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Wellington Council Approves Bridle Trail Map For Comp Plan

Volume 36, Number 11 March 13 - March 19, 2015

Serving Palms West Since 1980

WEST FEST IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

The Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday to the adoption of an amended bridle trail map to the village’s comprehensive plan that shows not only existing trails but future trails that the village would like to develop. Page 3

Spring Family Festival At St. Rita Church

St. Rita Catholic Church held its Spring Family Festival from Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 8. There were rides, food, a bake sale, a silent auction, kids activities, live music and more. Page 5

LGWCD Agrees To Be Co-Applicant For College Road Permit

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors agreed Monday to be a co-applicant for a permit from the South Florida Water Management District to make improvements to South B Road from Southern Blvd. to the Palm Beach State College entrance. Page 7

Dodgeball Tournament At PBCHS Fights Cancer

OPINION

A Need Exists, But Is There The Will To Act?

Senior housing issues are not an easy nut to crack. With a sizable portion of the population in need of such a facility, it’s not a matter of need, but rather one of finances and political will. It’s time for both Wellington and Royal Palm Beach to get a move on the idea. If not alone, then perhaps a joint venture might make sense. Page 4

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The Village of Royal Palm Beach presented West Fest last weekend at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. West Fest was a three-day western themed event with carnival rides, food trucks, kids activities, a chili cook-off and lots of live music. Kids liked the petting zoo and the mechanical bull. Shown here, Annabelle Byers enjoys a wagon ride. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9

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Lox Incumbents Finish Ahead, But Absentee Votes Contested

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Loxahatchee Groves Town Council incumbents Ron Jarriel and Ryan Liang were the apparent winners in Tuesday’s municipal election, but concerns over absentee ballot irregularities has led challenger Keith Harris not to concede the race pending an investigation. Jarriel was the election’s top vote-getter. According to unofficial returns from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office, Jarriel took 307 votes (57.2 percent), while challenger Virginia Standish claimed 230 votes (42.8 percent) in the race for Seat 1. Liang’s victory was much closer. He received 275 votes (50.8 percent), only nine more than challenger Harris, who received 266 votes (49.2 percent), also according to unofficial returns. However, the results are clouded by allegations that Liang’s supporters requested absentee ballots for Loxahatchee Groves voters and then approached them seeking their votes. Harris told the Town-Crier on

Wednesday that he is challenging the results. “This election that was held yesterday is still ongoing,” said Harris, who has been a vocal dissident to current council policies. “It has been indicated to me that the supervisor of elections has turned this over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and it is my understanding that the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office has taken interest in this. I am conceding nothing.” Harris said he has hired an attorney to pursue the issue further, and felt that his drawing almost half the votes indicate that many people are unhappy with council activities. “I have been a critical activist for the past six to eight months, and 49 percent of the town’s population agrees with me,” he said. “The results are currently showing that Loxahatchee Groves has now become the capital of ‘Corruption County.’” Harris’ attorney, Richard Jarolem, said Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher received a complaint from Loxahatchee Groves resident Bill Ford that he and his

wife had received absentee ballots that they did not authorize. “There was one individual and his wife who both received absentee ballots that they did not request,” Jarolem said. “It is my understanding that they had already gone to the supervisor of elections prior to the election and advised Ms. Bucher of the situation, and it’s my understanding that Ms. Bucher’s office is looking into it.” Jarolem said that he did not believe that the situation was isolated to one instance. “What we’re understanding is that those two individuals who received absentee ballots were not alone,” he said, “and that there were many other absentee ballots that appeared without request. If that is substantiated, that someone else made the request without authorization, that violates Florida law [and] constitutes a felony for each and every ballot.” Jarolem noted that the election pivoted on the results of the absentee ballots. “Keith won at the polls, the See LOX VOTE, page 18

Dave Swift Wins Three-Way Race For RPB Council Seat By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Incumbent Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor David Swift handily claimed another two-year term in office Tuesday, March 10, winning a three-way race. There were 1,406 votes cast in the race for Seat 2, the only item on the village ballot. Swift took 726 votes (51.6 percent), while former Councilwoman Martha Webster took 430 votes (30.6 percent) and former Planning & Zoning Commissioner Darrell Lange took 250 votes (17.8 percent), according to unofficial results from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. Swift met with supporters after the polls closed Tuesday evening at the Village Golf Club. Once all the Royal Palm Beach precincts were in, he addressed the crowd. “That was a great win, and I appreciate everything you do,” he said. “I have got volunteers who have worked with me, some of them more than 20 years, and they always come out and give us a hand when it’s needed. Without them, this could never happen. In this particular campaign, I think I was the most prepared I’ve ever been in 20 years.” While Swift has been winning elections in Royal Palm Beach since the 1980s, he thanked people who helped modernize his campaign style. “We brought some new folks

on. Our campaign manager, Jody Young, did a great job. It was my first jump into social media, and I think it was fairly successful,” he said. “I learned all of that in the last four weeks. Anyways, thanks so much. Each year, you guys come out and spend the whole day and help, and I really do appreciate it.” After the results were in, Swift spoke to the Town-Crier about his campaign and his plans for the future. “I didn’t even have an iPhone until four weeks ago,” he said with a chuckle. “Talk about a steep learning curve.” Learning how to use Facebook and a smartphone was new to Swift, but something that proved to be advantageous. “I was happy to come into the 21st century regarding campaigning,” he said. His approach had always been knocking on doors and talking to people. His last campaign, he noted, included a static web site. Adding Facebook allowed for more interactivity, and allowed him to reconnect with South Florida Water Management District colleagues and friends. “I’m pleased that we won,” Swift said. “I’d like to thank the residents who came out to vote, and those people who filed absentee ballots in my favor — I appreciate that very much. My platform was putting Royal Palm Beach first and politics second, and See SWIFT, page 4

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Dave Swift celebrates his re-election victory at the Village Golf Club Tuesday night.

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WHS DANCE MARATHON

ITID Board Gives Manager Good Grades, But No Raise

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors gave District Manager Jim Shallman a satisfactory rating on Wednesday, but no raise. Human relations attorney Lara Donlon said that if Shallman’s performance was deemed to be at least satisfactory based on an average score of evaluations submitted by board members, they may consider an increase in his base salary and benefits, subject to the budget. “Additionally, for this year only, the contract provides that in the 2015 evaluation, if he receives a score of 4.0 or exceeds expectations, then the board shall increase his salary by $3,000,” Donlon said. “Based on the evaluations submit-

ted tonight, the score is 3.18, which is satisfactory.” She explained that the board has the option of giving Shallman a raise but is not required to. Supervisor Michelle Damone said that there are other options in his contract for him to receive additional compensation, including completing a management course, which he had not. Shallman was promoted from accountant to manager in October 2013 after former District Administrator Tanya Quickel left. “I will discuss my evaluation with Mr. Shallman one-on-one personally; however, the action of the board based on that score needs to be decided,” Damone said. “I know this is a sensitive topic. It’s hard to do it in public.”

Supervisor Gary Dunkley said he had spoken with Shallman. “We had a beautiful morning,” Dunkley said. “We went around to different projects. I’m very pleased for the way that Jim came into this position with only accounting experience. He’s gotten on-the-job training. He has more to go, but he’s going in the right direction.” ITID President Carol Jacobs agreed with Dunkley. “We basically lost all our staff, and everybody quit,” Jacobs said. “He was without office help. He has been without HR for a while, and he had only basically one year. I think the district has been moving along quite well. There’s always room for improvement, but this is a hard district, this is a hard board, See ITID, page 18

Wellington High School hosted its Dance Marathon event Friday, March 6 to raise money for the Shands Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Students danced, played and enjoyed the night as they worked together to help others while raising $14,648.25. Shown here are Jessica Dudman, Abby Kaufman and Mckenna Decastro. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 21

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Wellington Council Discusses Senior Housing Needs By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Village Council members conducted a workshop on senior housing Monday to evaluate what kinds of programs and facilities are in place in Wellington for seniors and to look at what may or may not be needed. Growth Management Director Robert Basehart said the discussion was initiated by members of the Wellington Senior Advisory Committee. “I believe the concept is of a below-market residential senior, age-restricted community of residential units, with the village po-

tentially participating by providing a site,” Basehart said. He said the village has a wide range of senior accommodations, but council members and Senior Advisory Committee Chair Tony Fransetta agree that it lacks a place where seniors can sell their homes and downsize in the village. “Senior housing is a very broad topic,” Basehart said. “It includes a lot of things.” Components include intensive care facilities, of which Wellington has one, the NuVista facility, which also provides outpatient treatment as well as short-term stays.

“You’re all familiar with the issues of congregate living facilities,” he said. “What they are is assisted-living facilities that don’t provide a full range of medical care, but they do assist in preparation and distribution of meals and linen service, and helping people get dressed and taking medications.” Basehart said that there are four types of congregate living facilities under state law, the first being those that allow up to six residents. Wellington has 17 of that type of facility, and under state law, they can go anywhere a single-family home can go, he said.

Type 2A facilities allow up to 14 residents, which can only go in multifamily neighborhoods and commercial zoning areas. Wellington has one Type 2A facility. Type 2B facilities allow up to 21 residents, he said. Type 3 facilities are what people think of as institutionalized living, he said. Wellington has three such facilities approved, including NuVista, which has 600 beds, and one on the Wellington Regional Medical Center campus that has been approved for 100 beds. None of those have been built yet, he said. The fourth type is what is called “aging in place.”

“We’ve got quite a bit of that in the village,” Basehart said, explaining that in the 2000 Census, about 8 percent of the population was seniors 65 or older. In the 2010 Census, it was 10.5 percent. Basehart said the village has a number of programs designed for seniors who are aging in place, based on a survey done by the village. Mayor Bob Margolis said he knows a number of seniors in Wellington who have sold their homes and moved to senior communities outside the village. “They call them young retireSee SENIORS, page 7

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OUR VIEWS: AGRICULTURAL RESERVE:

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Stop Cutting into AG Reserve long enough to study impact

In 1980, Palm Beach County showed rare foresight in its decision to create the Agricultural Reserve to both protect agriculture and preserve the land from over-development. Since then, the county and developers have been chipping away at the restrictions to increase density and remove parcels from the area so they can be sold and developed. While the national image of Palm Beach County is of our wonderful beaches and expansive shopping, it is a superficial and inaccurate portrayal. The county has a long and important history in farming and agriculture. As recently as 2010-11, the county produced $1.42 billion in agricultural sales. In fact, Palm Beach County leads the state — and all counties east of the Mississippi River — in agricultural production. It is one of the 10 largest agricultural-proIn 1999,county ducing counties taxpayers in the country. Along with sugar voted to spend cane, our area is a leading producer $100 million to of corn, peppers, rice and lettuce. buy and But agriculture preserve and land preservation are under large tracts of increasing pressure from deland in the AG velopment. And county commisReserve sioners, rather than continue to chip away at the 22,000-acre Agricultural Reserve, should stop yielding to this pressure long enough to at least conduct a study of the economic and environmental impact. To be sure, a local real estate market rebound feeds a growing appetite to devour western land formerly used for farming. But people who have grown up in Palm Beach County can remember a time when you could easily drive from the coastal areas to small farms to pick or buy fresh produce directly from farmers. That is uncommon today, and hard to even imagine for many new residents. The county’s role in agriculture is increasingly at a crossroads. That was on display at

a public meeting last week, as some residents voiced their opposition to allowing increased development in the reserve. At that same meeting, other residents — comprising struggling nursery owners, farmers and other small landowners — argued that reserve rules unfairly bar them from getting top dollar for their property by limiting what can be done with that property. But as we’ve said previously, providing top dollar for farmers’ property is not the job of county taxpayers. We agree that the burden of maintaining open areas and green space in our county should not fall on a single group. However, the agricultural character of the western regions of the county is not a new phenomenon. As such, the area has never been zoned or divided in a manner appropriate for dense development. If people purchased or inherited lands in the area under those restrictive rules, it seems at best disingenuous to claim that efforts to keep the area from over-development are an unjust surprise. Development is not just the landowner’s issue. New homes mean less green space for residents to enjoy and less area for water storage, discharge and drainage. More development means greater demands on our infrastructure — including schools, roads, utilities, police and fire. The burden of supporting western development falls on all of our residents, not just the developers. Proposed for Ag Reserve: More development, doing it on smaller parcels. At the public meeting, there were proposals to add new zones for commercial development. There was also a proposal to lower the threshold on developments so that smaller parcels can to be urbanized. If these proposals are approved, the county will allow the reserve to be whittled to death. No one can stop all development. Nor should we wish to do so. But the reserve represents not just the history of Palm Beach County, it represents our hopes for a future filled with more than just acre after acre of stoplights and strip malls. At their March 24 workshop on the Agricultural Reserve, county commissioners would be wise to remember that in 1999 taxpayers voted overwhelmingly to spend $100 million with that very thought in mind.

