Town-Crier Newspaper January 8, 2010

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Facing delays in creating its comprehensive plan and land development code, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed Tuesday, Jan. 5 to extend its building moratorium a fourth time with the understanding that developers anxious to start projects could begin the process as long as they end up in compliance with the town’s final documents.

In November 2007, the council imposed a one-year development moratorium to allow time to finish its comprehensive plan and land development code. In November 2008, it extended the moratorium until May 2009, and then again last May to Feb. 28, 2010.

Town Attorney Mike Cirullo said the land development code is moving forward, and he is making progress in resolving a chal-

lenge to the plan from neighboring Callery-Judge Grove, but it would probably not be resolved by the end of February.

Callery-Judge Grove objected because the firm believes Loxahatchee Groves’ plan would hinder the orange groves’ ability to develop by limiting traffic on Okeechobee Blvd. through the town.

Cirullo said he received a letter this week from Loxahatchee Equestrian Partners, saying they were concerned about continuing the moratorium because they want to get their application processed. The firm plans to build an assisted living facility on a 20-acre site along Southern Blvd. between B and C roads.

“The town seems to be far enough along in the process with its land development code as well as the comprehensive plan,” Cir-

ullo said. “One possibility would be to extend it with the exception that we could accept applications and begin the process as much as possible, with the understanding that the applicant will comply with the land development code as well as the comp plan when they are finished, and they should be by the time the moratorium extension is finished. That may alleviate some concerns if they can get their process in and get it reviewed.”

Cirullo suggested a 60- to 90day extension to the building moratorium with the provision that a developer can be granted an exception to start the application process as long as the project complies with the finalized town documents.

“If they are willing to submit plans that will be consistent with what the end products are, they See GROVES, page 20

ITID Discusses Paving Program

By Ron Bukley

The Indian Trail Improvement District held its first workshop Wednesday, Jan. 6 on a project designed to improve the roadway network in The Acreage and eventually provide a coordinated traffic-calming plan. Called the R3 Plan, the objective is to eventually provide paved feeder roads to connect unpaved dead-end neighborhood roads to arterial roads.

ITID Engineer Lisa Tropepe explained that the R3 Plan for paving has been discussed for several years and that the plan is required by state statute before

special districts can improve roads.

“Today’s workshop focuses on neighborhood network roads,” Tropepe said, explaining that a neighborhood network road is an ITID through road that intersects another ITID through road.

There are a total of 36 miles of network roads included in the R3 Plan, and the estimated total cost will be $32.5 million for all the improvements, Tropepe said.

“This is a planning document that by law we have to follow,” she said. “It could be over two decades, but we need some understanding.”

Tropepe said the plan could take

about a year to finalize, and that the board’s feedback is needed on issues as general as whether the concept of network feeder roads is what the supervisors want. She said the goal of the R2 plan, which is now finished, was to have a paved road within a half-mile of every home.

The R3 Plan provides a comprehensive list of improvements for the roadway networks and categorizes the elements of improvements, Tropepe said. They include paving, traffic calming, sidewalks, guardrails and safety enhancements, and trail connectivity. Tropepe said the study does not

Wellington Board Gives Flex Zoning To Commerce Park

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board voted unanimously Wednesday, Jan. 6 to recommend the rezoning of 122 acres of industrial space along Pierson Road from Light Industrial to the newly created Flexible Use Zoning Employment Center (FZEC).

The rezoning is a component of the village’s Economic Development Initiative, planner Bill Nemser said, adding that the designation aims to create higher-wage employment in Wellington, with a focus on bringing more jobs to the industrial area, commonly known as Commerce Park.

If the Wellington Village Council approves the change, new businesses that are compatible with those in the Commerce Park area would be subject only to staff’s approval before they could move in.

The council approved the new zoning classification in June to encourage new businesses to locate in Wellington and existing businesses to expand in the community.

A component of the new ordinance was that the village would rezone the existing industrial parks.

PZA Board Alternate Alan Johnson said he was concerned to see that permitted uses under the designation included general retail and limited dining.

“When I see general retail and limited dining uses, I wonder where a big-box retailer or a CVS

would fit in,” he said, adding that he wondered what staff had envisioned for the industrial parks. “Is the use limited to a job center that produces something? Or are we going to allow retail when we already have so many problems with retail right now?”

Nemser said that retail would be considered a support service, and that all the businesses in the park are limited to 1,500 square feet of retail, which means that a big-box retailer wouldn’t have enough room.

“This is not in any way an attempt to bring in additional retail or big-box stores to the area,” he said, adding that the services are simply there to support other businesses.

The new classification is meant to bring employment that pays above minimum wage, Nemser said. “These industrial parks suffer from a high vacancy rate,” he said. “I went through them, and it was amazing to see how high the vacancy rates really were.”

Nemser added that the industrial park and its businesses would benefit from the different types of business that Wellington could attract, and it would also help them to stay competitive by allowing many different uses inside the park.

“The big difference with the flexible zoning is that staff and the planning manager have the final say as to whether the specific use is compatible and therefore permitted within the industrial park,”

See FLEX, page 4

RINGING IN NEW DECADE

Aaronson: Gambling Key If County Is To Grow Jobs

By Ron Bukley

Members of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation and the Palm Beach County Commission set aside a lengthy agenda during a joint meeting Wednesday, Jan. 6 to talk about how to lower the county’s unemployment rate. The answer, Commission Chairman Burt Aaronson said, is more gambling. “This is a very important meeting for the state and the county,” said Aaronson, who co-hosted the meeting with Delegation Chair State Rep. Maria Sachs (D-Delray Beach) at the Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter. “I think for the legislature and the county commission, the biggest issue throughout the state is jobs. We have a lot of things to talk about, and I don’t think there is anything more important that we as a body could do here today than talk about how we can create jobs and put people

back to work in Palm Beach County.”

Although the unemployment rate is over 11.5 percent in Palm Beach County, Aaronson said the rate is actually higher because that doesn’t include people who have stopped looking or settled for parttime work.

“I would say our unemployment rate is closer to 13, perhaps 13.5 percent,” Aaronson said. “I think the economists say that as well, and I think the state is suffering as well. I think we should devote a lot of time here today on what we can do as a body to create jobs. The people out there are suffering, and we’re their leaders.”

Sachs agreed with Aaronson on the importance of job creation.

“I ran some statistics before today’s meeting,” Sachs said. “In 2008, the unemployment rate was 6.3 percent, this year, as of today, it is 11.7. Your discussion is very timely. It is something that we as

Aaronson said he felt there is no reason that Palm Beach County should not receive the same rights as Broward and Dade coun-

ties. “Gambling in this state is here,” he said. “You go in to buy a lottery ticket, and you can buy six different lottery tickets. You have bingo with these small parlors opening up. We have to figure out a way, because gambling is a big source of tax revenue that comes in.”

Aaronson said gambling would be a stimulant for jobs.

“We need to work together to see how we in Palm Beach County can have slot machines,” Aaronson said, explaining that having slot machines at the Palm Beach Kennel Club would probably add hundreds of jobs at that facility, which currently employs 620 people. “I think this is a very serious situation,” Aaronson said. “I know our tourism is down because, number-one, we have a problem with our airport. We don’t have direct flights from many places. People fly into Fort Lauderdale.

They stay in a hotel down in Fort Lauderdale, and what happens is they go to the Indian casinos and dog tracks in Dade and Broward.” State Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff (RFort Lauderdale) said as chair of the finance and tax committee, she has been looking at how to raise revenue without raising taxes. “We’re not going to turn the economy around by November of 2010, and it may not turn around by November of 2012,” she said. “We certainly have to think in terms of what we can start today to kind of create that environment to diversify our economy and get it away from a real estate-driven economy.” Bogdanoff said some states are reducing their corporate tax in order to attract business, and her staff is researching how to eliminate corporate tax altogether. “If we can do it effectively, without destroying the revenue of the state,

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Event Committee members gather for a group photo.

1989 President Neil Powell with 2009 President Genieve White.

Newley Wilson, Rhonda Ferrin-Davis, Henworth Ferguson and Genieve White pour champagne.Hyacinth and Newley Wilson.Rhonda Ferrin-Davis and her son Chris on the dance floor.

Rhonda Ferrin-Davis, Genieve White, Tinú Peña and Sheila Clerge.

Caribbean-Americans

Wismick St. Jean Eyes Open Seat On Wellington Council

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

Realtor Wismick St. Jean has announced that he will run for Wellington Village Council Seat 2, now held by term-limited Lizbeth Benacquisto.

St. Jean is a 16-year Wellington resident. He is president and CEO of three companies: Skyline Realty, Skyline Mortgage and Skyline Insurance. He is the third candidate to enter the race for Seat 2, along with longtime resident Anne Gerwig and attorney Rob Ostrov.

Benacquisto, who is running for the Florida State Senate in District 27, will leave office in March at the end of her second four-year term.

St. Jean told the Town-Crier this week that he thinks his ten years’ experience as a self-made businessman will benefit the community. “I have a strong sense of business,” he said. “I would advocate for businesses on the council and bring the same set of skills I use in my business.”

St. Jean, 37, was born in Haiti but moved to South Florida when he was 17. He graduated from Belle Glade High School in 1993. He later graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication.

In 1994, St. Jean moved to Wellington, where he has lived for 16 years with his wife Marie-Arlette. They have two children, Arletha, 8, and Wismick Jr., 6., who attend Elbridge Gale Elementary School.

“I chose Wellington for the same reason everyone moves to Wellington — the quality of life,” he said. “It’s a good place to raise your children. And that’s part of the reason I’m running. I’ve seen a decline in the quality of life in Wellington, and I think people are starting to second-guess why they moved here.”

Rising crime and increased

foreclosures in the community have contributed to the decline in the quality of life, St. Jean said. “When you have a decline in income, an eight percent unemployment rate and there’s 2,500 foreclosures, it’s evident that crime will rise,” he said, adding that safety and taxes are two of the major issues he would address.

St. Jean said he has advocated for lower property taxes in front of the council in the past, and he thinks raising the property tax rate will be a detriment to those facing foreclosure.

“If you raise the millage rate, you raise taxes,” he said. “I know the council tried really hard to keep the millage rate low, but with Wellington being number one in foreclosures, raising the millage rate at all will not help the 2,500 people facing foreclosure.”

St. Jean said keeping the rate at last year’s 2.34 mills instead of the current 2.5 mills would ease the burden on residents in need. “People see these foreclosures as properties,” he said. “But we need to see them as families — families who are losing their homes here in Wellington.” A lower tax rate would also help businesses struggling in Welling-

See ST. JEAN, page 18

Royal Palm Inks Agreement With Elections Office

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Municipalities will have to pay more and take a greater role in elections under a slate of new agreements in the works between the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office and most county municipalities.

The Village of Royal Palm Beach approved its agreement in December. The plan will be implemented for the upcoming March village election.

At the Dec. 17 meeting, Councilwoman Martha Webster said she agrees that the village should share in election costs, but warned that Royal Palm Beach must look closely at details such as the number of polling places and precinct workers.

“We are in the position to accept the contract, but there are some terms that I am asking the clerk and village manager to look at as we proceed with our municipal elections, with the opportunity to control our costs as much as possible,” Webster said. “I think that we have the right to determine how many precincts we have.”

The agreement outlines rights and responsibilities in general elections, runoffs, special elections, recounts if they are necessary and post-election audits. In addition to a per-precinct charge of $155, the cost of the “municipal package” is $2,338, according to information on the Palm Beach County League of Cities web site. There is also a $3.75 charge per absentee ballot mailed, Webster said, explaining that the village is signing a two-year agreement.

“They automatically send out to everyone who applies for an absentee ballot, so we are stuck with that cost,” Webster told other council members, suggesting that village staff examine the number of precincts to make sure that there is not more than what is needed for an orderly local election.

Mayor David Lodwick said the caveat in cutting back on voting services is the difficulty in predicting voter turnout. “I remember the last election there was a six-percent turnout, but in an election 11 years ago, we had a 26-percent turnout,” Lodwick said. “You do not know turnout the night before the election or, worse than that, 60 days before the election when the clerk has to start determining staffing levels.”

Lodwick agrees with the principle that municipalities should pay their share. “I get that,” he

said. “At the same time, it does place quite a bit on our clerk and manager to try to be prognosticators, because you have to err on the side of too many people in order to properly man a polling station.”

The basic agreement was drafted by a committee made up of municipal and election office representatives working through the Palm Beach County League of Cities.

RPB Village Attorney Trela White, who is also attorney for the League of Cities and worked on the agreement, said the election pact is a bitter pill for the municipalities, but it is necessary.

“It was a harsh presentation to the clerks, and I think everyone felt, because we had such a wonderful relationship with [former election supervisors] Jackie Winchester, Theresa LePore and Arthur Anderson, that our supervisor of elections was, in fact, authorized and responsible to canvas our elections, but we found out that they are really only responsible to canvas the county, state and federal elections,” White said.

League of Cities Executive Director Jamie Titcomb told the Town-Crier this week that the agreement is a compromise that protects the municipalities while also meeting the needs of the elections office.

“It’s the best collective agreement we feel we could have engineered,” Titcomb said. “It’s a document we’ve never put in black and white before. It had been more of a gentleman’s agreement.”

Titcomb said he has advised municipal representatives to further negotiate with the supervisor, or go through one election process and correct any problems.

White said Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher’s decision was triggered by the Town of Palm Beach’s election last year where there was a recount and a contested election. “[Palm Beach] refused to pay any of it,” White said, “and I think every other city that has had a contest has paid their own legal cost, but that is what drew her budget down, so she felt this was the necessary thing to do.”

Bucher said the main reason for requiring the new agreements was liability.

“It has been a loose arrangement for decades, and we really needed to solidify some kind of written agreement. We were pay-

As 2010 gets underway, the hopes are that this year will bring some much-needed signs of economic recovery. Throughout 2009, it seemed like the news just kept getting worse, from rising unemployment figures to mass layoffs and a real estate crisis. The western communities felt the full brunt of the waning economy, especially in the real estate market.

However, while home sales fell and foreclosures increased, there was a beacon of hope in a sea of economic unrest — Wellington’s equestrian season. Indeed, 2009 was not only another year of world-class competition for Wellington, but the return of the Palm Beach Steeplechase continued to raise the bar for equestrian entertainment. So, as the current season gets underway at the FTI 2010 Winter Equestrian Festival and the International Polo Club Palm Beach, it’s up to the continued support of the local community to ensure another successful year.

However, while 2010 marks the start of a new decade, the year has a far more significant meaning for Wellington’s equestrian community — the start of polo’s fourth decade in the village. Of course, polo didn’t become an overnight sensation in the area. It took years to cultivate Wellington’s status as one of the world’s premier equestrian venues. Though, it was in 1985 that Prince Charles took to the fields at the old Palm Beach Polo stadium with his wife Princess Diana in tow, putting Wellington in the spotlight like it had never been before. Since then, the area has been a hotbed for celebrity sightings both on and off the

Louda: Letter

Misrepresents The Truth

As I ready my departure from the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, I would like my record to be at least somewhat accurate. I always stand by what I do and say, but to be so misrepresented in a letter published in the TownCrier (Dec. 18, 2009) demands that I correct this blatant untruth.

Within Mrs. Elise Ryan’s letter is this section verbatim: “In contrast, the previous council on which Mrs. Herzog and Dr. Louda served expended staff and council time and financial resources on an attempted hostile takeover of the water control district (opposed by Vice Mayor Dennis Lipp and Mayor David Browning).”

I was indeed part of the vote to perform a study to ascertain if there was any fiscal reasoning to work toward a merger of the town and the water control district. When the report came back that there was not, I and all other council members agreed to live with that report and work with the district. When there was a motion during a subsequent meeting to go forward with preparing a bill to present to the legislature to merge anyway, I was the third and decisive vote to not do so — to the

surprise of many, I might add. I then went forward and worked with the intergovernmental committee and still act as liaison with the district, town and Palm Beach County Water Utilities in an attempt to have reclaimed water piped through the Groves for use as fire suppression.

I thank you for your time and consideration in correcting this overt misrepresentation of history. Dr. Bill Louda, Councilman Loxahatchee Groves

RPB Should Drop Extra Fee

Last Friday, I received a postcard from the Youth Baseball Association of Royal Palm Beach. On the bottom of the card there was something that I had not seen before. It read “new 20 percent non-resident fee.” The association’s web site stated that this is a fee that the Village of Royal Palm Beach is now charging.

