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Willhite Sponsors Bills For Lox Groves Infrastructure Projects

Volume 40, Number 45 November 29 - December 5, 2019

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State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) is working in Tallahassee to arrange for more than $5.1 million for infrastructure improvements in his district, many of them in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, which has long been challenged by the poor condition of its roads. HB 4099 calls for nearly $770,000 for improvements to South D Road. Page 3

Thanksgiving Bags, Motorcyclists At Kids Cancer Foundation

The Kids Cancer Foundation in Royal Palm Beach hosted a Fall Fest Family Social on Saturday, Nov. 23. All the kids received a gift bag, Thanksgiving Harvest bag and a turkey. Meanwhile, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints arrived with toys. Page 7

Panther Ridge Center Shows Off Big Cats At Special Twilight Tour

The Royal Palm Beach Unilocal Turkey Drive took place on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Publix store at the Crossroads plaza. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Sunny 107.9 and WFTL 850 AM radio sponsored the event, which collected a total of 750 turkeys. Shown above, PBSO volunteer Kim Leyendecker and WFTL’s Louis Rizzo accept two donated turkeys from Linda Smith(center). MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report As a food service employee at Wellington Landings Middle School, Denise McClinton found herself in the lunchroom a little later than usual on Thursday, Nov. 21, as she stood before the 200 frozen turkeys her son purchased. While donating Thanksgiving Day dinners for families in need

has become a norm for New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, his focus was typically on his hometown of Pahokee. His mother, however, moved to Wellington in recent years, and suggested to her youngest of three that he also turn his attention toward the middle school. “I told him, ‘OK, we’ve got Wellington Landings right down

Detective Robert Keating, William Jenkins, Kathy Dent, Principal Blake Bennett, Denise McClinton and Kevin McClinton volunteer their time to help families in need. PHOTO BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Wellington High School girls soccer team hosted Park Vista High School in a much-anticipated matchup. The Wolverines shut out the Cobras 2-0. The victory came amid an intense motivation to avenge last season’s playoff loss to the Cobras. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SCHOOLS........................... 8 - 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS............................. 17 CALENDAR............................ 18 CLASSIFIEDS................. 20, 23 SPORTS......................... 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council expressed guarded optimism Tuesday, Nov. 26 that the six-month saga regarding an incorrectly built CVS Pharmacy building in the Wellington Town Square shopping plaza will soon be coming to an end. Work on the structure deemed to be unsafe by village experts has been on hold since last spring, but the site will show activity starting Dec. 3 when the entire building is scheduled to be demolished and removed. Wellington Building Official Jacek Tomasik updated the council, explaining that Wellington had received an application for a permit from the property owner for a voluntary removal of the structure, and that he had received a letter from CVS officials confirming that the demolition will occur starting next week. He related that they are past the point where they have any appeals left. Tomasik said the demolition contractor is experienced in the

area and that this is a small job for them. Their work will not occur during events in the village and should be finished before the Sunday, Dec. 8 parade that goes down Forest Hill Blvd., not far from the construction site. “They know it is in the middle of our town,” Tomasik said. “There will be no dust at the parade.” The foundation of the structure is sound, while other parts of the building were not built according to plan and buckled when the roof was poured. “The foundation can be saved so long as it doesn’t get damaged during demolition,” Tomasik said. The village has retained a structural engineer to monitor the project to ensure this fresh start is built according to regulations and plans. The structural engineer will ensure any damage to the foundation is repaired or if a replacement is necessary. “Once the owner of the property got involved, things began to happen,” said Village Manager Paul Schofield, who commented that See DEMOLITION, page 4

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the road, so you can do it there,’” McClinton recalled. “He said, ‘Yeah ma, I’ll do it there.’’’ As a result, families who qualified gathered in the school cafeteria exactly one week prior to Thanksgiving to pick up a free turkey and sides, courtesy of the NFL star. “Growing up in a small town, we didn’t have many opportunities,” Jenkins said. “So, I feel like it’s only right to take advantage of every opportunity that I can, whether it’s giving back or helping out kids in the community or whatever else it may be.” Donating the means to buy the supplies was the easy step. Distributing them was another matter. Though Jenkins was in town for the Giants’ bye week a few days before, he was in New Jersey for practice during the dinner giveaway. In turn, his mother, father, cousin and stepfather donned Giants jerseys with “Jenkins” on the back and got to work. Starting out at 6 a.m., Jenkins’ father, complete with a U-Haul See JENKINS, page 18

Country Singer Emily Brooke To Lead Dec. 8 Holiday Parade

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Everyone has “favorite holiday memories” and many of them will be on display Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. when the annual Wellington Holiday Parade kicks off. In fact, that will be the theme of this year’s edition, which also features the hometown story of a local girl making it big when nationally known country music artist Emily Brooke, originally from Wellington and a top finalist on the hit TV show American Idol, returns to serve as grand marshal. Following the traditional route up Forest Hill Blvd. from Wellington Trace to the Wellington Amphitheater, the annual parade

produced by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and Village of Wellington draws some 20,000 spectators. In order to provide for a safe path for them all, road closures will begin at 1 p.m. Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford said the theme “Favorite Holiday Memories” is drawing some very colorful entrants this year. “The parade has grown to be multi-generational over the years, with some cases of grandparents and grandkids coming out,” she said. “It reaches out to the community as a whole, to support and celebrate our entire area, and it is a nice beginning to our equestrian season.”

The day begins at Holiday Park at the Wellington Amphitheater at 10:30 a.m., which continues until after the parade at 3:30 p.m. “There will be live performances from local elementary schools, exhibitors offering arts and crafts, food, interactive displays with local businesses and more,” explained Bedford, who thanked the many sponsors who help bring this holiday tradition to life. That includes title sponsor Wellington Regional Medical Center. “For 36 years, the chamber’s annual parade has served as a great way to kick off the holiday season, and Wellington Regional Medical Center is so happy to be See PARADE, page 7

The Village of Royal Palm Beach and Quarters for Kindness held a quarter auction fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 25 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. There were raffles at the vendor tables. Gift baskets and dining cards were also raffled off. The event benefited the Royal Palm Beach Scholarship Program. Shown above is Cheryl Shenker of Lula Roe, with Liz Thal and Sandee Setton. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Adds Third Culvert Crew To Expedite Work

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week approved more than $800,000 to add a third culvert crew to its workforce. At the Wednesday, Nov. 20 meeting, ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson pointed out that the district has several hundred culverts that are either outdated or close to the end of their life expectancy. Recently, the district made a policy to use in-house staff rather than contractors to install new culverts. There are currently two culvert crews, with the second having been added just over a year ago. “We do have the appropriate budgeting to do this,” Hanson said. “We will be coming back at a later date with the approval for the equipment. Tonight, it’s just

moving forward with creating the third culvert crew. Staff tried to be as accurate as possible with what the costs would be, which comes to $810,408 for fiscal year 2020.” He pointed out that the cost is at 75 percent of the annual cost because the crew would not be operational until the second quarter of the year. “We will be able to cover that moving into the future. That’s something this board made a decision on a few years ago, to continue to expand the capital projects, especially the culvert crews, so we’re just moving in line with what the board has requested,” he said. The estimated cost includes $525,500 for equipment, $186,170 for personnel salaries, $93,085 for benefits, $5,653 for uniforms and $912 for cell phones. The cost does not include maSee CULVERTS, page 4

Farm City Lunch Features Agriculture Commissioner

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Florida Agriculture & Consumer Services Commissioner Nikki Fried was the featured speaker at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Farm City Luncheon held Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Fried, born and raised in Miami, received her law degree from the University of Florida. She narrowly defeated former State Rep. Matt Caldwell (R-District 79) in November 2018 to become commissioner of agriculture and is now the highest-ranking Democrat in the state, and the first woman elected to the position. “This lunch is pretty important

to me for a lot of reasons, but most importantly, it was the first place I spoke last year,” Fried said. “This time last year, we were still going through a recount. I had not yet been officially declared the commissioner, but you all welcomed me here with the thought that I would become victorious at the end of the recount.” Fried believes she was elected because she did not look like or have the same ideas as her predecessors. “They wanted somebody who would come into this position thinking outside the box, thinking of ways that we can improve not only agriculture, but also our consumer services arm of this department,” she said. “We have

been bold, and we have been trying to fix every single part of our department to make sure we’re responsive to our citizens and make sure that we are working together to expand agriculture.” Fried reminded attendees that agriculture is the second-largest economic driver in the state, employing 2 million people with a $137 billion economic impact to the state and $4.2 billion in exports to 164 different countries. Florida is also the specialty crop capital, with more than 300 specialty crops. Palm Beach County alone employs 20 percent of its workforce, 170,000 people, in agriculture. “Palm Beach County is the largest agricultural county in the

entire State of Florida,” she said. “It is also one of the largest counties in the nation when it comes to agriculture.” But Florida also faces challenges, particularly with the economy, changes in the environment, and with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “[NAFTA] was a bad deal for Florida farmers 25 years ago. USMCA today is no better,” Fried said. “I have heard from our farmers all across our state. I have gone up to Washington, D.C. I have met with our congressional delegation and all of our industry leaders and made sure that our delegation See FARM CITY, page 18

Florida Agriculture & Consumer Services Commissioner Nikki Fried speaks at the luncheon. PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

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Willhite Sponsors Bills For Lox Groves Infrastructure Projects

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report State Rep. Matt Willhite (DDistrict 86) is working in Tallahassee to arrange for more than $5.1 million for infrastructure improvements in his district, many of them in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, which has long been

challenged by the poor condition of its roads. HB 4099 calls for nearly $770,000 for improvements to South D Road, where a Division of Forestry office is located. It includes the installation of guardrails along the canal side of the shell rock road, improved drainage and

access to make the road safer in storms. “Since D Road is made entirely of shell rock, this road becomes impassible during rain events,” Willhite explained. “As such, not only does it create a significant safety hazard for the citizens who have to use this road to get to

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services Nikki Fried (center) visited the Division of Forestry office in Loxahatchee Groves on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the request of State Rep. Matt Willhite (second from right), who is requesting matching state funding for D Road and canal improvements. Shown with them are Division of Forestry staff members with Loxahatchee Groves lobbyist Mary McNicholas and councilwomen Lisa El-Ramey, Laura Danowski and Phillis Maniglia.

their homes, it also keeps these state forest rangers from being the most effective in responding to emergencies. This appropriation will improve public safety and provide the Division of Forestry a safer passage.” Loxahatchee Groves resident and town legislative consultant Mary McNicholas said that Willhite is sponsoring several bills submitted by the town to improve roads and other infrastructure. “As part of the legislative priorities for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, we have four appropriation requests that Rep. Willhite is sponsoring,” McNicholas told the Town-Crier on Tuesday. “One is the canal rehabilitation project for total matching funds of $550,000.” The requests also include $1.1 million for North B Road improvements. “That, along with southern D Road and North Road multiuse trail improvements were included last year in the legislative priorities for the town, of which one went through both houses for approval, the North Road multiuse trail, but then was ultimately vetoed by the governor,” McNicholas said. She added that last year was the first time that the town has gotten any legislative requests through both houses of the legislature. She believes there is a good chance that the North Road trail improvements will pass and be signed by the governor this year.

