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Volume 35, Number 50December 12 - December 18, 2014Your Community Newspaper Serving Palms West Since 1980

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OPINION

By Ron BukleyTown-Crier Staff Report

The Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday to an ordinance that will require licenses and inspections for single-family rental units.

The ordinance received prelimi-nary approval in October and adds single-family homes to an existing ordinance that requires licenses for multifamily rentals.

Council members said the or-dinance was primarily intended to control corporations that have been buying up large numbers of homes in Wellington and renting them but sometimes are not main-taining them.

Code Enforcement Manager Steven Koch said that all changes directed by the council had been

made, including the elimination of an initial registration fee, and the addition of a $50 re-instatement fee. It also requires rental-home owners to submit a management plan.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she would not be supporting the ordinance, and reiterated her previous objections. “I don’t think that this ordinance does a single thing to solve a single problem,” Gerwig said.

Gerwig said she did not see a difference in single-family rental homes and those that are owned and lived in.

“We have a set of code en-forcement issues already, and they are the same for rentals and ownership, so that’s why I’m not

See RENTALS, page 4

Wellington House Rentals Will NowRequire Licenses

RPB ZONERS TURN DOWN CYPRESS KEYSEE STORY, PAGE 7

RPBES: ‘HAPPIEST SCHOOL ON EARTH’SEE STORY, PAGE 3

Royal Palm Beach welcomed the arrival of the holiday season with Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Royal Palm Beach Com-mons Park. There were performances by community schools, choirs, dance teams and more, as well as a kids fun zone with rides and games, and plenty of hot cocoa and cookies for everyone. Shown here, Kait and Kelli Dorschel enjoy the evening. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9

PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

HOLIDAY FUN IN RPB


Leaders from across the western communities are not happy with a recent Florida Department of Transportation decision that threat-ens to further delay State Road 7’s long-planned extension.

The Western Communities Council agreed Wednesday to continue funding lobbyist Lewis, Longman & Walker to advocate for the completion of the State Road 7 connection to Northlake Blvd., which has had its funding delayed by state transportation officials.

The Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization on Mon-day was informed that financing had been delayed as a result of anticipated litigation from the City of West Palm Beach, and had redistributed some of the funding,

including $20 million for a tem-porary bridge on Southern Blvd. connecting to the Town of Palm Beach.

Attorney Bob Diffenderfer with Lewis, Longman & Walker gave an update on SR 7, including a memo from lobbyist Terry Lewis dated Dec. 1 giving the status of the SR 7 environmental assess-ment.

“Since the date of that memo, a couple of different things have happened,” he said, pointing out that the Florida Department of Transportation had transmitted a “finding of no significant impact” (FONSI) report to the Federal Highway Administration.

“We just got a copy of the trans-mittal letter dated Dec. 4 today,” Diffenderfer said. “As I was walk-ing out of the office today, I was

Area Leaders Vow To Keep Up Fight

For SR 7 Extension

See SR 7, page 18


The Wellington Village Council approved three special-use permits Tuesday for equestrian events, in-cluding two for Equestrian Sports Productions involving temporary parking and access at the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Global Dressage Festival.

The council approved a sea-sonal permit for the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center for equestrian events from December through April that included two temporary accesses and temporary parking on the west side of Gene Mische Way.

Planning & Development Ser-vices Director Tim Stillings said the permit asks for two temporary access points between the PBIEC and Grand Prix Farms, as well as temporary parking on Gene

Mische Way. “The request is be-fore the council because for the access points, only the council can authorize external access to a planned unit development,” Still-ings said. “And the temporary parking is greater than what can be approved administratively in rela-tion to an equestrian show use.”

Stillings said the northern ac-cess point will be for ingress only and the southern access point is two-way. The parking requested is about 475 feet south of Pierson Road and runs the length of the PBIEC property down to the southern property line, including about 100 spaces.

Village staff recommended ap-proval of the access request but denial of the parking because park-ing in swales or landscape buffers, as well as backing into a road, is prohibited by code.

Wellington Approves Seasonal Permits For Equestrian Events

“The area west of Gene Mische Way is approximately 20 feet, which is the typical dimension of a perpendicular parking stall, and we just didn’t feel there was sufficient room to provide that parking,” Stillings said.

Vice Mayor John Greene asked who uses that parking, and Still-ings said it is primarily those using the stabling or visiting the site.

Greene noted that the village has been talking with Equestrian Sport Productions to come up with a more permanent parking solution.

“We’ve seen this with other ven-ues and other landowners where they held events and parking was an issue, so I’m sure we’ll work as closely as we can to accom-modate a permanent solution,” Greene said.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig See PERMITS, page 18

By Julie UngerTown-Crier Staff Report

Polo players from the Inter-national Polo Club Palm Beach visited the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington on Wednesday afternoon. Hun-dreds of children enjoyed spending time with the polo players, who took the time to sign polo balls for them.

The players — Sugar Erskine, Jeff Hall, Kris Kampsen, Nic Roldan and Brad Blake — along with senior Boys & Girls Club staff members and club benefac-tor Neil S. Hirsch, were provided a tour around the facility with students Ruby Silva and Danay Sandoval as tour guides.

The special appearance was designed to raise awareness for the Great Futures Boys & Girls Club Polo Day slated for March 15, which begins with a game at the Grand Champions Polo Club, followed by brunch and another game at the International Polo

IPC Polo Stars Visit With Kids From The Boys & Girls Club

See POLO STARS, page 18

RPB Thanks Jess Santamaria For County ServiceBy Ron Bukley

Town-Crier Staff ReportFormer County Commissioner

Jess Santamaria received a cer-tificate of appreciation from the Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week for his eight years of service on the Palm Beach County Commission.

Among the many things Santa-maria was able to accomplish for the village, Mayor Matty Mattioli pointed out, was just recently se-curing $68,895 for the completion of two additional pavilions for the new dog park at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park.

“The dog park was built recently with only enough funds for the construction of one pavilion,” Mattioli said at the Dec. 4 meeting. “The $68,895 identified by Mr. Santamaria allowed us to award,

contract and construct all three pavilions, one for each section of the dog park. I was there today, and they were already excavating for drainage. Jess, without your help, I think the dog park would have been a year away.”

Santamaria, who lives in Royal Palm Beach, said the status of the dog park and the possible need for additional funding came to his attention through Village Manager Ray Liggins.

“I thought in my last time at the county commission, let’s see what I could dig up,” he said. “So I did a little searching around and found a little funding that could add up to this dog park. Both my children and grandchildren are dog lovers, so they are looking forward to get-ting this dog park started so they can make good use of it.” See SANTAMARIA, page 18

Delay To SR 7 Project Ignores A Critical NeedOne again, the critical trans-portation needs of the western communities have fallen victim to the delay tactics of the east-ern establishment. Decades after State Road 7’s connection to Northlake Blvd. was prom-ised, the Florida Department of Transportation announced plans this week to move its funding down the road another four years. This project is need-ed, and it’s what is best for not just the western communities, but the entire region. Page 4

Jess Santmaria accepts the certificate ofappreciation from RPB Mayor Matty Mattioli.

Santamaria said it had been a privilege to serve as a county commissioner.

“Although my eight-year term is over, I like the title public servant, so you can be sure I’ll be joining you to continue serving the public, especially the public in the western communities,” he said.

Santamaria also commented on Councilman Jeff Hmara’s report on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, where he is an alternate, and the county com-mission’s recent decision after considerable public comment to remain with the TCRPC rather than switch to the South Florida Regional Planning Council to join with Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Santamaria said the idea was an


ROTARY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

The Wellington Rotary Club presented its inaugural Wellington Wine & Food Festival on Friday, Dec. 5 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The fundraiser supported the Wellington Rotary Club Foundation’s charitable endeavors. Wine and food tastings were provided by local businesses, while attendees enjoyed live entertainment. Shown here, Jasmine Velez receives a plate of food from IPC Executive Chef William Sellner. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 20


Kris Kampsen signs polo balls for Boys & Girls Club kids.PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

LGWCD Supervisors Approve New Lobbyist Registration PolicyThe Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Super-visors approved a resolution Monday that will require lobby-ists to register before conduct-ing business with the district.

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Wellington Chamber’s Winterfest ReturnsTo Equestrian CenterWellington Winterfest, staged by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, drew a large crowd to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured mu-sical and dance performances, a food and wine exposition, a special performance by Vanilla Ice and more. Page 7

Holiday-Themed Music Fest In The AcreageThe Acreage Landowners’ As-sociation hosted a holiday-themed Acreage Community Park Music Fest, along with a classic car cruise-in and a chili cookoff Saturday, Dec. 6. Ten different bands performed and Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance. Page 5

Girl Scouts Gather For Holiday Party At ParkA dozen Girl Scout troops gathered Sunday, Dec. 7 at Loxahatchee Groves Park for a “Share the Season” holiday party. The girls put together hol-iday dinners for local families, collected toys and clothing, and prepared cards for the military.

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NEWS

By Briana D’AndreaTown-Crier Staff Report

Royal Palm Beach Elementary School was the school in focus at the Monday, Dec. 8 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board.

Principal Tracy Gaugler, who took over the top spot at the school last summer, gleamed with positiv-ity as she proclaimed Royal Palm Beach Elementary School the “Happiest School on Earth.”

Joining Gaugler was a room filled with parents and students in

bright red shirts, backing up her sentiment.

Gaugler said Royal Palm Beach Elementary has been an A-rated school since its inception 13 years ago. Its school grade has gone up 85 points in tests scores compared with last year — from 525 in 2013 to 610 this year. Those numbers reflect the 620 students attending the school.

The school’s mission is to pro-vide a nurturing environment, which promotes self-esteem, academic excellence and techno-

Principal Sings The Praises Of Royal Palm Beach Elementarylogical advancements among all students. According to Gaugler, the school employs about 100 staff members, and more than 100 volunteers put in approximately 2,100 volunteer hours to improve the school as a whole.

“We challenged our staff this year to not only make a differ-ence in the school, but out in the community,” Gaugler said. “We asked all of our teachers to think of something they feel passionate about.”

Outside their everyday roles,

the teachers have been coaching various recreational sports, leading beach cleanups, tutoring children with cancer, teaching Sunday school and working with residents in retirement homes.

“We feel that it’s very important that we teach our students not only academics, but being a responsible citizen and making our community better,” Gaugler said. “The best way to do that is by modeling that behavior as adults.”

The school has participated in several community events. A large trophy sits in the school’s lobby as its prize for being the top fundrais-ing school at a Relay for Life event hosted by Royal Palm Beach High School. Another event is “Boost-erthon,” which is a weeklong fundraiser to help raise money for the school and teach students about team-building.

This fall, students focused on fictional stories and characters. “Depending on what grade level we were in, we may have written compositions to explain how a character’s feelings changed over time throughout the story or how a character may have overcome challenges in the story,” Gaugler said.

The lesson wrapped up in Oc-tober, with all students dressed up as their favorite fictional character.

They staged a parade and had about 28 students dressed up as Elsa from the hit Disney movie Frozen.

Two principals and an inter-preter traveled all the way from China to visit Royal Palm Beach Elementary this year. “We were one of the schools chosen to have the Chinese delegation visit our school and see what a normal day in the Palm Beach County School District was like,” Gaugler said.

Both American educators and the Chinese guests shared ideas and answered and asked questions. The school was one of 10 chosen in the district. “We exchanged gifts at the end, and they brought some beautiful artwork that we have on display,” Gaugler added.

In an effort to enforce the impor-tance of reading, the school invited Ronald McDonald this year to put on a magic show, and then school officials served behind the counter of a local McDonald’s restaurant after the students met their read-ing challenge. A percentage of the purchases were donated back to the school to help with technol-ogy needs.

According to Gaugler, things like the monthly family fun nights hosted by the Parent Teacher Orga-nization, Math and Science Nights and Royal Palm Beach Winterfest,

where the school’s chorus was able to perform, have all been great op-portunities to get students and their families together outside of school in a social setting.

Meanwhile, the school helped Forgotten Soldiers Outreach for Veterans Day. Students collected items to be sent overseas to veter-ans in need. The school also hosted a program for local veterans fea-turing performances by the drama, chorus and sign language clubs.

Monday’s presentation culmi-nated with a special treat from Royal Palm Beach Elementary School’s chorus and sign language club. They got up and sang “God Bless America” and their rendi-tion of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

“This is just one of the best reasons that makes our school the ‘Happiest Place on Earth,’” Gaugler said.

Education Advisory Board Chair Lynn Balch asked about the number of students enrolled at the school after the 11-day count.

“This year, our enrollment went down slightly, and we did lose a couple of teaching positions,” Gaugler said. “Since the 11-day count, we’ve had many of our students who left and went to char-ter schools return to our school.


The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Su-pervisors approved a resolution Monday that will require lobbyists to register before conducting busi-ness with the district.

The idea was introduced by Supervisor Don Widing several months ago, and a draft of the resolution was discussed at the previous board meeting as a way for the district to maintain a repu-tation of integrity.

“The intent is to promote trans-parency in the governance of the district,” Widing said. “It serves several purposes. It would re-quire anyone who is a registered lobbyist to provide a lobbyist declaration by signing in with the district, and that becomes a matter of public record.”

Widing said it will protect both supervisors and staff so they do not have to be concerned about

anyone having undue sway who comes in to conduct business with the district.

Supervisor John Ryan said a definition of “lobbyist” that was added to the resolution cleared up previous concerns about en-compassing too many people and entities that might have made it difficult for some people, includ-ing residents, who need to conduct business with the district.

“Lobbyist” under the resolution means a person who is employed and receives payment, or who contracts for economic consider-ation, for the purpose of lobbying, or a person who is principally em-ployed in governmental affairs by another person or governmental entity to lobby for them.

Prior to engaging in lobbying with the town, that person will be required to sign and file a registration form with the district secretary, including his or her name, address, phone number and

LGWCD Supervisors Approve New Lobbyist Registration Policye-mail. The lobbyist must also in-clude the name, address and phone number of the person or entity he or she represents, if that is known at the time, as well as general and specific lobbying matters.

No fee will be charged by the district for lobbyist registration.

Supervisor Frank Schiola said he recently learned through the Palm Beach County League of Cities that Palm Beach County has a registry for lobbyists that is available to all municipalities and updated monthly.

“Wouldn’t it be better to get with the county?” he asked. “That way we could be e-mailed throughout the year if somebody comes in.”

Widing said that was good to be aware of, but he would like the district to have a registry of its own.

“We don’t have any policy, so we wouldn’t be obligated to fol-low any county policy,” he said.

“I’m really hesitant to ride only on that concept because that could change any time and it could be outdated. I think it’s a good idea to do both.”

Widing said the district would be more secure by having its own policies.

“It’s nothing more than when they come here, they disclose and put their name in the log — who they are and who they represent,” he said. “That way, nothing is left to chance. We don’t have to worry about lag time or staff having to check with the county.”

