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The Young Professionals of Wellington hosted Xcelerate Wellington 3.0 on Saturday, March 31 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Matteo Ferrer finished in first place with his Versattire business shirts pitch and business plan, winning the grand prize of $10,000. Jenny Levin won the Homegrown People’s Choice Award with her Mind Games pitch, claiming a $2,500 grant.

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JustWorld International hosted a “Thank You Asado” for volunteers, sponsors and supporters on Thursday, March 29 at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington. Shown above are JustWorld Ambassador Coordinator Molly McDougall, Kristina Welling with Longines and JustWorld Development Manager Ariana Coniglio. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The Easter Bunny Visits Patients & Families At Palms West Hospital

The Easter Bunny stopped by the Children’s Hospital at Palms West on Thursday, March 29. Along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Pepsi representatives, the Easter Foundation’s bunny visited patients in the NICU, pediatric ward, pediatric intensive care unit and the emergency room to help celebrate the holiday.

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HomeSafe Holds Eighth Annual ‘Jump For HomeSafe’ At PBIEC

On Saturday, March 31, HomeSafe hosted its eighth annual Jump for HomeSafe at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center with local competitive rider Emma Heise serving as the event chair. HomeSafe provides comprehensive programs preventing new cases of violence, protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence, and preparing children and families for safer, more productive lives. Page 19

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Equestrian Plan Of Action Heads To Wellington Council

By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee voted Wednesday, April 4 to recommend that the Wellington Village Council approve the committee’s Equestrian Plan of Action that has been undergoing development since it was first discussed in 2010.

The committee’s goal is to set guidelines when it comes to equestrian growth and expansion in the village.

During the past two years, the committee has compiled the detailed plan to address the needs and issues experienced by the equestrian community, as well as the impact of the equestrian industry on surrounding areas.

Project Director Michael O’Dell explained the plan of action as the committee’s goals and milestones.

The committee narrowed down

the plan of action to cover six key categories: community interdependence, economic impact, horse sports and tourism, land use, infrastructure and environmental management.

Within the plan, each category lists different questions raised about pressing matters within the community of equestrians and non-equestrians. Along with the possible concerns, there are recommendations provided by the committee.

The plan of action topics are not new subjects for the world of equestrians, or for the people of Wellington, but the committee’s objective is to create reliable structures that will set the foundation for a more organized way of approaching equestrian-related concerns, necessities and plans for the future.

O’Dell said that when trans-

mitting this plan to the elected officials, “We can explain to them that this is your work product, that this document essentially lays out your work plan for the next couple of years.”

O’Dell went on to describe this as one step in many that will come, as hard work will follow the approval of the plan.

“You will have in-depth discussions on some of these matters, and some of the discussions will obviously come down to dollars and cents,” explained O’Dell, who said that the village hasn’t yet put dollars toward many of the items contained in the document, and part of the discussion will be the assemblage of what everything will cost and decisions on who will pay for it. “So, further discussion, fine-tuning, coming up with [recommendations] will then be See ACTION PLAN, page 17

Indian Trail Signs Agreement To Accept GL Homes’ 640-Acre Donation

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a final agreement for GL Homes’ donation of 640 acres of land to be used for water storage last week.

GL Homes offered the land to ITID as one of the conditions for Palm Beach County’s approval of its development of approximately 4,872 acres northwest of The Acreage. GL was required to place a deed conveying the property to ITID by April 1, placing the property in escrow until all terms are met by both parties.

The agreement was approved at ITID’s rescheduled meeting on Thursday, March 29.

The Palm Beach County Com-

mission gave approval for the privately initiated comprehensive plan amendment on Sept. 22, 2016 to GL Homes’ Indian Trails Grove application for a change in density from 0.1 to 0.8 dwelling units per acre on the property.

The approval allows for the development of approximately 3,592 acres of the property, leaving approximately 1,279 acres retained as agricultural use. This would allow up to 3,897 homes and 350,000 square feet of commercial use on the land.

ITID Attorney Frank Palin said district staff had been meeting with GL Homes over the past month on the terms of the agreement.

“We’ve come to an agreement, and we understand the needs of See ITID, page 4

WELLINGTON EGG HUNT

The Village of Wellington held its annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at the Village Park softball fields. Children from ages 2 through 10 were welcomed to participate in the hunt, with four fields designated for the different age groups. Two lucky winners of each egg hunt won special prizes. Shown above, Savannah Williams opens her eggs. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Groves Council Wellington Vital For Riders Heading To World Cup In Paris Listens To Plan For Aldi, Wawa & Bank

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Quite a few riders in dressage and show jumping qualified during Wellington’s 12-week winter series for the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final and FEI World

Cup Dressage Final taking place next week in Paris.

The entire group will fly their horses from Miami to Paris for 10 days to compete in the indoor final against the best in the world. Top riders from the two disciplines will

Laura Graves and Verdades ride in Wellington.

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be in Paris from April 10-15, having completed a long and difficult World Cup qualifying process.

The 2018 Longines FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final and the FEI World Cup Dressage Final will take place at the AccorHotels Arena, formerly known as Paris Bercy Arena, located on the Boulevard de Bercy in central Paris. Major sporting events, including the ATP Tour tennis tournament Paris Masters, have been held at the venue. As one of France’s largest concert venues, and known for its unique pyramid shape, the indoor arena has hosted global megastars such as Madonna, Céline Dion, Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue and U2, among many others.

Paris will welcome 18 horseand-rider combinations in dressage representing 13 countries at the 33rd FEI World Cup Dressage Final. In show jumping, the 40 best riders in the world will compete head-to-head.

Five of the 18 dressage riders competed this winter in Wellington, including Sweden’s Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén, Americans See WORLD CUP, page 7

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Loxahatchee Groves Town Council members held a workshop Tuesday to hear plans for the Groves Town Center’s request for an amendment to allow it to reduce its buffer from 50 feet to 25 feet along B Road and Southern Blvd.

Matthew Barnes, the principal planner for Akerman LLP, representing property owner Delaware North, whose two subsidiary companies own the 90-acre Town Center Planned Unit Development, said he and other representatives were there to present a proposed amendment to the PUD that was approved in 2013 to allow adjustments from what was proposed in the original site plan.

Barnes explained that an Aldi grocery store, Wawa convenience store and a Chase Bank branch in the southwest corner of the site are the first phase of the PUD, which also has plans for a senior care center and office space.

“I think that it’s important to

note that this PUD amendment does not seek to increase the maximum allowable floor area,” he said. “We’re not seeking any new uses that weren’t previously contemplated, so it’s all within the same scope of the prior PUD.” Barnes also noted that the project has already spent about $1 million sharing the cost of improving B Road, although it has not yet begun development.

“While the narrower buffers along B Road and Southern Blvd. are being proposed to be modified, the more substantial buffers along the back, the 300-foot and the 100foot buffers along the north and the east side are not being proposed to be modified at all,” he said. “They will be for conservation and equestrian trails only.”

Barnes said he and developer representatives had attended a Roadway, Equestrian, Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee meeting in January, where they agreed to prepare and submit a site See LOX COUNCIL, page 4

STEAM Program Prepares Students For The Future

By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report For the past two years, the staff and teachers at H.L. Johnson Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach have been making changes to prepare their students for jobs of the future.

H.L. Johnson implemented a school-wide STEAM program to provide students with a head start in advanced science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.

Assistant Principal Cyndie Wolf implemented the STEAM program. She believes that children deserve the resources and opportunity to excel in the subjects that will professionally benefit them, 15 years into the future.

“I think it is really important

for today’s youth to have a strong background in sciences, technologies and engineering for the jobs that will be available in the future,” Wolf explained. “The jobs that they will have probably don’t even exist yet, so it is important that they know and understand technology.”