“We have total support from Rep. Willhite and probably some other legislative delegation members,” she said. “As a town, we are not looking for a handout. We’re adding [50-50] matching funds. We’re looking for a leg up so that we can actually complete some of these projects. We also, as a town, have been doing a lot of work in the meantime and have added more than $150,000 worth of drainage projects to both of those road improvement projects, and they have added some substrate as far as rock. So, hopefully, that will also show legislators that we’re not just looking for a handout.” She pointed out that southern D Road is a major connector to State Road 80/Southern Blvd., which is undergoing major improvements. “There will be an addition of a traffic light and turn lane at that intersection, so you’ve got fast approaching traffic coming off Southern Blvd. going onto North D Road, and you’re going to be confronted as a driver with what would be considered a dirt road that sometimes is impassible during rain events, but the project will include guardrails, substrate, drainage improvements and erosion control.” McNicholas added that with the Division of Forestry emergency vehicles located there, as well as being used by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and other emergency

vehicles, it is a necessary project for public safety. “[Florida Agriculture & Consumer Services] Commissioner Nikki Fried was out there last week on-site,” she said. “She was appreciative of the project being brought to her attention. I think it’s a little eye-opening when you look at it, especially when you’re sitting there looking at the amount of construction and how timely it is for South D Road to go ahead and complete that project.” McNicholas reiterated that the town has never received funding from the state for these types of infrastructure improvements. “We’re working diligently from all angles in hopes that we will bring home some of the state funding that has bypassed us in previous years,” she said. The North Road multiuse trail request is for $47,500. “I like to say multiuse because, in essence, it’s non-motorized-type transit. It could be walking, it could be running, it could be anything nonmotorized.” She pointed out that the Village of Wellington has what are called conflict signs that list who has the right of way, including pedestrians and equestrians. “Basically, it shows the order of who goes through first,” McNicholas explained. “It seems to work very well. It has worked in other equestrian communities.”

RPB Rec Center Prepares To Restart Early Childhood Program

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio informed the village’s Recreation Advisory Board on Monday, Nov. 25 that his department has been working to reinstate its formerly successful early learning program for young children. The program was shut down when regulations required different infrastructure be put in place and the program qualify as a daycare facility. “Angie [Rinehart] ran our pre-kindergarten classes over at the rec center. We are going to the next step to get certified by the Palm Beach County Health Department,” Recchio said. “We had to make a number of modifications. The wing at the north end — we’ve totally separated

that wing for security purposes. It has taken us a year to get to this point. We are hoping to start in January.” Rinehart will offer classes for children ages three to five years old. “We were previously there, but we had to turn it into a designated daycare facility. We are doing twoday-a-week, three-hour classes,” Rinehart said. “It will draw a lot of attention because I think people are looking for alternative means for their kids.” The classes will take place Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/ Friday, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the first session, and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the second session. Three classrooms are now licensed. The cost is $175 per month for Royal Palm Beach residents and $200 a month for non-residents.

This is less expensive than other similar programs. “I only let 14 kids come in a class. I have my master’s degree in early childhood education, and I have an assistant with me all the time,” Rinehart said. “There is a lot of growth on extending or expanding the daycare license. We can turn it into school-aged kids care for spring break camp, winter camp, Thanksgiving camp or non-school-day camps.” Recchio is glad to get the program back up and running. “This is something that is needed in the community, because it’s a drop-in program. It’s not all day,” he said. “We are not looking to have 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are not looking to compete with local businesses.” In addition to Rinehart’s presentation, the board received an

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RPB Council Reviews Additional Plans For Tuttle Royale Project

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council agenda on Thursday, Nov. 21 included four items associated with the continuing Tuttle Royale development on the south side of Southern Blvd., just west of State Road 7. Over the past year, items related to Tuttle Royale have dominated the council’s time. The council began by approving Tuttle’s request to rezone two tracts of land for Royal Palm Beach public ownership. Totaling 13.44 acres, the land is designated for future recreational use. The next item was a request to allow smaller unit sizes, offset by additional amenities offered to residents, at a 401-unit multifamily parcel on just over 29 acres. Similar to what happened when the request was discussed at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, it included a presentation that led to both comments and questions from the council. Developer Brian Tuttle’s argument was that the market is not demanding the apartment sizes called for in the village’s code. Councilman Jeff Hmara noted they have already approved similar requests twice.

“Because I dissented both times on those, I will do it again, because the units are so small,” Councilwoman Selena Samios said. Mayor Fred Pinto also weighedin to provide context on the issue. “We’ve had other projects and units like this developed in the village. The marketplace is driving the size thing,” Pinto said. “These projects have been very successful. Amenities that come with that not only enrich the sub-area, but overall it really enriches the community.” The request to allow the 401unit plan, including smaller unit sizes, was ultimately approved 4-1, with Samios dissenting. Also approved were variances for parking and a site plan reducing a landscape buffer requirement of 15 feet to 5 feet, due to there being a separation of a total of 25 feet when the easement space is included. Tuttle addressed the council noting plans to open the recreation space to the general public for events. “We are potentially buying out 1.8 acres of the recreation site. One of the options we will present is in the activity center, we are thinking of putting one to two acres of

recreation space in the middle of that site. That would be open to the public,” Tuttle said. “We may have concerts or yoga, or different types of events for them to come and enjoy.” Also at the meeting, the council heard volunteer recruiter Christie Geltz give a passionate presentation on behalf of the Guardian Ad Litem program. The program is designed to provide volunteer advocates for children who are separated from their home environment because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. “I wanted to come out and introduce what we do and what we hope to accomplish,” Geltz said. “There are more than 1,700 children in foster care in Palm Beach County. We are the advocate and the voice for that child through the court system.” Geltz further explained that volunteers sign up to be personal advocates for individual children. These volunteers become a stable presence in representing kids at school and with physicians, in addition to supporting them in court. “Volunteer commitment is about 10 or 12 hours a month. I am hoping the community hears this and wants to jump in full blast.

I would love to see you all get involved. We have 630 volunteers and more than 1,700 kids in foster care,” Geltz said. “Everything in [the child’s] life has been uprooted. Children are going through school and graduating because they have someone watching out for them.” Samios mentioned that another way the community can help is to select the option to turn over the fees for attending jury duty to the program instead of receiving a personal payment. “That’s a blessing for us,” Geltz said. “We are state funded. We don’t have the budget to go out and hire people to go out for funding, so we have a nonprofit called Speak Up for Kids. We are always looking for charitable donations, whether they are toys or books or games or sneakers, because these children are leaving their home a lot of times with nothing.” For more information on the Guardian Ad Litem program, visit www.galpbc.org. In other business: • Pinto shared information on the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency’s transportation plan, which looks out to 2025. “There was a spirited discussion that went on. The bottom line is

Guardian Ad Litem Visitor — Councilman Richard Valuntas, Councilwoman Selena Samios, Guardian Ad Litem program volunteer recruiter Christie Geltz, Mayor Fred Pinto, Vice Mayor Jan Rodusky and Councilman Jeff Hmara. PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER by Dec. 12, the TPA must submit its updated plan, otherwise we are going to be defunded for certain projects,” Pinto said. “Our strategic planning really needs to be strategic. We don’t want folks 20 years from now to look back and say, ‘What were they thinking?’” • The council also discussed a public request to post information about underage drinking.

It was decided not to present an ordinance, since both the state and county already have ordinances regarding the sale of alcohol to underage buyers. Ultimately, the council opted to have staff draft a resolution to be presented at a later meeting so the council could show its support for local groups to reach out into the community on the issue.

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continued from page 1 terials such as culverts and road rock. ITID President Betty Argue asked if staff had evaluated leasing equipment rather than buying, and Hanson said that the district currently has the money available to purchase the equipment, which includes an excavator, loader and pump, but he would look into leasing options.

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continued from page 1 the owner wants to restore public faith in the project. Mayor Anne Gerwig didn’t like the idea of the same contractor building the new building, despite there being a new engineer of record. She said that the contractor wasn’t very responsible the first time when the building wasn’t built according to the approved plan. Gerwig was also concerned that

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“That’s quite a pot of money, and that means that next year we might wind up being short, so we want to try to offset that,” Argue said. Hanson said the cost would be similar to the costs of the previous crews because they are outfitted exactly the same. “The only difference might be that because they have been here longer, they might have a slightly higher salary,” he said. Supervisor Tim Sayre, who was attending by telephone, asked Hanson to look into the option of borrowing money for the equipment over five years since interest rates are currently low.