Widing said he had no objection to getting the information from the county, which had followed a recommendation by the Office of the Inspector General to establish a lobbyist registry.

“Since we don’t have the in-spector general process, special districts are in a bit of a unique situation,” he said. “To me, it’s to protect the interests of the district

and just add another layer of se-curity and transparency.”

Ryan agreed with the dis-trict having its own registry but thought that having the county’s list in hand would be good for reference purposes in case a lob-byist comes to a meeting and does not identify as such.

“The policy as stated is pretty clear now,” he said. “I doubt that we’re going to have many people registering. I think I’ve only known two that are really lobby-ists out in this area.”

Widing said that the registry would probably be more mean-ingful in the future as more and more developers apply for project approval. However, that might be more of issue for the town, he noted.

“What the town does or doesn’t do with regard to lobbyists is not my concern,” Widing said. “It’s their business, and I’ll stay out of that. I just want to be sure that

we’re careful and smart.”Schiola asked whether a lobby-

ist would have to register prior to speaking at a public meeting, and Widing said the registry is more for lobbyists who wish to speak with staff or privately with super-visors, and that the public nature of board meetings would address identification issues.

“A public meeting is out in the open and on the record,” Widing said. “It’s different that somebody hops on a Learjet, flies in and has some last-minute business to discuss with [the district adminis-trator]. They’re in a closed-door meeting, and ‘Who was that?’ Very simple, they come to the window, they sign in. [The admin-istrator] doesn’t have to worry. No one else has to worry. That is the public record.”

Widing made a motion to ap-prove the resolution, which car-ried 4-0 with Chairman David DeMarois absent.

The Royal Palm Beach Elementary School Sign Language Club (left in black) andchorus (right in red) perform at Monday’s Education Advisory Board meeting. See RPBES, page 18

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LETTERS TO THE EDITORDo These

Elected Officials Work For Us?

On Jan. 23, 2014, all five su-pervisors of the Indian Trail Im-provement District unanimously agreed to hire land-use attorney Marty Perry to study the effects on the district from the Minto West development proposal. During the meeting, ITID Attorney Mary Via-tor said, “We want to have the best team in place to make sure all the interests of the district are repre-sented. We strongly urge retaining a land-use attorney who would be able to advise the district.”

Supervisor Carol Jacobs asked for a consensus of the board to hire Perry and said, “I suggest we hire Mr. Perry right away, because every day is critical, and a month has gone by already.” Supervisor Ralph Bair, expressing concern regarding the many potential de-velopment sites in the district, said, “I think it’s very important that we move along on this.”

Engineers and consultants tell us that our rural ITID roads were not designed to carry the traffic volume Minto West will generate. There are estimates that we, the ITID property owners, will pay over a million dollars more per year, every year, in road mainte-

nance and improvements just to accommodate Minto West’s traffic on our roads.

On Oct. 29, 2014, five of seven Palm Beach County commission-ers voted to approve the Minto West project with greater resi-dential and commercial densities, completely ignoring the concerns of the ITID-hired consultants and the residents who live in the areas surrounding the property.

The vast majority of ITID prop-erty owners support the fight to save our area from over-develop-ment and Browardization. There are thousands of petitions in favor of doing whatever it takes to pro-tect our roads, property, homes and our quality of life. However, on Nov. 19, 2014, with their en-gineering and consultant team’s gathered evidence in hand, at a cost of over a half of a million dollars to the ITID property own-ers, supervisors Michelle Damone, Carol Jacobs and Ralph Bair voted not to proceed with any legal chal-lenge of the county’s approval of Minto West. We can only conclude that supervisors Jacobs and Bair voted to spend our money on Mr. Perry and his consultants merely to ensure their Nov. 4 re-election and had no intention of following through with a legal challenge. This also may explain Mr. Perry’s lack of enthusiasm near the end of

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his contract with ITID.Three ITID supervisors, Da-

mone, Jacobs and Bair, voted to spend our tax dollars on con-sultants and on gathering evi-dence they did not plan to use. By choosing to do nothing with this evidence, they have ensured that we will all continue to pay millions more to accommodate Minto West’s traffic every year, forever. They, like the five county commissioners, have assisted Minto in taking money from our pockets with no regard for our safety or quality of life.

Do these elected officials work for us? I think not.

Anne KuhlThe Acreage

Some Ways To Conserve WaterAs the dry season begins in Flor-

ida, it becomes more important to save water. In order to preserve both the environment and how we live, it is necessary to practice ev-erything in moderation, especially with our water usage. Here are two easy ways to save water:

1. Taking shorter showers and installing flow restrictors — A shower is an every-day routine, and one of the most wasteful. Cutting your time from 15 minutes to 10 minutes might decrease how

many songs you can get through in that singing session, but will also cut down on how much water goes down the drain. While you strug-gle to shave off a few minutes, you can also save plenty of water just by installing flow restrictors, which limit the amount of water coming out of the faucet.

2. Using Rain Sensors — Sprin-kler systems allow your bright green grass to stay vibrant while you lounge around. The problem is, Florida is a very rainy place, and sometimes those sprinkler systems may be going off in the rain. This is not only wasteful, but also illegal. Everybody who has a nifty sprinkler system is mandated by Florida statutes to have a rain sensor that tells the sprinkler to not water when it’s raining. At less than $20, it can reimburse itself in less than a year and continually make you that extra money for years to come.

We have been accustomed to the infinite supply of water we have at the tap. However, our current water practices are simply unsus-tainable for both the environment and us. In order to live a cleaner and safer future, preserve the way we live in Florida, we have to work together to decrease the water we use.

Michael WangWellington

Town Questioned By The Inspector General’s Office

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves has received a manage-ment inquiry from the Palm Beach County Office of the Inspector General alleging that on Nov. 4, 2014, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council violated the con-stitutional rights of a citizen, Keith Harris, in voting to dismiss me from the Roadway, Equestri-an Trail & Greenway Advisory Committee.

Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel made the motion to dismiss with Coun-cilman Ryan Liang seconding. Both are up for re-election in March.

More specifically, one allegation is that, in making its decision, the town council failed to provide me

reasonable notice and an oppor-tunity to be heard, in violation of due process rights under both the Constitution of the State of Florida and the Constitution of the United States of America.

In addition, I was present at this meeting and was not offered the right to speak. That denial may have violated Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, which provides in part:

“(2) Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on a proposition before a board or commission...”

The second allegation in the complaint is that, in taking this action, the town council also vi-olated my constitutional right to free speech. As to the civil rights violations, a federal investigation is in its early stages.

Keith HarrisLoxahatchee Groves

have been no reported deaths.Everybody from drug dealers

to hobbyists to private investiga-tors to photography buffs have used drones, often for deliveries. Mega-retailer Amazon is well known to be considering drones for big-time delivery use.

Perhaps even more troubling are drone incidents around air-

ports. For instance, there have been 13 around the busy, busy JFK airport in New York. In one, a Delta pilot saw a drone way too close to his incoming plane’s left wing. In another, a Virgin Atlantic pilot caught sight of one at 3,000 feet. In a third report, there was a drone within two miles of a heav-ily used runway.

I Don’t Buy The Hype... Civilian Drone Use Is Downright DangerousOPINION

It is long, long past time when the government should do some-thing to control this festering fear of major catastrophe. The FAA has already blown an August date promised for rules and regula-tions, although a few companies were given the green light for drone use just this week. How long will the hardly overworked

Footlooseand...

By JulesW. Rabin

Congress take to act?Here are some possible im-

provements to the situation: a rule that drone operators must have a pilot’s license and experience flying manned aircraft; a rule re-stricting drone flights to daylight hours; a rule restricting drones to 400 feet; and, of course, let’s not forget background checks.

These days, drones are explod-ing in civilian use, and there is no doubt in my mind that people, probably many, many people, are going to get hurt and killed because of them.

There were 193 “reported” drone encounters since January. Thus far, the Good Lord and Prov-idence has smiled down, and there

One again, the critical transportation needs of the western communities have fallen victim to the delay tactics of the eastern establishment. Decades after State Road 7’s connection to Northlake Blvd. was promised, there has been yet another probable delay.

The Florida Department of Transportation announced plans this week to move its funding down the road another four years, from 2016 to 2020. FDOT blamed rising cost estimates, along with limited funding, but the dominant reason seems to be the belief that lawsuit threats from the City of West Palm Beach will likely delay the project, at least for a few more years. Among the ironies here is that this latest delay comes just weeks after FDOT managed to get the studies completed that set aside the baseless environmental claims pushed forward by West Palm Beach officials to justify what in reality is a bad case of NIMBY.

While we applaud the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization for its objec-tion to yet another delay to a roadway that should have been built in the 1990s, pardon us for not being too surprised when a large chunk of the suddenly available money — State Road 7’s money — was shifted to the temporary bridge project connecting Southern Blvd. to the Town of Palm Beach.

Whether it is Palm Beach County taking needed money slated for Seminole Pratt Whitney Road improvements to fund Palm Tran during a budget crisis, or state offi-cials bowing to the threats of baseless lawsuits, the end result is the same. The road infrastructure in the western communities remains woefully inadequate for the needs of current residents, let alone the thousands more that recent and future county approvals will bring.

Two phases of State Road 7’s extension north of Okeechobee Blvd. have now been completed, both by Palm Beach County at the expense of county taxpayers, since Tal-lahassee has found itself completely unable to make the improvements necessary to one of the state’s key arteries over the course of 30 years. This time around, the state went through a years-long approval and design process, only to once again kick the can down the road rather than uphold the promises that were made when West Palm Beach’s Okeechobee Blvd. and Ibis developments were approved.

The long-promised SR 7 connection to Northlake Blvd. is needed, and it’s what is best for not just the western communities, but all of Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach included, even if the city’s leaders haven’t realized it yet.

NEWS

Wellington’s LifeChurch.tv campus was all abuzz when local Campus Pastor Larry Mayer an-nounced that Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel, founder of LifeChurch.tv, was going to make an appear-ance at the Wellington location on Thursday, Dec. 4.

This “Vision Night” was a chance for Groeschel to connect with the more than 2,500 Wel-lington members one on one. He delivered an encouraging message to a standing-room-only crowd, reminding them that they do not belong to a church, but that they are the church.

The night began with a Chris-tian band bringing everyone to their feet in worship. Mayer re-ceived a standing ovation, and the

members roared when Groeschel acknowledged him for doing an excellent job with the Wellington campus, naming Wellington the fasting-growing campus of the 20-plus LifeChurch.tv campuses throughout the nation.

Groeschel went on to share some future goals with the mem-bers, including additional campus locations for which ground has been broken, and the possibility of acquiring additional land in South Florida for another campus. “It was through the generosity of our members that we have been able to successfully purchase land and construct 20 campuses completely paying cash for each location,” he noted.

Groeschel made his way to the

stage together with his wife, Amy. They thanked the many volun-teers, campus pastors, leaders and administrators for the countless hours they give to the church. “Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ,” he said. “That’s how we’re able to make a difference, and it’s the driving force behind everything we do.”

Groeschel became a little choked up when he began to rem-inisce about his early years in the church and how he would never forget watching as another pastor shamed a woman who arrived at church in less than her Sunday best. “From that moment on, I nev-er ever wanted anyone to ever feel that shame, and I make it a point

and let it be known LifeChurch.tv accepts everyone exactly as they are,” he said.

The evening wrapped up with Groeschel leading the crowd in a prayer. Both he and his wife made a point to stand out in the lobby as hundreds of members formed a line, and did not leave until speaking, often praying, with each member wishing to meet them.

For more information about LifeChurch.tv, visit www.lifechurch.tv or stop by any ser-vice at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. each Sunday. Everyone is welcome, and child-care is provided for newborns through fifth grade. LifeChurch.tv is located at 3061 S. State Road 7 in Wellington.

LifeChurch.tv Founder Leads ‘Vision Night’ At Wellington Campus

(L-R) Campus Pastor Larry Mayer, Founder & Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel, Amy Groeschel and Deanna Mayer.

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continued from page 1supporting it,” Gerwig explained. “I do not think it’s fair to cause the entire community to pay for this when the rental owner is actually incurring that initial inspection.”

Councilman Howard Coates made a motion to approve the

ordinance, which carried 4-1 with Gerwig opposed.

During the council’s agenda review meeting Monday, Coates had also raised Gerwig’s concerns about the public actually incurring the costs of annual inspections when no fee is charged to the owner.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said the inspection is only of the exterior of the building, and that the ability to go inside the dwellings has been challenged in Daytona Beach.

Planning & Development Ser-

vices Director Tim Stillings said the ordinance would allow them to go around the entire perimeter, rather than the front of the rental dwellings only, as is current-ly allowed for all single-family dwellings.

Cohen said she did not think that there is a problem charging either an inspection or a re-inspection fee. She added that the Daytona or-dinance being challenged is much broader and allows an inspection of the interior as well.

“I think we’re in good shape with our ordinance,” Cohen said.

“I’m comfortable with it, and I think if you want to impose an inspection fee or a re-inspection fee, you’re fine.”

Coates said that he had original-ly supported the ordinance because he thought it would give the village the ability to inspect the interiors of rental units.

“There’s a health and human safety aspect when it comes to rental properties that we’re not only looking at the outside, but looking at the inside to make sure that the [building] is in compli-ance,” Coates said.

Cohen said village officials can only go inside if they have a contract with the resident, and ex-plained that an ordinance allowing entry to the unit could potentially raise issues with the U.S. Consti-tution’s prohibition on “unreason-able searches and seizures.”

“I’m not going to push the issue,” Coates said. “But I don’t think we’re getting much if we don’t have the ability to go inside and make sure it complies.”

Cohen said staff members have said that they have seen increased code compliance at the multifam-

ily units by having the ability to inspect the perimeter.

Stillings said that in the typical code enforcement case, they don’t leave the sidewalk.

Mayor Bob Margolis noted that if there is a health and safety issue, they can call the health department.

Cohen added if there is a need to inspect the interior, there is a statute similar to a search warrant that allows for that. “We can go to the duty judge and get an inspec-tion warrant and gain access to the interior,” she said.


NEWSACREAGE PARK MUSIC FEST CHILI COOKOFF SUPPORTS FLAGS FOR THE CURE

Eric Atkinson of Pools Inc. Worldwide stirs the chili he made for the cook-off.

Citizen Observer Patrol volunteers Jill Luppowitz,Theresa Dorcelus, and Susanne and Robert Lewkutz.

CHORAL, JAZZ MUSICIANS ENTERTAIN AT RPB YOUNG AT HEART CLUB LUNCHThe Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly meeting Friday, Dec. 5 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Lunch was catered by Boca Joe’s Catering. Students from the H.L. Johnson Elementary School Jaguar Chorus sang holiday songs, as did the jazz duo Robert Prester and Adriana Samargia. For more information on the Young at Heart Club, call Jeannine Delgardio at (561) 790-5149.