Many schools have implemented a STEM program in recent years, providing children with courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but, currently, H.L. Johnson is the district’s only STEAM elementary school in the central region of Palm Beach County, as they incorporate art courses as well.

Students are taught the value and interchangeability of art within the sciences, and they learn that

every scientific or technological project has an artistic design.

“The arts and sciences go handin-hand,” STEAM resource teacher Suzanne Adams said. “Anything that is designed, like a graphic design, has to be aesthetically pleasing, but also has to [function] technologically.”

The STEAM courses, which are part of all kindergarten through fifth-grade fine arts rotations, are to help students build skill in problem solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration.

Students often work together on projects, on which they learn to share technological and artistic tasks.

“A great coder may not be that See STEAM, page 4

Katie Johnson, Grace Power, Daniel Galambos and Travis Robinson code one of the school’s Dash robots.

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The Vivian & Adrienne Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund Holds Fundraising Tea Party

The Vivian & Adrienne Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund held its annual Fundraising Tea Party at the Madison Green Country Club in Royal Palm Beach on Sunday, March 25. This year’s theme had an Afrocentric flair, where ladies and gents were adorned in African attire, as well as traditional attire.

The afternoon’s entertainment included a fashion show by Yvette Scotts of Loving People Couture Boutique, an elegant hat show by designer Audrey Smith and an auction/sale with donations from Dilowayo’s Af-

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rican Art, all to the tunes of DJ OG Smith’s Top Ranking Sound.

The Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 to encourage and assist graduating Eagle Scouts of CAFCI’s Troop 111. The fund expanded, sponsoring a yearly scholarship for both My Brother’s/ Sister’s Keeper Charitable Trust and CAFCI’s Student Assistance Program. In the last 14 years, the fund has awarded 41 scholarships thanks to fundraising events and the generosity of donors. Photos by Denise Fleischman/Town-Crier

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Versattire Shirt Pitch Takes Top Prize At Xcelerate Wellington

By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report The Young Professionals of Wellington hosted Xcelerate Wellington 3.0 on Saturday, March 31 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The competition coincided with the final

weekend of the Winter Equestrian Festival and was held just before the start of the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix.

In this year’s business competition, Matteo Ferrer finished in first place with his Versattire business shirts pitch and business

plan, winning the grand prize of $10,000, awarded by Equestrian Sport Productions. Jenny Levin won the Homegrown People’s Choice Award with her Mind Games pitch, claiming a $2,500 grant, sponsored by BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

Ferrer pitched his idea to a judging panel made up of Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners, which owns and operates the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and the International Polo Club Palm Beach; Jeff Brown,

Jenny Levin (center) accepts the Homegrown People’s Choice Award.

Mark Bellissimo, Xcelerate 3.0 winner Matteo Ferrer, Robbin Lee and Jeff Brown.

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businessman, investor and mentor; Howard Dvorkin, founder and CEO of Consolidated Credit; and Robbin Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Ferrer, who is the head designer and CEO of Versattire, pitched the business shirts concept after a small launch of the company last month. “[We] sold to about 150 to 200 people,” he explained.

The Versattire business shirts are manufactured in Boca Raton and were described as comfortable, functional and reliable dress shirts. More specifically, Ferrer credited the shirts with being some of the only shirts on the market that will stay tucked in, will not show any sweat marks and are made to stretch and shape to one’s body, since they are made with a unique California-produced polyester blend.

“Versattire is a business that has created the most comfortable business shirt in the world,” Ferrer said.

Bellissimo attested to the softer and more comfortable feel of the product, saying that he would wear it to hang out at home. “I probably wouldn’t wear it with a suit and tie,” he said.

The target market for the small retail business is mainly the Generation X and Millennial age groups, which is generally anyone between 25 and 45 years old.

After judges Bellissimo and Brown pointed out some risks in joining such a competitive market, Ferrer showed optimism about Versattire’s future as a clothing manufacturer.

“It is a tough space, but we have a new industry and market. There are so many men and women who need and wear dress shirts every day,” Ferrer said.

Currently, Versattire business shirts are sold in black or white (for men and women) at a price of $98 per shirt. Ferrer hopes to expand color selections with the $10,000 prize money.

“We are going to be looking at different colors and patterns, [as well as] the short sleeve market in South Florida,” Ferrer said.

For more information about the product, visit www.myversattire. com.

The competition offered a range of other ideas to the judges. Logan Rae, CEO of Bacon Boxes, also presented her business, which she See XCELERATE, page 17

Garden Club To Host Flower Show At The Mall At Wellington Green

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Garden Club will host its “Tropical Heat Wave” flower show in the Grand Court on the lower level of the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors will view exquisite floral designs, incredible horticulture, special educational exhibits, botanical arts and youth entries that tell the story of Florida’s essence as a tropical paradise. The flower show is free and open to the public as a community and education event.

“We want to introduce the wonderful world of plants, floral design, botanical arts, photography and our young enthusiasts to the general public,” Flower Show Chair Twig Morris said.

Juried by accredited flower show judges by the National Garden Clubs, the competition will take place the day before, on that Friday.

“When it opens to the public on Saturday and Sunday, the public

will be able to see the blue, red, yellow or white (honorable mention) ribbons on a plant, design, photograph or something new we call botanical arts,” Morris said.

“Included with each ribbon will be the judges’ comments for the public to know why a certain entry won over another and what made each special.”

The Wellington Garden Club, a nonprofit organization, was established in 1981 and became a part of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs in 1982. Federated as a garden club for more than 35 years with 148 members, the mission of the club is to further the education of members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, botany, floral design, landscape design, environmental awareness through the conservation of resources, civic beautification, nature studies, and to instill in youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment.

Horticulture exhibits will include orchids, cacti, begonias, bromeliads and more. Included

throughout the event will be creative designs interpreting a wide variety of weather events, hats and other wearable items made entirely of plant material, as well as spectacular photos depicting the charms of nature.

Other exhibits will help visitors understand the importance

of protecting Florida’s waters and how to stormproof their landscaping. Youth exhibits in design and horticulture feature third, fourth, and fifth-grade students from the Greenacres aftercare program and children from the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. Their exhibits will

demonstrate that area youth “Plant America, Rain or Shine.”

Visitors to the show can select their favorite exhibit via the People’s Choice Awards as they stroll through the show and are encouraged to cast their votes for the one

they like best. Other attractions at the show include raffle prizes donated by the local merchants, design tips and horticulture advice at the “Ask the Expert” booth.

For more information, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

(Above) Chris Biscoglio and Susan Hillson, accredited flower show judges and members of Wellington Garden Club. (Right) Garden club member Carol Krenkel.

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Indian Trail Board Approves Contract With New District Manager

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a three-year contract with District Manager Rob Robinson on Thursday, March 29.

Human Relations Attorney Lara Donlon said one of the points of discussion was a five-day work week and hours, as opposed to four days a week.

“We do work long days here at the district,” Donlon said, explaining that the hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., five days a week. “We’re looking for typically a 40-hour-plus work week for a district manager, but by the same token, not literally 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.”

Supervisor Ralph Bair said the board had discussed similar issues with the former manager.

“We made arrangements to take whatever input the public would have, so it wasn’t necessary for the district administrator to be here all five days,” Bair said. “After all,

he’s working 40-hour weeks just like everybody else, unless there’s an emergency declared or some situation that the board deems it necessary.”

Supervisor Jennifer Hager said she sees positive aspects of fourday work weeks.

“I’ve always been in favor of four/ten,” Hager said. “I think that’s productive. I think that maybe with a negotiation, that’s flexible.”

ITID President Betty Argue said clarification was needed whether the district manager should be present from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. four days a week, and whether the responsibilities of the district are Monday through Friday.

“One of the concerns that this board has expressed time and again is the fact that we need to have somebody here on Fridays.

