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A NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Wellington’s Architectural Review Board met Wednesday, Dec. 18 for a two-item agenda, approving design plans for the new Coach House Wellington project and sending Wellington Marketplace representatives back to the drawing board for renderings of their recommended new paint scheme. Page 3

Chabad Of Wellington Hosts Fun Hanukkah Celebration At Olympia

Chabad of Wellington hosted a family-friendly Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Olympia Clubhouse featuring face painting, balloon twisting, bounce houses, wall climbing, crafts for kids, holiday treats and live entertainment. Page 7 The Wellington Historical Society held its New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, a surf-and-turf dinner and dancing before ringing in the new year at midnight. Shown above, Sue Bierer, Kendall Bierer, Chris Wendel, Joy Riley, Pam Strassner and Kandy Croft celebrate the new year. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5

Royal Palm Beach Chabad Celebrates Holiday Of Hanukkah

Chabad of Royal Palm Beach held a Hanukkah Celebration & Grand Menorah Lighting on Monday, Dec. 23, the second night of the Jewish holiday. The second candle was lit after a blessing by Rabbi Zevi Schtroks. Guests enjoyed a virtual reality tour of the Holy Temple, as well as latkes, donuts and gelt. Page 10

Wellington Basketball Team Competes In Holiday Tournament

From Friday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. 30, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission held its annual Holiday Basketball Classic of the Palm Beaches invitational tournament in Palm Beach Gardens. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has established a reputation for attracting top-level teams to Palm Beach County to compete, and the Wolverines placed third in the tournament. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS............................. 17 CALENDAR............................ 18 CLASSIFIEDS................ 19 - 20 SPORTS...........................21, 23 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

More Road And Drainage Improvements Planned For Loxahatchee Groves In 2020

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Roads and drainage — rebuilding and repairing Loxahatchee Groves’ infrastructure — will remain at the forefront of the town’s plans for 2020. Getting the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council’s meeting agenda down to a manageable size is also a key goal for Town Manager Jamie Titcomb. “On Tuesday of next week, just prior to the Jan. 7 council meeting, we have the gentleman who was the visioning [session] counselor, Mr. [Kevin] Knudson, in town and meeting with each of the council members briefly before the workshop that night,” Titcomb told the Town-Crier on Monday. “I believe he is going to be catching up with each of the council members and probably making some sort of conversation at the workshop portion of the meeting with a recap of the visioning event and the next steps. It will be to the benefit of

the council and the public to see where the priority items are from the outcome of that.” Also on the Jan. 7 agenda will be authorizations and updates on B Road drainage improvements to finalize for legislative funding requests, Titcomb said, explaining that this year’s legislative session is early. “The legislative session will be kicking off the second week in January and run through the first week in March. We have several road appropriations and infrastructure projects queued up through the lobbyist and priorities of the council to go to the legislature for potential funding,” he said, explaining that the town recently gained State Rep. Matt Willhite’s support for road projects that include $770,000 for improvements to South D Road that include guardrails on the canal side and improved drainage. “I think four house bills passed their first committee stops in pre-

committee meetings,” Titcomb said. The bills making their way through the legislature are for a North Road equestrian/multi-use trail, canal system rehabilitations, South D Road improvements and North B Road improvements. “I do anticipate a few of the council members attending Palm Beach County Days the second week of January,” Titcomb said. “It is held the first week of the legislative session to advocate for these bills and these appropriations. Me and the lobbyist will be up there to help them through that process.” Also on the January agenda is the second reading of the Groves Town Center amendments, which include the realignment of a proposed town commons area, removal of an internal access point to the north on B Road and the addition of water catchment areas. Additional drainage improvements See LOX 2020, page 4

Improved Roads, Culverts And Rec Top 2020 Vision For Indian Trail

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District has a full plate of goals for 2020, including an increased effort at road and culvert improvements that was put into motion in 2019. “We’re going to be focused on improving the district’s operations overall,” ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson told the TownCrier on Monday. “The first item will be to implement that third culvert crew and get those positions hired as quickly as possible and the equipment out on the street. We want to focus on improving the infrastructure of not only the culverts, but also the roads with traffic calming.” ITID is also involved with a Florida Department of Transportation traffic-calming project that will be starting in 2020. “So, we will be working in coordination with FDOT on that,” Hanson said. The district will also re-orient its recreation department to be more focused on recreation programming for the community. “We’re hoping that a group of equestrians in the community will be able to put together what they call WEST, which is the Western Equestrians Show & Trail organization,” he said. Hanson explained that WEST would be a private service provider supporting projects in The Acreage. “Our goal would be to work with them to get the equestrian trails and Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park up to better standards, so equestrians can use not only the trails, but also be able to better utilize the equestrian park, the arenas and try to coordinate with them for shows and clinics, and some level of horse programming there,” he said. The district also plans to open

up its M-1 impoundment area for fishing on a more regular basis. “Last November, over Thanksgiving weekend, we opened up the M-2. It was kind of a trial run because we’re going to open up the M-1 impoundment for recreational fishing, catch and release, and then once we have an established program, we’re hoping that we can coordinate with other organizations to put on a tournament there,” Hanson explained. He added that ITID also hopes to coordinate with the nearby J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area to put on nature-related programming. Another key initiative will be ITID working with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council on the district’s master plan. “Part of that also ties into pedestrian, bicyclist and equestrian trails as well,” Hanson said. “There’s a cross-section with the Parks & Recreation Department to make sure that we have safe and meaningful trails throughout the district that actually connect parks and connect the district, not just for vehicular movement, but also for pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian uses.” ITID will hold its first public meeting on the master plan sometime in February, he said. The district will also work with County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency to get the State Road 7 extension from Okeechobee Blvd. to Northlake Blvd. back on the long-range transportation plan, and ensure that county roadway projects are done in a manner that is consistent with the quality of life for Acreage residents. “The other thing we will be See ITID 2020, page 7

CAFCI WELCOMES 2020

Wellington Will Keep An Eye On The Future In Village’s 25th Anniversary Year

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report An election year in Wellington usually signifies an intense political battle with well-funded candidates battling it out for control. But this year, not so much. 2020 could have been a year with a majority of the Wellington Village Council on the ballot in March. Instead, a lack of challengers led to the cancellation of the entire election cycle — a first for the 25-year-old municipality. To Village Manager Paul Schofield, that means that residents are largely satisfied, and things seem to be going pretty well in the community. Wellington’s finances are the

envy of other communities and crime is down — not a bad way to start a year with a key village milestone. Schofield said that in the coming year, the village will be doing things to ensure it remains a great place to raise a family, even after that family’s children have grown and left home. “There are many things coming up,” Schofield said. “There is a lot — it’s our 25th anniversary year.” The on-going Parks & Recreation Master Plan will be completed, as will the plan for the Town Center area. “Our parks are in really good shape, and we want to keep it

that way. We will be looking to complete those plans,” Schofield said. “We will also be developing a budget for the Town Center.” The largest recreation project taking place in 2020 will be the one that the council spent much of 2019 discussing. “We have the new fields that are being built at Wellington High School,” Schofield said. “And as our infrastructure ages, we will be replacing and rehabilitating facilities for the water and the well fields.” The facilities used by Wellington’s law enforcement agency, supplied under contract by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s See WELLINGTON, page 4

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) held its annual New Year’s Eve Ball on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. A DJ provided music for dancing the night away. Shown above, Monica and Lloyd “Chef G” Grant toast the new year. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Beach Looks Ahead To 2020 And Beyond

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Royal Palm Beach begins 2020 both reflecting upon the past and setting goals for the future. Fresh from celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019, Royal Palm Beach officials welcome the new year with new initiatives, high hopes and an upbeat attitude. “We have the best residents. It’s the residents who live here that help make this a special place to come to raise their children, or a place to retire,” Mayor Fred Pinto said. “That’s always how our village has grown over the years, providing a place to raise your family and have your retired family members live in the same community. We look forward to

serving them in the coming year.” A variety of successful events ranging from movie nights to a weekly green market keep the community connected throughout the year. Royal Palm Beach’s recent Winterfest event alone saw a tremendous turnout with more than 15,000 people. “We continue to look for ways to improve existing events and add new, exciting events while keeping the costs affordable,” said Village Manager Ray Liggins, who believes that the village offers something for everyone. “Find something that appeals to you and come join the fun.” A milestone for the village in 2019 was the celebration of the 60th anniversary of its incorpora-

tion in 1959. The village took time to reflect upon the past and thank individuals key to the success of the community. But the celebration was also a jumping-off point for the new decade ahead. “We are looking to the future. When you look at the first 60 years, we want to do things now so the next 60 years will be the best,” Pinto said. “This is one of the reasons for going forward with the project to build a new Village Hall. We want to put something in place that will be here for the next 30 or 40 years.” Late last month, the council authorized Liggins to enter into an agreement with an architectural firm that will redesign the Village Hall complex to create a new,

hurricane-proof facility for the village’s administration. There remains much to be done before breaking ground on such a project, but Pinto hopes the plans will be complete by the end of 2020. Another big project on the horizon is the formal integration of Palms West Hospital into the village. “I’m hoping that in the first quarter of 2020, we complete the process of bringing Palms West into the village. It’s a great move for the village, and it’s a great move for the hospital,” Pinto said. “They are going to expand the facility and build on the property. One of the things they are focusing on is becoming a nationally recognized place for treating acute illnesses in children.”