“I know we have the money to purchase it outright, but it might not make sense with interest rates as low as they are now,” Sayre said. Supervisor Jennifer Hager made a motion to approve the addition of a third crew, which carried 5-0. Hanson added that the culvert crew would remain under the Operations & Maintenance Department and asked that department director Jason Lester’s salary be increased by 6.4 percent. “His current salary is $89,300,” Hanson said. “The recommendation is $95,000. It’s still below the midpoint, which is $101,639. This is a justifiable and necessary action

to retain and maintain stability in the department and the district.” Argue said she was hesitant to give the department director a raise in light of the board having designated former District Manager Rob Robinson as director of special projects recently when Hanson was hired. “Technically, it’s supposed to be Rob who’s managing that,” she said. “I know we have not made that organizational change yet. I used that to justify to the board that the creation of the executive assistant would pay for itself in the project management and the additional crews that we have been creating, and also giving him

a raise at that time.” Hanson said he agreed with Argue, but in light of recent administrative resignations, he wanted to make sure he keeps valuable personnel. “The operations and maintenance director is very young and very valuable and very marketable, and I do not think the district wants to lose another director, especially one of his caliber, because he has the potential to grow here,” he said, adding that there are other capital projects in the works that will need to be addressed. “You have the Moss pilot project. There’s a lot of things going on outside of just the culvert replacement. I’m

laying the foundation for the future of the district, not just for the next 12 months or even 24 months.” Argue said she would support the 6.4 percent increase as long as he does not get any other increases over the next year. Hanson said he wanted to make sure that he keeps personnel that he considers essential to the effective operation of the district. “I just want to make sure that I get him to a level where we don’t have to worry about him being poached by another district or by the private sector, even another city,” he said. “He has a certain skill set and dedication that in today’s workforce is very valuable.”

the plan may have deficiencies that could affect other buildings if the deficiencies were not repaired or corrected. “We will do what the law allows and requires,” Schofield said. “We have gone as far as we can go according to the state.” Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone instructed staff to alert the council to any future problems. “Please inform us so we are in the loop,” he said. Some residents were dismayed that the building is being constructed in the first place. However, it didn’t require any special zoning approval. “This council is powerless to prevent it,” Napoleone explained.

“They are in compliance.” Schofield agreed. “Building the structure is a right they have had for nearly 30 years,” he explained. Gerwig was also concerned that the lighting from the CVS would be a nuisance to surrounding residents. “If that glass lights up with neon, the neighbors are going to be all over the phones,” she said. “We have been very accommodating… Can we ask that they try to have as little impact as possible?” Schofield said that the Architectural Review Board has already approved the elevations, and if the same ones are used, no further approval is necessary. During council reports, Coun-

cilman John McGovern, brought up the subject of the traffic and parking problems surrounding the major lacrosse tournament held last weekend at the International Polo Club Palm Beach and Village Park. “At 7 a.m. Saturday morning, we had an absolute and unmitigated disaster on our hands,” agreed Schofield, pointing out that there were things that could and should have been done and that modifications to procedures have been made to prevent such occurrences from happening in the future. The permit was for a field hockey event hosting 8,000 to 10,000 players, which the village has accommodated before. Turnout

for the lacrosse tournament was higher, and they all had to be at the same place at the same time. “There were 3,600 trips in a two-hour period,” Schofield said. “They should have absolutely had the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office directing traffic.” He continued that the event was not sponsored by the village and that the organizers were overwhelmed with contract staffing who didn’t know how to handle the crowd and grossly deficient traffic and parking plans. Village staff had to treat the event as an emergency in the realm of a hurricane to respond quickly to the needs of the event. “Our operational people should

and will be involved in the future,” Schofield said. “The hot air balloon fest coming up this weekend will not have these kinds of problems.” Council members questioned further, wanting to make sure there would not be a repeat. McGovern and other council members agreed that any event that goes on in Wellington reflects on the village. “We are preparing a bill for all this,” Schofield said. “To the people impacted by the event, you have my profound apologies. I guarantee it will not happen again. The next meeting of the Wellington Village Council will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

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DRIVE IN ROYAL PALM BEACH COLLECTS 750 TURKEYS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED

The Royal Palm Beach Unilocal Turkey Drive took place on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Publix store at the Crossroads plaza. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Sunny 107.9 and WFTL 850 AM radio sponsored the event. People could donate a Publix-brand turkey, which were on sale, or they could donate money to be used to buy turkeys. A total of 750 turkeys were collected to be given out to pre-selected local residents. Blue Bell Ice Cream gave a free half gallon of ice cream to the first 100 people who made a donation. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara donated money to buy a turkey, accepted by PBSO Volunteer Kim Leyendecker.

PBSO Deputy Jorge Cruz with Joy Howell, who received Blue Bell ice cream for her turkey donation.

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PBSO Sgt. Brian Cullen, Deputy Ornan Vessage, Deputy Jorge Cruz, Deputy Kari Taylor, Deputy Deneisha Leggett, Deputy John Fresneda and Deputy Joey Joseph.

PBSO Volunteer Capt. M. Russell and PBSO Volunteer Lt. Jim Leyendecker load donated turkeys to take to frozen storage.

Roxy Coleman donates a turkey to Diane Smith of the PBSO.

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Italian Restaurant Il Pomodoro Now Open In Grove Market

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report After living in Florida for the past 23 years, Sal Tuto recently opened his new Italian restaurant in the Grove Market Shopping Center on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. Il Pomodoro is a family friendly space with an expansive menu for all tastes. The restaurant opened only a few weeks ago, but it has already become a local hotspot. “I felt very strongly about opening the restaurant here. We have had very positive feedback from the people. Everybody loves the food,” Tuto said. “Evenings and weekends, we pack it in here.” Originally from Brooklyn, Tuto and his wife Rovena have a restaurant in Jupiter named Al Forno. When they decided to launch a second location, the space needed some work before the doors could open. “We completely renovated the space. New floors, new kitchen, all new appliances,” Tuto said.

“My wife did all the décor. She has a talent for it — definitely a lot better than me.” Sure enough, the space is open and welcoming to guests. Food brings Tuto’s family together. His two sons both run successful restaurants — Al Forno and Two Brothers Pizza in Hobe Sound. His daughter is attending college in Colorado but comes home to Florida on a regular basis. “When we come together, we cook,” he said. “For holidays, we cook for the occasion.” Il Pomodoro is meant to be the perfect setting for family dinners, so everyone can connect around the table. With only one television that stays on the food channel, Tuto’s restaurant is a place to relax and enjoy great food, not arguments over sports or politics. “My favorite part is meeting people and making sure everybody is smiling and happy with their food. That’s a good feeling when you see that,” he said, noting that the portions are big. “They

don’t get out of here hungry.” Popular dishes include the chicken marsala and alfredo, but with so many options, including specialty pizzas and massive stromboli, the variety will keep customers from getting bored. “The menu, it’s insanely big. We have 50 different items you can put together in more than 200 combinations,” said waiter Claudiu Popescu, who has spent many years working in the restaurant industry. He came here to Il Pomodoro to work with Tuto. “I trust his cooking — that is the only way. He offers great cooking in the back of the house, and we offer service and presentation to match. Everything works together,” Popescu said. Tuto started in the industry when he was only 14 years old as a dishwasher, and he learned to make pizzas at 16. Italian cuisine has always been his passion. “I’m a pasta lover. Any type of pasta, I could eat pasta all day long,” he said.

But what about dessert? “Tiramisu is my favorite because I’m a coffee guy,” Tuto said. The restaurant also offers lunch specials starting at $5.95 and has a large cheese pizza special for $9.99 on Tuesdays (carry out only). Il Pomodoro offers its entire menu as a takeout option or for catering. Every catering package is designed and priced individually based on need. “What I do is ask the amount of people, and I will make sure there is enough for everyone and the package is customized,” Tuto said. “It doesn’t matter if it is 10 people or 50 people, we can do it.” Tuto is happy to get to know this new community and is hiring locals whenever possible. Il Pomodoro is open every day of the week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is located at 5030 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Unit 8. To place an order for pickup or discuss catering options, call (561) 223-3932.

Owner Sal Tuto, shown enjoying a perfectly crafted cappuccino, is very pleased with the community’s feedback for Il Pomodoro.

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THANKSGIVING BAGS, MOTORCYCLISTS AT KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION EVENT

The Kids Cancer Foundation in Royal Palm Beach hosted a Fall Fest Family Social on Saturday, Nov. 23. All the kids received a gift bag, Thanksgiving Harvest bag and a turkey. Thanksgiving Harvest bags were sponsored by the Village of Wellington and Okeeheelee Baseball, while AutoNation of Greenacres provided gift bags. A group of motorcycle enthusiasts sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Boca Raton arrived with toys. Volunteers helped the kids with arts and crafts, food, gifts and more. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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continued from page 1 the title sponsor for this festive holiday event,” WRMC CEO Pam Tahan said. Kimberly Leland of Print It Plus, who co-chairs the parade with her husband Dave, is proud that the event continues to grow every year. She and her husband have been helping with the staging of the parade for the last 30 years and took over as co-chairs this year. “We have brought our family members in to help out,” said Le-

Scott’s Place Playground Maintenance Set For Dec. 3

Wellington’s Scott’s Place Playground, located at 12190 W. Forest Hill Blvd., will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to noon for maintenance. The playground will re-open to the public for normal hours immediately following the closure. Normal hours of operation for the park are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Holocaust Author To Speak At PBCHS Dec. 2

Palm Beach Central High School, located at 8499 Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, will host “An Evening of Stories of Courage and Conscience of Ordinary People” with author Eyal Press on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. In his book Beautiful Souls, Press presents four stories of moral courage. He will speak about his book and then engage with the students in a series of profound questions on stage. The administration and staff of Palm Beach Central High

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land, who said she has recruited family, spouses and friends. “I hope this will be the best one yet. We have all the local high school bands, and even the band from Pahokee High School. We are really excited about all the bands participating.” For those who walk and ride in the parade, it is a labor of love they anticipate as the holiday season comes around. “Our staff and their families look forward to participating each year and use the time to grow even closer as we prepare our annual float. It is a fantastic holiday tradition for the Village of Wellington, and we are happy to participate in it again,” said Tahan, who took the opportunity to offer holiday greetings to the community. “WRMC wishes you

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and your family a holiday season filled with love, laughter and good health.” Other sponsors of the event include the Schumacher Family of Dealerships, Baptist Health South Florida, the City of Greenacres, Minto Communities, TD Bank, Waste Management, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, Retreat Behavioral Health, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Print It Plus, Bolay, Two Men and a Truck, Costco Wholesale, Starbucks, Hill Audio Visual, the Royal Inn, the South Florida Fair, PCI, Signs by Tomorrow, Primerica and Walgreens. To learn more about the Wellington Holiday Parade, visit www.cpbchamber.com.