Generally speaking, the district wanted to have two people in the office at any given time, and we should not have an employee here by themselves,” Argue said. “It

was my understanding that one of our staff members was going to be switching to hours on Friday, and that hasn’t happened yet. This is something that the district manager is going to have to address to make sure that those expectations of the board get addressed.”

Argue added that another aspect of the agreement was whether the manager should be available at all times and whether he could work from home sometimes.

Robinson, who was ITID’s director of operations and maintenance before he became acting manager several months ago, said he has made himself available by phone on weekends and at night.

Supervisor Carol Jacobs agreed that Robinson does not need to be there physically, but available by phone.

“You live in the neighborhood, in case you’re needed to come down, but I don’t think you need to sit here all day,” Jacobs said.

“You do put in long hours. I’ve watched you.”

Robinson said he would be addressing the question of having two employees in the office on Fridays.

Supervisor Gary Dunkley said one of his issues when he was first elected was having the office open on Fridays. “This office should be accessible to the public,” Dunkley said. “Another thing I brought up was staggered shifts.”

Donlon recommended removing the Monday through Friday clause, since the contract stipulates the expectations of the manager in other places. “As I’ve heard from the board, it’s not so important that he is particularly sitting in this office on a Friday, but that the office is open and accessible to the public,” she said.

The board also agreed to $110,000 a year for Robinson’s salary.

“I do want to make clear, as a reminder to the public, while I am the district’s employment attorney, and I often have to work closely with the district manager, in this

circumstance, I represent the board alone,” Donlon said. “This is not a situation where I represent Mr. Robinson.”

Based on discussions with Robinson, she recommended a salary range from $110,000 to $115,000 annually.

“I know Rob has suggested it should be at the high end, if not probably more, but to that end, the board may want to [be] somewhere in that range,” Donlon said.

Jacobs pointed out that Robinson would be hiring a director of operations and maintenance to replace his previous position before he became acting manager, and that his pay should be higher than his previous position.

Robinson said he has worked with the finance department to develop a pay schedule and that the positions do not overlap.

“The highest range of one should not be the lowest range of the next,” he said, explaining that the operations and maintenance department currently has two

supervisors, with one supervising field crews and the other managing capital improvements.

Bair suggested paying Robinson $115,000 and go from there.

Dunkley said he felt Robinson’s salary was too high, pointing out that the former manager’s salary was significantly lower.

Argue recommended $110,000 annually, and Jacobs agreed.

After more discussion, Robinson said he would accept $110,000 annually.

“In the best interests of the board members and the taxpayers, since I do pay my own salary, I would accept the $110,000,” he said.

“That’s a check in my book for you,” Jacobs said.

Donlon pointed out that the contract provides an option for the board to adjust Robinson’s salary upward with a majority vote.

Provisions in the contract also provide for his use of a vehicle for official use, vacation time, sick leave, insurance and other benefits provided to district employees.

Flavors Of Wellington Returns For 15th Year On Friday, April 13

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will present its 15th annual Flavors Wellington Food & Wine Festival on Friday, April 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

The reserved-ticket-only festival is expected to draw a sellout crowd to taste savory selections from a wide variety of food and beverage vendors, while strolling among boutique shopping venues, and grooving and dancing to a multi-media music and light show.

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continued from page 1 plan for equestrian trails through those buffer areas along with the Brightwork Real Estate Development application.

Scott Backman, representing Brightwork, which is developing the 5-acre pod containing Aldi, Wawa and Chase Bank, said the entire site will eventually contain more than 100,000 square feet of commercial development along Southern Blvd., office space farther north, and an assisted care facility on the largest pod at the northern part of the PUD. “All we are here to discuss tonight is the development of the proposed Wawa, Chase Bank and

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continued from page 1 artistic, so they have to collaborate with an artistic person who understands the science and engineering behind the project,” Adams said.

The ultimate goal from implementing the STEAM program is to give American students the resources and academic knowledge to excel in all forms of science.

Along with jumping on board with international academic standards, the school aims to encourage more girls to find and develop passion for the STEAM subjects,

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continued from page 1 both parties,” Palin said. “The terms that place an obligation on the district are as objective as possible, so that when the time comes, and the conditions have been satisfied, we won’t have an extended discussion at that point. We’ll be able to demonstrate objectively that the terms of the escrow have been satisfied, and we should be closing at that point.”

Palin explained that GL Homes had received comp plan approval but put zoning approval on hold while it seeks an alternative to reduce the density on its property near The Acreage and transfer some of its development rights

“We’re trying to help these restaurants and their catering services keep busy during off-season when the business is slow,” said Wellington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michela Green, who is very excited about this year’s event.

Currently, there are 27 vendors registered for the festival, and that number is growing. There are still some availabilities, but space is limited.

Flavors features food and beverages from country club menus and local restaurant favorites to tasty wines and popular hand-crafted

cocktails. Festival-goers will get to try foods from a wide array of cuisines featuring signature dishes from many local restaurants.

Green said that aside from fine dining, beautiful clothing and delightful specialty items are available for browsing. CJR Fine Arts will be displaying works of art to the public during Flavors.

Visitors can purchase their favorite from among the fine paintings and frames.

The band Stereotomy will be on hand to perform a live show that includes 1980s music complete with a laser light show. Green

said that the group features vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, a rocking sound system and a liquid sky laser presentation that will be on display during the show.

“I’m looking forward [to] the people visiting to unwind and relax,” said Green, who hopes visitors feel free to dance, sing along and rock out.

Flavors is also a food competition with judges lending their experience and palates to the contest proceedings. Celebrity Chef Clay Carnes will be among them.

Carnes is one of South Florida’s top chefs, featured at his own An-

dean-American restaurant Cholo Soy Cocina. In his kitchen, Carnes presents an authentic experience that delights customers.

Green said that it is an honor to have a celebrity chef in this year’s contest joining the other notable judges.

These include Wellington Chamber of Commerce President Roxanne Stein, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Sophia Eccleston from sponsor FPL, Daniel Lustig of Pike & Lustig LLP, Chef Don Kruse from the International Polo Palm Beach and Chef Warren “Butch” Lee from the Palm

Beach International Equestrian Center.

Green advised all those interested in attending this year’s Flavors Wellington Food & Wine Festival to get their tickets in advance, as they are not available at the door.

“It makes us sad that we have to turn away people without a ticket,” she said.

To purchase tickets, visit www. wellingtonchamber.com, click events, click on Flavors 2018, and order your tickets there.

For more information, call (561) 792-6525.

Aldi grocery store,” Backman said, explaining that the pod is immediately to the east of the existing Loxahatchee Groves Commons/ Publix shopping center. “It’s about a 5-acre piece of property. In order to develop with the proposed uses, one of the first things we had to do was go back and talk to [the Florida Department of Transportation] about access points.”

Backman explained that the relocation of the turn lanes required reconfiguration of the buildings.

“What we are proposing to do is shift the parcel lane for pod A farther to the east to match up with the driveway location and the access point,” he said, explaining that the access point from Southern Blvd. will run north to Tangerine Blvd.

Backman said the other part of the request was to reduce the size of the buffers along B Road

and Southern Blvd. from 50 feet to 25 feet to allow the use of the three buildings in the parcel. The Wawa would sit on about 2 acres at the intersection of B Road and Southern Blvd., with the Chase Bank in the middle on about an acre, and the Aldi on about 2 acres.

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked why it was necessary to reduce the size of the buffer, and Backman said it was partly to improve visibility from Southern Blvd., but also to fit the uses on that particular parcel, and to bring them a little closer to the street.

Backman added that the 25-foot proposed buffer is greater than the 15-foot buffer of Loxahatchee Groves Commons across B Road, which was part of the justification for the amendment.