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Wellington Council Approves Bridle Trail Map For Comp Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday to the adoption of an amended bridle trail map to the village’s comprehensive plan that shows not only existing trails but future trails that the village would like to develop. Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said the original bridle trail map was adopted in 2004 and approved by the Equestrian Preserve Committee in 2010. “This is intended to memorialize the aspiration plan, which provides for the future expansion of it,” O’Dell said. The previous map had a circulation master plan depicting the private and public trail system, he explained. “It does not provide any greater detail other than providing that information, but there has also been some links to Section 24, Rustic Ranches and Flying Cow Road, which have also been provided on the new circulation map,” O’Dell said. “We also depicted locations of venues within the Village of Wellington for equestrian purposes.” O’Dell said the village has been

working with Deeridge Farm for a bridle path along Pierson Road from Southfields Road to 120th Avenue South, completed a bridle path at Palm Beach Equine on Pierson Road from South Shore Blvd. to Equestrian Club Road, is working on future bridle path improvements on Pierson Road from Flying Cow Road to Ousley Farms Road, and is continuing coordination with Grand Prix Farms’ owners to secure a public bridle path on Pierson Road from Ousley Farms Road to Gene Mische Way. Wellington staff also recently completed improvements along South Shore Blvd. to Equestrian Club Road. “That was our test area that we did this year, and it appears like it’s holding up quite well,” O’Dell said. “We will continue to move forward with Grand Prix Farms as well.” He said the village has received approvals for the map from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Transportation. The Planning, Zoning & Adjustment

Board gave unanimous approval last October. Councilman Matt Willhite asked O’Dell whether a consultant recently hired had looked at the map, and asked about the scope of the consultant’s work. “They’re evaluating the work that has been completed to date since the 2010 adoption,” O’Dell said. “They’re looking at improvements and suggesting recommendations for expansions and capital projects.” Willhite also asked about the aspirational aspect of the map. “Some of it says ‘existing’ and ‘currently planned,’ but does that include aspirational?” Willhite asked. “Are there other areas that we’re looking, and this is just the basic, and is that what you and this company are currently doing? Where do we go with that aspirational part, because obviously there are more connections I’d like to show.” O’Dell said that there are many areas of the map where consent from the property owners is needed to build or improve trails, and there are other properties whose developers the village will attempt to get agreement from to construct a bridle trail.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said the aspirational portion of the map would include private areas that the village would like to make public. “We need a reasonable basis for requiring the dedication of the bridle paths,” Schofield said. “It’s aspirational in the sense that the comprehensive plan is a generalized document and the details are provided either in the land development regulations or in one of the overlay districts.” Vice Mayor John Greene asked about the colors of the trails indicated on the map, and O’Dell said the plan was originally developed by a consulting firm in 2004 to provide riders with a methodology for understanding where they were on the trails. “There are posts currently out in the trails that delineate red trail, green trail, blue trail, and it was a means of trying to communicate to the public and to our community our trail system itself,” O’Dell said. “Some of the trails have taken on the names of the community, such as Saddle Trail, the blue trail which is within the community. There’s probably some rationale to speak to the community and ask them how

they want to refer to them.” Greene, who said he did not favor hiring a consultant at the time, asked what the cost was, and O’Dell said it was about $22,000. Greene asked whether the village had personnel who could supervise the project internally. “I can’t imagine that people on our staff don’t have a better handle on our community and the interconnectivity between these trails,” he said. Schofield said the village hires consultants for a variety of reasons. “We do not have the staffing and expertise to provide every single purpose. In addition to equestrian trails, Mr. O’Dell is working on other projects,” Schofield said. “Yes, Mr. O’Dell was a consultant before we hired him. One of his assignments was the equestrian master plan, but in terms of actually designing equestrian trails, he would never have the experience to do that.” Schofield said one critical aspect of the trail planning was to improve drainage on the trails. “Typically, in the wet season, we can see large puddles, especially in the southwest part of the village,” Schofield said. “Those

things have been addressed by widening the canals and improving the pump stations and those types of things. The equestrian master plan will include things like how you get from venue to venue and what do we need to do to roadways.” Greene added that there has been discussion of a municipal riding facility in the village for the average rider. O’Dell said there are some legal issues, including insurance, but one of the conversations has been with the county about the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, although accessibility would be an issue because it is separated from Wellington by Florida’s Turnpike. “They have been looking for a vendor for a couple of years to do exactly what you’re asking,” O’Dell said, adding that the master plan addresses a public riding facility. He added that they have also met with representatives of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves about the possibility of an equestrian overpass on Southern Blvd. Willhite made a motion to approve the bridle trail map, which carried unanimously.

RPB Officials Report Progress In Tallahassee Lobbying Trip

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At last week’s Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting, Vice Mayor Dave Swift and Councilman Jeff Hmara reported about their recent trip to Tallahassee to lobby the state legislature for money to extend State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd., as well as other projects, including canal improvements. “We were joined by our neighbors to the north and south, Indian Trail Improvement District [Supervisor] Michelle Damone, also Councilman Matt Willhite from Wellington, who were also up there doing the same thing in support of State Road 7,” Swift said at the March 5 meeting. “As you know, our county commissioner, Melissa McKinlay, strongly supports our position on State Road 7. Other county commissioners and the [Palm Beach] Metropolitan Planning Organization also support the project.” In December, the MPO received

bittersweet news that the project had been approved but that financing had been moved forward from 2016 to 2020 in anticipation of lawsuits from the City of West Palm Beach, which has been a staunch opponent of the road’s extension. “In December, FDOT District 4 Secretary James Noth encouraged pushing the legislative process to find state money to try to get that in fiscal year 2017, which was the reason we went to Tallahassee,” Swift said. “We spent a full day speaking with our elected representatives, asking them to help us find state money to build the road. Almost in each instance — and this is very interesting — County Commissioner McKinlay or someone on her staff thoroughly briefed each legislator. They knew what our names were, what our issues were, and we got to work. She was very helpful.” Swift said the majority of legislators they spoke with were supportive of the position taken by

the western communities and the extension of SR 7 to Northlake. “Contingent on whatever legal challenges we encounter, they will try to find a road work plan in 2017,” he said. Hmara added that they also talked to legislators about funding for canal cleaning. “We have already taken the first step, which is identifying the canals and which ones have the largest amounts of debris,” he said. “It’s going to take quite a bit of money to do something about that. We were asking for a matching grant, and for the most part, I think that was reasonably well-received.” Hmara pointed out, however, that water projects are important to many municipalities. “Therefore, there are a lot more water projects than there is money available to support them, and the numbers offered up to support them are at least three times the number of projects and dollar value than the money available,”

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he said. “I guess it’s fair to say, don’t get your hopes up too high, but I think it was well received. Personally, I think we did a really good job of representing both issues.” Hmara said the Tallahassee experience gave him a chance to step back and look at the village from other points of view. “State Rep. Ben Albritton [RDistrict 56] was one of the representatives we talked to… and we got to talking about diversity in the community and yet the harmony that we experience,” Hmara said. “We got into a conversation about the size of the community and the makeup, the average income, and we wound up talking about our Diversity Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day… What’s interesting was he was impressed, I think, with our community. It was a good opportunity for us to step back and say, ‘You know? I think we’ve got a pretty good community. We have something to be proud of.’”

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council presented Village Engineer Chris Marsh with a 15-year award on Thursday, March 5. Marsh is credited with bringing several major projects to fruition, including Veterans Park and Commons Park. He was promoted from project manager to village engineer in 2010. He is shown here receiving his 15-year award from Mayor Matty Mattioli.

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OUR OPINION

A Need Exists, But Is There The Will To Act On Senior Housing? Once again, senior issues played a key role in a local election campaign. Will the issue continue to hold sway now that the voting has ended? All three candidates standing in the recent Royal Palm Beach election favored the idea of building a senior living facility at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. It is an idea that has been on the drawing board for several years. This time, the winner of the election, incumbent Vice Mayor Dave Swift, has named it his “top priority.” Meanwhile, senior activists have been lobbying for a similar facility in Wellington for more than a decade. Just this week, a Wellington Village Council discussion gave new emphasis to the idea, but no conclusion — just an agreement to keep talking about it. Senior housing issues are not an easy nut to crack. There are so many types of facilities that fall under the general umbrella, they’re too expensive for most local governments to build and maintain alone, and there is a belief among some that it is an idea best left to the free market, not the government. So, if the market has determined that seniors will need to move elsewhere, so be it?

Many local seniors have expressed an interest in survey after survey of downsizing from their large suburban homes without having to leave the community they helped build. The key to the entire argument is the word “affordable.” There are several skilled nursing facilities and high-end active adult communities in the western communities. The goal of senior activists in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach is to get an option for those seniors who don’t need the former and can’t afford the latter. Several of these projects have been approved, just to be dropped as unfeasible, and a few even remain on the books, unbuilt. Hence the emphasis on getting government intervention on the issue. With a sizable portion of the local population in need of such a facility, it’s not a matter of need, but rather one of finances and political will. It’s time for both Wellington and Royal Palm Beach to get a move on the idea. If there is not the political will for each community to do it alone, then perhaps a joint venture might make sense. However, more meetings without conclusive decisions just gets us closer to the next election — when all the candidates will insist that senior issues are near and dear to their hearts.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Olinsky Responds To Matula Letter

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the letter “Support For Dave Swift” by Felicia Matula published last week. Although the municipal elections will be over by the time the next edition of the Town-Crier comes out, I very much would appreciate the opportunity to respond to what I consider Ms. Matula’s personal attack on my integrity. While I consider criticism of my political views a fair part of the democratic principles under which we operate, her attack on my personal integrity deserves a response. I must take exception to Ms. Matula’s comments concerning my letter of support for Darrell Lange in the Royal Palm Beach Village Council election. She referred to my changing opinions like “throwing away old socks like normal people do.” Not true! I value experience in public servants, but not when the candidate lies to his constituents. During his campaign, Mr. Swift sent a letter to Saratoga residents informing them that each household could get $1,000 as a result of his negotia-

tions regarding Tract C. Not true, and not legal! Furthermore, Ms. Matula implied that I am some kind of political hack writer, perhaps for pay. Nothing could be further from the truth. I have observed and, on occasion, commented on the political scene in New York, Bonn (via a Fulbright grant), Chicago and here in Palm Beach County! My comments always have been my own political views. No one prompts me, and I most certainly have not been paid. On the other hand, it is not unreasonable to suspect that Ms. Matula’s letter could have been payment for Mr. Swift’s supporting her in her campaign for mayor, which she ultimately lost. Or could it be pay forward for his support in her next run for his council seat after he runs for mayor? Arlene Olinsky Royal Palm Beach

Ron Jarriel Thanks Voters

First, I’d like to thank all the Loxahatchee Groves voters who took time out to vote, whether by coming to the polls or absentee ballot. I would have liked to have seen a larger turnout at the polls. I

attribute the low turnout to being that most of the residents are happy with the current council’s performance and accomplishments. I am looking forward to continuing to serve the residents of Loxahatchee Groves. I consider it a great privilege. I would like to thank my support team, along with my family and friends, for their comments, time and effort, and a job well done. We all worked hard, and it paid off. I will continue to serve and fight for healthier and safer roads, improved drainage, multi-purpose recreational trails, and better and affordable education. I will strive to bring the community, the town and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District together to function as a team to preserve and make Loxahatchee Groves a better place to live for our residents. I believe that by working together, that in 2015, we will see our property values increase higher than anywhere else in Palm Beach County, and to me that is a positive sign. May God bless us all with his grace and the best year ever. Councilman Ron Jarriel Town of Loxahatchee Groves

What Can I Do?

What can I do? The more I

watch television and what is going on in the world, the more this question keeps running through my head. I am a 48-year-old, happily married woman with two amazing teenage boys and wonderful, aging parents. My husband and I are two professional, working adults who have always gotten over life’s “bumps in the road” fairly unscathed, and have shared a very stable and happy life with the anticipation of a continued, content future together. So why am I writing this letter? The other day, I was watching television with my husband beside me, and yet again was hit with the horror of seeing ISIS and two men from Japan who were now being threatened. My children were at their respective high schools, and we were simply eating lunch together and catching up. We watched it for a few minutes, and then I proceeded to turn the station to something my stomach could tolerate, The Big Bang Theory. The day went on uneventfully. A few days later, it was uncovered that one of the men I had seen had been murdered. I felt ashamed of myself. Not because I hadn’t done anything to stop the violence, because I trust our military is working to accomplish

this, but rather because I had simply “changed the channel” from something I had emotional trouble viewing. I cannot believe that my solution to my own discomfort was to change the channel and look away from reality, as opposed to trying to figure out something, anything, to do. I am a Jewish-American of Eastern European descent and the second generation of Holocaust survivors. I am no stranger to the suffering of many cultural groups who have been tortured and oppressed throughout history, so I feel strongly that I should be doing something other than “changing the channel.” And that is why the question has arisen. I have discussed this with my husband and my mother, both of whom suggested the writing of letters. But who do I tell?

And what do I write? And how do I appropriately express how appalled I am that I find myself without direction regarding this subject? I find myself not learning from history, and watching with the same semi-indifference that others watched as they viewed snippets of information during World War II through movie reels and radio. I know that alone, I can’t be the answer, but I am more than willing, and wanting, to be part of a solution, so that I can watch The Big Bang Theory for relaxation, as opposed to distraction, having known that I didn’t simply turn away from the really important things that are currently facing our children’s world right now. So… what can I do? Stephanie Fineman Lake Worth

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OPINION

So, How Does MVP Tom Brady’s Tax Bill Compare To Your Tax Bill? Tom Brady, recent MVP of the 2015 Super Bowl, makes a very nice living quarterbacking the New England Patriots. But even he has to keep a wary eye on his taxes. Brady’s Super Bowl bonus

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was a handsome $97,000. Since he pays in the top income tax bracket, his immediate tax hit was $38,412. His top Medicare rate of $2,280 brought the figure up to $40,692. Tom was also presented with

an MVP Chevy Truck gift, which he graciously gave to a teammate. The tax on the truck was $13,464. The gift tax on the truck was $8,000. What was the total federal tax? That would be $62,156. But hold on a moment… how

about the tax from the state (Arizona) where the game was played? It was 4.5 percent, or $4,404. Brady’s taxes for the Super Bowl ended up at $66,560. The effective tax rate for Brady’s

magnificent MVP effort? That would be 68.62 percent. If you’ve guessed where I’m going with this, you’re correct! This is a reminder to start gathering your tax information — April 15 is just a short time away!

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School District Concerned At Spike In Sick Kids At Wellington El

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report There have been more sick children than normal at Wellington Elementary School over the last week and a half, and the Palm Beach County School District has urged parents to be extra vigilant in keeping sick children at home. A letter from the Palm Beach County Health Department was sent home to parents last week to increase awareness of the situation, advising them to keep sick children home and to encourage the frequent washing of hands to help eliminate the spread of the illness. As the phones were ringing furiously at the school, the Town-Crier spoke to Tim O’Connor, spokesman for the Palm Beach County Health Department, also known as the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County. “We have been in contact with the parents and the members of

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continued from page 1 I think I’ve done that for a long period of time; people know me for that.” Wednesday, Swift said he would return to business. The issues don’t go away after an election, he said. “Starting tomorrow, we’ll roll up our sleeves and address a number of issues that we’re going to take a look at: addressing developing a senior living complex here in Royal Palm Beach, working on State Road 7 to get it extended to Northlake Blvd., [and the] Crest-

the school since last Friday,” he said. “The first letter went out... acknowledging that there were a higher-than-normal incidences of vomiting and diarrhea among some of the students who reported sick and were staying home. And then, of course, our advice at that time, was… to keep your child home if they are sick.” O’Connor noted that there is no clear indication what exact ailment is causing the spike in illnesses at Wellington Elementary School. “We still do not know what it is, if anything,” he said. The health department, O’Connor explained, notified the environmental group within the school district that goes in and cleans classrooms, offices, the cafeteria and the rest of the school. “It’s potentially viral in nature, which makes it a little more contagious, and it seems to be passing along,” he said. “At this point, that’s where we are. Again, no confirmations.”