I can only assume that due to lower property taxes, the village is trying to recoup some lost revenue at the expense of those who can’t speak for themselves, the children. It’s programs like this one that keep children interested in sports and out of trouble.

With parents losing their jobs and a foreclosure rate in the west-

ern communities at an all-time high, charging this fee will keep some children out of this program.

I guess that we need to ask ourselves one question: when a child gets into trouble, is it more costeffective to hire more deputies and incarcerate the children or keep them in team sports that teach teamwork and positive values?

Royal Palm Beach should rethink the expense because it’s at the expense of our kids.

Frank Schiola

Loxahatchee Groves

Healthcare

Opponents Offer No Solutions

It has always been a source of consternation and amusement to me to read a letter to the editor and listen to our Republican representatives decry healthcare reform and simultaneously offer up nothing in return.

Considering the double-digit inflation of healthcare costs, a reasonable person might ask, what did they do (except start wars) to avert a healthcare crisis while they controlled both houses of Congress and the presidency for six full years?

A recent letter-writer, sounding much like a politician reading talking points, railing against reform:

• Doesn’t increase competition

field, from New Jersey rockers Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi to actor/polo player Tommy Lee Jones.

If horse show promoter Mark Bellissimo and his company Equestrian Sport Productions have proven anything over the past year or so, it’s that equestrian entertainment is something everyone can enjoy. From the creation of the steeplechase event to the continued success of WEF, Bellissimo has made an effort to bridge the gap between the “two Wellingtons” — the equestrians and the non-equestrians. You don’t have to be a die-hard equestrian (or even know how to ride a horse) to make a difference in supporting the industry.

For those who haven’t yet witnessed the fast-paced action of a polo match or the high style of dressage competition, now’s the time to give it a try. For anyone interested in checking it out, there’s really nothing to lose. For the community, there’s plenty to gain. Plus, it’s right in our back yard, which makes it a lot easier on your wallet than a trip down to Miami to see the Marlins or the Dolphins.

The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival begins Jan. 13 and continues through April 4 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (14440 Pierson Road, Wellington). For tickets, visit www.equestriansport.com or call (561) 793-5867. For more information about upcoming Sunday polo matches at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

(yes, and without a public option there will be no competition)

• Doesn’t curb abuses (so you say — what did your party do for six years?)

• Doesn’t fundamentally change the system (obviously it will, or why are the healthcare providers spending many tens of millions of dollars to stop it) I prefer Santa’s “ho, ho, ho” to your announced and pronounced no, no, no! My, it must be nice to sit back and do nothing and then complain when someone tries to do something. Unfortunately, re-election trumps ethics and morality, and having an equitable healthcare system like every industrialized nation in the world. Heck, even the much-maligned Richard Nixon was rebuked when he wanted healthcare visited.

George Unger Wellington

Cuba Is Calling,

Mr. Nielsen

I find I must respond to Mr. Nielsen with his constant drumbeat to Socialism. First, I take exception to his remark “Bush stupidly managing an arguable war.” We won that war, and it was fought over the 3,000 people lost at the Twin Towers. And then he talks about the poor

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going to emergency rooms. The illegal aliens do, but the poor get Medicaid and go to doctors just like you do.

And if you were around reading the papers in 1933, then you must have seen how Hitler rose to power when the economy collapsed. And Hitler started with healthcare reform. Look it up.

And before you refer to the high infant-mortality rate in this country as opposed to others, a study was done, and it was found the high infant-mortality rate is due largely because of the fertility drugs this country uses.

As far as listening to Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck, I doubt very much you ever did, and if you did, it was only for a half-hour, if that. Now what we (the opposition) are against is the government taking over one-sixth of the economy because it’s in trouble. We free Americans can and will fix it. We

don’t want the Canadian healthcare system, and we don’t want the incompetent government, which mismanages everything, in control of it. You say anybody against it is either conservative or has an agenda. Well, I think anyone for it has an agenda. It’s called Socialism. You, Mr. Nielsen, probably welcomes open borders, putting all illegals here on healthcare, tax everything we touch, have convicted felons vote, weaken our military, and I could probably go on. This is the best country in the world with the best healthcare in the world, even with its problems, which we can fix if government gets out of the way and takes its restrictions off (like selling insurance state to state to make it much more affordable). I repeat, Mr. Nielsen, Cuba is calling.

Tom Euell

Wellington

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New York’s Michael Landers: A Ping-Pong Powerhouse At Only 15

National Singles ping-pong champion is? Hang the crown on 15-year-old Michael Landers of Westbury, New York — the youngest ever to win the prestigious diadem.

Remarkably, this five-foot, eight-inch youngster who alsoplays the bassoon and keyboard

and has “perfect pitch” (according to older sister Sara), already has two big league coaches as he wends his way to the top of the table tennis world. For conditioning there is Goran Milanovic, the former discus thrower from Serbia, while ping-pong mentorship comes from Ernesto

Ebuen, a top ten U.S. player who represents the Philippines in international competition. Already, Landers has threedays-a-week training routinely scheduled at a ping-pong emporium in Manhattan with Ebuen. His “sweat” workouts with Milanovic occupy another two, or

sometimes three times a week. His schooling at the Wheatley School on Long Island has been tailored a bit — yes, to accommodate ping-pong. Landers, who took up pingpong at nine while recuperating from a broken left arm, is focused on finishing near the top

at a February tournament in El Salvador, which would qualify him for the Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore. After that, of course, there’s the 2012 Olympics in London. Is Michael’s head still screwed on right? “I’m still 15,” Landers said. “Let me pass tenth grade first!”

Northlake Corridor Meeting Set For Jan. 12 At Seminole Ridge

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

An informational meeting to discuss the Western Northlake Corridor Land Use Study is planned for Tuesday, Jan.12 at 6 p.m. at Seminole Ridge High School.

The study update will provide an assessment of the area’s needs for commercial and office uses, based on population and projected growth, according to county officials. The meeting will include planners from Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and the Indian Tail Improvement District.

ITID Supervisor Mike Erickson said the governments involved have been meeting for the last nine months to reach consensus on the future needs of the area. Although ITID is not listed on the agreement, he said the district has been very interested in the outcome because it will have more impact on Acreage residents than those in West Palm Beach or Palm Beach Gardens.

“It looks like the needs have been met by what we actually have in the planning pipeline now,” Erickson said. “Once they put that commercial center at Northlake and Coconut, that will fulfill the needs, along with the

other commercial sites going in there back to Ibis.”

The study examines the existing land use pattern and the future land uses along Northlake Blvd., generally west of the West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area. Although the area is primarily rural, there has been increasing pressure for growth and development. Also, there is a substantial amount of publicly owned, environmentally sensitive and conservation land within the study area, adding to the need to plan and coordinate nearby development. The study will determine appropriate land uses within the western Northlake Blvd. area in an effort to preserve and enhance the rural character but also recognizing the need for limited development. The study’s goals are to delineate between rural and urban/ suburban uses, discourage urban sprawl and strip commercial development, protect the natural environment, enhance community identity/appearance along the roadway and encourage efficient traffic flow.

Erickson said the needs assessment was based on a previous analysis from the 2005 Palm Beach County Central Western Communities Sector Plan, which was updated to reflect less inten-

sive uses than the original plan. The new study also redefines the service area because of changes, including the Publix shopping center at Orange Blvd and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

“This goes back to the late 1980s when they actually did the last update,” Erickson said. “They did all the population analysis to determine what the population was that was being served and what would be the build-out population for the service area.”

The study also updates what actually has been approved in the corridor and the maximum densities allowed.

“Believe it or not, that was a more daunting task,” Erickson said. “I always thought the county knew what was going on everywhere, but not really. It has all been done piecemeal.”

Erickson said he feels the Northlake corridor study will give planners a realistic approach to what’s on the ground, what’s needed on the ground and what might still be approved. “There’s still a lot of the corridor that could in the far future get more commercial,” he said. “People can buy houses and try and convert them to commercial.”

Erickson said eventually creating more commercial uses with-

out increasing traffic would benefit Acreage residents, who still must drive to Royal Palm Beach, West Palm Beach or Palm Beach Gardens for some services.

“This is a balance between the traffic needs, which means don’t put any stop lights on it, and the need the community has for local services,” Erickson said. “It’s a balance and a properly planned approach to it. I think the study

Flex

New Zoning Category

continued from page 1 he said. “That’s in anticipation of new technology that might come up.”

And new technology may have a place in Wellington, Nemser said.

“We had an amino acid researcher come into Wellington who was very attracted by the flex zoning classification,” he said. “It’s a small start-up business — a high-tech pharmaceutical company. So we’ve had our first success.”

PZA Vice Chair Craig Bachove asked if village staff would have a say in the plans for park-

has been planning oriented, based on real studies, real numbers and the maximum square footage allowed.” When finished, the document will show the needs compared with what is built and what is approved.

“It gives you at least an intelligent baseline to then go forward on taking a position on future development along the corridor,”

ing, traffic and other issues normally covered by the zoning board.

Nemser said village staff would control those issues, but would aim to bring in businesses compatible with the rest of the businesses in the park. He didn’t foresee compatibility issues, though.

PZA Board Member Steve Delai recalled issues in the past such as a heliport in Commerce Park, but said his real concern is with the review process under the new zoning.

“If we move these issues to staff review, we lose the public’s ability for comment and input on the issues,” he said. “We have a whole part of the review process that disappears.”

Nemser said the review process

Erickson said. “I think in the end, it does a pretty good job of protecting the corridor from a transportation standpoint.” The Jan. 12 meeting will feature a brief PowerPoint presentation followed by a question-andanswer session. It will be held in the SRHS media center at 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. For more information, call (561) 2335312.

is changed only for businesses that fall under normal permitted uses within the new zoning regulations. Issues such as a heliport, or anything that could be considered a nuisance to surrounding businesses, would be permitted only under a conditional use. Those uses would require a meeting where the public would have a chance to comment.

“We’re only going to approve something that is logically compatible with what’s already in existence,” he said, adding that village staff will be able to discern businesses like enzyme research from something that could become “obnoxious.”

The ordinance will be presented to the Wellington Village Council for a first reading on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Burglars Target Business In Pointe At Wellington Green

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

DEC. 31 — A business in the Pointe at Wellington Green was burglarized late last Wednesday night. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, a deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded to the business early last Thursday morning after an employee found two cash registers missing. According to the report, sometime between 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. the following morning an unknown burglar entered through an unlocked back door and stole the cash registers. One of the registers did not work, and the other contained $100. The suspects also unsuccessfully attempted to pry off a safe that was mounted to the wall. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects at the time of the report. • • •

DEC. 30 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation responded to a home on 60th Street North in The Acreage last Wednesday morning following a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Tuesday and 8 a.m. last Wednesday, someone entered the victim’s van and stole $8,650 worth of power hand tools, a table saw and a welder generator. The victim discovered his van with the passenger-side sliding door open, the passenger door unlocked and all the contents from the van lying on the ground. According to the report, the victim said he had locked the van, but there were no signs of forced entry. There were no witnesses or suspects at the time of the report.

old Clifford Schaeffer driving a Dodge truck belonging to the victim’s wife. The victim ran after the vehicle and got a clear view of Schaeffer while banging on the passenger side window of the truck. The victim also found items missing from his family’s cars including a GPS, iPhone charger, a radar detector and two other cell phone chargers. Twenty minutes later, a deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation observed the victim’s truck parked on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. According to the report, as the deputy approached the truck, Schaeffer exited the vehicle, jumped a guardrail and ran into the woods. A perimeter was formed on the road, and a K9 unit found Schaeffer in the woods where he was arrested and taken to the county jail. The victim later identified him as the man who had stolen the truck. Schaeffer was charged with grand theft, burglary and petty theft.

JAN. 3 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in Eastwood last Sunday night in response to a criminal mischief complaint. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 and 8:45 p.m., someone threw a brick paver through the windshield of the victim’s Jeep Cherokee. The victim had no explanation as to why someone would damage his property. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

DEC. 31 — A Royal Palm Beach woman was arrested last Thursday night on drug charges following a traffic stop for a suspended license. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach ran a computer check on 33-year-old Michelle Rogan, who was driving down Southern Blvd., and found that her license had been suspended. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and asked Rogan if she would consent to a search of the vehicle, which she agreed to. According to the report, a search of the vehicle found a small brown plastic container with white powder on the back floorboard in plain view. The powder tested positive for cocaine, and Rogan was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, given a notice to appear and released at the scene.

JAN. 3 — A West Palm Beach man was arrested for driving under the influence early Sunday morning after he was found passed out at the entrance gate to the Olympia community. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Wellington substation found 36-year-old Stefan Thompson asleep in his vehicle. Thompson was unable to perform roadside tasks and was found to have a blood alcohol level of .190. He was placed under arrest and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

JAN. 3 — A Port St. Lucie man was arrested in The Acreage last Sunday morning following an auto theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim and his family heard a truck start up outside his home on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and ran outside to witness 27-year-

JAN. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded to Commerce Park East early Monday morning in response to a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30 and 6 a.m. Monday, someone cut the lock off the side door of the victim’s trailer and stole several pieces of landscaping equipment valued at more than $16,000. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

JAN. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched to the Porto Sol community Tuesday morning after several appliances were stolen from an unoccupied home. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. the following morning, someone disabled the home’s alarm and removed six appliances. The suspects backed a vehicle into the garage, closed the door, loaded the vehicle and left. There were minor scratches on the rear sliding glass door, but no other damage. According to the report, the complainant secured the home and turned on the alarm before leaving, and that a sales representative was in the home an hour later and noted a window open and the alarm beeping. The complainant said the sales representative turned the alarm back on and secured the home. The stolen appliances were valued at approximately $4,750. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

DEC. 28 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in Versailles on Tuesday morning regarding a vehicle theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim found her red 2007 Dodge Caliber missing from her driveway. The victim said she was up to date on her payments and hadn’t given anyone permission to use the car. There were no suspects or security video available at the time of the report.

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

Palm Beach County residents who are unable to make it to Wellington for the 2010 winter equestrian season will be able to enjoy all of the action from the comfort of their own homes as polo, dressage and show jumping are being broadcast on independent television station WHDTV.

“What we’re planning to do is four nights a week in high-definition over the air broadcast — on cable and DirecTV — show jumping, dressage and polo,” said Ken Braddick, who was integral in setting up the broadcasts.

The announcement came at a press conference Wednesday, Dec. 30 at the International Polo

Club Palm Beach in Wellington. “We’re obviously very excited to be featuring polo this season,” Braddick said.

The events will be broadcast on DirecTV’s channel 44, on Comcast channel 438 in high definition, and Comcast channel 17 in standard definition, Braddock said.

“We cover approximately one million homes in South Florida, plus another couple of hundredthousand homes in Boston, and we’re in discussion with AT&T U-Verse and NBC Universal for national distribution,” Braddick said.

The Sunday 3 p.m. polo games will be broadcast at 8 p.m. the following Monday, and Thursday’s

Grand Prix show jumping will air at 8 p.m. each Friday. Saturday night’s broadcast will feature a mix of events, and the week’s major event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will air Sunday night. In addition to the polo games, the channel will also go behind the scenes at polo to get player interviews and a closer look at the sport.

“Polo has some amazing characteristics that are different than jumping and dressage,” Braddick said. “So we will be going behind the scenes and talking to some of the stars, both human and equine — well we won’t be talking to the horses, but we’ll be looking at them.”

The polo season kicked off Sunday, Jan. 3 at the International Polo Club with wins by the Wanderers/Isla Carroll and EFG Bank teams in the first round of the single elimination 20-goal Iglehart Cup. The Wanderers/Isla Carroll defeated Bendabout 16-13 with seven goals by Kris Kampsen, five by Sugar Erskine and four by Nacho Figueras. EFG Bank took the win from Zacara 13-11 with eight goals by Luis Escobar, four by Poncho Bensadon and one by Andres Weisz.

Polo will continue this Sunday at the International Polo Club with the final of the 20-goal Iglehart Cup. Visit www.international poloclub.com for more info.