John Chandler (left) with chili competitors Michael Vogt, Jennifer Vogt and Michael Vogt Jr.

Sandra Love Semande joins Santa and Mrs. Claus to kick off the holiday season Acreage-style. Mike Davis shows off his 1968 Dodge Charger.

Decorating committee members Lenora Messina,Roberta Hennessy, Maryann Robinson and Berit Hogan.

Young at Heart Club Vice President Gloria Ferrara,President Margie Bonner and Royal Palm Beach

Supervisor of Senior Services Jeannine Delgardio.Gwen St. Pierre, Virginia Avila, Anthony Morrongiello,

Patricia Lavalley and Rosemary Owens.

Garden of Hope members Devan Schwarz, Tracy Newfield, Joyce Gorring and Peggy May.

The Acreage Landowners’ Association hosted a holiday-themed Acreage Community Park Music Fest, along with a classic car cruise-in and a special chili cookoff Saturday, Dec. 6. Ten different bands performed, Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, and the chili cookoff benefited Flags for the Cure. For more info., visit www.acreagelandowners.com. PHOTOS BY ANDREA UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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CRIME NEWS

By Julie UngerTown-Crier Staff Report

DEC. 8 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a vacant home on 75th Lane North in The Acreage on Monday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Saturday and 9:45 a.m. Monday, someone pulled the meter from the side of the residence, entered the garage and disassembled the electrical panel. According to the report, the unknown individual also removed 100 feet of copper wire, valued at $500, and entered the home through a sliding glass door.

DEC. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a vacant home on 81st Lane North in The Acreage on Monday morning re-garding a residential burglary. Ac-cording to a PBSO report, some-time between 6 a.m. last Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Monday, someone entered the home through the rear sliding door, removed the meter from the outside electrical box and cut the wires going from the meter to the breaker box. The wires, three 100-foot electrical lines, valued at $5,000, were removed from the home.

• • •DEC. 2 — A deputy from

the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Martin Circle last Tuesday morning regarding an attempted residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the rear sliding glass door, which was locked the night before, was found open ap-proximately four inches Tuesday morning. According to the report, the victim heard his dogs barking at 6:30 a.m., approximately an hour before the door was discov-ered with $150 worth of damage to its frame.

DEC. 3 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach sub-station was called to the Bealls Outlet store on Southern Blvd. last Wednesday afternoon regarding a case of shoplifting. According to

Electrical Wiring Stolen From Vacant

Acreage Homesa PBSO report, Athanasia Theo-doropoulos and Danielle Ibrahim were caught shoplifting $325.96 worth of perfumes, which were recovered. The two women were arrested.

DEC. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves last Thursday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 1 and 7:55 a.m., someone opened the gates near the victim’s horse stalls and removed several items, including a Troy-Bilt generator, valued at $800. According to the report, hand and power tools, electrical meters, snap-on tools and more were also taken.

DEC. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach sub-station was called to a home in Counterpoint Estates last Thurs-day afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left her Coach purse with two Coach wallets, four bank cards, $300 cash and an Apple iPhone 5 in the vehicle while she went inside to pick up her children. According to the report, she returned to her 2012 Hyundai Elantra a few minutes later and noticed that her car was beeping because the keys were not detected. When searching for her keys, the victim discovered that her purse and its contents were missing.

DEC. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach sub-station was called to the Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza on Southern Blvd. last Thursday night regarding the theft of auto parts. According to a PBSO report, the victim was having dinner at a near-by restaurant, and upon returning to her vehicle, she noticed that the tailgate of her 2011 Ford F-250 truck had been stolen.

DEC. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Orange Blvd. in The Acreage early last Friday morning regarding a residential burglary in progress. According to a PBSO report, the

THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BOX IS PROVIDED BYCRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. CRIMESTOPPERSIS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT SHOWN HERE.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives:

• Arthur Braun is a white male, 5’11” tall and weighing 205 lbs., with red hair, blue eyes and mul-tiple tattoos. His date of birth is 03/30/87. Braun is wanted on felony charges for grand theft and dealing in stolen property. His oc-cupation is stone sculptor. He is wanted as of 12/04/14.

• Daryl Sapp is a white male, 5’9” tall and weighing 175 lbs., with brown hair and green eyes. His date of birth is 08/13/68. Sapp is want-ed on felony charges of aggravated stalking. His occupation is an electri-cian. He is wanted as of 12/04/14.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 re-ward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com. Daryl Sapp

Arthur Braun

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seek-ing information about a woman, shown here, wanted in connection with a fraudulent trans-action at the Citi Bank branch located near the Mall at Wellington Green. Anyone who can identify the suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

SUSPECT WANTEDFOR BANK FRAUD

DEC. 4 — Three suspects were arrested last Thursday following a burglary attempt at a Wellington business. One or two suspects might still be at large, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspects smashed the win-dow of the Verizon store on State Road 7 in Wellington last Thurs-day in an attempt to burglarize the business. After an alarm rang,

they became spooked and fled in a Chevrolet four-door vehicle.

The suspects then crashed the vehicle and fled in different di-rections.

The PBSO set up a perimeter at various locations in the vicinity, eventually capturing the suspects: Jamel Harvey, Willie Porter and a 17-year-old juvenile. They were taken to the Palm Beach County Jail.

Three Arrested After Burglary Attempt At SR 7 Verizon Store

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NEWS

By Briana D’AndreaTown-Crier Staff Report

After going around in circles for more than 10 years, the current developers of the Plaza at Cypress Key have not yet come up with a plan that is acceptable to Royal Palm Beach zoning officials.

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission denied the revised application submitted by the site’s new owners at a local planning agency meeting Wednes-day, Dec. 3.

Representatives of the Cypress Key development went before the board asking for permission to modify requirements related to the mixed-use development, as well as a number of requests regarding text amendments to the village’s zoning code.

The parcel is located on South-ern Blvd., just east of Crestwood Blvd. between the Crestwood Square shopping plaza and the Cypress Head neighborhood.

This site has long been a touchy subject for many members of both the zoning commission and the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, as well as neighboring residents. So far, it has been in the

hands of two different developers, after sitting stagnant for a number of years.

The initial 35-acre site plan was presented to the council in 2004 and was slated as a strictly residential project. However, in an effort to dodge a lawsuit from the original property owner, it was agreed to construct the site half commercial and half residential.

The residential site is currently under development by K. Hovna-nian, and the commercial site was intended to be 125,000 total square feet, with half dedicated to general commercial and the other half for general office.

Earlier this year, the applicant asked to remove a requirement to include office space throughout the commercial development site, claiming it is too difficult to adhere to the limitations on the commer-cial uses. That request was denied back in March.

More recently, in August of this year, attorney for the appli-cant Martin Perry addressed the council with a revised proposal to include office space, although the percentage was less than the zoning requirements, a Walmart

RPB Zoners Still Unhappy With Plans For Plaza At Cypress Keygrocery store and pharmacy, as well as both a sit-down and fast-food restaurant. Additionally, the plan called for extensive buffering.

That proposal didn’t make it through, either. There was cause for concern regarding the amount of square footage it would take to create the project.

Development Review Coordi-nator Kevin Erwin recommended denial of the newly proposed proj-ect yet again at the local planning agency meeting last week.

“This applicant has been here once before with a similar but not the same application, which was denied,” Erwin said. “The appli-cant is proposing an amendment to modify the multi-purpose building and use integration requirement, as well as to require 25 percent of non-residential square footage to be vertically integrated with residential uses over office or retail uses.”

Some other items the applicant was hoping to get approved were the removal of both minimum and maximum FAR (floor area ratio) requirements. The proposal was to have a minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 85 percent when it

came to office space, and the retail portion to have a minimum of 50 percent and a maximum of 85 per-cent. Additionally, they proposed to change the total commercial FAR requirements to not exceed 0.05 percent of the total project. As it stands, the FAR is 0.082. This would limit the entire project to 76,000 feet from 128,000 feet.

Lastly, the applicant proposed to add two new grocery store defini-tions to the mixed use develop-ment district.

The second item up for a vote was a proposal to change the list of permitted and special exemption uses. These included a copying service, electronic sales, gift shop, grocery store, newsstand, optical store, child-care center and restau-rant with a drive-through.

“Staff recommends denial of this application, since the amend-ment does not maintain the origi-nal concept intent of a mixed-use development with an office use to be 50 percent of the square foot-age,” Erwin said.

Perry said he and his client have been working diligently over the past year or so to come up with a plan that will work for everyone.

“We’ve had another meeting with the council, and there was no real change in the attitude of the council, and we had neighbor-hood meetings,” he said. “We’ve continued to try to work with the neighborhood. The Ross family agreed to purchase the site, but what was approved just wouldn’t work, and we’ve tried to make text amendments. This is probably to lay dormant for another period of time, and that’s not going to do anybody any good.”

Perry said they had hired real es-tate expert Neil Merin to assess the area, and he found that there was about 332,000 square feet of unoc-cupied and available office space, with about a 25,000-square-foot absorption rate for office space over the past five years.

Meanwhile, the average time to lease vacant space was about two years with a 13.5 percent over supply of office space, Perry said. “That’s the real problem here. This project is too intense for office,” he said. “You need to have an anchor store to make any of these things successful.”

Perry said the applicant was hoping to expand the limitation of

20,000 square feet per business to 42,500 to accommodate a grocery store. “We’re looking to reduce the amount of office space, because we don’t think it makes any sense to build something that nobody needs or wants,” he said.

The proposed breakdown in-cluded 10,798 square feet or 15 percent office space, 42,096 square feet for a grocery store, 9,202 square feet for retail, 5,500 square feet for a sit-down restaurant and 4,388 square feet for a fast-food restaurant, for a total of 71,984 square feet.

The project envisions a Walmart Neighborhood Market grocery store as the project’s anchor.

Land development consultant Mike Sanchez added that there are several challenges the developers have faced with the existing site plan. He said the requirement that all buildings within the non-residential portions of a mixed use development be multi-use buildings is a problem.

“Anchor tenants are necessary and may not co-locate with other uses,” he said. “Our proposed solution is to require a minimum

The majority of the charities that will compete at the 2015 Great Charity Challenge pre-sented by Fidelity Investments were selected at a special cer-emony held during the Wellington Winterfest event Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

The Great Charity Challenge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7. The winning charity will take home $150,000, while each chosen charity will get at least $15,000.

At Winterfest, a number of spe-cial guests helped Great Charity Challenge founders Mark, Kath-erine and Paige Bellissimo with the selection process. Among them were: celebrity guest Vanilla Ice, David and Eli Sacks of sponsor Fidelity Investments, Wellington Mayor Bob and Linda Margo-lis, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig,

Michela Perillo-Green of the Wel-lington Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Experience, and team sponsors Rick and Sarah Mershad.

The chosen Palm Beach County charities are: Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, Alzheimer’s Community Care, the American Association of Caregiving Youth, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach County, Children’s Case Management/Families First, Com-munities in Schools, the Elizabeth Faulk Foundation/Faulk Center for Counseling, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, First Care Family Resources, Helping Hands Assistance Programs, Jeff Industries, the National Wheel-chair Sports Fund, the Oasis Com-passion Agency, Paws for Liberty, Propel, Restoration Bridge, the Arc of the Glades, Urban Youth

Mark Bellissimo explains the Great Charity Challengeas Paige and Katherine Bellissimo look on.

Paige Bellissimo, Vanilla Ice and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig watch as Mayor Bob Margolis announces one of the charities.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Impact, Village of Hope and the Wycliffe Charities Foundation.

The chosen Wellington-based charities are: the Blue Sky Foun-

dation, Breaking the Chains, the Christopher Aguirre Memo-rial Foundation, the Equestrian Aid Foundation, Horses Healing

Hearts, the Kids Cancer Founda-tion and the Wellington PTA/PTO/PTSA.

Six additional charities will be

added to the list at a later date. For more information about the event, visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com.

Charities Chosen For 2015 Great Charity Challenge At Winterfest

WELLINGTON CHAMBER’S WINTERFEST RETURNS TO EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Ashley Barnes sings.

WHS chorus members with Josephine and Bradford Chase.

Alexander and Isabella Zayas.

The Wellington High School dance team entertains the crowd.

Local kids join Vanilla Ice as he performs on stage.

Vanilla Ice with the Marines from the Toys for Tots drive.

Wellington Winterfest, staged by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, drew a large crowd to the Palm Beach International Eques-trian Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. Chukker.tv streamed the event, which featured musical and dance performances from local artists, a food and wine exposition, a special performance by Vanilla Ice and more. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Michaela Paige from The Voice with Julian Picado.

Polo players Juan Bollini Jr., Grant Ganzi and Christian

Weisz introduce performers. Mark Bellissimo reads ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

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Holiday Show, Tree Lighting At Amphitheater

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Wel-lington Amphitheater will become the setting for an unforgettable holiday show perfect for the whole family.

The free festivities kick off with a Holiday Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. A spectacular “Winter Wonderland” holiday show follows at 7:30 p.m. featuring professional perform-ers, singers, dancers and special performances by past Wellington Idol winners.

A whole cast of holiday char-acters will be in attendance, including Mickey and Minnie, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Frosty the Snowman. Santa Claus will also be making a special ap-pearance.

All performances will follow a holiday-themed narrative accom-panied by classic holiday music. Character photo opportunities will be available at the end of the show, and food trucks will be available on site.

The Wellington Amphitheater is located at 12100 W. Forest Hill

Blvd. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. For more info., visit www.wel-lingtonfl.gov.

Fishing EventIn Wellington

Wellington Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and Bass Pro Shops, will host the 24th annual Chil-dren’s Holiday Fishing Classic for area children 15 years old and younger at the Wellington Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Registration will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center dock and pa-vilion area on Lake Wellington, followed by the fishing tournament from 9 to 11 a.m. Afterward, there will be awards and “fish tales” until noon.

Winners will be determined by the total weight of the fish caught and released from the dock and beach area, with awards and prizes awarded for first, second and third place in each of the four age groups: minnows (age six and under), shiners (ages seven to

nine), bluegills (ages 10 to 12) and lunkers (ages 13 to 15).

For more information, call (561) 791-4005.

PBC Water Now Accepts Credit

And Debit CardsPalm Beach County Water Utili-

ties Department customers now have the option of paying their water bills online with credit or debit cards. There are no fees for the service.

The credit card payment op-tion is currently only available to customers who have signed up for an online account. Signing up is easy. Almost all the information needed to create an online account is available on a county water bill.

The water utilities department currently accepts Visa, Master-Card and Discover cards, and plans to expand the service in the future.

Customers benefiting the most from this new payment option are those who make cash-only pay-ments that need to be made in per-son at the Customer Care Service Center. They can now pay their

water bills conveniently online.Utility customers are encour-

aged to also sign up for eBill, which allows them to receive bills by e-mail, instead of mail. This also offers conveniences such as receiving e-mails that remind customers of when bills are due.