On Wednesday afternoon, O’Connor said another letter was being drafted, in addition to the first letter on March 5, to be sent home to parents. “Just the same basic advice,” he said. “Keep your child home if they are sick, and again probably beyond that, up to 48 hours after symptoms subside, don’t send your child back to school. Or, if you’re a teacher or staff member, don’t come back too early. Make sure everything is over.” Though the timing is relatively close to when Wellington Elementary School students were told to drink from water bottles due to some pipe issues, O’Connor does not believe the two situations are related. “It’s very unlikely it’s a water issue,” he said. “It’s viral in nature, probably related more to things you see on cruise ships — the norovirus — because it seems to be easily passed and symptomatic.

People become symptomatic very quickly.” O’Connor stressed the need for vigilance. “We don’t know what virus it is or isn’t. It’s just that you have to take all of the necessary precautions in preventing it,” he said. More than 50 people have been affected by the illness, including students and staff members, but the exact count is unknown at the moment, O’Connor said, noting that some of it has been self-reported and the numbers seem to be changing daily. “If they’re well, they should be going to school,” he said. The health department has asked parents to notify the school nurse if their child is sick. “Things of this nature, when it hits, and if it is viral or a virus type of thing, you’ll be symptomatic 24 to 72 hours,” O’Connor said. Though unpleasant, illness outbreaks in schools are not un-

wood property that we’re trying to work with Lennar Homes to make sure that it’s compatible with the surrounding area,” he said. “Those are some of the big things that I’m looking at for the next year.” There are four large projects, two south and two north of Okeechobee Blvd., he explained, and making sure that those projects are compatible with the surrounding areas is a high priority. “My main goal, really, is to work on the senior living complex,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of folks in their 70s and 80s who are very interested in being able to stay in Royal Palm Beach with their friends and live out their life down here and not in the snow.”

He expects the senior living complex and other projects to keep him fairly busy over the next two years. “There’s a number of those projects that I’d like to see done. That’s why I ran, and I’d like to see those completed, primarily,” Swift said. He was coy regarding his future plans personally. Asked if he would run again in 2017, Swift said, “It’s too early to tell on that one.” He was also non-committal when it comes to what will happen when Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli steps down, which is expected next year. “We have a number of people who are interested, so we’ll see what happens

with that,” Swift said. Regarding the recent campaign, Swift feels it went well. “This was kind of like a non-issue campaign, at least for me,” he said, noting that the low turnout could be attributed to the lack of strife. “Really, we’re in good economic shape, the council does work together well, we have a new park, taxes are low, schools are good — there’s not a lot to complain about.” Of his opponents, Swift had positive things to say, though they might not be as happy with the results of the election as he is. “Martha [Webster], she did a good job. I think she started late. She’s a good campaigner. I

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Illnesses at Wellington Elementary School has district worried. heard of. Just recently, a norovirus washing, and now they’re back outbreak affecting more than 100 open for regular business. They people was confirmed at Berean have been for a couple of weeks Christian School, O’Connor ex- now.” plained. Usually these sort of things “But, again, they followed all of resolve themselves within two the recommendations, kept their weeks at schools, O’Connor exstudents home, kept some students plained, noting that the upcoming home from field trips, did the hand spring break should help. know that she tries hard,” he said. “There’s nothing wrong with having a new face out there, as far as Darrell [Lange]’s concerned. I

think that’s really what his goal was, to become a known entity. I think you’ll see him running again.”

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FUN TIME FOR ALL AT ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING FAMILY FESTIVAL

St. Rita Catholic Church held its Spring Family Festival from Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 8. There were rides, food, a PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER bake sale, a silent auction, kids activities, live music and more.

Christianne Caggiano, Caroline Elardi, Ann Brinson and Lucille Croteau at the bake sale table.

Randy Berman looks over a baby dress with Ilona Lupowitz of Truly Trendy Kids.

G Money BBQ’s Harry Thompson and Raymond Edwards grill some wings.

Kathy Foster and Dennis Marquez with Emmanuel Blandford.

Freida Cid, Cheryl Wellence, Lynne Fiasconaro, JoAnn Goodrich, Judy Speciale and Kenny Goodrich of Destiny for Dogs volunteers with pets up for adoption.

Skylar pets Pippi held by Marley Cannon of Karen’s Equine Intervention.

Emma Braaten and Chase Donovan play with flash tops.

Frank and Aubrey Imig.

WOMEN’S GROUP MAKES BLANKETS TO DONATE TO THE HARMONY HOUSE

The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, March 5 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Members brought in cleaning supplies to give to the Harmony House. The ladies also made small fleece blankets for the children of Harmony House. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011.

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Raffle winners Lisa Schwartz and Carol Pettine with Mair Armand (center).

Deborah Nuessly, Jo Cudnik, Marge Hartig Specht and Carole Anderson.

Members show the completed blankets to be donated to the Harmony House.

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Survey Equipment Stolen From Vehicle In Royal Palm Beach By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report MARCH 9 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the intersection of Country Club Drive and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. on Monday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:15 and 11:35 a.m., someone entered the victim’s 2015 Nissan Versa work vehicle and broke the driver’s side window, causing $300 in damage, before removing a locked HP laptop, valued at $300, and a Topcon Total Station survey instrument, valued at $8,000. Fingerprints and DNA evidence were gathered from the vehicle. ••• MARCH 3 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a Publix parking lot on State Road 7 last Tuesday regarding a robbery. According to a PBSO report, an unknown black male approached the victim, held a gun against his chest and asked him to turn over his valuables. According to the report, the suspect patted down the victim, removed his wallet and took his credit union debit card, and then returned the victim’s wallet before jogging away. MARCH 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 60th Lane North in The Acreage last Thursday regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 12:30 and 12:45 p.m., someone entered into the victim’s 2015 Peterbilt roller side maintenance work truck and removed an Apple iPhone 4 and a Samsung Galaxy phone, together valued at $1,100, from the unlocked vehicle. MARCH 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a hotel on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. last Friday evening regarding the theft of automobile parts. According to a PBSO report, someone removed the tailgate from the victim’s 2009 Ford F-350 sometime between 9:30 p.m. on March 5 and 7 a.m. on March 6. There did not appear to be any other damage to the vehicle or anything else missing. MARCH 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a fenced tower site on Business Parkway last Friday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. last Friday, someone cut and removed approximately 100 feet of copper wire, valued at approximately $1,800. MARCH 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of 82nd Road North in The Acreage last Friday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Thursday and 8:30 p.m. last Friday, someone removed two bicycles, a men’s 26-inch mountain bike, valued at $130, and a women’s 26-inch beach cruiser, valued at $250, from outside of the victim’s garage. MARCH 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was at Commons Park last Saturday night and observed a male juvenile attempt to burglarize parked vehicles. According to a

PBSO report, between 7:28 and 8 p.m. last Saturday, the deputy saw the juvenile approach a Ford Explorer and a Ford Mustang and attempt to enter both vehicles by opening the door handles. According to the report, the suspect is on probation for petty theft and told the deputy that he was going through the parking lot looking for unlocked car doors. The minor was arrested for attempted vehicle burglary. MARCH 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Orange Grove Blvd. in The Acreage last Saturday evening regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3 and 10 p.m., someone stole the victim’s 6-foot-by-12-foot Carry-On trailer, valued at $1,323.94. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. MARCH 8 — Deputies from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation were looking for a green vehicle involved in a strong-arm robbery at the Target store on Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach when deputies were called to the Walmart parking lot Sunday afternoon regarding another robbery. According to a PBSO report, the victim and her 6-yearold granddaughter were exiting the store when a white male, later determined to be Charles Jones, pulled up to them in a green Dodge Caravan and told the victim that he was going to take her purse. According to the report, Jones fled northbound from the scene, and the vehicle was found minutes later in the nearby Target parking lot. According to the report, the victim of the first robbery at the Target store identified Jones as he exited the store after the second robbery at Walmart, and Jones was arrested on robbery charges. MARCH 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted Sunday evening regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim called to report the theft of her wallet while she was at Ross Dress for Less on State Road 7 between 6:30 and 7 p.m. According to the report, at approximately 8 p.m., Chase Bank’s fraud department called the victim about a $90 purchase at the Ross store and two purchases for $212 and $109 at Target. According to the report, the purchases were not made by the victim, who discovered that her wallet, containing several bank cards and other documentation, had been removed her from purse. MARCH 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was contacted Sunday regarding an instance of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. last Saturday, someone vandalized the victim’s vehicle while parked at the Mall at Wellington Green. MARCH 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday to a home on C Road in Loxahatchee Groves regarding an incident of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, someone broke the interior and exterior panel for a set of electronic gates, as well as several rods in the right gate. The damage is estimated at $600. MARCH 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee See BLOTTER, page 18

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Yamuley Cazeau is a black female, 5’7” tall and weighing 130 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 09/29/83. Cazeau is wanted on felony charges for violating probation and the possession of cocaine, amphetamines and possession/use of drug paraphernalia. She is also wanted on traffic charges for operating an unregistered motor vehicle with a suspended, canceled or revoked license. Her last known addresses were 41st Road North in Loxahatchee and Woods Bend Road in West Palm Beach. She is wanted as of 03/05/15. • Joseph Russo is a white male, 5’8” tall and weighing 185 lbs., with brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his right arm. His date of birth is 01/07/93. Russo is wanted on felony charges of violating probation, the possession of heroin and assault. His address is listed as at large. He is wanted as of 03/05/15. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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LGWCD Agrees To Be Co-Applicant For College Road Permit

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 decision, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors agreed Monday to be a co-applicant for a permit from the South Florida Water Management District with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and other entities, including Palm Beach State College, to make improvements to South B Road from Southern Blvd. to the Palm Beach State College entrance. The LGWCD was asked to participate because the district owns most of the easement there. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said the district had received a copy of a letter dated Feb. 25 from the SFWMD to engineer Thomas Mueller of Alan Gerwig & Associates, the company that is doing the improvements, saying that the college does not appear to be the title holder, and under state code, a permit could be issued only to the owner. “Mr. Mueller requested that the district become a co-applicant to the permit application to satisfy the Florida Administrative Code,” Yohe said.

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continued from page 1 ment, and [the residents] range anywhere from 55 to 85,” Margolis said. “They’re looking to give up the responsibilities they have. They don’t want to mow the lawn anymore. They want to be in a community with people their age.” Vice Mayor John Greene questioned the government’s responsibility to provide those facilities vs. the free market, and said he thought partnering with a private company was the best route to take. “The bottom line is let’s partner

Supervisor John Ryan pointed out that the district had not yet completed the survey and map of district roads, including South B Road, that establish legal boundaries for the district roads, which will be turned over to the town after they are paved. “I believe the college has done some survey work and planning for that roadwork,” Ryan said. “My sense is that we ought to be a co-applicant with the town.” He said the town has controlling interest in the funding agreement for the road, although Solar Sportsystems, the developer of the northeastern 90 acres, owns the eastern edge of the easement. “I think it would be appropriate at this time because I understand they want to begin construction work as soon as possible,” Ryan said. Yohe said he had received an e-mail form Mueller that day that there is an agreement between the college and the commercial parcel to have the road completed by the end of the year, which means they have to begin work by May, but the district needs to be a co-applicant in order to meet that schedule.

The permit pertains primarily to the aspect of cleaning up water running off the asphalt portion of the road. “This is that portion of the road that will be asphalt and not OGEM,” Yohe said. Supervisor Frank Schiola said he opposed being a co-applicant, recalling that Councilman Ron Jarriel had asked Palm Beach State College President Dr. Dennis Gallon if the college would keep paying assessments on the property, and Gallon said it would. “As soon as they got everything that they wanted, they came to the district and said, ‘State law says we’re not going to pay,’ and now they come to us and say they want us to be a co-applicant so they can get this thing going,” Schiola said. “To go ahead and say we’ll be a co-applicant, I’m dead set against that. I feel the college slapped all of us in the face.” Supervisor Don Widing said he thought the college representatives at the time might not have known whether they were obligated to pay the assessment or not. “I wouldn’t want us to be the entity to restrict the forward progress of the col-

lege,” Widing said. “I think it’s a good thing for this community. To me, it’s a moot point.” Ryan pointed out that the college was underwriting all the improvements to South B Road, including the replacement of the bridges at Collecting Canal Road. “It’s a four-party agreement… but the college, the way I understand, is putting up the lion’s share of the money, and fully $125,000 is going into the replacement of the bridge at Collecting Canal,” he said. Ryan said an assessment to the college’s 75 acres would provide about $11,250 annually. “If you looked at 10 years, that’s just about the amount of money they are placing into replacing the bridge at Collecting Canal,” he said. “I don’t sense that this is an issue that I’d like to try and take advantage of.” Schiola agreed with Ryan about the college covering most of the improvement costs but would like to get the money for the improvements into an escrow account. Ryan said the four parties had reached an agreement on the improvements, and he could go

along with Schiola’s request that a condition be included for the full improvement funding, estimated at $2,264,000, be placed in escrow. “I feel that even though this is part of the town’s agreement with them, they are improving the safety and functionality of one of our assets that we will eventually turn over to the town,” Ryan said. Supervisor Robert Snowball pointed out that it was the SFWMD asking for the permit, not the college, and said he would like to be done with the issue rather than invite a conflict. Widing agreed with Snowball’s point, noting that the SFWMD has been very helpful to the LGWCD. “At the times we needed water and nobody thought we could get it, we got it, the discharge just the opposite,” he said. “We’ve had it both ways.” Ryan said he did not see that the district was acting against the SFWMD by imposing an escrow condition. “I think what we’re trying to do is assure the improvements,” he said. But Widing said the town would be the recipient of the money. “I

don’t feel we have a dog in the hunt here,” he said. Widing made a motion to authorize the district to become a co-applicant to the SFWMD’s permit without the escrow condition, which carried 3-2 with Ryan and Schiola opposed. In other business, the district received a clean annual audit report. David Caplivski, senior auditor with Grau & Associates, said there were no discrepancies in the district’s financial records for the 2014 fiscal year. “The audit went smoothly, and we received all the information timely, everything in order, and staff was easy to work with,” Caplivski said. “I want to point out that our opinion was an unmodified opinion, which is a clean opinion. That’s always a good thing.” As of Sept. 14, 2014, the district had assets of $420,000 in restricted funds for debt service and capital outlay, about $470,000 in unassigned fund balance and about $3.1 million in total assets, he said. “Last year, the board asked about the unassigned balance and See LGWCD, page 18

with someone who feels there is a need,” Greene said. “The free market determines if there is a need. They come in and make the investment, and we work together to make sure they can be successful.” Margolis said he believes government does have a place in providing assistance to seniors, and providing a place for seniors to age in the village. “Our seniors are aging, and they don’t want to go someplace else,” he said. Greene said he was having difficulty pinning down what seniors in Wellington want and need. For discussion, Councilman Matt Willhite suggested a “miniCentury Village” on a 10-acre site in the village and figuring out

how many residents it could accommodate. “Let’s look at this as a senior transitional, going from owning a home to downsizing to then maybe being in a skilled facility,” Willhite said. “What would that amenity size hold?” Village Manager Paul Schofield said a zero-lot-line community would probably hold 40 or 45 units. “If you go to a patio home, which is generally attached, that number probably goes to 60 or 65,” Schofield said. Two-story garden homes could go to about 80 on a 10-acre lot, where a multifamily home could accommodate as many as 130 or 140 units under current village code, he said.