W4CY Internet Radio Show Discusses Healthcare Reform Effort

By Carol Porter Town-Crier Staff Report

A forum on healthcare reform hosted by W4CY Radio last week brought forward diverse opinions and some unanswered questions about the proposed federal legislation still pending in Congress.

W4CY’s Peter Wein and Dean Piper, along with Harriet Lerman, hosted the Dec. 29 broadcast at the station’s Lake Worth Road office, where panelists from the healthcare and insurance industries joined elected officials and progressive activists. Within the healthcare debate, the panelists discussed affordability, pre-existing conditions and the role that insurance companies and doctors play in healthcare.

In addition to Wein, Piper and Lerman, panelists included State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-West Palm Beach), Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Kevin DiLallo, Dan Liftman of Congressman Alcee Hastings’ office, insurance agents Allan Mergaman and Dave Knapp, and progressive activists Anna Fonfa, Susan Van Houten and Lisa Tilson. In addition to their own questions and issues, the panel took e-mailed questions from listeners.

“We all feel that healthcare must be affordable. We need to go forward so that everyone will have equal and fair healthcare in this country,” Lerman said, opening the discussion.

But opinions differed over how to achieve the goals.

“We need to stand up for what’s right in the House bill,” said Lerman, who said she favored its provisions over the Senate version that passed along a party-line vote last month. “We need to demand our leaders finish healthcare reform. Lower- to middle-income families must be able to afford healthcare insurance. We need to hold health insurance companies accountable with strong regulation and consumer protection. We must be given the choice of a national public health insurance option available from day one.”

Lerman then asked a question about healthcare in places like Canada, France and Sweden as compared to that of the United States.

Wein noted that people in Sweden and France believe their healthcare programs are among the best available. Piper concurred, but noted that Sweden has a higher tax rate to support its

healthcare program. Piper wondered if people in the United States are willing to pay higher taxes for healthcare and have less of their salary available to them.

Piper, who used to sell insurance, said that most insurance companies are only concerned about one thing: the bottom line. People want to blame doctors and other health professionals for the problem, but those in the medical industry are not the problem.

“As someone who used to sell health insurance,” said Piper, “and dealing with insurance companies, it is all about business. A lot of times, the American people want to blame the doctors. But the doctors are simply puppets who have to do what the pharmaceutical and insurance companies dictate.”

Insurance agent Dave Knapp agreed the industry contributes to problems like affordability, but disagreed that the government’s proposal will be beneficial.

Knapp said he has difficulty getting insurance because of a preexisting condition and is insured only because he gets VA benefits as a Vietnam veteran. “As a Vietnam veteran, I am grandfathered in,” Knapp said. “If I wasn’t, I would be one of those people out there with no insurance. Here is my concern, not only as a veteran, but as an American, that the day we let our government tell us that we have to take a certain kind of health insurance program is the day that we have bigger issues than we have ever imagined.”

Pafford said he believes that everyone in the country needs the opportunity to have a governmentsponsored insurance program, the so-called public option.

“Personally, I’m disappointed that the public option was not a part of this, because I think you need to further compete with an industry that is so greedy,” he said. “You will continue the same business practices that have been in

place for many, many years. In terms of Florida, we are looking at cutting another $2 billion this year, and we’ve already got wait lists for people in need of basic services in terms of programs that will keep them out of nursing homes. They are on waiting lists. We have a system that is not taking care of people. Yet we’re fed these sound bites that people are really believing that this bill is bad for the individual, when in fact it’s not bad.”

DiLallo, who has criticized the healthcare reform effort for not addressing malpractice lawsuits, said such lawsuits can limit access to healthcare. If a doctor were sued, DiLallo said, that doctor may choose to stop treating difficult cases or taking patients on Medicare. “I don’t know if any of you have ever been sued,” DiLallo said. “It only takes one time to get someone who says I’m suing you for $5 million, and for you to say I’m going to start selecting my patients. We’re not going to do difficult cases anymore. I will send them somewhere else. It definitely alters the patterns of physicians who practice medicine.”

DiLallo said there is much ambiguity in the House and Senate bills, which he hopes will be resolved when the bills go to the conference committee. He concurred with Tilson that individuals should develop a good relationship with their physicians, and he appreciates the system in the United States where healthcare isn’t rationed.

“We have to do everything we can to keep patients alive,” DiLallo said, “and we do. We have the capacity and the technology to do that. Can we sit back and say we are not going to use these resources to keep this person alive anymore? I don’t think we as a society are ready to do that.”

Liftman, representing Congressman Hastings, said his boss

is pleased with the House version of the bill.

“It contained most of what he felt should be there,” Hastings said. “The Senate’s version is ridiculous. We definitely need public healthcare. We need something that will take care of all of our citizens. There has to be major change. There won’t be as long as

we don’t control the financing that is controlling our U.S. Senators and some of our members of Congress. Healthcare is a right. That’s how it is treated in most countries. If you don’t have your healthcare, you don’t have anything.”

For more information on W4CY Radio, visit www.w4cy. com or call (561) 340-1490.

PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

Allan Mergaman and Harriet Lerman.

Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Kevin DiLallo and insurance agent David Knapp.

Peter Wein (back) speaks while Allan Mergaman, Harriet Lerman and State Rep. Mark Pafford listen.

Now On TV — Ken Braddick explains the new television schedule as John Wash of the International Polo Club looks on. PHOTO

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Jewish Bingo

Jan. 13 At RPB’s

Temple Beth Zion

Temple Beth Zion will host a great evening of “Jewish bingo” on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

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at 129 Sparrow Drive. For more information, call (561) 798-8888.

Little Smiles Gift Gathering Jan. 16

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to its “Red and White Party in the Park” on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Tuskeegee Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). The event is a gift gathering for the Little Smiles 2010 Stars Ball. Guests are asked to bring a cash donation or gift valued at $50 or more to benefit the Little Smiles Stars Ball silent auction. With a donation, guests will enjoy a lunch buffet, a complimentary drink ticket and a day of fun and laughter. The Stars Ball will take place on Feb. 13 at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace. Space is limited. RSVP to Raina Ruelle at (561) 262-8590 or via e-mail at rruelle@littlesmiles.org.

Yard Sale

Jan. 9 In The Acreage

A yard sale will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 13387 82nd Street North in The Acreage.

The sale will include clothing, toys, household wares and miscellaneous items. It will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until everything is gone.

For more information, call Kim at (561) 204-3481.

Wolfe To Speak At Wellington Library Jan. 29

Author Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe will be on hand Friday, Jan. 29 at the Wellington library to present a lecture on “The Humor of Molly Goldberg.”

The one-hour lecture will begin at 2:30 p.m. A book signing will be held immediately after her talk.

Wolfe is the author of two books: Yiddish for Dog & Cat Lovers and Are Yentas, Kibitzers & Tummlers Weapons of Mass Instruction? Yiddish Trivia

The Wellington library is located at 1951 Royal Fern Drive. For more information, call the library at (561) 790-6070.

New Candidate Training Program Starts Jan. 12

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office has launched a Candidate Training Program. Workshops are free and will be available to any interested person beginning this month.

The first workshops will be held on Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and Feb. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Supervisor of Elections main office (240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach).

The Candidate Training Program will provide information on how to become a candidate, filing document requirements, a general outline of election laws in Florida, and financial accounting and reporting requirements.

“I believe the Candidate Training Program will provide individuals who want to run for office with the necessary information and tools they need to become a candidate,” Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher said. “It will also supply people who are interested in becoming involved in campaigns important information

about rules, requirements and election laws.”

To register for one of the scheduled workshops, call the office at (561) 656-6200 or e-mail the Candidate Department at patty@ pbcelections.org.

RPB Hosting Trip To Maltz Jupiter Theatre Show

The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) is planning a trip to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre to see La Cage Aux Folles on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The trip includes first balcony seats, plus roundtrip transportation. The fee is $40. Registration runs through Friday, Jan. 15. For more information, call Dolly Hughes at (561) 790-5149.

New Dinosaur Exhibit Opens At Science Museum

Something big is coming to the South Florida Science Museum beginning Jan. 16 through May 2. “Diggin’ Dinosaurs: An Adventure Millions of Years in the Making” features many of the most feared terrestrial carnivores including the massive Giganotosaurus, a genus of carcharodontosaurid dinosaur that lived 98 to 96 million years ago, to other largerthan-life predators including, the Monolophosaurus, Tuojiangosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor.

This hands-on exhibit enables visitors to experience dinosaurs by

handling an Oviraptor egg, excavating a skeleton or taking a turn at the Wheel of Dinosaur Misfortune. The South Florida Science Museum is hosting “Diggin’ Dinosaurs” as part of the celebration commemorating the discovery of Suzie, the Ice Age mastodon currently on display at the museum. The skeleton was found in excellent condition during an excavation project in West Palm Beach in 1969. Suzie was a juvenile mastodon, a type of pre-historic elephant that roamed Florida and much of North America during Earth’s most recent Ice Age.

The South Florida Science Museum has been a resource for scientific information for nearly a half century with the mission of exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding of science and technology. Through a strong partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, the museum serves as a resource for learning which complements and supplements formal educational environments.

“Diggin’ Dinosaurs: An Adventure Millions of Years in the Making” is a paleontology-based exhibition that is expected to welcome school students, as well as residents and visitors from Palm Beach County and beyond.

Located in West Palm Beach, the museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. For more about “Diggin’ Dinosaurs,” visit the museum’s web site at www.sfsm. org or call (561) 832-1988.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Debbie Russell guides her Australian shepherd Allie through the weave poles. Jake, a cocker spaniel, gives his owner Matt Taylor a high five.

Trichia Boychuk with her poodle Coco and Lori Patterson with her labradoodle Maggie.

Donna the Buffalo performs for the crowd.

Marla and Bill Abraham, Dara Rustaci and Stacey Rupert.

Ann Hall and Damian Deprospero.

Alex Stevens III with his mom Kris Stevens.

Jeri Edgar, Pauline Parlato and Evelyn Regan from Wellington.

Nilu Jimenez-Roth, Bonnie Stevens, Jackie Sisler and Colleen Hendrickson.

Katrina Solomon watches her daughter Kelsey color an educational paper.

Kangen Living Water agents Barbara and Kimberly Branch and Cynthia Owen.

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reception.

A photo of the wedding party.

The

Palm Beach Zoo celebrated “green” practices on Jan. 2. Representatives from various environmental agencies were on hand to educate guests about how to be ecologically friendly, from rain barrels to cell phone recycling. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

& Noble in Wellington.

ArtStart Wraps Gifts To Benefit Scholarship Fund

ArtStart

ArtStart, whose mission is to provide educational opportunities in the arts, was selected as one of the non-profit organizations to work the Barnes & Noble giftwrapping table in December. The gift-wrapping service is provided at no charge, but customers are free to give tips to the organization whose volunteers are wrapping their gifts.

“As a result of our selection by Barnes & Noble, we collected enough in tips to fund one of our 2010 Youth Art Scholarships,” ArtStart founder and president Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi said. “We can’t thank Barnes & Noble and their customers enough for their generosity.”

Parssi was also pleased that among the ArtStart volunteers were seven high school students who were able to log community service hours. “We want to thank all of our volunteers, without whose help we could never have managed,” she said.

Volunteering for ArtStart were: Larry Adkinson, Kaci Bennett, Suzanne Bennett, Marilyn Berns, Anne Boodheshwar, Bobbie Brubaker, Jenny Dixon, Mary Dixon, Brianna Erickson, Mary Inglis, Allison Parssi, Isabella Valdescruz, Crystal Yan and Felicia Yan.

The ArtStart Youth Art Scholarship is available to fifth-grade students who are applying for acceptance as visual arts majors at Bak Middle School of the Arts.

The $250 scholarship is intended to help defray the cost of attending a portfolio development course and may also pay for items such as art supplies and other materials needed to create a winning portfolio and increase the chances for a successful audition.

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2010 ArtStart Youth Art Scholarship is Friday, Oct. 15. Applications may be downloaded by visiting www. artstartinc.org or obtained via email at info@artstartinc.org. For more information, call ArtStart at (561) 635-2037.

Area Students Among Winners At Rising Star Vocal Scholarship Competition

The Rising Star Vocal Scholarship Competition was the highlight of the Women of Note’s annual show “In the Spotlight: Rising Stars” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Palm Beach Community College Eissey Campus theater in Palm Beach Gardens.

Each of the six finalists performed two selections, and based on audience votes were awarded scholarships provided by the Women of Note Chorus. In addition to the exciting competition, the Women of Note took the stage with their outstanding four-part a cappella harmony, innovative choreography and dazzling costumes. It was an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

Kelley McGillicuddy, a senior

at the King’s Academy, placed first and was awarded a scholarship of $500. In second place was Nicole Granet, a sophomore at Spanish River High School, who was awarded $400. Third place, with a scholarship of $300, was Clydia Jeudy, a senior at Forest Hill High School. A $200 fourth-place scholarship was awarded to Erin Boyle, a sophomore at Boca Raton High School; Kings Academy junior Mikah Adams and Palm Beach Central High School senior Eva May, the respective fifth- and sixth-place competitors, were awarded scholarships of $100 each. For more information about the Women of Note Chorus, visit www.womenofnote.com.

Counselor Association Honors Emerald Cove

Emerald Cove Middle School has received the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. Emerald Cove Middle School, as well as 35 other schools from 16 states that reach across the K-12 spectrum, have been recognized for making an exemplary commitment to comprehensive school counseling programs, ASCA officials announced on Dec. 14.

The RAMP designation, awarded to schools that align with the criteria set in the ASCA National Model, recognizes those schools

that are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. More than 250 schools have received the RAMP designation since the program’s inception.

Pat Nailor, ASCA’s 2009-10 president, said the recipients are to be commended for their dedication to serving all students and demonstrating how effective school counseling programs can make a difference in students’ lives.

“This fall’s RAMP honorees

have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” Nailor said. “This designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to continue to strive for success.

RAMP applications are reviewed by a panel of school counseling professionals. The next submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2010. For more information on the program, visit www.ascanational model.org/RAMP.

The American School Counselor Association is a worldwide

WCS Hosts Thanksgiving Performance

The 50 bright-eyed PK3 students at Wellington Christian School sang for their parents Nov. 23 in the school’s auditorium. Fully costumed as pilgrims and Indians, the group of three-yearolds enthusiastically gave their first performance of the school year. Immediately following the performance, the students and their parents enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast.

The teachers at Wellington Christian School did an excellent job preparing this group of students for their exciting day, leaving the parents delighted and engaged.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonchristian.com.

nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. Founded in 1952, ASCA supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school, but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. The association provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to 26,000 professional school counselors around the globe. For more information, visit www.schoolcounselor.org.

WCS Students Visit Vero Ranch

On Oct. 22 and 23, the secondary students at Wellington Christian School traveled to Life for Youth Ranch in Vero Beach for their high school retreat. Jonathan Bonar, the campus pastor at Christ Fellowship, spoke to the students about making a difference in their school. The retreat gave the students the opportunity to bond with their teachers and classmates and start new friendships.

“I really enjoyed spending time with my friends and getting to know other classmates,” David Manoharan said of his experience. “It was a great way to become closer to my teachers and peers.”

The students had a memorable time and look forward to next year.

Rising Stars — (L-R) Clydia Jeudy, third place; Kelley McGillicuddy, first place; Mikah Adams, fifth place; Erin Boyle, fourth place; Eva May, sixth place; and Nicole Granet, second place.

ArtStart founder and president Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi with Maryann Hanley, community relations manager at the Barnes

Wellington Christian School students in costume during their Thanksgiving performance on Nov. 23.

POLO & EQUESTRIAN

Classic Equine Equipment, Idlewild To Sponsor Tack Awards At WEF

Horse show participants at the worldrenowned FTI 2010 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington are known for building exquisite tack rooms and stabling areas during the winter show circuit.

Thanks to the new Classic Tack Room Awards, sponsored by Classic Equine Equipment and their South Florida distributors Idlewild Furnishing, tack rooms at the prestigious show will be even fancier during the 2010 circuit as barns compete to win the Classic Tack Room Award.

Each week during the 2010 season, which runs Jan. 13 to April 4, the Classic Tack Room Award will be presented to one winner stabled on the show grounds. Tack and stabling areas will be judged on aesthetics and suitability. Weekly winners will be selected by a panel of spotters and will be presented a lavish award at a photo presentation in the stabling area.