To set up an online account, visit www.pbcwater.com and click “Access Your Online Ac-count.” For more info., call (561) 740-4600.

Benefit For Shooting VictimA benefit will be held for Lynd-

sey Cooper at Renegades (600 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon until 3 a.m.

Cooper is a 20-year-old who was attacked, robbed and shot in the face returning home from work Halloween night. The benefit will help cover her medical bills.

Papa John’s will be giving a coupon for a free pizza to every person who comes to the benefit on Dec. 13. There will be a live auc-tion at 6 p.m. for a signed Charlie Daniels fiddle with a certificate of authenticity.

LGLA SocialSet For Dec. 18The Loxahatchee Groves Land-

owners’ Association (LGLA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd.

The evening will be a pot luck social. The LGLA will provide soft drinks, appetizers and dessert. A large ham and alligator tail have been donated. People attending are asked to bring an item to share and a $5 gag grab bag gift to exchange.

The evening will be a social meeting where residents will get a chance to mingle with other residents. For more info., contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or [email protected].

Christmas Show In RPB Dec. 14On Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.

the Sonshine Family Worship Cen-ter, in association with the Son-shine Culture, Arts & Community Ministry, will present its annual Christmas Recital and Musical

Extravaganza at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Tickets are $5 for children 12 and under and $20 for everyone else. The event features guest artist SWAG (Soul Winning Agents for God). Refreshments will be served. For more info., call (561) 340-2131.

‘Jewish View Of Jesus’ Dec. 17The Rabbi Sam Silver Contro-

versial Issues Forum will discuss “The Jewish View Of Jesus” on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m.

Rabbi Barry Silver will exam-ine the evidence for who Jesus really was based on historical and scriptural evidence. In addition, Silver will discuss whether Jews in an interfaith family and culture may share in the celebration of the birth of Jesus without denying their Jewish heritage.

Admission is free. This open discussion, with audience par-ticipation, will prove to be a lively exchange of varying viewpoints. The discussion will take place at Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 West Woolbright Road, Village Square at Golf, Boynton Beach).

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NEWSA FULL SLATE OF FUN TIMES AT ROYAL PALM BEACH’S WINTERFEST EVENT

C.J. Valuntas throws the holiday light switch as Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattoli, Vice Mayor David Swift, andcouncilmen Jeff Hmara and Richard Valuntas look on.

Jason Jaworski and Tamara McCarthy with Riley.

WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES MEETING HELPS HARMONY HOUSEWomen of the Western Communities held its monthly meeting Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Wanderers Club. There was a Chinese auction to raise money for Harmony House, and December donations were toys and small presents that kids could give to their mothers. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, contact Mair Armand at [email protected] or (561) 635-0011.

Isabella and Sophia Kaplan make ornaments.

Grace Mehl slides down the snow hill.

Dancers from Giselle’s Dance Studio impress the audience.

YWCA CEO Suzanne Turner, with Allyson Samiljan andMair Armand with donated toys for Harmony House.

Dee Azeredo, Donna Kuebler, Lynda Chicano, Ann Hunter and Cheryl Dunn-Bychek.

Paula Shaffer, Mair Armand and Jo Cudnik with their raffle prizes.

Vivienne and Charlotte Olivera with Frozen’s Elsa and Anna.

Royal Palm Beach welcomed the arrival of the holiday season with Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Kids had fun at the ice skating rink. Food trucks and vendors offered a wide assortment of items for sale. There were live performances by community schools, choirs, dance teams and more, as well as a kids fun zone with rides and games, and plenty of hot cocoa and cookies for everyone. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Beach officials with Santa Claus.

Palms West Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

C a n d l e L i g h t S e r v i c e s w i t h C h r i s t m a s c a r o l s a n d n a t i v i t y.

Nursery provided at both services. All children will receive a

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My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust raised $15,000 to sponsor this year’s holiday shopping event for 100 needy families from the Glades area. The event took place Monday, Dec. 8 with the assistance of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office at the Walmart Supercenter in Royal Palm Beach. Each family received a $150 gift card upon arrival at Walmart to spend on import-ant basic items such as clothes, food and toys for their holiday shopping. The PBSO provided two tour buses to pick up

the 100 families selected by deputies assigned to the Glades and familiar with the residents. Glades native Jermaine Webb, who has been Jess Santamaria’s representative in the Glades, also helped select families for the annual event. This was the eighth year that My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust and Jess Santamaria have worked with the PBSO to organize the event. Once again, it was very much appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed by both the givers and the re-ceivers!

“My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper” Volunteer Board Raises $15,000 For 100 Glades Familes To Go Christmas Shopping at Walmart

Captain Barnes Waits for the Buswith Michelle & Jess Santamaria.

The First of Two Bus Loads Arrives at Walmart.

The Second Bus Load Arrives.Bring your gift certificates with you.

Jess welcomes 100 families upon arrival.

Brother & Sister. Sister & Brother.

Sister & Brother.

Sister & Brother.

Walmart Manager Gary Allen also helped VIP Shoppers.

We are brothers.

Hanley Father & Daughter help a shopper.

Chris Santamaria & Pastor Rose Help Another Sister.

Carolyn Hmara & Rhonda Davis help pick out a bike. A Sheriff’s Deputy assists VIP shoppers. Sheriff’s Deputies with a sister shopper.

“I Think I got what I need.”

“We are done shopping.”

Jose & Gloria Ramos with Jermaine, Michelle & Jess. “I’m done shopping.” “I’m done shopping.” “I’m done shopping.”

A Sheriff’s Deputy assists a young sister.

Done and ready to go home.

“I got everything I wanted.” Done shopping. Checking out my packages. Done shopping.

We got everything we wanted.

Almost done!

“I’m done shopping.”

Done shopping.Done shopping. Done shopping.A Sheriff’s Deputy with happy sister shopper. Ready to check out.

The bus storage area is almost full!Six happy sisters get what they wanted! This needs to be the last package! Jess & Michelle wish everyone a safe ride home.Shopping is over, ready to head home.

Lots of everything we wanted!

Done shopping.We are done shopping.

Sheriff Deputies & “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Board All Helped100 Glades Families of Brothers & Sisters with Happy Shopping.

Sheriff’s Deputies help out.

Some Board Volunteers of “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper.”

Photos by Denise Fleischman/Town-Crier

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My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust raised $15,000 to sponsor this year’s holiday shopping event for 100 needy families from the Glades area. The event took place Monday, Dec. 8 with the assistance of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office at the Walmart Supercenter in Royal Palm Beach. Each family received a $150 gift card upon arrival at Walmart to spend on import-ant basic items such as clothes, food and toys for their holiday shopping. The PBSO provided two tour buses to pick up

the 100 families selected by deputies assigned to the Glades and familiar with the residents. Glades native Jermaine Webb, who has been Jess Santamaria’s representative in the Glades, also helped select families for the annual event. This was the eighth year that My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust and Jess Santamaria have worked with the PBSO to organize the event. Once again, it was very much appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed by both the givers and the re-ceivers!

“My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper” Volunteer Board Raises $15,000 For 100 Glades Familes To Go Christmas Shopping at Walmart

Captain Barnes Waits for the Buswith Michelle & Jess Santamaria.

The First of Two Bus Loads Arrives at Walmart.

The Second Bus Load Arrives.Bring your gift certificates with you.

Jess welcomes 100 families upon arrival.

Brother & Sister. Sister & Brother.

Sister & Brother.

Sister & Brother.

Walmart Manager Gary Allen also helped VIP Shoppers.

We are brothers.

Hanley Father & Daughter help a shopper.

Chris Santamaria & Pastor Rose Help Another Sister.

Carolyn Hmara & Rhonda Davis help pick out a bike. A Sheriff’s Deputy assists VIP shoppers. Sheriff’s Deputies with a sister shopper.

“I Think I got what I need.”

“We are done shopping.”

Jose & Gloria Ramos with Jermaine, Michelle & Jess. “I’m done shopping.” “I’m done shopping.” “I’m done shopping.”

A Sheriff’s Deputy assists a young sister.

Done and ready to go home.

“I got everything I wanted.” Done shopping. Checking out my packages. Done shopping.

We got everything we wanted.

Almost done!

“I’m done shopping.”

Done shopping.Done shopping. Done shopping.A Sheriff’s Deputy with happy sister shopper. Ready to check out.

The bus storage area is almost full!Six happy sisters get what they wanted! This needs to be the last package! Jess & Michelle wish everyone a safe ride home.Shopping is over, ready to head home.

Lots of everything we wanted!

Done shopping.We are done shopping.

Sheriff Deputies & “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Board All Helped100 Glades Families of Brothers & Sisters with Happy Shopping.

Sheriff’s Deputies help out.

Some Board Volunteers of “My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper.”

Photos by Denise Fleischman/Town-Crier


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PALMS WEST PEOPLEGolf Classic Kicks Off Season For

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Mckenna Wickers of Wellington was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen West Palm Beach pageant competition that will take place Sunday, Dec. 28. Wickers learned of her accep-tance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced its selections following interviews in the West Palm Beach area by pageant coordinators.

Wickers will compete for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. The pageant has four divisions that will

The second annual 65 Roses Golf Classic for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Nov. 7 at the Break-ers West Golf Club was a huge success, bringing in $100,000 with 76 golfers.

“Our presenting sponsors, Sue and Fred Menowitz, are our he-roes,” said Chanda Fuller, the executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “They helped bring in many new participants and even brought in our gold sponsors, Karen and Elliot Hershberg. What a wonderful group!”

Siupeli and Suzanne Malamala and Albert Maggio co-chaired the committee for the event, which at-tracted several corporate sponsors and featured amazing gifts and goodie bags for golfers, the famous “party holes,” a silent auction, prizes and a cocktail reception for the awards presentation.

Frigates, BJ’s Restaurants, Ti-to’s Vodka and Tease Me Tequila kept the beverages flowing out on the course. Siupeli Malamala is a NY Jets alum, so there was a strong NFL presence at the tournament.

Other golf committee members are Spencer Abrams, Jodi Chu,

Wellington Runners RaiseMoney For Local Nonprofit

The Wellington Runners Club recently hosted its 10th annual Horse Country 10 Miler and Se-bastian’s 5K walk/run. Proceeds from the races went to benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation, a local charity that provides hope and sup-port to local children and families battling childhood cancer.

Participants raised $12,000 for

Mckenna Wickers To Compete In Pageant

American Legion Auxiliary MakesBaskets For VA

American Legion Auxiliary Royal Palm Beach Unit #367 members recently prepared hol-iday food items for homeless veterans who receive services at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.

Helping with the packing of the gift baskets were Marge Herzog, Linda Musgrove, Emily Musgrove and Rose Rodriguez, who repre-sent four generations giving back

Marge Herzog helps prepare baskets with hergreat-granddaughter Emily Musgrove, daughter Linda

Musgrove and her granddaughter Rose Rodriguez.

Christopher Kretz, Alys Daly, Marc Haisfield, Amy Smith, Steve Wagmeister, Lindsey White, Stacy Jackson Meschke, John Schutz and Jon Rapaport.

Supporters included PNC, Fran-kel Development, Las Tram-pas, Frigates, Tito’s Homemade Vodka, Tease Me Tequila, BJ’s Restaurants, Gold Coast Bev-erage Distributors, Monk in the Trunk, Graphic Plus and Davidoff Studios.

Thousands of children across the United States suffer from cystic fibrosis, which restricts breathing and requires constant vigilance and medical help. Recent research has produced remarkable results that support CFF’s hopes for find-ing an ultimate cure.

Prospective corporate sponsors and golfers are invited to contact CFF Executive Director Chanda Fuller at [email protected] or (561) 683-9965 for more information.

(Top right) Chris Kretz, Rick Boyce, Bob Charney and Siu-peli Malamala. (Bottom right) Roger Freedman, Fred Tepper-man, Fred Menowitz and Marty Meyers.

the Kids Cancer Foundation.To make a donation, visit www.

kidscancersf.org. Send checks to: The Kids Cancer Foundation, 246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, or call Mi-chelle O’Boyle at (561) 371-1298.

For more information on the Wellington Runners Club, visit www.wellingtonrunners.org.

Donna White of West Palm Beach will be inducted into the 2014 class of the Ladies Profes-sional Golf Association (LPGA) Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) Hall of Fame.

White, owner of Golf Profes-sional Services, is the golf vendor at the Okeeheelee Golf Course, the Park Ridge Golf Course and the

Donna White To Be Honored As Golfing Professional

Wellington Runners Club members presenta check to the Kids Cancer Foundation.

have young ladies ages 7 to 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear. Most importantly, Wickers will display her person-ality and interviewing skills.

If Wickers wins, she will rep-resent West Palm Beach and the surrounding communities at a national competition in Orlando, where more than $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented and each winner enjoys an expens-es-paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando.

Community businesses, orga-

John Prince Park Golf Learning Center. She provides all mer-chandising, instruction, food and beverage, tournament operation assistance, club repair and handi-cap services for each facility.

“I was truly elated to learn of my selection into the LPGA T&CP Hall of Fame,” White said. “This recognition is simply

to the veterans in the area who are in need. These members joined the American Legion Auxiliary under the service of Marge’s father, Ed-gar Goedeke, who served in the European campaign as a front-line medic during World War II, and Marge’s husband, George Herzog, who served as military policeman in the Marine Corps after Korea and before Vietnam in the South-east Asia area.

Mckenna Wickers

nizations and private individuals will assist Wickers in participat-ing in this year’s competition by becoming her official sponsors. Through sponsorship, each con-testant receives all the necessary training, rehearsals and financial support, which will allow Wick-ers to become a confident and well-prepared contestant.

Any business, organization or individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Wickers should contact the Miss Jr. Pre-Teen West Palm Beach pageant coordinator at (877) 403-6678.

a reflection of those past, present and future mentors who continue to touch peoples’ lives each and every day. They challenge us to equip ourselves with the tools and knowledge to be even better tomorrow and to pass their passion of learning forward.”

Established in 2000, the LPGA T&CP Hall of Fame aims to rec-

ognize LPGA T&CP members who have positioned themselves among the greatest women pro-fessionals in the game of golf through extraordinary dedication and outstanding achievement.

For additional information on Palm Beach County golf courses and upcoming events and pro-grams, visit www.pbcgolf.com.


SCHOOL NEWSPRINCIPAL HOSTS READING CHALLENGE DAY

AT WELLINGTON’S BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY

Osceola Creek Middle School Honors Two Student-Athlete Award Winners

Osceola Creek Middle School recently announced the recipients of its Scholar-Athlete Award for November.

The award is sponsored by the School Police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academ-ics, effort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as a role model for others. This month’s honorees carry high grade point averages, as well as play varsity sports.