Vice Mayor Todd McLendon asked if there were any plans for

intersection improvements at B Road. “Right now, traffic is backing up on B Road,” McLendon said.

Barnes said the intersection is currently striped, with a left-turn and right-turn lane. “There is room for another turn lane that can easily be turned into a turn lane,” he said, adding that a contract has been let to convert the intersection to have two left-turn lanes.

McLendon said adding a leftturn lane was good, but westbound traffic is also jammed up with people waiting to make right turns.

Rebecca Mulcahy with Pinder Troutman Traffic Consultants, whose firm did the original traffic study for Groves Town Center in 2012 and is now working with Brightwork, said the B Road intersection can easily be converted.

“Right now, one of the lanes is

striped out,” Mulcahy said. “The good thing is it’s paved, and it can be easily striped as a right-turn lane.”

She added that FDOT let a contract in January to increase Southern Blvd. to six lanes from Arden to Crestwood Blvd., with construction to begin this month.

Plans include improvements to the B Road intersection.

“With that six-laning, they are also going to be adding another left-turn lane from the west at this intersection, so if you’re on Southern Blvd. coming from Lion Country Safari, there will be two left-turn lanes to serve B Road,” she said. “We anticipated that in 2012, and it was written as a condition that those turn lanes be built.”

Mulcahy said FDOT currently plans to stripe out one of the leftturn lanes, but the developer is

going to ask FDOT to add both lanes, as well as two left-turn lanes at B Road.

She added that Palm Beach County is in the process of reviewing the intersection plans now.

“They are the ones that maintain the signal at that intersection,” Mulcahy said.

Maniglia asked about the possibility of the developer meeting with residents on its plans for the rest of the parcel and was told any other development approval will go through the same process with public hearings.

Maniglia said she would personally like to see a full-service car wash that accommodates equestrian vehicles and trailers, and some nice restaurants.

No formal action was required at the workshop, only discussion of the proposals.

in order to increase the number of female scientists and engineers in the future.

Jennifer Ward, a fifth-grade gifted science teacher, is excited about the future possibilities.

“I’m finding that after the [beginning of] STEAM classes, children are very excited about science and math,” she said. “Studies have shown that if students get involved with science in the first grade, they will advance, do better and be more interested in science, technology and math all the way through high school. The different STEAM labs just make them even more excited to learn about each subject.”

The STEAM labs at the school are allowing students to gain basic skills in block coding and design.

All grades have access to robots that can be controlled by coding on an iPad. H.L. Johnson has six computer labs, one for every grade level.

Additionally, the school has three zSpace 3D virtual reality computers, two 3D printers, an iPad lab, Dash and Dot robots and four laptop carts available to students to gain hands-on experience with newer advanced technology.

“It’s their world; this isn’t necessarily the way we are used to teaching, but we have to meet them at their level and at their future level,” Wolf said. “We have been hurrying to catch up.”

In February, students participated in a school-wide science fair, in which project themes and guidelines were broadened in order to

give students the opportunity to do work within whichever branch of science they were most interested.

“This year, the district opened up the science fair to different categories,” Ward said. “The categories weren’t just STEM. They opened themes up to environmental topics, physical science topics, aviation topics or energy topics.

So, if a child wanted to take a step forward and combine different topics, they could. This allowed a wide variety of projects to go forward to the district fair.”

Fourteen H.L. Johnson science fair projects, of different subject categories, qualified to go to the district science fair. The qualifying students won first place within each different category and grade level.

to land it owns west of Boynton Beach.

“It has been estimated by GL that they can accomplish that within the next four years,” he said. “This condition will expire in four years unless they abandon all development rights, which would include the commitment to provide the 640 acres.”

He added that abandonment of the development rights by GL Homes is unlikely.

There is no time limit on ITID acquiring construction financing for a water control project on the 640 acres, and while the property is in escrow, GL Homes will assist the district with projects such as soil testing and obtaining permits necessary for a water storage project.

To utilize the property, Indian Trail would need to obtain devel-

opment financing for a construction project.

“That project is defined, at a minimum, as permits for at least 2,000 acre feet of storage on this property,” Palin said, explaining that more storage could be possible if ITID commits to a more intensive development of the property, but 2,000 acre feet is the standard that would be used to define whether Indian Trail has secured construction financing.

“I just want to say that from counsel’s perspective, we believe that this is incredible, and it satisfies the requirements of Palm Beach County and results, hopefully, in a significant asset being contributed to Indian Trail,” he said.

ITID President Betty Argue thanked GL Homes representatives Larry Portnoy and Kevin

Ratterree, who attended the meeting.

“The signing of this tonight kind of put you in a jam because we had to comply by April 1, but we all worked together and made it happen,” she said.

Supervisor Gary Dunkley said the 640 acres will go a long way in alleviating drainage issues in The Acreage.

“Our situation is getting desperate,” Dunkley said. “Taking the 640 acres was a nice gesture.

I hope that we, at this stage, don’t drop the baton.”

Supervisor Carol Jacobs made a motion to approve the agreement, which carried 5-0.

Palin said the value of the land is about $24 million.

“That’s a value that the taxpayers and the district will not have to bear,” he said.

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We made some small talk, and then I asked, “Are you back from vacation?”

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Seriously puzzled, I decided to get the core. “Have you talked to your brother or your parents?”

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THE EASTER BUNNY VISITS PATIENTS & FAMILIES AT PALMS WEST HOSPITAL

The Easter Bunny stopped by the Children’s Hospital at Palms West on Thursday, March 29. Along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Pepsi representatives, the Easter Foundation’s bunny visited patients in the NICU, pediatric ward, pediatric intensive care unit and the emergency room to help celebrate the holiday.

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The Bushman family with the Easter Bunny.

The Easter Bunny visits patient Kaiden Mendez and his mother, Julia Mendez.

Annie Lee and patient Kylie Ocanas with the Easter Bunny.

Palm Beach State College nursing students with the Easter Bunny.

The Easter Bunny with the Calderon family.

Sophie Katz and Elizabeth Rosenberg with the Easter Bunny.

PBSO, Palms West Children’s Hospital and Pepsi representatives with the Easter Bunny.

ROYAL PALM BEACH SENIORS GROUP ENJOYS SPRING FLING HOLIDAY PARTY

The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group held a Spring Fling Party on Friday, March 30 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. There was an Easter Bonnet Contest Parade and three winners each won a prize. The day featured oldies dance music and a light lunch with beverages and desserts.

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NEWS BRIEFS PBCHS Art, Food & Music Festival

The Palm Beach Central High School Performing & Fine Arts Department will host an Art, Food & Music Festival on Friday, April 6 at 6 p.m. There will be art exhibits, live music, food and family entertainment. For more information, contact Gail Marshall at (561) 304-1035.

‘Hairspray’ On Stage At WHS

Wellington High School’s Wolverine Theatre Company is proud to present Hairspray, the Broadway musical, with shows on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

Directed by Mark Fetterly, this upbeat musical promises to make you laugh and be moved by the story of pre-civil rights Baltimore through the eyes of a plus-sized teen named Tracy Turnblad. Set in the early 1960s, the musical is about love and acceptance.

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Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 to $7 for students. They are on sale online at www.wtcwhs.booktix. com and at the door. Wellington High School is located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.

La Mancha Traffic Calming Meeting April 26

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council directed staff to perform a traffic study on La Mancha Avenue. The study was performed in accordance with the village’s traffic-calming policy. Based on the results of the study, it has been determined that La Mancha Avenue is a candidate for traffic calming.

A ballot has been sent to each of the addresses adjacent to the roadway in question. There will be a special meeting on Thursday,

April 26 at 6 p.m. in the Village Meeting Hall where the village’s traffic engineering consultant will provide an overview of the plan and will be available to answer questions. Ballots will be accepted until May 10.

