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Volume 37, Number 4 January 22 - January 28, 2016

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JUSTWORLD GALA IN WELLINGTON

Last weekend, 21 people from Gratitude Training’s Masterful Living class ML32 chose Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach for their legacy project. The group gave the local children’s shelter a nice facelift. Page 3

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JustWorld International held its 13th annual gala, Carnaval do Rio, at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington on Friday, Jan. 15. The Brazilian-themed event raised money to benefit JustWorld projects in Cambodia, Columbia, Guatemala and Honduras. Shown here are Kati Dagge, Fernanda Casalino, Jennifer Santana and Gabriela Payot. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 21 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Bellissimo-Led Partnership Takes Over Wanderers Club

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Equestrian Partners, led by managing partner Mark Bellissimo, completed the purchase of the Wanderers Club golf course this week. Bellissimo, whose partnership also owns the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and operates the Winter Equestrian Festival, announced the acquisition on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “We’re very excited,” Bellissimo said. “This is really an amazing footprint, and we’re very excited about operating this club and to continue in making it a really great place for families both in Wellington and the equestrian world. This is going to be a great place to converge those collective interests.” Until the change of ownership, the private golf, tennis, fitness and dining club located at 1900 Aero Club Drive in western Wellington was controlled by a private trust affiliated with polo mogul John Goodman. The Village of Wellington briefly entertained purchasing an unused section of the golf course in 2014. The club’s ownership change was somewhat sudden. “It was a very quick turnaround time from when the opportunity presented itself, and we thought

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council culminated a series of heavily attended public meetings last week by approving construction of a RaceTrac gas station at the northwest corner of Royal Palm Beach and Southern boulevards. The vote at the Thursday, Jan. 14 meeting was 4-1 with Councilman David Swift dissenting. RaceTrac representatives conceded to 16 instead of 20 pumps for the facility, and agreed to have three staff members on duty during late-night hours. However, gas station representatives were given the ability to come back in the future and present their case for 20 pumps and only two night staff members, explaining that 20 pumps are necessary to give customers quick inand-out service, and that security measures, including numerous cameras, should more than allay concerns raised by residents about security. About 100 people, many wearing white “No” T-shirts or green

“Yes” T-shirts, attended the almost three-hour meeting at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The proposed station had been recommended for approval by village staff, as well as the Planning & Zoning Commission, but a final decision on the proposed gas station had been postponed several times, first at a regular council meeting on Oct. 15, where a large number of residents overflowed from the Village Hall meeting room, leading an attorney for residents opposed to the project to call for a postponement because all those who attended could not hear the proceedings. The discussion was postponed to Oct. 29 at the Cultural Center, where council members further delayed a decision after more than an hour of public comment in order to get answers to questions raised during the proceedings. The requested information included a market analysis by the applicant, a traffic letter from Palm Beach County regarding the number of gas pumps and a traffic See RACETRAC, page 19

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Mark Bellissimo (left) with Justin Thompson, general manager at the Wanderers Club.

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that it was an amazing complement to our vision within Wellington and that we would be great stewards of a great club in this community,” Bellissimo explained. The deal was put together and executed within weeks. “We were very eager to become a part of it, so we were willing to both get to a contract and get to a closing very, very quickly,” Bellissimo said. “I think it’s the perfect fit and allows us to continue our investment in Wellington.”

Rolling with the momentum, he and his team are working to make the transition easy for club members and employees. Justin Thompson, general manager and golf director at the Wanderers Club, is excited about the new management and the possibilities it presents. “The news is terrific. It’s contagious with all of the members and all of the employees,” Thompson said. “Everyone is really anxious and excited for a new chapter in See WANDERERS, page 19

ITID Reports Good Results So Far On Dust Reduction Test

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District is halfway through a six-month test of a dust-reducing solution for roads. The same solution is also being considered by the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, and was recently presented to the Village of Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee. ITID is considering a six-month contract with GelTech Solutions for treatment of 3 miles of roadway at a cost of $13,000, according to ITID Manager Jim Shallman. In June, ITID staff recommended a test of one of the more

Gas Station Gets RPB Council OK With Fewer Pumps, More Night Staff

cost-effective dust control products under consideration. Materials were supplied at no cost for the trial period. The Soil2O dust control product proposed by GelTech Solutions of Jupiter was for a six-month trial application along a half-mile length of 130th Avenue North between Persimmon Blvd. and 60th Street North, which has shown a high level of traffic-generated dust. The chemical is composed of sodium polyacrylate cross-linked polymers that biodegrade with exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun, according to the ITID staff report. The product is considered environmentally friendly and can

easily be applied topically with the use of the district’s water truck without the need for expensive equipment, labor-intensive soil preparation or soil stabilization. GelTech has made presentations to Loxahatchee Groves town officials, who are also considering the application, and is planning a presentation to the LGWCD. Shallman said that he plans to meet with LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe sometime soon to discuss the most effective use of water trucks that are used in the application. “So far, the test isn’t finished,” Shallman said. “We’re three months into it, and the results are See DUST, page 19

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented the 14th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Talented local performers paid tribute to Dr. King at the celebration, themed “Dignity, Justice, Equality and Love.” Shown here the Sons of Mystro play virtuoso selections. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Groves Council Approves LGWCD Road Transfer

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Loxahatchee Groves Town Council members voted to finalize the transfer of district roads from the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District on Tuesday, with discussion centering on Collecting Canal Road. The council approved two resolutions, one only addressing Collecting Canal Road. Mayor Dave Browning said that he was concerned about accepting roads that have not been paved under the assessment process that the district used, thereby leaving it up to the town. “Right now, there’s also no way of receiving any of the taxes that the landowners pay, those who don’t pay the ad valorem and everything else, to maintain

and do this road, so that will still remain with the water control district,” Browning said. “As far as I know, we do not have a mechanism to gain that. We will gain the road tax money, but that will be it.” Councilman Tom Goltzené disagreed, explaining that the town is able to collect ad valorem taxes and that if the road is paved, the district would no longer have the ability to collect assessments for roads it no longer maintains. “In that the road is not paved currently, and that no arrangement has been made to do that, then certainly similar arrangements could be made if we decide that the people should pay something for their roads,” Goltzené said. “I don’t think we should get tied up See LOX ROADS, page 19

Art Fest On The Green At Amphitheater Jan. 30-31

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Art Society will host Art Fest on the Green, its 10th annual juried fine art and fine craft show, on Saturday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Jan. 31 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Aside from amazing artwork, the free event will feature food, live music, a youth art area and more. “It’s so exciting. I can’t believe so much time has passed since the first one. It seems like yesterday,” said Sandy Axelrod, president of the Wellington Art Society and co-chair of the festival. Show hours will be from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event grew out of humble beginnings. It all began 11 years ago. The group used to hold its meetings at the First Baptist Church of Wellington, which then had pine trees covering its open field. “It was really nice, and I always thought it would be a great spot for an art show. That’s how it got started,” co-chair Adrianne Hetherington said. “That was our first location for the show, and it was called Fall Fling: Art Under the Pines. We had to skip one year, but this is 10 years that we’ve held our event.”

Originally the show was only for members of the Wellington Art Society to provide show experience and an opportunity to display member artwork. What started in two tents has since grown exponentially, and outside artists are now included. The show is now put on at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). During the first few years, a hundred or so people would attend, co-chair Leslie Pfeiffer said. Now, they have about 1,000 attendees daily. “It has turned into a really nice event,” Pfeiffer said. “We have artists coming from all over the country — from Georgia, even

Wisconsin and Maine. It has turned into a really big event here in Wellington.” The show was originally Hetherington’s idea, and she is amazed at how the exhibition has grown and evolved. This year, the Wellington Art Society is able to accommodate 50 artists, covering a variety of specialties, including drawing, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, glass, wood, photography, leather, sculpture, ceramic, copper, pottery, acrylic and watercolor. “It’s all original artwork,” Pfeiffer said. “Artists are chosen for their creativity, mastery of techniques and level of excellence.”

Artists coming from all over the nation join local ones for the show. Seven awards will be given out Saturday around noon, Pfeiffer said, with a total prize amount of $2,000. Best in show, first, second and third place, and three honorable mention winners will receive ribbons. Ted Matz, a Lake Worth artist, will be judging Art Fest on the Green. Matz, a contemporary realist and plein air painter, is chairman of painting and drawing at the Lighthouse Art Center Museum & School of Art in Tequesta. While guests peruse the booths, the Green Market at Wellington is See ART FEST, page 4

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ers of competing gasoline stations and convenience stores and/or their employees. (Majority are not residents of Royal Palm Beach Village). Prior to the January 14, 2016 Royal Palm Beach Village public meeting, nine hundred fifty-three (953) Village residents provided the five Village Councilmen signed petitions supporting the approval for the RaceTrac application. Many more Royal Palm Beach Village resident supporters are signing the petition every day.

At the January 14th Village Council public meeting, the audience was comprised mostly of white shirts with “NO” opposing RaceTrac and green shirts with “YES” supporting RaceTrac. Both sides appeared similar in number. The previous Village Council meeting (October 29th), the Palm Beach Post estimated that there were approximately sixty (60) white shirts in opposition and forty (40) green shirts in support. Majority of the “white shirts” with “NO” were either the own-

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NEWS

Masterful Living Volunteers Spruce Up Grandma’s Place In RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Last weekend, 21 people from Gratitude Training’s Masterful Living class ML32 chose Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach for their legacy project. “This is a place that is very close to my heart,” CindyLou Castro said. “If we had more foster parents, the kids wouldn’t have to be in a shelter. It saddens me that kids can’t have even a temporary mom and dad — they have to have people who work in a shift.

And these people are terrific at it. They’re kind, loving and really couldn’t be better at what they do, but it’s still not a home. There are things that I knew we could make nicer for the kids and make it more homey.” Castro, a Gratitude Training participant, works with children who are in foster care, and suggested Grandma’s Place when ML32 was looking for a service project. The group staged a fundraiser with the White Elephant Bar &

Gratitude Training’s Masterful Living class ML32 at Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach.

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Grill in the original Wellington Mall to help pay for the supplies necessary to refresh the paint, update the fans and lighting, add to the landscaping and give Grandma’s Place a facelift. Gratitude Training, Castro explained, teaches people more than they ever expected to be able to do in their lifetime and that they must set their own limits in life. “We have coaching. We get coaching calls twice a week, and then we have small group calls, and we get instructed on the best way to live our lives and to empower ourselves to make choices,” Castro said. “I’m not looking for somebody to help me succeed; I can do it myself.” Coach and senior Gratitude Training student Chelsie Underwood used paint to refresh things for Grandma’s Place. “The children are the future, and we’re here to show the children that there are people out there willing to change the world, to take themselves on and support others, no matter what race, no matter what gender, or background. We’re just all here to help, and to love,” Underwood said. Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs was astounded by the transformation. “It is truly amazing what this group did in a weekend,” Jacobs said. “I’ve never had so much done.” Grandma’s Place has been the recipient of two other Masterful Living groups’ assistance, Jacobs explained. The work done in

mere days would have taken staff months to do. “It makes it a brighter, cheerier place for our kids,” Jacobs said, pointing out that they currently have six children too young for school. ML32 painted the front door, put brighter lights in the bedrooms, refinished the kitchen table, painted picnic-table benches, made shoe cubbies for the children, installed new shower heads, brought an area rug, and supplied and planted more than 50 plants. “Anything they do saves us money so that we can spend it on the kids,” Jacobs said. Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter for abused and neglected children, takes in children 12 or younger when the Florida Department of Children & Families pulls them out of their homes. The children stay at Grandma’s Place until they can be put into foster homes or returned to their homes. Grandma’s Place is a nonprofit that is always in need of donations and supplies, such as water, backpacks, towels, juice boxes, tissues, hairbrushes, clothing, toothpaste, socks and underwear. Jacobs was thankful for this latest Masterful Living class donation. “They really made it look like a home now, very welcome and inviting,” Jacobs said. “I was amazed when I came in on Monday with how different it looked.” For more information, visit www.grandmasplacepb.org.

Chelsie Underwood paints a door.

One of the repainted kids’ rooms, with new lighting.

Joetta Palumbo Joins The Team At The Town-Crier And Wellington The Magazine

Longtime western communities advertising account executive Joetta Palumbo has brought her experience and expertise to the Town-Crier newspaper and Wellington The Magazine. With 21 years of experience with the Forum Publishing Group, Palumbo is glad that she is able to continue working with business owners in the western communities. “I love working with the local community,” she said. “I’m looking forward to seeing some people who maybe I haven’t seen in a while. Even though I live here, I’ve worked in the community and

also outside of it. Now, I’m concentrating all of my energy within the western communities.” Barry Manning, publisher of the Town-Crier and CEO of Wellington The Magazine, is excited to have Palumbo on board. “Joetta is well-respected in our industry, and I’m glad that local businesses will be able to continue to benefit from her unique expertise,” he said. “I’m sure that we will also benefit from her longstanding relationships with many area business owners.” Palumbo’s two children are now adults who grew up with many of the children of the business owners

in the community, she said. Marketing and sales are her specialties, and she is looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and building new relationships. Dawn Rivera, publisher of Wellington The Magazine and general manager of the Town-Crier, contributes Palumbo’s longevity in the market to her professionalism. “Joetta and I have been friends for many years,” Rivera said. “The decision to add her to our growing company was an easy one for me to make. With her years of experience, and all of the resources now afforded to her, I know Joetta has the ability to satisfy the advertis-

ing needs of clients, both large and small.” A resident of the western communities for 36 years, five years in The Acreage and 31 years in Wellington, Palumbo is no stranger to the intricacies of the area and how to best present a company’s advertising message. “I will come to you, help you make your business more prosperous, provide a service, be a friend, and help you become more successful,” Palumbo said. To contact Palumbo, call (561) 793-7606 or stop by the office at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, in Wellington.