Adam Busse, owner of Classic Equine Equipment, a nationally recog-

PBIEC Welcomes

Pooch Paddock

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Equestrian

nized leader in quality horse stall systems and barn accessories, is thrilled to be sponsoring the Classic Tack Room Award.

“At Classic Equine Equipment, we believe in classic style, beauty and craftsmanship,” Busse said. “It is always exciting to see the effort and creativity that the barns on the show grounds put into their tack rooms and stabling areas, and now they will have the chance to be rewarded for their presentations.”

Traditionally, the sky has been the limit as barns have competed unofficially to design the most exciting and inviting tack rooms on the show grounds.

“Now the competition will be official, and I know we will be seeing some amazing set-ups at WEF,” said John Grimes, owner of Idlewild Furnishing, the top source for equine safari chic furnishings for home and stable. “As the South Florida distributor of Classic Equine Equipment, we are excited to sponsor the tack room award Together

Equestrian Festival season. In addition, the facility will be a safe haven for the “Lost Leash Lounge,” housing dogs that are found wandering around the show grounds. Pooch Paddock includes a comfortable tented facility with doggie furniture and shavings. The facility will operate Wednesday through Sundays from 7:30 a.m. until the rings close. Daycare rates include options for a half-day or full-day visit, as well as supervised play group or private paddocks. Discounts are available for weekly or

our companies represent beautiful barns and accessories at their best.”

Classic Equine Equipment was founded in 1991 with the mission of providing quality products. For six years in a row, Classic Equine Equipment horse stalls and equipment have been the products of choice in the National Frame Builders Association’s “Barn of the Year” contest. Idlewild Furnishing features a beautiful showroom in Wellington and brings the exotic world of the British West Indies to America. The showroom offers customers a stunning tour of high-end furnishings, much of it unique and equestrianrelated for home and barn.

The 2010 Classic Tack Room Awards will kick off the first week of WEF, and all barns on the show grounds are encouraged to find their inner equestrian interior decorator and take part.

For more on Classic Equine Equipment, visit www.classic-equine.com.

For more on Idlewild Furnishing, visit www.idlewildfurnishings.com.

multi-week packages. Reservations are currently being accepted for properly vaccinated dogs. For reservations, call Kratish at (917) 664-3435 or email poochpaddock@gmail.com. For more info., visit www.pooch paddock.com. In addition to the Pooch Paddock, Debbie Vaughn of Debbie’s Mobile Pet Grooming will be providing grooming services for dogs several days a week during the Winter Equestrian Festival. Debbie’s mobile grooming unit will be conveniently located near the Pooch Paddock by Tent 9 on

the South Grounds. Appointments can be made by calling Vaughn at (561) 792-1175.

Polo Lessons

Offered At P.B.

Riding Academy

Equestrian Sport Productions has announced a partnership between the Palm Beach Riding Academy and El Sur Polo Club. The academy, located at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, has been providing training for all ages and levels of

show jumping for the past two years. El Sur Polo Club, headed by Dominic State and Roberto Narvaja, has been teaching polo at its Wellington facility since 2006.

El Sur Polo Club is a full-service polo school that trains beginners through advanced polo players. The facility houses its own arena that hosts junior, scholastic and professional tournaments. Narvaja, originally from Argentina, is a two-goal player and has run several other successful polo training programs. State, a threegoal player and HPA-certified

coach, hails from England and serves as the head instructor and polo manager of the club. State’s equine talents range from pony club to show jumping as well as polo.

Polo lessons are available immediately at the Palm Beach Riding Academy and may be arranged by contacting Palm Beach Riding Academy Director Rosemary Bertin at (561) 371-9598 or via e-mail at cubbybertin@ comcast.net. Private polo lessons are priced at $150 per hour. Group lessons and practices may also be arranged.

Classic Equine Equipment’s Adam Busse and Idlewild Furnishing’s John Grimes.

ROYAL PALM KARATE STUDENTS EARN RANK

Students from Royal Palm Beach High School’s karate classes were recently tested and promoted to their ninth kyu (first level) belt ranks. The students have been with Sensei Keith Moore at the high school since the classes began in September as part of the adult continuing education program. In traditional Japanese martial arts, students have a total of nine levels to obtain before receiving the rank of black belt. On average, the time frame is anywhere between five to seven years to obtain black belt rank. The students are now continuing their training at the main karate school located at 585 105th Avenue N., Suite 18-B in Royal Palm Beach. For more information about classes, call (561) 8041002 or visit the school’s web site at www.floridagenbukai.com.

Pictured above are: (front row, L-R) Hannah Fyfe, Taylor Fyfe, Talia Johnson and Peyton Santiago; (second row) Frank Caturano, Seth Webster, Ryan Nunes and Nathanael Johnson; (back row) assistant instructor Maritsa Moore, Andrew Luscavich, Joshua Johnson, Brian Ormsby and Sensei Keith Moore.

Legion Auxiliary Presents Five-Star Banner

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 was honored to present a Five-Star Banner to a relative of the Seder family. Greg Tindall, son of Laura Tindall, is a cousin of the five young men from one family who have answered the call.

The Blue Star banners have been presented since World War I. They are given to family members to honor loved ones who have gone to fight for the U.S. The banners are placed in a window of the house, so everyone can see it and know that a family member is in the service.

The banner is a white flag with a red border and a blue star in the center to represent each mil-

itary person from the family who is in service. The Five-Star Banner is very special because it tells all who see it that the Seder family has five members who decided they wanted to protect America. They are:

• Cody Seder, 27, Army — Currently stationed in North Carolina (artillery), he served three 18month tours in Iraq and expects to be shipped to Iraq in December. Having served eight years, Cody decided to become career military.

• Luke Seder, 26, Air Force a medevac currently stationed in Afghanistan.

• Dilon Seder, 24, Navy Sea-

bees — Recently joined and is in basic training.

• Jarod Seder, 24, Air Force Recently transferred from South Carolina to Las Vegas for deploy-

ment for his second tour of duty in Iraq.

• Dalton Seder, 19, Air Force — Stationed in Ohio, Dalton is in communications.

Unit 367 members gather around Greg Tindall, who accepted the Five-Star Banner in honor of his five cousins.

Carol Perrine presents the Five-Star Banner to Greg Tindall.

Unit President Marge Herzog and Post Commander Bob Meyer show pictures of Seder family members in the military.

Catholic Charities Gears Up For Annual Benefit Jan. 24 In Palm Beach

Catholic Charities has announced Jan. 24 as the date of its 14th Annual Bishop’s Reception. More than 250 guests are expected to gather at Palm Beach’s Mara-Lago Club to celebrate and support the work of Catholic Charities, one of the largest social service organizations in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast.

“Our menu of services is designed to support the individual from birth until death,” board member and event chairman Dr. William Adkins said. “The demand for those services has never been greater, and we hope the community will rally in support by attending this elegant reception.”

For more than 25 years, Catholic Charities has served the fivecounty Palm Beach Diocese by providing programs that empow-

er individuals, families, children and couples to live healthy, meaningful and productive lives. Services include: crisis pregnancy counseling, after-school and summer camp programs, parish nurse education, mental health counseling, health management and referral, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement assistance, an Indian River County homeless shelter, and elder guardianship and support.

Bishop Gerald Barbarito will be on hand for the evening to welcome guests and thank the generous individual contributors and corporate sponsors. Private support of Catholic Charities’ programs helps the agency reach more than 20,000 people annually.

Foundation support for the reception comes from the JC Foun-

dation, the Frank J. Lewis Foundation and the Lawrence W. Sanders Foundation. Corporate sponsors include Anderson Moore Construction, Guia Brown and Chung Wong of Raymond James Palm Beach, the Celedinas Insurance Group, J. Patrick Fitzgerald & Associates, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Northern Trust, C. Brooks Ricca Jr. & Associates and TD Bank.

Philanthropists John and Marianne Castle will be the 2010 honorees. Tickets to the 14th Annual Bishop’s Reception start at $275. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a lavish hors d’oeuvres buffet, open bar and music by the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble. For more information on Catholic Charities or on the Bishop’s Reception, call (561) 775-9579.

Oasis Compassion Agency Hosts Annual Gift Party

More than 300 children received toys on Saturday, Dec. 12 during the annual “Touch a Heart for Christmas” gift party.

The event was sponsored by the Oasis Compassion Agency and co-sponsored by Boca Ratonbased Jarden Consumer Solutions, Greenacres and Lake Worth postal workers, the Park Vista High School Key Club, MDR Chiropractic and many other friends of Oasis. The co-sponsors adopted several children, and the children were able to choose specific gifts. The children were either past or present clients of the Oasis Compassion Agency.

The annual event was held this year at Palm Beach Baptist Church. Oasis Compassion Agency is the area’s non-profit food and clothing resource center. Oasis

Nicholas DeMeo Completes Army Fire Training

Army Pvt. Nicholas DeMeo has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.

The field artillery specialists serve in intelligence activities including target processing in field artillery, cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery and maneuver brigade, and headquarters and fire-support elements.

operates out of three locations in Greenacres.

In 2009, Oasis processed close to 800 families in the county, representing approximately 3,200 individuals.

“I am always truly impressed by the generosity of the public during this time,” CEO Sharon Gill said. “There were over 1,000 gifts purchased by our various sponsors, and every child received at least one gift, but many received up to three or four depending on the sponsor. Oasis is truly thankful for the faithfulness and commitment of our many donors.”

For more information on how you can be involved with this important community agency, call Gill at (561) 967-4066 or visit the agency’s web site www.oasis compassion.org.

The course is designed to train students to establish, maintain and operate radio and wire communications and speech security equipment, including encoding and decoding messages. They also must prepare and maintain daily staff journals, fire-support situation maps, charts and other fire-support and target processing procedures, records and documents. In addition, students assist in initiating requests for field artillery, mortar, naval gunfire and aerialdelivered munitions, and emplace, maintain and assist in the operation of laser range finders, target

designation and night-observation devices.

DeMeo is the son of Kathleen DeMeo of West Palm Beach and a 2009 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School.

Luis Quesada Graduates Army Basic Training

Army National Guard PFC Luis Quesada has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of train-

ing, Quesada studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, the military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field-training exercises. Quesada is the son of Jose Quesada of West Palm Beach and a 2009 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.

HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN

The Hanley family of Royal Palm Beach enjoyed a festive evening on Dec. 7 at the Village of Royal Palm Beach’s Christmas tree lighting at Veterans Park. Shown here are Matt, Brian and Lauren Hanley with Anna and Angelica Garcia.

WHO’S NEW!

Brandon Nicholas Guillaume — son of Sheila and Byrnes Guillaume of Loxahatchee Groves was born at Wellington Regional Medical Center on Dec. 16.

Gabrielle Jean Mulvay daughter of Jacquelyn and David Mulvay of Royal Palm Beach was born at Wellington Regional Medical Center on Dec. 16.

Kendrick Leo Fervil — son of Kennisha Collymore and Pierre

Fervil of Wellington was born at Wellington Regional Medical Center on Dec. 17.

Chloe Angela Maher daughter of Angela and Jason Maher of Royal Palm Beach was born at Wellington Regional Medical Center on Dec. 22.

Danilo Jay and Noel Thomas Garza — sons of Liza Garza of Wellington were born at Wellington Regional Medical Center on Dec. 23.

Some of the more than 300 children and parents gather in anticipation of the toys.

Bishop Gerald Barbarito

West Palm Beach Antiques Festival Returns To Fairgrounds Feb. 5-7

West Palm Beach Antiques Festival owners Kay and Bill Puchstein reported an outstanding event Jan. 1-3 to open the new year. It was the largest crowd since the Puchsteins assumed ownership, more than twice the attendance of the December event, and even larger than last year’s February Spectacular. The Modernism section was a hit and seemed to draw younger buyers. This year’s February Antiques Spectacular, Feb. 5-7, is shaping up to be even better. More than 1,000 dealers are expected to set up shop for the three-day extravaganza at the Americraft Expo

St. Jean Seeking Council Seat

continued from page 3 ton, he said. “Statistics show that when we’re done with the residential foreclosures, businesses will be next,” he said. “With Wellington being a bedroom community, we have to fight to keep the business we do have here. We need to make sure we provide them with the necessary tools to operate here.”

St. Jean is a member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Palms West Chamber of Commerce.

Keeping businesses in the area is key to helping ease the unemployment rate, he said. “Businesses create more jobs for our residents,” he said. “Our taxes need

Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds. While it is always nice to see new dealer faces, veteran festivalgoers will be pleased to see many familiar faces, among them Dee De Corey and her husband Bob. The Coreys have made a name for themselves in innovative lighting applications over the years, and this year is no different. This year they are concentrating on dropshower chandeliers with elegant gold aurene pulled feather shades. Bob specializes in antique lighting repair and restoration and has recently expanded his stock. The Coreys have presented their

to be kept as moderate as possible so we can keep more businesses in Wellington.”

St. Jean also hopes more employment in the area will lead to a decline in crime, but said he is prepared to tackle the issue closely on the council. “In order to solve the problem, you have to look to the root of it,” he said. “It’s OK to put a Band-Aid on it, but then you just have to keep replacing it.”

St. Jean has experience with crime prevention, too. He founded the Haitian American Coalition, which has programs to help keep youth from becoming criminals. “A few years ago we organized a march against violence with the Sheriff’s Office in Lantana,” he said. “We were able to focus on that area and bring crimes to an end.”

St. Jean hopes his story of coming from an impoverished nation

art at the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival since 1985. They most enjoy the mix and match of antiques, decorator items and designer ideas. They are among the dealers who will provide an “insight in a minute” to interested visitors to their booth, and they are brimming with enthusiasm and ideas. Dee Dee also continues her private one-on-one three-day instruction sessions in Victorian lamp shade construction for interested customers. The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is the focal point for hundreds of dealers and collectors of antique furniture, china, silver,

and finding success will inspire the community’s youth to steer away from crime.

“I figured out the American dream,” he said. “I was a young man who came to this country at a young age because I knew it doesn’t matter where you come from. You can do great things. If you focus on your own business — go to school, work and obey the laws — you can be successful.”

Two Wellington council seats and the mayor’s post are up for election in March. Other announced candidates include Mayor Darell Bowen, who is seeking re-election, and Councilman Howard Coates, who is running for election to his appointed seat. Qualifying begins at noon Jan. 26 and ends at noon Feb. 9. The election will be held Tuesday, March 9.

glassware, jewelry, linens, fine art, kitchenalia, toys and dolls, decorative accessories, fine collectibles and more.

Show hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7. Early buyers’ admission from 9 a.m. to noon Friday is $25 and is valid for the entire weekend. Daily admission is $7 for adults and $6 for seniors. Anyone under 16 is admitted free. There is no charge for parking.

For more information, call the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival at (941) 697-7475, e-mail info@wpbaf.com or visit www. wpbaf.com.

Bucher Agreement With RPB

continued from page 3 ing for legal ads and for some trainers to train the poll workers and we also had some legal liability. We experienced a lawsuit with one of the cities,” Bucher said, referring to the Town of Palm Beach recount. “The entire tax base in Palm Beach County covered that legal bill, and that’s not equitable for the taxpayers in Palm Beach County.”

An indemnity clause in the new agreement requires the municipality to pay for legal fees.

“We will be absorbing the usual expenses in our office,” Bucher stressed. “The only expenses

that will be included [in the agreement] will be the actual hard costs that happen as a result of the city having that election — legal ads, training, maybe some staff overtime for the hourly employees.”

Municipalities historically have paid for poll workers and delivery of the voting machines to the precincts, she noted. “The good news is we went out for bids for a new moving company at about a third the previous cost,” Bucher said. “It used to be $120, now it’s going to be $47 per location. We also went out to bid for ballots, and the ballot cost will decrease 10 cents per ballot. That’s very substantial for our office. We order over a million ballots a year, so we will be passing on that cost savings to the cities.” Bucher said she does not antic-

ipate much extra income for her office due to the agreements. “This is a few thousand dollars here and there depending on the size of the city,” Bucher said. “We have saved the taxpayers of Palm Beach County in this budget year over $2 million.” Bucher’s budget will reflect the money that the cities are paying, she said, but added that it won’t be substantial.

“I don’t expect it to be even close to $50,000 out of a $10 million budget,” she said.