After the voting period has ended, the village will tally the votes. The policy requires 50 percent plus one of households in the study area to be in favor of speed tables in order to implement the traffic calming plan. For more information, e-mail cmarsh@ royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5161.

Celebrate America Rally April 15

The Palm Beach County Tea Party organization will hold a Celebrate America rally on Sunday, April 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater.

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Education Committee Discusses Safety, School Achievements

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Safety measures and some positive updates were reported at the Wellington Education Committee’s meeting Wednesday, March 28.

Committee Chair John Webber asked that members forego opening comments in the interest of speeding the meeting along, saving the bulk of the information until the next meeting. Webber made sure that everyone got to speak, but wanted to ensure that the meeting was completed before the committee’s special joint meeting with the Public Safety Committee started at 6:30 p.m., an hour after the meeting started.

Community Services Director Paulette Edwards wanted it on the record that the joint meeting had been planned to address bullying, student altercations and school traffic safety before the Feb. 14 Parkland shooting. “We were being proactive on school safety,” she said.

Edwards reported that the Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG) mentoring program, funded by HUD, would provide job assignments for 12 students, working about 20 hours per week for an eight-week period over the summer. That program is returning for a second year after

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continued from page 1 Laura Graves and Shelly Francis, the Dominican Republic’s Yvonne Losos de Muñiz and Ellesse Tzinberg of the Philippines.

These championships are the culmination of winter season qualification points in the Musical Freestyle for the dressage riders.

Last year’s second-place winner Graves, 30, will be a strong contender, as she has a newly crafted Freestyle with her and Curt Maes’ Verdades, a 16-year-old KWPN gelding.

Last year, Graves posted her personal best in the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 85.307 percent in the World Cup competition, held in Omaha, Neb. Graves said that Wellington has played an important part in her career.

“Wellington is the only venue

its successful inaugural year.

Edwards also noted that it was now time for the village’s annual environmental scholarships. Cosponsored with Waste Management, the one-time $1,500 and $1,000 environmental scholarships will be presented to four students from Wellington and Palm Beach Central high schools, who meet specific criteria and are chosen by the Education Committee and a representative of Waste Management.

Students must plan on attending a four-year college or university following a course of study in science, technology, engineering, math or related fields, and have a minimum GPA and community service hours, as well as references and a personal essay.

The deadline to submit applications is April 13, and winners will be chosen at the committee’s May 1 meeting. Information and applications are available at the high schools and through the Village of Wellington by contacting Jonathan Salas at jsalas@wellingtonfl.gov.

Betsy Cardozo, principal of New Horizons Elementary School, noted a change in her school’s Keely Spinelli Grant of $14,000, which was to be used to hire a part-time reading teacher. She said that the deal fell through when the applicant took a full-time position

with the school district. The money was repurposed to purchase technology in the form of 36 Dell Chromebook computers, a charging cart and headphones, with the balance going to the after-school tutorial program.

The limited liaison reports addressed school safety. Committee Member Francine Nelson said that at Binks Forest Elementary School, the big focus is on security, with some measures being installed over the summer and others to be implemented in the future.

Webber spoke about Wellington Landings Middle School, saying that it was an older school and needs the most upgrades. Major work is beginning on the gym and air conditioning units. “At least we are getting to start the process,” he said. “[We are] responsive to parents concerns.”

Webber seemed to sum up the consensus about how shaken they all were about the Feb. 14 shooting. “The principals have put in a lot of work,” he said. “No one should think they aren’t paying attention because they are.”

During public comments, Dr. Veronica McCue, a member of Wellington’s Senior Advisory Committee, expressed concerns that schools in Florida are mandated by law to be used as polling places, which means non-vetted

members of the public will be on campus while school is in session.

The discussion was brought up at the later meeting when she repeated her comments. At that meeting, State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) announced he will sponsor legislation that will keep students out of school on polling days.

In lighter news, Webber reported that Wellington High School raised more than $100,000 in the University of Florida Dance Marathon to benefit Shands Chil-

dren’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. “This is a testament to their dedication,” he said.

“It really is run by the kids. It is a part of a bigger picture, but not a small part.”

Committee Member Beth Gillespie said that Elbridge Gale Elementary School’s Robotics Lego team is going to the state championships. Committee Member Shelly Albright announced that New Horizons Elementary School was awarded third place in North America — the U.S. and Canada

— by the International Spanish Academy for its program.

Committee Member Ruthanne Retterbush said that while enrollment is up at Wellington Elementary School, 54 percent of students there are eligible for free and reduced-price lunches. She said that 151 students had applied for choice programs at the school.

Committee Member Donna Baxter related that 750 seniors will be graduating from Palm Beach Central this year, the school’s largest class.

in the entire country that gives us the opportunity to qualify for such world-wide events,” she said. “Everything you could possibly need is here — the best trainers in the country, the best riders in the country, the best horses in the country, the best footing in the country, the best organizers, the best sponsors and the crowds are all here.”

Graves has been working with Verdades, known as “Diddy,” for a number of years in Wellington.

“It has been really fun,” she said. “I was here when the Global Dressage Festival first started in 2012, and it has grown into something truly spectacular that no other country in the world has.

My perspectives of the venue have changed as I have changed and grown because of this venue.

It has given me the medium to design my career. Every time I need to make a change, there is an option for me here. I don’t have to go anywhere else. It allows me to adapt and learn because they are

always bringing in the very best judges for us. They keep us sharp on our game.”

Sweden’s Vilhelmson Silfvén will head to Paris having competed in seven Olympic Games, eight European Championships, and six World Cup Finals. She will ride Paridon Magi, Lövsta Stuteri’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding.

Francis, of Loxahatchee, will also be representing the United States with Patricia Stempel’s Danilo, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding. Since the early 2000s, the five-foot-two-inch rider has teamed with horse owner Stempel and consistently scores in the highest rankings for the United States throughout the national and international dressage circuits.

A first-time competitor for the indoor championships, Francis has beautiful acapella music designed

by Marlene Whitaker to complement her horse, and she has a great chance to place high in the finals.

Olympic dressage rider Losos de Muñiz, who represents the Dominican Republic, will ride in Paris on her own Foco Loco W, or “Dobbie,” an 18-hand Bay 2005 Belgian Warmblood gelding. She is a longtime winter Wellington resident.

“Coming here and being here for the winter seasons has done everything for me,” she said. “If it weren’t for Wellington, the Global Dressage venue and everything here, I would not have the chance to go to the World Cup or be qualified for the World Equestrian Games or have had the opportunity to have competed in the Rio Olympics.”

Losos de Muñiz is thrilled with the opportunity to ride in Paris.

“Being excited to represent the Dominican Republic in Paris at the World Cup doesn’t even describe half of what I feel,” she said. “I am still on a cloud from this season. It’s been so go, go, go for me these last 12 weeks. When

I finally get on the plane, then I will realize I am going to Paris.

Grateful, for us, South American or Central American, the U.S. or Canada, Wellington is the only place in the world where we can qualify for any upcoming games or championships and be just as competitive on the world stage. It makes it all possible for us.”

Another new competitor for the indoor championships will be Tzinberg, 26, and her own Triviant 2, an 18-year-old KWPN gelding.

She will be the first-ever athlete to represent the Philippines at the World Cup Final. She is a Wellington resident and winter season dressage competitor.

“Wellington is so unique in the sense that you can come here and really get to know your horse,” she explained. “It’s the only place in the world where you can do that.

I don’t think I would actually be at this level without the time we spend here in Wellington. We had the chance to show almost every other week, and it wasn’t a highpressure show situation. We were at the same stadium, same show venue and the same show ring to get to know one another and really work on things together. It’s wonderful not to have to travel 15 hours to show at a new competition.”

To follow the dressage riders in Paris, visit www.feiworldcupfinals-paris.com/en/fei-world-cuptm-dressage-final.

The Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final will include 40 of the best riders in the world. Last year’s winner, America’s double

Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward with Double H Farm and François Mathy’s HH Azur, a 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, will be heading to Paris to defend his title.

A total of 11 U.S. riders have made the cut from the North American Eastern and Western sub leagues. Among them are seven riders who qualified through events in Wellington: Alison Robitaille (Upperville, Va.) with Bertram and Diana Firestone’s Ace, a 13-year-old KWPN gelding; Devin Ryan (Long Valley, N.J.) with LL Show Jumpers LLC’s Eddie Blue, a 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding; Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.) with Abigail Wexner’s Breitling LS, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion; Kristen Vanderveen (Wellington) with Bull Run Jumpers Five LLC’s Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, a 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion; Sarah Scheiring (Chester, N.J.) with Cheval Equestrian LLC and Molly BenMenachem’s Dontez, a 10-yearold Dutch Warmblood gelding; Andrew Kocher (Howell, N.J.) with MKO Equestrian LLC’s Navalo de Poheton, a 17-year-old Selle Français gelding; and Charlie Jacobs (Wellington) with CMJ Sporthorse LLC’s Cassinja S, a 12-year-old Zweibrücker mare.

To find out more about the 2018 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final, visit www.feiworldcupfinals-paris.com. It all can be watched live on FEI TV at tv.fei.org.

Wellington Education Committee members Francine Nelson, Ruthanne Retterbush, Beth Gillespie, Donna Baxter, Vice Chair Shelly Albright and Chair John Webber.

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FRIENDS OF THAI DAUGHTERS VISITORS IN TOWN

Visitors from Friends of Thai Daughters were in Wellington area recently to experience the community and help promote the organization, which is changing lives half a world away. Joanne Weiner of Palm Beach International Academy, who sponsors one young woman, and Kimberly Van Kampen, who sponsors another, hosted them for two weeks in Wellington. For the last 15 years, the organization has taken in dozens of young women, often as young as nine years old, saving them from that country’s rampant sex-trafficking operations. Friends of Thai Daughters changes their lives by helping transform them into thriving, confident women.

The organization is working to build sponsors for each of the girls in the Palm Beach area. For more information, e-mail info@ friendsofthaidaughters.org or visit www.friendsofthaidaughters. org. (Above) Fransico, Daniel, Colt, Gayson and Jun. (Right) Gayson and Jun with Woodstock.

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Valiente Executes Winning Strategy To Capture USPA Gold Cup

Driven by an ambitious desire to sweep the “Triple Crown of Polo,” powerhouse Valiente rode to victory in the USPA Gold Cup Final on Sunday, April 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington.

Untouchable throughout tournament play, Valiente faced a strong offensive drive by Flexjet in their second matchup, but ultimately prevailed 12-11.

Claiming two immediate goals in the first chukker, Facundo Pieres set the pace for a fast, competitive final. As the first half progressed, both teams relentlessly traded goals back and forth, with Flexjet strategically taking every available opportunity to intercept the ball and capitalize from the penalty line.

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trol, Adolfo Cambiaso propelled the ball downfield, expertly weaving it between Flexjet’s defenders to pick up his first goal in the second chukker. Staying in position and making key plays happen, Valiente’s optimal teamwork secured two additional goals, keeping them ahead by two at the end of the second.

“I was mainly playing back on Flexjet’s hit-ins and trying to push forward on our plays,” Valiente’s Tommy Beresford said. “I tried to make space for Adolfo and Facundo, and since those two are the best, they can usually pull through with that.”

Missing several opportunities to score, Flexjet allowed Cambiaso to get on another breakaway to goal, doubling the scoreboard. Just before Facundo Pieres could score

another goal, Rodrigo De Andrade managed to steal the ball and move it downfield, ending the half 6-3 in favor of Valiente.

Benefiting from gaining possession from the initial throw-in of the second half, Flexjet’s De Andrade made an effective team play with Nico Pieres for a fast field goal. As both teams began to play a more open style of polo, the goals also began to stack up with increasing speed. Valiente acted quickly in retaliation with a goal each by Cambiaso and Beresford, preventing Flexjet from making up any ground.

Explosive in the fifth, Nico Pieres played his strongest chukker yet, hitting a giant neckshot to goal and converting a Penalty 4 and 6 in an effort to derail Valiente in the second half. Consistent

throughout, Valiente anticipated the plays and followed through with the team strategy, using Beresford to protect Facundo Pieres and allowing him to have the open shots to goal.

With Valiente still in the lead 11-9 as the final chukker began, Cambiaso grabbed his fifth goal of the game. Charging up and down the field, De Andrade finally managed to score two consecutive goals bringing his team within one, but the 30-second horn ended Flexjet’s final drive. Valiente claimed its second consecutive USPA Gold Cup with a final score of 12-11.

Responsible for seven out of 11 goals, five from the penalty line and two from the field, Nico Pieres was named Most Valuable See POLO, page 17

Valiente’s Tommy Beresford, Bob Jornayvaz, Facundo Pieres and Adolfo Cambiaso claim the 2018 USPA Gold Cup.

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ANNUAL EGG HUNT BRINGS LARGE CROWD TO VILLAGE PARK IN WELLINGTON

The Village of Wellington held its annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at the Village Park softball fields. Children from ages 2 through 10 were welcomed to participate in the hunt, as four fields were designated for the different age groups. Two lucky winners of each egg hunt won special prizes provided by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

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JUSTWORLD INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES SEASON WITH THANK YOU ASADO

JustWorld International hosted a “Thank You Asado” for volunteers, sponsors and supporters on Thursday, March 29 at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington. JustWorld funds education, nutrition, health and hygiene, and cultural development programs for children through partners around the world. For more info., visit www.justworldinternational.org.

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Billy Nairn, Lauren Hough, Nick Skelton, Margaret Duprey and Hazel Nairn.

Justin Brady, Naomi Spillane, Steven Wilde, Ariana Coniglio, Caitlin Demaree-Dyer, Nick Skelton, Maria Newman with Nana, Denise Fraile, Mei Mei Newsome and Laura Kraut.

JustWorld Ambassador Denise Fraile with Cewaldine.

Tom and Regis Wenham with JustWorld Programs Manager Amber Warren.

Volunteers (seated) Brent Sudeck and Amber Warren; and (standing) Denise Fraile, Debi Coleman, Jan Courte, Janet Till, Christina Pugliese and Liyah Shoenfelt.

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Mayor’s Ball Challenges The Community To ‘Be The Change’

More than 720 guests attended the 2018 Mayor’s Ball held March 10 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

The black-tie gala benefiting the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County exceeded expectations for entertainment and fundraising, with more than $340,000 raised. Upon entry to the ballroom, guests were invited to their tables by a twinkling centerpiece, starred with a reminder of the reason for the event, “Be the Change.”

Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay continued the tradition by lending her name to the gala that benefits the Homeless Coalition’s Creating Housing Opportunities Program. The program pays rental deposits to move those who are experiencing homelessness or who are living in temporary housing into permanent homes.

“Seeing such a huge turnout from the community at the 2018 Mayor’s Ball, especially the Glades, generously contributing to make sure every family has a safe place to sleep at night is humbling,” McKinlay said.

The night’s entertainment was star studded. With music for the

Wellington Vice Mayor John and Michelle McGovern, Mayor Anne and Alan Gerwig, Councilwoman Tanya and Jeff Siskind, Cyndi and Councilman Michael Napoleone, and Nathalie and Councilman PHOTOS COURTESY CAPEHART Michael Drahos. evening by Marcia Mitchell and thrilling to see this year’s event as a surprise guest performance by unprecedented in how inclusive it Vanilla Ice. “So many people have was in geography and attendance come together for a great cause from Palm Beach County,” Caroand to make a difference,” Vanilla line Villanueva said.