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OUR OPINION

Make Sure You Are An Informed Voter This Election Season

As the presidential primaries head from times of rhetoric and polling to a time of actual voting, the 2016 election is entering a new phase. Soon the election bandwagon will make its stop in Florida. On Tuesday, March 15, the same time Florida’s Democrats and Republicans will finally have their say, voters in the western communities will be taking part in municipal elections on the same ballot. That means that the low turnout that usually marks local elections will almost certainly get a big boost. This makes it all the more necessary for voters to get informed — especially voters who don’t usually keep up on local issues. While the national media keeps its focus on the national horse race (there will be 13 Republicans and three Democrats on Florida’s statewide primary ballots), local media is the place to go to find out about candidates for office in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves. First, the basics: are you registered? The deadline to register to vote in the March 15 election is Tuesday, Feb. 16, which means if you are at least 18 years of age, you have only a few weeks left to make yourself eligible to cast a ballot. You can download an application from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections web site (www.pbcelections.org), fill one out in person at the Supervisor of Elections office (240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) or call the office at (561) 656-6200. There are two seats up for grabs on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council: challenger Todd McLendon and incumbent Jim Rockett are seeking Seat 2, while incumbent Dave Browning and challenger Thais Gonzalez are vying for Seat 4. Royal Palm Beach has three seats on the ballot. Running for mayor are current Councilman Fred Pinto and former Councilwoman Martha Webster. Incumbent Jeff Hmara is facing off against Lenore White for Seat 1, while Seat 3 pits incumbent Richard Valuntas against Selena Smith.

Bring Back Our Village

Last Thursday night, Jan. 14, after the Royal Palm Beach Village Council delayed the vote on the RaceTrac proposal at Southern and Royal Palm Beach boulevards for the fourth scheduled meeting, your council voted 4-1 to approve the biggest gas station ever in Royal Palm Beach. It will sit at the entrance to our neighborhood. Three council members and the mayor argued that this was a legal decision and that they must pass it by law. Yet they also could

The Village of Wellington has two contested seats on the ballot. In the mayor’s race, incumbent Mayor Bob Margolis is being challenged by Councilwoman Anne Gerwig, while Michael Drahos is challenging incumbent John Greene for Seat 1. Also up for consideration are three charter amendment proposals: whether the village charter should be amended to include a provision protecting the Equestrian Preserve Area; whether the council should appoint community members to its canvassing board to avoid single or even membership; and whether motels, hotels, condo-hotels and apartments should be prohibited within the Equestrian Preserve Area. Studies have shown that topics debated locally tend to impact voters more directly than those on the national scale. Leading up to the March election, there will be plenty of information about each candidate and their views released in the media, including here on the pages of the Town-Crier. Beyond newspapers, many of these candidates will reach out to voters directly through web sites, Facebook pages and direct mail pieces. There are also likely to be a number of candidate forums, where voters will get to see and hear from candidates in person. One such opportunity will be held Monday, Feb. 22, when the Town-Crier hosts a candidates forum at the Royal Palm Beach Village Meeting Hall beginning at 7 p.m. The forum will be televised on RPB’s Channel 18, but residents are welcome to attend and submit questions for the candidates. We believe that informed voters make better voters when it comes to making decisions that impact local taxes, regional growth and the overall citizenship of our communities. No matter where and how you get your election news, make a point to be informed about the candidates and the issues. Then make sure to vote. It may be cliché, but it is true: one vote truly can make a difference.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR have approved a motion made by Councilman David Swift, which would also have been legal, allowing for 12 pumps rather than 20, and very importantly would keep the median with all the beautiful palm trees, placing the project in an appropriate scale for our village. Not councilmen Pinto, Hmara or Valuntas, or the mayor, would second that motion. They did not listen to the residents; they did not vote for the residents, whose quality of life will change forever and whose roads will become a “constricted roadway” blocking first responders, all neighborhood traffic and

endangering pedestrians and bikers young and old. Some have argued that the owner has the right to develop his property, and that is true. However, it is the owner’s choice. We have learned that big developers, for the most part, have no concern over communities that they come into and leave, but in this case, it is our very own developer, who lives here and says he cares about his community. There were other choices for this land. For instance, the landowner already owns an adjacent hotel. It is well known that the Economic Council of Palm Beach County

has said that there is a dire lack of beds in the mid-county area. What a great option to expand a beautiful hotel, offering rooms for the equestrian tourism and ecotourism. It could offer banquet and meeting rooms for the large crowds that our current clubs and restaurants cannot accommodate, causing our events to go east instead of remaining local. In fact, it was this very Royal Inn in the early 1960s that brought northerners here and developed our village more than 50 years ago. I was here then and knew of its reputation for being a great vacation hotel. Wouldn’t it have been nice

to revive that? What a grand and nostalgic look for the front door to Royal Palm Beach! But instead of “Tree City USA” or “One of the Best Cities for Families,” Royal Palm Beach is now the small town with the biggest gas station in the county. This is a sad day for all the families and small businesses that have made us the

“just right” place to live. RaceTrac is our turning point. Will we continue down this congested road or make changes on March 15? It is your decision to make. Martha Webster Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: Ms. Webster is a candidate for mayor of Royal Palm Beach.

The Town-Crier welcomes letters to the editor. Please keep letters brief (300 words suggested). Submit letters, with contact name, address and telephone number (anonymous letters will not be published), to The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414; or you can e-mail letters@goTownCrier.com.

NEWS

Indian Trail Has High Hopes For Success After Tallahassee Trip

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Indian Trail Improvement District officials returned from Palm Beach County Days in Tallahassee last week after completing a full schedule of meetings with state officials to bring attention to their needs. “It was really good this year,” ITID Manager Jim Shallman told the Town-Crier on Tuesday, a week after he and the others returned from the Jan. 12-13 visit to the state capital. He added that the trip was much better organized than years before. “We made appointments with some of the legislators before we got up there,” Shallman said. The district’s priority list includes obtaining $200,000 and $50,000 grants for construction at Acreage Community Park, a $100,000 grant for Hamlin House improvements, an additional $3 million for completion of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management

Area berm, $400,000 for M-1 Canal rehydration and $875,700 for a new inverted siphon on the M-1 Canal. After the Tropical Storm Isaac flooding in 2012, the Corbett berm was almost breached and could have spilled even more floodwaters into The Acreage. An enhancement project received partial financing of about $4 million for reconstruction, with millions more needed to complete the job. The old Corbett berm, separating the wildlife management area from The Acreage, was a spoil mound formed from digging the district’s M-O Canal that divides the two areas and was not designed to withstand the desired water levels sought by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission for managing ecological resources in the Corbett area. ITID also seeks cooperative use of the Moss property between controlling entities, including the

federal government (which owns the property), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Palm Beach County, ITID and other local entities to maintain healthy balances of water, including storage of excess water. The Moss property has been shown to need more water for hydration, and should become part of the regional water resources project, according to ITID’s priority list. ITID representatives also lobbied for road construction money. Shallman explained that as a special taxing district, ITID does not receive outside help such as gas tax money for the maintenance of its roads. They lobbied state representatives for funding for roadway capital assets, including roadway upgrades such as shoulders, drainage, driveways and canal crossings to meet anticipated traffic increases, and possible expansion of some roads that are currently considered local roads,

plus traffic calming to reduce cutthrough traffic. The legislative priority list explained that ITID needs to know what the transportation plan is for the western communities due to numerous planned and future developments that must be included in order to properly project the road network needs. Those uncertainties include the future of undeveloped and redeveloped lands, and all connecting roads. ITID roads are not currently included in the county’s traffic modeling for future roadway development. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Shallman, ITID President Carol Jacobs and ITID supervisors Michelle Damone and Ralph Bair toured exhibits in the Capitol Rotunda and attended the Palm Beach County Days luncheon. That evening, they visited the hospitality suite at the Doubletree Inn. Wednesday appointments included meetings with Secretary of Transportation Jim Boxold,

State Rep. Mark Pafford, State Rep. Patrick Rooney, State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo and State Sen. Maria Sachs. ITID representatives met with Boxold to encourage the expeditious completion of State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd. Construction of the two-lane road is complete to 60th Street North, and improvements are complete on 60th to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. with other connections on Orange Grove and Persimmon boulevards. However, none of those roads are intended as collectors to serve through traffic. The Florida Department of Transportation has stated its intention to complete the extension to Northlake Blvd. on the original intended alignment on the east side of the Ibis development. ITID has been consistent in its efforts to encourage the completion of the road, and the initiative is supported by FDOT and remains a priority of the Palm Beach

County Metropolitan Planning Organization. “[Boxold] agreed with us, and we’re happy about that,” Shallman said. “It was a busy day. We got all of our appointments in. It was a great year because we had all of our appointments set up. We talked to all the people we wanted to. Most of the board was there.” He said that supervisors Gary Dunkley and Jennifer Hager had previous commitments. “We also met with county representatives the day before we went up,” Shallman said. “That was also a really good meeting that we had with [County Administrator] Verdenia Baker, [County Engineer] George Webb and Johnnie Easton [aide to County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay]. We’re planning meetings over the course of the next couple of months with GL Homes to try and figure out where we can accommodate each other’s desires and hopefully help each other.”

Lox Groves B Road Improvement Plans Are Ahead of Schedule

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The B Road paving project in Loxahatchee Groves is ahead of schedule despite delays in the completion of survey maps from the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. Randy Wertepny, with the town’s engineering firm Keshavarz & Associates, told the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday that they’ve made significant progress in the scheduling. “We should be about halfway through the permitting process,” Wertepny said. “We have had some good luck with the permitting. We are nearly complete. The only outstanding thing right now is the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. They are working very closely with us and being very helpful in getting the permit. We should have it by the end of the week or next week, so everything

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is ahead of schedule on that front.” The next step will be the bid process, he said. “We can be one to two months ahead of schedule right now,” Wertepny said, explaining that they must meet critical dates for the process to remain on schedule. “We will have to review the bids with enough time to present it for board approval. If we go to advertisement this Sunday, we could meet the March 1 board meeting. If not, it will be the April 5 board meeting.” Due to the upcoming election, the council does not have a midMarch meeting scheduled. Contract approval in March will mean construction will start in April, which will give a jump on the summer wet season, as opposed to starting in May, Wertepny said. One more outstanding item that Wertepny’s team is working on

is drainage easements, he added, explaining that they have verbal agreements with some property owners, while others have committed with certain conditions. “They are wanting to work with us, it’s just a matter of if the plan works for them,” he said. One property does not need a drainage easement, and they have not heard back from some owners. He said that they have mailed notices to the property appraiser’s certified address and tried to call if they could find a number. Wertepny said Town Manager Bill Underwood has a list of the names in question and could provide them to council members in the event that they know the owners. “If and when somebody does provide the easement, we can incorporate it into the plan during construction or prior to construction,” Wertepny said. “It’s a unit-

based contract, so we can provide adjustments during the bid.” Another potential is if the council decides to finish Collecting Canal Road as part of the process. Wertepny’s firm is also considering submitting an alternate bid to the open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) process currently used, which is 4 inches of rock and 4 inches of OGEM. The alternative would be a thicker base covered with asphalt. “We’ll have the prices in the option, and then we might get lucky and get a slightly better deal,” he said. A road closure will be necessary in order to remove the two bridges at Collecting Canal and B Road. “The least amount of impact to the residents, we feel, is to close the road for a period of three weeks, and do both bridges at the same time,” Wertepny said. “We

have spoken to a few contractors who believe this could be done in that time frame.” A map of the detour plan has been sent to the LGWCD and will also be given to affected agencies, such as fire-rescue, law enforcement and school district officials, he said. Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel pointed out that the developers at B Road and Southern Blvd. have finished the asphalt intersection to the college entrance with sidewalks, and there is only a bridle path planned going from Collecting Canal Road to the college entrance. “I felt from the beginning that our residents who live on Collecting Canal Road don’t need to be walking in the road, and they don’t need to be walking on the grass. We have enough room to put a sidewalk with the bridle path,” Jarriel said. He requested opinions from

the council and Wertepny on how difficult it would be to install a sidewalk similar to the completed portion. Wertepny said that there is enough right of way south of Collecting Canal, but not north of it. However, council members agreed that it might not be warranted for the amount of pedestrian traffic, although it will eventually lead to commercial centers. Wertepny said that in the future, it could always be added. Ken Johnson, a resident of Collecting Canal Road, said that he would rather see pavement on Collecting Canal than a sidewalk on B Road. “We need the horse trail; I’m in favor of that, although I don’t have horses,” he said. “But as far as a sidewalk over there, I think we can spend our money on something else.”

Thomas Fletcher will give a portraiture demonstration on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. On Sunday, Lori Shankman will provide a one-stroke painting demonstration from noon to 2 p.m. Local musician Bobby G will take to the stage during the show as well. No matter the weather, the show will go on, rain or shine.

“There’s really something for everybody, from oil painting to photographs to watercolors, jewelry, woodworking… the list goes on and on,” Axelrod said. Proceeds from the show go toward the Wellington Art Society’s scholarship fund, which provides grants to high school students for college or summer camps, based

upon artistic merit. Last year, the group gave out five $1,000 scholarships, and it hopes to increase that number in the future. The program has been in existence since 2006, helping young artists grow. The show, with Pfeiffer, Hetherington, Axelrod and Faye Ford as the organizers, provides an opportunity for art to bring the

community together and provide experience for numerous artists. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to do it again, to grow it, to offer the opportunity to our members,” Pfeiffer said. “We have developing and emerging artists, as well as professional artists.” For those in the group who haven’t participated in a show before,

Art Fest is a great introductory experience. “We have had artists who, after having done Art Fest, have moved on to the success of being professional artists,” Pfeiffer said. “We’re all about artist development and serving the community.” To learn more, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com.

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2016 EDITION OF ‘AMERICAN EQUESTRIANS GOT TALENT’ GETS UNDERWAY

This year’s run of American Equestrians Got Talent held its first night of auditions Wednesday, Jan. 13 at White Horse Fashion Cuisine. The talent contest is a fundraiser to benefit USEF High Performance Programs through the USET Foundation. Auditions continue weekly through March, with the grand finale on March 20. The first week was won by 15-year-old Wellington resident Alexia Dubocq, who goes by the stage name “Alix Who?” For more information, visit www.facebook.com/americanequestriansgottalent. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Robert Dover with judges Kim Boyer, Charlie Weis, Ann Romney and Mark Bellissimo.