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The elaborate holiday floats will be decorated this year in the theme “Favorite Holiday Memories.”

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Indian Trail Open Fishing Day Nov. 29

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will offer its first public Catch & Release Open Fishing event at the M2 Impoundment off 180th Avenue North on Friday, Nov. 29. The district will open the impoundment to the general public from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site will have recreation staffers on hand throughout the day. There are no public restrooms available. All participants must abide by ITID rules, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations and be good stewards of the environment. Attendees will be required to sign a release waiver. Any person who does not abide by the rules or the direction of district staff will be asked to leave. To get to the site, take Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to Sycamore Drive West, go west on Sycamore Drive West to 180th Avenue North, go south onto 180th Avenue North, and the entrance is on the west side of the road between 32nd Lane

North and 31st Road North. There will be signage to assist drivers. For more information, visit www.indiantrail.com.

Art Society Reception On Dec. 10

The Wellington Art Society will host a reception for its latest exhibit, “The Gift of Art,” on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. There will be light refreshments, door prizes, an artist demonstration and a People’s Choice Award presentation. The reception is open to the public, free of charge and the exhibit will be on display until January 2020. In addition to the exhibit, there will be a boutique gift sale. More than 20 artists are participating in the boutique. They will offer many unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season and provide free gift wrapping. There will be all original pieces, including paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Most original art in the exhibit is also for sale, and many artists offer prints of their work. The event will be a wonderful chance to see beautiful art in all mediums and meet the artists. The following artists will be exhibit-

ing: Betty Brodie, Lara Chapman, Hildegard Donavan, Jay Harmon, Patricia Heller, Laura Jaffe, Carolina King, Sharon Kleiman, Erica Kyle, Joanne Baker MacLeod, Bob MacLeod, Joseph Marcou, Susan Mosely, Charles Moses, Leslie Pfeiffer, George Taylor, Franklin Weiss, Jean Williard, Betty Jane Zedonek and Linda Zolet. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Women’s Group To Meet Dec. 5

The December meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). A meet-and-mingle begins at 6 p.m., but everyone should arrive by 6:30 p.m. to check-in and be seated. The meeting will feature a winter fundraiser ticket auction. Attendees place tickets in the bags by an auction item, and if the ticket is pulled, they win the item. The tickets are $20 for one card and an additional $10 for an added card of tickets, which includes a door prize ticket. To RSVP, or if you have items to donate for the ticket auction, contact Mair Armand at (561)

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‘The Nutcracker’ At Dolly Hand On Dec. 5

Celebrate the holiday season with The Nutcracker when Dance Alive National Ballet brings this quintessential classic to life at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. featuring dancers from the local community. In September, Dance Alive’s artistic director came to the Dolly Hand to conduct an audition so that students from the area’s dance studios could vie for a part in the show. The following dancers were cast: Baleigh Padgett as Clara’s friend and a mouse, Dallas

Alvarez as a party girl and mouse, Bailey Cochran as a party girl and soldier, Lily Edmonds as a party girl, Caitlyn Golphin as a party girl and soldier, Hayden Mosley as a party girl and soldier, Melasia Porter as a party girl and mouse, Amanda Prevatt as a party girl, Lailah Simon as a party girl and soldier, and Somora Williams as a party girl and soldier. In addition to local dancers, Dance Alive National Ballet’s distinctive artistry is featured in this visually stunning production of an all-time holiday family favorite that includes beautiful dancing, sets and costumes. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on the Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College at 1977 College Drive. For tickets, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. The snow scene from Dance Alive National Ballet’s The Nutcracker, which will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Dec. 5

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EMERALD COVE STUDENTS ATTEND FBLA FALL RALLY

A total of 50 Emerald Cove Middle School students attended this year’s FBLA Fall Rally Leadership Conference. Students attended various workshops to learn some of the skills of various leaders within the community. Workshops covered important topics such as public speaking, saving money and staying safe on the internet. Students were ready to “Level Up” (this year’s FBLA district theme) to create a marketing flyer for “The Coves” FBLA Chapter. FBLA President Sofia Ayala and member Leila Shuhaiber were excited to bring home second place.

OSCEOLA CREEK STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Each month, Osceola Creek Middle School focuses on characteristics from the “OC Way” schoolwide matrix of expected behaviors. The focus in November was accepting responsibility, and the school recently honored sixth grader Austin Brennan, seventh grader Kayla Neil and eighth grader Frank Mandera as students of the week.

Wellington Elementary Fine Arts Open House On Dec. 3

Wellington Elementary School will host an open house for its Fine Arts Academy choice program on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s media center. If you are thinking of where to send your child next year, give Wellington Elementary School a look. Wellington Elementary has been a choice school in the area of fine arts since 2016. Students are exposed to a number of instruments, such as violins, guitars, ukuleles, recorders, handbells and more. The highly effective teachers integrate the arts into the

core curriculum at all grade levels. There is also a wonderful visual arts program. The entire school enjoys vibrant musical productions put on by the drama club and the chorus. Being a choice school allows for students outside the school boundary to apply for the Fine Arts Academy. The deadline to apply is Jan. 24. Visit www.mypbchoiceapp.com/apply for more info. Those who are already zoned for the school do not need to apply. RSVP for the open house to cathy. west@palmbeachschools.org.

Bricks Busting Boredom Receives Large Donation

Wellington-based nonprofit Bricks Busting Boredom, which collects new and used Lego bricks to donate to children’s hospitals, recently received a donation of 350 pounds of Lego bricks, its largest used Lego donation. Kindness Matters 365 (KM365) is a local nonprofit organization out of Boca Raton with kindness clubs in 96 schools in Florida. Nine KM365 clubs collected Lego bricks for Bricks Busting Boredom during the month of October. “The Legos donated by Kindness Matters 365 will put smiles on children’s faces throughout South Florida,” said Sarah Clein, the 17-year-old Wellington High School junior who runs Bricks Busting Boredom. The organization was started in 2015 by Sarah’s older brother, Daniel Clein. Since Daniel’s graduation in 2017, Sarah has taken over the program and expanded

Sarah Clein with donated Lego bricks. it, including donating to homeless information about Bricks Busting shelters. She would like to include Boredom, visit www.bricksbustwomen’s shelters throughout Palm ingboredom.org or call Sarah at Beach County as well. For more (954) 682-3816.

Rosarian Academy Collects Change To Help Students From The Bahamas

In response to the humanitarian crisis facing the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the Rosarian Academy has opened seats to hurricane-displaced children who no longer have a school to attend. To date, eight students from the Abacos are now attending the independent Catholic school in West Palm Beach. Rosarian’s goodwill in the wake of Dorian sparked a “world of change” with a $10,000 matching challenge. Matt Hoidal of the nonprofit World of Change caught wind of the school’s relief efforts through a Facebook post where Rosarian Academy students were counting change donated by friends of the school to help with the incidental costs for Rosarian to educate the Bahamian children. Moved by the students’ service and the school’s efforts to help displaced families, Hoidal reached out to Rosarian to be World of Change’s first partner in the State of Florida. World of Change uses a series of ongoing matching challenges and grassroots fundraising efforts to mobilize and leverage the collective capacity of collecting change. On behalf of Rosarian’s relief

efforts, World of Change helped identify another charity, Hands on Tzedekah, to match up to $10,000 of change collected between Oct. 7 and Oct. 31. Hoidal led the Rosarian Academy student body in an assembly on Thursday, Oct. 10 as a kickoff to the school collecting change. Each child was sent home with a small “World of Change” change purse. Students were encouraged to put any spare change found lying around the house, in the car or in the streets into the pouch. Community members were also invited to be a part of this change collection. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palm Beach Gardens and other local Palm Beach County businesses joined, including Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, North Palm Beach Dentistry, Anderson Chiropractic Clinic, Raymond James-West Palm Beach Branch, Dr. Roberto J. Acosta and Bath Fitter. A total of 50,463 coins were sorted and rolled by students. The total amount collected was $8,499.31, which is being doubled through the generosity of Hands on Tzedekah, bringing the total

A group of seventh and eighth grade Rosarian Academy students stand with $4,463.91 of change that they had been sorting and rolling. (L-R) James Flynn, Iliana Beauchamp, Alexandra Beauchamp, Angela Frankland, Parker Pressly, Marissa Sanchez, Cate Frerichs, Isabelle Herlong and Win Ward. amount to $16, 998.62. “We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ and are blessed that our students and staff can witness firsthand the ‘change’ they are making for our Bahamian friends who have joined our school family

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SCHOOL NEWS

Berean Christian’s Biotech Students Visit FAU Brain Institute In Jupiter

On Nov. 18, Berean Christian School’s biotechnology class visited the laboratory of Dr. Lucia Carvelli at the FAU Brain Institute in Jupiter. Berean alum André Rajoo planned the tour of the facility and accompanied the biotechnology class throughout the day. Carvelli’s lab investigates the mechanisms of action from drug use, using C. elegan worms to test the genetics and physiology of the worm after drug exposure. Dr. Sirisha Madem and Rajoo use different methods to research the mechanisms of drug use and its effects on the body in the Carvelli lab. Throughout the tour, students were able to view the different activities that take place at the

FAU Brain Institute. Dr. Etay Aloni, a post-doctoral fellow in a neighboring lab, showed students the mechanisms and uses of a complex Nikon microscope that is used to view detailed parts of a cell. Students also enjoyed dining at the Wilkes Honors College dining hall for lunch. Students in the biotechnology class felt more interested in the biological research field by the day’s end. They were happy that they were able to learn more about the cutting-edge research and equipment, as well as what takes place in the Carvelli lab. To learn more about the Carvelli laboratory and other information about the FAU Brain Institute in Jupiter, visit www.ibrain.fau. edu.