Ice said. “That is why I am here.”

There was immense support Florida Crystals was one of from the Wellington community the inaugural sponsors during the at the event. first event five years ago. “As an “What a great event for the ongoing supporter of the Homeless entire community to get behind,” Coalition’s Mayor’s Ball, it was Mayor Anne Gerwig said. “If

Stephen and Krista Basore. we work together, we can really end homelessness in Palm Beach County.”

Stephen and Krista Basore, Wellington residents, co-chaired the event with Neil Schiller and Pamela Goodman.

“The Mayor’s Ball was one of the best event experiences Stephen and I have had, thanks to the exceptional turnout from the western

Vanilla Ice, Macey Fritsch, Annika Fritsch, and Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay. communities,” Krista Basore said. she qualified for assistance and is “We all helped take a step in the now in college. Throughout the right direction to eradicate home- event, cards with success stories lessness.” were easily found on tabletops.

As the night ended, guests lis- As guests left with giant pretzels tened to an emotionally moving in hand, some were spotted taking success story from Virianna, a the stories home with them as a reyoung woman who found herself minder of the purpose of the event, alone and homeless before the providing homes to the homeless. age of 18. With the help of the For more info., visit www.

100 Youth Challenge program, homelesscoalitionpbc.org.

AWESOME GREYHOUND Buck Off Event Benefits Honor Flight Program The inaugural Buck Off Chal- Butcher Shop team posted a 96 to ADOPTIONS VISIT WCBA lenge to benefit Southeast Florida narrowly edge Susannah Rogers of Honor Flight was a tremendous the Envisian Products team, who

The Western Communities Business Associates had a very special guest at its weekly breakfast on Wednesday, March 28. Bolt, a service dog, and his handler, Barbara Masi of Awesome Greyhound Adoptions, met with the organization and explained the important role of service dogs and how AGA’s Hounds & Heroes program helps veterans in the community. Shown above are John Lawson, Wade Dickens, Ken Miranda, Bob Still, Norman Snyder, Ken Bell, Mark Bozicevic, Timothy Keating and Gerry Stuckert. Al Wahl is seated with Barbara Masi and Bolt.

success, on and off Snowflake, the friendly mechanical bull.

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The next trip for Southeast Florida Honor Flight is scheduled for Saturday, April 14.

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scored a 95. Each team tied in the first round with a 383.

Celebrity judges were former NFL player and analyst Doug Chapman, Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Maria Marino and State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86), a former United States Navy Corpsman who served with the 4th ANGLICO of the United States Marine Corps and was a guardian on six honor flights. But the biggest celebrity and crowd favorite on the panel was 93-yearold World War II veteran Carmin Yannotta.

The main sponsors of the Buck Off Challenge were philanthropists Sanjiv Sharma and Nadine Allen, who live in Highland Beach and have established four scholarships in the U.S. and India while regularly supporting local and national charities relating to food, health and education.

After the competition concluded, Marino and Chapman rose to the challenge and rode Snowflake flawlessly to garner more donations to the cause. Allen and

The Real Bucking Deal winning team of Andrey Ferrier, Autumn Langworthy, Donnie Mills and 11-year-old Trent Ferrier.

Sharma were also persuaded to jump on Snowflake to the cheers of the crowd.

Allen has chaired the Share Our Strength, Palm Beach No Kid Hungry Gala for over 10 years.

Sharma is on the board of Caridad, located in Boynton Beach, which provides free medical care and health education to underserved families.

Other sponsors included Janet Hoose, Carl Schachter with North-

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The event was designed and produced by Bobbi Rottman of Eques Solutions.

For more information about Southeast Florida Honor Flight, visit www.honorflightsefl.org.

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SRHS TV Production Wins Big In Nashville

(L-R) Jim Ring, Kevin Theroux, Sue Word, Sonia Llewellyn, Sandra Hruska, Susan Peric, Hope Shirey, Mark Climo, Jamie Senese, Craig Kaliser and Matt Besman.

State Honors Polo Park’s ‘High Impact’ Teachers

Recently, the State of Florida recognized 11 Polo Park Middle School teachers for being among the highest impact teachers in the state.

The Florida Department of Education reviewed student growth data, based on statewide standardized assessments in the subjects of reading, mathematics and algebra, and found that the impact these teachers had on student growth

was “among the most positive in the state.”

These results were achieved with classes that included students of all levels. The teachers recognized were: Craig Kaliser, Sandra Hruska, Kevin Theroux, Sonia Llewellyn and Jamie Senese (language arts); Matt Besman, Mark Climo, Sue Word and Jim Ring (math); and Susan Peric and Hope Shirey (reading).

NEW HORIZONS SUPPORTS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

New Horizons Elementary School started off Autism Awareness Month by encouraging all students, staff and volunteers to wear blue on Monday, April 2. A group of teachers, faculty and their families participated in the Autism Speaks walk on March 4 at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. More than $340,000 was raised overall, and the school is proud to have contributed to that total. The school was recognized as one of 15 schools that surpassed its initial fundraising goal by 120 percent. New Horizons will continue to participate actively in community organized events in support of children. Shown above are New Horizons representatives at the Autism Speaks walk.

Students from the Seminole Ridge High School TV production academy earned honors in two events March 14-16 at the annual Student Television Network national convention in Nashville.

Hawks competed among more than 3,000 students representing more than 100 of the top film and television programs nationwide.

Christina Gonzalez, Craig Inscoe and Shannon O’Sullivan won second place in the Spot Feature event, which required them to find and produce a story on an assigned topic in under six hours.

For the first time, an SRHS team broke into third place in one of the convention’s most prestigious categories, Broadcast News Magazine. Alexa Koenig and Shannon O’Sullivan produced the winning entry; Carsyn Bates and Christina Gonzalez edited it. The rest of the team included Melina Adue, Jonathan Alvarez, Chloe Barcia, Bryce Brant, Jadelyn Bruce, Aus-

tin Cates, Ana Fontecchio, Megan Froehlich, Craig Inscoe, Kevin McCarthy, Caitlin Simpson and Evan Upson.

Area High Schools Partner for College Fair — Seminole Ridge High School will partner with Palm Beach Central, Royal Palm Beach and Wellington high schools for the third annual College Fair Night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 in the Royal Palm Beach High School auditorium.

Parents and junior students can learn about the college admission process, the ACT and the SAT, and the financial aid resources offered by the numerous colleges and community agencies present at the event. For more information, call (561) 753-4020.

Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with campus events. Congratulations

SRHS TV production academy students in Nashville. to the Students of the Week for as the Students of the Week for March 26-30: Victoria Gonzalez April 2-6: Jennifer Cruz (grade (grade 9), Adriel Baltazar (grade 9), David Michel (grade 10), 10), Justin Surface (grade 11) and Dominique Gaston (grade 11) and Kailey Repici (grade 12); as well Shreya Patel (grade 12).

Rosarian Community Gleans 4,000 Pounds Of Peppers To Feed The Hungry

The National Junior Honor Society at the Rosarian Academy led the school community in a large-scale gleaning effort to provide food for those less fortunate in Palm Beach County on Feb. 3.

Seventy preschool through eighth-grade students and family members spent their Saturday morning in Delray Beach picking more than 4,000 pounds of bell peppers that were delivered to the Palm Beach County Food Bank and then distributed to local agencies and shelters that feed the

“food insecure” in the community.

For the last five years, Rosarian has partnered with CROS Ministries, the event organizer, in participating in two gleaning events per year.

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Group of Rosarian Academy students and family members glean bell peppers.

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so important because an estimated 54 million pounds of produce on farms are wasted every year.

CROS Ministries works with local farmers to allow volunteers to glean, or pick, the crops that are left after the harvest, which are perfectly edible but do not meet supermarket standards.