Fransetta, a longtime advocate of a senior living facility in Wellington, said he had spent the past 10 years working to bring affordable senior housing to Wellington. “It has been refined, defined, surveyed, resurveyed, regurgitated, and now I think I have a vision for you,” Fransetta said. He said the not-for-profit Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corp. (EHDOC), of which he once was a member of the board, could build a facility at no cost to the village. He eyed the 10-acre civic site near the Mall at Wellington Green for that purpose. “That is an ideal place to have housing built, perhaps up to 200 units, with a preference of serving our seniors in Wellington as

far as we possibly and legally can,” Fransetta said, explaining that such a facility would have a live-in person on site to assist the residents. “They’re not allowed to dispense medicine, but they can advise and help the people within their limits.” Fransetta suggested leasing the land to the development company, stipulating that it can only be used for senior housing. He said the facility would be managed by a residents’ association either appointed by the council or internally. “By doing a not-for-profit entity, you’re not out to make money,” he said. “You only meet the wages and the cost. If they want transportation, they can pay for it. They can assess themselves for it.

It’s done in a rent-type thing with stipulations that the people would be signing onto when they rent the property.” Fransetta said he has talked to many residents who want to remain in Wellington but are going to outlying communities because that was all they could afford. He said the building would be constructed through EHDOC at no cost to the village, and would be as attractive as anything in the village. “The bottom line is the need is there,” Fransetta said. “We’ve got the opportunity now to do something.” Schofield said his staff would put together meeting notes to bring back to the council for further discussion.

SANTAMARIA HOSTS CANDIDATES FORUM AT ORIGINAL WELLINGTON MALL

Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria held a community forum meeting on Friday, March 6 at the original Wellington Mall. The evening included a candidates forum in the run-up to the Tuesday, March 10 municipal elections in Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves. All three Royal Palm Beach candidates attended the event, as did two of the four Loxahatchee Groves candidates. Santamaria stressed that the forum would remain a positive experience, and directed the candidates to keep their focus on their own experiences, qualifications and goals, and not make negative comments about their opponents. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Moderator Tim Byrd with RPB candidate Darrell Lange.

Royal Palm Beach incumbent Vice Mayor David Swift.

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NEWS BRIEFS AWAKE Group To Meet March 24

AWAKE (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic) Group of the Western Communities, a healthawareness group for people affected by sleep apnea, will hold its inaugural meeting Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the center court area of the original Wellington Mall. Guest Speaker Neal Ray of the Jupiter Sleep Center will discuss “Solutions to CPAP Mask Problems.” The March 24 meeting is sponsored by Dr. Steven M. Miller of the Dental Sleep Center of Wellington. Admission and parking are free. For more info., call Kena at (561) 798-5553.

Bluegrass Spring Music Jam At The Fairgrounds

Bluegrass Spring Music Jam will return to Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22. This foot-stompin’, familyfriendly event will be open from

2 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 20; from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 21; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Admission is $15 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Parking is free, and camping is $35 per night. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Ford and Kubota, the Bluegrass Spring Music Jam will celebrate traditional and world-class bluegrass music. The headliner will be five-time Grammy Award nominee Rhonda Vincent, known as the “Queen of Bluegrass.” She will perform on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. The Boxcars, celebrated for their outstanding bluegrass music, also will headline the event, performing on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Also performing are the Banyan Bluegrass Band, Drymill Road, Highway 41 South, Keith Bass & the Florida Bluegrass Express, Matthew Sabatella & the Rambling String Band, Newtown, the Roys, Uproot Hootenanny and others. Other activities will include a variety of foods and delicacies, jam sessions, arts and crafts, oldfashioned games for kids, vendors

of all kinds and a car show. Backpacks, food, glass containers and alcohol are prohibited. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, call (561) 790-5233 or e-mail theresa@southfloridafair. com or tim@southfloridafair.com. There also are opportunities for vendors. Download a vendor application at www.southfloridafair. com or contact Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or e-mail lorie@ southfloridafair.com. For more about the event itself, call (561) 793-0333.

Nutrition Walk Set For March 14

As part of National Nutrition Month, Palm Beach Outlets will host a nutrition walk on Saturday, March 14. Organized by the Palm Beach Dietetic Association, the walk is free and open to the public and is part of a campaign focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Anyone from the public may join the walk, which starts at 10

a.m. at the Palm Beach Outlets center court area. For more information, e-mail info@eatrightpalmbeach.org.

Flea Market To Benefit PBCHS Project Grad

Whether you are buying, selling or donating, make plans to visit Palm Beach Central High School on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a giant flea market. If you want to sell your household items, craft items or promote your home-based business, you can purchase a space for $30. All proceeds will benefit Project Graduation 2015. Applications are available at the school or on the school’s web site (www. palmbeach.k12.fl.us/PalmBeach CentralHS) under Project Graduation 2015. The event will also include a donation drive to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County. Participation by the Habitat ReStore in the donation drive will help support the nonprofit’s mission. Contact Terri Priore at (561)

818-2430 for more information about the April 11 flea market event.

FAWL Free Legal Fair March 28

The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association For Women Lawyers (FAWL) will host a free legal fair on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Belle Glade Civic Center (725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade). Attorneys will be available for a free consultation in the following areas: immigration, family law, domestic violence, stalking, workers’ compensation, personal injury, insurance, criminal defense, foreclosure, housing, will preparation, landlord/tenant and bankruptcy.

Spring Break Hours, Classes At Aquatics Complex

The hours of the Wellington Aquatics Complex have been expanded for spring break. During

this time, the facility will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, starting March 14, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays, ending March 22. The Aquatics Complex is located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. and features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground, baby pool, concession stand and locker rooms. Additionally, Wellington will offer two lifeguard classes during spring break. Wellington’s Jr. Lifeguard class runs from Monday, March 16 through Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Children ages 10 to 14 are eligible to register. The cost is $60 and the class is limited to 15 participants. The American Red Cross Lifeguard class for ages 15 and over will also be offered. Class times are Monday, March 16 through Thursday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The cost is $235, and the class is limited to 15 participants. For more information about the classes, call the Wellington Aquatic Complex, at (561) 791-4770.

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Mini Miss West Fest Alena Antoniak holds a bunny.

The Sweeney Family Band entertains with hillbilly humor.

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David Morton gets pointers from PAL boxing coach Bill Connors.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH YOUNG AT HEART CLUB CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, March 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. A traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch was catered by Joshua’s Catering, while the Starlettes tap-danced to favorite old standards. For PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER information on Young at Heart Club activities, call (561) 790-5149.

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Rotary To Install Anti-Underage Drinking Posters On School Buses

The Rotary Club of Wellington announced that the fifth annual Underage Drinking Prevention School Poster Contest culminated with the installation of winning posters in all Palm Beach County school buses on Feb. 26 by Rotary members. “This educational campaign is truly unique,” Rotarian Tom Carreras said. “It brings the community together to help young people make healthy choices and avoid walking down the path of addiction.” The event is co-sponsored by

the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Adobe Corporation, the South Florida Fair, the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition and the School District of Palm Beach County. Prizes including software donated by Adobe and cash prizes will be awarded to the top six students at two elementary, two middle school and two high school levels. For more information about the Rotary Club of Wellington, contact Bob Salerno at (561) 512-8247 or bobultracleaners@comcast.net.

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Rotary members who participated in the poster project.

Dreyfoos Students Collect 770 Jeans To Donate To Local Homeless Youth

Melanie Margolese and David Mendelsohn.

When David Mendelsohn was looking for a way to get more involved in the community, a trip to the Mall at Wellington Green gave him the inspiration to do something. Each year, Aeropostale and DoSomething.org run a Teens for Jeans Drive, encouraging students to collect gently used jeans for homeless youth. Mendelsohn recruited his friend Melanie Margolese, a fellow theater major at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and together they ran a Teens for Jeans Drive at their school and within the community. After a month, they had amassed a total of 770 pairs of jeans, which were delivered to the Aeropostale store in Wellington. From there,

they were donated to the Palm Beach Coalition for the Homeless. “We’re so happy that we were able to help make a difference in the lives of others,” Mendelsohn said. “It was great to see so many people come together and help. Next year, we hope to get collect even more jeans, as well as other items to help the homeless.” Along with students and faculty at Dreyfoos, friends and family, businesses that helped included School of Rock of the Palm Beaches, Ultima Fitness Downtown, Roxy’s, FIST Martial Arts & Fitness, Shullman Orthodontics, Premier Family Health, Vantage Pointe Dance Studio and the Palm Beach County Gator Club.

Panther Run Elementary School first grader Maya Koppada recently won first prize in her division at the ArtiGras Festival. Her art teacher, Lyda Barrera, entered her in the first grade division. There were more than 200 student artwork submissions.

AKAISHA KHAN DONATES BOOKS TO HER SCHOOL

‘Tyler’s Team’ Charity Poker Classic March 29

The fifth annual “Tyler’s Team” Charity Poker Classic will be held Sunday, March 29 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The fundraiser will offer players a day of camaraderie, poker and fun while helping a worthy cause that keeps kids in youth sports. The event will offer all players a complimentary buffet and soft drinks from noon to 1 p.m., along with a 50/50 raffle, celebrity bounties with prizes and a silent auction. The tournament will start at 1 p.m. and the winner will take home the “Tyler’s Cup” trophy, a 2015 WSOP event seat, a cash prize and a fifth-year one-ounce silver commemorative coin designed

by Master Jeweler Vince Izzo and Miracle Jewelry Exchange. Foundation staff will also be on location at the Palm Beach Kennel Club during March for a $50 pre-registration promotion. The Tyler McLellan Foundation was started after the McLellans lost their 15-year-old son in an “Angel Flight” plane crash in Tampa on July 17, 2008. It is geared toward helping players in financially stressed families. For more info., call Kevin McLellan at (561) 215-3717 or visit www. tylermclellanfoundation.org. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bru’s Buddies Community Legacy Program.

2014 “Tyler’s Team” Charity Poker Classic winner Tom Bielecky.

On Friday Feb. 27, 8-year-old Akaisha Khan donated more than 100 books to her school, the Franklin Academy in Palm Beach Gardens. She presented the books to Assistant Principal Brian Georgia, who appreciated her effort to collect the books and support the school. Khan was proud to do a good deed. She plays chess and participates in karate, and she loves to read.

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WELLINGTON EL KINDERGARTNERS EXPLORE THE ZOO

On Friday, Feb. 27, the Wellington Elementary School kindergarten students took a trip to the Palm Beach Zoo. It was a fun, educational experience. The children loved exploring the different animals that they had learned about in class. The kindergarten teachers and students got to enjoy the 23 acres of lush, tropical habitat with more than 700 animals. Shown above is Stephanie Morrison’s kindergarten class.

WELLINGTON EL STUDENTS ENJOY YOGA AND ZUMBA

After all of the Valentine’s Day festivities during the school day, Wellington Elementary School’s aftercare students were able to try yoga last month. For some, it was their first time, and they loved it. About two weeks later, the kids had the opportunity to try Zumba. For more information about aftercare programs at the school, call Lindsay Oerter at (561) 651-0630. Shown above are aftercare students participating in yoga.

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Elbridge Gale Chess Team Wins State Title

The Elbridge Gale Elementary School chess team led by award-winning educator and 2013-14 Florida Chess Coach of the Year Antonis Loudaros, solidified itself as the top chess program in Florida after an outstanding performance at the Florida State Scholastic Championship recently in Boca Raton. The powerhouse team consisted of 24 elite players in total, with eight students competing in each of three divisions. The Elbridge Gale K-5 team dominated and placed first in the state. The K-5 championship lineup, with a total score of 13.0, was comprised of Raghav Venkat, Antonio Selva, Vansh Varak, Anthony Bleeker, Nicolas Bolanos, Kamuli Bahemuka, Shelsea Romelus and Isabella Tombari. The Elbridge Gale K-3 team finished with an impressive second-place win with a total score of 13.0 points. The winning lineup was David Selva, Logan Memberg, Brandon J. Lee, Pranav Kher, Sophia Antoni, Patrick McDermott, Jackson Colombier,

Varshini and Raghav Venkat. and Veenya Oodal. Rounding out Elbridge Gale’s exceptional showing was the K-1 team, placing third with 8.0 points. This young team of determined players included Varshini Venkat, Julio Bolanos, Roshan Oodal, Luke Galera, Isabella Antoni, Christopher Linson, Mia Zelhof and Eric Bolanos.