Other new initiatives involve the presentation of a projected traffic impact study on Madrid Circle in La Mancha, opening its connection to State Road 7 as an exitonly road, the installation of more security cameras and license plate readers throughout the village and the completion of street lighting on Okeechobee Blvd. Royal Palm Beach is also continuing its efforts to offer more services for senior citizens. “The Capstone opening on Okeechobee Blvd. will be the village’s first assisted living and memory care facility available to village residents,” Liggins noted. A program that began in 2019 but will ramp up during 2020 is See RPB IN 2020, page 4

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GOD SQUAD

Why give to the homeless? Readers add their two cents MARC GELLMAN

Lots of comments on my column to beggars. I wrote the column expecting that I might produce only one or two notes of agreement, but my heart was lifted by the number of softhearted readers who, like me, give to beggars. Of course, there were a few like this one from W: "In this day and age your answer was absolutely wrong! Enabling begging, alcohol and drug addicts exacerbates the problem! "Many of these people will not accept help from shelters because their addiction is more important to them! By funding their habit, you are making their circumstances worse. "Encourage people to give generously to shelters and organizations that assist the homeless. This is the Christian thing to do!" I respect that point of view, but I disagree with it. In our broken world, it is almost always the case that we cannot change the big things but can have an impact on little things. As Mother Teresa wrote, "God does not call us to do great things. God calls us to do small things with great love." Amen. Heartening letters The following notes lifted my heart and convinced me that many people are doing small things with great love ... From K: "I read your piece on giving to the homeless. So many people have the same questions in our church. So now we have prepared snack bags that have a short blessing attached. When we see homeless people, we hand them a bag and they are always appreciative. My husband and I have always felt that any money we give no matter where is given in God's name and no longer belongs to us and we don't question how it's used." From J in New York: "I have worked in NYC for the past 38 years. I too had a dilemma about giving to the less fortunate. I finally realized that I was in a better place than those who asked for a handout. I then made sure that I always had a couple of singles in my pocket and would give to anyone who asked. Or I would put a couple of granola bars in my pocket and distribute them. If there was someone I saw on a regular basis, I would ask if there was anything I could get them. Usually they would ask for personal hygiene items. If I

ever saw tube socks for sale, I would also give them out. The bottom line is that God, for whatever l did, has granted me and my family a very comfortable life. Thank you very much for this article, if only more people felt this way and not make assumptions, we would be a better society." From N: "I believe that most homeless people fall into two categories - people with mental health problems and those who fell into homelessness because of circumstances. I fell into the latter category and without the help of friends and family. l would have been living on the street. I agree with you saying not to judge others, assuming they are druggies or scammers. Most of these people are down on their luck and, as you said, who in their right mind would want to beg just to survive? It must be humiliating. I thank God every day for being here with me through the good and especially the bad things in life." From M, Gainesville, FL: "I thank you for the reply you wrote regarding giving money to beggars. I would like to add one thing: I sometimes see someone who is asking for handouts accompanied by a dog. Rather than just give money, I prefer picking up a small package of dog food to give them. They always accept it with a smile. One even said that he was sure that his friend would share it with him!" And my favorite response that came from B: "I read your column often and often feel lifted up and given water by a greater soul than mine. I have traveled a lot and far these past sixplus decades. I have seen the beggars, the homeless, the needy, the liars, the helpless, the drug addicts, the lost, the hopeless, the lonely, the predators, the starving, the thieves, the spiritually bereft, the seekers, the musicians, the broken. This I avow to you. That every one of those descriptions of human behavior I have been and done! I give to anyone broken. I give that lousy dollar. Not to feel better about me. THEY are me! Greater souls than mine have pointed out that divinity is in the shadows of human action. My last gasp is a quote from you: 'Great changes come from small change.' I thank you with fondness and am looking forward." Send your questions to Rabbi Gellman-The God Squad - Tribune Content Agency 160 N. Stetson - 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60616

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Wellington Board Approves Design Elements For Coach House

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Architectural Review Board met Wednesday, Dec. 18 for a two-item agenda, approving design plans for the new Coach House Wellington project and sending Wellington Marketplace representatives back to the drawing board for renderings of their recommended new paint scheme. Coach House Wellington, also known as the Players Club Residences, is located at 13410 South Shore Blvd. The master plan and site plan for the project was approved by the Wellington Village Council in November. The

ARB’s job was to review the architectural aesthetics of the new condominium units. Coach House’s approval allows for 50 residential units on the 5.5-acre site, heights for common areas up to 65 feet, residences taller than 35 feet and a second driveway. The items before the ARB were the elevations, colors, site amenities and monument sign. There were no technical deviations requested or approved, and the staff recommendation was for approval of the muted color scheme. Jon Schmidt of the planning firm Schmidt Nichols spoke at the public hearing describing the

project’s architecture as timeless and elegant, with high-end materials, increased setbacks and heavy landscaping. “We have 69 trees, 421 shrubs and more than 1,100 plants over what the code calls for,” he said. Schmidt also explained that the parking will be below the building, and that each unit will have a two-car underground garage. “Guest parking will be below ground and on the surface level,” he said. “There is over-parking of two spaces per unit and there is valet parking.” Schmidt described the project as “very high-end,” and board members agreed.

“It definitely looks like a highend building,” Chairman Ron Shamash said. “It looks very nice.” No members of the public were present to speak. Vice Chair Tom Wenham made a motion to approve the measure with Board Member Stacy Somers seconding the motion, which passed unanimously with the exception of Board Member Roger Grave de Peralta, who recused himself from the discussion and voting. A discussion about the Wellington Marketplace’s new paint colors for the main inline buildings and outparcels took up the bulk of the meeting. The plaza is located

at the corner of Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Blvd. Staff provided two options: a two-tone grey or a beige and black motif. Either way, the faded turquoise awnings will be replaced within a year with neutral or black ones. Paul Frahm, representing the property owner, did not object to either color scheme suggested by village staff. “We are here as the result of a citation,” he said. “We don’t have a preference, and we will not argue with either option. We would just like to commence painting with the new year.” The consensus of the board

was that the property owners had stepped up with the buildings and made many of the repairs. However, they wanted to see renderings of the building with the new color schemes. “We just really need to see renderings of what these options will look like,” Shamash said. The board determined by consensus and directed staff to have all future applicants provide renderings to show what the painted structures will look like. Frahm said he could have variations of the options ready by the board’s next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and the item was tabled until then.

Flags For The Cure Takes Cancer Battle To The Football Field

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report More than 400 people are registered to pass, pull, block and blitz this weekend in the annual Flags for the Cure flag football tournament at Acreage Community Park. This is the 13th year that players have laced up their cleats, strapped on their flags and taken to the field to compete against the deadly disease of cancer. Aside from a 50/50 raffle — in which the winner receives half of the cash prize and the other half is donated — all of the money raised from the event goes to the American Cancer Society. Proceeds from the all-volunteer event are also raised through concessions, a silent auction and registration to play. The first games took place

Thursday night, and the four-day tournament is set to run through the championship games on Sunday, Jan. 5. There are 47 teams in this year’s competition. The Thursday and Friday games are seeding matches, followed by single-elimination rounds and the final championship games. Divisions vary by age and gender, ranging from a 13 & Under category to Women Over 30 and co-ed categories, just to name a few. A key highlight of the event will be a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. honoring those who have fought, are fighting or have lost the battle against cancer. Over the past 12 years, Flags for the Cure has been able to donate $272,000 to the American Cancer Society and is confident that it will add to that number this year.

47 teams in a wide variety of age groups will take part in the Flags for the Cure flag football tournament at Acreage Community Park.

The event began more than a decade ago, when three friends — Chris Matthews, Keith Shivers and Mike Chase — had a vision to combine the sport they love with a passion to help those touched by cancer. Word continued to spread until the once girls-only competition turned into a huge football extravaganza. “The [Acreage Athletic League’s] girls flag football program was the preeminent program in the county, if not the region,” recalled Tom McCarthy, founding member Mike Chase’s brother-inlaw. “There were so many girls, and cancer was starting to become a scare in The Acreage. Some families were being affected by it.” Event leaders eventually settled on donating money to the American Cancer Society because of its wide sphere of support. “Not only do they allocate funds for research for a cure, but they also allocate funds for families that fall upon financial hard times,” Tom said. “They get assistance with equipment, and they get assistance with funding. It was a great idea, and it was just an idea that became better and better.” Nowadays, the tournament is open to anyone who can field a team. “Anybody, any age can play it — men, women — so it was just a good, popular thing,” said Pat McCarthy, Tom’s wife and a loyal competitor in Flags for the Cure. She has played in the tournament since year one, and her team has yet to lose a championship game. But as much as she loves

Flags for the Cure raised $26,000 for the American Cancer Society last year. the sport, Pat is appreciative of the competitive yet friendly atmosphere that is unique to this tournament. People aren’t there to win a trophy, the goal is tackling cancer. “That’s the main thing — everybody’s out there for fun, and we’re helping raise money [to fight] cancer,” Pat said. “That’s why there’s really not a lot of issues.” At some of the travel tournaments she has attended, harsh competition became a problem, whereas in Flags for the Cure, participants are competing against each other, yet for a common goal.

