experience and fluency in English is preferred. Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays. To Apply : E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

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which is both good and bad depending on your plans. The property is right off Hall Blvd. for direct access to Northlake Blvd. It's only a few miles from Publix's. All schools are with a couple miles of property. The best part it is only going to take a minute from Minto's new shopping district...Priced at $84,900 Call Sheldon Fogg - Logan Realty. 561-676-1098

CATTLE/HORSE FARM - OUT OF AREA CATTLE/HORSE FARM CLERMONT LAKE COUNTY AREA — MUST SELL 3400 sq. ft. custom home w/3 car garage. Pole Barn/out buildings. Garage. 120 acres very private beautifully secluded for horse trails. 88 year old farmer retiring due to health. $789,000.00 561-432-6615

FOR RENT IN WELLINGTON BEAUTIFUL ROOM FOR RENT IN WELLINGTON — Female only. All utilities included. $700 monthly, Nice neighborhood, pool gym, nice amenities, please call. 954-8222572 for more information. FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM — Seeking Mature Professonal, includes all utilities, WI-FI and TV provided. NO children, NO Smoking, NO Pets. Call 561-632-0464 ROOM FOR RENT: Most Pleasant Large Fully Furnished room with equally large bathroom. All utilities included plus cable in monthly rental fee of $700. Wellington Area call 561-790-2326.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 2002 LEXUS LS 430 FOR SALE — 82,500 miles, Gray, light interior, original owner, garaged, all the bells & whistles, $8,000. Call 561-795-0533. 2000 HJL JAGUAR SEDAN — 4 door - 4 wheel drive, CD player, leather seats. 305857-5805. $2,600.

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

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CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja PRO CLEAN PLUS — Full home cleaning. Pet and house sitting plus more. Years of experience, reliable with excellent references. Call text 561-7794149 or email mgrady62@gmail.com CLEANING SERVICES — A personal and effective touch to home and office cleaning. I offer hourly rate and daily. I can also assist in food preparation. Call Tere for household services (561) 683-6481

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

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

LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER CK'S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER.— Since 1960. Keys - Locks-Safes-Decorative/ Commercial Hardware-Access Control Systems-Card & Key Fobs -Medco. High Security Locks-Alarms/Monitoring/Surveillance Camera Systems 561-732-9418

MOBILE AUTO DENT REPAIR MOBILE AUTO DENT REPAIR — I can fix your dings, creases and larger dents without painting. Reliable/Convenient. Owner Operated. Satisfaction Guaranteed! 561-662-0513. Palmbeachdents.com

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-3576

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SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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

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

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

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