Coach Antonis Loudaros and the Elbridge Gale chess students. In addition, the individual standTimothy Chen from Binks Forings also gave Elbridge Gale much est Elementary School, along with to celebrate. The K-5 team not and Gary Wu and Anthony Leyva only had two players in the top from Suncoast High School, also 10, but had the No. 1 player in the placed. For complete results, visit state, Raghav Venkat, with Anto- www.chess.org. nio Selva placing tenth. The K-3 For more about the Elbridge team had David Selva (Antonio’s Gale Elementary School chess brother) placing eighth and Logan program, call Loudaros at (561) Memberg placing 11th. 422-9300.

CYPRESS TRAILS KIDS CELEBRATE WITH SEUSS

In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2, students at Cypress Trails Elementary School celebrated by reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books. (Right) Brennan Gomersall and Isabella Hernandez read a Dr. Seuss book together. (Below) Nicholas Lafortune and Luke Elvir with their favorite Dr. Seuss books.

Student Olivia Colangelo and event organizer Madeleine Landers with a young resident of the Lord’s Place.

Rosarian Students Visit The Lord’s Place

A day off from school didn’t keep Rosarian Academy students from taking the time to spread love to other children. On Feb. 13, about 20 Rosarian students celebrated Valentine’s Day with the children who reside at the Lord’s Place family campus. Three eighth graders — Madeleine Landers, Rose Ashley Osborne and Harper Murphy — took the lead in organizing crafts and activities to do with the Lord’s Place residents. The Lord’s Place housing pro-

grams provide shelter for homeless men, women and children and help residents identify the issues that led to their homelessness. The Lord’s Place gives residents the tools they need to stabilize their lives, while providing safe homes so they can thrive. Currently, 39 families with more than 45 children reside at the family campus. The Lord’s Place also has campuses for homeless men and single homeless women. For more info., visit www.thelordsplace.org.

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Emerald Cove Teacher Honored By WPB Police Tami Moore, culinary teacher at Emerald Cove Middle School, was recently honored as West Palm Beach Police Department Volunteer of the Year. Since registering as a volunteer with the WPBPD, Moore has become an official Explorer Advisor registered with Post 148. She has volunteered countless hours to support the program, participating in nearly every event the Explorers have had since September. Moore attends the weekly trainings and participated in the Special Olympics, Tip-a-Cop, the Phipps Park opening ceremony and the Law Enforcement Academy.

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TKA’s ‘Mane Event’ A Sparkling Success

The King’s Academy’s 2015 Mane Event Dinner & Auction was a record-breaking success. On Saturday, Feb. 28, more than 250 friends and families of TKA came together for the school’s major fundraising event of the year. The Mane Event, which raised more than $376,000, was led by co-chairs Michelle Collier, Lisa Gerardi and Dana Wilkerson, along with an amazing leadership team. This year’s event, themed Denim & Diamonds, was held at the Country Club at Mirasol. Guests showed their support by bidding on more than 400 unique silent and live auction items, including the popular We Love TKA spirit expe-

riences. This year’s special project, Call to the Heart, raised funds to assist with the implementation of a school-wide science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) program called Project Lead the Way. All proceeds support TKA’s Annual Fund, including need-based financial assistance, co-curricular programming, faculty development, facilities improvement and technology. Special thanks to presenting sponsors the Insurance Office of America, Regal Paint Centers, Revan Racing, Equity Trust Company, Joe and Ashley Maguire, Chuck and Ellen Hobbs, and Chuck and Diane Hanlon.

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NEW HORIZONS TO BENEFIT FROM WHS STUDENT BOOK DRIVE

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New Horizons Elementary School students will benefit greatly from a book drive sponsored by the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization at Wellington High School. WHS students were invited to donate new and nearly new books. A total of 437 books were collected and will be distributed to New Horizons students to read at school and home. Shown here are WHS student event planners Cesia Vanella, McKenzie Nicho and Vanessa Rodriguez with boxes full of donated books.

Cardinal Newman High School recently collected more than 300 toiletry bags for the Palm Beach County Homeless Coalition. These donations and bags were put together by the students and will be given out to the homeless at the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center in West Palm Beach. Sen. Lewis was a longtime advocate for the homeless and a supporter of Catholic education.

Equestrian Trails Elementary School students gathered many books and supplies for students in Haiti.

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Don’t Trust My Memory When Planning A St. Patrick’s Day Party Tuesday, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. One of these days, I’m going to get to Boston and learn the proper way to celebrate. But, until then, I have to rely largely on my own imagination. This is not as difficult as it sounds. First, I enumerate everything I know about the holiday, which isn’t much. Here’s what I remember: • Our grade school teacher decorated the room with shamrocks. • We were all supposed to wear green. • Kids wore buttons that read, “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” (much more fun in high school than in grade school). • Snakes were driven out of Ireland, and... something to do with leprechauns.

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The Sonic BOOMER Jumbling all this together, I conjure up a family party that includes sugar cookies cut in shamrock shapes, a room decked out in green, and snakes being driven out from under the couch by leprechauns. No? OK, how about this... a room full of leprechauns, all wearing green “Kiss

Me, I’m Irish” buttons and riding snakes. You know, I don’t like the “snakes” component of this holiday. Let’s substitute happy, licking dogs. And leprechauns aren’t even real. What about a couple of toddlers in green diapers? So now, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated by toddlers who have just raided the cookie jar being licked by a pack of happy dogs as they race around a room decorated in green shamrocks. Well, that sounds like any old day on the micro greens farm where I’ve been living. Fine. I am going to join every other journalist in the world and check with Google. This will promote “accuracy,”

although relying on childhood memories is always so much more fun. (Time out here for Googling, checking my e-mail and general web surfing.) Well, that took an hour, but here’s the scoop: Evidently March 17 is known as the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick and the day Christianity officially arrived in Ireland. It is celebrated with parades and festivals and has been wildly popular ever since the 17th century, owing not to St. Pat or Christianity, but to the fact that Lenten bans on alcohol were lifted for the day. Evidently nothing retains its charm over the years more than a good tailgate party. Pat himself was born into a wealthy family where his father was a deacon

and his grandfather was a priest (not very lucrative jobs today). At the age of 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to work as a shepherd. He made his way to the coast and, once home, became a priest. (Still nothing about snakes.) However, I read that the town where St. Patrick is buried (Downpatrick, by name) hosts a parade with 82 floats, bands and performers that is watched by about 30,000. Even more interesting to me is that in Cork, the town of Dripsey hosts the day’s shortest parade — just 100 yards between the town’s two pubs. So now Boston isn’t the epicenter of the holiday for me. I think I’d rather celebrate in Dripsey.

Like The Original, ‘Marigold Hotel’ Sequel A Pleasant Surprise Sequels generally do not work out well. That’s why The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is such a pleasant surprise. The first movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, was a surprise hit a few years ago, but its story of a group of not-very-welloff British expats at a wreck of an Indian hotel was a “fish out of water” tale, as we saw a fine cast dealing with a wholly new society. This film has a different motif. One of the characters twists an old proverb around: “There is no present like the time,” and that defines the key elements of this new film, which instead focuses on the choices of the hotel’s residents that make the last years of their lives more precious. The old-timers are still hanging out with owner and co-manager Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) running around taking roll call to ensure there are no “unexpected departures” (deaths) overnight. But the

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler hotel is full, and he goes off with co-manager Mrs. Donnelly (Maggie Smith) to Los Angeles to raise money to buy a second hotel, meeting with tycoon Ty Burley (David Strathairn), who promises to send an inspector. His joy is muted when he sees his gorgeous fiancée Sunaina (Tena Desae) practicing a sexy Bollywood wedding dance with one of his friends, Kushal (Shazad Latif), who had formerly been his best friend. His jealousy creates new problems.

Back at the hotel, we find the rest of the cast. Evelyn (Judi Dench) and Douglas (Bill Nighy) are continuing their glacial movement toward a relationship, Carol (Diana Hardcastle) and Norman (Ronald Pickup) are attempting to have a relationship, which both have agreed is non-exclusive. Madge (Celia Imrie) is dating two wealthy elderly Indians and unable to decide between the two, and Mrs. Kapoor (Lillete Dubey), Sonny’s mother, is trying to not annoy her son. Into the mix comes American Guy Chambers (Richard Gere), whom Sonny quickly identifies as the inspector. Gere seems less interested in the hotel than in the lovely Mrs. Kapoor. The stories are flimsy, but the acting carries the day. Dench and Nighy are so sweet that we have to root for them. Each is so terrified of the other saying “no” that neither seems able to declare true feelings,

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She always seems a perfect know-it-all, and the movie freely gives her a lot of funny lines. Somehow, she always knows how to be both caustic and loving. She is a treasure and makes her close friendship with Sonny the key center of the film. It is a part that could be cloying, but she never takes a false step. The ending, after many twists and turns, is a fun Bollywood dance number for Sonny and Sunaina’s wedding. Everyone — well, almost everyone — takes part. Screenwriter Ol Parker has created a charming film that veteran director John Madden has turned into a stylish hit. It is a celebration of all the little, marvelous things in life. The film is a treat for those of us not terribly interested in the average teenage or just-into-adulthood relationships that are front and center in most films. We really enjoyed this one.

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Piaget USPA Gold Cup Opener Ignites Polo Spectators At IPC The opening weekend of the 26-goal USPA Piaget Gold Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach brought out plenty of spectators as Wellington’s polo season kicked into high gear. Last Sunday’s featured match between Orchard Hill and Valiente possessed all the drama, determination and excitement that polo fans have come to expect at an international high-goal tournament. The two teams were tied 6-6 at the end of the first half. Orchard Hill power players Facundo Pieres

and Polito Pieres scored an extraordinary six goals in the fourth chukker, making it 12-6. Valiente roared back in the fifth, scoring four goals to tighten the gap to 12-10. A field goal and a penalty point by each team in the sixth chukker brought the final score to 14-12, with Orchard Hill taking the win. Ezequiel Ferrario was named Most Valuable Player, and the Best Playing Pony award went to Jackie, a masterful Thoroughbred that carried Polito Pieres to his

goals in the fourth chukker. Selecting a fashion standout among Sunday’s style setters is always a daunting task. However, Rachel Smith won over the Veuve Clicquot Fashion on the Field judges with her cool, fitted, bright orange shell that was perfectly matched with a vibrant orange and blue skater skirt, and offset with chic, blue suede heels and a matching purse. Sponsor Veuve Clicquot presented its light and refreshing pink champagne to spirit-loving sophis-

Orchard Hill’s Steve Van Andel, Ezequiel Ferrario, Polito Pieres and Facundo Pieres during the award ceremony.

ticates, with chic tastings during Sunday’s champagne brunch. The halftime divot stomp included generous pours of the elegant bubbly. Glasses filled with sparkling rosé glistened in the afternoon sunshine, while polo fans and guests sipped the elegant libation and strolled back to their seats for the second half of the fiercely contested match. The 2015 USPA Piaget Gold Cup continues this weekend at IPC. For more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Mascot Chukker and IPC President John Wash with Kelly and Ken Kennerly.

Fashion on the Field winner Rachel Smith. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO

Ben Maher And Diva II Top $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix

Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Diva II jumped to victory in the $372,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, last Saturday night at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival. The pair topped a three-horse jump-off with Meredith Michaels-Beer-

baum of Germany and Fibonacci 17 in second, and American Laura Kraut with Cedric in third. Alan Wade’s course under the lights tested all of the horses and riders, and only those three, out of the 41 starters, were able to advance to the jump-off. It took 17 rounds before Michaels-Beer-

Ben Maher aboard Diva II.

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baum and Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC’s Fibonacci 17 were the first pair to jump clear in round one. Another 17 rounds, and Kraut and Cherry Knoll Farm Inc.’s Cedric jumped the second clear to make a jump-off. Second to last, Maher and Tatiana Korsakova’s Diva II put in the third clear trip. Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci 17 were first to return, jumping clear over the short course in 46.31 seconds. Kraut and Cedric had one rail down in a slower time of 46.76 seconds. Maher and Diva II were last to go, clearing the course in 46.03 seconds for the win. Maher started riding Diva II, a 10-year-old Anglo European mare, last year and finished out the 2014 Winter Equestrian Festival with a 1.50m win in week 11 of the circuit. Diva has developed throughout the year and came back even better in 2015, stepping up to the bigger classes and proving her talent in last Saturday’s challenging World Cup qualifying event.

Despite jumping at the end of the class and returning for the second round after only a brief break, the mare put in the extra effort. “It was a pretty quick turnaround for me. I was second from the end, so Diva did not have much time to recover, which I really felt in the warm-up especially before the jump-off,” Maher said. “That jump-off probably was not my best ever round. Diva is hairy in the way she goes. She is not so conventional always, but I did not have a lot to lose. A couple weeks ago I played it safe. Tonight I knew I would be top three, so I figured that I would have a go and with a little bit of luck here and there, it paid off.” With the best win of Diva’s career, Maher noted that the mare also won a class in Olympia with Alan Wade building. “He is a great course builder,” Maher said. “When I walked, I thought it was quite a smooth course, but they were big jumps. I was right at the end to go, and there were fences falling every-

where. There was not anything in particular that was the main cause of the problems. It is big money, so you expect a big course.” After winning the $372,000 Suncast CSI 5* Grand Prix two weeks ago, Michaels-Beerbaum was thrilled with another top finish for her talented mount, Fibonacci 17. The 10-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding has become a worldwide star since pairing up with the German rider, and once again showed off his impressive jumping under the lights. “He felt great. He jumped the first round beautifully,” Michaels-Beerbaum said. “In the jump-off, I had a couple of things go wrong. I lost my stirrup after [jump] number two, which made me nervous because he jumps so high that I would not like to jump a fence without a stirrup. I made sure I got my stirrup back before the next fence, which takes a little time, and then I had a slight slip going back to the oxer in front of the VIP, which he handled beautifully. These two little things cost

you a couple tenths of a second.” Michaels-Beerbaum also weighed in on the night’s course, agreeing that the degree of difficulty was appropriate for an important class. “I think that it was a great course, because you saw faults everywhere, which really shows the mastership of a great course designer, instead of having one thing that horses can’t jump,” she said. “There were very wide oxers and tall verticals tonight everywhere. I thought it was brilliant, and I think at this level, it is a championship level, and it is good when it is tough.” For Kraut, this top three finish with Cedric was emotional, as every moment with the 17-year-old gelding is cherished. A pint-sized Holsteiner, Cedric gave it his all Saturday night and will now have a well-deserved break. “Every time that horse puts in a performance like he did tonight it makes me want to cry,” Kraut acknowledged. “It is so emotional. See WEF, page 18

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FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT EMPLOYEES HELP OUT AT BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE

Volunteers from Florida Power & Light (FPL) came out to help the animals at Big Dog Ranch Rescue on Saturday, March 7. Volunteers helped walk, wash and provide attention to the dogs, as well as help build things to keep the dogs entertained. For more information PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER about Big Dog Ranch Rescue, visit www.bdrr.org.