Jimmy DiBattista and Charlie Tota.

“Alix Who?” plays the ukulele.

Robert Dover with Ki-Juan Minors.

Victoria and Eric Miller.

Robert Dover with winner “Alix Who?” (Alexia Dubocq).

Nicky Greed performs.

André Lussier tap danced.

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHER ROBERT SWINSON

The Wellington Art Society met Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Bootz Cultural Arts Center. Photographer Robert Swinson shared some of his photos and gave details of their origin and his techniques. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Photographer Robert Swinson during his presentation.

Jim Culveyhouse created this stained glass panel won by Leslie Pfeiffer.

Art Fest Co-Chair Adrianne Hetherington, Art Society President Sandy Axelrod and Past President Suzanne Redmond.

Robert Swinson of R.J. Photography shows a fashion photo he took.

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X-Ray Sensors Stolen From Dental Practice

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report JAN. 18 — A deputy from the Wellington substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was called Monday morning to a dental practice on Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3 p.m. last Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, someone stole six Kodak X-ray sensors, together valued at $64,000, from the office. According to the report, the door to the office was locked and did not show any signs of forced entry. ••• JAN. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Horseshoe Trace in the Paddock Park community last Tuesday afternoon regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, a white female with frosted blond shoulder-length hair was observed using a marker to write obscenities on the victim’s political sign in support of presidential candidate Donald Trump, causing $10 in damage. JAN. 13 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Wednesday regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, between 11:20 a.m. and noon last Wednesday, Lonnie Powell was observed concealing merchandise in previously obtained Walmart shopping bags before trying to leave the building without paying for $135.89 worth of food items. According to the report, Powell was stopped and arrested on retail theft charges. JAN. 13 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Wednesday afternoon regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, Brianna Hubbard and Jasmine Bradshaw were observed concealing $325.36 worth of merchandise and trying to leave the store. According to the report, the women passed all points of sale without paying for the items and were stopped. According to the report, Hubbard and Brad-

shaw were previously involved in another shoplifting case at another Walmart store. JAN. 13 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by residents of the Saratoga Pines community last Wednesday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victims received a call from Target regarding an identity theft alert. According to the report, someone was attempting to open Target and Walmart credit cards with the victim’s personal information. JAN. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a resident of the Nautica Lakes community last Thursday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s mother paid $1,050 to a prospective landlord to rent a residence in Boynton Beach. According to the report, the victims did not receive the promised lease and discovered that others have had similar issues with the same individual. JAN. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of F Road in Loxahatchee Groves last Thursday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2 and 7 a.m. last Thursday, someone stole four tires and aluminum caps, valued at $2,500, from the victim’s 1999 Sundown horse trailer. According to the report, someone had cut the wire fence of the victim’s yard to gain access to the trailer. JAN. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Bellarosa Circle in the PortoSol community last Saturday morning regarding the delayed report of a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. last Wednesday and 6 p.m. last Thursday, someone stole a 14K white gold and diamond ring, valued at $7,650, and a rose gold ring, valued at $50, from the victim’s bathroom. JAN. 16 — A deputy from the See BLOTTER, page 19

PBSO Seeks Info On Gas Station Robbery Suspect

14569 Southern Blvd. • Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 561-793-1370 • www.arthurmurrayre.com

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying an unknown masked male who robbed a gas station in Royal Palm Beach earlier this month. On Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 6:05 a.m., the man shown below entered the BP gas station on State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach. He walked around and then left. Min-

utes later, a masked man entered the business, walked up to the cash counter and demanded that the clerk open the register and safe. The suspect grabbed the cash and fled to an awaiting vehicle. Anyone who knows anything about this burglary, or can identify this unknown male suspect, is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

10 ACRES LAND — beautiful high and dry, cleared 4/2.5, Loxahatchee Groves $749,000 CBS, fenced. 20 ACRE RANCH — Owner financing, 24 stall barn, two residences, turn key. Riding arena, great location. Paved road. Loxahatchee Groves. $2,300,000 2.5 ACRES LAND — Owner financing, South of Okeechobee, paved road, paddocks, fenced and cross fenced, full irrigation and lighting. Loxahatchee Groves $285,000 10 ACRES LAND — South of Okeechobee, fenced, cleared, electric, water subdivided into two 5 acre lots. $739,000 5 ACRES LAND — 1/4 mile north of Southern Blvd. and Wellington high and dry, fenced partially cleared. $450,000 20 ACRES LAND — Okeechobee Rd. frontage Great Commercial potential, cleared, fenced, water, electric. $2,200,000 5 ACRES LAND — with cabin, paved road, fenced, electric, water, septic, clear, high and dry. Loxahatchee Groves $324,999 OKEECHOBEE RD. FRONTAGE — Commercial potential, electrical, high and dry, fenced. Loxahatchee Groves $995,000 5 ACRES LAND — House pad, well, electric, high and dry, fenced, 900 feet from pavement. Loxahatchee Groves $299,000

5 ACRES LAND — High, dry, electric, well, paved road. Loxahatchee Groves $199,000 5 ACRES LAND — 3 bedroom, 2 bath, South of Okeechobee, 1 mile to Wellington CBS High, Dry. Call for price.

1.25 ACRES — hi, dry, close to schools and shopping. The Acreage $68,000 1/2 ACRE 3-2 fantastic location 200 Ft. From Southern Boulevard Loxahatchee Groves. $225,000 5 ACRES — private, Delwood, close to White Fences. $149,000 1 ACRE 3-2 HOUSE — W/1-1 guest house, four stall barn, fenced, 200 feet from Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee Groves. $345,000 1.15 ACRES 3-2 w/garage Close to schools and shopping. The Acreage $224,900 1.25 ACRES 5-3 CBS HOME — plus 1000 Sq.Ft. Guesthouse, 25X40 detached garage. The Acreage $282,900

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Larissa Grinder, alias Larissa Mirucki, is a white female, 5’5’’ tall and weighing 145 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair. Her date of birth is 08/08/76. Grinder is wanted on felony charges for the violation of probation, dealing in stolen property and false verification of ownership. Her last known addresses were Sunset Drive in West Palm Beach and White Pine Drive in Wellington. She is wanted as of 01/14/16. • Horace Thompson is a black male, 5’6’’ tall and weighing 180 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 03/22/85. Thompson is wanted on felony charges for domestic battery by strangulation. His last known address was 56th Place North in The Acreage. He is wanted as of 01/14/16. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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Ultima Fitness Welcomes Jeff Keller As New General Manager

By Jason Stromberg Town-Crier Staff Report There’s a new slogan at Ultima Fitness & Wellness. Jeff Keller, Ultima’s new general manager, is leading the charge in getting that slogan voiced in the community. “Our motto this year is, ‘Make this the year for you!” said Keller, who joined the Wellington company in mid-December. “We want you to get so much from being here.” And getting so much from Ultima Fitness is easy. Not only does the local facility provide fitness and wellness programs, including

an acupuncturist, but it also has two chiropractors on board, a sports performance section, barre and martial arts. “One of the requirements of working here is that you have to care about people and care about the quality of what they want to be,” Ultima Fitness owner Jill Merrell said. “Jeff is on board with that. He comes with a great education and great experience in the field. We are excited to have him.” Merrell, who has been with Ultima Fitness since its inception in 1990, would like Keller and his staff to continue to make every

Ultima Fitness & Wellness management team members Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero, Judy Duany, Jill Merrell, Jeff Keller and Javonti Greene.

member’s experience the best it can be. “We believe everyone is an individual,” she said. “We want everyone to be who they are. We want to give everyone the tools to have that. You want to try and make a difference. You have to care about people other than just yourself.” Keller is grateful that he has the support of Merrell and the rest of the staff. “It’s always nice to have a caring ownership. That’s what we are all about,” Keller said. “When it comes to talking fitness and wellness, a good start is to just move, do something. Would you rather spend time watching television, or invest time in your health? It’s a simple paradigm. You get something when you invest something in your health.” Keller, 44, would know. The Lake Worth resident earned his undergraduate degree and master’s degree from the University of Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree in exercise science in 1994, and then earned his master’s in exercise physiology in 1996. To top it off, Keller also earned a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Tampa in 2004. “As long as you’re active,

you can accomplish just about anything,” Keller said. “Certain people have medical conditions that you have to adjust to. If you’re an athlete, there’s a wide array of different things you can work out.” The theme for 2016 at Ultima Fitness is “12 Months to a Better You!” Merrell’s daughter Jessica, co-owner and chief marketing officer, has confidence that Keller can help members accomplish their goals. “I think it has been great having Jeff here,” she said. “What mom has created over the past 26 years is the framework for the business. We created a strong foundation, so that someone could run the business with our vision. Jeff is going to bring our vision to life.” Besides working out at Ultima, another main initiative of the facility is its longstanding commitment to the community. “We are involved with so many things,” said Keller, who noted that Ultima Fitness has a corporate membership with programs for the School District of Palm Beach County and Palms West Hospital. “We do a lot more than just work in the gym. We have way more than that.” Jessica said that Keller is going to “captain the ship,” as the

Owner Jill Merrell and General Manager Jeff Keller.

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Merrells stay as much involved as possible. “He’s running the facility,” Jessica said. “He’s completely running the day-to-day operations, along with the rest of our management team. He’s managing the staff, serving our members and maintaining the cleanliness of our facility. We’re ensuring that we continue to identify new opportunities and offer the best programs

and services to our community and members.” Keller and his staff seek to make that a reality every single day. “Our fitness staff here is a cut above,” Keller said. “On the road to health, we are here for you.” Ultima Fitness & Wellness is located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Plaza. Call (561) 795-2823 or visit www. ultimafitness.com to learn more.

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT DR. KING CELEBRATION IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented the 14th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Talented local performers paid tribute to Dr. King at the celebration, themed “Dignity, Justice, Equality and Love.” To learn more about CAFCI, visit www.cafcipbc.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The event was organized by CAFCI’s MLK committee.

Copeland Davis plays jazz selections on the piano.

Tehya Morris dances.

The “Blues Brothers” kept the crowd excited.

Pierre Harris played the piano in a surprise appearance.

Demi Master sings “One Voice.”

Jade Master sings “Can’t Take that Away.”

RPB Councilman Fred Pinto served as the keynote speaker.

Michelle and Jess Santamaria.

RPB Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas and Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig.

Linda and Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis.

Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara, Mayor Matty Mattioli and Michelle Santamaria.

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Sunday Funday At The Polo Club

On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Women of the Western Communities will be hosting its second annual Sunday Funday at Polo. The event will start at 2 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington). The event will raise money for the club’s two main charitable causes: the YWCA Harmony House, an emergency shelter for abused women and their children, and the WWC Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $100 per person and include a fantastic champagne brunch, drinks, an exciting game of polo, entrance to the after-party and interesting people-watching. RSVP by contacting Mair Armand at mair.armand1@gmail. com or (561) 635-0011. The deadline for reservations is Feb. 18.

Fair Housing Workshop Feb. 3

The Village of Wellington will host a workshop to educate residents on how they are impacted

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NEWS BRIEFS by the Fair Housing Act of 1988, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Services Department Conference Room at 1092 Wellington Trace. Representatives from the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County will present information on the federal laws and explain their differences and similarities. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to ask the questions. The workshop is free and open to all Wellington residents, but seating is limited. Interested residents are encouraged to RSVP to Angie Butler at (561) 791-4720.

Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for the Adult Coed Softball Spring League. New teams can sign up now for available spots. Participants

must be 18 years of age or older. The cost to register is $500 per team. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Jan. 27, or until the league is filled. For more information, call Jill Denoff at (561) 791-4786. A mandatory Managers’ Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Games begin Friday, Feb. 12 and will be played Friday evenings at Village Park.

Mardi Gras At The Dog Park

Wellington pooches will get pampered at the first “Mardi Gras” event at the Wellington Dog Park. Join other pet owners on Saturday, Feb. 13 and browse many dog-related vendors. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration for the doggy “Mardi Gras” costume contest is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The event will include the costume contest, pictures with your pet, “Purpose Driven Pup,” micro chipping, SHARE Shepherd

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Rescue, a bounce house and games for kids, face painting, dessert trucks and more. For more information, call Dr. Marc Pinkwasser of the Courtyard Animal Hospital at (561) 784-PETS. The Wellington Dog Park is located at 2975 Greenbriar Blvd. Proceeds will benefit the SHARE Shepherd Rescue Foundation.

learn to love another and earn her love in return. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and love that neither knew was possible. Tickets are $18 to $22 and can be purchased by calling (561) 296-1880 or stopping by the studio at 11120 S. Crown Way in Wellington.

Broadway Stars To Present ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Jan. 29-30

RPB Chabad To Visit Mounts

Dance Arts Conservatory’s Broadway Stars will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Center (1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade) on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. Fun for the whole family, Beauty and the Beast Jr. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. In order to break the spell, the Beast must

Join Chabad of Royal Palm Beach at the Mounts Botanical Garden in honor of Tu B’Shevat on Sunday, Jan. 24 at noon. Mounts Botanical is the oldest and largest public botanical garden in Palm Beach County. Its origin traces back to the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service, providing free and lowcost agricultural education to the community. Featured this season are the whimsical sculptures from Sean Kenney’s exhibit Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks. Comprised of nearly 500,000 Lego

Bricks transformed into amazing sculptures, they are set in natural garden displays throughout the 14 acres. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 years old and children under 5 are free. To RSVP, or for more info., call (561) 225-1766 or e-mail info@jewishroyalpalm. com.

Coffee With The Village Manager

Catch up on all things Wellington at “Coffee with the Village Manager” on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with Village Manager Paul Schofield and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. The networking event will be an interactive opportunity for residents, businesses, community organizations and newcomers to share information. The Village of Wellington will provide breakfast treats, coffee and orange juice for attendees at the free event. RSVP to (561) 792-6525.