That is one thing that Lodwick said municipalities should watch closely.

“I want to make sure it represents an equal reduction and not a new source of revenue,” Lodwick told the Town-Crier this week.

Dee Dee Corey, shown here with some of her glass creations, will have a booth at the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival.

War Of 1812 Ship To Visit Palm Beach Maritime Museum Jan. 16

All law-abiding and loyal citizens are urged to be vigilant and alert to the presence on your coast of the weatherly, fast and heavily armed clipper schooner Lynx

The Palm Beach Maritime Museum will welcome the 122-foot square top sail schooner Lynx that will be sailing into the Port of Palm Beach at the entrance to Lake Worth Inlet on Saturday, Jan.

16 at 3 p.m.

Join the flotilla as it fires from its main battery of six-pounder carronades upon her grand entrance to the Palm Beach Maritime Museum’s Peanut Island.

The celebrated War of 1812 privateer square top sail schooner will be arriving from Hawaii and California and is scheduled for a five-year mission along the east coast of the United States and Canada to participate in the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge

Series this summer. It will then remain on the east coast to participate in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Don’t miss this photo opportunity as history is recreated.

The 114-ton Lynx is an interpretation of a privateer or naval schooner from the War of 1812. It is fitted with period ordnance, and flies pennants and flags from the 1812 era, making it one of the first ships to defend the United States. The Lynx crew wear period dress and operate the ship in keeping with the maritime traditions of early 19th-century America. Lynx represents a “letter of Marque” Baltimore Clipper, considered to be among the finest privateer schooners ever built. Because of their swiftness and maneuverability, these ships were most effective as blockade runners

and offensive weapons of war. Students and adults will recognize the War of 1812 as a significant element of American heritage and as a turning point in the development of our national identity.

Hired to train the cast and crew of the hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean, the privateer Lynx will be offering public dockside tours and sailing adventures Tuesday through Sunday now through April from Peanut Island, home of the historic Coast Guard station and Kennedy bunker.

Climb aboard and step back in time as you relive history and feel the adventure. Join the crew and hoist the sails, steer the ship, fire the main battery of six-pounder carronades and experience firsthand life aboard a traditional, square topsail schooner. Get ready to rumble as you and your kids take part in this unique, interac-

tive sailing adventure. On decks and below, Lynx evokes the life, spirit and atmosphere of a vanished age of sail. Lynx is available for school field trips, private charters, team building and receptions. Berths are available for incredible port-to-port passages. The Lynx operates under the auspices of the Lynx Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to hands-on educational programs that teach early American history.

The maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard the Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sail training. For more information, or to schedule reservations, call (561) 848-2960 or visit the ship’s web site at www.privateerlynx.org. A seaside view of the historic Lynx

West Palm Beach Yoga Day USA Jan. 23 Boy Scouts

Living Fit Today, along with other certified yoga teachers, will teach free yoga classes as part of the Fourth Annual West Palm Beach Yoga Day USA. This free community event, open to all skill levels, will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend. Look for classes like yoga basics, yoga for stiff people, power yoga, kids yoga, yoga flow, plus much more. New this year is the addition of concurrent sessions for part of the day. Maybe you’d like to take a basic class, but your friend wants a more challenging

Groves Building Moratorium

continued from page 1 can submit,” he said. “They can start the process, and they can be in the pipeline, and we can do everything we can to get them in the position to move quickly once we get there.”

Vice Mayor Dennis Lipp said the principals of Loxahatchee Equestrian Partners have been good partners and participated in town visioning workshops, so they have an understanding of what is expected. “Their project is right in the spot where we want that kind of project,” Lipp said. “I think that to put them off for another period of time would not be a good idea. I would like to see, as the attorney has proposed, some sort of exception to afford them, with the firm understanding that you’ve got to comply with the comp plan.”

Councilman Ron Jarriel said he agreed with the idea, and Mayor David Browning added that there are several developers ready to submit applications. Cirullo said allowing them to start the process would enable them to get appli-

Paving R3 Plan

one — you will have an option.

The popular yoga marketplace returns with vendors and yoga studios to provide attendees the opportunity to purchase yoga products, clothing, jewelry and talk with experts about different styles of yoga. There will also be fresh food, massages and healthy products. “Yoga Day is the perfect opportunity for all levels,” Living Fit Today and West Palm Beach Yoga Day organizer Jerry Jefferson said. “If you are a novice, you don’t have to stand on your head or be flexible; you don’t even have to touch your toes. If you’re a veteran, you can try different styles and different instructors. Whether a novice or veteran, West Palm

cations to other agencies that also must approve their plans. Councilman Dr. Bill Louda made a motion to extend the moratorium 120 days with a provision for developers to start the application process as long as their projects comply with the comp plan and the land development regulations when they are complete. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilman Ryan Liang absent.

In other business:

• The council confirmed Ann Harper as town clerk and Cindy Lou Corum as assistant town clerk. Upon her confirmation as assistant clerk, Corum resigned as a member of the Finance Advisory & Audit Committee. Town Manager Frank Spence said that although the two are his employees under his contract with the village, he wanted them to have formal council approval. Lipp then made a motion to appoint B.G. Subramanya to replace Corum on the finance committee. The motion passed 4-0. • The council also approved an agreement with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office that Spence said would cost the town more money than in previous elections.

Tangelo Blvd.; 40th, 50th, 60th, 61st and 94th streets north; and 100th Lane North. North-south roads include portions of Banyan Blvd.; Calamondin Blvd.; Indian Trail Drive; Mango Blvd.; 110th, 120th, 130th, 140th and 180th avenues north; 130th Trail North; 143rd Drive North; and 190th Street. Tropepe said she would like board feedback as to whether those roads are what they desire to improve over time. “We would like some consensus from the board at this point so we can move to the next element, which is traffic calming,” she said.

Beach Yoga Day is just for you.”

The benefits of yoga are numerous. The following are a few of the physical benefits of yoga: it improves flexibility and muscle joint mobility; strengthens, tones and builds muscles; corrects posture; and eases back pain. There are also several mental benefits: it increases body awareness, relieves chronic stress patterns in the body, and it refreshes the body by relieving muscle strain.

The event sponsors for the Fourth West Palm Beach Yoga Day are PranaSleep and Natural Awakenings magazine. For more information about the event, call (561) 281-5895 or visit yogaday. livingfittoday.com.

Spence said that for the first time in history, all duties are spelled out for municipalities holding elections. “The Palm Beach County League of Cities has hammered out the agreement,” Spence said. “The supervisor is shifting more expenses for elections to cities because of budget constraints.”

He said the town clerk’s office had budgeted $2,000 for the upcoming election in March. “Right off the bat, it looks like $3,000, depending on the number of absentee ballots,” Spence said.

• Solid Waste Monitor Frank Schiola said he has been trying to work with businesses to get commercial recycling in the town. He said he is also talking with the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District about getting a 10yard dumpster placed in the yard for residents to leave scrap metal, which would be sold, with the money donated to the Girl Scouts.

Schiola said he had received reports of 10 to 12 people not paying assessment but using the waste pickup service. He said he plans to go through the Waste Pro list of clients to find who is not paying, which he estimated will take several months.

Supervisor Carlos Enriquez asked Tropepe if her firm had consulted with district staff as far as maintenance of the roads, and Tropepe said there is a distinction between maintenance and actual improvements.

“You have maintenance, which includes capped roads and dirt roads, then you have what’s called an improvement, which is a full-fledged paving job,” Tropepe said.

Special districts are prohibited by statute from making road improvements unless they have an approved plan in place, Tropepe said.

The Trade Winds District will celebrate the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary with a centennial dinner honoring State Sen. Jeff Atwater on Friday, Jan. 29 at Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. The dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m.

As the organization celebrates its first 100 years, scouts will reflect on their rich history and lay the foundation for a strong future.

Centennial Dinner Jan. 29

The evening will highlight scouting over the years with fun interactive stations for guests to test their scouting skills.

Tickets cost $100 and sponsorships are still available. For more information, call Devon Mayo at (561) 676-7642.

The Gulf Stream Council, chartered in 1914, proudly serves over 24,000 youth and 3,100 adult volunteers in Palm Beach, Martin, St.

Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Glades and Hendry counties. The Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. For more information, call (561) 694-8585 or visit the Gulf Stream Council’s web site at www.gulfstreamcouncil.org.

Cancer Symposium At Scripps Institute

The Israel Cancer Association/ Scripps Florida Cancer Symposium “Collaboration for a Cure” will be held Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scripps Research Institute at Scripps Florida (120 Scripps Way, Jupiter). The purpose of the symposium is to provide Scripps Florida and Israeli scientists the opportunity to share breakthroughs, foster scientific collaborations, create joint publications and applications of extramural funds, advance science and develop new drugs for cancer prevention and therapy. Cocorporate sponsors of the symposium are UBS Palm Beach Wealth

Jobs Gambling On Jobs

continued from page 1 we could phase it out over a period of time and get commitments from corporations that would come here.”

Getting local governments to expedite permitting processes would be another part of the plan, she said. “That is not a short-term solution, but a longer-term solution that I think can help,” she said. Bogdanoff added that she has opposed pari-mutuels, but cannot ignore that gambling is here. “Florida is the fourth or fifth gaming state in the nation,” she said. “It’s not going away.”

“When you talk about improving a road, it means putting in the proper shoulders, pavement, swales, cedar mulch — that’s a full-fledged improvement,” she said.

ITID Engineer Keith Jackson said the roads on the list are unimproved roads that are considered through the definition of network neighborhood roads to deserve paving. Tropepe said roads in the R2 Plan and county roads don’t appear on the R3 map because they are already paved.

Supervisor Ralph Bair noted that some of the roads have residents who are divided on

Group and Daszkal Bolton LLP. Topics to include: new therapeutic strategies in targets for cancer prevention and treatment; the role of immune/inflammatory signaling in tumor progression and therapy resistance; the molecular basis for chromosomal instability in early stages of cancer development; E2F1-mediated apoptosis and proliferation are modulated by DNA damage and microRNAs; the role of immune/inflammatory signaling in tumor progression and therapy resistance; EGFR and HER2: an oncogenic alliance and targets for therapy; new drug discovery approaches for Hepatitis C;

Bogdanoff said she would prefer to see more resort-style gaming operations and wants to attract more entertainment industries.

State Rep. Adam Hasner (RDelray Beach) felt it is counterproductive to talk about increasing gambling when they had just finished talking about how to attract high-paying professional jobs to Florida. He said a more important focus would be on the inland port issue and how it could impact the Glades area where unemployment is higher than 40 percent.

“Those are the areas we should be focusing on, and I don’t want to get into a debate about the expansion of gambling and whether it’s good or bad,” Hasner said. “I

whether they want roads paved or not.

ITID President Michelle Damone suggested going through unit by unit and reviewing the plan. Enriquez agreed, saying, “The units are all different.”

ITID Attorney Mary Viator said there are also different assessment areas that might benefit more than others.

“In the R2 Plan, people in the paved areas are assessed differently than the dirt roads,” Viator noted.

Supervisor Mike Erickson said he thinks it is interesting that residents on paved roads pay more

and targeting tumor angiogenics with combined polymer therapeutics. Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists and physicians from other fields interested in this research are invited to attend and must register in advance. Call (561) 832-9277 or e-mail jcooper @icausa.org to register and for additional information.

Scripps Florida is a state-of-theart facility whose researchers focus on basic biomedical science, drug discovery and technology development.

For more information, visit www.scripps.edu.

think we need to decide what we want Palm Beach County to look like for the next 10 and 20 and 30 years. Those are the types of investments we need to make today. Just trying to flick a switch at a gambling facility to create jobs is not going to make Palm Beach County a better place to live, to work and to enjoy for the people who live here and those we’re trying to attract.”

State Rep. Carl Domino (R-Jupiter) stressed that the county has to improve its overall reputation, and he doubted that promoting more gambling would help the county’s image.

The delegation and the county commission agreed to meet again in February before the legislative session starts.

in assessments than residents on dirt roads, whose maintenance is more expensive due to periodic grading.

Tropepe said property assessments are higher on paved roads because their value is greater. She asked that the supervisors write down their thoughts on the plan to give to her at the board’s next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Formalizing the R3 Plan will require three public meetings above and beyond ITID board meetings. The plan will also be submitted to the South Florida Water Management District for comment.

Eydi Lampasona Demo At Art Society Meeting

At the Wellington Art Society’s January meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, award-winning and published interdisciplinary artist Eydi Lampasona will give a demonstration on her unique paper-making process and collages. Page 30

Wolverine Soccer Teams Defeat Visiting Sem Ridge

It was a chilly night on Monday, Jan. 4 at Wolverine Stadium, where the two varsity soccer teams at Wellington High School played Senior Night games against visiting Seminole Ridge. In the opener, the WHS girls won in a 6-1 rout. The boys team one-upped the girls by defeating the Hawks 7-1. Josh Hyber’s Column, Page 42

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Lady Broncos Fall To Boca Raton 34-31

In a close game that saw both teams struggle back and forth to stay in the lead, the Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity basketball team fell to visiting Boca Raton 34-31 on Monday, Jan. 4. In other basketball news, the Royal Palm Beach High School boys varsity basketball team defeated Park Vista 67-61 to win the Cobra Holiday Tournament. Page 39

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It’s A Long Way From Saddle Seat Riding To Cow Herding

Marni Rifkin grew up around horses and started riding when she was five. Her mother was big into Saddle Seat, so that’s what Marni did. Her family lived in Stuart, and then moved to Delray Beach. She went to Saddle Seat camp in Kentucky during the summers.

Saddle Seat is a type of English riding that uses ungaited horses such as Morgans and Arabians, as well as gaited breeds like Saddlebreds, Tennessee Walking Horses and Kentucky Mountain Horses. Some gaited breeds do five gaits: walk, trot, canter, plus slow gait and rack, an extremely smooth fourbeat gait.

Originally, Saddle Seat riding and the breeds associated with it were developed by plantation farmers. The horses had to be comfortable enough so the farmers could spend hours in the saddle overseeing plantations, but also be showy enough to take to town.

Saddle Seat riding is about animation. It is about a high head carriage with an arched neck, and lots of high-stepping action at the trot, while the canter should be very collected and slow, like a rocking horse. A Saddle Seat horse should be elegant, classy and stylish while being responsive and comfortable to ride.

In the show ring, riders are asked to go in a variety of gaits. Arabians and Morgans show at the walk, trot and canter. Morgans can be asked to perform at the park trot, which generally shows animation, collection and balance, and the road trot, which shows balance and ground-covering action. Saddlebreds show at the walk, trot or park trot, and the

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By Ellen Rosenberg

extended trot, which should be faster, stronger and bolder while showing extension. Saddlebred and five-gaited horses are required to perform the slow gait and the rack.

Saddle Seat apparel is highly stylized. Riders wear a Saddle Seat suit or a day coat, vest, and jodhpur pants and boots, all matching, and with the horse’s color in mind. Some riders choose to match a gray horse with a gray outfit. Gloves are always worn. Women’s hair is contained in a bun, and for head gear, riders choose between Homburgs, derbies or top hats. Casual, it ain’t.

Rifkin enjoyed the riding and the showing. Now 27, she has lived in Loxahatchee on and off for the past ten years and manages the Wellington’s Edge feed store. She owns three horses. Dizzy, an older bay mare, is a retired national show horse. Dave is an eight-yearold bay Morgan. And then there’s Cash, an eight-year-old red roan Quarter Horse gelding. Oh, yes — Cash is a cutting horse.

“I guess I just got tired of Saddle Seat after a while,” Rifkin said. “I wanted a break from all the fancy-schmantzy stuff. I decided I wanted to be a cowgirl.”

And so about six months ago, she got Cash. She hadn’t really been looking for another horse, but someone at the store told her about a horse that needed a good home. He had been rescued from a bad situation, and now he was in search of his forever owner.

“I went out to see him, and there was just something about him I liked,” Rifkin recalled. “I never even rode him, never sat on his back. I just fell in love with him, and that was that. Now, I ride him all the time.”

Instead of prancing around in a show ring, Rifkin now moves cows in Indiantown. Her definition of a fun day is throwing Cash in a trailer and heading out to her friend’s farm in Indiantown where they’ll move perhaps 100 head of cattle from pas-

ture to pasture so they can rotate the grazing.