Ben Schlosser, Sarah Andrews, Donna Riota, Wyatt Davis, Sharon and Kacie Durr, and Debra Lesan help clean up.

Melissa Ferrell, Bud Fraga and Matt House build a new agility track for the dogs.

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continued from page 1 actual live physical voting, with a differential that right now Mr. Liang enjoys as a result of the absentee ballots,” he said. “This is one of the things that Mr. Harris feels pretty strongly about, that regardless of how the count goes, he wants the integrity of the process to be defended, and that’s really where he’s coming from.” Although the race was close and will be contested, Liang said he is happy and relieved to be the apparent winner. “I’m going to wait to see what the supervisor of elections says, and whatever she says, we’ll go with that,” he said. “It was a close race, and I was expecting it to be close. They were extremely motivated.”

Liang said his goals for the next three years are to resolve the outcome of the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps to get more if not all of the town out of the flood zone and thus prevent residents’ flood insurance costs from increasing. “We are working on that right now, and the other thing I feel we really need to work on is a road policy for the town,” he said. “A lot of people are asking about road improvements on non-district roads, and we need to decide on what is the best policy for everybody.” Liang said he is happy that the campaign is over. “I’m definitely looking forward to being back on the council and working for the residents of Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. Jarriel said he plans to continue the town’s priorities for healthier and safer roads. “Some people can’t understand

Councilmen Ryan Liang and Ron Jarriel on election night.

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continued from page 17 He has such a big heart and tonight it was very, very difficult. I promised him earlier that if he was good tonight I would not make him do any more on this circuit and he could have a little break. He must have heard me. I want to thank

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continued from page 1 this is a hard audience. I think he has done quite well. I’m glad we have you on board, and I’m glad we didn’t scare you away.” Dunkley said that Shallman had improved, but he did not favor

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continued from page 7 how it compared to other districts, and whether or not it should increase or decrease, and that’s a decision for the board to make, but I did do a calculation, and the $470,000 is about 28 percent of the fiscal 2015 budget,” Caplivski said. He said revenue for the district comes mainly from maintenance and debt assessments, but in fiscal year 2014 the district also received $170,000 in grant rev-

Natasha Hunter takes Miller for a walk.

Tara Mesker spends some quality time with Jackpot.

Kacie Durr, Wendy Wise, Christie Gidos, Tracy Jonseck and Greg Cope shovel gravel.

Thais Gonzalez, candidate Keith Harris and Nancy Fried work the polling place during the day on Tuesday. what I say about healthier, but the dust [from the dirt roads] is very unhealthy,” he said. “Drainage is a priority because that’s two ways that I can really put back into the community and serve the people,” he said. Jarriel also wants to continue to pursue the development of multipurpose trails on Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District canal rights of way. “That’s going to help our community by allowing people to walk or ride or hike through Loxahatchee Groves and see all the diverse things that we have,” he said. “I’m going to push a little bit harder than I have because I feel that it has taken too long to get the construction of these trails going, but I believe that it will pick up in the next two to three months.” He also wants to continue to support the construction of the Palm Beach State College campus, which broke ground recently. Loxahatchee Groves also had

Margaret Duprey for making it possible for me to have this horse until he is 17 and on. It is a blessing every time.” Kraut was also presented the Leading Lady Rider award for week nine, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties in memory of Dale Lawler. Wrapping up a fantastic night of show jumping, Don Langdon, a Palm Beach broker for Douglas Elliman Real Estate, expressed his

company’s appreciation. “I think if I was going to do a parlay, I would have picked Ben Maher to win early. It was breathtaking,” Langdon said. “For the spectators, we were all holding our breath. I think that showed, and the riders rose to the challenge, which is great. Our company is so proud to be a part of what you are all doing.” For more information, and a full schedule of events, visit www. equestriansport.com.

a raise. “Jim, I like you, but no raise until you finish the course,” he said. Jacobs said Shallman took the position in the middle of several major issues, including the Minto West proposal. “We had a lot of issues that he came into, we were short on staff,” she said. “We’ve got to put ourselves in his shoes a little bit.” Supervisors Ralph Bair and Jen-

nifer Hager also agreed to no raise. Damone said she thought Shallman had the personality to be a good manager. “You have the ability to be a superstar if you choose to be,” Damone said. “A year from now, it is my hope that we can give you a management course raise, a 4.0 raise. If the board is not giving you the tools to be successful, you let us know, and we need to make some adjustments.”

enue. “The other big item the district continually receives is the intergovernmental revenue from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves in the amount of $190,000,” Caplivski added. Expenditures were primarily in three sections: physical environment of about $1.2 million, debt service of about $400,000 and capital outlay of about $420,000. Supervisor John Ryan said he was caught by surprise that the five-year lease-purchase of capital equipment — a long-reach backhoe and hedging tractor purchased in 2014 — was recorded as an expenditure in one year, and Caplivski said it was something

the district was required to do under governmental accounting standards. “It would be the same as if the district went to the bank and borrowed $420,000 and then purchased the equipment,” he said. “It has to be shown the same way. At the end of the lease, the district owns the equipment.” Ryan complimented Yohe on his management, not only for the work cleaning the canals with equipment purchased with grant money, but his grant work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well. “The bottom line is we increased the fund balance by $70,000,” Ryan said.

three referendum questions on the ballot. The first question, asking residents whether they favor a charter change to move election provision changes from the town charter to an ordinance, failed with 262 No votes (53.14 percent) to 231 Yes votes (46.86 percent). The second question, a nonbinding poll asking residents whether they want their roads paved, passed with 304 Yes votes (58.91 percent) to 212 No votes (41.09 percent). However, the third question, a non-binding poll asking residents if they would be willing to pay for paving projects, failed with 350 No votes (67.57 percent) to 168 Yes votes (32.43 percent).

FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy and Big Dog Ranch Rescue Executive Director Donna Casamento with Coral.

Delainie Wilson and Kerstin Woodhouse give the puppies a bath.

Maks Silagy with Coral.

Virgie Rouse, Jo Siciliano, Phillis Maniglia, Jessica Pettengill, candidate Virginia Standish, Judy Siciliano and Marge Herzog.

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Councilman Ron Jarriel gathers with his family to await returns Tuesday night.

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continued from page 6 substation was contacted Monday morning by an Acreage resident regarding an instance of fraud. According to a PBSO report, sometime last Saturday, the victim was alerted that his identity had possibly been stolen after he attempted to submit his tax return, and it was rejected. According to the report, the rejection was because someone had filed a tax return using his toddler’s Social Security number. MARCH 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home in Meadowland Cove on Monday about the delayed report of a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. last Wednesday, March 4, someone removed a package containing a silver Apple iPhone 5s from the victim’s doorstep. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday afternoon to a home on 51st Place North in The Acreage regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., someone entered the victim’s home and removed an Asus laptop computer. According to the report, one of the victim’s rear windows was broken, and recently a different rear window had been damaged. According to the victim, over the last few weeks, someone has been entering the victim’s home and moving things around inside. Deputies attempted to gather fingerprint evidence at the home. MARCH 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Monday afternoon to the Macy’s department store in the Mall at Wellington Green regarding a case of shoplifting.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3 and 4 p.m., two male juveniles were observed selecting a 6-pack of Polo socks and a pair of Polo boxers, valued at approximately $50, concealing them in a backpack and exiting the store. According to the report, the backpack contained a glass marijuana pipe, which was entered into evidence. Both juveniles were placed under arrest and turned over to their parents. MARCH 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Orange Grove Blvd. in The Acreage on Tuesday morning regarding an auto part theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4:30 p.m. on Monday and 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, someone stole the tailgate off the victim’s 2014 Ford F-250 truck, equipped with a backup camera and a diamond finish, valued at approximately $4,200.

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CODY’S ANGELS DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY TO FIGHT CANCER

Students from Palm Beach Central High School gathered Friday, March 6 to play dodgeball at the Cody’s Angels Dodging Cancer Tournament, a project of the school’s Interact Club that raised money to fight Ewing’s sarcoma, in honor of former PBCHS student Cody Meiers, who died from the cancer in 2012. The students raised more than $2,800 at an event featuring a performance by musician Alexander Star. For more info., contact Interact faculty advisor Rosemary Antonacci at rosemary.antonacci@palmbeachschools.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

John, Lore and Jake Meiers with Rosemary Antonacci.

Cole Edgar gets ready to throw.

Michael Schlitz takes aim.

Wellington Rotary Club members with Interact students.

Principal Darren Edgecomb, Rosemary Antonacci and featured performer Alexander Star.

Alexander Star takes a selfie with a group of students.

Rosemary Antonacci, Alexander Star and the Interact students.

CITY DENTAL OF WELLINGTON CELEBRATES NEW OFFICE ON STATE ROAD 7

City Dental of Wellington held its grand opening party on Saturday, March 7. Located at 2803 S. State Road 7, Dr. Amjad Pirzada and the City Dental team celebrated with appetizers, refreshments, entertainment and face painting. For more information, visit www. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER citydentalofwellington.com or call (561) 249-3225.

Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig with Dr. Amjad and Kenza Pirzada and staff member Stephanie Cabrera.

The Pirzada family celebrates the grand opening with friends.

Kenza and Dr. Amjad Pirzada with John and Amanda Hall.

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WHS DANCE MARATHON RAISES MONEY FOR SHANDS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Wellington High School hosted its Dance Marathon event Friday, March 6 to raise money for the Shands Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Students danced, played and enjoyed the night as they worked together to help others while raising $14,648.25. For more information about the Dance Marathon program, contact Student Government advisor Melissa Varvarigos at melissa.varvarigos@palmbeachschools.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The WHS Dance Marathon Committee of Maison White, Jake Anders, Ashley Knoblauch, Daniel Clein, Kara Martin, Brendan Boudreau, Samuel Weingart and teacher Melissa Varvarigos.

Brendan Boudreau, Samuel Weingart, Melissa Varvarigos, Maison White and Kelsie Boudreau.

Melissa Mackenzie led the students in Zumba dances.

University of Florida Dance Marathon representatives.

Maya and Lily Kozlowski with Melissa Varvarigos in “jail.”

Kaylah Reyburn, Kaylah Anschuetz and Brooke Miller.

“Miracle Kid” Zander Wyant with American Idol contestant Emily Brooke, who performed.

GARDEN CLUB HOSTS HORTICULTURAL DAY AT WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

The Wellington Garden Club kicked off Wellington Garden Week on Sunday, March 8 with a Horticultural Day & Plant Sale at the Wellington Amphitheater featuring guest lecturers. For more information, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Stormi Bivin and Katherine Allan with plants for sale.

Keynote speaker Pamela Crawford.

Helga Mesmer and Marilyn Walvoord show off decoupage pots and plants for sale.

Palm Beach Central High School Earth Club students Jeremy Stein, Cachae Alford and Brandon Kianka.

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Sem Ridge Baseball Shuts Down Wildcats 4-0 On Wednesday, March 4, the Seminole Ridge High School varsity baseball team traveled to take on local rival Royal Palm Beach High School in a non-district match-up, shutting down the Wildcats 4-0. Pitcher Kyle Farjad led the way for the No. 2 Hawks with a complete game. Page 33

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Dressage Canada Event Featured Fascinating Speakers Dressage Canada members met frequently at Wellington’s Wanderers Club during their second annual Florida Fortnight, which ran from Jan. 25 through Feb. 3. Open to anyone, the symposium provided educational and development opportunities for riders at every level, as well as a wonderful forum to meet and mingle with like-minded dressage enthusiasts from all walks of life. Presenters included: Dirk Stroda, authority in the field of self-development and mental performance coaching; Dr. Beth Mansfield, a sport nutrition specialist, registered dietitian and certified exercise physiologist; Dr. Geoff Vernon, who has been the official team veterinarian for both the U.S. and Canadian equestrian teams; Jochen Schleese, owner of Schleese Saddlery who, in 1986, was asked to be the official saddler for the World Dressage Championships; Luke Proulx, whose business provides farrier services to many of Canada’s top Olympic and Grand Prix jumper and dressage horses; and Tim Dutta of the horse transport firm Dutta Corp. There were also limited opportunities to spend time with some of the top dressage riders. Participants could sign up for: “Spend an Afternoon with Christilot Boylen,” the most experienced Olympic dressage rider Canada has ever had, having competed in seven OlymGet updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg pic Games, on Jan. 26; or “Spend a Morning with Ashley Holzer,” Canada’s most successful dressage rider, a multiple-Olympian and top trainer, on Jan. 28. There was also a judges and trainers clinic with Dr. Volker Moritz, Canadian Dressage Team technical advisor and one of the most experienced dressage judges in the world. I sat in on the Jan. 30 morning session. About two dozen people sat comfortably around the tables enjoying a continental breakfast. Desi Dillingham, senior advisor to Dressage Canada, introduced the day’s speakers and the program began. Wellington resident MerriLynn Griffin, who won USDF bronze and silver medals and is an “R” dressage judge, spoke first about dressage scribing. A scribe sits beside the judge during each ride and writes down the comments and scores. “You can learn so much while scribing,” she said. “It’s enlightening. It has helped my riding and judging. You can develop a camaraderie with the judge when he or she trusts you to keep your nose to the grindstone and