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‘POLO FOR A PURPOSE’ AT IPC BENEFITS LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Polo For a Purpose, a luncheon and a celebrity polo match to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Monday, Jan. 18 with co-chairs P.J. Rizvi, Visse Wedell and Penny Bradley, along with honorary chair Brandon Phillips, a polo player and lymphoma survivor. The luncheon was designed to spread the word about LLS’s fight against PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin’s disease. For more info., visit www.poloforapurpose.org.

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

Matt and Patti Hadden.

Sterling Swanson and Jonathan Duerr.

Piper and Kinley Apfel with Brandon Phillips and Chukker.

Tom Blake sings the national anthem before the game.

Brooke Leyendecker, Jonny Lavine and Ashley Van Metre.

Lisa and Bruce Steinberg share their story.

Lisa Shields with Ashley and Rusty Holzer.

A COOKING THEME AT WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES MEETING

Women of the Western Communities held its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Wanderers Club. Author Sandy Axelrod discussed cooking and her new book, Affairs to Remember. Members brought cookbooks to share. For more information about Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

First Vice President Betsy Carroll with co-presidents Donna Kuebler and Lynda Chicano.

Allyson Samiljan with items donated to Harmony House.

Sandy Axelrod signs a copy of her book for Deb Rasmussen.

Terri Priore, Anne Gerwig, Phyllis Gauger, Maria Pergola, Terri Wescott and Lenyce Boyd.

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To: Martha Webster & Councilman Dave Swift Subject: Reminder

WE ARE A COUNTRY OF LAWS

Government decisions must be based on strict compliance of the law. Government decisions must never be based on who shouts the loudest or on how many people are willing to disrupt an official public meeting by screaming vulgarities. Being long time Village residents, you should know better than mastermind and encourage the above shameful behavior of a handful of blind supporters and gas stations convenience store owners and/or their employees who fear RaceTrac’s competition with their lower gasoline prices! Have you forgotten the 1985 lawsuit that Mayor Sam Lamstein and the Royal Palm Beach Council lost because they all gave in to similar screaming and hollering of some residents “opposed to a convenience store and gas pumps” on Okeechobee Boulevard (Vote was 5-0 to deny) If you forgot that lawsuit that Royal Palm Beach lost, I will remind you of that lawsuit as follows:

Other than disrupting two Village Council meetings by rambunctious screaming and hollering, Martha Webster and David Swift and their blind supporters ignored the Village Attorney’s instructions and presented no “competent expert testimony” to support any of their false and distorted statements in their failed attempts to deceive the public. As a result of over two months of an exhaustive review by numerous technical entities and multiple advertised public hearings (as required by law) and numerous recommendations by Village Staff (above and beyond the requirements of all Village ordinances and rules) all of which RaceTrac agreed to do, together with 100% compliance with all Village ordinances, zero concessions and zero variances, the Village Council voted to approve (4 votes “yes”, one vote “no”) the RaceTrac application. Now we will have the most attractive gasoline station in Royal Palm Beach that will vastly improve the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, while providing benefits to both Village residents and the business in the immediate vicinity.

Some Royal Palm Beach Politicians Never Learn Over the years, there have been other examples of “abuse of power” by some Village politicians that have resulted in expensive lawsuits that Royal Palm Beach lost. The following are three (3) more examples:

On March 29, 1985, Judge Walter Colbath, Jr., in a similar “special exception” case ruled in favor of Jess Santamaria (plaintiff) stating that: “The defendant’s (Village of Royal Palm Beach) actions were arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable…the defendant had made up their minds and did not want to be confused by facts…Elected public officials are vested with a trust and duty to cast their votes in accordance with their sworn oath and not with an eye toward selfpolitical preservation, and the latter is precisely what the Court feels happened in this case. Hopefully, this Order will put those parties and other similarly situated on notice that such future conduct will not be viewed favorably by the Courts”.

At the October 29, 2015 meeting, the Village lawyer very clearly explained that in this “special exception” application, both the Applicant and the Village needed “competent expert testimony” to support their respective positions. RaceTrac followed the Village lawyer’s very important proper instructions by presenting: (1) Callaway & Price, one of the most respected appraisal companies in Palm Beach County for over forty (40) years, confirming no effect on home values. (3) Palm Beach Sheriff’s office confirming RaceTrac was providing adequate security measures, at all times. (4) Two of the major schools in the immediate vicinity (Western Academy Charter School and The Ideal School) confirmed in writing that they did not foresee any negative impacts in traffic or the safety of their students. (5) Refuting Martha Webster’s claim that RaceTrac would hurt small business, forty-nine (49) small business owners stated that RaceTrac would benefit their business by bringing more Southern Boulevard customers in their stores/offices, etc.

1986 Lawsuit: Royal Palm Beach Police Chief Cliff Pittard (plaintiff) vs. Village of Royal Palm Beach (defendant); the Court ruled in favor of Chief Pittard for being wrongly dismissed, and awarded him $385,000 in damages. Another example of “abuse of power” by elected politicians! I testified for Chief Pittard.

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Tract 115 lawsuit, wherein “Citizens for a Better Royal Palm Beach (plaintiff) sued the Village of Royal Palm Beach (defendant) for changing the terms of the sale of prime com mercial land owned by the Village: from an all CASH sale (as was publicly announced) to ZERO down payment and one hundred years to pay/interest only (privately decided by Mayor and Council without informing the Village residents who paid for this land!) Is this another example of “abuse of power” by certain elected officials or what?! The court ruled that the Mayor and Council violated the Sunshine Law, and the Citizens for a Better Royal Palm Beach were awarded $41,000 as reimbursement for their legal fees. I testified for the plaintiff. Tony Masilotti was the Chairman of the Architechtural Review Board.

(3) 1994 – 1999 Saratoga Lawsuit: Royal Professional Builders/Jess Santamaria and Wal ly Sanger (plaintiff) vs. Village of Royal Palm Beach and Crestwood Lakes Associates (defen dants), wherein the Village approved the developer’s request to remove 180 acres of “open green space” (now the beautiful Madison Green Golf Course) so they could build 300 more homes. This lawsuit was settled when the new developer of the subject property paid $450,000 to Royal Professional Builders as reimbursement for their legal fees during the five (5) year law suit. I testified for the plaintiff. Tony Masilotti was the Mayor of Royal Palm Beach at that time.

At the January 14th Village Council meeting, had Martha Webster been on the Village Council with Councilman Swift, together with one other “no” vote, a lawsuit would have definitely followed that would have cost Royal Palm Beach taxpayers millions of dollars!

(2) Palm Beach County’s Traffic Engineer’s letter of support, confirming “traffic concurrency”.

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Will Certain Politicians Ever Learn From Past Errors?! We, the residents of Royal Palm Beach, need to be made aware of how hundreds of thousands of our tax dollars have been spent to defend the Village from lawsuits emanating from the reckless and abusive actions of certain politicians. It is not only the monetary awards given by the courts to the winning plaintiffs, but we must also add the legal costs of the lawyers hired to defend the Mayor and Council, plus the hundreds of hours spent by Village employees who have to gather much of the information for the Village lawyers in the preparation of the Village defense. Obviously the unexpected work by Village employees takes them away from the normal work that they are hired to perform in serving the needs of our community.

(6) The entire professional Village Staff (Engineers, Planning & Zoning, Building Department, Village Attorney) after one year of thorough review recommended approval of the Race Trac application to Village Council.

Strict compliance with the law is a “Santamaria Family Tradition”. My father was a Judge for over thirty (30) years and was known and respected as the epitome of “Equal Justice for all” in all his court decisions. My 46 year old son (Chris) is a Florida Attorney since 1995 and my 38 year old daughter (Michelle) is also a Florida Attorney and was an Assistant State Attorney for Palm Beach County, currently training law enforcement officers and the FBI on “How to Testify in Court”.

(7) The Village Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission, after multiple public discussions and meetings with Village Staff over several months, unanimously (5 to zero) recommended approval of the RaceTrac application.

In conclusion, I take pride in strictly following the law in 100% of my business activities, and I have never asked or needed any government favors or concessions. Thank God!

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(2) Palm Beach County’s Traffic Engineer’s letter of support, confirming “traffic concurrency”.

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In conclusion, I take pride in strictly following the law in 100% of my business activities, and I have never asked or needed any government favors or concessions. Thank God!

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2016 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR KICKS OFF ITS ANNUAL RUN AT THE FAIRGROUNDS The 2016 South Florida Fair opened last Friday at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The annual extravaganza will continue until Sunday, Jan. 31. This year’s theme is “Discover the Palm Beaches.” There are midway rides, music groups, fun fair food, an ice skating show, animal exhibits and much more. For more info., call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

A ribbon cutting starts the fair at the opening ceremonies.

Holly Moritz aboard Noah walks through an extreme trail challenge.

Delaney Cleveland with Serenade, her dairy goat that won best in show, with judge Richard Grossman.

Singer Ron Davis entertains fairgoers.

RPB Mayor Matty Mattioli and Laurel Bennett ride in the Mayor’s Parade.

Wellington Mayor Bob and Linda Margolis with Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri.

Isabelle Irvine, Katie Acevedo, Mikey and Tommy Irvine, and Emily and Levi Acevedo.

The Seminole Ridge High School Hawk Marching Band.

GRAND OPENING OF LIBERTY TAX SERVICE LOCATION IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

Bob Salerno welcomed the community to a grand opening celebration for Liberty Tax Service in Royal Palm Beach on Friday, Jan. 15. The business is located at 1161 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at Okeechobee Blvd. The afternoon included raffles, prizes and pizza. For more information, call (561) 469-2725. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Susan Odell with Bob Salerno.

Donald Porges and Bob Salerno with Lady Liberty.

Bob Salerno, Betriz Beretervide and Mark Gulko.

Bob Salerno in front of the new Liberty Tax location.

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Ed Leefer Celebrates His 65th Birthday Completing 65-Mile Tour De Wellington

Wellington residents Ed and Ilene Leefer both completed the 65-mile Tour De Wellington and are regular riders with the Wellington Bicycle Club. They finished the ride together, along with 18 club members. The 65-mile ride also marked Ed Leefer’s 65th birthday. Stage One was 34 miles and led by the club’s ride leader, Mitchel Slomowitz, who organized the ride based on a circular route through the byways of The Acreage, finishing at Gabriel’s Cafe & Grill in Wellington. Owner Gabriel Finocchietti greeted the riders, followed by a hearty breakfast with a special birthday cake for Leefer. Stage Two was led by Wellington resident Clive Lloyd and included the new multi-use path from Palm Beach Point in the Aero Club to Flying Cow Road. On Flying Cow Road, the group

Lori and Steve Leveen ride in the 2015 Loop the Lake for Literacy.

‘Loop The Lake For Literacy’ On Feb. 6

The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County will hold its sixth annual “Loop the Lake for Literacy” cycling event Saturday, Feb. 6. The ride boasts some of the most scenic areas of western Palm Beach County. Cyclists have the option to ride 14, 34, 68 or 115 miles around the shores of Lake Okeechobee. All rides begin and end in Port Mayaca. The three shorter rides — called the Sonnet, Short Story and Classic rides — all take place atop the dike overlooking Lake Okeechobee, the second largest lake in the U.S. The 115-mile ride — called the Epic Full Loop — will take place mostly on open roads. The three shorter rides start at 8 a.m., while the full 115-mile loop begins at 7 a.m. The registration fee for the shorter rides is $85, and it is $145 for the 115-mile ride. Individuals who fundraise $200 will have their registration fee waived. Riders who raise $400 or more can forgo registration and also receive a 2016 Loop the Lake cycling jersey. Participants are encouraged

to register in advance at www. loopthelakeforliteracy.org. However, participants can also register the day of the event starting at 6 a.m. Loop the Lake co-chairs are Liz Cayson with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County and Tom Streit of Akerman LLP. Belle Glade’s Dolly Hand is the honorary chair. Sponsors include Florida Crystals, Domino Sugar, the Levenger Foundation, the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Park Avenue BBQ & Grille and the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida. All proceeds will help fund the many programs provided by the coalition, including Adult Literacy, After School Reads, Budding Readers, Glades Family Education, Building Better Readers, Turning Bullies into Buddies, Literacy AmeriCorps, Parent-Child Home, Reach Out & Read, Read Together Palm Beach County, Village Readers Family Education, and Workplace & Community Education. For more info., visit www.literacypbc.org or call (561) 279-9103.

Participants in the recent Tour De Wellington. stopped for a rest at the nature speed of 15.5 miles per hour. Wellington Amphitheatre at 8 preserve and were approached Due to a calculation error by the a.m., covering 35 to 50 miles at by a friendly ranger, who seemed ride leader, the total distance was an average speed of 15 to 17 mph. pleased to see the group, although 71 miles. Leefer noted that this will Every Monday, the group rides he thought riding 65 miles on a save him from riding 70 miles on from various locations in South bicycle was a strange way of cel- his 70th birthday. Florida averaging 50 to 80 miles. ebrating a birthday. The Wellington Bicycle Club In April, the club has a weekThe ride finished at the Welling- has cycle rides every Monday long tour in Central Florida on ton Amphitheatre with an average and Wednesday starting from the paved cycle trails.