“Now I ride just for fun, not to compete,” Rifkin said. “I love having a horse like this. He has obviously done it before. He just loves working cows. He knows a lot more than I do. He’s teaching me. I basically just sit in the saddle, drop the reins and let him do his thing. He moves on the cows before I can even think of it.”

Rifkin especially loves Cash’s enthusiasm for his job. “You can see it in his face, in his eyes,” she said. “He’s saying, yes! He’s like a dog in a dog park. He knows it all — the quick cutting moves, the feints, all the right body language. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s not. It’s great.”

Cub Scout Pack 125 Annual Pinewood Derby On Jan. 16

The Wellington Cub Scout Pack 125’s annual Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington. The event is open to the public.

Along with the scouts’ divisional racing, Wellington Mayor Darell Bowen, assisted by village employees, will compete with parents from Pack 125 in the Akela Unlimited Class to win bragging rights and a $50 Lowe’s Home Improvement gift card. Lowe’s not only donated the card but also donated the wooden car kit given to the mayor’s office.

The winner of the race will also compete in the Gulf Stream Council district event being held at the South Florida Fairgrounds in late January.

The public is invited to attend the races from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The scouts will also have a full concession stand serving hot dogs, hamburgers and other refreshments available for purchase.

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more information, call Lois Spatz at (561) 7971056.

Estate Sale Biz Can Be Tricky, But It Pays Those Holiday Bills

The holidays are over, and there’s nothing left but the bills.

Actually, I did pretty well this year considering that I refused to use my credit cards in what I considered retaliation for high interest rates. (That will show them!) I’m such a rebel.

Plus, business was good at my antiques shop, even though recession alarmists said it wouldn’t be. But I think people who buy antiques are smart people. The old stuff was made to last; it’s prettier and it’s “green.” A lot of it was even made in America!

And now I’ve expanded my business to include running estate sales. I’m on my fourth one. For those of you unlikely to pursue a career that involves pawing through the musty remains of someone else’s life, let me explain how this goes...

Deborah Welky is The Sonic BOOMER

First, an attorney or Realtor or bank or executor calls me up and asks if I would come out and look over a house they need to sell. This house is filled with the necessary junk of the living — everything from toothpicks to entertainment centers — but they need the place cleaned out in a hurry so they can put it on the market. Or sometimes the homeowner

himself calls and asks me to do a “living estate” because he is moving and doesn’t want to take most of what he owns — he wants to start fresh in a nice, clean space.

I visit and have two options: 1) buy everything outright, even though I’m not yet sure what “everything” is, or 2) hold an estate sale.

If I buy everything outright, I pack it up and bring it home and take my time sorting through it there. I hope there’s enough saleable stuff to make it worth my investment (and a low number of cockroaches), but it’s risky.

An estate sale is like a yard sale except it is held in every room in the house. If I hold an estate sale, I don’t pack up anything. I stay at the house, washing and ironing and cleaning and sorting. I fish things out of the deepest recesses of linen closets and drawers. These

“things” could include false teeth or (like last time) a box full of glass eyeballs. Imagine my reaction when I opened that box!

Except for teeth and eyeballs, the items are then displayed on tables, chairs, ladders — any surface I can find. I price everything a little less than it would sell for in a shop, then run advertisements and e-mail all my contacts about the upcoming sale. At 3 p.m. on the day of the sale, everything that hasn’t sold is marked half price. Remaining items will be donated or carted to the dump, because the house has to be left spic and span. For my work, I am paid a percentage of the sales.

There’s a lot of heavy lifting and scrubbing involved, but I like it. It’s a combination of Nancy Drew and that TV show Hoarders

And it helps pay the holiday bills.

‘Up In The Air,’ ‘Blind Side’: Current Movies Are Total Opposites

We saw two of the best films of 2009 this past week: Up in the Air and The Blind Side. They are polar opposites, except in being really well-made. Expect both to be called often at the many award shows on the horizon.

Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) in Up in the Air is a man whose real home is on airplanes as he travels around the country downsizing companies. He is cool and detached, the kind of man hired to let people go with as little immediate psychic pain as possible, particularly for the bosses. Why should an employer, after all, worry how their decisions will change the lives of those who might have worked for them most of their lives? As a teacher who once received a letter in the mail ordering me to report to another school without being informed by my principal that a drop in student population had led to my being dropped, the film rang a definite bell.

So Bingham is smooth, knows how to phrase things in a way that gets the no-longer employed out the door with a minimum of fuss. And he lives his life the same way. He barely lives in his own apartment. His most interesting sexual encounter is with Alex (Vera Farmiga), a woman who seems to live

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler

the same way he does. The two of them have real chemistry, and watching their relationship develop is a highlight. Ryan has a shortterm sidekick in Natalie (Anna Kendrick), who wants to use electronic communications to let people go, a way of moving further away from feelings.

Ryan argues that he is not lonely; he is surrounded by people. But he fails dismally when trying to break out of that mold and actually have a real relationship. He becomes most alive, most appealing, when he helps his sister get married, going against most of what he has preached. The people with the strongest voices in the film are those being fired. They seem real (and, according to press reports, many of them actually were people who

had just been fired) and know that it is family that keeps them going.

The Blind Side is the opposite: it is a movie of feelings, of caring for others. Based on the true story of pro football player Michael Oher, it shows people who know how to give, how to live and love. Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) and Sean Tuohy (Tim McGraw) are a couple of well-off white southerners who have what most of us would call a perfect life. And when they see “Big Mike,” a huge black kid (Quinton Aaron) who attends their children’s Christian school because the coach hoped to make him an athlete, wandering through the rain one night with no place to go, they offer him a sofa for the night.

Once she realizes the boy has no place to go, Leigh Anne offers him a home and tries to make things right with his mother, something she learns is futile. The story of the movie focuses on the changes, not only in Michael but in family members. One effective line in the movie comes when Leigh Anne points out that not only had they changed Michael’s life, but he had changed theirs.

There is an amusing section when Michael, having become a devastating offensive

tackle (guarding the quarterback’s “blind side”), is recruited by a large number of college football coaches, played by the real coaches. In one of the most dramatic moments, it looks as though the family’s plans to have Michael attend the University of Mississippi where they had attended have gone awry because the NCAA argues that his adoptive parents have become “boosters.” Michael’s simple response, that he wants to go there because “that’s where his family has always gone,” was extraordinarily moving.

While the protagonists in Up in the Air block off feelings, try for surface relationships that cost nothing emotionally, the Tuohys and their friends and neighbors, as well as the teachers (presented sensitively for a welcome change) willingly embrace them.

The two films in their own way do represent the “Two Americas.” One focuses on financial growth, the other on emotional growth. The people of the first type will have more money; the second will have richer lives.

The two films are both remarkably worthwhile. They are well acted and well produced. Up in the Air will appeal to your intellect, The Blind Side to your heart.

My Forced Visit To Florida’s Shopping Mecca Sawgrass Mills

As I was watching what passes for football in South Florida a few days ago, my doorbell rang. A couple of my friends wanted to take me for a ride to Broward. They wanted me to go with them to Sawgrass Mills. I told them that if I wanted to go to a mall, I would go to the one in Wellington. Needless to say, they didn’t like that answer.

After telling them many times I didn’t want to go, they pulled the remote control out of my hands, shut the TV off and started to drag me (kicking and screaming) out of my house.

They took my keys out of my pocket and locked my front door for me. I guess they figured I’d run back in the house and lock the door after me. Of course, they were correct.

I felt like I was being kidnapped to go to a mall I had no desire to visit. After about a half-hour of driving, I found myself on my favorite expressway, the Sawgrass.

I mumbled to my friends that this so-called “expressway” owed me 25 cents from a couple of weeks ago. My pals didn’t have a clue

Wondering & Wandering

By Ernie Zimmerman

what I was talking about. I tried to explain to them, but they really weren’t interested. They had a thing called Sunpass attached to their window, allowing them to blow past all of the tolls. After seeing how much time they saved at the tollbooths, I made myself a mental note that I was going to get me a Sunpass.

When we finally arrived at Sawgrass Mills, there was hardly a parking space to be found. It took us 10 minutes to find one. The spot we found was a good parking spot because it was right under a police observation tower.

(For a minute, I thought we were pulling into

a maximum-security prison.) I figured at least our ride was going to be safe for the rest of the day.

Once inside the mall, I couldn’t believe all the folks who were walking around doing their thing. The mall was wall-to-wall people. I haven’t seen this many folks in one place since I left New York City.

You could have fooled me about the economy being bad. There were no signs of a bad economy at Sawgrass Mills. It was so crowded that I had trouble finding a seat on a husband bench. They were all occupied.

I then noticed something very strange. I didn’t hear anyone speaking English. A few folks were speaking Spanish, but most of the folks were speaking German, French and Hebrew.

I also noticed that suitcases seemed to be the purchase of choice. Almost everyone was pushing or pulling a suitcase. As soon as they bought something, it went right into the suitcase.

One of the busiest places at the mall was the money exchange booth. There were lines at least 10 deep, with folks exchanging their foreign money for good old United States greenbacks.

Most of the folks that I observed were spending their money so fast that I was starting to think they had printers in their cars.

After being at the mall for more than six hours, my friends decided it was time to eat. We decided the Rainforest Cafe would be our restaurant of choice. After a wait, they called us and told us our table was ready. My friends and I decided hamburgers would be our meal of choice. As the very nice waitress was taking our order, she informed us that they were so busy that day that they ran out of hamburgers. My friends and I looked at each other in disbelief and ordered chicken.

If you use my Sawgrass Mills experience as an example, I think it would be safe to say the economy is on the road to recovery.

‘Jekyll And Hyde Play’ At Caldwell

The Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton will present Lauren Wilson’s outrageously flamboyant Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play now through Feb. 7.

Talk about scandal — Tiger Woods, Bernie Madoff and Scott Rothstein have nothing on Dr. Jekyll. In one day he strangles a dog, his cousin and his girlfriend. Worse yet, he pops a little girl’s balloon. Which leaves only one question… who will clean up the bodies? Portraying Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde is South Florida physical comedian Tom Wahl. After years of perfecting his comedic skills with multiple nationwide productions of Sheer Madness, Wahl steps into the role of the strange doctor with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

“I continue to be in awe of how creative Tom is,” Caldwell Theatre Artistic Director Clive Cholerton said. “Just when I think he can’t make me laugh any harder, I’m doubled over again, gasping for air.”

The cast of Chemical Imbalance is rounded out with South Florida’s “dream team” of comedic talents: John Felix, Erin Joy Schmidt, Angie Radosh, Amy Elaine Anderson, Wynn Harmon, Lindsey Forgey, Laura Turnbull and Tiffany-Leigh Moskow.

“It wasn’t easy nailing down all these actors, but I think when they

individually learned of the group we were putting together, each of them realized this would be an opportunity, unlike any other, to lift their collective comedic talents to new heights,” Cholerton said.

Included in the creative comedic frivolity is Caldwell’s design team of: Tim Bennett (scenic design), John D. Hall (lighting design), Alberto Arroyo (costume design), Deborah Veres (property design) and Sean Lawson (sound design).

“This is without question the most collaborative design team I have ever worked with,” Bennett said. “To create this surreal world demanded that each of us be on the exact same page creatively and that we shared the same demented sense of humor.”

For Cholerton, it’s all about helping the audience take a mental break from the stresses of the real world. “At the end of the day,” Cholerton said, “I simply want to give my audience an opportunity to forget about the recession, unemployment and anything else troubling them. I want them to laugh!”

The Caldwell Theatre Company is located in the Count de Hoernle Theatre (7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, north of Levitz Plaza and south of Lindell Blvd.). Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Wednesday,

Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $34 to $55 general admission and $10 for students a half-hour prior to the performance. Students must have a valid full-time ID. Group rates are available.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the box office at (561) 241-7432 or visit www. caldwelltheatre.com.

Taste Of Compassion Returns Jan. 18

More than 20 chefs from the American Culinary Federation’s Palm Beach County Chapter and a variety of local restaurants will join together for Taste of Compassion, a gourmet event to benefit the Quantum House. The event will take place at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace on Monday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. with a VIP reception being held at 6 p.m.

Taste of Compassion will feature an array of epicurean offerings from four different courses and a selection of more than 65 wines presented by Southern Wine & Spirits. Ken Wade, proprietor of Paddy Mac’s Irish Pub, along with Jan Norris, publisher of the food and dining web site www.jannorris.com, are thrilled to chair the event this year. Some of the participating restaurants and clubs will include Café Europe, the Sailfish Club of Florida and the Breakers.

“We thank the chefs from these fine restaurants, clubs and hotels for donating their time and talents to put on an incredible evening of culinary delights,” Wade said. “Their generosity shows true compassion for the children and families in residence at Quantum House.”

The Quantum House provides “a caring place to call home” for families when their children are critically ill or injured. It is the only facility of its kind between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.

Taste of Compassion will also feature an amazing silent auction consisting of items for the “foodie” at heart. Auction favorites include a Dexter Russell professional knife set, an extraordinary dining book featuring an assortment of restaurant certificates and a barbecue for 100 donated by Riverside Bank.

For tickets or more information about Taste of Compassion, call Bryn Little at (561) 494-0515 or visit www. quantumhouse.org.

Eydi Lampasona discusses a work in progress.

Lampasona To Offer Demo At Meeting

At the Wellington Art Society’s January general meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, award-winning and published artist Eydi Lampasona will give a demonstration on the paper-making process and collages.

Lampasona is an interdisciplinary artist working from mixed-media painting to printmaking. Her works have been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. A lifelong Florida-based artist, she is also a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and National Collage Society. In addition, Lampasona is an educator for Golden Artist Colors and enjoys helping others to reach their expressive freedom.

“While my method is complex — using paint, photography, fiber, found materials and metals — my subject is simple: a wordless language,” Lampasona said.

Join the Wellington Art Society for this unique demonstration on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way, near the southwest cor-

ner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach boulevards). Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 7 p.m., with the demo starting about 7:15 p.m. While the meeting is free and open to the public, there is a $5 fee for the demo for non-society members.

The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art.

A charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in the western communities.

For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org or call President Adrianne Hetherington at (561) 784-7561.

Woody Allen Film Celebration At Kravis

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present a Woody Allen film celebration Jan. 14, 20 and 28 as part of its continuing education program ArtSmart. It will take place at 1:30 p.m. each day in the Cohen Pavilion.

Instructor Lee Wolf will lead a seminar titled “Sex, Death and All That Jazz.” Participants will view and analyze three of Allen’s films to gain insight into the mind, psyche and artistry of this ingenious film-

maker. All participants will be expected to view the film under discussion before attending the class. Significant clips from the film will be shown in class to underscore theme and intention: Stardust Memories (1980), Thursday, Jan. 14; Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Wednesday, Jan. 20; and Match Point (2005), Thursday, Jan. 28. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. For more information, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Comedian Tom Wahl as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde

Executive Chef Donald Sedivy from the Sailfish Club of Florida prepares his dish.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

The Phantoms Recommend Upcoming Shows At Kravis

The 2010 season features a host of headliners including, in order of appearance: Tony Sandler, Bob Newhart, Tony Bennett, Debby Boone, Paul Anka, Chris Botti, Burt Bacharach, Steve Lawrence, Gladys Knight, Joan Rivers, The Jersey Boys, Bill Cosby, the Beach Boys, Chita Rivera, Johnny Mathis, Neil Sedaka and much more for you and your family to enjoy. Below are many reasons to visit Kravis this month!

• South Pacific, through Jan. 10: The Lincoln Center Theater’s breathtaking new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific swept the 2008 Tony Awards, winning seven honors including Best Musical Revival and Best Director for Bartlett Sher. Set on a tropical island during World War II, the musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. The beloved score includes “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “This Nearly Was Mine” and “There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame.” Visit www.southpacificontour.com for info.

• Bob Newhart plus opening act Connie James, Monday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m.: Comedian Bob Newhart has enthralled audiences with his trademark stammer, one-sided telephone conversations, hysterical “what if” routines and top-rated TV sitcoms for more than five decades. Truly an American master!

• An Evening with Tony Bennett, Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.: Frank Sinatra crowned him “the best singer in the business,” and this 15-time Grammy winner is one of the world’s most beloved interpreters of the Great American Songbook. With over six decades of entertaining to his credit, Tony Bennett is the incomparable performer for all generations.