EMERALD COVE PRE-IT PARTNERS WITH FPL

The FPL/NextEra Energy Information Technology Department recently welcomed the Emerald Cove Middle School Pre-IT Academy students to provide a hands-on learning experience that would inspire and equip the students with the computing skills they’ll need to purse in their future careers. Students had the opportunity to network with many of the IT professionals to gain additional knowledge on the many opportunities for females in an IT career. The students received a tour of the facility, explored various modalities in technologies, and engaged in a coding activity that allowed them to make the connection between the traditional classroom and the real world.

Berean students visit the FAU Brain Institute.

BRONCO TEACHER HONORED AT ENGINEERING SUMMIT

OSCEOLA CREEK THANKS BUS DRIVERS

H.L. Johnson Students Pay A Visit To Biztown

Fifth-grade students at H.L. Johnson Elementary School recently had the opportunity to participate in Junior Achievement’s Biztown. Biztown is a city where the students have to create a resume, apply for a job, have a job interview, learn how to balance a checkbook, write checks and actually run their position. The day of the event, the mayor of the town, as well as the CEOs of all companies, give speeches about their company and Palm Beach Central High School engineering teacher Abby Elder was recently recognized by Project Lead the Way as the 2019 Outstanding Teacher. Elder was honored at the Project Lead the Way Summit in San Antonio last week.

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what their company does. After the opening town meeting, the students all have multiple opportunities to run their position, as well as be a customer in their own city to buy actual goods with their personal checks. Some of the businesses were Publix, McDonald’s, BB&T Bank, a radio station, a veterinarian office, professional services, health services and city hall. The students applied classroom knowledge to real-world situations.

Osceola Creek Middle School recently thanked its bus drivers by providing them with turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner. Shown above are some of the bus drivers accepting the turkeys.

Holocaust Survivors To Visit Emerald Cove Dec. 6

On Friday, Dec. 6, Emerald Cove Middle School will host its 12th annual Holocaust Survivor Series Program in the school’s cafeteria. Students in all grades will be attending this special event. The program will educate students on exactly what happened to large groups of innocent people during World War II, as well as center on

the remembrance of this horrendous event. Each survivor will stress the importance of getting the word out to people about what really happened. During the event, five survivors will come to Emerald Cove and share their personal experiences and tell their personal stories.

Events such as the annual Holocaust Survivor Series at Emerald Cove bring to life the horror of this painful period in history. Those who lived it will share their most private experiences with the students. The School District of Palm Beach County focuses on teaching the history of the Holocaust in

a manner that leads to an investigation of human behavior; an understanding of the ramifications of prejudice, racism and stereotyping; and an examination of what it means to be a responsible and respectful person. For more information about the program, call Barry Asch at (561) 803-8000.

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FARM SCHOOL TIME AND DAY UPDATE

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VOLUNTEERS PREPARE 525 THANKSGIVING PACKAGES IN ROYAL PALM BEACH Volunteers came together in Royal Palm Beach from Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Nov. 22 to sort and bag 21,300 donated food items collected during the month of November from 16 local schools and the greater community. The 525 food bags were combined with turkeys donated Saturday, Nov. 23 from the Unilocal Turkey Drive hosted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office at the Publix store at the Crossroads Plaza. Food other than traditional Thanksgiving items went to replenish local food pantries, such as Oasis Church, Ruth’s Food Pantry, Community of Hope and more. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Sharon Patelsky from Palms West Presbyterian Church with boxes of donated food.

PBSO Clerical Specialist Rosemary Little and Lynn Price sort cans of vegetables.

RPB Councilman Jeff Hmara selects fruit for one of the bags.

Volunteers gather around 525 bags of food ready to be given out.

Volunteers from Palms West Presbyterian Church.

Several volunteers from Oasis Church were on hand to help.

PBSO Clerical Specialist Rosemary Little and Gabriella Little in line to select canned food. PBSO Community Outreach Manager Diane Smith with completed Thanksgiving packages.

Melina Willson and Stacey Willson from Community of Hope Church tie up the bags.

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Let Us Cater Your Holiday Event!

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LET US DO THE WORK

so that you can feel like a guest at your own event!

In the Royal Plaza at Corner of Southern & Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

We make it Easy & Delicious From our

National Award Winning Wings and Baby Back Ribs to Nacho Bars, Salads and Brisket

we have all the options to make your party the

Serving Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overstuffed Deli Sandwiches

561-790-7301

Located in the ROYAL PLAZA

$16.95 Adults | $6.95 Children ages 5 – 12 Complementary ages 4 and under

TASTIEST OF THE SEASON!

Visit TreesWingsAndRibs.com to see our easy-ordering catering options.

BEST OVERSTUFFED CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN THE WEST!

HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am - 8:00pm Sunday & Monday 6:00am - 3:00pm

ENJOY THE ULTIMATE BRUNCH EXPERIENCE. FEATURING HEALTHY BRUNCH OPTIONS & BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS.

For reservations call: (561) 249-7168

In the Royal Plaza at Corner of Southern & Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Tree’s Wings & Ribs

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India Grill & Bar | 650 Royal Palm Blvd | Royal Palm Beach Located in ROYAL PLAZA on Corner of Southern & Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

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C aja Patio Indian uisine Bar & Lounge “Your New Wellington Hang Out Spot!”

“Your Neighborhood Cafe”

Raja Indian Restaurant Opens in the “Original” Wellington Mall

In the Royal Plaza at Corner of Southern & Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

SERVING THE BEST PARRILLA ARGENTINA IN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 2007

In the Royal Plaza at Corner of Southern & Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

CATERING • TAKE OUT • SPECIALTY CAKES • GROCERY

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LUNCH BUFFET EVERY DAY

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Made to order Sandwiches Salads & Wraps

Catering Available

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Fresh Baked Cookies

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PANTHER RIDGE CENTER SHOWS OFF BIG CATS AT SPECIAL TWILIGHT TOUR

The Panther Ridge Conservation Center hosted a Twilight Tour on Saturday, Nov. 23, offering a unique opportunity for the public to see the diverse exotic cat collection after dark. Many of these endangered and protected species are much more active at night than during the day. The next Twilight Tour program is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21. Twilight Tours are open to all ages and include food and refreshments, in addition to keeper talks at every enclosure. Panther Ridge is located at 2143 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 795-8914 or visit www.pantherridge.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Panther Ridge founder Judy Berens grooms Charlie the cheetah and speaks to guests about his species.

John Maguire and Ami Rhodes.

Jackie and Stephen Poisson.

Lisa Dauphinais shares detailed information about the center’s clouded leopards.

Vernon Julian, Vernon George and Arlene Batson take a moment to relax at the event.

Jami Lennox and Jon Guarine are being checked out by Taj the clouded leopard.

Tara, Rose, Noah and Fred Bamber spend time with Onyx the jaguar.

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Robert Shorr and his wife Fran visit Panther Ridge for the first time. Panther Ridge founder Judy Berens talks with guests.

Rein Jaakson, Tammy Graham, and Frank and Melanie Mathaey enjoy some refreshments.

Jenny Friedman interacts with Toltec the ocelot.

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With My Family, A Petty War Breaks Out Every Thanksgiving

So this year it’s going to be the stuffing, suddenly a bone of contention upon which thousands of words will be exchanged. I say “will be” because, even though you are reading this after Thanksgiving, I’m writing it before. If I survive the holiday, I will fill you in on the actualities at a later date. I don’t know about your family, but in mine, there’s always “something.” Every year, “something” comes up over Thanksgiving — a topic to be introduced into conversation with innocent, downcast eyes, which inevitably escalates into an argument, and is then beaten into the ground as the day progresses. One year, it was a board game gone wrong. Any game that depends upon the

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER goodwill of the participants to judge the correctness or incorrectness of an answer is going to be trouble with us Welkys. Each one of us will fight to the death to defend the undeniable fact that we are right. Unfortunately, five or six conflicting “rights” do make a “wrong.” (Is a Swiss army

knife a pocket knife? What if it’s too big to fit in your pocket? Winning the game depended upon this! No one was giving an inch! End result: name-calling and hurt feelings. “You’re petty!” “You’re pouty!”) You’d think that Google would now settle this kind of thing, but we don’t trust Google. Why? Because we’re Welkys, and we consider ourselves far superior to Google, a search engine dependent on the paltry sum of 1.2 million terabytes (1,000 gigabytes times 1.2 million) of knowledge. Another year, it was my father choking on a piece of chocolate. Who gave him the chocolate? Shouldn’t they have brought him a glass of water with chocolate that

dark? Was it really necessary that my husband Mark administer the Heimlich maneuver? Was one of dad’s ribs snapped in the process? Why was he allowed to spit out chocolate on the white living room carpet? “And, Debbie,” dad said. “Don’t think I didn’t notice you running over with a towel to protect the carpet while I was choking to death.” “But, Dad, Mark was already saving your life,” I countered. “Don’t give me that.” Sigh. This year, it is going to be the stuffing. Mom insists that dad wants her stuffing recipe on Thanksgiving and will accept no other, but my brother David is

bringing the bird. “So, it will obviously be stuffed with my stuffing,” he said. “Wow,” I told my sister Pam. “I’m going to stay out of this stuffing mess.” “Me, too,” she said but, two minutes after she hung up the phone, she texted me a list of who was bringing what, and it clearly read, “Mom... stuffing.” Pam feels our family is dysfunctional. I told her I wouldn’t have it any other way, since normal is boring. But why stir the pot? Mom and David live a mile apart now. I’m sure they’ll work it out. Or not. Either way, the Thanksgiving stage is set. Thank goodness I’m bringing the pies, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce — and no chocolates.