Diamante Farms Continues As A Sponsor Of The Adequan Global Dressage Festival

The 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival will attract some of the biggest names in high-performance dressage to compete for prize money in the richest series of the sport. Diamante Farms, a founding sponsor of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, will once again be an official sponsor of the 12week festival, held in Wellington from Jan. 14 through April 2. For the fifth year in a row, Diamante Farms will be the presenting sponsor for the Global Dressage Festival Wellington CDI5* held Feb. 10-14. This year, Diamante Farms’ owners Terri and Devon Kane will continue a tradition that they began at the CDI5* Freestyle in 2015 — the Salute to the Olympians. Diamante Farms will once

again be the title sponsor of the FEI Under 25 (U-25) classes. “We feel it is very important to our sport to have a first-class facility in order to bring top competitors from all over the world,” Terri Kane said. “The only way we will be able to be truly competitive is to compete against the best. At one time, the only way our competitors could do that was to go to Europe. Now, with this facility, we are seeing the Europeans come here.” The 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival is the world’s largest international and national dressage circuit, featuring several CDIs and weekly U.S. National events. Devon Kane will be competing on her well-known partner Destiny, her self-trained Danish

(L-R) Winchester, David Kohn, Terri Kane, Devon Kane, Steve Francis, Sir Galanto and Lucas Guerra. Warmblood who claimed the title of 2014 U.S. Dressage Finals Grand Prix Champion with Kane. Terri Kane will also be debuting some of her younger horses at this year’s show series, including Sir

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Equestrian Aid Foundation To Host Film Showing Feb. 21 In Wellington

The Equestrian Aid Foundation is offering an exclusive screening of award-winning documentary Harry & Snowman on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Global Dressage Stadium at 13500 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington.

The Luminary Award, which is bestowed annually upon an individual who is committed to the betterment of horse sports and the people within the community, will be presented to Harry de Leyer. The money raised will go to

support EAF’s mission to help equestrian professionals in their time of need. Guests will enjoy a variety of picnic-style food trucks, popcorn, ice cream and cocktails. Harry & Snowman is a feature-length documentary about

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NEW HORIZONS HOSTS SCIENCE FAIR FAMILY NIGHT WES GETS DONATION OF 700 BOOKS FROM WHS

New Horizons Elementary School recently hosted its Science Fair Family Night in the school cafeteria. Students enrolled in the dual language academy receive their science instruction in Spanish, so there were projects presented in both English and Spanish. There were more than 300 projects on display. First and second place winners will go on to compete in the district science fair in May. (Above) Third grader Natalie Estima-Rigual sharing her winning Spanish project with her parents. (Left) Gifted fourth graders Isabella Sanchez and Hannah Pahl won first place group project.

RPBHS STUDENTS RECEIVE RECOGNITION IN ANNUAL SUBSTANCE AWARENESS CONTEST

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(Above) Matias Bessenroth and Finn Duran learn coding on an iPad. (Left) Fourth grader Harrison Ashley learns coding.

Hour Of Code Kicks Off At Rosarian Academy

Two of Royal Palm Beach High School’s digital arts students have received special recognition for their entries in the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition’s Alcohol Prevention Poster Design contest. Rachida Harper won the Hanley prize and will receive $500, as well as the honor of having her design appear on the inside of school buses. Shamar Sinclair is a finalist to win within the high school division. Voting is taking place online at www.palmbeachschools.org/vote and at this year’s South Florida Fair. Cynthia Oakes is the digital arts teacher of both students, and Maureen Witkowski is the school’s SADD sponsor. Shown above is Rachida Harper’s design.

Wellington Elementary School recently received more than 700 books from Wellington High School’s National Honor Society. Under the leadership of Sydney Meve and in conjunction with Barnes & Noble and the National Geographic Society, the students of Wellington Elementary will enjoy many years of reading with these books. Wellington Elementary appreciates their efforts in this project. Shown above is Sydney Meve of WHS with WES Media Specialist Cathy West with WES students.

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, the Rosarian Academy’s technology staff introduced first-grade through fourth-grade students to an “Hour of Code” in an effort to demystify computer coding and to show that anybody can learn the basics of computer science. Rosarian’s implementation of the Hour of Code was the kickoff to the school adding STEM Lab into the Lower School curriculum. Starting this month, kindergarten through fourth-grade students attend a STEM Lab class every other week. This experience has been designed to enhance and connect

the students’ scientific experimentation being done in the science classrooms, elementary science lab and co-curricular computer labs, where they practice skills such as keyboarding and creating PowerPoint presentations. The classes include coding and engineering principles and incorporate projects that integrate science, engineering and math through the use of technology. Rosarian started offering co-curricular robotics classes to its middle school students in the beginning of the year. Robotics classes include learning coding and HTML.

After 17 years as president of the King’s Academy, Jeffrey M. Loveland recently announced that he will step away from the role at the end of the current school year. Current chief financial officer and executive vice president Randal L. Martin will assume the role of president beginning June 1. Loveland has contributed to TKA’s growth and development for 37 years and will continue as chief operating officer and special advisor to the president. He will continue to serve as a board member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. “The King’s Academy is my life’s work, and after serving 17 years in the role of president, it is important to me that TKA remains strong for decades to come,” Loveland said. “It is most gratifying to execute a vision for future leadership influencing who will lead this great institution into the future. I am confident in Randy’s ability to lead King’s for years to come.” Martin has served as chief financial officer and executive vice president at Palm Beach County’s largest Christian school

Randal L. Martin for the past eight years. Prior to the King’s Academy, he held various senior positions with Woolbright Development in Boca Raton, CRT Properties and Dycom Industries. Martin is a former trustee of Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting before earning his master’s degree in public accounting from Florida Atlantic University. The King’s Academy serves more than 1,300 students from preschool through 12th grade. More information is available at www.tka.net.

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Green Bay Packers’ Loss Was A Devastating Blow To My Family

OK, the Green Bay Packers have finally let me down. Worse, they have let my mother down — a woman who hangs up on you when the game comes on and who has been known to hurl her knitting at the television when the referee makes a bad call. There were a few bad calls last Saturday, but even fair calls wouldn’t have helped them. The Packers were not at their best, to say the least. Announcers like to give each team the benefit of the doubt by pointing out bad calls, players with injuries, lousy weather on the field or whatever else they can come up with. But this time? No. The one shining star was Aaron Rodg-

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The Sonic BOOMER ers, a quarterback with stellar vision and a throwing arm that is poetry in motion. With the Packers losing 20 to 13, he threw a 41-yard pass into the end zone with 5 seconds left on the clock. Amazingly, receiver Jeff Janis (aiming for star status) caught it. A perfect kick tied the game,

which then went into overtime. The announcers explained the overtime rules, summing up that the game could go on “into next Tuesday.” No such luck. Without intense review of the misery to follow, let’s just say the Arizona Cardinals kicked the ball, caught the ball and ran the ball right past all the Packers’ defenders to just outside the goal line. Cardinals wide receiver Larry “Sticky Fingers” Fitzgerald jumped across that line shortly afterward. I did not call my mother. I left it to poor dad to take the brunt of her wrath. And right before bedtime, too. Everyone in Wisconsin supports the Packers. It’s the only team owned by its

fans, and their fans are rabid. Not only that, but my family has a personal connection to Clay Matthews. My sister Pam knows his mother; it’s that personal. My own mother, knowing how moms feel about their boys, clips all the Clay Matthews-related newspaper articles from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and sends them out to his mother in California. In fact, when Pam and I were in Wisconsin for Thanksgiving, Pam got a text from Mrs. Matthews saying she was driving through Milwaukee on her way from Green Bay back to the airport and she’d like to take my mother to lunch. “But we’re at lunch,” my mother said.

(That was true, we were at the crepe place in the historic old Cedarburg Woolen Mill, one of my favorite places on the planet. It is also true that my mother is nothing if not practical.) “Mom!” Pam begged. “It’s Clay Matthews’ mother! She doesn’t take just anyone to lunch!” “Well, that’s ridiculous anyway,” mom replied. “If she’s coming here, I should invite her to the house. And the house isn’t fit for company right now.” Pam and I just looked at each other, dumbstruck. “Mom,” Pam said. “You have been sending her clippings for five years. Five See WELKY, page 19

All Politics Aside, New ‘Bengazi’ Film Is Fairly Good War Movie

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a pretty good action movie. Its politics are a bit more suspect. If it was presented solely as a war film, it would get far better reviews from many of my politically correct brethren. But after a relatively slow setup for about the first half hour, the action keeps coming and does not stop until the end. Based on a book of the same name, this is the story of CIA security contractors working in Libya to provide protection for American diplomats. The men involved (there are just about no women in the film, no love interests, to get in the way of nonstop action) are combat veterans and experts. They have been hired by the State Department to provide protection for its diplomats. Director Michael Bay does a great job of setting the mood: The men become quite paranoid in a city where anyone (and perhaps almost everyone)

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler might be out to kill them or their charges. When violence breaks out at the nearby consulate, they quickly get ready to go there and fight. We see the men, waiting and anxious, begging to go. They are not sent. Or, at least, not until it is too late. The battle scenes are ferocious, among the best of their kind. The views of the men waiting for action become particularly uncomfortable; we have gotten used to seeing “the cavalry” sent to the rescue, and here they merely wait, although they

have a large battle at their location, where they protect several dozen others. I dislike seeing reviewers put their personal politics in the way of movie (or any other cultural form) ratings. In this case, it is clear that some of the critics have not even seen the movie. Hilary Clinton is not in the film, nor is Barack Obama. Yet I have seen reviews that seem to imply that they are there, plotting to destroy the diplomats. That never happens in the film and almost certainly did not happen in reality. There seems little doubt that the contractors, the ones who wrote the book this film is based on, believe that security was wildly undermanned in Libya, where there was constant violence. And the contractors did not get a go-ahead order until it was far too late (although it seems obvious that the two dead diplomats probably would have died anyway). The contractors are shocked to hear about the “rioting because of a vid-

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atrocities, while focusing on how unfairly the man was treated here. Conservative critics were all over the errors, but that is a very small group. Films should be judged on how good they are, on how good the moviegoing experience is for the audience. I don’t care for the politics of either Mel Gibson or Sean Penn, yet I judge the films as entertainment. More critics need to do so. I apologize for leaving the subject of the film itself. It works on a small-scale level as a good action film, one that does hold your attention all the way through. If you can forget the politics, it works well within its genre. If you cannot, well, you will have to decide whether it will reinforce or abuse your beliefs. It is not a great movie, and certainly it is not very satisfying since it details a failure. But it is interesting and might help at least some people get some idea of what is going on in Libya.

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it a world-class club that is a yearround opportunity for families to enjoy golf, tennis, the pool, dining and fitness.” The club contains numerous amenities, including six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, allowing for game play at any time, with shade shelters, certified tennis professionals, chilled water and comfortable seating. Also available are 24-hour racquet stringing, a fully stocked pro shop and other features. There are also two pools, including a children’s pool and play area, and an Olympic-sized pool. Manicured lawns blanket the Jacobsen Hardy golf course design, covering 18 holes with lush fairways and tournament-level conditions on the 18 hole, par-72 range. The club also offers a golf studio that will analyze a player’s swing. Fine dining awaits at the club’s restaurants, which boast premier dishes featuring international flavors and elegant surroundings. The club’s proximity to Wellington Equestrian Partners’ other venues was an attraction for Bellissimo. “We just thought it was a very, very strategic acquisition for us, and that there will be some really great connectivity between the two worlds we’re trying to connect — the Wellington community and the equestrian community,” he said. The group will be providing a shuttle between the club and PBIEC, he said. This will allow club members to easily travel between the facilities.

Bellissimo said that catering to the needs of members is important to him, and noted that he has taken steps to assuage any concerns current members may have through Q&A sessions, open meetings and gatherings to solicit feedback and learn how to best provide for them. “We’re hoping to keep pricing such that it will be accessible across a broad demographic, and we’re excited about continuing that,” Bellissimo said. Many special events are held at the Wanderers Club, including private affairs such as weddings to occasional equestrian competitions. “We’ll continue with the schedule that we’ve sort of adopted,” Bellissimo said. “I think there are some other interesting opportunities to hold events here that were looking for a home, and I think it’s a perfect opportunity for us to leverage a lot of our sponsor relationships and use this as a great venue for some of those functions that we are not able to handle at the equestrian center.” As the equestrian season goes into full swing — the Winter Equestrian Festival has already begun, as has the nearby Adequan Global Dressage Festival — big things are on the horizon for the Wanderers Club. “I anticipate that this will be the most exciting and fun club in the community,” Bellissimo said. Learn more by visiting www. wanderersclubwellington.com or calling (561) 795-3501.