• Jason Alexander, Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m.: Be there when Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander checks into the Kravis Center under the guise of one Donny Clay, in this unique send-up of the Tony Robbins/Deepak Chopra/Dr. Phil milieu. Presented as a motivational/inspirational seminar, this enormously entertaining parody consists of comedy bits, both live and filmed, musical numbers and some actual life-enhancing techniques.

• Igor Begelman, Clarinet, A Florida Debut, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m.: Igor Begelman’s virtuosity and imagination have been praised by critics as a “remarkable display of music making” and have earned him an impressive list of awards, engagements and honors. He has appeared as a soloist with the Houston, Savannah and New Haven symphonies, as well as the Odense Simfoniker and L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Equally accomplished as a recitalist and chamber musician, he has performed with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and at festivals throughout the world including Marlboro, Caramoor, Tanglewood, Casals and Schleswig-Holstein.

• Aquila Theatre: Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.: This gripping tale explores the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man of uncovering the truth. Dr. Stockmann, a trusted physician, makes a shocking discov-

ery: the celebrated town spa, which serves as the major source of local income, is toxic! Tensions flare as Dr. Stockmann is desperate to convince his brother, the town mayor, of this life-threatening health scare. Aquila brings one of Ibsen’s most relevant and timely works to vibrant life in a production that is provocative, challenging and, above all, entertaining.

• Aquila Theatre: Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Saturday through Sunday, Jan. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.: “All the world’s a stage” in As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies. Set in a period of revolution in France when love conquered all, the play subverts the traditional rules of romance, confusing gender roles, nature and politics in a play that reflects on how bewildering yet utterly pleasurable life can be.

• Debby Boone’s Reflections of Rosemary, Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Multiple Grammy winner Debby Boone (“You Light Up My Life”) performs an intimate musical tribute to her late mother-in-law, legendary singer Rosemary Clooney, a woman for whom Debby had great love and respect. The show includes the ever popular hits Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies,” Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh’s “The Best Is Yet To Come,” and Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne’s “Time After Time.”

• Paul Anka, Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.: His life was forever changed when at 16 he wrote a song for a girl four years his senior. The song was “Diana,” and the rest is history. His songs, his style and his delivery have made this prolific singer/songwriter a giant in the music world for over 45 years.

• Chris Botti, Thursday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m.: No one marries jazz and pop with the lush romanticism of trumpeter and composer Chris Botti, a trailblazing conceptualist who has worked with such leading singer-songwriter/ composers as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Sting and renowned film composer John Barry, among others. His latest release, Chris Botti In Boston, is now available and features an all-star lineup of guests.

• The Second City 50th Anniversary, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 28-30: When the Second City opened its doors in 1959, Americans were worried about the Abomb. Fifty years later, guess what? We’re still worried. Through every political scandal, cultural milestone and public disgrace, the Second City has been there to create hysterical topical comedy out of our own country’s hysteria.

• Burt Bacharach in Concert, Friday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m.: A dominant composer and arranger for over five decades, Burt Bacharach is rightly regarded as one of the most important and influential figures in contemporary pop music. His legendary string of hit singles and movie themes includes “That’s What Friends Are For,” “Walk On By,” “Alfie,” “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head,” “The Look of Love” and “What the World Needs Now.”

For tickets, call the Kravis Center at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or visit www. kravis.org. See you at the theater!

Plenty Of ‘Pastabilities’ At Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar In Wellington

Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar, located in the Wellington Plaza at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace, is proud to be Wellington’s newest gathering place for families and friends.

Pronounced “ah-lee-o-lee-o,” the restaurant’s name is the fusion of garlic (aglio) and olive oil (olio), the base ingredients of many of its all-natural homemade sauces.

Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar features exclusively fresh pasta. Made of 100-percent durum wheat (semolina) flour, fresh pasta is an excellent source of “good” (complex) carbohydrates to fuel the mind and body.

Owner Donna Duelfer — known as “Momma Donna” — began helping her Naples-born nonna (grandma) and Sicily-born nonno (grandpa) in the kitchen at a very young age, and over time has perfected the recipes currently used at Agliolio.

At Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar, the staff brings to each table the wisdom of generations of Italian ancestors, who for years

have understood the health benefits of what is known today as the “Mediterranean diet.”

Highlighting the focus on fresh pasta, the “Create Your Own Pastability” section of the menu ($10) allows guests to design their own dish by choosing from an array of fresh pastas, homemade sauces and vegetables — the “pastabilities” are endless! For a few dollars more, guests may create a “perfect pair” by adding an entrée from a variety of selections including homemade meatballs, chicken parmigiana, veal francese and stuffed shrimp.

Agliolio’s gourmet pizzas and stuffed breads are baked fresh to order using handtossed dough, homemade sauces and fresh mozzarella.

To accompany any entrée, Agliolio offers an excellent wine selection, including 25 hand-selected wines by the glass and more than 35 by the bottle.

Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar is located at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more information, call (561) 798-7770 or visit www.agliolio.com.

An inside view of the new Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar.

Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar is located in the Wellington Plaza.

Realtors Foundation Provides Free Home-Buyer Counseling

Beginning in January, the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) Foundation, in collaboration with Housing Partnership Inc., is making available experienced housing counselors to interested homebuyers at no cost.

These counseling services

will enable consumers in Palm Beach County to learn more about the programs and resources available to help them in the home-buying process.

Certified counselors will help people gain knowledge about down-payment assistance programs, available tax

credits, the pre-approval qualification process, favorable financing terms, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs, local programs, financing closing costs and more.

“Realtors understand that purchasing a home is one of the most important and often

stressful decisions made by families,” RAPB President Kevin Kent said. “We’re committed to helping consumers realize their dreams of homeownership by having counselors mentor and advise them in the home-buying process.”

Counselors are experts in

buyer counseling, budgeting and credit improvement, with direct links to assistance in post-purchase assistance, tax returns, foreclosure prevention, loan modifications and more. These services are offered at no cost and are available by appointment only. To take advantage of these coun-

seling services, call Maria Maradiaga at (561) 238-0055 to set up your appointment.

The RAPB represents more than 7,500 real estate professionals and is dedicated to preserving the vitality of Palm Beach County’s real estate market, quality of life and private property rights.

CCCS Recommends Five Gifts To Give Yourself In The New Year

The holidays are a wonderful time full of having fun with friends and family and giving gifts to the people we care about. But for many consumers, the joy of the season will soon be replaced by the stress of paying holiday debt.

“It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of giving during the holidays,” said Jessica Cecere, president of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. “But many overdo a good thing and then struggle to make even minimum payments on their credit cards.”

To help consumers tackle what can be a stressful time,

CCCS suggests following the following tips:

• Know how much you owe — A common mistake is not keeping track of debt. The thinking is that as long as you can keep up with the payments, everything is fine. However, if circumstances change due to a layoff or other unexpected event, you could find yourself unable to make payments and in immediate financial stress. The only way to understand what you are facing is to have a realistic picture of what you owe. Gather all your credit card statements and other bills and add up the total.

• Create a spending plan

— The easiest way to take control of your money is to set out a plan for how you will spend it. This is not glamorous and can be something of a task, but it gives you the power to decide where your money goes. The plan should be flexible and include monthly expenses such as mortgage or rent, utilities, food, transportation, entertainment, clothing, etc. Make sure your expenses are not more than your income. If they are, go back to the plan and make adjustments.

• Pay off credit card debt — The average household has more than to $8,300 in credit card debt and the in-

terest paid on those balances can be as high as $1,500 a year. Just think of what you could do with an extra $125 a month in your budget! Stop charging additional purchases today and make a commitment to yourself that once you have paid off your debt, you will not charge any purchases unless you have a plan in place to pay off the balance in 90 days or less. Sacrifices now will mean less stress and a better financial future.

• Build a savings cushion — Once you have paid off your credit card balances, you should begin to build a savings cushion for emergency or unexpected expenses or

if you lose your job. Your goal is three to six months of living expenses put aside in a savings account. With this cushion in place, when the refrigerator stops working, your car’s transmission gives out or your mother-in-law moves in, you will not have to put those unexpected expenses on a credit card.

• Develop a future strategy — Set aside time at least twice a month to manage your finances including paying bills, balancing your checking account and analyzing your expenses. Begin thinking about and planning for retirement. Consider when you would prefer to

retire, how much money you will need to live the lifestyle of your choice and what you need to do now to get there. Establish a retirement fund and contribute to it on a regular basis.

Not sure where to start?

CCCS provides confidential budget counseling, money management education, debt management programs and other services to help consumers. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, CCCS also has offices in Boca Raton and Port St. Lucie and satellite service in Stuart. For more information, call (800) 251CCCS or visit the agency’s web site at www.cccsinc.org.

Lady Broncos Basketball Team Falls To Boca Raton 34-31

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

In a close game that saw both teams struggle back and forth to stay in the lead, the Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity basketball team fell to visiting Boca Raton 3431 on Monday, Jan. 4.

The game began with a two-point basket by Lexus Love in the opening seconds, giving the Lady Broncos an early lead. But it didn’t last long. The Lady Bobcats pulled away with three-point and two-point baskets, taking the lead from Palm Beach Central 5-2.

But Boca Raton let the early lead slip by fouling Rodnie St. Germaine and Porsche Shakes, who narrowed the lead to one point with two successful foul shots. The Lady Bobcats responded with another five points, and another two points from Amber Shuler for the Lady Broncos made the score 10-6 in favor of Boca at the end of the first quarter.

The opening of the second quarter saw both teams fighting for control of the ball. The Lady Bobcats broke through the Palm Beach Central defense first to score back-toback two-point baskets. Nayrana Carneiro, who scored the second basket, was fouled in the process

and made the shot, bringing the score to 15-6.

Palm Beach Central responded with two points by Lauren Talbert, but Nurys Andrade put in another two points and the Lady Bobcats kept their lead 17-8.

Points from Love and Smith for Palm Beach Central, as well as baskets by Jackie Strobis and Kelly McWilliams for Boca made the score 22-14 at the end of the half.

The second half saw the Lady Broncos make an impressive comeback, narrowing the Lady Bobcats’ lead to just three points. Boca Raton started off the quarter with a three-point basket by McWilliams, which, aside from a foul shot, was the only basket the team made all quarter.

The Palm Beach Central girls came out in full force with baskets by Shakes, Shuler, Love and Amanda Collins to make the score 26-23 at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, both teams fought to break a series of ties, but ultimately Boca Raton emerged the winner. At the opening of the quarter, Shakes tossed in back-to-back two-point baskets to give the Lady Broncos a one-point lead. But

McWilliams scored two points for the Lady Bobcats, edging them into the lead 28-27.

Minutes later, a foul shot by Shakes tied the game, and another foul shot by Love pushed the Lady Broncos back into the lead. Love then scored another point and extended Palm Beach Central’s lead, bringing the score to 30-28.

But the Lady Bobcats fought back with a two-point basket and a foul shot by Carneiro that pushed Boca Raton back into the lead. Another two points sealed their win 3431.

Despite the loss, Palm Beach Central Coach Bruce Gaffney hopes that hard work, dedication and a good foundation will help his team through districts this year.

“We want to get ourselves prepared for districts,” he said. “We have a lot of young players this year, and really we just want to get better as a team.”

The fourth-year coach has brought the girls to a 4-2 record so far this season, but hopes to see additional improvements. “At different times we focus on different things — but always the fundamentals,” Gaffney said. “We practice a

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Wildcat Basketball Boys Top Park Vista To Win Holiday Tourney

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

The Royal Palm Beach High School boys varsity basketball team defeated Park Vista High School 6761 to take the Cobra Holiday Tournament championship title on Wednesday, Dec. 30.

The tournament was held at Park Vista from Dec. 28-30 and featured teams from across the nation. Royal Palm Beach defeated Olympic Heights in the semifinal round to advance to the final round against the host Cobras.

The first half began with a foul against Park Vista, which gave the Wildcats an easy point and an early lead. Within a minute of game play, the Wildcats jumped out to a 6-0 lead. The Cobras responded with a two-point basket, making the score 6-2 with 6:10 left in the first quarter.

Seconds later, Jon Octeus responded with a two-point basket of his own, but was fouled in the process. A successful foul shot extended the Wildcats’ lead to 9-2. But the Cobras responded with three backto-back baskets, with four points from Jake Rioux and three from Anthony Sidden, which tied the score 9-9 with 4:34 left in the quarter.

Baskets from Justin Estima and

Will Eure brought the score to 179. Additional baskets from Rioux finished the quarter at 17-15.

The second quarter began with Sidden snatching the ball from Royal Palm Beach and running down the court for an unchallenged twopoint lay-up, tying the score. The Wildcats responded with a twopoint basket of their own, but a technical foul against Park Vista overturned the basket. Devonte Birdsong was fouled and made one of two points, putting Royal Palm Beach back on top. But Park Vista scored another two-point basket, giving them the lead for the first time in the game. Unfortunately for the Cobras, Octeus was fouled twice in a row and took back the lead 2019.

The Wildcats tried to hold on to the slim lead with a two-point basket by Troy Stafford, but the Cobras regained control with four points by Raphael Akingbade, bringing the score to 23-22 with 3:20 left in the half. But that lead did not last long. The Cobras consistently fouled the Wildcats, resulting in five foul-shot points by Octeus, Eure and Birdsong. An additional two-pointer by the Wildcats, and two three-point baskets by the Cobras ended the first half with the Wildcats narrowly in the lead 29-28.

The second half also began with a foul, this time against Royal Palm Beach, and gave Sidden two points and the lead 30-29 within the first 30 seconds of play. Octeus got the ball next and scored back-to-back two-point baskets, but was fouled in the process. He made one foul shot, bringing the score to 34-30.

Less than a minute later, Andrew Reich was fouled as he intercepted the Wildcats’ ball during a throwin. He made both shots, making the score 34-32 with six minutes left in the quarter.

Additional baskets from Birdsong, Estima, Stafford and Octeus gave the Wildcats an additional 16 points, while Park Vista gained only 10 points with baskets from Rioux, Reich, Jonas Elusme and Eric Marzano, bringing the score to 50-42 at the end of the third quarter.

The fourth quarter saw both teams give away easy points with each side committing several fouls.

Park Vista came out swinging, with back-to-back baskets that tightened Royal Palm Beach’s lead to 50-47. Marzano narrowed the Wildcats’ lead to only one point with two successful foul shots. But the Cobras fouled Stafford, Birdsong and Eure, twice, who put a collective six

successful foul shots and extended the Wildcats’ lead to 56-49.

The Wildcats fouled Sidden, who made one point for the Cobras, but took the ball back from Royal Palm Beach to put in three points. Another three points from Park Vista tied the game at 56-56 with 3:30 left.

Octeus broke the tie with two foul shots, and a two-point lay-up by Eure extended the Wildcats’ lead. Adalberto Rivera made two points

for the Cobras, but Octeus got the rebound and returned the ball for another two points. He was fouled in the process and put in a successful shot. Stafford was fouled next and made two foul shots, putting the Wildcats ahead 65-58.

With only 17 seconds left in the game, Park Vista scored three points, but fouled Octeus in the process. He put in two foul shots to finish the game 67-61.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Dianna David takes a foul shot.

P.B. Central’s Amber Shuler guards Jackie Strobis.

Porsche Shakes looks for an opening in the Lady Bobcat defense.

Wildcat Justin Estima guards Tre Mason of Park Vista.

PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Heath Evans Foundation Softball Challenge

The rematch is set! NFL stars, led by Randy Moss, Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Matt Cassel and Vince Wilfork, are expected to join New Orleans Saints fullback Heath Evans to play a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team in the second annual NFL vs. SWAT Softball Showdown charity softball game on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter.

The game is open to the public. Admission is $20 for reserved seats and $10 for general admission seats. Tickets are available at TicketMaster.com and at the Roger Dean Stadium box office. Proceeds from the game will benefit the not-for-profit Heath Evans Foundation, which is dedicated to fostering hope and healing in the lives of children and families affected by sexual abuse.

“I’m proud that my teammates and friends will participate in the softball game,” said Evans, the Saints’ starting fullback who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Oct. 25 game against the

Dolphins. “It will be a fun game for the players and the fans, and we’re raising money for a good cause, one that my wife Beth Ann and I strongly believe in.”