‘Ford V. Ferrari’ An Entertaining Film That Tells A Great Story

I really liked Ford v. Ferrari, one of the best movies I saw this year. It is not an incredible film, but it certainly held my interest all the way through. It portrays a great American trait — the willingness to fight back when stepped on. And that goes not only for the average guy, but even for American aristocrats like Henry Ford II. Ford (Tracy Letts) and his people were unhappy back in the early 1960s. Their cars were not selling well. The young people we now call baby boomers were just not interested. Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) suggested doing more sports models and buying up the Italian sports car company Ferrari. His main rival at the firm, Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas), opposes that, but Ford sends his people to Italy, where Enzo Ferrari uses them to jack up the price of his sale to Fiat, and then insults Ford and all Americans. Ford decides to beat Ferrari at his own game and orders Iacocca

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler to create a racecar that can defeat Ferrari’s racecars. He goes to Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon), the only driver to ever win at Le Mans, the most famous Formula 1 track in the world. Shelby, who can no longer race, is selling hopped-up sports cars. The offer from Ford is just too good. Thus starts the struggle to build the ultimate sports car. Shelby hires Ken Miles (Christian Bale), the best, most fearless driver in the world, and an expert at upgrading cars, and the two men lead a

team working to win Le Mans. Miles is argumentative, a real pain to everyone, and Beebe openly hates him and forces him off the team sent to France. The drivers chosen lose the race, but Shelby convinces Ford to try again, this time with Miles. The bulk of the movie consists of working to improve the car with some great shots of the big races. It all culminates with the big Le Mans race in 1966. But essentially this is a story of the creation of a wonder racing car that eventually, in a version modified for non-racers, became the Pontiac GTO. It is a triumph of good guys over suits and ingenuity over bureaucracy. Iacocca became an American icon. Shelby went on to become legendary, working for a variety of auto companies, all of whom created “Shelby” sports models of their great cars. And Miles, well, he died doing what he loved best.

The cast is great. Damon works well as the flim-flam guy who becomes totally solid. The enthusiasm and energy Shelby brought to his work are evident. His social life is ignored (perhaps just as well, since he was married seven times). But Bale steals the picture. He is a brawling pain in the backside to almost everyone. But it was also a real treat to see him with an adoring but no-nonsense wife (Caitrona Balfe). How often in recent years have we seen a married couple that simply love each other and provide love and support to their son (Noah Jupe)? One lovely example of how well they get on: Damon comes to Miles after a forced betrayal and the two men wind up grappling and rolling all over a small park across from Miles’ home. His wife simply takes out a beach chair and patiently watches before walking over to the two exhausted men

afterward, offering each a beer. What a woman! The rest of the cast is also strong. Bernthal as the supportive Iacocca, Lucas as the back-stabbing Beebe are really strong. And Letts was great as Henry Ford II. There is another great scene where Damon takes Ford out in their car and really races it. At first you think the older man is having a heart attack. But it turns out he’s laughing, and his first words afterward were, “I wish my grandfather [the original Henry Ford] could have seen what we’re doing.” This is clearly a film geared more toward men than women. And, yes, that is stereotyping. The film is about male bonding and creating teams. It is also a lot of fun to watch. It is long, about two and a half hours, but it felt a lot shorter. I would not be surprised if we heard it mentioned during Oscar season.

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WRMC Acquires Additional 35 Acres In Westlake For Future Medical Campus

Wellington Regional Medical Center has acquired 35 additional acres in Westlake from Minto Communities for the future development of a medical campus. The transaction closed Nov. 25. Terms were not disclosed. The land is adjacent to a fiveacre parcel on which the hospital built a freestanding emergency medical facility that opened to patients in April 2019. The ER at Westlake, located at 16750 Persimmon Blvd., provides emergency medical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week with eight exam rooms, three rapid medical exam bays, one triage room, on-site lab services and on-site radiological services. Wellington Regional’s parent company, Universal Health Services (UHS), had an option to acquire the 35 acres when it closed on the land for the emergency room facility early in 2018. “Due to the early success of the ER at Westlake, we decided to exercise our option and move forward with purchasing the additional land,” said Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center. “The City of Westlake is growing faster than expected, and

we want to be prepared to meet Westlake’s and the surrounding community’s healthcare needs as more people move into the area.” Wellington Regional said it’s too early to determine how the land will be developed, but city zoning rules allow for medical-related uses such as a pharmacy, diagnostic testing, urgent care facility and an acute-care hospital. “We commend Wellington Regional for having the vision to start planning now to meet the future demand for medical services in this part of Palm Beach County,” said John Carter, vice president of Minto Communities USA. “At the rate Westlake is growing, there will be a big need for robust and quality healthcare services in the area sooner rather than later.” Minto has sold more than 420 single-family homes since opening Westlake in October 2017, beating expectations. Recently, the master developer/builder started selling Phase 2 of its second neighborhood, the Meadows, priced from the low $300s. Minto’s first neighborhood, the Hammocks, is near sell out. That sales velocity has propelled Westlake to become the fastest growing city in Florida,

This aerial image shows the location of the WRMC land. according to U.S. Census figures. build a new 13-acre campus as The 3,800-acre Westlake com- it grows its ministry throughout munity is approved for 4,500 Palm Beach County. FPL is finhomes and more than two million ishing up construction on a new square feet of commercial space. 400-acre solar energy center, while Commercial development in Palm Beach County will soon Westlake is also well underway. open a new fire station and district Most recently, the city approved a headquarters just off Seminole 91-acre private college preparatory Pratt Whitney Road. A new gas school and sports academy with station and convenience store is the first phase of construction set set to start construction in 2020. to begin in January 2020. Adjacent For more information about the to the school, Christ Fellowship community, call (888) 299-3628 or Church has submitted plans to visit www.westlakefl.com.

Sally Haas Colbert Closes $6.3 Million Sale Of Equestrian Estate In Saddle Trail

Sally Haas Colbert of Illustrated Properties Wellington successfully completed the $6.3 million sale of an equestrian estate in Wellington’s Saddle Trail community. Illustrated is a member of the Keyes Family of Companies. Colbert represented the buyer in the all-cash transaction, which closed Nov. 15. Beth Congel sold the property to Eclypse Holdings LLC. Located on 4.1 acres at 14471 Equestrian Way, the property has direct bridle path access to the horse show grounds. It includes a five-bedroom residence built in 2006 with a chef’s kitchen, impact glass windows and three different living areas to accommodate multi-generational occupants. The property also features a brand-new pool; 15-stall center aisle barn complete with five grooming stalls, two tack rooms, office and a one-bedroom apartment;

a 160-foot-by-210-foot arena; a 115-foot-by-140-foot grass jump field; six large paddocks; and more. “We congratulate Sally for helping her client find an ideal estate for an equestrian enthusiast,” Illustrated President & CEO Mike Pappas said. “At Illustrated, we are fortunate to have a Wellington team of sales associates who provide unparalleled service to buyers and sellers throughout the village.” Colbert is also representing the buyer of 14471 Equestrian Way in the sale of a nearby Wellington property that is under contract. “It was a privilege to represent the buyer of this one-of-a-kind property,” Colbert said. “I am proud to be part of Illustrated’s Wellington team, which successfully leverages the technology, marketing and infrastructure of our family of companies to produce incredible results for our clients.”

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Comcast Seeks Scholarship Applications From Seniors

Comcast invites high school seniors across Florida to apply for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program, which recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding community service, exceptional academic performance and strong leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Since 2001, Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded more than $33 million in scholarships to approximately 30,000 students to help them pursue higher education. For the 2019-20 school year, Comcast awarded $236,000 in scholarships to 90 Florida students attending nearly 50 different colleges and universities.

“We believe in developing the next generation of leaders, and that starts with excelling in the classroom, as well as making a positive impact in our communities,” said Derek Cooper, vice president of external affairs and community impact for Comcast in Florida. “We look forward to seeing the incredible caliber of applicants and another great year of recognizing our Leaders and Achievers scholars across Florida.” High school seniors who meet the eligibility requirements can learn more and apply for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship at www.comcastleadersandachieversscholarship.com. E-mail leadersandachievers@ scholarshipamerica.org or call (800) 537-4180 for more info. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Celebrates 50 Years of Service

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is celebrating 50 years of service this month. Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner highlighted the occasion by presenting a proclamation declaring Nov. 20 as Palm Beach County Water Utilities Day. PBCWUD was formed in the fall of 1969 when the Board of County Commissioners realized the need to provide safe drinking water to the unincorporated portions of the county. At its September 1969 meeting, the BCC voted to purchase three privately owned water utilities in the east-central areas of the county. From those humble beginnings,

PBCWUD has grown to be the third-largest water utility department in Florida. The department currently serves nearly 600,000 Palm Beach County residents. Its service area stretches from Boca Raton to The Acreage and as far west as the Glades. “Our department’s 50 years of service is a testament to the dedication our staff displays daily,” PBCWUD Director Jim Stiles said. “Our employees take pride in fulfilling our mission of providing the ‘best water, best service and best environmental stewardship’ to the residents of our county.” For more information about the department, visit www.pbcwater. com.

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The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Palm Beach Gardens Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 4350 PGA Blvd. Networking will start at 6 p.m. with the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25, and guests are welcome. December is all about parties and giving back. The evening will include a great meal, networking and spreading cheer to friends and new acquaintances. The group will take donations for Operation Care for Heroes, which

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continued from page 1 understood why this was going to impact our state. It’s more than 8,000 jobs that we would lose here in Florida if USMCA stands as is. That is another $400 million impact to agriculture in and of itself, so we are fighting every single day to make sure that we are putting Florida’s farmers first.” In 2018, Congress passed the Farm Bill, which allowed every

state to create a hemp program. “That is exactly what we have done,” she said. “We have brought hemp to the State of Florida, and in the last legislative session we passed a comprehensive hemp program, a bill, and now we are in the final stages of creating the actual rules and regulations that will go into place.” She predicts that hemp will have a $20 billion to $30 billion impact on Florida. “That is also creating an opportunity for our farmers to have an alternative crop,” Fried said. “We need to have alternatives for our farmers to make sure that they are not forced into a situation where

Jessica Clasby and Jeff Clemens with the Florida Sugar Cane League.

Glen Whitworth Jr., president of the Eastern Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, and Kyle Shelton of NuGen International.

Guest Speaker Nikki Fried

Mary McNicholas, Kelly Burke and Jody Young.