The Bootz Cultural Arts Center invites 2D and 3D artists in Palm Beach County to submit work for exhibition during “Love Can Change the World.” The exhibition will feature local artists, as well as teachers and students of the Bootz Cultural Arts Center. Artists can also reserve a space for a table to display or sell artwork. Live painters are also welcome to apply. The deadline for application is Monday, Feb. 1. The show will take place Saturday, Feb. 13. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center offers a range of multicultural arts classes to children and adults. All artwork must be appropriate for a family-friendly environment. Art for Exhibition: Artists can submit up to three images of artwork for exhibition. Photos must be e-mailed in JPG format, 300 dpi, along with an application to info@bootzculturalartscenter. com. Artists are encouraged to

“A Day of Mallets and Chukkers,” a fundraiser on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation Youth Scholarship Program, will take place Sunday,

March 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington). For more info., call (561) 714-9058 or visit www.pbcsf.org.

ments with certain conditions. The applicant had also been asked to provide a report on surrounding property values, which concluded that the general trend on surrounding homes is that they would continue to appreciate in value and that the gas station would have no adverse effect. The applicant was also asked to conduct a study on the effects of RaceTrac traffic on vehicular access and circulation on the Royal Plaza, where several schools are located. That study concluded that student pickup and drop-off traffic would not be affected by RaceTrac traffic. O’Brien outlined security measures being taken at the station, which include recommendations by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to maintain at least a 30-day surveillance tape and additional security measures on the pumps to include skimming prevention. Vice Mayor David Swift said the gas stations used in the study on the effect of home values were in areas that could be considered “economically depressed,” and the stations in the study did not have as many pumps as what was proposed. “We have a number of stations here in town that I call neighborhood stations,” he said. “They have about 12 pumps and don’t have much effect on the neighbor-

hood. What we’re talking about is a 20-pump giant gas station, and I don’t think you have a comparison to make.” Swift also asked why the consultant did not look at other RaceTrac stations, such as one in Boynton Beach near Leisureville. Consultants explained that they wanted to compare stations closer to Royal Palm Beach. They also pointed out that the nearest home in Royal Palm Beach is 900 to 1,000 feet away, and that a Chevron station on Okeechobee Blvd., with homes as close as 250 feet away, had not had an effect on property values. Brian Terry with the Wantman Group, representing RaceTrac, said the traffic circulation study related to schools and other businesses in the Royal Plaza confirmed village staff’s conclusion that there would be no impact. “We met with the principals of these schools, and we have been entirely open with the whole community,” Terry said, adding that he had letters from the Ideal School and Western Academy stating that there would be no adverse impact. Regarding security, Tom Hardy of RaceTrac said its policy is to maintain six months or more of videos for security and liability purposes. Hardy added that the company’s skimming prevention policy has been referred to by the state

agriculture commissioner as an example of good anti-skimming security. “We actually exceed that request from the sheriff’s department,” he said. At the request of the PBSO, RaceTrac is also adding eye-level security cameras to catch better facial images, Hardy said, explaining that more than 20 security cameras will be on site. Council members questioned the number of staff at night, and Hardy said two or three staff would be working at night, depending on the level of business. “Safety and security is paramount for our corporation,” he said. Swift said he had heard different numbers on the number of staff from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. ranging from two to six, and asked whether RaceTrac would commit to having at least three staff on duty then. Hardy said he could not commit to the number of staff working then. “We had this big discussion about safety of our residents and so-called crime in that area,” Swift said. “It seems like you would commit to something more specific.” Hardy said it had been determined that it is a safe location, reiterating that the PBSO had stated that security measures had met or exceeded requirements. Councilman Jeff Hmara said

he had reviewed his notes from previous meetings where four to six employees per shift were mentioned. “The impression I got was that would be during any hours of operation,” Hmara said. “Now I’m hearing something very different.” Hardy said it was not a good business decision to put more staff on a shift than it demands. “We will commit to the safety and security of our guests and our employees,” he said, asking what other gas stations are required to maintain four or five employees at night. Terry said that concerns had been raised that the station would have semi-trailer trucks refueling there, but he explained it is designed only for passenger vehicles. He added that intersection improvements would be paid for by RaceTrac, not the village, and that all landscape elements on the property would be preserved or improved. But Swift pointed out that a median currently at the entrance to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. containing six royal palm trees would be removed to allow intersection improvements. Village Manager Ray Liggins said that those trees would either be moved to where they are needed or replanted at the village’s tree farm.

Former Councilwoman Martha Webster, a RaceTrac opponent and candidate for mayor, questioned the veracity of the RaceTrac traffic analysis, and Swift said he did not favor removing the median on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in order to make the intersection improvements. Former County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, who owns one of the two lots where the station is slated to go, said the station will be an asset to the community. “I have given my heart and soul to Royal Palm Beach,” Santamaria said. “This is going to be the best service station in the western communities, second to none.” Swift made a motion for a compromise of no more than 12 pumps, and not removing the Royal Palm Beach Blvd. median, but it died for lack of a second. After more discussion, public comments and a break for RaceTrac officials to confer with one another, Hardy said that the company would commit to at least three employees and only 16 pumps for a period of time, until they can establish a need for the additional four pumps, and that fewer than three employees are needed at night for security. Hmara made a motion to that effect, which carried 4-1 with Swift opposed.

continued from page 1 in the details when there are certainly ways to do that.” He said that Collecting Canal Road should be paved because it is in bad shape. “The whole town’s road system is a mess,” Goltzené said. “We need to get control of the system. There are giant holes everywhere.”

Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel agreed that the town needs to take control of the roads, including unpaved ones. “The district grades the roads, but they do not bring the road rock material up,” Jarriel said. “We’re getting lower and lower; it’s becoming a canal instead of a road. The district does not have the funds without raising assessments to put road rock material on these roads. The last time we put it on the roads, six inches, was when the county funded it for every road in Loxahatchee Groves. It is going to cost some money to bring these

roads up to where they belong, so that when we do get to paving them, we don’t have to spend a fortune to bring in the road rock material.” Jarriel added that the district assesses 60 percent for roads and 40 percent for drainage, so when the roads are turned over from the district, its assessments should drop. “We need to take control of every road in Loxahatchee Groves and let the district do its job of drainage and canal maintenance,” he said. Councilman Ryan Liang said he was hesitant to take over all the

continued from page 6 PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to 41st Court North in The Acreage last Saturday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between midnight and 10 a.m., someone stole the victim’s DeWalt Honda power washer, valued at $634.94, from an unlocked storage shed. JAN. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Bed Bath & Beyond store on State Road 7 last Saturday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, at 4:20 p.m. last Saturday, an employee saw a white male, somewhere between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10, weighing approximately 200 lbs., with blond buzz cut hair in a white T-shirt and tan shorts run out of the store with a Cuisinart cookware set, valued at $299. According to the report, the unknown male got into a white car and fled. JAN. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Ross Dress for Less store on State Road 7 last Saturday evening regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9:25 and 10 p.m. last Saturday, an unknown black male and female entered the store and stole somewhere between six and nine Michael Kors purses, valued at

$89.99 each, before fleeing in a red sedan. JAN. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Sunday morning to the Regal Cinemas on State Road 7 regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 p.m. last Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday, someone broke the rear passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a wallet containing multiple credit cards, a Social Security card, a driver’s license and an insurance card. DNA evidence was gathered from the vehicle. JAN. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Sunday morning to the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds on South Shore Blvd. regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, someone put glue in the lock cylinder on an enclosed trailer, causing $20 in damage. JAN. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on E Road in Loxahatchee Groves regarding a grand theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6:45 p.m. last Saturday and noon Sunday, someone stole a John Deere tractor, valued at $20,000, along with a Bush Hog mower, a power washer and other items

from the victim’s vacant property. DNA and fingerprint evidence was gathered from the fenced-in property. JAN. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Sunday afternoon to San Diego Drive in Loxahatchee Groves regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, someone stole the victim’s 1996 Saturn. Inside the vehicle were engraved hand tools valued at $300. JAN. 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted Monday by a resident of 54th Street North in The Acreage regarding a lost property report. According to a PBSO report, sometime between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15, the victim either misplaced a 14K gold wedding band, valued at $1,000, and a 14K yellow gold engagement ring with three small diamonds, valued at $2,500, or they were stolen during one of several holiday parties at the victim’s residence. JAN. 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was contacted Monday evening regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 and 10 p.m., someone keyed the victim’s 2005 Infinity FX, causing $2,500 in damage, while the victim was visiting the South Florida Fair.

roads at once, citing the theory that the district should reduce its assessments, but the town itself will have to consider raising its taxes. “Also, I’m not sure taking over all the roads all at once is the best idea, only because we as a council aren’t experienced at road maintenance,” Liang added. Councilman Jim Rockett said that the last time they considered the transfer, he thought that the council members were getting ahead of themselves. “I don’t know if it’s interesting that we take them over and compare how well they’re maintained, and not forget how much money is spent to maintain them,” Rockett said. “I think we should work them in as we are ready to give them OGEM and take them over, and do that over time.” Browning pointed out that D Road, which was paved with open-graded emulsified mix

(OGEM) by the district, is traveled by heavy trucks that are causing the edges to crumble. He asserted that the town will have to finance repairs, but Goltzené said that the road had been designed too thin and narrow. “That’s why it’s falling apart,” he said. “You can’t have a road designed for vehicles that are six feet wide and then drive when you have a travel lane of five or six feet per vehicle, and then think people aren’t going to get off on the side.” Browning said he was still reluctant to take over the roads, but was going to go for it because the people seemed to want it. “If it costs in the long run, then bad on me,” he said. Jarriel made a motion to approve the Collecting Canal resolution. Browning called the question, and the motion carried 4-1 with Rockett opposed.

The council also approved the subsequent resolution to transfer all roads from the district. Jarriel made the motion, which carried 3-2 with Rockett and Liang opposed. In other business, the council approved a drainage improvement and culvert replacement policy to provide a method for the town to balance public service needs with its fiscal capabilities. Town Manager Bill Underwood said that the town’s legal staff had drafted a resolution in response to discussion at a previous meeting to adopt a policy. “This is our attempt to get policy in place because we do have the B Road culvert issues,” he said. He also referred to a situation on C Road where someone had stuck a piece of pipe into the intersection to drain where OGEM pavement had broken off. “Unfortunately, it really doesn’t drain the road adequately,” Underwood said. “What we’re having is a failure at the corner there. My concern is that we’ve got to get it fixed, and part of the policy issue is we need to come up with and find a mechanism so we can stop this kind of erosion.” Jarriel made a motion to approve the policy, which carried 5-0.

Bellissimo Buys Club

continued from page 1 the history of the club and really looking toward the future.” Familiar faces at the club will remain the same despite the change in ownership. The team already delivering high-quality, thorough service will remain in place. Bellissimo reassured employees of this soon after taking over. “We look forward to working with them and continuing their excellent service,” he said. In turn, Thompson is looking forward to working with Bellissimo’s team and utilizing the

expertise and experience available. “He’s an inspirational guy and leader, and you can feel that, and it rubs off,” Thompson said. “I think that will really help move the club forward.” Plans are already in the works for enhancing the club and integrating it more within the equestrian community. “We’re very excited about that. We’ve assembled our team within the equestrian domain — Equestrian Sport Productions — and have had meetings with the team here at Wanderers who we think are spectacular,” Bellissimo said. “I think they are very eager in starting the next chapter in the evolution of the club. We’re going to make the appropriate investments to make

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New club owner Mark Bellissimo by the Wanderers Club fireplace.

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RaceTrac

Council Approval

continued from page 1 study of the area. The council also requested an analysis of projected crime anticipated as a result of the RaceTrac project. The proposed gas station did not require any variances but did require a special exception approval, which had been granted to a previous station in the area torn down when Southern Blvd. was widened. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said that primary access would be from Southern Blvd. with secondary access from Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Both access points would be for right turns in and out only. There would also be cross-access points to the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant and medical center to the north and the Royal Inn to the west. He pointed out that the station would have earth-tone colors rather than the bright red colors of other RaceTrac stations, and it complies with all requirements of the general commercial zoning district. O’Brien added that the applicant received an updated letter from the county stating that the 20-pump station with a 5,928-square-foot convenience store meets require-

Lox Roads

Taking Over From LGWCD

Blotter

Dust

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continued from page 1 quite good. It’s not a cheap fix by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s a lot less expensive than some of the other alternatives, like paving. We’re going to continue with it. For six months, on a three-mile stretch, we’re going to spend about $13,000. For basic maintenance, that’s not a bad price.” The application will be used on specific roads where dust control is needed but paving is not warranted or too expensive, he said. “We’re going to pick the roads that need it, and that will be one of the methods in our arsenal,” Shallman said, explaining that ITID is still considering other methods, such as a chipseal process that is more expensive than Soil2O but less costly than asphalt paving. Shallman said that he would be happy to share the results with other entities, and that ITID would have a complete report at the end

submit art related to the theme, “Love Can Change the World.” Artist Tables: Artists must submit a minimum of three photos of artwork that they intend to display or sell at their table. These should be different photos from artwork that will hang in the exhibition, if applying for both exhibition and an artist table. There is no application fee if the artist brings a table. If a table is needed, artists can rent a table. There are a limited number of spaces, so apply early. Live Art: Live painters can submit an application along with images representative of their art and a brief description of the live art they intend to perform during the event. Live artists must bring their own setup and supplies. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is located at 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118, Royal Palm Beach. For more information, or to submit an application, visit www. bootzculturalartscenter.com.

Sheriff’s Foundation Fundraiser Planned For March 6 At Polo Club

of its test. “We’re very pleased with the results so far,” he said, explaining that the chemical’s absorption of water is what makes it effective at reducing dust. Shallman also confirmed that the material appears to be an ideal treatment for horse footing, and is environmentally friendly in that it is non-caustic and eventually oxidizes. GelTech, based in Jupiter, also manufactures a fire retardant that has proven effective, which uses a similar material. The company made a presentation to Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee in September amid the Saddle Trail paving controversy, and more recently on Jan. 5 to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, which is considering a test of the product. GelTech Operations Manager Dan Eagle gave an overview of the product, application procedures and basic pricing. Eagle also noted that his company would be doing a presentation for the LGWCD at a future meeting.

Welky

Green Bay Connection

continued from page 16 years, mom. She probably wants to say thank you.” “Well, that’s not necessary.” And that was the end of it. My chance to meet the woman who gave birth to the Green Bay Packers’ stellar linebacker slipped away. Sort of like the Cardinals slipped away from that very same stellar linebacker last Saturday — over and over again — as the clippings will show. Hmmm. No wonder mom didn’t want to have lunch.

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JUSTWORLD INTERNATIONAL HOSTS BRAZILIAN-THEMED GALA IN WELLINGTON

JustWorld International held its 13th annual gala, Carnaval do Rio, at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington on Friday, Jan. 15. The Brazilian-themed event raised money to benefit JustWorld projects in Cambodia, Columbia, Guatemala and Honduras. For more information, visit www.justworldinternational.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Juan Andres Rodriguez, winner of the Andres Rodriguez Leg Up Award, and Jessica Newman with members of the Venezuelan Equestrian Team, including Emanuel Andrade, Pablo Barrios, Alejandro Karolyi, Juan Ortiz, Victor Segovia, Luis Larrazabal and Angel Karolyi.

JustWorld Founder Jessica Newman with her mother, Maria Newman.

Ana Christina and Sofia Rodriguez with Valentina Arenas and Andrés Correa.

Janni Olin, Ida Lovgren and My Almqvist in Carnaval attire.

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Philanthropists of the Year award winners Kevin Sanford and Mark Samuel.