“The bottom line is, everybody out there knows we’re raising money to fight cancer,” Pat said. But that doesn’t mean players take it easy. “The games are no less competitive,” Tom said. “But every person who does play ball during the tournament realizes that ultimately, the goal is to cure cancer, and that the money that they contribute to play in the tournament goes toward cancer research and assistance to families affected by cancer.” “Cancer’s a tough, tough thing,” Pat agreed. “I don’t know if you could talk to anybody whose life

hasn’t been touched by cancer in one way or another.” Tim Ashurst, an avid flag football coach in The Acreage, is one such person. “I had breast cancer March of 2012, and I’ve been in remission ever since, thank God,” he said. While breast cancer is far less common in men than in women, Ashurst said it is not as uncommon as you might think. “Men just don’t like talking about it,” he said. In the almost eight years since Ashurst was diagnosed, he has met seven other men diagnosed See TOURNAMENT, page 7

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Westlake Council Sets March 31 For First Municipal Election

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council held a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 30 to approve the final reading and adoption of an ordinance changing the date and qualifying period for the community’s first municipal election after finding that the dates listed in the city’s charter do not coordinate with the dates approved by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. The new qualifying dates are from Tuesday, Dec. 31 through noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The

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continued from page 1 Office, will be remodeled and brought up to date. “We will continue to do the things that we have always done trying to keep the village the positive type of community that it is,” Schofield said. Schofield noted that the village is in a very good financial posture, and that Wellington has earned and will strive to maintain a double-A bond rating. Schofield noted that there are environmental issues that will

old dates set out in the charter were noon on the last Tuesday in January to noon on the second Tuesday in February. Many municipalities have late qualifying dates listed in their charters but have pulled them back in recent years by ordinance. Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link informed municipalities that more time is needed to prepare ballots. Other area municipalities cut off qualifying in mid-December. Westlake will hold its first municipal election on Tuesday, March 31, concurrently with the

runoff date set for the county’s March 17 municipal elections. If a runoff is required after the Westlake election, it will be held on Tuesday, April 14 or Tuesday, April 21, depending on the availability of the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office to conduct the vote. Due to Florida’s presidential preference primary on Tuesday, March 17, Link told county municipalities earlier this year that March 10 municipal elections will not be feasible. She asked that they move elections to the date of the primary instead.

face the community. “There are a number of residential subdivisions that are still on septic tanks, and we are going to be looking at the state rules to determine what needs to be done in these situations,” he said. Additionally, Schofield said there will be discussions about how equestrian waste is handled in the village moving into the future, and there will be the often-painful decisions as to what to do with failing golf courses. There are also changes coming to the Mall at Wellington Green, which are expected to be on the council’s agenda in 2020. “We will continue to concentrate on the unique things that make Wellington the family community that residents love with

even greater emphasis on safety,” Schofield explained. “We were named one of the top 50 safest cities in the country by the web site safewise.com, and we will be putting more emphasis on programs for seniors.” Schofield said he expects more joint-use and value-added projects like the planned ball fields at the high school. “We will be continuing with those types of programs and ways to make sure that Wellington is what it has been for its entire existence — a great place to raise your family with safe neighborhoods, and despite having a lower percentage of senior citizens than in the county or the state, Wellington is perennially named as one of the best places to retire,” he said.

We will continue to concentrate on the unique things that make Wellington the family community that residents love with even greater emphasis on safety,” Village Manager Paul Schofield explained.

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continued from page 1 planned for B Road will also be considered by the council. Titcomb said progress was made from a recent meeting on resolving B Road easements issues. “We took a list of the people who claim they have specific issues,

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continued from page 1 the monthly senior citizen smartphone classes. Upon completion, participants receive one ride-share gift certificate per year. “It is to introduce our senior

The council learned of the disparity at its Dec. 9 meeting, further discovering that the election would need to be postponed due to clerical errors and charter issues. By that point, it was too late to meet the qualifying deadline for the March 17 vote. Instead, the council decided to hold two special meetings on Dec. 16 and Dec. 30 to enact an ordinance changing the dates. When a presidential primary occurs in future years, Westlake will set a concurrent election date and qualifying period by separate ordinance.

Confusion over the qualifying dates for the Westlake election was compounded by the sudden departure of the member of city staff who was responsible for elections, according to City Attorney Pam Booker. The new municipal clerk, Zoie Burgess, told the Town-Crier on Monday that she would be available to help candidates through the qualifying process. Two seats will be open during this year’s Westlake election, those held currently by councilmen Phillip Everett and John Stanavitch, who were both appointed

by developer Minto to sit on the Westlake’s transitional council. According to the charter, council candidates must have maintained Westlake residency for one year in order to qualify for the election. Everett has lived in the city for a year but told the Town-Crier that he has not decided whether to run for election. Stanavitch is not a Westlake resident. The council approved the ordinance changing the qualifying and election dates by a 3-0 vote with Everett and Councilwoman Kara Crump absent.

‘DESSERT THEATRE’ AT POLO PARK

Polo Park Middle School’s drama club held a sweet holiday performance on Dec. 5 with its first “Dessert Theatre.” The student-run show of 40 members both on stage and behind the scenes put on a medley of Broadway songs, from solos and group numbers to monologues. The audience got to enjoy an array of desserts while watching the show. There were 12 performances in all. Drama club sponsors Jamie Senese and Alissa Strackman, along with her daughter Allison Strackman, a student at Park Vista High School’s theater department, and student Austin Friedenburg of Olympic Heights High School, all helped bring it together with support from Polo Park’s Band Director Kevin Graham.

which was less than six, but there are a handful of addresses where there are issues to resolve in terms of the easements, right-of-way boundaries, drainage easements or some sort of synchronization between the public road and the private driveway,” he explained. “We have agreed to meet one-onone with each of those property owners. One size doesn’t fit all. Some of the issues that come up are very site-specific.” Titcomb said that despite some issues on B Road, the quality

of the road has been improved significantly with tons of road rock laid out and graded in recent months. “The whole road, from Okeechobee to North Road, has all been graded and improved in terms of a dirt throughway,” he said. “There are property owners along the route who would like to debate where the easement line is and where the edge of the road should be officially established, so there’s a bit of a debate about how wide a footprint we have going

up B Road the entire distance. It fluctuates at a couple of properties. That is being examined and worked out case-by-case with each property to find the best compromise solutions.” Internally, Titcomb said town staff is focused on getting town systems aligned with best practices for small towns. “We’re having a lot of internal discussion and conversation with the existing staff here and contractors to really fine tune and propel forward with best practic-

es for small-town government,” he said. “What that translates to is we’re trying to put in the appropriate building blocks for working on town priorities and moving them forward in the most efficient and cost-effective way, leveraging our resources and our people.” Titcomb wants to get the council meetings down to one efficient meeting per month, where meetings under the previous management company frequently were continued to the next evening.

“We’re trying to collectively change an inculturation here that was just a different model under a private contractor,” he said. “It takes people, both employees and citizens, and observers of the process, time to migrate to a better working model.” He said his first goal when he came to the town last March was to reestablish trust, stability and professionalism in town hall, despite limited resources and factionalism, and get everyone working in the same direction.

citizens to the transportation opportunities that are available to them. The classes teach our senior citizens how to use their cell phones to take advantages of these services,” Pinto said. “Our objective is increase awareness and let seniors know they are not trapped at home. If they want to get out and go somewhere, and not have to depend on Palm Tran Connection — which takes a lot of time to use — they can. We also will

continue to work with our Young at Heart organization. They have a lot going on.” Other successes of the past year included the reopening of the expanded Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, a redesign of the village’s web site, the implementation of a monthly e-newsletter and a biannual community magazine. The art in public places ordinance was also put into action. A major project coming up

for the village is the 2020 Census. This nationwide collection of population information only happens once a decade, and it is used to determine federal funding and support for the future until the next census. “Be counted. It helps build better communities. Missed persons affect the next 10 years of village and county funding and federal government representation,” Liggins said. “The village collects

more funding from state and county taxes based on population than we collect from local property taxes.” The funding is connected to many social programs for both seniors and youth, and the amount given all comes down to the population head count. “It’s not abstract. It’s very real,” Pinto explained. “With the last census, we did the calculations, and we had about a 78 percent

turnout. As a result, we lost a little bit more than $4 million in revenue. Our goal this year is to recapture that four million, and to do that, we want 100 percent turnout.” Liggins also shared a few words for the community as we look ahead to 2020. “Learn from the past, prepare for the future and live in the present,” Liggins said. “Happy New Year!”

CRISIS RESPONSE CANINES HOLDS TRAINING SESSION AT THE G&M RANCH

Project 425 hosted a national Crisis Response Canines training session on Friday, Dec. 6 at the G&M Ranch in Loxahatchee Groves. Crisis Response Canines is a national nonprofit organization that has dedicated thousands of hours comforting individuals with their certified K-9 partners. The group’s mission is to harness the power of the human and canine bond to inspire resilience and recovery in people affected by crisis, trauma or disaster, and the first responders who help them. Six dog and handler teams came from Pennsylvania, Alaska, Illinois, Kentucky and Florida to train and be evaluated. Learn more at www.crisiscanines.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

National Crisis Response Canines Incident Commander Debra Jordan with Link.

Goldendoodle Serene owned by Erin Hampton.

The Crisis Response Canines group with Project 425 members.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS NEW YEAR’S GALA AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

The Wellington Historical Society held its New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, a surf-and-turf dinner and dancing before ringing in the new year at midnight. Visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org to learn more about the organization.