Evans grew up in Palm Beach Gardens and graduated from the King’s Academy in 1997. “I’m hoping that we can hit the ball and run the bases better than last year,” he said.

The NFL team rallied to beat the SWAT team 5-4 in front of 5,000 spectators at last year’s inaugural event.

Evans smiles when he talks about his teammates’ softball abilities, but he is very serious about the foundation that bears his name. Started in 2006 to help children who have been sexually abused, it’s something Evans learned about firsthand because his wife was a victim of sexual abuse as a child.

“Being in the NFL gives me a platform to bring attention to a cause that doesn’t receive a lot of attention,” Evans said. “When people hear about it and learn more about it, hopefully they be-

come motivated to help sexually abused children and their families.”

One in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before the age of 18 in Palm Beach County, according to Evans. More than 75 percent of victims are abused by a family member or someone they know.

Evans said the foundation provides access to a variety of programs, treatments and services in communities with great need and scarce resources.

“The softball game is an-

other way to bring attention to this problem, and it’s a big fundraiser for us,” Evans said. “We’re excited about joining with the PBSO SWAT team to host a wonderful family event for the entire community. We want to make Palm Beach County the safest place for kids to grow up.”

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Heath Evans Foundation President Glenn Martin at (561) 282-6345 or by e-mail at glenn.martin@heathevans. org.

AYSO Registering For Special Needs Soccer Program

Spring soccer season for the American Youth Soccer Organization’s VIP program will run from Saturday, Feb. 20 to Saturday, March 27. Soccer sessions will take place Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park.

The AYSO VIP soccer program is designed for children between the ages of five and 15 who have special needs that make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. The AYSO had a successful inaugural fall season that ended last November with approximately 35 to 40 players showing up for each weekly session.

The AYSO is an all-volunteer organization that was founded at Okeeheelee Park in 1981. It registers at least 1,300 children ranging in age from four to 18 in the mainstream season. There is always a need for volunteer

coaches, referees and help in other areas.

All volunteers attend a free training class for coaching, refereeing, VIP buddying and VIP coaching.

The AYSO is a great place to earn community service hours for those who need them. The VIP program could use a lot more assistance and is a great place to earn community service hours while being a mentor to a player.

The next registration day will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per player, which includes a uniform shirt, shorts, socks and trophy.

For more information about the VIP program, contact Rachel Forberger at rachforb@comcast.net or (561) 795-0044, or visit the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 345 web site at www.ayso345.com.

PHOTO BY LISA KEENEY

Heath Evans swings for the fences at the 2009 event.

Wolverine Soccer Teams Defeat Visiting Seminole Ridge

It was a chilly 50-degree night on Monday, Jan. 4 at Wolverine Stadium, where the two varsity soccer teams at Wellington High School played their respective Senior Night games against visiting Seminole Ridge High School.

In the opener, the WHS girls team won in a 6-1 rout. The initial goal was scored just over ten minutes into the game by junior Melissa Welch on assists from fellow juniors Natalie Puñal and Kaelin Ferreira. Ball possession moved steadily until WHS sophomore Katie Casey scored on another assist by Puñal.

After a water break, freshman Anna Talbot took over with two goals in a two-minute span, the second coming on a pass from Welch. “I felt like I owed it to the seniors and the team,” said Talbot, who hadn’t scored in three games.

The score at halftime was 4-0 in favor of Wellington. Four WHS seniors were honored in a ceremony during halftime. Defender Rosie Ascanio was the first player introduced. Ascanio played three years for the team as a defender and is a team captain this year. Nicolette Vocaturo played three years for the team as a midfielder and is also a captain. Christina Camacho was a first-year player for the team and a forward. The backbone of the Wolverines, Sam Bandremer, was a four-year starter and led the girls to a state championship two seasons ago.

“I’ve enjoyed the team bonding, seeing everyone dressed up at the annual holiday parties and in random costumes for our three vs. three tournaments,” Bandremer recalled.

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“My favorite memories would be winning the state championship… in penalty kicks — even though it was the most nerve-racking experience of my life — and beating Douglas last year. It was an amazing experience, and it will be hard to forget anything even if I tried.”

Bandremer is well loved by her teammates.

“Sammy has meant a lot to me as a goalie,” backup goalkeeper Sydney McElwain said. “She is really motivating because I am just a freshman, and of course I have been nervous a few games, but Sam is positive in every way and encourages the team. I met her when I first started playing goalie two years ago, and she has helped me and taught me the stuff I probably would have never known.”

Puñal scored the Wolverines’ first goal of the second half. The junior had the ball on the top right of the goalkeeper’s box and fired a far shot that the goalkeeper misread, allowing the ball to sail by. It was then that Wellington coach Mike Kozlowski pulled his starting goalkeeper Bandremer and put in freshman McElwain.

McElwain played well to begin, as she turned away several shots, most of which came from her right side.

The Hawks finally scored as the game’s final minutes ticked off the clock, which brought the score to 5-1. Wolverine sophomore Brittany Middlebrook put the game away with a goal in the final second to conclude 6-1.

For the boys team, the Wolverines oneupped the girls by defeating the Seminole Ridge Hawks 7-1. Junior forward Kamil Balcerzak scored an astounding four goals in the match. Senior Ryan Kimmey and junior Nick Brewer also scored, and one goal was an own goal.

A Senior Night ceremony took place before the game. Seniors include goalkeepers

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continued from page 39 lot of defense and a lot of the basics.”

The basics are important to Gaffney, who hopes to make the girls better all-around players by setting up a good foundation for them to build upon.

“We’re trying to improve their basketball IQs,” he said, “and also to really get them to watch the court and know what’s happening.”

Returning to the team this year are seniors Shakes and Collins. Shakes was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Team and played second-team all-county last season.

Ryan Kimmey and Aaron Dupere, Luis Zamorano, Alfonso Macerela, Michael Tore, Jeranimo Quintero, Brandon Servellon, Andres Landono, Max Zoete, Cody Marks and Andre Luque.

Kimmey, the backup goalkeeper, was given the chance to start as regular Aaron Dupere was not feeling well. The first goal of the match was the own goal, followed in order by Balcerzak, Brewer, two more from Balcerzak, Kimmey, Brewer and Balcerzak once again.

Both teams continued their play on Wednesday at Lake Worth High School. The teams also played at home against Glades Central High School on Thursday, before a showdown Monday, Jan. 11 at Palm Beach Central High School.

Collins is the Broncos’ leading three-point shooter and shows “great leadership skills,” Gaffney said. Also returning is senior St. Germaine and sophomores Love and Shuler.

The Lady Broncos lost their top player Sharnele Brown, who graduated last year, along with D.D. King and Courtney Miller. This year, half of the team’s 11 players are freshmen or sophomores, with new talent in Kensha’dra Smith and Victoria Maddox.

But having young talent doesn’t worry Gaffney, who said there is a lot of leadership among the older players.

“One really good thing is we have a great crop of kids. They’re dedicated and hard workers, so we’re real hopeful,” he said.

COMMUNIT Y CALENDAR

Saturday, Jan. 9

• “Drop-in Story Times” resume at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) for ages two and up on Saturdays starting Jan. 9 at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Early Bird Ford Club, Palm Beach Region, will hold its 10th Annual “Ford & Friends” Meet on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Holiday Inn on Lake Worth Road near Florida’s Turnpike. All flathead Fords, Lincolns, Mercurys, Model Ts and Model As are welcome. Trophies will be awarded. Activities include a flea market, 50/50 raffle, food and live entertainment. Call Dan or Stacy at (561) 712-9252 or e-mail horizon5 @bellsouth.net for more info.

• The Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will hold a general membership meeting and board installation on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Harvin Center (1030 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The guest speaker will be Royal Palm Beach Mayor David Lodwick. For more info., call J. Amanayea Abraham at (561) 791-1618 or visit www. cafcipbc.org.

Sunday, Jan. 10

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Digital Garden Photography Class with photojournalist and educator John Lopinot on Sundays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for info.

• The Palm Beach Light Opera Company will present Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Palm Beach Community College Eissey Campus Theatre (11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens). Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase tickets, call (561) 283-2400 or e-mail pblightopera@yahoo.com.

Monday, Jan. 11

• The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host a Membership Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 11 at 7:45 a.m. at the Gypsy’s Horse Irish Pub & Restaurant in the original Wellington Mall. RSVP to Anitra Harmon at (561) 790-6200 or anitra@palmswest. com.

• French Classes for ages eight to 13 will be offered at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) in six-week sessions beginning Monday, Jan. 11. The fee per session is $79 for residents and $99 for non-residents. For more info., call Holly Johns at (561) 818-1698.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Board Games Spectacular” for ages six and up on Monday, Jan. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to RSVP.

• A Lupus Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of each month through June at St. Mary’s Medical Center (901 45th Street, West Palm Beach) in the main entrance conference room. The meetings are free and open to patients, family members and friends. For more info., call the Lupus Foundation at (800) 339-0586.

• Palm Beach Dramaworks (322 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host a Master Playwright Series: The Old Neighborhood on Jan. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. all evenings featuring a staged reading of one of David Mamet’s important plays. Call (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palmbeachdrama works.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present comedian Bob Newhart in Dreyfoos Hall on Monday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 651-4257 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 12

• Opening day of the FTI 2010 Winter Equestrian Festival will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (14440 Pierson Road, Wellington). For more info., visit the Equestrian Sport Productions web site at www. equestriansport.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach Na’Amat Sharon Club will host Chuck Suits, administrative assistant to County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Refreshments will be served, followed by a short business meeting and the program. For more info., call Cecile Millman at (561) 795-5811.

• There will be an informational public meeting regarding the preliminary findings of the latest update to the Western Northlake Corridor Land Use Study on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Seminole Ridge High School media center (4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). There will be a brief PowerPoint presentation followed by a questionand-answer session. The land-use study update provides an assessment of the area’s needs for commercial and office uses. For more info., call (561) 233-5312.

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• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 for more info.

• Violinist Frank Almond will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flagler Museum (Cocoanut Row and Whitehall Way, Palm Beach). A dessert and champagne reception with the artist will follow. Call (561) 655-2833 or visit www. flaglermuseum.us for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Tony Bennett on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. in Dreyfoos Hall. Call (561) 6514257 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Wednesday, Jan. 13

• Duffy’s Sports Grill (11935 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach) is sponsoring a membership enrollment breakfast for the Wellington cancer research unit of the Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research (PAP) on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Guests are invited to learn about the PAP Corps while supporting its mission. RSVP by Jan. 10 to Anita Rizzo at (561) 795-7929.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club featuring Herve Jaubert, author of Escape from Dubai. RSVP to (561) 792-6525.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Battleship Potemkin with the Palm Beach Symphony on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. Sergei Eisenstein’s silent film Battleship Potemkin will be shown on stage on the giant screen behind the Palm Beach Symphony. Call (561) 651-4257 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• Youth Acting Classes for ages eight to 11 will be offered at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 13 in two eight-week sessions. The Royal Palm Youth Players Academy will provide classes designed to work on specific acting skills. The fee per eight-week session is $95 for residents and $105 for non-residents. For info., call Holly Johns at (561) 818-1698 or visit www.actingfun.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a “Writers’ Critique Workshop” on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for adults. The program is led by Florida Writers’ Association member Mark Adduci. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 651-4257 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Thursday, Jan. 14

• The Palm Beach Opera will feature its Lunch & Learn Series at the National Croquet Club (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) beginning Thursday, Jan. 14 at noon. Enjoy an insightful look inside the Palm Beach Opera’s upcoming productions. Call (561) 833-7888 or visit www.pbopera. org for more info.

Friday, Jan. 15

• The South Florida Fair returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 31. Tickets are on sale now. Call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (31 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Florida Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Admission is free. To RSVP, call (561) 233-1757. For more information about Mounts, visit www.mounts.org.

• The Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach) will feature “Native to Florida” on Friday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (561) 832-1776, ext. 33 or visit www.armoryart.org for more info.

• Foster’s Grille (11071 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach) will host the car show “Cruzin’ for a Cure” on Friday, Jan. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. to benefit the upcoming Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the race, which will take place Jan. 30 in downtown West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 3336720.

Saturday, Jan. 16

• On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17, Wellington residents are invited to gather for a Community Build at the future site of Scott’s Place park near the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). With guidance from professional installers, residents will help assemble the large pieces of play equipment that will go into the barrier-free playground. There will be a morning and an afternoon shift each day. Call Rachel Fenech at (561) 791-4787 or register at www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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DADS DOORS & WINDOWS, INC. IMPACT WINDOWS & HURRICANE SHUTTERS — Sliding Glass Doors, Mirrors & Shower Doors. 561-355-8331

ANMAR CO. —James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC 1327426 561-2488528

KGS LLC — Water damaged, drywall, remodels, Kitchens & baths, woodwork, flooring, paint & textures, stucco, windows & doors, all concrete work, design, additions, enclosures,solar installation & sales, excavating and more prompt, honest & reliable. cbc056820 CVC56757

HOME INSPECTIONS — Mold inpections, air quality testing, US Building Inspectors mention this ad $20.00 Off. 561-784-8811

LOOKING TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE - Your local Geico office has been saving people money for over 70 years. Contact (561) 616-5944 for a free rate quote.

LICENSED PLUMBER - Beat any legitimate estimate. A/C service lowest price. Complete service, new construction, replacement. CFC1426242 CAC058610 Bonded & Insured. 561-601-6458

POOL PLASTERING AND RESURFACING — Lic. U19996. 561722-7690.

ELITE POOL SERVICE — “You dealt with the rest now deal with the best.” All maintenance & repairs, salt chlorinators, heaters, leak detection. 561-791-5073

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING — Established in 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.Call Butch 561-3096975 BD

GRIME STOPPERS - Pressure cleaning, commercial & residential, houses, driveways, patios, screen enclosures, sidewalks. References available.561-779-1081

RESUMÉ’S R US — Resumé writing, cover letters, advice/counseling. Mention this ad for special rates. www.Ineedaresumenow.com 561-228-1378

MINOR ROOF REPAIRS — Roof painting. Carpentry. License #U13677.967-5580.

HORIZON ROOFING QUALITY WORK & SERVICE — Free estimates, No Deposits. Pay upon completion, residential, commercial, reroofing, repairs, credit cards accepted.561-842-6120 or 561784-8072 Lic.#CCC1328598

Mold & Mildew Inspections — Air Quality Testing, leak detection. US building inspectors, mention this ad for discount. 561-784-8811

RJA PAINTING AND DECORATING, INC. - Interior , Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial. License #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561-793-5455 561-6627102

JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. - Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964. Lic. #U18473

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Interior/Exterior, residential painting, over 20 years exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. - Insured. 561-3838666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident. CREATIVE PAINTING SYSTEMS, INC. — Interior • Exterior • Residential Specialists. WE DELIVER WHAT WE PROMISE. All work guaranteed. FREE EST.Family owned & Operated. Over 23 years exp. Lic. #U-18337 • Bonded • Ins. Owner/Operator George Born. 561-686-6701

PALM BEACH PET SERVICES LLC - Pet Sitting, dogwalking, www.PalmbeachServices.com 1866-648-1150 Lic. Bonded, Insured

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

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC0067207

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

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FLORIDA FOR 25 YEARS — Free estimates, residential/commercial, bathroom remodeling, floors, walls, backsplashes, custom design GOLDEN TILE INSTALLATION 561-662-9258 Lic.&Insured U21006

TREE TRIMMING & REMOVALWE DO IT ALL. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured #200403394 Call Jimmy 329-0213

BIG BLUE TREE FARM, INC. GO GREEN! Growers of Quality Landscape Trees www.BigBlueTree Farm.com. Any Tree up to 12 feet $199 +tax Delivery & InstallationAvailable 561-793-4370 Bus. 561-202-7679 Cell

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

A CLEAR VIEW — Window Cleaning, Pressure Cleaning, Lawn Maintenance, & Property Maintenance. P.B. County Lic. #14807 Insured. “Let a Firefighter Do It Right” 561252-5648

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JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 798-3132.

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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE -3 bedroom, 2 baths, single wide 3 car parking. $8,500 OBO. (561) 2018805

18’ PONTOON BOAT — Lake Wellington. Bimini top, Ray outboard w/tilt&trim, new batteries, CD/ AM/FM. Recently serviced, running great, $6,500. 561-798-5109