(L-R) Desi Dillingham, Thomas Bauer, MerriLynn Griffin, Linda Zang and Usha Knabe. transcribe every comment. This is no time for idle conversation.” In order to become a scribe, Griffin said you should be familiar with dressage terms and abbreviations, have a background in the sport and be familiar with the tests. A great introduction is to obtain permission to sit with a judge and scribe at a schooling show to observe how it’s done. “You must also dress professionally,” she advised. “Be neat and appropriate. No jeans and T-shirts or untucked shirttails. Scribes should be dependable, proficient, have

good handwriting, listen well, be organized and take the job very seriously. It’s a wonderful educational opportunity. The more you do it, the better you get.” A good scribe can make or break a judge, Griffin said. “You have to keep up and put the correct mark and comment in the right box, then get the test back to the rider in a timely fashion,” she said. “That’s part of what keeps a show running well.” Thomas Baur, FEI dressage committee See ROSENBERG, page 35

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FAU, Scripps, Max Planck Team Up To Push Technology

A state-of-the-art electron microscope housed at the Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience in Jupiter is found in only a handful of places in North America and provides Brandon Lloyd, a Ph.D. student at Florida Atlantic University, with a unique glimpse of the brain’s wiring. Lloyd takes advantage of this powerful machine called “blockface-scanning-EM” — a revolutionary technology invented by Planck scientist Winfried Denk — to untangle the synaptic wiring diagram of the brain and begin to understand how it is assembled during development. He’s one of many FAU students who will soon benefit from an innovative, groundbreaking collaboration between FAU and two world-renowned research institutes — the Max Planck Society and the Scripps Research Institute. The three unveiled plans March 2 to create unique programs that will blend their vast intellectual capacity with cutting-edge technology to attract the nation’s best students and researchers to FAU’s John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter. “We have two of the world’s greatest science brands right here in one of the most enviable locations on this planet,” FAU President

John Kelly said. “Together with Max Planck and Scripps Florida, we are poised to transform our Jupiter campus and this region into one of the world’s most advanced locations for scientific research and education.” Promoting economic development, this initiative will train future scientists and entrepreneurs, create jobs and find solutions for diseases and health problems that also contribute to soaring healthcare costs. Kelly notes that the collaboration will provide a platform for students and faculty to take their ideas from concept to commercialization. FAU and Scripps already have launched several spinoff initiatives from faculty discoveries and inventions, ranging from novel compounds that have the potential to treat diseases such as cancer, stroke, epilepsy and metabolic disorders, to the development of a portable, handheld wireless ultrasound device. In addition, FAU has licensed the rights to various technologies developed by its faculty, including a first-ofits-kind process to produce cultured pearls from the conch shell and a phone app to help solve the growing problem of auto accidents caused by people texting and driving. A unique FAU program designed

to minimize unnecessary hospitalizations of older patients in skilled nursing facilities is showing that a patient can be treated in the nursing home without any complications and only costing Medicare about $200 instead of $10,000 or more. INTERACT (Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers) Team Strategies is a company that has evolved from this program and FAU’s new Tech Runway. It provides training, education and consulting services to the long-term care industry. To date, nearly 20 companies have licensed the right to use FAU’s INTERACT tools. “We are building something very unique that will open doors for students and transform this region into a research powerhouse,” said James Paulson, acting president and CEO of Scripps. “This will set the stage to attract more research institutions and biomedical industry to this area.” As part of the initiative, FAU, Scripps Florida and Max Planck will develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs folding in FAU’s expertise in the liberal arts to inspire the creative process for future scientists and entrepreneurs. Students will work and study alongside some of the world’s leading scientists as part

(L-R) Max Planck CEO David Fitzpatrick, FAU President John Kelly and Scripps Research Institute Acting President James Paulson. of their degree programs, while un- institutions throughout the country dergraduate research projects will be and serve as a catalyst for groundmentored by these same scientists. breaking research,” he said. FAU’s economic impact on FlorDavid Fitzpatrick, CEO and scientific director at Max Planck, noted ida’s economy during 2010-11, the that the collaboration would help most recently available data, was propel the Jupiter campus to new $6.3 billion. “This initiative will give heights, building a center of scien- us a unique opportunity to greatly tific excellence rich in technology increase our impact on Florida’s economy and truly demonstrate how and expertise. “We are creating a vibrant en- ‘the whole is greater than the sum of vironment that will rival other its parts,’” Kelly said.

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Nominees Announced For Giraffe Awards

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County recently announced the nominees for the 20th annual Giraffe Awards in honor of Women’s History Month. The celebration will take place Wednesday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. For the past 20 years, the Women’s Chamber has celebrated Women’s History Month by presenting the awards. The celebration honors the women in Palm Beach County who have “stuck their necks out” for other women and taken on leadership roles in business, community and the marketplace. “The theme for this year’s Giraffe Awards is ‘Our History is

Our Strength: Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives,’” Women’s Chamber President Denise Albritton said. “Our nominees epitomize this theme. They are women who have achieved great success through incredible life experiences, good and bad, which have molded them into the women they have become.” The 2015 nominees are: Robbyn Ackner, president, Robbyn Ackner Inc.; Dr. Kathleen Anderson, professor, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Kalinthia Dillard, senior attorney, Palm Beach County School District; Tami Donnally, business administrator, EBC Ministries; Angelique Francois, program manager, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies;

Kim Jones, client advisor, Celedinas Insurance Group; Kimberly McCarten, executive director, the Arc Palm Beach County; Mary Kay Murray, executive director, the Education Foundation; Jacqueline Reeves, managing director, Bell Rock Capital; Rhonda Rogers, director of community engagement, Prime Time Palm Beach County; Judith Selzer, president, Selzer 360 LLC; Brandyce Stephenson, senior associate, the Society of the Four Arts; Mary Stratos, principal, Forest Hill High School; Ellen Vahab, founder and executive director, the Youth Activity Center; Louise Lorraine Voltaire, president, the Haitian-American Nursing Organization; and Susan

Warmington, executive director, the Oasis Compassion Agency. The keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon is Laurie Silvers, founder of Hollywood Media and the Sci-Fi Channel (now called SyFy). She is an owner of Home Town Cable Plus, a telecommunications system in Port St. Lucie, and Treasure and Space Coast Broadcasting, which operates five radio stations on the Treasure Coast. She is also co-CEO of Hollywood.com, a major Internet provider of entertainment news and information, and a board member of MovieTickets.com, a leading online movie ticketing site. To learn more, visit www.womens chamber.biz or call (561) 659-0285.

Apply For Score Entrepreneur Award Until March 24

Palm Beach Score will name its second Entrepreneur of the Year on May 8. The winner will receive $5,000, and two runners-up will each receive $1,000. The awards will be presented during National Small Business Week. The competition is open until March 24, and the first 10 small business owners to apply will each receive a $25 gift card. Palm Beach Score (formerly called the Service Corps of Retired Executives) in-

vites any small business owner who has attended a local Score workshop or received counseling from a Score-certified mentor to apply for the award. Special consideration will be given to businesses that have produced a steady revenue stream of at least $500,000 and have at least one employee other than the owner. An independent panel of judges selected from the local business community will determine the

winners based on how receiving the award will help the business achieve measurable results and grow to the next level. Complete entry details and entry forms are on the Palm Beach Score web site at www.pbscore.org/ EOTYwin5K. The award will be presented at a celebration and learning event, including a luncheon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the West Palm Beach Marriott Hotel. Tickets

are $55 and can be purchased online at www.pbscore.org/ECRAattend. In 2014, Palm Beach Score helped start 350 new businesses and more than 500 new jobs, and was described by more than 250 existing business owners as a major factor in their ability to grow their businesses. Palm Beach Score has 54 volunteer mentors. For more information, call Score’s office at (561) 833-1672 or visit www.palmbeach.score.org.

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Piaget Gold Cup Tournament Now Underway

The International Polo Club Palm Beach is honored to salute sponsor Piaget as the Piaget USPA Gold Cup Polo Tournament gets underway. The 26-goal tournament is featured for the next two Sundays, March 15 and March 22. The event was also featured Sunday, March 8. Piaget has been a principal partner of the high-goal winter polo season at IPC since 2007 and returns as the title sponsor of the prestigious Piaget USPA Gold Cup for 2015. This year’s tournament boasts 10 teams. Learn about ticketing options at www.internationalpoloclub.com.

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#1 Education Place Creative Kids Camp is an enriching and exciting camp so fun that campers will forget they are learning. The program is designed to provide lasting memories, imaginative play and exposure to lifelong leisure activities that encourage campers to develop to their full potential. Plenty of activities and crafts will be provided throughout the weekly sessions, some of them include: reading relaxation station, music station, science experiments and explorations, in-house field trips and guest speakers, crafts and journaling. The age range for campers is 5 to 12 years of age. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with early bird care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and late bird care from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (561) 201-4531. #1 Education Place is located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23, in Wellington. The Armory Art Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Camp brings weekly sessions to children ages 4.5 to 17. Experienced instructors have developed projects relating to weekly themes and teach the children to work with drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics and printmaking. Activities are age-appropriate and focus on a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic and creative development. Activities include immersion in various creative techniques, field trips to local venues, and art show exhibitions in July and August. The Armory Art Center looks forward to providing a safe, enriching and fun summer for children. Fees are $225 to $275 per week. Visit www.armoryart.org/youthartcamps for more information. Camp Cambridge in Wellington offers programs for children from two years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp is offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools. com or call (561) 791-0013. Camp Varsity Summer Sports Camp is a full-day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School (1100 Aero Club Dr., Wellington). The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games for ages 5 to 13. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with 2 to 3 hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are basketball, soccer, baseball, football, kickball, fishing, recreational games and more. There are also specialty camps such as dance and cheerleading, volleyball and itty-bitty camps. Camp dates are June 8 through Aug. 7 and are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before and after care available. For more info., call (561) 601-5248 or visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com.

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Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. Drama Learning of Florida is a theater-based summer camp designed to nurture children’s talent and love of the theater. Campers will participate in a variety of theater-based activities and games. Camp will be held at Polo Park Middle School on Lake Worth Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after care is available. The program is for children entering grades 1 through 8. All students will be cast in each session’s main show. This year’s performances include: Fractured Fairy Tales, Aladdin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Wizard of Oz. Camp dates/performances run from June 8 through Aug. 7. For the complete list of camp session/performance dates, or for more information, visit www.dramalearningfl.com or call (561) 692-6228. For more than 26 years, The Goddard School has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover. The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates its F.L.EX. Learning Program (Fun, Learning Experience) and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. This summer at The Goddard School in Wellington, children can take part in summer camp themes that include That’s a Wrap, Kitchen Chemists, the Great Outdoors, Epic Explorers and Mega Mathletes. The camp runs from June 8 through Aug. 13 and is for children one year old to six years old. For more information, visit www.goddardschool.com or call (561) 333-2020. The Goddard School is located at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington. The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, culminating in fullscale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks March 16-21, Shrek June 8-27 and Narnia July 6 - Aug. 1. They will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 or older also will have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related educational opportunities. Prices range from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. DDARD SCHO GO O E H CRAYON

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Mathnasium of Wellington will offer a summer program this year. According to Johns Hopkins University, children lose up to 2.5 months of their math skill knowledge from the previous grade level if they do not work on any math skills during the summer break. Mathnasium refers to this as the “Summer Slide.” Mathnasium has a summer program that re-teaches students the math skills they have trouble with, while at the same time prepare them for the upcoming grade level. Let Mathnasium help prevent the “Summer Slide” in your child’s summer. For more information, call (561) 320-1225 or visit www.mathnasium.com/wellington. NJOY Tennis recently announced that at Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, the tennis center in under new management. It is one of the finest outdoor facilities and an international training destination. NJOY Tennis offers a higher degree of excellence in tennis training and service. The company welcomes everyone to take part in the following social and competitive events offered for adults and juniors: private lessons, clinics, after-school programs, high-performance programs, holidays and summer camps, leagues, and USTA tournaments. Getting started is easy. Call now for a free evaluation at (561) 557-1487 or e-mail info@njoytennis.com. Learn more at www. NJOYTennis.com. Sacred Heart Summer Sports Camp 2015 is for campers entering first through sixth grade. A select number of students in seventh and eighth grade will be chosen as “counselors in training” at a reduced rate. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible. Camp registration includes a $35 non-refundable free, with a camp fee of $150 per week, per child. Session 1 runs June 15-19; Session 2 runs June 22-27; and Session 3 runs June 29 - July 3. Camp meets Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, 410 North M Street, Lake Worth. For more information, call (561) 582-2242 or visit www.sacredheartschoollakeworth.com. Have your children ever dreamed of calling a last-second, game-winning shot on radio or TV? Now is their chance. The award-winning Sports Broadcasting Camp returns to South Florida this summer. Boys and girls age 10 to 18 can learn from the pros while meeting sports celebrities. Make play-by-play tapes of the Super Bowl, World Series and NBA playoffs. Host your own sports talk radio shows. Make sports anchor videos and ESPN PTI style videos. Participate in the program’s famous camp sports trivia contest, “stump the schwa” contest and much more. Day and overnight options are available. The program runs June 8-12. Call (800) 319-0884 or visit www.playbyplaycamps.com for more information.

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WHS Lacrosse Defeats Broncos 9-8 For Outback Cup

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys lacrosse team hosted Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, March 6 in the eighth annual Outback Rivals Cup, and the Wolverines came from behind to win their first cup victory 9-8 against the Broncos. Wellington coach Joe Calby started the tradition between the two schools, and the Broncos had won it every year since its inception, until last Friday night. “We’ve had a lot of energy the last three days, a lot of focus coming into this game,” Calby said. The 3-foot trophy has remained at Palm Beach Central for eight years, but this year moves to Wellington. Palm Beach Central got on the board first, reeling off a three-goal run to take a 3-0 lead going into the second period. Matt Liermann and Austin Cavallo combined for the scores. Wellington finally put a

goal on the board to close the gap when Felipe Caro took a pass from Logan Rogers and found the back of the net. The Broncos battled right back, pressing the Wellington defense, and Cavallo scored his second goal of the game to give his team a 4-1 advantage closing out the first half. Within two minutes into the second half, Tyler Etten and Patrick Oporto each scored to bring the Wolverines within one goal at 4-3. Wellington’s offense kept the Bronco defense busy, pressuring the goal. Big saves by Bronco goalie Tyler Rosenbaum held off the assault, until Nester Abad launched a shot from about 15 yards for the equalizer to tie the game at 4-4. Cavallo struck for the Broncos on the team’s first shot in the third period to regain the lead 5-4. Seconds into the fourth period, both teams traded blows, scoring, keeping the game close.