Girls volleyball honored Caitlin Simpson.

“It is with great pleasure that I nominate Caitlin Simpson for Scholar Athlete of the Month,” girls volleyball coach Shayne Sanderford said. “As a first year member of the OCMS volleyball team, she has demonstrated hard work and determination. With a little practice and experience, she will become a force to be reckoned with. She not only shows hard work on the court, but also in the classroom by maintaining a 4.00 GPA. I am very proud to have

Recently, Principal Michella Levy presented the students and staff at Binks Forest Elementary School with a day-long reading challenge. Students and staff came dressed in their comfy pa-jamas and spent the day reading. No matter where you went on campus, students and adults were relaxing and reading books. It was very exciting to see everyone enjoying their favorite books for the day. (Above) Students enjoy reading in their classroom. (Right) Students lounging with their books.

Caitlin represent OCMS as one of our scholar athletes.”

Simpson, 14, an eighth grader, wants to attend Florida State Uni-versity. She is undecided between a career as a cardiologist or a meteorologist.

Boys soccer honored Seth How-ell.

“Seth Howell is an outstanding young man on and off the field,” boys soccer coach Tony Bugeja said. “He is one of the most dedi-cated players to our program. He helps lead his fellow teammates with a very humble attitude. It is

Osceola Creek Middle School Principal Nicole Daly withCaitlin Simpson, Seth Howell and Officer Sandy Molenda.

my joy to see him selected for this award.”

Howell, 13, is a seventh grader. He is carrying a 5.33 GPA. He wants to attend the University of Florida, then embark on a career in professional soccer or help run the family pest control business.

Supporting the program are Subway, Domino’s Pizza, Mc-Donald’s, Loxahatchee Ice Cream Company and Burger King, lo-cated at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd., and Dairy Queen at Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards.

WLMS LANGUAGE ARTS ACADEMIC GAMES TEAM

TAKES SECOND PLACE

The Wellington Landings Middle School Language Arts Academic Games team took second place in the Palm Beach County compe-tition. Students competed for four weeks against other students from across the county. Nicholas Kapsos, Katie Gulkis, Cole Ellis, Jonah Smith and Philip Parel finished in the top 15 of all players and will attend the state tournament in March. Jonathan Hung took fifth place individually and will join the national team representing Palm Beach County in April at the national tournament. Shown here are Nicholas Kapsos, Eli Villafane, Jonathan Hung, Katie Gulkis, Rebecca Mintzer, Cole Ellis, Jonah Smith, Philip Parel and Madeline Nahom (not pictured) with coach Cecil Phibbs.

WILDCAT DANCERS PERFORM FOR GOLDEN

LAKES RESIDENTS

On Friday, Nov. 21, the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School performed for the residents at Golden Lakes Phase B. The hour-long performance was a huge success and enjoyed by the sold-out audience. The dancers performed many routines in the dance styles of ballet, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, production and contemporary, all choreographed by Dance Director Michele Blecher. The show included not only large group productions but also small groups, trios and solos.

Wellington Landings Middle School student Matthew Mc-Gann (shown right) placed in the top 10 of fourth to sixth grade students in the recent Academic Games Language Arts season, out of more than 120 students. McGann will be competing at the state tourna-ment in March.

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WLMS SIXTH GRADE EQUATIONS TEAM

TAKES THIRD PLACE

The Wellington Landings Middle School sixth grade Equations Academic Games team receives third place in the Palm Beach County competition. Students competed for four weeks against other middle school and elementary students from across the county. Finishing in the top 15 individuals, Noah Villafane will compete at the state tournament in March. Show here are stu-dents Tasawar Hannan, Matthew McGann, Alessandra Grace, Noah Groves, Jackie Eckstein, Noah Villafane, Ken DeLisi, Abir Khan and Max Epstein.

New Horizons Elementary School Principal Betsy Cardozo recently hosted a breakfast for students attaining the academic honor roll. A total of 100 students in grades two through five were honored for their accomplishments. Students and their families enjoyed breakfast provided by the PTA. Each student received a blue ribbon and a frozen yogurt certificate from Menchie’s. Pictured here are student honorees with Cardozo.

EQUATIONS ACADEMIC GAMES TEAM FROM

WLMS TAKES SECOND

The Wellington Landings Middle School Equations Academic Games team took second place in the Palm Beach County com-petition. Students competed for four weeks against other middle students from across the county. Shown here are students Nicho-las Kapsos, Cole Ellis, Rebecca Mintzer, Katie Gulkis, Jonah Smith and Philip Parel with coach Cecil Phibbs in the background. Not pictured: Jonathan Hung. Jonah Smith, holding the trophy, also finished in first place individually and will be representing Palm Beach County at the national competition in April in Orlando.

Thirty-four second through fourth grade Rosarian Academy students presented Disney’s Alad-din for Kids on Saturday, Nov. 8. The young talent performed in front of a full house in the school’s 485-person professional theater. The cast was led by fourth-graders Crede Janson (Aladdin), Kendal Perry (Princess Jasmine), Lily Guari (Genie) and Marcus Meinke (Sultan).

Aladdin tells the story of street rat Aladdin who meets Princess Jasmine and instantly falls in love. Aladdin happens upon a magic lamp with a Genie who grants him three wishes. He wishes to become a prince in order to win the heart of the princess.

Janson’s melodic voice and captivating stage presence took the audience on an hour-long magic carpet ride that left the audience wanting more.

The musical was produced and directed by Robert Sherman, with

Rosarian Students Shine In Disney’s ‘Aladdin’production assistance by Frances-ca Coniglio, musical direction by Gay Dedo and choreography by Jeanne Bennet.

Led by Sherman, Rosarian started lower school productions five years ago with It’s Showtime, followed by It’s Showtime 2, Willy Wonka, Cinderella, and, this year, Aladdin.

Aladdin is the first of the lower school productions to sell out of all the seats in the theater. All shows are shortened versions of the Broadway productions. The music is adapted for younger voices, yet is still challenging.

“Aladdin is the most elaborate lower school show Rosarian has produced in terms of costumes, props and sets,” Sherman said. “It was also the most challenging show for young voices that we’ve done.”

The Rosarian Academy gives children from second through eighth grade the opportunity to

Fourth-grade Rosarian students, Crede Janson (Aladdin)and Kendal Perry (Princess Jasmine) sing with the cast

of Aladdin in the lower school musical production.participate in fully-staged and executed productions, directed by professionals with real-world theatrical experience.

Founded in 1925, Rosarian Academy educates students in

pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The private, coeducational Catholic school is located on Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. For more informa-tion, visit www.rosarian.org.

On Nov. 17, Wellington Ele-mentary School students par-ticipated in the Boosterthon to raise money for the school while learning about leadership and character. The students ran up to 35 laps during the fun run, while staff and families cheered from the sidelines. Prior to the run, classes held huddles and various activities to promote team spirit. The school wants to thank sponsors Lindbergers, the Wellington Preservation Coalition, Publix, Cooper Ortho-dontics, Wellington Florist and Main Street Dentistry. (Right) Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan visits the sponsor table. (Below) The run gets underway.

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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has commended Sem-inole Ridge High School senior Heather Vargo, who ranked among the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students taking the qualifying test.

“Heather has demonstrated

outstanding potential for academic success and represents a valu-able national resource,” a NMSC spokesman said. “Recognizing her accomplishment, as well as the key role her schools have played in her academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational

excellence in our nation.”Hawks Honor 82nd Airborne

— On Nov. 29, the SRHS JROTC saber team and color guard at-tended the annual banquet lun-cheon held by the local chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division. Cadets conducted a saber arch,

posted the colors and joined the divisional ceremony in which six candles are lit to represent conflicts from World War II to the present. JROTC instructor Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Hans Hunt received a divisional certificate of apprecia-tion as part of the event.

Heather Vargo Of SRHS Earns National Commendation


FEATURES

On the weekends, Mark and I like to tool around small towns, exploring. We generally stop for lunch at a chain restaurant, simply because my stomach likes to know what to expect. However, sometimes we will try the fare at some local mom-and-pop eatery in an effort to support the local economy.

Last weekend, Mark pulled into an “Irish pub.” It was not a good experience.

In the first place, there was no bar. I wasn’t intending to order alcohol, but calling the place an Irish pub seemed a bit of a misnomer. In the second place, a man in a ratty T-shirt shouted at us to,

“Sit down! Wherever!” Already unhappy, I turned to go, but he positioned himself in front of the door, repeating, “Sit down!”

Assuming my hunger was surely magnifying this event, I chose a seat at a

table with a TV overhead so Mark could watch his game. The moment we sat down, the waitress left. Her name was Surly. Could’ve been Shirley, but Surly is more correct.

Fifteen minutes later, reeking of ciga-rette smoke, she was back. Mark ordered a Coke, but I was in the (only) bathroom, washing my hands. I had started to feel dirty.

When I got back, I knew she was upset, because she demanded, “Well what do you want to drink?” When I asked what she had, she rolled her eyes and said, “Coke products!” I tried to remember exactly

what the Coca-Cola Corporation offers and narrow it down to the three products she might have, and ended up meekly asking for a Sprite. I didn’t want to make her day any worse than I already had.

When she returned, we ordered club sandwiches and were careful to get the fries and not ask for any exotic substitu-tions like onion rings. Forty-five minutes later, she was back. She clattered the plates down, turned her back to us and hollered over her shoulder, “You two need any-thing?” Believe me, we didn’t.

“Maybe her last job was in a prison cafeteria,” I whispered to Mark.

“They don’t get nice waitresses like we do,” he whispered back.

We settled in to eat, Mark with one eye on the game, and were surprised to hear Surly plop down loudly into one of the three remaining booths. A friend showed up and Surly started to complain about how she hated the place, and now they were getting new owners, she’d probably have to train new servers (please, no!)... and who did they think they were, asking her to do that?

Just as Mark’s team was heading for a touchdown, she abruptly switched the

Occasionally I get stumped when trying to evaluate a movie. That was the case with Birdman, an interesting film that gets dragged down by a lot of surrealism and third-rate symbolism. And that is a shame, because the basic story is one of those really fun “putting on a Broadway show is a real challenge” kind of stories. With a good cast and a remarkable per-formance by the star, it has an intriguing charm. Then the mumbo jumbo starts and interferes with everything.

Riggan (Michael Keaton) is an actor who turned down Birdman 4, a really awful knockoff of his three previous films, and essentially disappeared from the celebrity circuit. Note, by the way, that Keaton turned down the third Batman movie 20 years ago. At any rate, decades after he left stardom, he is returning to Broadway as the writer, director and star of a Raymond Carver play What We Say When We Talk About Love. Just about ev-erything he has is tied up in the production,

which he views as a chance to redeem himself as a performer.

Right from the start, he has problems. An actor is injured by a falling light, and he winds up hiring Mike (Edward Nor-ton), a method actor who is a Broadway favorite because he’s both available and the boyfriend of Lesley (Naomi Watts), one of the stars of the show. Unfortunately, he is also a bully and more than a bit nuts. He demonstrates by trying to rape her on stage; it seems away from the stage he has real performance problems.

There are all sorts of problems as

every one of the previews has its own failings. Riggin has a sexual relationship going with Lisa (Andrea Riseborough), another one of the actresses. His daughter Sam (Emma Stone), fresh out of rehab, is disconnected from him, and he still probably loves his ex-wife Tabitha (Lind-say Duncan). His best friend Jake (Zach Galifianakis) is more than a bit freaked out by everything going on. And there is a really nasty critic named Sylvia (Amy Ryan), who hates Hollywood people and whose reviews are the key to success or failure. Riggan has to navigate all of these pitfalls.

To add to the fun, director Alejandro González Iñárritu shows the star as having superpowers. He can fly like the “birdman” he was, and he can do teleki-nesis, moving things with his mind. Or is he just nuts and thinks he can do it? That is never revealed. We see him flying through Manhattan, but then there’s a cab driver chasing after him? Was it in his

mind? In the opening shot, he seems to be levitating in air while meditating. The point behind all of that? I have no idea. If he’s crazy, well, he’s already displayed that behavior. If he is a real superhero, why not just do that?

The acting is good, although centered mostly on Riggan. Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki keeps the camera moving as action flows, which is a neat trick, but does not move the plot. Keaton, however, is really good as the stressed-out Thomson. In a year with a lot of great acting performances, his is good enough to demand attention as a contender. Most of the rest of the cast is also good, although quite a few have relatively little to do. Galifianakis basically disappears. Duncan is good when she’s around, but only shows up for two or three short scenes.

The best of the supporting cast are Norton and Stone. Norton plays the half-crazed bully very well; he’s done it in several movies and has a reputation that

hints he may be as difficult as the actor he portrays in the film. Yet, he also makes the man interesting, particularly in his rela-tionship with Stone. In a wonderful scene on the roof of the theater, he asks the girl how her father mistreated her, and all she can answer is that he was often not around and worked hard to make her feel special. And Stone lights up the screen every time she appears. Ryan was particularly effec-tive in the two scenes she was in.

I enjoyed the movie and might have liked it even better if every once in a while we did not have that nonsensical possibility of possible Superman. My advice to the director: Stick to a good plot and stop trying to be a modern-day Ingmar Bergman.

This is a pretty good movie, but in a season where there are lot of excellent ones, there are better choices. I will want to see it again, but probably only when it shows up on television. Then again, those performances were marvelous.

Small Town ‘Irish Pub’ Makes For An Interesting Lunch Break

Surrealistic Plot Gets In The Way Of Great Acting In ‘Birdman’

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NEWSGIRL SCOUTS GATHER AT LOXAHATCHEE GROVES PARK FOR HOLIDAY PARTY

Troop 20262 with cards for the military.Troop 21105’s Aimee Blake, Sarah Brandenburg and

McKenzie Vadas load donations into one of the trucks.

BEAUTY OPTIONS ABOUND AT A SUITE SALON’S NEW WELLINGTON LOCATIONA Suite Salon held its grand opening celebration Thursday, Dec. 4 for its new Wellington location at 1043 S. State Road 7. Event-goers were treated to snacks, raffles and prizes. A Suite Salon is a franchise in which multiple salons and specialties join together with individual salon owners under one roof, where clients can go from salon to salon for various services such as hair, makeup, nails and more. For more info., call (954) 204-7300 or visit www.asuitesalon.com.

Troop 20097’s Sophie Limvourg, Cheyenne Schlosser, Elizabeth Tobin and Meghan Strand organize toys.

Katie Warwick and Ryann and Jenna Bierman of Troop 22222 throw “snowballs” through a wreath.

Troop 22222 signed cards and prepared food boxes for local families in need.

Salon owners Ray and Carol Caito with franchiser Dominic Santacaterina.

Salon owners gather inside A SuiteSalon’s new location in Wellington.

Stephanie Carey of Posh Hair by Stephaniestyles Sharon Schwartz’s hair.