Jenkins

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continued from page 1 hitched to his truck, left his Port St. Lucie home to pick up more than 300 turkeys from a Lake Worth Walmart. From there, he delivered the turkeys to designated areas in Belle Glade, Pahokee, and, finally, Wellington. “After he made the league, he wanted to give something back,” William Jenkins said of his son. Jenkins’ mother laughingly admitted that her son probably inherited most of his generosity from his father, but she, too, expressed a belief in the importance of paying it forward. “Any time you can help somebody, that’s a blessing,” McClinton said. “That’s a blessing with benefits.”

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McClinton has seen the need not only in her personal experience, but also working nearly every day in the middle school cafeteria. While Wellington Landings might be situated in a fairly affluent area, as much as 40 percent of its students qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program, according to Principal Blake Bennett. “I think a lot of times people don’t realize that we do have many families that need a little extra help at the holidays,” Bennett said. “And any little bit can help.” According to Bennett, the school has assisted its families in need in holidays past, but not to the magnitude of Jenkins’ gift. Wellington High School freshman Javier Diaz, along with others on the varsity football team, arrived on campus to volunteer at the event. This was a particularly meaningful mission to Diaz, as he knows what it’s like to go without. Diaz moved to the United States

they can’t be prosperous and are having to sell their land.” The second advantage of regulating hemp is the prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) oil on the market. “It’s not regulated, and I have been telling people to please make sure if you’re trying to have it for health and wellness, that you know exactly where you are getting it from, because we are seeing horror stories all across the country of people taking CBD thinking it’s for their better interest and getting sick because you don’t know what’s in the products,” Fried said. She said the industrial aspect

of hemp will have the biggest economic impact. “It’s going to replace all of our Styrofoam, our plastics, our papers. Using hemp gives off less carbon into our environment, all biodegradable and better for our state,” Fried said. She also encouraged grocery shoppers to choose produce labeled “Fresh from Florida” because it helps the state’s 47,000 agricultural producers, most of whom are small farmers. Almost 3 million Florida residents don’t know where their next meal is coming from and don’t know or live in an area accessible to free, nutritious food, she said.

Loxahatchee Groves Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey, Wellington Human Resources Manager Kim Eikov and Wellington Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel.

Kimberly Leland, Charlene and Dr. Jeffrey Bishop, Dave Leland and Mary Lou Bedford of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

Wellington High School’s Javier Diaz, Earl Evoy, John Arrigo and Diwan Khurana were among the football players on hand to help. from Mexico five years ago and While this was the first year said that Thanksgiving is a time that Jenkins donated at Wellington to give to others. Landings, he and his family have “I’ve been in that position,” been emphasizing the “giving” Diaz said. “When you first get in Thanksgiving for five years, here, that’s a struggle for every- carrying out this tradition every body, so helping out is good.” November. According to Jenkins,

“Almost 850,000 of those are our children,” Fried said. “We have a huge population of our kids who go home at night and either don’t have fresh food or everything is processed or from the microwave, and we need to be doing a better job because when they don’t eat, in school they can’t learn.” Improper nutrition with children and adults leads to higher obesity and other medical concerns that place a huge drain on the healthcare system, she added, noting that her department has called for universal breakfast in schools, as well as other food sharing programs such as a free table where students who do not want their

milk can leave it for others who want it, and a packaging program for lunch leftovers where students can take it home. “Every single day we are traveling the state promoting agriculture, making sure that we are teaching more of our urban communities why it’s important to care about agriculture,” Fried said. “I come from here, born and raised in Miami, my sister lives in Wellington, my mom’s in Boynton Beach, grandma’s in Delray. I have lived in Fort Lauderdale for 10 years, so South Florida is home, but much of our state doesn’t understand the importance of agriculture.”

Engenuity Group Vice President Keith Jackson, Wellington General Services Director Ed De La Vega, Wellington Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes, Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield.

Ramon Santiago of the Eastern Palm Beach County Farm Bureau and Laura Bloom with Ambassadors of the Wetlands.

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Robert Shorr and Chad Freeman of Everglades Equipment. PHOTOS BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

Hubert Aguilar-Naranjo helps set up the turkeys for easy pickup.

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it’s his way of giving back. “I feel great,” he said. “You know, I get to see a lot of families happy that I helped for the holidays, and I just hope they enjoy it.” As families left campus with

full hearts and plenty of food, the Jenkins clan finished up another successful year of giving. Perhaps William Jenkins spoke for everyone when he joyfully but emphatically concluded, “I’m going to go home to get me some rest!”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Nov. 30 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar is held on Saturdays at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Archery for Beginners on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9:30 a.m. for ages eight and up. Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill during this two-hour program. Equipment will be provided, but space is limited. The cost is $10 per participant. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www. pbcnature.com for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. Gather your friends or make new ones and discover new games and reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2019 with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington and special guest Chris Walker on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Sunday, Dec. 1 • Incubus: 20 Years of Make Yourself and Beyond will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Monday, Dec. 2 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Monday, Dec. 2 with a social at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. Call Roy Moore at (561) 422-2189 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A John Waters Christmas on Monday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis. org for more info. Tuesday, Dec. 3 • The Village of Wellington will offer Zumba Gold for adults ages 40 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Wellington Commu-

nity Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Bingo on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. Create a bingo board and try your luck. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Wednesday, Dec. 4 • The Village of Wellington will offer Senior Bingo for ages 55 and up on Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Lake View Room of the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at Hillary’s restaurant in Royal Palm Beach for its annual Christmas breakfast. E-mail jbastow@att.net for more info. • The Village of Wellington will offer Watercolor Classes on Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Each painting will take two weeks to complete. Call (561) 792-0806 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. for ages 12 to 17. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Dreyfoos School of the Arts will present its Prisms Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Thursday, Dec. 5 • The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Dec. 5; Friday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 19; and Thursday, Dec. 26 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 7914796 for more info.

• The Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Aqua Zumba on Thursdays, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4770 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Hooked on Crochet for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on current projects and share ideas with friends. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert by the Krush Band on Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Dolly Hand Performing Arts Center in Belle Glade will feature The Nutcracker by Dance Alive National Ballet on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. Friday, Dec. 6 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8. For more info., visit www. wpbaf.com. • Ballet Palm Beach will present The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Village of Wellington will host Feel Good Friday Dance for ages 55 and up on Fridays, Dec. 6, Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with dance instructor Barbara Gonzalez, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host Work of Art on Fridays, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Sailfish Meeting Room of the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern

Drive) will host Friday Movie Magic on Fridays, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. with a different movie each week. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Wolfpack will offer a Free Lacrosse Clinic on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) Field 5 so interested participants can get a taste of the growing sport. The clinic is open to children ages five to 14 of all skill levels. For details, or to register online, visit www.wellingtonlacrosseclinic.com or call (561) 899-9529. • The Kids Cancer Foundation in Royal Palm Beach will host a Kids Night Out Polar Express Slumber Party on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 236-1110 or e-mail nicole@kidscancersf.org. • The Village of Wellington will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), followed by a tribute concert by the Blues Brothers Soul Band. Food trucks and children’s characters will be on hand, as well as a visit by Santa Claus for photo opportunities. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Dec. 7 • Audubon Everglades will host Birding by Car at the STA-1E Wetlands (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The wetlands attract wading birds, ducks, raptors and other wildlife. Drive and observe from perimeter roads with little walking. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org to pre-register. • The Santas on the Run 5K and one-mile Reindeer Dash will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park supporting Dogs to the Rescue, a nonprofit organization with a mission to train therapy dogs for first responders. Event organizers will also be collecting dog food and beds for local shelters. For more info., call Maria Gonzalez at (561) 351-9265. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Visit www.kravis.org for info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Children’s Playful Yoga for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family and learn relaxing stretches

with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach Winterfest will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) with entertainment, lighting of the 28-foot tree, a fireworks display, a skating rink, a snow slide, a free kids fun zone, train rides, Santa’s workshop, photos with Santa, a children’s craft station, hot cocoa, food trucks and vendors. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. Sunday, Dec. 8 • Audubon Everglades will hold a bird walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. Bring lots of water. Contact Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington will host the 36th annual Wellington Holiday Parade themed “Favorite Holiday Memories” on Sunday, Dec. 8, kicking off at 1:30 p.m. at the original Wellington Mall and culminating at the Wellington Amphitheater, where activities will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com/holiday-parade. • The Palm Beach Symphony will present Canopy of Stars: A Celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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WHS Soccer Girls Avenge Last Year’s Playoff Loss To Park Vista

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Wellington High School girls soccer team hosted Park Vista High School in a much-anticipated matchup. The Wolverines shut out the Cobras 2-0. The victory came amid an intense motivation to avenge last season’s playoff loss to the Cobras. “Last year, they knocked us out,” explained first year head coach Erica Jones, who was an assistant coach last year. “It was a devastating blow. So, from day one, we had Park Vista right in the front of our minds. It was a big win for us emotionally and mentally.” Wellington (2-2-1) found itself in a tough battle for control, mostly in midfield against the Cobras for most of the first half. Neither goalkeeper was challenged much during any offensive push into the attacking third. Just before the whistle to end the first half, the Wolverines made a strong push to the Park Vista net. The attack

came from the outside, with the ball being delivered across the front of the frame. Senior striker Haley Jenkins met the ball on the backside of the box and drove it underneath the Park Vista keeper into the side of the net to take a 1-0 lead at the half. Moments into the second half, Wellington struck again. This time, senior Michelle Sullivan launched a ball from about 17 yards out into the upper left 90 to extend the Wolverine lead to 2-0. From there, Wellington relied on ball control and defense to ride out the balance of the match. After the second goal, the Wolverines seemed to dominate for the next 15 minutes, pressuring the Cobra defense, creating solid chances to put the game out of reach. On the back end of the second half, Park Vista did manage to control the ball better, which forced Wellington to increase defensive play. Wellington goalkeeper Lindsay Schindler denied four solid Park Vista shots on goal late in

Wellington’s Bella Esteves goes up to take control of the ball.

the match to preserve the shutout. “Lindsay came up big,” Jones said. “She got full body on it and wrapped it up. I couldn’t be prouder of her.”

Wellington regained some momentum in the final minutes of play and kept the ball deep in Cobra real estate to control the tempo and the clock to secure the 2-0 win.