Thomas Hadley of Wellington wins a faceoff.

Wellington grabbed its first lead of the game with Oporto and Ryan Blum combining for two goals to give the Wolverines a 7-6 lead. The Broncos tied the game again, as both teams battled in a physical match. Three more goals would be scored in the last two minutes of the game. Wellington held on 9-7, but the Broncos rallied when Tyler Thomasson closed the gap to bring his team back within one. However, they could not find the equalizing goal. Wellington maintained possession for the remaining seconds to take a 9-8 win and the Outback Rivals Cup. “We have a habit of starting late, but we kept grinding, and kept doing our thing,” Calby said. Five different players scored for the Wolverines, and Oporto and Blum both had hat tricks with three goals each. Cavallo also had a hat trick for the Broncos. Hagerty and Liermann each scored two goals.

Tyler Etten of Wellington takes a shot on goal against Palm Beach Central.

Palm Beach Central’s Nate Snyder advances the ball. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

The Wellington High School lacrosse team celebrates its first win of the Outback Rivals Cup.

Seminole Ridge Baseball Shuts Down Wildcats 4-0

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, March 4, the Seminole Ridge High School varsity baseball team traveled to take on local rival Royal Palm Beach High School in a non-district match-up,

shutting down the Wildcats 4-0. Pitcher Kyle Farjad led the way for the No. 2 Hawks with a complete game and a two-hitter. Farjad also tallied 15 strikeouts, which frustrated the Royal Palm Beach batters, See BASEBALL, page 35

Royal Palm Beach catcher Nick Toney tags out Seminole Ridge’s Justin Reyes at the plate.

Seminole Ridge pitcher Kyle Farjad throws another strike.

Hawk batter Keaton Barid lays down a bunt. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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The Wellington High School boys varsity basketball team claimed the state title with a narrow 57-56

victory Saturday, Feb. 28 over Hagerty High School from Oviedo. The Wolverines advanced to the final match

KARATE STUDENTS PRACTICE KANGEIKO

Students from the Genbu-Kai Karate school arrived at R.G. Kreusler Park in Palm Beach at 6:45 a.m. on a recent morning to practice Kangeiko. This type of training is a special test of endurance, which forges character development within the participants. It’s also an excellent way for the students to form new friendships. In Japan, Kangeiko is practiced outside, in the snow during the winter. Shown above are: (front row) Autumn Hagan, Jacob Rosenberger, Bryce Williams, Taiga Ramsey, Seth Hagan, Colin Carreiro, Gordon Webber and Kota Ramsey; (back row) Eugene Ryhzikov, Ron Martin, Brent Bedwell, Sensei Keith Moore, Roy White, Shubham Debnath and Meagan Starr. For more information on classes, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www.floridagenbukai.com.

with a 76-69 victory over McArthur High School from Hollywood on Thursday, Feb. 26. Heading into the final game, Wellington coach Matt Colin was not sure how his players would respond. “We have been on big stages before, but this was the biggest,” he said. “I was very pleased to see that we came out hungry and ready to compete from the start.” Wellington jumped out to a 15-10 lead after the first quarter behind several driving scores by Alex Dieudonne. But Hagerty showed the mettle that could be expected from a program accustomed to playing on the big stage, and the teams entered the locker room at half time with Wellington leading 33-28. To start the second half, Hagerty went on a 5-0 run to tie the score, and from there it was back and forth. After the third quarter, the score was 43-42 with Hagerty on top. With approximately 2:45 remaining in the game, Hagerty was in possession with a two-point lead at 56-54. They went into a delay offense,

which forced the Wolverines to gamble and left senior Robin Loh open for three. The shot hit the rim and went around the inside of the rim twice before falling out and into the hands of Trent Frazier, who secured the rebound. Frazier then set up the offense for Wellington and called his own number on an aggressive move to the basket, which earned him two free throws. The sophomore point guard calmly drained both shots to tie the game at 56-56. Hagerty inbounded the ball and went right back into their delay offense. After a Wellington delay offense milking the clock and several time outs by both teams, the stage was set for the final play with 5.1 seconds on the clock. Wellington inbounded the ball to Frazier, who quickly looked to attack the basket but was cut off by Hagerty’s Alex Keel before he was knocked to the floor and fouled in the act of shooting. Undaunted by the gravity of the moment, Frazier calmly sank the first free throw to give Wellington a 57-56 lead. Then Frazier attempted to

The Wolverines celebrate the team’s first state basketball title after defeating Hagerty High School from Oviedo. intentionally miss the second Gates scored 10 points, while shot so as not to give Hagerty Aaron Kwiatek and Ethan a chance to inbound the ball. Bureau each added eight Unfortunately, the sophomore points. Sage Chen-Young and missed the rim, and the shoot- Nick Brown contributed off ing violation gave the ball to the bench for the Wolverines, Hagerty to inbound with less and seniors Sam Bernstein than a second on the clock. and Jason Rosen leave WelHagerty inbounded to Denzel lington as the only players in Mahoney, who fumbled the school history with multiple pass and heaved a desperation district titles and a state title. “This is one of the best shot as time expired. As the shot flew by the backboard, feelings I have ever had,” the Wolverine bench began Colin said. “I am so proud running on the court to cel- of the boys on how hard they worked and how unselfishly ebrate. Frazier had 13 points, eight they play… It has been a assists and six rebounds. Di- pleasure seeing this boys turn uedonne scored 18 points and into young men throughout added seven rebounds. Lester the season.”

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continued from page 25 member from Germany and a world-renowned horse show organizer, spoke briefly about the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. There were a lot of statistics. He mentioned that there were some high points and some problems, especially with transportation, catering, security and toilets. But the stabling was quite good, and the experience had a fantastic overall atmosphere. “We hope to improve in 2018 when the WEG will be held in Montreal at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, which was the venue for the 1976 Montreal Olympic equestrian events,” he said. Dr. Usha Knabe, one of the veterinarians helping out various Canadian teams, spoke about effective alternative therapies, especially acupuncture. She is certified in animal chiropractic, acupuncture and Chinese herbals. Dillingham introduced her as one of the Canadian Dressage Team’s most important “secret weapons” in keeping horses happy and healthy. “I was frustrated with traditional medicine,” Knabe said. “A lot of

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SPORTS & RECREATION what was prescribed was muscle relaxers and rest. According to FEI regulations, you can’t use any drugs. Acupuncture isn’t widely practiced or understood in many Western medical circles. I love being able to use Eastern medicine to help horses and riders. When I became proficient, it opened up a whole new world for me, a new way to look at the body as a complete system, not just pieces and parts.” She explained how acupuncture affects the “chi,” or energy flow within the body. “When there’s an injury or problem, the chi is blocked and stagnates,” Knabe said. “Acupuncture relieves the stagnation and restores the flow. It’s an extremely powerful, all-encompassing modality. It’s standard practice for many European teams to have acupuncture therapists. I hope North American teams will catch up and draw on all of these options.” Adequan’s Allyn Mann, director of global sales for Luitpold Pharmaceuticals’ Animal Health Division, gave a motivational talk and shared many slides featuring selfies he’d taken with, apparently, the entire showing world. He said his goal is to hug everyone in the horse world. “If I miss you today, trust me, I’ll find you,” he said. Mann recounted how he’d started out in the horse world as a young

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joy and hope, to always make them feel better, lighten their load a little, and show a little kindness,” he said. “Really embrace life. Be real and genuine, and generous, especially with your time. Anyone can give money. Take time to listen.” But perhaps the most entertaining

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speaker of all was Linda Zang, one of the top FEI dressage judges in the world. Her story was fascinating, and will be the subject of a future column. To find out more about Dressage Canada, visit www.equinecanada. ca/dressage.

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A Win For The Hawks

continued from page 33 as they struggled at the plate most of the night. Seminole Ridge (8-1) struck early, in the first inning, and managed to hold on to a 1-0 lead through the seventh. The Wildcats (4-4) stepped up on defense after the initial score and played solidly, until the Hawks broke through in the top of the seventh, adding three more runs. Jeremy Raymond had two hits in four at-bats with two runs scored and an RBI. Raymond provided the spark in the seventh, when he drove in Andrew Attaway, who was on third, to give the Hawks a 2-0 advantage. Jason Aponte and Richie Cotromano both had RBIs later in the seventh to seal the win for the Hawks 4-0.

Seminole Ridge first baseman CJ Bottiglieri makes the catch, but Royal Palm Beach runner Luke Hollander is safe.

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Palm Beach faced Palm Beach Gardens, but results were not available by press time.

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Saturday, March 14 • Royal Palm Beach High School will host its sixth annual Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 14 at the Madison Green Golf Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call the RPBHS Academies Office at (561) 792-8659 or e-mail laurie.cotton@palmbeachschools.org. • Irish Fest on Flagler returns with Irish food, drink, dancing and Irish music at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. The cost is $5 per person and free for children under 14. For more info., visit www.irishflorida. org or call (561) 394-5121. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a program about gopher tortoises for all ages Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. Meet live tortoises, examine a burrow and learn why this species is important. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Mustache Baby Story Time on Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. with an activity and a snack. Big Dog Ranch Rescue will be there with a special canine helper. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Read Local Author Forum on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Well-known writers with big marketing budgets don’t usually have trouble attracting readers, but local authors have more of a challenge. The library will give these authors a forum to share their work. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 7 on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Make a special St. Patrick’s Day craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. Meet friends for Wii gaming fun on the library’s new Wii U. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Pet Haven Rescue will host “Casino Night… Going to the Dogs” on Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club to benefit the cage-free animal sanctuary. For more info., contact Joy Cawby at joy@pet havenrescue.org or call (561) 351-2315. Sunday, March 15 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) with some of the area’s finest vendors. The March 15 market will feature a Classic Cruiser Car Show. Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Exploring Nature with Encaustic on Sunday, March 15 from 9

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a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $90 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Irina Ashcroft is an artist and educator in encaustic, painting in melted beeswax, dammar resin and pigment. For info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket. com or call (561) 723-3898. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, March 15 with the 26-goal USPA Piaget Gold Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. • The “Great Futures Celebrity Polo Match” and “Great Futures Brunch at Polo” benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club are planned for Sunday, March 15 hosted by the Grand Champions Polo Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more info., contact Kristen Cummins at (561) 683-3287 or kcummins@bgcpbc.org. Monday, March 16 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the “Under Construction” Crew for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Use building blocks to make your own fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rubber Band Creations for ages 7 to 17 on Monday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Use colorful rubber bands to make some cool creations. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its March Madness Competition for adults Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Fill out a bracket and track your progress all the way to the Final Four. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host the Florida debut of the Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet on Monday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org. Tuesday, March 17 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host “Science for Seniors: Wetland Field Trip” on Tuesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. Docent Christene Campbell-Gabor will lead a tour of the Green Cay Wetlands. The cost is $5. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Do You Want to Make a Rainbow?” for ages 5 to 9 on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. The program will feature St. Patrick’s Day stories, music, games and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a St. Patrick’s Day Party for ages 6 to 10 on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the holiday with green snacks, green drinks and crazy activities. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Teen Tech Week: What’s the Cloud?” for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, March 17 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the spring festival Haru Matsuri with refreshing snacks and watch relaxing springtime anime. Wear a kimono or learn to make one with origami. Create a simple painting inspired by the sakura (cherry tree). Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host St. Patrick’s Day Story Time on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. featuring the history of Ireland and Irish folklore with activities and a snack. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Wednesday, March 18 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 to 15 on Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Equipment will be provided. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Ponies & Horses: Stories and Verses for all ages Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. Enjoy stories about horses, songs and a galloping fun craft and meet a real live horse courtesy of 4H. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Small Business Startups for adults Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. Representatives from the Small Business Development Center will share their knowledge and resources. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Harry Potter and the Wizard Quizzers for families Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. The evening of Harry Potter-themed trivia will include pizza, punch and prizes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, March 19 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Where in the World is My Slipper?” for ages 6 to 10 on Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m. Enjoy different versions of the classic tale of Cinderella and play games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Zentangled for ages 10 to 17 on Thursday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. Anyone can doodle, but now you can learn the next level of doodling. Materials and basic instructions will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Tech Week: Breaking the Code for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how to get started in the world of coding. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W.

The Town-Crier Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m. and the Jamie Mitchell Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fabulous Fabric Flowers for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate spring and create flowers from recycled fabric scraps. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Atala Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) will meet Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center featuring a program by Dave Gillings of Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management. The meeting is free and open to the public. Visit www.nabapalmbeach. org for more info. Friday, March 20 • Yesteryear Village’s Bluegrass Spring Music Jam will take place Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 celebrating tradition, classic cars and world-class bluegrass music. For more info., call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 to 15 on Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Equipment will be provided. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Beautiful Butterflies for ages 6 to 10 on Friday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Learn all about these interesting, transforming insects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Beads and Baubles for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Bedazzle your friends with beautiful bead jewelry. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Shrink Your Art for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Challenge of the Americas, an equestrian event to benefit breast cancer research, returns to the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Friday, March 20. General admission tickets are available at the gate for $20, with children 12 and under admitted free. VIP tickets start at $250. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for VIP guests. The competition follows, and the evening closes with dinner and dancing at the VIP gala. For info., contact Mary Ross at (561) 433-0988 or anglot@aol.com. • Auditions for Wellington Idol will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m., with semifinals Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and finals Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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FOR SALE BELLINI BABY FURNITURE — Two Baby Cribs with Mattresses $250 each. One Rocker/Recliner $150. All used one year. Call 229-220-5293. Wellington.

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