Troop 20611 Daisies Kailey Johnson, Gianna Gomez, Alyssa Tripp and Addy Henning organize a food donation drive.

A dozen Girl Scout troops gathered Sunday, Dec. 7 at Loxahatchee Groves Park for a “Share the Season” holiday party. The girls put together holiday dinners for local families, collected toys and clothing, and prepared cards for the military. They also enjoyed games, crafts and ice cream sundaes.



W I T H T I E S T O T H E W E L L I N G T O N C O M M U N I T Y

CALLING ALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Are you part of a nonprofit organization with ties to the Wellington community? We want to hear from you! Kicking off our “Wellington Gives” campaign

with our January 2015 issue, Wellington The Magazine will be featuring a different nonprofit organization’s mission and cause each month. We want to

partner with local organizations and help them achieve their goals by sharing their histories, missions and impact they have on the community. The criteria

for submitting organizations is simple: they must be registered nonprofit organizations with an active 501(c)3 status, and have an office in Wellington, have

a board member or other organization official live in Wellington or hold a major fundraiser within Wellington. If you are part of an organization that meets the

criteria, or know one that is, submit a nomination today! Only 12 nonprofits will be selected and featured in this series, so submit your nomination today!

Visit www.wellingtonthemagazine.com and look for the “Teamwork” icon (pictured above), click on it and complete the submission form — it’s that easy!

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WelkyLunch In A Small Town

continued from page 16game over to a Julie Andrews movie. I think she did it on pur-pose. Yet, Julie Andrews is a good actress, so Mark and I started to get interested in the movie. Surly must have noticed this, because — bam! — the TV switched to “Family Feud.”

We were nearly done with our sandwiches when she yelled at Mark’s back from her booth,

“Hey! You want another Coke?” He shook his head. I was out of Sprite, but too bad.

When “Family Feud” ended, she waddled over with the check and stood there, looming over Mark and watching his every pen stroke as he signed the check. He knew he’d better give her a tip because. If he didn’t, there was a good chance she’d haul off and pop him one.

We went outside and he asked, “Intimidating enough for you?”

I nodded. And here’s some news — it’s back to national restaurant chains for me.

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victim observed a man wearing a black shirt and tan pants at the back door of her home. According to the report, he had also tried the front door of the gated property. Depu-ties found the man at the sliding glass door and detained him. The man, later determined to be Keith Simmons, told deputies he was looking for a friend, but nobody in the house recognized him. He was arrested for burglary to an occupied dwelling.

DEC. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Taco Bell restaurant on Southern Blvd. last Friday morning regarding a theft. According to a PBSO re-port, sometime between Nov. 27 and Dec. 5, someone removed 50 5-foot hurricane shutters, valued at $6,000, from the restaurant’s property. According to the report, the store manager explained that the building’s storm shutters were kept behind the dumpster wall, sur-rounded by shrubs and out of view.

DEC. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Sandpiper Avenue last Friday morning regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim told deputies that her Bank of America credit card was de-clined while shopping, and upon looking into it, she noticed three

attempted online purchases that she did not authorize.

DEC. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to Palms West Hospital on Southern Blvd. last Friday evening regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2:15 and 11:15 p.m., someone entered the victim’s vehicle and removed a debit card and ap-proximately $135 from her wallet, which was left on the rear floor-board of the vehicle. According to the report, one of the doors might have been left unlocked.

DEC. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Bedford Mews Court early last Saturday morning regarding the theft of automobile parts. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Friday night and 1 a.m. the following morning, someone removed the tire, rim and lug nuts from the victim’s 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The victim did not see or hear any noise.

DEC. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a parking lot on Forest Hill Blvd. last Saturday night regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 and 9:50 p.m., the victim’s purse, left in plain view on the rear passenger

seat of her 2008 Honda CRV, was stolen while she dined at a nearby restaurant. According to the report, when she returned to her vehicle, she found the rear driver’s side passenger window smashed, and her purse, along with its contents, removed. According to the report, she contacted her bank immedi-ately and found that charges had already been made on her account.

DEC. 7 — A Jupiter man con-tacted the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation last Saturday night regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 and 9:15 p.m., while the victim was shop-ping at the Walmart store on Belvedere Road, someone stole a Huffy bicycle, a Schwinn bicycle and a fire pit from the back of the his truck.

DEC. 8 — A La Mancha resi-dent called the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation Monday regarding a case of fraud. Accord-ing to the victim, she received a notice Nov. 29 from a collection agency referencing an outstand-ing PayPal debt. According to the report, the victim contacted the agency and was informed that a $5,000 purchase was made in April 2013, and that the current amount due is $1,537.51. According to the report, the victim was not provided information about the purchased item, or the address it was shipped

to, but said she did not use her Pay-Pal account for such a purchase. According to the report, the victim does not know how her informa-tion was compromised.

DEC. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to Yarmouth Court on Monday morning regarding a sto-len vehicle. According to a PBSO report, an anonymous caller ob-served a minor on a golf cart with what appeared to be a cable lock on the steering wheel. According to the report, when deputies made contact with the cart and its under-age driver, the golf cart had a screw driver in the ignition. The juvenile said he stole the golf cart from a nearby home because he didn’t want to walk to school. The minor was arrested.

DEC. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday afternoon to the 7-Eleven store on Okeechobee Blvd. regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, while the victim was pumping gas into her 2015 Jeep, someone entered her vehicle and removed her Coach purse with $600 in cash, Betsy Johnson ear-rings, and various debit and credit cards, along with the victim’s license and insurance card. Ac-cording to the report, there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Cypress KeyZoners Not

In Favorcontinued from page 7

of 25 percent of office in multi-use buildings.”

The second issue the owners had was the minimum when it came to office requirements. With Cypress Key, the minimum requirements are 63,000 square feet of only of-fice space. Sanchez recommended only 15 percent of non-residential building square footage provided to be office use.

Several residents attended the meeting to oppose the project.

“We believe it will have a nega-tive impact on our neighborhood, and we would like to keep the quality of our neighborhood,” said Carol Sheets, a Cypress Head resi-

dent. “There’s a bus stop for our children nearby. I’d ask you to vote as if it was your home and your children and your neighborhood.”

Chairman Richard Becher, as well as the other members of the board, were opposed to the new proposal.

“This would alter the intent and purposes of the MXD (Mixed Use Developmental District),” he said. “I feel that it would not meet with the intent of the basic MXD code. I will be voting against the request.”

Commissioner Joseph Boyle agreed.

“While you have reduced the square footage, you’ve increased retail space,” he said. “This would tell me it would be a retail shop-ping center. We don’t really have the characteristics that were origi-nally intended.”

The application was denied 4-0.

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Right now we’re at 620, and I think this time last year, we were about the same… It’s just a shame we didn’t have them all before the 11th day,” Gaugler said.

Balch also asked how parents like the new report card system.

“Amazingly, everything went very smoothly,” Gaugler said. “We had several presentations with our open houses prior to that first report card distribution, and lots of information going home.”

The report card grades were changed from using percentages

and letter grades to a number scale.“We were still able to carry on

and celebrate students’ success. Parents and students have all met the challenge and moved right along with it,” she added.

Loxahatchee Groves Vice May-or Ron Jarriel, who attended the meeting, was impressed with the choir.

“Thank you for taking time out for your veterans,” he said. “You impressed me tonight, the way you’re organized and the way you sang, and I can see how you’re the happiest school in Palm Beach County. Remember, education is the most important thing in your life. You do an outstanding job. Thank you for taking the time out to do this.”

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attempt by some commissioners to become less like Martin and St. Lucie counties and more like Broward and Dade counties.

“That should be quite disturbing for many of us,” Santamaria said. “I have heard some of you, and myself included, repeatedly say we don’t want the Browardization of Palm Beach County. I hope ev-erybody takes this very seriously.”

He noted that 37 of the 38 county municipalities had ap-proved resolutions or were in the process of approving resolutions

opposing the switch.“That pressure was quite suc-

cessful in temporarily getting the commission not to vote to join Broward and Dade,” he said. “This was probably a temporary postponement of the final decision. There is still some effort to do something. What that something is should be watched with respect to Broward and Dade.”

Santamaria said he feels it all boils down to more development.

“My own guess is that there are some powers that want additional development, commercialization and emulation of Broward, and that should really be watched very closely by this village, as well as the other 37 municipalities,” he said.

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asked about the possibility of parallel parking there, but Council-man Matt Willhite said that would also not be allowed.

“No matter what kind of parking it is, you’re potentially going to have to back out into a roadway, even if you’re parallel-parked,” he said. “It’s still a landscape and a swale, so even if you came up with another aspect of parking, it’s still not allowed.”

Stillings said the permanent solution will be to address it as part of the master plan, which does not show parking in that area.

Willhite said he thought a pro-hibition against parking on swales and in landscaping was written into the code for good reason.

“It’s a large venue, it’s busy and there’s a lot of moving parts, and that’s one of the major thorough-fares,” he said. “I’d say it’s an artery of the facility. I don’t see how they can provide an alterna-tive unless it’s somewhere else.”

Stillings said part of the plan was to provide temporary parking this year and to develop a perma-nent solution, either to relocate it or address the existing issues on Gene Mische Way.

“We’ve had challenges on this in trying to get the property owner to deal with the parking issues, which is why we’ve taken a fairly hard stance on this request,” Still-ings said.

Michael Sexton with Sexton Engineering, agent for Equestrian

Sport Productions, said the area is used primarily for stabling competition horses, and that Gene Mische Way is a private roadway within PBIEC.

The temporary accesses to Gene Mische Way are in the same places as last year, Sexton said, point-ing out that the horse trailers are brought in and taken out virtually every week, and the access points allow them to get in and out com-fortably.

Sexton said they are trying to address staff’s drainage concerns for the temporary parking by re-ducing the number of slots to 95 and installing silt fences around all of the existing drainage inlets so that cars would not park on them.

He said there is about 21 feet between the property line and Gene Mische Way, and they have utilized 18.5 feet for the parking space, and between the parking space and the road is stabilized subgrade, which holds up well throughout the season.

“What we’ve provided is the geometry that is consistent with a service road or any road through a Wellington parking lot as far as the backup distance,” Sexton said, explaining that the people who use the spaces are not spectators, but primarily grooms and people working with the riders and horses who have passes to access the area. “It’s all people who are familiar with the horse show.”

Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners and CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, said the parking and the access points along Gene Mische Way have been used for more than 10 years, but it has been

challenged the last two years after WEP purchased the barns located in Grand Prix Village.

“We went to great expense to buy those,” Bellissimo said. “They cost us more than $9 million. That allowed us to expand the interna-tional portion of the show.”

He said the access points will allow more parking with the facil-ity, which will ease parking issues along Gene Mische Way, pointing out that Gene Mische Way is a private road, and not an artery.

“Arteries go places,” Bellissimo said. “Gene Mische goes up the road and has a circle toward the end, so this road is really an access to parking.” He pointed out that there are also parking areas to the east and west of the road.

Bellissimo acknowledged that there are code issues along the road. “We understand and respect that, and we are trying to figure out a way to address that,” he said, explaining that the growth of the festival has created problems they had not anticipated. “We’re really trying to work collaboratively with village staff. Staff has issues, but we were hoping, instead of making it an either/or solution, that there is an opportunity for us to use it this year and then allow us to make some text amendments, which I believe are in process.”

Greene made a motion to ap-prove the resolution with condi-tions that include submitting a permanent parking plan by Janu-ary. The motion carried 4-1 with Willhite opposed.

The council also approved a seasonal permit for the Equestrian Village site to conduct equestrian shows from December through

April. Stillings said that last year, Equestrian Village was designated by the council as a commercial equestrian arena, and as a part of that, it set a number of condi-tions including onsite and offsite improvements.

“Several of those conditions have not been satisfied within the completion deadline, so they exercised their right to get an extension, but by doing so, that also extended their beneficial use as a commercial equestrian arena, so they are before you tonight to request use of the facility for spec-tator events,” Stillings said, adding that the permit is identical to the permit approved last year, includ-ing the conditions and number of dates and spectators.

Coates made a motion to ap-prove the permit, which carried 5-0.

The third permit was for the Ridge at Wellington to host up to 25 equestrian shows from Dec. 10 through April 15. The permit included temporary tents for 60 stalls. The Ridge is located on Palm Beach Pointe Blvd.

Stillings said the request came before the council because it ex-ceeds the number of events per year permitted for administrative approval.

Willhite asked about a provision that no trailers or RVs may be occupied when parked overnight.

Stillings said RVs can be parked there overnight but not occupied at night, although they can be used during the day as offices or for other uses.

Councilman Howard Coates made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0.

SR 7Road May

Be Delayedcontinued from page 1

handed a copy of the document, which I haven’t yet had a chance to read, but it went to [the Federal Highway Administration] at the end of last week.”

He said the FHA’s normal re-view time is 30 days, but that given the interest in the project by at least one member of Congress, it’s not clear whether the review will be done in that time. “It may need to take an additional level of review, which will delay that process a bit,” Diffenderfer said.

He said he still anticipates the FHA signing off on the FONSI report in early 2015.

Diffenderfer also commented on the MPO’s review and objections Monday to the revised financing plan that tentatively pushes the

start of the SR 7 extension from 2016 to 2020.

He said the stated reason by FDOT District Secretary James Wolfe for the funding shift was they were anticipating some delay in initial federal highway approval and a challenge from West Palm Beach.

“He did say that the department was not happy with that result… but part of the FDOT funding is-sue is every year there are projects which are delayed, and every year the department has the ability to sit down and look at its work program and the projects which are going to be delayed and do something with redeploying those funds,” Dif-fenderfer said. “This group needs to advocate to have those funds re-advanced, if you will, and/or to advocate for having other funds become available.”

He said the SR 7 project is ready to go and FDOT does not like sit-ting on those types of projects, but

if it faces litigation, FDOT is prone to reallocating available financing.

Diffenderfer pointed out that Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb had talked about advancing some money to get the project started.

SR 7 liaison Michelle Damone, an Indian Trail Improvement Dis-trict supervisor, emphasized that the project is still approved and that the MPO had voted to object to the revised state work plan.

“I think we all should, at least for a few seconds, embrace the fact that there is a victory here that the road is going to get connected to Northlake,” Damone said.

She said that some of the SR 7 funding has been shifted to widen the completed portion of the road to four lanes from Okeechobee Blvd. to Persimmon Blvd., al-though she would have preferred to have the connection completed first.

Damone suggested that the

Western Communities Council draft a resolution supporting the MPO’s objection, which members can then take back to their respec-tive elected bodies for approval.

“Unfortunately, every two years, new people get elected, and everybody has short-term memory,” Damone said. “Nobody remembers history from five years ago, and I don’t want this to get lost during those changes.”