Wellington’s Haley Jenkins scores the game’s first goal to give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead.

Wellington’s Alex Wantlin works the ball through the Park Vista defense.

“The difference was the intensity,” Jones said. “Everybody from the goalie up to the forwards, all the way to the bench, everyone was focused. We played simple

and played the game we know how to play, and we brought it.” Jenkins and Sullivan were each credited with a goal in the 2-0 victory.

Wellington’s Halyee Owens tries to beat the Park Vista defender. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Michelle Sullivan takes a shot on goal for the Wolverines.

Keiser Seahawks Fall To Visiting Cumberlands 28-24 In Playoffs

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Keiser University football program continued to make history Saturday, Nov. 23 in front of a capacity crowd by hosting the first round of the NAIA playoffs in just its second official season. The Seahawks fell 28-24 to the Cumberlands University Patriots from Kentucky in a fierce performance from both teams. Keiser brought an unblemished 9-0 regular season record into the contest and the title of conference champions. The Patriots entered with a 9-1 record. In the wake of the emotional defeat, head coach Doug Socha, was extremely proud of his players. “We’re proud of this football team, and this doesn’t define what we did this year,” he said. “We have great character, great talent in the locker room, and we had great

expectations to try to compete and win every game.” The Seahawks program relies heavily on local talent. A few of the game’s impact players were local high school alumni. Defensive back Sage Chen-Young, a 2017 Wellington High School graduate, had two pass break-ups in the end zone against Cumberlands and forced an interception. ChenYoung’s season performance has earned him first team allconference and defensive player of the year. 2017 Royal Palm Beach High School alum Treykavian Gilbert plays on the defensive line for the Seahawks and used his explosive quickness from the outside to pressure the Patriot quarterback most of the game. Kicker and punter Logan Robinson is a 2017 graduate of Wellington High School. He combined for three extra points

Keiser quarterback Eli Mathews breaks through the Patriot defense in route to a touchdown run.

and a 29-yard field goal in the playoff game. The Seahawks went three-andout on their initial possession and found themselves trailing 7-0 in first quarter. With 8:16 remaining in the first half, quarterback Eli Mathews connected with receiver Jaylen Arnold on a 23-yard touchdown pass. Robinson’s point-after kick tied the game at 7-7. Both defensive units made it difficult to sustain consistent offensive play. The Patriots drove into the Keiser red zone and tested Chen-Young, but the stand-out defensive back broke up two pass plays and forced an interception, which forced the Cumberlands offense to look elsewhere on the field to move the rock. The Seahawks led at halftime 14-7 after Mathews linked up with Arnold for the second time on a 14-yard touchdown pass.

The Patriots capped a 71-yard drive on their opening possession of the second half with a 28-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14-14. Keiser recaptured the lead when Mathews ran to the outside on a keeper, found room and sprinted down the sideline 43 yards for the score. Robinson’s kick made it 21-14 with 6:50 remaining in the third quarter. Cumberlands responded by covering 80 yards of real estate to drive in a short touchdown run to tie it up 21-21 late in the third quarter. With the Seahawks facing a fourth-and-three in the fourth quarter, Robinson put up a 29yard field goal through the sticks to push Keiser back into the lead 24-21. The Patriots took just over three minutes to drive 81 yards to steal the lead 28-24 with a oneyard rushing touchdown. The Seahawks drove down the

field, inside the Patriot 29-yard line, but an interception in the end zone gave Cumberlands the ball with less than two minutes to play. The Patriots were able to move the chains once, eating up the clock and securing the 28-24 win to advance to the next round. The loss ended the Seahawks’ postseason run. “Really, no regrets. I wish we could have had a couple more play calls offensively, but it is what it is,” Socha said. “Again, you get in these competitive games, and there’s one, two or three plays that make a difference. It hurts for the seniors, but they play, practice and fight for each other. We have to move on to the next phase. It should drive us inside. We should be motivated to get back in this position, because it’s fun to get into the playoffs and have a chance to play for a national championship.”

Seahawk defensive end Treykavian Gilbert pressures the Patriot quarterback.

Keiser University defensive back Sage Chen-Young breaks up a would-be Patriot touchdown in the end zone.

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Keiser field goal kicker Logan Robinson focuses on putting the ball through the sticks.

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Artists Reception & Gift Boutique featuring 30 WAS Artists Work The Wellington Art Society is featuring 30 Artists in a special exhibition titled “The Gift Of Art”. The public is invited to attend The Artists Reception/Gift Boutique on Tuesday, December 10th at Wellington Community Center. Refreshments, Raffle, Artist Demo, and People’s Choice Award. Original, unique, joyful gifts of art for that special someone or yourself! Prints, jewelry, cards, books, paintings, photos, and more!! Proceeds benefit the WAS Scholarship Program www.WellingtonArtSociety.org

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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization In its 38th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art.

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TKA Swimmers Claim Multiple State Titles The King’s Academy’s historic season for its boys swimming team came to an end at the FHSAA state championships on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Sailfish Aquatics Park in Stuart. Stunning the competition was a dominant race by the 200-medley relay team. The team of Joshua Zuchowski, Noah Sipowski, Christian Proscia and Will Coady, claimed the state championship in a race that was never close and posted a time that qualified them as automatic NISCA All-Americans. Automatic All-American status is assigned to any swimming individual or relay that posts a time that is top-100 in the United States. “The boys on this relay team set a goal, and I’m so happy that through their intense hard work for months they accomplished it,” head coach Jonathan Zuchowski said. “I am even more excited for their automatic All-American status. There are so many swimming state champions across the country and only 100 automatic high school All-Americans. It is very impressive and well earned.”

The state champion 200 medley relay team on the podium.

Joshua Zuchowski exceeded high expectations by not only defending his 2018 state championship in the 100 backstroke, but adding the 200 individual medley state championship as well. Zuchowski now has four FHSAA state medals and also claimed All-American status. The accomplishments of the relay team and Zuchowski grew in significance when it was recently announced that the times of all three state championships they claimed were good enough to win in all four of the FHSAA classifications. “The only people who really understand the work that has gone into these accomplishments are the members of our swimming community,” Director of Athletics Dr. Chris Hobbs said. “That’s what I feel responsible to communicate. These young men take on an incredible training load for months and years. These accomplishments are the result of those enormous efforts.” For more information about TKA’s Athletic Department, visit www.tkalions.net.

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Chris Mauck Leads MIT To Division III Playoffs Quarterback Chris Mauck of Wellington recently led the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineers to a second consecutive NEWMAC title. Three weeks ago, MIT needed to win its last three games to accomplish the repeat, after a double-overtime loss to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy early in the year put them in trouble. However, to repeat as champs, the last three games were not going to be easy. The first game came against undefeated Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a team MIT had not beaten since 1905. With 1:29 on the clock, down by 3, Mauck drove the Engineers 60 yards to set up the game-tying field goal by Mark Wright as the clock ran out. After the defense had stopped WPI in the second overtime period, Mauck went 26 yards to the right corner to hit Keithen Shepard for the game-winning score of 28-22. For this big win, the ex-Berean Christian School quarterback was awarded an ESPN College Football Final “Helmet Sticker” by Joey Galloway. Mauck, Sean Kent and Wright were also recognized as offense, defense and special teams NEWMAC players of the week.

Game two was senior day, and Mauck and his receivers struggled in the first half, trailing 7-6. However, the senior quarterback caught fire in the second half and went 16 for 32 on 227 yards and threw four touchdowns to quickly put Norwich University away for a 34-21 win. This win secured the chance for the conference title against the pre-season favorite, Springfield College. MIT came out quickly against Springfield, and after three long passes, Mauck got the team to the 24-yard line in four plays. Then it was Mauck to Eric Bradford on play five for an early 7-0 lead. Springfield’s option running game was tough, and they took a 21-10 lead into the second quarter. MIT got the running game going, and with two long passes, Mauck got the team to the 24-yard line. A touchdown pass and a twopoint conversion got the Engineers back to 21-18. A turnover by the Engineers on a fumble gave Springfield an easy score, and they led 28-18 at the half. The second half was back-andforth with Springfield holding the lead most of the third period. Down 33-25, MIT went to the wildcat, and the young receiver

The Wellington High School wrestling team got off to a great start last Friday evening with preseason classic wins over Suncoast (56-21) and Miami Jackson (75-0). The Wolverines kick off their regular season with a district quad dual match on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Wellington High School. Shown above is Elijah Green after his match against Miami Jackson.

Wellington Aquatics Complex To Host Red Cross Lifeguard Class

Quarterback Chris Mauck of Wellington and his MIT teammates claim the conference trophy. Ben Dwyer caught them by sur- senior picked up the blitz on the prise, running 31 yards for the next play and scrambled out of the touchdown, and two points later pocket for 18 yards, giving MIT it was 33-33. Springfield and MIT the chance for a first down. A first then traded touchdowns to make it down, a quick pass and quick run 40-40 with 3:15 left. to center, and MIT had the chance Springfield was driving again, with 38 seconds at the 22-yard but after a huge hit on the running line. Wright drilled it through for back, Sam Gozelski recovered a a 38-yard field goal to give the fumble at midfield. Mauck was Engineers a 43-40 win and backsacked on the first play, resulting to-back NEWMAC conference in second and 19. However, the championships.

The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class in December. Participants will learn the skills needed to get a summer job or begin an exciting career as a professional lifeguard. This class teaches entry-level participants the expertise needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, and to provide care until EMS personnel arrive. Wellington’s lifeguard certification class will be held from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8. Participants must be able to attend all four class dates in order to complete the certification. To register, participants must also be

at least 15 years of age and be able to swim 300 yards continuously; swim 25 yards and pick up a brick from a water depth of 10 feet and swim it 25 yards back to the wall in under one minute, 40 seconds; and tread water for two minutes without the use of hands. The registration fee is $235 and includes the lifeguarding course, certification and American Red Cross course materials. To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) or call (561) 791-4770 for more information. Space is limited. For more information about the Wellington Aquatics Complex, or swim lessons and programs, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.

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