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Many equestrians know about keeping and riding horses, but many are woefully ignorant when it comes to horses and the law. Krysia Nelson is eager to help erase that deficit. She is offering an eight-week course called “Equine Law 101: Business Essentials for Horsemen.” Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

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Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals, a leader in natural formulations for enhancing equine health and performance, is looking forward to a winter of equestrian competition in Wellington. The equine supplement company is a proud sponsor of both the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival and the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival. The company will also present the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award. Page 26

Sports Sem Ridge Grapplers Win Conference Duals

Last week, Royal Palm Beach High School hosted the annual Western Conference Duals meet, and the Seminole Ridge Hawks took the conference title. The Hawks swept the duals, defeating the Broncos 74-0 and the host Wildcats 61-12. Royal Palm defeated Palm Beach Central in its meet by a score of 60-21, taking the secondplace position. Page 31

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WHS Soccer Girls Lose District Final 3-2 In OT

The Wellington High School girls soccer team went head-tohead with Park Vista High School at Palm Beach Central High School in the District 11-5A finals match on Monday, Jan. 18, and fell to the Cobras in a penalty-kick shootout 3-2 after two scoreless 10-minute overtime periods. Page 31

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Attorney Krysia Nelson Presenting ‘Equine Law 101’

Many of us know a fair amount about keeping and riding horses, but many of us are also woefully ignorant when it comes to knowledge of horses and the law. Krysia Nelson is eager to help erase that deficit. As she did back in 2012, she’s offering an eight-week course called “Equine Law 101: Business Essentials for Horsemen” this winter in Wellington. Nelson is an attorney, licensed in both Virginia and Florida, who has practiced equine law for 20 years and knows the ins and outs of the horse industry. She has represented leading horse owners, trainers, riders, breeders, equestrian facilities, major farms, clubs and associations. She has frequently defended the competition privileges of both professional and amateur riders before the USEF and FEI. Nelson grew up riding with the Caristo family at their Glenview Stables, and during law school rode for Olympic veteran Michael Matz. She still competes regularly on the A circuit in the amateur hunter division. She trains with Olympic veteran Lisa Jacquin and plans to compete at this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival with her horses, Catbird and Cobham Park. “These classes are geared for the lay person, anyone who owns or works with horses,” Nelson said of the eight-week Equine Law 101 program. “It’s not at all technical, but it’s very informative. There’s a lot of laws dealing Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg with the equine industry that even lawyers don’t know.” The eight sessions take place on Monday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m., at #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23). The first introductory session was held Monday, Jan. 18, but each upcoming class will cover a variety of topics and is designed to stand alone. Participants can sit in on all of the rest or just the ones that are of particular interest. The rest of the sessions are as follows: Jan. 25, injury to animals, measure of damages and veterinary malpractice; Feb. 1, liability for injuries caused by horses; Feb. 8, insurance; Feb. 15, industry regulation; Feb. 22, sales, leases and contracts; Feb. 29, business formation and immigration issues; and March 7, taxation, wills and trusts. “Under the law, animals are property,” Nelson explained. “We who love them think they should be considered more personally, but that’s not how it works. If a horse gets hit by a car, for example, the owner is probably going to be liable to the motorist for any damages.

The owner is probably never going to see a dime for the value of his horse.” She described a case several years ago in California that involved a herd of horses that got loose on a highway and caused some traffic fatalities. “For a while, the authorities were considering charging the owners with manslaughter,” Nelson said. “Those charges were eventually dropped, when it was shown the horses had gotten loose through no one’s fault or negligence. However, the estates of the people who died did sue for damages.” She noted that veterinary malpractice is an allegation that’s tough to prove. “If a person is injured by a medical doctor through negligence, most of the settlement is typically based on pain and suffering,” Nelson said. “Under the law, horses don’t experience pain and suffering. The only times these suits may be successful is if the horse is verifiably valuable in terms of breeding or performance.” There are also a lot of arcane rules and regulations on the books relating to horses. “Some are by regulatory agencies, such as racing commissions and showing organizations like the USEF, covering all sorts of issues, such as drugs, equipment, and so on,” she said. Other rules pertain to land use and horses, agricultural exemptions and stabling/housing standards. Nelson also issues some cautions to those who deal in horses. “When buying or selling a horse, contracts must include some specific information, such as an accurate description of the horse, the disclosure of all fees and

Attorney Krysia Nelson is an expert in equine law. commissions and the disclosure of any health conditions,” she said. “A written bill of sale is required and must include the Florida Statute, 535.16, ‘Sale and purchase of horses; unfair or deceptive trade practices.’” Nelson cited the law’s wording: “(1) The Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services shall examine the conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of horses and shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices. Vertical integration of services and employees, See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Omega Alpha Rewards Best Horse Care At WEF And AGDF

Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals, a leader in natural formulations for enhancing equine health and performance, is a Canadian-based company that’s looking forward to a winter of equestrian competition in Wellington. The equine supplement company is a proud sponsor of both the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival and the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Not only does Omega Alpha sponsor the two horse show series, but the company will also present the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award six times during each show series. As the healthy horses get rewarded for their excellent conditions,

the people who keep them healthy will be rewarded, too. The Omega Alpha Best Barn Manager of the Season contest will take place at both show series, so nominate your barn manager for a chance to win several well-deserved prizes. For 22 years, Omega Alpha has led the way in developing natural equine products through research-based science. Omega Alpha offers a wide selection of award-winning products that are created using botanical ingredients. The company’s products include innovative supplements for joint health, calming, respiratory health, hoof care, hormonal health, energy and performance, as well as products

Royal Palm Insurance Agency Celebrating 35th Anniversary

Bigelow & Larsen Insurance Agency in Royal Palm Beach, a family-owned and operated independent insurance agency, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Carol Larsen Bigelow opened the agency doors on Feb. 2, 1981, with the promise to always sell insurance fairly and honestly, putting her customers first. With great customer service, fair prices and always a fam-

ily member to oversee, the agency is marking 35 years of service. The agency is now co-owned and operated by Carol’s daughter, Cheri Larsen, who is always there to give free quotes and continue with the same personal service her mother started. To learn more, call (561) 6151100 or visit the agency’s web site at www.insurance4car.com.

for muscle rehabilitation and detoxification. In total, Omega Alpha produces more than 300 effective supplements in five product divisions — Consumer Health Products, Pet Health Products, Equine Health Products, Professional Naturopathic Health Products and Professional Veterinarian Products. Omega Alpha is eager to promote healthy horses by returning to sponsor the shows in Wellington and presenting the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award. Patti Hanco, director of business development for the equine division of Omega Alpha, outlined the criteria for the award winners. “The Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award is given to a horse that exudes good health through proper muscling; a healthy, shiny coat; and a good attitude in its performance — which reflects good internal health,” she explained. “The Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award will be presented to one individual horse that stands out among the others; a robust and healthy horse who is fit and performs with vigor. The winners will receive a commemorative ribbon and prize bucket filled with Omega Alpha products, as well as an embroidered fly scrim and hat,” she said. Thanks to the prize products, the

Accetto Du Lys was one of last year’s Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award winners at the Winter Equestrian Festival. horse will be able to stay in prime condition throughout the winter competition season and beyond. Throughout the South Florida show season, look for Omega Alpha Best Barn Manager of the Season ballot boxes at the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds and at tack stores that carry Omega Alpha products, or fill out a nomination form online at www.omegaalphacontest.com. Nominate a barn manager who deserves recognition by telling Omega Alpha why you think

the manager should get the award. One barn manager from a show jumping barn will win, and one barn manager from a dressage barn will win. The winning barn managers will each receive a beautiful Omega Alpha bit box and a night out on the town for two, complete with a chauffeur. The two winners will be announced on March 29, during the last week of the season. To learn more about Omega Alpha’s equine products, visit www. omegaalpha.ca or call (800) 6513172.

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Rocky’s Ace Hardware Pet Food Drive Collects 7 Tons Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 34 neighborhood-based stores, is proud to announce the results of its fifth annual pet food drive. Well over 7 tons (14,727 pounds) of pet food, along with approximately $6,000 worth of beds, leashes, treats, toys and cleaning supplies were collected and delivered to animal shelters. Each of the 34 Rocky’s Ace Hardware stores, including the one in Wellington, partnered with a local

humane society or shelter to collect food this past holiday season for forgotten animals. “The outpouring from our customers was truly heartwarming. The collection total well surpassed our expectations. All of us at Rocky’s extend sincere thanks to our neighbors who gave so generously,” said Rocco Falcone, president and CEO. “This year’s total was simply amazing,” said Geoffrey Webb, director of marketing and advertising. “Together, we were able to

donate about 10 percent more food and accessories than last year. The efforts of our store team members in rallying behind this worthy cause, along with the outstanding generosity of our customers, resulted in an unprecedented overall donation to local, community-based shelters and humane societies.” The program supported more than 30 organizations that provide shelter, veterinary care and comfort for homeless animals in five states. Customers and Rocky’s employ-

ees made donations of pet food at their local store. The store teams also worked with their neighborhood shelters to collect cleaning supplies, leashes, beds and other items on their wish lists. The stores collected all donations and drove them to their locally chosen charity. Donations were delivered directly to the shelter or humane society on or about Dec. 24. “Our team members really got behind this worthwhile campaign, encouraging our customers to support

the drive,” Falcone said. “We are honored to be a catalyst in achieving these outstanding results.” Rocky’s, headquartered in Springfield, Mass., operates 34 paint, hardware, garden center and pet stores and has been in continuous operation, under the same family ownership since the first store opened in Springfield in 1926. Rocky’s Ace Hardware also has stores in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Florida. To learn more, visit www.rockys.com.

Software Exec To Speak At Feb. 10 ABWA Meeting Area Resident Stresses Education The Northern Palm Beach Chap- Coral Springs Charter Chapter of In His New Pest Control Service ter of the American Business Wom- the ABWA. She has also been active en’s Association will host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome. The February speaker will be Lois Margolin, co-owner of Chelsea Information Systems, a national software company. The February program title is, “Fraud in the Workplace.” Margolin lives in Coral Springs and is an active member of the

with the ABWA national organization and was 2012-13 District I vice president. To make reservations, or for more information, call Karen Dooley at (561) 543 5641 or Chapter President Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. To learn more about the American

Lois Margolin Business Women’s Association, visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.

Longtime Wellington resident Robert Migliara has launched the area’s newest full-service pest control company, Federal Exterminating, to serve Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties. Migliara has built its foundation on a different approach. “Customer service should be an automatic,” Migliara said. “What are we going to do that will be different and matter to our customers? For me, it is simple: education. Not only the staff, but homeowners and business owners as well.” Migliara brings 12 years of experience in the pest management

profession. Before starting this business, Migliara was an executive with the 14th-largest pest control company in the nation. He is certified by the Florida Department of Agriculture, ensuring he is up-to-date in general household pests, rodents, lawn and ornamental, termites and other wood-destroying organisms. Federal Exterminating is planning its grand opening soon, and Migliara has already signed up more than 80 residential and commercial clients in his first few weeks. For more information about Federal Exterminating, call (561) 777-4476.

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WHS Soccer Girls Drop District Final In 3-2 OT Loss

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School girls soccer team went head-tohead with Park Vista High School at Palm Beach Central High School in the District 11-5A finals match on Monday, Jan. 18, and fell to the Cobras in a penalty-kick shootout 3-2 after two scoreless 10-minute overtime periods. Second-seeded Wellington (138-1) rallied to tie the game 2-2 in regulation time but could not find the

winning goal, after dominating most of the game. Goals from Katrina Calkins and Megan Cebollero sent the match into overtime. Earlier, in the semifinals, Wellington defeated Palm Beach Central 3-2. The Broncos rallied late in that game but fell short to a stubborn Wolverine defense. Abigail Bryan logged two goals against the Broncos, and Samantha Sullivan recorded a goal for Wellington. Aubrey Megrath scored for Palm Beach Central. The win propelled

Wellington forward Domnique Tyson tries to outrun Palm Beach Central’s Katherine Howe to the ball.

Wellington into the finals match against the top seed, Park Vista. Despite Wellington dominating most of the first 12 minutes of the action, it was the Cobras who struck first, from a corner kick that snuck by the Wolverine goalkeeper for the 1-0 lead. Minutes later, Calkins notched the equalizer. Calkins beat the Cobra defense off a through ball in the center and drove it by the Cobra keeper for a 1-1 tie. Just before the end of the first half, Park Vista took a loose ball into the

box and poked it in by the near post for the go-ahead goal 2-1. Wellington had a slow start to the second half but slowly gained momentum, driving through a stingy Cobra defense. The Wolverines managed several shots on frame, forcing the Park Vista keeper to stay continuously alert. The Wolverines found the post and the crossbar often, but Cebollero found the back of the net just after the water break to tie the game 2-2. The ball was getting bounced around inside the

Abigail Bryan splits the Park Vista defense to advance the ball toward the net for the Lady Wolverines.

box; Cebollero pushed through a wall of Park Vista defenders and drove the ball in. Both teams pushed back, with momentum swinging like a pendulum, but Wellington had the lead in scoring opportunities. Finishing was the challenge for both teams. Two 10-minute overtime periods were scoreless, but again, WellingSee GIRLS SOCCER, page 33

Savannah Sheenan of Palm Beach Central tries to win possession from Wellington player Samantha Jenkins.

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Sem Ridge Grapplers Win Conference Duals At RPBHS

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Last week, Royal Palm Beach High School hosted the annual Western Conference Duals meet, and the Seminole Ridge Hawks took the conference title. The Western Conference consists of Royal Palm Beach High School,

Seminole Ridge High School, Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington High School. The Wolverines did not participate because of a bomb threat at the school, canceling all school activities for the day. The Hawks swept the duals, defeating the Broncos 74-0 and the host Wildcats 61-12. Royal Palm

defeated Palm Beach Central in its meet by a score of 60-21, taking the second-place position. The Hawks’ first-place results are as follows: Against Palm Beach Central, 106 lb. Alain Correa, 113 lb. Hunter Claunch, 120 lb. Francisco Farr, 126 lb. John Arnold, 132 lb. Colton

Ryan Standfill of Palm Beach Central tries to throw Royal Palm Beach’s Drew Matias in the 220 lb. class.

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The Broncos’ Rohan Richards gets Royal Palm Beach’s Riley Bellin into a head and arm hold in the 170 lb. class.