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Charities Selected To Participate In 2020 Great Charity Challenge

With 350 applications received for the chance to participate in the 11th annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, the drawing process brought hope, excitement and entertainment for those who followed the GCC lottery drum’s “travels” between Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Monday, Dec. 16. At stake was a share of the more than $1 million in prize money that will be distributed on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Founded in 2010 by Mark and Paige Bellissimo, the event has distributed $13.5 million to more than 240 Palm Beach County charities to date. Blending philanthropy and equestrian sport, the GCC is an exciting show jumping event that unites the community every year. “We look forward to kickstarting this new decade of the GCC, along with the start of our 12-week season in the company

of such outstanding and diverse organizations,” said Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions. “This year’s applicant list is a true reflection of the amazing work they do to make Palm Beach County a better place. We are very grateful for them and for the continued support of the event sponsors.” A total of 21 charities were randomly drawn throughout the festivities, in addition to the Wellington Public Schools PTA/PTO/ PTSA, the only automatic entry included every year. The selected charities are: Admirals Cove Foundation, Arts4All Florida, Back to Basics, Bella’s Angels, the Children’s Home Society, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches, the Equestrian Aid Foundation, Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County, Hacer Ministry, the Hanley Foundation, Help Our Wounded Foundation, JARC Florida, Little Smiles, Morningday

Community Solutions, Quantum House, the Spirit of Giving Network, the Step by Step Foundation, Vita Nova, Wellington Cares and the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. The traveling selection format enables the GCC to highlight some of the individuals who make the event a reality, as well as those who support it in the community. Several team and corporate sponsors of the event assisted in the drawing process, such as Postage Stamp Farm Foundation, Equine Tack and Nutritionals, Silver Oak Stable, Pine Hollow Farm, Carriage Hill Farm, Louisburg Farm, Wight Show Stables and the Schaufeld Family Foundation. Joining co-founder Paige Bellissimo were local community supporters, including Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman Michael Drahos, Councilman John McGovern, Palm Beach

County Vice Mayor Robert Weinroth, County Commissioner Hal Valeche, County Commissioner Greg Weiss, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and longtime local news anchor Roxanne Stein. “As part of our strategy for 2020 to 2030, we want to further encourage and strengthen invaluable partnerships,” Paige Bellissimo said. “The encouragements and true camaraderie witnessed on social media between nonprofits during the selection process, was heartwarming and inspiring. We look forward to working with many of the organizations in the months to come in an effort to amplify the event’s impact. Our objective is to not only give them a financial ‘leg up,’ but also increase their visibility and provide the opportunity to connect with each other to better serve the community.” Jeff DeMario, CEO of Vita Nova, was excited to have his nonprofit chosen to participate. “Thank you for this opportu-

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continued from page 3 with breast cancer or pre-breast cancer, and he has also lost five family members to various forms of cancer just this year. That makes the tournament just that much more important to him. “The money that we raise not only goes to help find a cure, but to help people less fortunate than I am — to help them get to their treatments, to get their medication or maybe if they can’t afford a meal, the American Cancer Society helps them get a meal,” Ashurst said. “It helps those people, and that’s why I’m out here, to raise as much money as I can and do my part.” Ashurst tries to live life to the fullest every day, and he encourages others battling cancer to persevere in the midst of their struggle. “Don’t give up,” he said. “Be a fighter.”

continued from page 1 focused on is improving the internal administrative functions, particularly with the budget process,” Hanson said. “I think we can do a better job on making it more transparent and easier, not just for the board members and staff to understand, but the public as well.” These efforts will include internal control measures and other accounting principles, as well as working with the external auditor to further solidify financial stewardship. Another major board initiative is to get the word out for Acreage residents to participate in the 2020 Census. “It’s very important because that helps us when we go to the county, state or federal government for any type of financial assistance, so that we can show we have a lot more residents who live in Indian

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nity,” he said “It is because of people and teams like those from the Great Charity Challenge that gives us hope that there are still people who believe in helping others and joining causes like ours. Thank you for that. We thank you from each and every homeless and older foster youth we serve.” Future charity drawings will be held at random during the first weeks of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival, and the final two wild card teams will be drawn the night of the event. Equestrian Sport Productions, the PBIEC operating organization that oversees equestrian events at the venue throughout the year, donates the facility, staff and infrastructure to ensure the success of the charitable event and guarantees that 100 percent of the funds raised are redistributed in the community. The GCC competition will offer free general admission and will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at the PBIEC, during WEF’s

Saturday Night Lights. Free parking will be located nearby at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds. With riders dressed up in costumes and horses adorned to match them, this year’s theme of “Broadway Musicals” will pay recognition to the wisdom commonly found in these shows. An art contest and gallery involving all 12 Wellington public schools will highlight #NationalFreedomDay using recyclable materials. Interested in joining the event? Donations and sponsorships from local families, foundations, businesses, vendors, exhibitors and spectators, ranging from $50 to $50,000, are what make the event reach its fundraising goal of more than $1 million every year. Customized sponsorship opportunities start at $500, while donations of all levels are welcome. For the latest event information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www. greatcharitychallenge.com.

Trail than what those people realize,” Hanson said. “It also helps with the other initiative put forth by the board of supervisors, and that’s with the potential municipal conversion.” Having an accurate census count will allow a third-party independent firm to conduct a feasibility study that is representative of the number of residents within the district instead of just based on properties. “It will also be able to look at the number of residents who would need to be serviced by a potential incorporation,” Hanson said “I’m not for or against incorporation. I come from the perspective of making sure that the board, then the voters, have all the facts and not just based on a notion, but hard data and financial numbers.” ITID staff is also working with McKinlay to resolve an issue some residents are having with keeping large trucks and semis on their property. County code enforcement has recently cited several residents who say they

moved to The Acreage because they could keep such vehicles on their property. “Our board voted unanimously that they wanted it returned to two commercial trucks per lot,” Hanson said. “The county seems to be concerned about doing that because it could have an impact on other parts of the county where they are trying to enforce stricter truck guidelines.” There are several ways to tackle the issue, Hanson said. “One is if the public decides to incorporate, that would, down the road, be up to whoever the [municipal] commission or council would be,” he said. “The second path is for us to try to work with county staff, and ultimately the county commission through Commissioner McKinlay, to put in some type of formalized overlay that would be specific to Indian Trail… We discovered at the last board meeting that we have many residents who moved here for that type of lifestyle so they could have those businesses on their property.”

CHABAD OF WELLINGTON HOSTS FUN HANUKKAH CELEBRATION AT OLYMPIA

Chabad of Wellington hosted a family-friendly Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Olympia Clubhouse featuring face painting, balloon twisting, bounce houses, wall climbing, crafts for kids, holiday treats and live entertainment. To learn more about future events, call (561) 333-4663 or visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org.

Eva Royer gets her face painted.

Shikma and Noam Araky-Cohen.

Wellington Plans Basketball Court Improvements

The Village of Wellington recently announced the temporary closure of basketball courts at two neighborhood parks. The courts at Margate Park (12771 Buckland Street) and Field of Dreams Park (12800 Peconic Court) will be closed starting Jan. 7, as construction crews install new standards. All other park amenities will remain open during construction. Weather permitting, the basketball courts will re-open for public use in February. For more information about Wellington parks and facilities, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

FLARA Meeting Set For Jan. 6

The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Jan. 6 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200

A balloon menorah went with this year’s “A Balloon Hanukkah” theme.

Ben Liberty serves cotton candy to all the kids.

Bobby the balloon guy performs in front of a crowd of more than 300.

Sydney, Sam, Diane, Debbie and Ben Pincus enjoy the crafts and activities.

Rabbi Mendy Muskal, Maoz Muskal and Rabbi Eli Muskal.

Roy Cohen, Rabbi Eli Muskal, Leah Mousseri, Moshe Mousseri and Beth Mousseri in front of the menorah.

The crowd enjoys latkes and other holiday treats.

NEWS BRIEFS W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) in the classroom building behind the main sanctuary. The business meeting will begin at noon, and new members are welcome. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 1 p.m.. It will include a discussion among attendees about their personal experiences with local hospitals and rehabilitation centers. This information sharing will help people make informed decisions about future care. Topics will include the facility, staffing, outcome, follow-up and other related care matters. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

LGLA To Host Social Jan. 8

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association (LGLA) will host its delayed December social gathering on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Hilary’s Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach from 5:45 until 7:45 p.m. Individual restaurant checks

will be written for those attending. Remember to bring a wrapped gag gift to trade with others. The value should be in the $5 range. For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114.