District 6 County Commis-sioner Melissa McKinlay said it was her understanding that FDOT has to get its work plan approved by the legislature. “There is still some chance to lobby the legis-lature to get this project bumped up,” she said.

Diffenderfer said that at the MPO meeting, Wolfe was asked what the implications were of objecting to the work plan when it was supposed to reflect the priori-ties of the community.

“He said, ‘If you’re not happy

with those priorities, you need to communicate that fact,’” Dif-fenderfer said. “I think the MPO’s objection was entirely consistent with the secretary’s invitation, but there is an opportunity to influence that plan in Tallahassee.”

Western Communities Council Chair Howard Coates, a member of the Wellington Village Council, said he supported a continued effort for the completion of the road and would have no problem persuading his council to approve a resolution.

“I think we need to do every-thing possible to object to this, and try to push the envelope a bit in terms of trying to get the priorities shifted over funding,” Coates said.

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor David Swift said he would also support a resolution, and like Damone, was not happy about shifting priority to four-laning the completed section.

“The fight we’re trying to do

is get a connection through to Northlake,” Swift said.

McKinlay said the county-financed portion of the extension between Persimmon Blvd. and 60th Street is almost complete, and a ribbon-cutting is planned at 60th Street at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

McKinlay added that she was troubled that about $20 million had been reallocated to build a temporary bridge at Southern Blvd. to connect to Palm Beach while the permanent bridge was rebuilt.

Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins said that the Southern Blvd. Bridge serves only a handful of homes, while the SR 7 extension will serve thousands.

Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield made a motion to draft a resolution opposing the funding shift, which carried unanimously.

Polo StarsFun Visit To The Boys & Girls Club

continued from page 1Club Palm Beach, both in Wel-lington.

Ray Mooney, facilities director for the International Polo Club and a Boys & Girls Club board mem-ber, was instrumental in bringing the polo players to familiarize them with the club.

“I wanted to raise awareness of the Boys & Girls Club facility to the polo community,” he said. “I knew they would embrace it, love what they see, participate and really be impressed with the club, all the kids, and what the club does.”

Indeed, they were impressed with the club and all it offers.

“The Boys & Girls Club does

so much for the community, and it’s just good to see what’s going on and be in touch with our com-munity,” said Hall, himself a father to two little boys. “It’s incredible

to see all these kids — they look like they’re having a great time. I was just telling my wife, ‘What would all these kids be doing if they weren’t here?’”

To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club and the Great Futures Boys & Girls Club Polo Day, call (561) 683-3287 or visit www.bgcpbc.org.

(Above) Neil S. Hirsch, Sugar Erskine, Jeff Hall, Kris Kampsen, Nic Roldan, Brad Blake, Kenda Peterson and Ray Mooney with Boys & Girls Club kids Danay Sandoval and Ruby Silva. (Left) Nic Roldan plays foosball with the children.


Cobblestone Chiropractic & Wellness is currently holding a holiday toy drive to benefit the Sweets Foundation. Cobblestone Chiroprac-tic is located at 10233 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite B-6, near Super Target in Royal Palm Beach. Feel free to stop in and drop off your donation. For more info., call (561) 753-2225. Shown here are: (L-R) massage therapist Steve Hinton, practice administrator Maria Mammales, receptionist Nicole Johnson, chiropractic assistant Jessica Casillas and chiropractor Dr. Dean Mammales.

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NEWSWELLINGTON ROTARY PRESENTS INAUGURAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AT IPC

David Hoffman, Ron Neal, Mason Phelps and Todd Genard. Shawn and Vicki Whisenhant with Don Gross.

Bayron Velasquez, Miguel Velasquez, Nicki Brower, Chef Yo, Aaron Menitoff, Julie Menitoff, Angel Jerez, Marvin Velasquez,

Hakim Mouslim and bartender Steve Bedouin (back).

The Wellington Rotary Club presented its inaugural Wellington Wine & Food Festival on Friday, Dec. 5 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The fundraiser supported the Wellington Rotary Club Foundation’s charitable endeavors, such as Back to Basics, the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, the Lord’s Place and more. Wine and food tastings were provided by local businesses, while at-tendees enjoyed live entertainment and an auction. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Mel Borrego and Lisa Bodell.Pauline Lopez, Jasmine Velez, PBSO Chief

Deputy Mike Gauger and Steve Lavine.

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Whole Foods Market.Walter O’Brien and IvetteNaftal of Jordan’s Bistro.

Tom and Regis Wenhamvisit the Saloon.

Birthday boys LarryKemp and Chris Zeller. Helene McLean, Lorrie Browne and Tim Chance. Chris and Maggie Zeller.

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BusinessLakeside Medical Center A ‘Top Performer’Lakeside Medical Center has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. Lakeside Medical Center was rec-ognized as part of the Joint Commission’s 2014 an-nual report, “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. Page 27

SportsWellington Classic Tourney HelpsPromote LacrosseThe Wellington Lacrosse Club hosted its third an-nual Wellington Lacrosse Classic last weekend at Village Park on Pierson Road. Teams from all over Florida gathered for the two-day tournament. Clubs competed in various age groups with divisions for boys and girls from ages 9 to 18. Page 31

Spending Black Friday Visiting Local Tack StoresWhile Thanksgiving shopping is out of the question, Ellen Rosen-berg usually spends Black Friday visiting local tack stores. This year, she visited two stores: the Tackeria for its longstanding Thanksgiving sale, and the new Dover Saddlery, which had just opened the previous week. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

Bronco Soccer Girls Defeat Visiting WolverinesOn Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity soccer team hosted rival Wellington High School and held on to defeat the Wolverines 4-3 under a rain-filled sky. Both teams would exchange the lead, but errors on defense proved costly for the Wolverines. Page 31

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Tales From The Trails

By Ellen Rosenberg

As far as I’m concerned, Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends, relaxing around the table, catching up on the year and, of course, eating way too much. I get more than a little cranky at how the corporate world is trying to whittle down this family-oriented holiday. Spend more, they insist. And spend sooner. After all, Christmas is right around the corner, and you have to buy things right now!

But there’s time for that. Christmas (and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa) will all arrive, and I resent the encroachment on the time that should be spent with people we love. So, I never go rushing off at earlier and earlier hours, starting now on Thanksgiving itself. I shake my head in bewilderment at the people who set up tents outside stores. They’re miss-ing the more important point. It’s not about acquiring things; it’s about spending quality time with people.

With that rant off my chest, I will say that each year I visit only tack shops on Black Friday. I usually have one or two items in mind I could use, and I always like to see what’s available and what’s on sale, without going too crazy. This year, there were two stores to visit: the Tackeria, of course (I had my postcard in hand), and the new Dover Saddlery, which had just opened the previous week.

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The Tackeria was bursting at the seams, as usual, with vendors and special sales out on the sidewalk, enjoying the glorious cool weather. Browsers crowded the aisles, trying on boots, jackets and shirts, collecting brushes and Breyer models, sitting in saddles and contemplating bridles. “It has been good and busy,” said sales associate Pam Shelp.

Pam used to be my neighbor. We raised a couple of PMU colts together. That’s the other thing about moseying through the Tackeria: It’s the neighborhood gathering place where you connect with friends. “We’ve got lots of great deals. Breeches are moving well, along with whips and barn stuff — buckets, stall chains and halters,” Pam continued.

She rushed off to help someone else, and I waved to Lou Cuthbertson, the store man-ager. “We were swamped early on,” Lou said. “We’re holding a lot of free drawings this year, giving away more than $9,000 in free raffle items. There’s an M. Toulose saddle, riding coats, some high-end saddle pads, a ton of stuff.”

In fact, not a minute later, I heard my name

called as owner Tony Coppola pulled my post-card out of the box. I won a cute horse-fabric covered pillow.

“Everything in the store is on sale,” Lou continued. “Most of the saddles are marked down, plus you get a free bridle when you buy a saddle. Helmets are 20 percent off, and whips, crops, spurs and spur straps are 25 percent off. We’ve got a good deal on Sergio Grasso boots and San Remo boots.”

I almost wished I needed a new pair of boots, but the only thing on my list was a bottle of Lexol. However, a very cute bridle called to me as I walked past. At just $49, there was no way I was leaving that.

Customers were lined up at the registers. Paige, born and raised in Wellington, had a nice collection going when she suddenly remembered she also needed three more feed buckets and took off down the aisle to retrieve them. “It’s the first time I’ve been here in a while,” she said. “I got halters, reins, farm stuff and clipper blades. I love that it’s all on sale, and there’s lots to choose from.”

Janice had come all the way from Naples. “We come for the sale each year,” she said, perusing the shirts. “We have three horses. I’m getting gifts, lead lines and clothing. There’s nothing like the Tackeria back home. We love

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So, just in time for the holiday season, Choice of Champions is excited to introduce its newest method of giving back to the equine community — the “Friends Helping Friends Campaign.”

Through the campaign, Choice of Champions invites equestrians and horse enthusiasts to work to-gether to give horses the top-quality supplements that they deserve. The “Friends Helping Friends Cam-paign” features a contest in which

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Nominators can visit either the Choice of Champions International web site (www.choiceofchamps.com) or Facebook page to enter a friend to win. The nominations must be in by Dec. 30, and contest win-ners will be announced Jan. 5. The two lucky winners will each receive an entire year’s worth of Choice of Champions supplements.

Choice of Champions owner and President Allyn Maix is excited to host this contest. “I’m grateful that I have a nice business, so this is my way of giving back,” she explained.

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Many top international riders are devoted customers of Choice of Champions, including 2014 U.S. Dressage Finals Grand Prix Cham-pion Devon Kane and internation-ally successful Danish rider Mikala Munter Gundersen.

“I use the Super Joint Solution and Ulcer Shield every day. I feel that my horses in general are more healthy. I

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BUSINESS NEWSLakeside Medical Center A ‘Top Performer’Lakeside Medical Center has been

recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission, the leading ac-creditor of healthcare organizations in the United States.

Lakeside Medical Center was recognized as part of the Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report, “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in ac-countability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneu-monia and surgical care.

Lakeside Medical Center, owned and operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County and the county’s only public hospital, is one of 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2013 Top Per-former distinction.

“We are honored to receive this distinction from the Joint Commis-sion,” said Ronald J. Wiewora, the district’s chief executive and chief medical officer. “The dedication and commitment of the physicians, nurses and staff at Lakeside Medical Center to provide high-quality acute care in the western, rural region of Palm Beach County known as the Glades is reflected in this exemplary recognition.”

The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for improving

performance on evidence-based in-terventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions.

“This national recognition un-derscores the Health Care Dis-trict’s commitment to operating a safety-net hospital that provides high-quality care to all citizens of the Glades, including the region’s medically underserved population,” said Carol A. Roberts, chair of the Health Care District Board of Com-missioners.

This is the second year Lakeside Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer. Lakeside Med-ical Center was recognized in 2011 for its performance on accountabil-ity measure data for heart failure,

pneumonia and surgical care.“At Lakeside Medical Center, we

understand that providing high-qual-ity care and a positive hospital expe-rience are important to our patients,” said Darcy J. Davis, chief financial officer and chief operations officer. “This recognition underscores the commitment our physicians and staff have made to delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care through evidence-based medicine.”

“We are proud of our Lakeside Medical Center staff for receiving this prestigious recognition from The Joint Commission,” added Thomas J. Leach, hospital admin-istrator.

To be a 2013 Top Performer, hos-pitals had to meet three performance

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criteria based on 2013 accountability measure data, including: achieving cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures; achieving performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported account-ability measure where there were at least 30 denominator cases; and hav-ing at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and (within that measure set) all applicable individual account-ability measures had a performance rate of 95 percent or above.

“Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care,” said Mark R. Chassin, pres-ident and CEO of the Joint Com-mission. “I commend the efforts of Lakeside Medical Center for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions.”

“We are very pleased that Lake-side Medical Center has again been recognized as a Top Performer,” said Juan C. Cocuy, chairman of the Glades Rural Area Support Board, which oversees the 70-bed hospital. “This recognition shows our com-mitment to continually improving patient outcomes.”

For more information about Lake-side Medical Center, visit www.lakesidemedical.org.

Lakeside Medical Center is Palm Beach County’s only public hospital.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Bronco Soccer Girls Hold On To Defeat Wolverines 4-3

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Wellington Classic Tourney Helps Promote Lacrosse

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Palm Beach Central’s Aubrey Megrath andWellington’s Abigail Bryan battle for the ball.

By Gene NardiTown-Crier Staff Report

The Wellington Lacrosse Club hosted its third annual Wellington Lacrosse Classic last weekend at Village Park on Pierson Road. Teams from all over Florida gath-ered for the two-day tournament. Clubs competed in various age groups with divisions for boys and girls from ages 9 to 18.

The tournament has expanded each year since its inception. The inaugural year started with 37 teams competing, 54 in the second year. This year, the event grew to 87

teams from Tampa to Miami. “The tournament has grown tremendously in three years,” Tournament Director Joe Calby said.

Eight fields were used within the park to accommodate all the teams. It also marked the first year that all of the age divisions were represented. Teams participated in pool-play and competed for a playoff position in each division. Teams in the playoff brackets then battled to be crowned tournament champion.

The purpose of the tournament is two-fold; it promotes the sport of lacrosse while raising money for

the Wellington High School lacrosse team. Since athletics in the public schools mostly depend on fundrais-ers, sponsorship and hard work by team members and their families is needed to raise the money necessary to maintain any program successful-ly. The tournament directs its efforts specifically in those areas. Coaches and parents volunteer their time planning and preparing, months in advance. They work the tournament in various capacities as well. Players and students can also volunteer to earn community service hours.

“Our staff has been great in

Wellington Lacrosse Club midfielder Owen Thompson takesa shot on goal in the team’s second game of the tournament.

contributing to the success of this tournament and the facilities as well. The turf is well-kept,” Calby said.

If spectators were hungry, they did not have to travel far; the tournament provided food at the concession stand during the two-day event. Volunteers worked diligently over hot grills to provide hamburgers and hotdogs, keeping up with the high demand.

The Wellington Lacrosse Club had four teams that participated in the event, a U-11, U-13, “Rising Stars” U-17 team and high school U-19 team. The U-13 team won the

championship crown 7-6 against FCA Blue.

The club has also experienced much success off the field. The Wellington lacrosse community has created a sense of unity, in such a way that alumni return each year to assist with the operations of the tournament.

Calby was already looking for-ward to next year’s tournament. “It’s already in the works,” he said. “It will always be the first weekend in December.”

For more information about the Wellington Lacrosse Club or the Wellington Lacrosse Classic, visit www.wellingtonlaxclub.com.

By Gene NardiTown-Crier Staff Report

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity soccer team hosted rival Wellington High School and held on to defeat the Wolverines 4-3 under a rain-filled sky.

Both teams would exchange the

lead, but errors on defense proved costly for the Wolverines, and the Broncos (10-0-1) were able to cap-italize and hold off a late Wellington rally for the win.