Crumrine and 145 lb. Danny Pazos all won by forfeit; 138 lb. Calvin Crumrine defeated Kyle Josey by technical fall; 152 lb. Jarrod Smiley defeated Caesar Frantini by pin fall; 160 lb. Liam Lapeter defeated Nick Byrd by pin fall; 170 lb. Mitchell Clark defeated Rohan Edwards by decision; 182 lb. Shawn Edwards

defeated Mike King by pin fall; 195 lb. Kailer Lasagna defeated Dylan Oversmith by decision; 220 lb. Nelson Sutton defeated Ryan Standfill by decision; and 285 lb. David Lyons defeated Nygel Sebastian by pin fall. Against Royal Palm Beach, 106 See WRESTLING, page 32

Seminole Ridge’s Jarrod Smiley gets a takedown on Royal Palm Beach’s Samuel Perez in the 152 lb. class. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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continued from page 31 lb. Hilton Luciano defeated Patrick Vasconecelos by pin fall; 113 lb. Hunter Claunch defeated Drew Nieves by pin fall; 120 lb. Francisco Farr defeated Taylor Sharrard by technical fall; 126 lb. John Arnold defeated Cameron Sapp by pin fall; 132 lb. Colton Crumrine defeated John Mejia by decision; 138 lb. Dylan Smith of RPBHS defeated Calvin Crumrine by decision; 145 lb. Ben Asher of RPBHS defeated

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Danny Pazos by pin fall; 152 lb. Jarood Smiley defeated Samuel Perez by technical fall; 160 lb. Liam Lapeter defeated Ethan Bennet by default; 170 lb. Joe Fioramonti defeated Riley Bellin by pin fall; 182 lb. Shawn Edwards defeated Joshua Schettini by pin fall; 195 lb. Kailer Lasagna defeated Michael Quinn by pin fall; 220 lb. Drew Matias of RPBHS defeated Nelson Sutton by decision; and 285 lb. David Lyons defeated Tyler Reddin by pin fall. Royal Palm Beach results vs. Palm Beach Central: 103 lb. Patrick Vasconecelos, 113 lb. Brian Nieves, 120 lb. Taylor Sharrard, 126 lb. Cameron Sapp, 132 lb. John Mejia

Hawk grappler David Lyons battles Royal Palm Beach’s Tyler Reddin in the 285 lb. class.

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and 145 lb. Ben Asher all won by forfeit; 138 lb. Dylan Smith defeated Kyle Josey by pin fall; 152 lb. Samuel Perez defeated Caeser Fratini by pin fall; 160 lb. Ethan Bennett defeated Nick Byrd by pin fall; 182 lb. Mike King of PBCHS

defeated Josh Schettini by decision; 220 lb. Drew Matias defeated Ryan Stanfill by pin fall; and 285 lb. Nygel Sebastian of PBCHS defeated Tyler Reddin by pin fall. Seminole Ridge participated in the Troy Smith Duals on Jan. 16

and went 5-4 overall with a total of 18 teams participating in the Central Florida event in Kissimmee St. Cloud. Gateway High School hosted the event. The tournament serves as preparation for grapplers to get in tune for the district tournament.

SRHS JV Wrestlers Take Silver Against Six

The Seminole Ridge High School junior varsity wrestlers competed Jan. 8 in a dual meet tournament at Wellington High School, finishing second against six teams. “It came down to the last match of the last dual against Wellington, which our heavyweight Nelson Sutton won 1-0, allowing us to beat them 39-35,” coach Chad Chieffalo said. “It was intense!” Colton Crumrine (132 lb.), Jimmy Wright (182 lb.) and Carson Dindal (220 lb.) earned outstanding wrestler awards for winning every match in their weight class. Cheerleaders Take Regional Gold — SRHS’s first-ever coed competition cheerleader took first place Jan. 9 in regional competition against four other schools at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. “Not only did they place first and qualify for states, they also scored high enough to advance straight to the finals,” coach Tammy Licavoli said. “It was a great day! They’re

SRHS Wrestlers — (Front row) Alain Correa, Nelson Sutton, Jared Debrino, Danny Pazos and Hunter Church; (back row) Mitchell Clark, Carson Dindal, Colton Crumrine, Jimmy Wright, Devon McMinns, Kailer Lasagna and Matt Graves. performing skills in their first year that would usually take a team

two or three years to master. I’m extremely proud of them.”

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continued from page 31 ton seemed to create more opportunities. With five minutes left in the final overtime period, forward Bryan had a breakaway and beat an

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been that kind of year. We’ve been resilient. If you look at our record, it doesn’t indicate who we really are.” With the narrow defeat, Wellington earned the District 11-5A runner-up. Wellington traveled this week to Boca Raton High School for the first round of the regional tournament, but results were not available by press time.

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WHS goalkeeper Jessica Hole makes a save early in the shoot-out.

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The Wellington High School wrestling team improved its record to 17-6 the weekend of Jan. 9-10, finishing 4-1 and in second place behind Riverdale (ranked second in the state). 5-0 wrestlers for the Wolverines were Jared Abramson, Colton Macfarlane and Pharoah Charles. (Front row) Matt Pizzuti, David Ramirez, Hosanna Kropp, Cameryn Townsend, Robinson Cid, Jared Abramson, Donovan Ortiz, Cooper Hart and Nick Gardner; (middle row) Roland Kupoluyi, Dion Cooper, Robert Saldarriaga, Isaac Adonis, Brendon Packer, Eric Reid, Kevin Montes, Nehemiah Derosier, Alec Trias and Max Steinberg; (back row) Jacob Thomas, Tyler Davis, Nico Capriotti, Parker Steinberg, Jake Pilat, Eric Saber, Camron Allen, Pharoah Charles, Jacob Treanor and Colton Macfarlane.

continued from page 25 in and of itself, shall not be considered an unfair or deceptive practice. The department’s examination shall include the following: the disclosure of the legal owner and buyer of the horse and any dual agency to the buyer and seller; the disclosure of relevant medical conditions, defects, and surgeries; the conduct or alterations that could affect the performance of a horse; and the need for a written bill of sale or similar documentation. (2) This provision shall not apply to sales resulting from claiming races at licensed pari-mutuel facilities.”

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Another thing people sometimes fail to plan for, Nelson said, is who inherits the horses. “One elderly woman left $50,000 in a horse trust,” she said. “The problem was she left 40 horses, and the money quickly ran out. The lawyers who helped her set up the trust had no clue.” Nelson said that the course is fun and informative. The first hour typically explains the concepts covered in that session, and the second half is interactive. The participants are presented with a real-world case dealing with the topic, and they get to play judge and jury and decide the outcome. The courses cost $125 per session, or $350 for any three. For more info., visit www.equinebusinesslaw.com or call Anita Kane or Judy Blake at (561) 753-6563.

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Saturday, Jan. 23 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Homebuyer Education Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program will take people through the process of making home ownership dreams a reality. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • Wellington Elementary School (13000 Paddock Drive) will host a Clean-Up/Beautification Day on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event organizers are seeking volunteers to help with shifts from 9:30 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. Volunteers are also welcome to stay the entire day. For more info., call the school at (561) 651-0600. • Dance Arts Conservatory Center for the Performing Arts will offer a Broadway Jazz Master Class led by Maltz Jupiter Theatre Associate Choreographer Dennis O’Bannion on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. The free class will be held at the Dance Arts Conservatory (11120 South Crown Way, Suites 3 and 4, Wellington). To register, call (561) 296-1880 or e-mail info@ danceartsconservatory.com. • Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) for a teddy bear picnic on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 8. The program includes up-close animal encounters, a themed craft, snack and a visit to see grizzly bear cubs. To pre-register, call (561) 533-0887, ext. 229, or e-mail education@palmbeachzoo.org. • 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. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Parra Cebeira and the students of 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 Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Nature Walk for all ages on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register. • Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the $86,000 WEF 2 Grand Prix CSI2* on Saturday, Jan. 23 starting at 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com or call (561) 793-JUMP. • The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will hold a Jewish Film Night on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. with the Marx Brothers’ first full-length film, Cocoanuts, set in Florida during the land boom. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info. Sunday, Jan. 24 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach

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(3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, Jan. 24 with the finals of the 20-goal Joe Barry Memorial Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpolo club.com or call (561) 204-5687. • The Young Friends of the Palm Beach Symphony will hold a mixer at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Slocan Ramblers, a young bluegrass quartet from Toronto, on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • Visions Salon in Wellington will present a Hair Fashion Show on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo as the guest of honor. The event will take place at the salon, located in the Wellington Plaza at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 7901696 or visit www.vhsalon.com. Monday, Jan. 25 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience on Monday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will present its free Winter Film Festival on Mondays at 1 p.m. with Cast a Giant Shadow on Jan. 25, Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer on Feb. 1, Exodus on Feb. 8 and Above and Beyond on Feb. 22. Join in after the movie for a discussion. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with pianist Khatia Buniatishvili on Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Tuesday, Jan. 26 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Cleveland Orchestra with conductor Franz Welser-Möst on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends, or try your hand at a Pokécraft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Join in for some hilarious stories, songs and dances that will definitely tickle your funny bone. Don’t forget to wear your favorite pajamas. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present standup comedian Jackie Mason on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis. org for more info. Wednesday, Jan. 27 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Groundhog, Can You See My Shadow?” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 11:15 a.m. Learn about shadows, hibernation and read stories about groundhogs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a special luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club. The topic will be “Stem Cells: The New Wave of Medicine” featuring Dr. Burton Feinerman. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com. • The Wellington Seniors Club will host a luncheon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at noon. Call (561) 784-0119 or e-mail tamainfl@comcast.net for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a book discussion on While We Were Watching Downton Abbey on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Librarian Kim Stanfield will facilitate a discussion on Wendy Wax’s book about four people who become addicted to watching the popular drama and in the process discover connections with each other that will help get them through hard times. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tween Crafternoon for ages 9 to 17 on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. Take a homework break and work out your creative side with this fun session featuring rubber band creations, paper bead necklaces, Zentangle and Shrinky Dinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy the Wii U, PS4, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks are provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for ages 16 and up Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, Jan. 28 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a From Coverage to Care Workshop on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. Understand your new healthcare benefits and how you can connect to primary care and preventative services. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The YWCA of Palm Beach County will continue its monthly Brown Bag Lunch Series on Thursday, Jan. 28 at noon at the YWCA Corporate Office (1016 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach).

The Town-Crier This month’s topic is “Alimony Reform in Florida,” presented by attorney Robert M.W. Shalhoub. RSVP to Carol Henry at (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or chenry@ywcapbc.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Xpressions for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Share original poems, writings, artwork and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by Solid Brass on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • Gyrotonic Satnam Yoga & Meditation Studio will present Inspirations, a fashion show to benefit the Lord’s Place, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at EMKO Palm Beach (2119 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). Tickets are $25 and are available at www.thelordsplace.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grownups on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Color in the upcoming Chinese New Year with lovely Chinese-inspired coloring pages and rediscover the creative, meditative and relaxing attributes of coloring. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Chess Club for ages 6 and up Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. This is an all-level chess club for adults, teens and children. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life Team Party will take place Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach High School Media Center (10600 Okeechobee Blvd.). Guests should RSVP to Krista at (561) 436-7498 or kaybird73@aol.com. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Aquila Theatre’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on Thursday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Friday, Jan. 29 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Ms. Beth’s Signing Time for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, Jan. 29 at 10:15 a.m. Beth Wagmeister from Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County is back for another interactive learning experience featuring American Sign Language. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Royal Palm Beach will host a free movie night and food truck invasion with Jurassic World on Friday, Jan. 29 at Commons Park. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info. • Palm Beach Dramaworks will present Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill opening Friday, Jan. 29 and continuing through Feb. 28 at the Don & Ann Brown Theater (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). Call (561) 5144042, or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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FULL-TIME — Experienced Shirt Presser $12 per hour. Wellington. Call 561-603-0718

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PAINTING

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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

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant. Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach.REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED.Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls. VET TECH WANTED — Help wanted in the Western Communities. Experienced Vet Tech for small animal practice. Please leave name, phone & e-mail. Call 305-394-1279. Help wanted in the Western Communities. Experienced Vet Tech for small animal practice. Please leave name, phone & e-mail. Call 305-394-1279. Real Estate Sales Assoc. responsible for after sale services for French Canadian owners. Job in Wellington. Req: FL Real Estate Sales Assoc. lic., Home Staging cert., 2 yrs exp w/ property mngmt and staging, and must be fluent in French. Mail resume: Realty Agencies, LLC, Attn: J. Drouin, 9144 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33411

Drivers: New Pay! $3,500 Sign-On Bonus! Consistent Freight, Great MIles on This Regional Account, Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

PETS FOREVER GREYHOUNDS — is looking for foster and medical foster homes for Greyhounds. Please call Kerry at 561-574-7756

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

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. #2012-252779

CONSTRUCTION GOT WOOD? — Rotten wood specialist, Docks-New or replacement, fencing, equestrian friendly - we do barns. Wood General Contracting. 561-805-0278. Licensed & Insured.

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 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

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE

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TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

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. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

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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

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 & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

LAWN SERVICE YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — Serving Loxahatchee, Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves ONLY High quality, affordable yard maintenance. NO CONTRACTS! Locally owned and operated. 561-320-1118

ROOFING

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

C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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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

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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

WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 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

TRAIL RIDES TRAIL RIDES AT THE GOOD EARTH FARM — You get a 20 min. lesson on what to do before you go on your trek in the woods, then you go with your experienced trail boss. We can serve up to 3 people. Kids have to be at least 10 years old. Everyone has to wear some kind of boot that covers the ankle and has a heel. We have the helmets. Cost is 75$ each for a 1.5 hour experience and a personalized trail ride, walking (trotting in the ring only) at the end you wash your horse. 561-792-2666

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

TUTOR READING TUTOR — Certified, retired New York State Teacher - Will come to y o u . . . $ 3 5 p e r h o u r. 5 6 1 - 7 9 8 - 2 7 8 3 .

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