Art Society To Feature Candace Platz At Whole Foods Gallery

The current featured artist at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Gallery is Candace Platz, a multitalented abstract artist. A reception in her honor will be held Friday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market Gallery (2635 State Road 7, Wellington). Refreshments will be served. There will be a $5 donation requested to benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Everyone is welcome to attend. Platz is also a veterinary clinician and surgeon, a nationally ranked amateur Grand Prix dressage competitor, a writer, poet, portrait photographer and stage

designer. She has displayed her work at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This selection of her paintings at Whole Foods Market is her first solo exhibit. Platz was born in Maine and studied abstract painting with William Moise, an abstract impressionist. He challenged her to look at painting in different ways. She was the winner of a statewide competition and was awarded a session at the Haystack-Hinkley School, where she studied lithography, sculpture, oil crayons and pastels. She also studied watercolor and charcoal at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. Platz’s unique painting style reflects her lifelong pursuit of her many varied passions. The undersea world is a frequent theme in her work, as well as cats, birds, trees and other natural forms and landscapes. Her interest in the interrelations among all beings is a reflection of her years of studying non-dual Kabbalistic healing. Platz’s exhibit will be on display through Jan. 31. All paintings are

for sale, and any inquiries should be directed to Suzanne Redmond of the Wellington Art Society at (561) 801-6952. Proceeds from some of her sales will go to organizations dedicated to the welfare of animals. The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Dawn Conrad To Speak At Hibiscus Society Meeting Jan. 15

The Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Garden main meeting hall on Military Trail in West Palm Beach, just south of Belvedere Road. The featured speaker will be Dawn Conrad on “The Hybridization of the Hibiscus.” Conrad was raised in a garden-

ing family. Both of her parents were well-known for their many years of involvement with the activities of the Mounts Botanical Garden and the American Hibiscus Society. She began learning about growing hibiscus from her parents when she was just seven years old. Today, Conrad has several registered hybrids with the International Hibiscus Society. She is a recipient of the prestigious award for “Hybrid Bloom of the Year” and has lectured on hybridization to many groups, locally and nationally. The general public is invited to attend. Those in attendance will have a unique opportunity to learn critical skills for growing and cultivating hibiscus from one of the leading experts in South Florida. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share their questions with Conrad and other society members. A selection of refreshments will be available. Bring a friend and enjoy a great evening of socialization, fun and learning. For more information, visit www. conradsunrisehibiscus.com.

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The Arc Wins National Award For Student Mentor Program

The Legacy Foundation’s Jon Lappin surrounded by this year’s auditioning music students at the Lake Worth Playhouse.

Legacy Foundation Awards $26,200 In Scholarships To Young Musicians

The Legacy Foundation of Palm Beach County, an extension of the outreach programs of the Palm Beach Pops, recently announced the winners of this year’s Legacy Scholarships to help them continue music education. “A total of $26,200 was awarded to 19 promising young musicians, ranging in age from 8 to 17, who auditioned recently in front of a distinguished review committee of business and cultural leaders at the Lake Worth Playhouse,” said Jon Lappin, founder, president and executive director of the Legacy Foundation. “The awarded scholarship funds will be used to pay for instruments, lessons, music school tuition or other performing needs.” The 2019 Legacy Foundation scholarship recipients are: • Asyncritus Alfons, 9, a pianist and a student at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School. • Theobestus Alfons, 8, a piano-playing student at U.B. Kinsey/ Palmview Elementary School.

• Adrian Carchi, 17, a violinist who attends the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. • Julitza Geiger, 14, a viola player who attends the Bak Middle School of the Arts. • Taylor Hamilton, 9, a pianist who is homeschooled. • Jacob Hargesheimer, 17, a student at Seminole Ridge High School who plays the flute and piccolo. • Brendan Hoens, 17, a clarinet player who attends Jupiter High School. • Luella Lunden, 14, a pianist and student at the King’s Academy. • Makaylah McCray, 17, a saxophone player at Wellington High School. • Aidan McManus, 12, a student at the Conservatory School who plays the viola. • Julie McManus, 14, a violinist who attends the Conservatory School. • Fritz Nesbitt, 10, a piano player

Makaylah McCray of Wellington High School with Jon Lappin, Sara Zarazua and Justis Cousins.

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at Northboro Elementary School. • Joshua Porter, 15, a pianist who is homeschooled. • Noah Porter, 14, a homeschooled piano student. • Danny Prieto, 8, a violinist who attends West Palm Beach Junior Academy. • Nicholas Signo, 14, a student at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts who plays the violin. • Briana Ulysse, 13, a violinist who attends the Bak Middle School of the Arts. • Olivia Varnum, 9, a violin player at Palm Beach Public Elementary School. • Sarah Zarazua, 10, a violinist who attends the U.B. Kinsey/ Palmview Elementary School. “I am very proud that over our first three years, we have awarded more than 100 scholarships for music lessons, orchestra dues, camps, musical instruments and more, with a total value of over $200,000,” Lappin said. “Previous scholarship recipients have used their funding money to continue to grow their musical abilities and excel on their chosen instrument through graduation.” Founded in 1991 by the late music director and conductor Bob Lappin, the Palm Beach Pops quickly distinguished itself as a world-class pops orchestra, dedicated to preserving the American Songbook. Additionally, the Palm Beach Pops had a long history of serving the children in its community by presenting quality music education programs. Lappin’s cultural impact lives on through the Legacy Foundation of Palm Beach County, founded and led by his son Jon Lappin. For more information, visit www.pbclegacy.org or e-mail info@pbclegacy.org.

The Arc of Palm Beach County has been nationally recognized for its Stand Up program. Out of a pool of 600 local chapters, Palm Beach County received the Program Innovation Award at The Arc’s 2019 National Convention in Washington, D.C. On Saturday, Dec. 14, students involved in the mentor program got their first look at the trophy. The national award honors an executive director whose chapter has designed and implemented a program to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. The Arc adopted the Stand Up program in 2018. The mentor program matches high school students with same-age peers at The Arc. Bairbre Flood, the senior director of family services, presented the award to Kimberly McCarten, The Arc’s president and CEO.

Stand Up students include: (front row) Jessica McCarten, Hailey Lobsinger, Addison Fraser, Camille Robinson, Lauren Shiell and Leah VanBommel; (middle row) Andrew Crout, Marina Bertuzzelli, Clara Sullivan, Gaige VanBommel, Kimberly McCarten and Gabriela Taboada; and (back row) Nika Wolfs, Dena Wolfs, Nate Ayres, Tripp Walker, Dhilan Krishnasamy, Will McCarten, Pierce Walker and Kolbe Brown. “We have found that although bridge the gaps. They find ways to our Stand Up mentors and mentees connect and communicate,” Mchave different life challenges, and Carten said. “We believe Stand Up even communicate in different can model how to create an incluways, their common interests sive and accepting community.”

Young Marines Visit Hawaii For Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Young Marines from 20 separate units throughout the United States traveled to Hawaii to participate in the 78th anniversary Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance, including several from Palm Beach. The Young Marines, along with the leadership of the American Legion, Marine Corps League Hawaii, Vietnam Veterans of America Hawaii, AMVETS Hawaii and the Best Defense Foundation performed a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, the Punchbowl, in memory of all the brave men and women who are interred there. A significant honor for the Young Marines was leading the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu. Youth members of the Young Marines carried the banners of the 12 capital ships that were attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. In addition, the Young Marines performed community service by cleaning up two beaches, Ft. Hase Beach and Pyramid Rock Beach at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. “The Young Marines personally met five of the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Col. William P. Davis (USMC, Ret.), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines. “Those veterans are, in every sense of the words, living history,

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Oxbridge Academy Announces New Staff Members Duff And Grimes

The Oxbridge Academy recently announced two new members of its staff. Shannon Duff has joined Oxbridge as associate director of academic advising, student services and college counseling. She has more than 14 years of experience in the field of college counseling and a background in education, finance, entrepreneurship and competitive athletics. She founded Collegiate Compass LLC, an educational consulting practice dedicated to college counseling and student advising. Duff earned a bachelor’s degree in history at Yale College and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. Between undergraduate and graduate studies, she worked as an analyst and later associate in a principal finance group at Lehman Brothers in New York. During business school, she worked for Yale’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She has also taught and provided academic support in K-12 schools in Maryland and at the Pine School

in Hobe Sound. Duff is an avid runner and was the captain of the Yale women’s cross-country team and earned nine varsity letters in track and cross-country. She ran the New York City Marathon in 2005 and finished 32nd among American women. In addition, Oxbridge has named Tyler Grimes as the distinguished visiting artist in musical theater for the 2019-20 school year. Grimes will collaboratively teach the honors performance ensemble class and direct the annual school musical. He will help budding artists develop their talents and provide challenging opportunities for accomplished students to enhance their acting techniques, choreography/movement skills, knowledge of musical theater, origins and history of theater, and classical theater. Grimes is the managing director of the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts in Fort Lauderdale, which conducts musical theater workshops with schools in cities around the globe. Prior to

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joining Lovewell, he was a high school and middle school theater teacher at the Somerset Academy Arts Conservatory in Pembroke Pines, and a teaching artist and director/choreographer in New York City. Since 2016, Grimes has served as the co-sponsor of District 13 Thespians, responsible for attending state board meetings, organizing district individual events and one-act festivals.

He has a bachelor’s degree in educational theater with a minor in dramatic literature and Shakespeare from New York University. The Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory high school, serving grades 9-12. The 56-acre campus is located at 3151 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.

H.L. JOHNSON STUDENTS BOARD THE POLAR EXPRESS

Students at H.L. Johnson Elementary School recently took a magical journey on the Polar Express. The stops included countries from around the world. Students got to learn and explore the different customs and traditions of holidays around the world.

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The Palms West Charter School recently held its sixth annual Gift of Giving donation drive for the Palms West Children’s Hospital. A total of 41 crates were filled with all of the requested items needed. In addition, art classes created and donated 35 handdrawn coloring books, with each page beautifully illustrated by students. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, a group representing the school delivered the donations to the waiting young patients and staff at the hospital.