Wellington (7-2) drew first blood in the sixth minute when outside midfielder Samantha Sullivan took a ball down the side and crossed it

into the box to Brooke Mucino, who landed a shot that found the back of the net to give the Wolverines an early 1-0 lead.

Palm Beach Central responded 13 minutes later when striker Amber Agrillo took a ball from the 17-yard line just inside the box and drilled a shot past the Wellington goalkeeper

for the equalizing goal.Both teams battled for possession,

occasionally putting together attacks on goal. Both keepers came up with big saves to keep the score locked 1-1 at the end of the first half.

Wellington came out into the sec-ond half amped to take the lead. In the first 30 seconds of play, Mucino

got her second score when she took a shot to the left corner of the net, beating the Bronco goalkeeper for a 2-1 lead.

The Wolverines continued to pres-

Wellington Lacrosse Club U-11 attacker Ben Mezatries to block the FCA goalie’s pass after a save.

Palm Beach Central midfielder Aubrey Megrath goes

up for a header.Palm Beach Central defender Mary Barrentine tries todefend against Wellington striker Samantha Grebinar.

Wellington Lacrosse Club U-13 midfielder Matt Granaroli

moves the ball up field.

See SOCCER, page 33


SPORTS & RECREATION

Elementary members of Team Wellington were invited to twirl at the eighth annual Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Festival of Trees Gala on Friday, Dec. 5. Under the instruction of coach Adrienne Brady, the twirlers entertained guests with a lighted performance to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” with glowing batons. This year’s gala theme — Honoring Our Fifty States — featured more than 25 spectac-ular trees decorated celebrating Americana. For more information, visit www.ansg.org or call (561) 832-5328. Front row: Carly LaBorde, Grace Essery, Dania Kanhai, Shaelin Pagan and Kayli Figueroa; back row: Margaret Hunt, Nicole Jakimowicz, Taylor Shackelford, Eve Essery and KerryAnne Farrel.

WELLINGTON TWIRLERS AT SCULPTURE GARDENS

The Wellington High School wrestling team competed at the Battle at the Beach Duals at Park Vista High School last weekend, finishing in first place. The team finished with a 9-0 record. Highlights included defeating Olympic Heights, Tampa Jesuit, Jensen Beach, Riverdale, Jupiter and Clay. Individually, ninth grader Jared Abramson went undefeated 9-0 at 106 pounds. Also, senior Andrew Mitchell finished 7-2 at 113 pounds to capture his 100th career win. He had wins over two-time state place winner Alex Radli from Jupiter, and the top-ranked wrestler in the Class 2A state rankings from Tampa Jesuit, Jarret Roop.

Anthony Gabriele and Mary Janiga, college-bound high school seniors from Wellington, were the biggest winners last Sunday in the South Florida PGA’s Junior Tour Championship. Each won overall honors for the second time during weekend play on the Wanamaker course at the PGA Golf Club to

clinch Player of the Year honors.Gabriele, 18, home-schooled and

headed for the College of Charleston in South Carolina next month, shot 70-74/144 for his seventh win in nine Junior Tour starts this year, du-plicating his 2012 season in posting the weekend’s low score.

Janiga, 17, swept girls overall

honors for the second straight year with 74-70/144. She made 10 bird-ies — seven Sunday — and five bogeys each round. It was Janiga’s fourth SFPGA title of the season. This summer, she will move from the American Heritage School in Delray Beach to Mercer University in Macon, Ga.

Wellington Golfers Win At PGA’s Junior Tour

WHS WRESTLERS WIN AT PARK VISTA


SPORTS & RECREATIONRosenbergBlack Friday

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continued from page 25the prices and selection. This is a great store and a great town. I wish I lived here.”

Lorraine from Loxahatchee had come with her two granddaughters, Mia, 11, and Makayla, 4. “I’m getting them paddock boots and breeches,” she said. “We always find what we’re after each year. It’s an awesome sale.”

Louise and her daughter, Jessica, both from Wellington, had come to explore. “It’s our first time ever at this sale,” Louise said. “We usually stay at home and make fun of all those people who rush off for the sales, but now I understand why people do this. It’s great. We’re look-ing for saddle pads and a seat cover.”

Dover Saddlery, located at 11120 S. Crown Way, had a different feel. Products were spaced out more, and the aisles were moderately busy.

“Things have been going great,” said product advisor Holly. “We’ve got terrific sales on riding boots, saddle pads, gloves and apparel. Our bestselling items so far have been riding boots and helmets.

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continued from page 31sure the Bronco defense for the next 10 minutes with calculated passing and putting the ball in front of the net, taking shots on goal.

The Broncos got the break they needed on a broken defensive play when the Wellington defender passed back to the goalkeeper. The ball was quickly intercepted by Agrillo, who beat the Wellington goalkeeper and walked it in to even the score 2-2.

Aubrey Megrath scored for the Broncos and gave Palm Beach Central its first lead of the game when she placed a high ball over the defense, beating the Wolverine keeper for the go-ahead goal.

Less than a minute later, Wel-lington striker Samantha Grebinar launched a shot that put the Wolver-ines even again at 3-3.

With less than 20 minutes to play, Agrillo struck again for the Broncos, battling for possession, and got by the Wellington defender. She took a shot on goal that was initially saved by an advancing Wolverine keeper. Off the deflection, Agrillo and the Wellington defender raced to the ball as it bounced toward the goal. The Wellington defender got to the ball first but could not clear the ball as it bounced into the Wellington net, and the Broncos took a 4-3 lead.

Palm Beach Central was able to defend against a late Wellington rally and hold on to the win.

Agrillo earned a hat trick with three goals. Mucino is credited with two goals for Wellington.

With the win, the Broncos extend-ed their unbeaten streak to 11 on the season, and Wellington fell to 7-2.

Wellington’s Riley Nicholson and Palm BeachCentral’s Amber Agrillo battle for possession.

PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Sometimes it’s a little quieter, like now, and sometimes it’s really busy. Customers seem to come in spurts.”

Emily and her daughters had come from Aspen, Colo., to visit family and stopped in to shop.

“We love our local Dover store back in Colorado,” she said. “We’re loyal customers. We like coming to

the stores and being able to handle and try on items. When you order online, sometimes you end up re-turning things because they don’t ex-actly fit. We like visiting and seeing the new, exciting items. They’ve got a good selection and good prices.”

Amanda, down from Sebastian to visit friends, also stopped in. She

doesn’t have a horse — yet.“I’d like a show coat, breeches,

polo wraps and a saddle pad. It’s my first time in this store. It’s very nice,” she said. “I’m just looking and dreaming.”

(Right) Saddles line the wall at Dover Saddlery in Wellington.

Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Yu-Gi-Oh, anime, Wii games and more. Snacks will be pro-vided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ As-sociation will hold its annual potluck dinner on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Pres-byterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd). Bring a salad or main meal item to share. The LGLA will provide appetizers, soft drinks and dessert. Bring a $5 grab bag gift or gag gift to exchange if you wish. Call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875 [email protected] for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Trivia Night on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Form a team or compete alone in a stimulating game of trivia. Bragging rights and prizes will be awarded. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The American Big Band touring show is back with a new Christmas production, Home for the Holidays, on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade Campus (1977 College Drive) performing holiday hits from Bing to Bublé. For more information, call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

Friday, Dec. 19• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.)

will host Craft for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Friday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class Friday, Dec. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Satur-day through Tuesday, Dec. 20-23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must be able to attend all five class dates to complete the certification, must be at least 15 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously and pick up a brick from a water depth of 10 feet. The registration fee is $235 and includes the lifeguarding course, cer-tification and materials. To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) or call (561) 791-4770.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk at the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Friday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. Meet outside the nature center main door. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The next Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Drive) will be Friday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Holiday Classics Story Time with an activity and snacks Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Disney’s A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail [email protected].

15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Dec. 16• The Kravis on Broadway series will feature

The Book of Mormon from Tuesday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., call the box office at (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 17• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will

host Gamerz Day for ages 12 to 17 on Wednes-day, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join a game of Yu-Gi-Oh!, play Smash Bros. or other Wii games, or try a new board game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Could You Pass the Test?” for adults Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Palm Beach County Bar Association in a free and fun game of Knowledge Bingo to test your knowledge of the U.S. and Florida constitutions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Hanukkah story time, activity and snack Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

Thursday, Dec. 18• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill

Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. The cost is $2 per child. Reservations are required. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte for the Holidays for ages 17 and up Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Grab some scissors and make dec-orative, lacey, paper creations for the holidays. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Catch That Gingerbread Man!” for all ages Thursday, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to and participate in a slightly silly gingerbread man story and decorate some delicious cookies. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Cube-tastic Craft Time for ages 9 to 14 on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Construct your own cube crafts of favorite television and game characters by just cutting and folding. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Jack Flash Band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern

inoes, Rummikub, Trivial Pursuit or Pictionary. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Sunday, Dec. 14• Wellington’s third annual Jingle Bell Run will

take place Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 a.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Visit www.active.com or www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk at Caloosa Park (1300 SW 35th Ave., Boynton Beach) on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. Meet in the back of the park near the restrooms. Bring a picnic lunch. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com or call (561) 792-9260.

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will present the 31st annual Wel-lington Holiday Parade on Sunday, Dec. 14, sponsored by the Wellington Preservation Coali-tion and the Schumacher Family of Dealerships. The Holiday Park at the Wellington Amphitheater opens at noon, and the parade begins at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Welling-ton Trace, and heads along Forest Hill Blvd. to the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach Concert in the Park Series will continue Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. with the Solid Brass Tribute to Horn Bands. Refreshments will be available for purchase by food vendors designated for the concert series. Pets are welcome on a leash. Bring your own seating. All concerts are rain or shine. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.

• The Palm Beach Pops is kicking off its 2014-15 season with a Holiday Spectacular featuring the award-winning vocal group Manhattan Transfer on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more info., visit www.palmbeachpops.org or call (561) 832-7677.

Monday, Dec. 15• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive)

will host Art Club for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Live through your art by explor-ing different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Cypress Trails Elemen-tary School book fair fundraiser Monday, Dec.

Saturday, Dec. 13• The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center 7500

Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Palm Beach County Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show on Satur-day, Dec. 13. For more information, call (561) 966-7090.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Mil-itary Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Tropical Gardening School on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Has your garden lost the luster that it once had? This workshop will help you bring excitement back. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Consumer Reports Online on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Need help with your holiday shopping? Not sure which smart phone, tablet or coffee maker to choose? The business librarian will show how to access Consumer Reports by using your library card. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free nature walk for all ages Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the plants and animals that live in the local community. No reservations are needed. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle and Shake for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy wiggling and shaking to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments, all in the name of reading readiness. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Disney’s Frozen story time, sing-along’s, activities and a snack Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Treats for ages 2 to 6 on Satur-day, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Hear some sugary stories and songs, and create a scrumptious craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host casual Kimono Culture Demonstrations on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $5 with paid museum admission. Visit www.morikami.org or call (561) 495-0233 for more info.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Riana Milne, author of Live Beyond Your Dreams on Saturday, Dec. 13 at noon. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Board Game Day for adults Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun, relaxing afternoon playing Uno, Scrabble, Monopoly, Sorry, Dom-


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WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779

COMPUTER REPAIR

D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spy-ware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

DRIVEWAY REPAIR

D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING com-mercial and residential. Patching pot-holes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money al l work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

ERRANDS

PICKUP GROCERIES HOME AND PET SUPPLIES — Kitchen organizing wait for appointments in your home, etc. References avai lable. 561-707-2834

FLOORING C O M P L E T E F L O O R I N G R E M O V-AL! BEST RATES! ALL TYPES OF FLOORS! — Your local flooring store and more. www.buyithereflooring.com 561-333-2306 [email protected]

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ANMAR CO.—James’ All Around Handy-man Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

HOUSECLEANING EXPERIENCED — reliable local references. Pet sitting available. Call Charlene 561-572-1782

LAWN SERVICE

YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — High Quality, affordable yard maintenance serving the Loxahatchee area. NO CONTRACTS!. Locally Owned & Operated. 561-320-1118

NEW FLOORING

BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Be-tween Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

PAINTING

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pres-sure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, pa-tios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 3 0 9 - 6 9 7 5 o r v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

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

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. residen-tial painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs wel-come. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Op-erated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

| PLUMBING

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

PRESSURE CLEANING

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINT-ING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, drive-ways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r p a i n t i n g . Cert i f ied pressure cleaning & paint-i ng con t rac to r. L i c . #U21552 Ca l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurec lean ingandpa in t ing .com

ROOFING

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

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

SECURITY

SECURITY — American owned local se-curity company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SCREENING

JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening. Stay tight,wrin-kle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Com-p l e t e r e p a i r o f a l l t y p e s o f s y s -t e m s . O w n e r O p e r a t e d . M i c h a e l 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

FOR SALE


EMPLOYMENT

OFFICE SPACELAW OFFICE TO SHARE: ROYAL PALM BEACH/WELLINGTON Fully furnished executive office $550 per month additional secretarial office $200. Incudes all utilities, use of copier/scanner, use of conference room, reception, kitchen, file cabinets, 561-793-1200 ext. 1

FOR RENT - GREENACRES

ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

REAL ESTATE

BLACK LEATHER SOFA & LOVE SEAT: Slate tile coffee table and end tables, paid. $3,000 new. asking $950. Call 561-282-7450

EASY BIZ NUMBER — for Wellington and Royal Palm Beach! Available immediately. Call 561-795-7777 and leave a message.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT


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TENNESSEE LAND FOR SALE

TENNESSEE LAND — 12 Ac res for sale in Equestr ian neighborhood with 3 miles of riding trails. Call Dixon Team Kel ler Wi l l iams 423-883-0656

HOUSE FOR SALE - WELLINGTON

OWNER FINANCING — For lovely 4BR/41/2 BA Custom pool home with geor-gous sunsets on the lake in Polo West Asking $618,000. MUST SEE! 3 0 2 - 3 4 4 - 4 4 6 8

HOUSEKEEPING — Detail orientated, experienced, reliable, trustworthy house-keeper, seeks full time/part time position additional duties laundry, ironing, lov-ing pet care, shopping, running errands, etc. references furnished upon request, Florida resident over 20 years, born in Maine call 561-324-5166 or 561-656-1777.

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS— Located behind Al Packer West off Southern Blvd. Tires for autos, trucks and commercial vehicles. 561-790-7228. 587 105 Ave. N. Unit 28, Royal Palm Beach.

TREE SERVICE

TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operat-ed Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our websi te at dmyoungtreeserv ice.com

WALLPAPERING

PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Profession-al Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References avai lable. 561-795-5263

WATER TREATMENT

NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400


HERE’S MY CARD December 12 - December 18, 2014 www.gotowncrier.com The Town-Crier

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PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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New Location! New Showroom!

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