FIELD DAY AT GOLDEN GROVE

On Friday, Dec. 20, Golden Grove Elementary School students, teachers and parents participated in Field Day. Shawn Roney, the school’s physical education teacher, organized the day with a variety of games and competitions for all of the classes. Whether students were on the red team or the green team, a fun day was had by all on the last day before winter break.

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Laurie Gladstone celebrates the holiday of Hanukkah.

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CHRISTMAS IS CARING, SHARING, LOVING PBC Sheriff’s Office & My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Take Many Glades Families Holiday Shopping For Food, Clothes & Toys

Once again, members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper jointly gave many Glades families something to help them celebrate the Christmas holiday season by bringing them to the Royal Palm Beach Super Walmart store to go shopping for food, clothing and toys for their families. Upon arriving by chartered bus, each family was given gift certificates to use during their two-hour

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holiday season shopping spree. During the shopping spree, the happy Glades shoppers were assisted by PBSO Young Explorers, PBSO deputies and MBSK members. This is the 13th year that Jess Santamaria, founder of My Brothers’/ Sisters’ Keeper, together with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, jointly organized this much-welcomed shopping event, thoroughly enjoyed by both the receivers and the givers. The bus arrives at the Super Walmart store in Royal Palm Beach.

Jess and Michelle Santamaria and Capt. Rick Naujoks welcome the Glades brothers abd sisters.

Deputy Lee Sutterfield hands out Walmart gift cards to the Glades shoppers.

A Glades shopper poses with Michelle.

Sheriff’s deputies and PBSO Explorers were on hand to help with the shopping.

“I am just starting to shop.”

“A new bike for my child.”

Attorney Chris with one of the shoppers.

Chris, Deputy Lee Sutterfield and Michelle pose with a Glades shopper.

Deputy Lee Sutterfield helps choose toys.

June and Michelle make a Glades shopper happy.

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The Santamarias with Capt. Rick Naujoks and sheriff’s deputies: “Mission accomplished!”

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CHRISTMAS IS CARING, SHARING, LOVING PBC Sheriff’s Office & My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Take Many Glades Families Holiday Shopping For Food, Clothes & Toys

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN, VINNIE PERRIN AND MARIA ELFRING

Jess and Michelle Santamaria and Capt. Rick Naujoks welcome the Glades brothers abd sisters.

Deputy Lee Sutterfield hands out Walmart gift cards to the Glades shoppers.

A Glades shopper poses with Michelle.

Sheriff’s deputies and PBSO Explorers were on hand to help with the shopping.

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“A new bike for my child.”

Attorney Chris with one of the shoppers.

Chris, Deputy Lee Sutterfield and Michelle pose with a Glades shopper.

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Vinnie continues helping with a smile.

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CAFCI RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH PARTY AT THE RPB CULTURAL CENTER

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) held its annual New Year’s Eve Ball on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Guests enjoyed a buffet by Tuck’s Catering and a champagne toast at midnight. A DJ provided music for dancing the night away. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Mariama Williams, Eustace Little, Stephanie Ebanks, Darryl Calhoun and Paulette Calhoun.

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Alvin Nembhard and Dennis Wright at the check-in desk.

Alvin Nembhard, Percival Wood and Lauriston Simms pour champagne for the midnight toast.

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Alfred Nelson, Genive Williams, and Audrey and Alvin Smith. Violet James joins the crowd in celebrating the new year.

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My Husband Needs Hearing Aids, But It’s Not Worth The Fight

My only New Year’s resolution this year is to quit bugging Mark about looking into the possibility of getting hearing aids. He was a general contractor and builder for decades, and when a couple would ask him to move their kitchen sink to the opposite wall, he’d just do it. The couple didn’t know — nor should they care — that it meant the plumbing had to be moved, the pipes had to be chiseled out of the concrete floor and that a jack hammer pounding away inside a closed-in house is louder than loud. It wasn’t their fault this contributed to hearing loss. It was the fault of the unspoken machismo that accompanies the construction trade. Evidently, “real men”

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conversations that go something like this: “Did you take out the garbage?” “I told you I closed it.” “Closed it?” “The garage door. I closed it.” “But the garbage. Did you take out the garbage?” “It’s closed! It’s closed, for pete’s sake!” And the wife just sighs and takes out the garbage herself. This goes on for years and, for years, she wonders if it’s just an engineered plot to get her to take out the garbage all the time, but then reality sets in and she realizes it’s not a plot. He truly cannot hear a word she says. So she feels better (no plot) but she also feels worse (no hearing).

That’s the situation I find myself in now. I do not want to poke holes into my husband’s machismo, but I am getting tired of the constant miscommunication that has him looking at me like I’m crazy and yelling, “The garage door is closed! Why are you becoming so paranoid?” So I sat him down and gently said, “Mark, please make an appointment to see if you need hearing aids.” “What do you mean the steering fades? In your car? I don’t need an appointment for that. I’ll fix it myself!” “HEARING AIDS!” “What about them?” “I think you need them.” “Don’t be ridiculous. My hearing is fine.

Now, where are your car keys? I’ll take a look at that steering.” “My steering is OK. The garage door is closed. The garbage is out. What I am trying to say is that you worked very hard for decades, and I think the nature of that work may have taken a toll on your hearing. If you were a caveman, you’d be easy pickin’s for a saber-toothed tiger. That’s all I’m saying.” This leads to an argument, but, ironically, it is not about hearing aids but about saber-toothed tigers. I don’t know how I go so easily off the rails. “Oh, sure,” Mark said. “You women complain about the tigers, but when we See WELKY, page 18

‘Cats’ Is Not A Great Movie, But It’s Not A Complete Disaster

I expected a disaster when I went to see Cats, based on the absolutely awful reviews it has gotten from others. I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it is a mess, but in its own way, it is a sort of glorious mess. It makes no real sense, but then the Broadway musical that ran for decades never made sense either. It is uneven, and more than a bit strange. But there are some pleasant surprises. For those who never heard of the show, it is sort of an American Idol for cats, with the grand prize of being sent to the “Heaviside Layer,” meaning a rebirth. Hey, if that existed for people, imagine how many stars would be going for that? But the film makes some changes. A sack is dropped off in a London gutter and young cat Victoria (Francesca Hayward) emerges, having been thrown away by her family. She is greeted by a group of Jellicle cats. That term, if you are interested, comes from a T.S. Eliot poem

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler and means “dear little cats.” And, yes, this is all based on the work of a poet whose gloomy writings we suffered through in high school. At any rate, Victoria is told by Munkustrap (Robert Fairchild) that it is the night of the Jellicle Ball and that Old Deuteronomy (Judi Dench) will choose the winner and send them on. What follows is mostly a group of “star turns” as well-known people perform, all wearing cat suits. We have Bustapher Jones (James Corden),

the fat cat; Jennyanydots (Rebel Wilson), another fat cat who has trained mice and cockroaches to perform for her; Rum Tum Tugger (Jason Derulo), the rock ’n’ roll cat; Gus the Theater Cat (Ian McKellen); and Bombalurina (Taylor Swift), who sings in praise of villain Macavity (Idris Elba). All the while, watching from outside, is Grizabella, the glamour cat (Jennifer Hudson). There’s a complicated sub-plot regarding Macavity and Mister Mistoffelees (Laurie Davidson), the magic cat, but it merely confuses the whole thing. The cast is good. I wish Wilson had not spent quite as much time scratching her groin, but that is a minor quibble. For Swift fans, she was fine in her number, as were Corden and Derulo. McKellen was a standout, however. His song, which was a pleasant throwaway in the musical, becomes a superb lesson in how to act out

a song. Unlike the others, his was done in close-up, and his feelings and aspirations were all shown as he performed brilliantly. He proves the old line that there is no such thing as small parts, only small actors. He was on screen for only a short time and was superb. Fairchild, the non-star, was exceptional as both singer and dancer. Dench does her usual good job. Hudson, singing the major song from the show, Memory, sang it wonderfully well, although she did overplay the acting a bit. Of course, since the song itself is fantastic while not making all that much real sense — it is the only song from the original play that did not come from Eliot’s book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats — but it comes across so well, who cares? Hayward was the real standout. Although essentially a chorus cat in the play, she is central to the movie. She provides a way to have other

cats explain what is going on. Also, she is a superb dancer, a reasonably good singer and cute as a kitten. Why does the film fail? Look to director Tom Hooper. He is a “smoother,” a director who likes to get rid of rough edges. That helped ruin his Les Miserables. Although uneven on stage, its high points overcame any defects. In the movie, there were few lower points, but the high points essentially just blended into a fairly mediocre thing. Here, there were far too few really high points: McKellen’s performance, some incredible dancing, even Swift’s production number. And they were brief. And then there was the reality that Macavity brought. As I wrote at the top, it is a mess. But if you loved the musical Cats, you probably will love the movie. And if you like cats, you might like it. If not, wait until you can see it free on television.

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Danny & Ron’s Rescue Gives Back By Supporting Animeals On Wheels

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Tour Four Multi-MillionDollar Barns During Wellington Barn Tour

The annual Wellington Barn Tour will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11. Attendees will tour four incredible barns with multiple tack rooms, feed rooms, veterinarian facilities, treadmills, offices, hot walkers, fly spray systems, kitchens, offices, gyms, laundry rooms, owners’ lounge, wine cellars, asado barbecue pits, fireplaces, farriers sheds, wash racks, grooms quarters, quarantine barns, polo fields, tracks, stick-and-ball fields, maintenance buildings, generators and much more. Barns for 2020 include Tonkawa Polo Farm, Mida Farms and Helgstrand Dressage. Attendees will board the buses at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington). Parking will be in the

International Polo Club Pavilion parking area. Wellington Barn Tour tickets are available by calling Polo America at (760) 668-6093. Tour times are 8, 8:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tours have been expanded to three hours to keep everything on schedule. Refreshments will be available at several barns. Attendees will ride in luxury buses from barn to barn and get a behind-the-scene tour of these multi-million-dollar barns. Tickets are $60 per person. The tour is a benefit for the Semper Fi Fund, one of America’s highest-rated charities dedicated to providing urgently needed resources and support for combat-wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

At the conclusion of a successful year for Danny & Ron’s Rescue, founders Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta recently had the opportunity to give back to their local community just in time for the holiday season. This year, they donated $10,000 to Animeals on Wheels, an extension of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches. The rescue is excited to help animals get the nutrition and veterinary care they need. “The seniors who are served by our Animeals program often face decisions that no one should have to make,” said Pam Calzadilla, executive director of Meals on Wheels. “They are making the choice between affording food, medical care/prescriptions or feeding their beloved pet. We are so grateful to Danny & Ron’s Rescue helping to make sure they

don’t have to make that choice.” A nonprofit organization designed to enhance the lives of the homebound in the local community, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches provides nutritious midday meals to those who are unable to prepare their own or live alone. Meals on Wheels functions independently of government funding, relying on volunteers and donations from local residents, corporate partners and foundations. “Starting now during the holiday season, loneliness, stress and financial worries are abounding,” Robertshaw said. “We hope to keep pets in the homes they love with the people who love them.” Robertshaw and Danta are happy to donate back to those in need following the outpouring of support they received since the re-

lease of their feature documentary, Life in the Doghouse, on Netflix and other platforms this year. Receiving support from viewers all around the world, Danny & Ron’s Rescue has had the opportunity to spread the word about their mission and expand the ways in which they help dogs in need like they never have before. “Danny and I realize that far too often, a pet is the only source of love and comfort for seniors. We want to work with Meals on Wheels to ensure that their clients do not worry about the cost of keeping their animals with them,” Danta explained. The money donated to Animeals on Wheels will provide food and veterinary care to seniors in need with animals. Offering freshly prepared, nutritious meals five days a week to participating residents in

the county, the program is vital to many in the community. “As the newly appointed executive director and a new community member of the Palm Beaches, I am beyond thrilled that my first directive is to help seniors and their pets of my new community,” said Nukhet Hendricks of Danny & Ron’s Rescue. The donation will also assist with the substantial veterinary costs associated with caring for pets young and old. The Animeals program is available for clients enrolled in Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches and has been faithfully serving the local community since 2010. Danny & Ron’s Rescue speaks for helpless animals that have no voice. For more info., visit www. dannyronsrescue.org or e-mail info@dannyronsrescue.org.

Clerk’s Office Wins 2019 Gold Stevie Award

The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office was recently recognized as a Gold Stevie Award winner for Organization of the Year/Government or Nonprofit for agencies with more than 10 employees at the 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business recognize outstanding women and organizations in the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors from around the world. Winners were announced during an awards ceremony on Nov. 15. “It is an incredible honor for our office to earn this international award, and to be recognized along with so many outstanding organizations,” Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock said. “This award is a testament to my team’s continued commitment to public service that improves the quality of life for everyone in

our community. It is my privilege to lead such a dedicated group of professionals.” Bock was also recognized as a Silver Stevie Award winner in the category of Female Executive of the Year/Government or Nonprofit, 11 to 2,500 employees. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business received more than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 25 countries for consideration in more than 90 categories. Awards included Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women and Women-Run Workplace of the Year. In her four terms as Palm Beach County’s elected clerk and comptroller, Bock has worked as a tireless advocate for innovation, public access, transparency and technology to promote continuous government improvement and efficiency. Her office has been recognized as a national leader in

Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock with Chief Operating Officer Shannon R. Chessman. governmental budgeting, fiscal accountability and court technology.

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Trophy Room Launches New Weekend Brunch Primerica Promotes Trophy Room Chef James dishes, along with raw bar items cheese sandwich. Seafood lovers phy Room is offering bottomless Area Rep To Regional VP Strine invites guests to partake and a choose-your-own steak and can splurge on the Seafood Tower mimosas along with a variety of

Primerica Inc., a leading provider of financial services to middle-income families in North America, recently announced the promotion of Paulette A. Franklin to regional vice president. Primerica representatives educate their clients about how to better prepare for a more secure

financial future by assessing their needs and providing appropriate solutions through term life insurance and mutual funds, annuities and other financial products. Franklin can be reached in Wellington at (917) 968-9191. For more information about Primerica, visit www.primerica.com.

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eggs section that allows diners to select from several cuts of meat. Must-have savory plates include Breakfast Pizza with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and cheddar; Trophy Benedict on brioche English muffins with house bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise; and The Sample sausage, egg and

loaded with oysters, shrimp, lobster, tuna tartare and ceviche. Have a sweet tooth? Order the pecan waffle with whipped sweet butter and maple syrup, pancakes with a choice of blueberry or chocolate chip or save room for one of eight seasonal desserts. To go along with brunch, Tro-

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Sandi Patty Returns To The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Jan. 17

Five-time Grammy winner Sandi Patty will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade on Friday, Jan. 17.

Five-time Grammy winner Sandi Patty is returning to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. A highly acclaimed performer with five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music awards, three platinum records, five gold records and 11 million units sold, Patty is simply known as “The Voice.” With 40 Dove Awards, she is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, and she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and as an Indiana Living Legend in 2007. Patty was introduced to the world with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. Virtually overnight, she became one of the country’s best-loved performers. Her version

of the national anthem has become synonymous with patriotic celebration, including performances at “A Capitol Fourth” with the National Symphony, the Indianapolis 500, the dedication of Camp David Chapel and ABC’s Fourth of July Special. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on the Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach State College at 1977 College Drive. For tickets, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand. org (service charges apply). Visit the box office in person Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Friday from 9 a.m. to noon to purchase with no service charge. Also coming up at Dolly Hand is a free performance by Steven Malcolm, rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. after being canceled due to Hurricane Dorian. Malcolm is a Christian rap/

hip-hop recording artist with Jamaican roots from Grand Rapids, Mich. His music, which has been streamed more than 11.5 million times, has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday, been used by the NBA on ESPN and on VH1’s “Black Ink Crew.” He

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has been nominated for several Dove Awards, most recently for Song of the Year and Album of the Year for 2019.The free concert will be general admission with open seating. Lobby doors will open at 6 p.m., with the auditorium opening at 6:30 p.m. the tiger sneaking up on you! You are going to be the nice, fresh meat!” Then I will glower at him, and he will look perplexed because of my glower, and the argument will end with Mark saying something logical like, “We get our meat at the grocery store anyway.” Followed by me making a choking sound and throwing a pot at his head. So, my New Year’s resolution is to quit bugging him. It’s too traumatic... for me.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Jan. 4 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Jan. 4 and Sunday, Jan. 5. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Jan. 4. at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 5964423. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature Archery for Beginners on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m., and Saturdays, Jan 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a New Year Craft Bonanza Blowout for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. Sunday, Jan. 5 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mermaid Grotto Miniature Garden for ages 14 and up on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Create an enchanting under-the-sea miniature garden fit for a mermaid. Materials provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Midori on Violin and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on Piano on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 5 with the Iglehart Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. Monday, Jan. 6 • Wellington’s Peaceful Waters Sanctuary (11676 Pierson Road) will close to the public starting Monday, Jan. 6 for repairs. Construction crews will be replacing the park’s boardwalk. The park is expected to re-open in September. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks. • The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Jan. 6 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The program at 1 p.m. will discuss personal experiences with local hospitals and rehabilitation centers. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic

Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, Jan. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Play your favorite Wii U and board games with friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold a Chess Club Meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange on Mondays, Jan. 6, 13 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Featured in the program is Sara Ayers-Rigsby, who specializes in cultural resources management and historic preservation as regional director for the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 or visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info. Tuesday, Jan. 7 • The Broadway crowd-pleaser A Bronx Tale will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Sunday, Jan. 12. For more info., visit www. kravis.org. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Senior Aerobics daily from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7 in the Panther Room. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Zumba Gold for ages 40 and up on Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Glass Etching for adults on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Etch a wine glass with a design to make a pretty gift. Dress to get messy. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 21 and 28 at 2:45 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. Challenge, build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Show your skills by completing timed challenges. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will hold a resident discussion workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Visit www.loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.)

will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for all ages on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Encounter numerous celestial wonders with a telescope viewing provided by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches, weather conditions permitting. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Audubon Everglades monthly lecture will be on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Origin Church (6073 Summit Blvd., Haverhill). Florida Audubon EagleWatch Project Manager Shawnlei Breeding will speak about volunteers who monitor documented nests in Palm Beach County. Visit www.auduboneverglades.com for more info. Wednesday, Jan. 8 • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Senior Bingo for ages 55 and up on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Chapter Crafter: New Year for ages 5 to 9 on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy new fun stories and crafts for schoolaged kids. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet With Project Linus for ages 16 and up on Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 4 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking will start at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Marcella Scherer, a certified image consultant and coach, as well as an international speaker, corporate trainer and author. To RSVP, or for more info., call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694. Visit https:// northernpalmbeach.abwa.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mahjong Night for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. Get together with other Mahjong players for a night of fun. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st Street North). Visit www. indiantrail.com for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The next Palm Beach Civil War Round Table meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Lake Clarke Shores Town Hall (1701 Barbados Road, Lake Clarke Shores). Adam Katz will be speaking on “The Importance of Baseball During the Civil War.” The public is invited. For more info., visit www. civilwarroundtablepalmbeach.org. Thursday, Jan. 9 • The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Welling-

ton Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will hold the grand opening of its new fire station in the City of Westlake (16650 Town Center Parkway South) on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 616-7001 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coffee & Conversations for adults on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. Stop by for coffee and conversations with a panel of library staff to discuss favorite reads and new releases. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Thursdays, Jan. 9 and Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Career Transitions on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Explore this online resource that offers tools to enhance your job search. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free ZZ Top tribute concert on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Friday, Jan. 10 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Feel Good Friday: Chair Yoga for ages 55 and up on Fridays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Feel Good Friday: Not Your Mother’s Knee Replacement for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • Theatre Arts Productions (TAP) will present Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach with a cast of 16 Palm Beach County actors ranging from ages 6 to 79 from Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Call (561) 723-6154 or e-mail tap-stars. info@gmail.com for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free movie night featuring The Lion King on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ calendar for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Marissa Mulder in I’m Old Fashioned with Jon Weber on piano on Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Saturday, Jan. 11 • The Mounts Botanical Garden will feature Ribbit the Exhibit from Saturday, Jan. 11 through May 31 with 23 whimsical, largerthan-life frog characters designed in copper by artist J.A. Cobb, displayed throughout the

garden. Visit www.mounts.org for more info. • The 2020 Wellington Barn Tour to benefit the Semper Fi Fund will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 featuring four amazing barns. Tour times are 8, 8:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tours have been expanded to three hours to keep everything on schedule. Tickets are available by calling Polo America at (760) 668-6093. • The Early Ford V-8 Club of Palm Beach Region 129 will return to the Brass Monkey Tavern (7781 Lake Worth Road) on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to all flathead Ford, Lincoln and Mercury automobiles. Hot rods and race cars with flatheads are also permitted, along with Model T and Model A cars. The event will also feature a live DJ, barbecue and vendors. For more info., call Vern Lehto at (561) 267-5983. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Children’s Playful Yoga for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family and learn relaxing stretches with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road) will host a Free Tennis Fun Day on Saturday, Jan. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. designed for youth tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ tennis or call (561) 791-4775 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Presidents & Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking for adults on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. William and Sue Wills will bring the story of George H.W. and Barbara Bush to life. Pre-register at www. pbclibrary.org/presidents-2020 or call (561) 681-4100. • You Farm (16651 Rembrandt Road, Loxahatchee) will host Tea in the Garden for Families of Miscarriage & Infant Loss on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.evesvictory.com/ourevents. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host Introduction to Backpacking at Jonathan Dickinson State Park on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday and finishing the next morning. Call Ryan Lusk at (904) 891-4479 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Saturday for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. Enjoy watching anime with your friends while you eat Pocky and popcorn. Learn about the latest manga titles in the library’s collection. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Concert on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ calendar for more info. Sunday, Jan. 12 • Enjoy the voices of 15-year-old Biana Pinchuk, Lou Laino, a lead vocalist of classic oldies and doo-wop hits, and Cantor Irving Grossman at a Cantor’s Concert at Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, call (561) 967-3600. Credit card payments are accepted. For more info., visit www.templebethtikvah.net. • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 12 with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 2045687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub. com. 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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Wellington Boys Basketball Team Competes In Holiday Tourney

Wellington’s Jagger Ruiz gets a two-point basket during the Woodward game.

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By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report From Friday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. 30, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission held its annual Holiday Basketball Classic of the Palm Beaches invitational tournament in Palm Beach Gardens. Teams gathered for the highlevel competition included Wellington High School, Westminster Academy, Mater Lakes, the Sagemont School and Inlet Grove from Florida; Windsor Forrest from Georgia; Davidson Day School from North Carolina; Woodward Career Technical from Ohio; and Jeffersontown from Kentucky. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has established a reputation for attracting top-level teams to Palm Beach County to compete with some of the best teams in the country, and the Wolverines placed third in the tournament. “It was one of the best tournaments in the State of Florida,” Wellington head coach Matt Colin explained. “Every game was

challenging. No cupcakes. Every team had college prospects. It’s games like this that will make us better and ready for league play in January.” The Wolverines (8-2) defeated Mater Lakes 72-66 to take the third-place award. Freshman Marvel Allen put up 25 points in the contest with 6 rebounds. Senior Jagger Ruiz is credited with 16 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds. Deonte Perez totaled 12 points and 4 rebounds. Earlier in the tournament, Wellington beat Woodward Technical 84-68. Allen had 22 points, Perez tallied 18 points and Ruiz had 14 points. In the Wolverines’ second game, they fell to Westminster Academy 73-55, but the first game win locked them in to play for third place. Wellington participated in the Rock Holiday Classic Tournament in Orlando from Jan. 2 through Jan. 4, but results were not available by press time. The Wolverines will resume local play on the road against Palm Beach Lakes High School on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

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Palm Beach Zoo Extends Crowd-Pleasing Zoo Lights To Jan. 4

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has extended Zoo Lights, presented by the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) through Saturday, Jan. 4. The popular event has drawn thousands of visitors and features more than one million ecofriendly LED lights, illuminating the Fountain Plaza and east side

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Royal Palm Bassmasters Host Two-Day Tournament

WELLINGTON WRESTLERS WIN SOUTH BEACH DUALS

The Wellington High School wrestling team recently captured the South Beach Duals tournament championship finishing a perfect 8-0 for the two-day event, improving their season record to 22-3. Sophomore 126-pounder James Marvel led the way, being the lone undefeated wrestler for the Wolverines. It was a fantastic turnaround for the team from last year, when the Wolverines finished 2-5 and lost to Palmetto Ridge 66-9. This year, the team faced Palmetto Ridge in the finals, winning 43-27. Shown above are (L-R) Elijah Green, Justin Henry, Mason Powell, Jesse Weinberg, Preston Morrow, Lukas Forehand, Dakota Gray, Jared Portu, Patrick Jones, Ryan King, Sean Mauermann, Jorge Garcia, Ethan Howard, James Marvel, Juan Quintero, Cameron Howard, Aaron Sandlofer and Seth Rhodes.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its classic two-day fishing tournament on Dec. 14-15 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Scott Driver boat ramp. First place was won by Taylor Renney and Joe Stowell with 10 fish weighing 27.54 pounds. Second place was awarded to the team of Mike O’Connor and Hoot Decker with 10 fish weighing 24.01 pounds. The team of Paul Schrein and James Wilkinson took third place with 10 fish weighing 20.40 pounds. The big fish of the tournament was 7.17 pounds, caught by Mike Reitano and Randy King. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal

Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new teams. For info.,

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Paul Schrein and James Wilkinson

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Taylor Renney and Joe Stowell

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Oxbridge Girls Basketball Team Receives Championship Rings

The Lions cheerleaders and coaches at the South Florida National Cemetery.

TKA Cheerleading Team Pauses Season To Honor Fallen Soldiers

The King’s Academy’s defending state champion Lions competition cheerleading team are in the midst of a very busy time. However, coach Jenn Allen and her staff pause the season one Saturday every December to join in the national Wreaths Across America initiative. The Wreaths Across America objective is to remember, honor and teach current generations about the sacrifices made by veterans of the U.S. Military. Nation-

wide, groups and organizations decorate the tombstones of veterans with Christmas wreaths while taking part in parades and other activities to honor their service. TKA cheerleaders marched in a local parade, laid wreaths in the South Florida National Cemetery and finished the day wrapping gifts for children of fallen soldiers. “I think it’s so important to slow down during the Christmas season and focus on what is really important,” Allen said. “Through the

Wreaths Across America event, we get to do that while also taking the memory of a lost loved one and turning it into a moment of celebration and honor for a lot of families. The event helps our girls to pay respect to the things that make America great and pass along love to a lot of families.” The squad returned to practices throughout the holidays, and their competition schedule heats up with appearances at FCC Nationals in Orlando on Jan 3-4.

Oxbridge Academy founder and Palm Beach resident William Koch presented championship rings to members and coaches of the Oxbridge Academy girls basketball team on Thursday, Dec. 12. The 2018-19 girls basketball team won its second-consecutive FHSAA Class 5A State Championship. The girls finished their season with a school record 30 wins as the ThunderWolves completed the year with a 30-2 record. The team coach is Tracy Wolfe, assisted by Dave Ullom and Meghan Gavin. The Oxbridge Academy athletic trainer is Joe Klanecky.

(L-R) Da’Naja Willis (junior, Royal Palm Beach), Jerivonna Pryor (junior, West Palm Beach), Nashani Gilbert-Taylor (senior, Jupiter), Dallas Carter (senior, West Palm Beach), Oxbridge founder William Koch, coach Tracy Wolfe, Head of School Ralph Maurer, assistant coach Dave Ullom, athletic trainer Joe Klanecky, assistant coach Megan Gavin, Director of Athletics Pat Houlihan and Seray Ozgenc (sophomore, Wellington).

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