Through this meaningful community service project, the students experience the power of making a positive difference in the lives of the needy.

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end to Catholic Schools Week, which is celebrated annually on a national level the last week in January. Catholic schools observe the week with Masses, open houses, service projects and gatherings.

Through these events, schools focus on the values of Catholic education.

The Rosarian Academy, founded in 1925, educates students from early childhood through eighth grade. For more information, visit www.rosarian.org or call (561) 345-3106.

Incoming Head of School Linda Trethewey (center) with a group of middle school students: (L-R) Liam Landers, Lily Guari, Sabrina Keough, Macarena Gonzalez, Wilder Breckenridge, Bobby Brown, Stephen Hall and Eleanor Hall.

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EQUESTRIAN TRAILS STUDENTS JOIN IN PEGGY ADAMS WALK

Equestrian Trails Elementary School’s Positivity Club participated in the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Walk for the Animals at CityPlace in West Palm Beach on Saturday, March 10. This onemile walk helped raise money for the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The group’s mission is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals; to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals; to care for, protect and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals; to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education; and to further the bond between people and animals. Shown left, Alexander Fahnoe, Matthew Dunne, Samantha Johnson, Christopher Fahnoe, Aubree Tortora and Abigail Tortora represented Equestrian Trails at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League event.

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BINKS FOREST SUPPORTS BRICKS BUSTING BOREDOM

Berean Christian Students Visit Washington The junior class at Berean Christian School recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to learn more about our government and to take in the historical sites.

This trip has been a tradition at Berean for many years and is usually reflected upon by students as a “trip to remember.” While it is beneficial to learn history from textbooks and from a classroom setting, it comes alive as students visit actual historic sites and learn first-hand about the United States government.

As always, one of the main highlights is being able to meet Congressman Thomas J. Rooney (R-District 17) on the steps of the Capitol Building as he speaks about his experiences and answers students’ questions.

This year is memorable as Rooney will not be seeking reelection this fall. The teachers who have chaperoned this trip for several years agree that Rooney has always been so kind to fit the group into his day. He has always been accommodating and welcoming to the students from South Florida.

One junior at Berean Christian School, Tara Brigham, even brought a picture of herself as a young child holding a campaign sign for Rooney during his first election. It was an enjoyable connection, as he reminisced about the early years.

To learn about this trip or any other program at Berean Christian School, visit www.bcsbulldogs. org.

Binks Forest Elementary School students recently collected Lego bricks to donate to Bricks Busting Boredom. Started in 2015, the nonprofit Bricks Busting Boredom collects new and used Legos and donates them to children’s hospitals and homeless shelters.

A big red Lego collection box was displayed in the Binks Forest office to hold Lego donations. For more information about Bricks Busting Boredom, or to start a Lego donation in a school, contact Wellington High School student Sarah Clein at (954) 682-3816.

Shown above is Binks Forest Elementary School Principal Michella Levy with fifth-grade student Jonathan Clein.

12 ‘High Impact’ Teachers At WLMS

Berean students with Rep. Rooney on the steps of the Capitol.

WHS Debater Recognized For Volunteerism

Wellington High School speech and debate student Brandon Schloss was recently recognized by the National Speech and Debate Association as the recipient of its 2018 Exemplary Student Service Award.

Schloss was a unanimous choice by a committee of past NSDA “Student of the Year” honorees, who took into account his hundreds of hours as a regional, state and national anti-bullying spokesman. He was selected by Stomp Out Bullying, the leading national bullying and cyberbullying prevention organization, to raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Schloss has accumulated in excess of 400 community service hours speaking to students at schools, after-care

programs, camps and mall events the past three years. He has also been active with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Gang Prevention Unit, where he coordinates and speaks to elementary school and after-care programs about youth violence and bullying.

All of this began after Schloss wrote an essay for the National Campaign to Stop Violence, which included his reflections after reading a news story about an area 15-year-old charged with first-degree murder over a bicycle.

He was honored to be selected as an ambassador for Palm Beach County and meet with other youth ambassadors from around the country in Washington, D.C., where he met teens from across the nation who had been directly

impacted by gang violence.

Through the Do The Write Thing competition, Schloss was challenged to express himself in words. After leaving Washington, D.C., he challenged himself to go beyond the words. He realized he had a responsibility to serve the community by working for positive change and improving the lives of others. This epiphany was not a calling to seek a specific career path, but rather an understanding that being a true leader is not a role, but a responsibility.

His message is simple and clear: “Imagine standing in someone else’s shoes; how would that make you feel?” This simple but profound message of empathy now guides his relationship with others and is a foundation of his character.

Brandon Schloss

Wellington Landings Middle School is pleased to announce that 12 teachers have been recognized by the State of Florida as “High Impact” teachers.

A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments in math and reading found that these teachers had a significantly positive impact

on student learning with testing results that were among the most positive in the state.

The teachers from WLMS are: Claudia Bevans, Julie Burtin, Lisa Havell, Douglas Henry, Cynthia Higgins, Alyssa Lentz, Danielle McMasters, Elizabeth Nahom, Lisa Shields, Lisa Shore, Judy Warren and Lois Weber.

(L-R) Principal Blake Bennett with “High Impact” teachers Cynthia Higgins, Judy Warren, Claudia Bevans, Lisa Shore, Lisa Shields, Alyssa Lentz, Lois Weber, Danielle McMasters, Lisa Havell, Douglas Henry and Julie Burtin. Not pictured: Elizabeth Nahom.

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Mother Nature Did Not Cooperate For My New Store Opening

So the plan was this: we would open a second antiques mall in Independence, Mo., near the grandchildren. Then, when things were interminably hot here in the south, the northern store would be raking in the dough. And when the snow came cascading down in the north, the snowbird shoppers of the south would make up for the deficit.

Our plan was to open on April 1.

April fools! April 1 turned out to be Easter! So, we decided to have a chamber of commerce ribbon cutting on April 4 and our grand opening party on April 7.

On the day after Easter, we tried what is known as a “soft opening,” which means we’re open, but we don’t tell anyone about it. If they come in, we sell them stuff.

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The Sonic BOOMER Actually, we’d been doing that all along, but we weren’t in the store a lot, as there are things like business licenses and sign licenses to pick up, electricity to have turned on and, oh yeah, Internet service so you can do all that other stuff online. It was catch-as-catch-can if you needed us to actually open the doors so you could

rent a space or buy something you’d seen through the window.

Our soft opening went well. By day’s end, half of our booths had been rented, and we’d done more than $2,000 in various sales. The people of Harry Truman’s hometown seemed to be happy we were there, and all the dealers knew each other.

It was like having one big happy family living in my rooming house. I was elated!

I was confident! I was downright giddy!

Then I looked over at my husband Mark, who was, frankly, a miserable mess.

That’s because part of my plan had failed — the weather part. Missouri was not cooperating with my foolproof plan and had welcomed us that morning with 25 degree temperatures. It was snowing.

Mark tried to scrape the ice off his windshield with a credit card, and the card snapped in half. He was muttering under his breath, and we hadn’t even opened yet.

By 6 p.m., when we finally got the last enthusiastic shopper out the door (an hour late), it had warmed up to a toasty 32 degrees. I took him out for pizza and sat him next to the ovens but, on the way out, he tripped on a chunk of snow that had fallen off someone’s bumper and was back to muttering.

“I want to go to Florida,” he said.

“I know, I know,” I consoled him. “But I haven’t accumulated enough inventory to justify the trip yet. Everything I’ve bought lately has gone into this store, so it looks full.”

“I don’t care,” he said. “I’ll buy stuff on the way down. They need stuff.”

“But our new awning cost $12,000 and the sign was $6,000...”

“They need me in Florida!” he said.

I looked at him, all shivery in his warmest jacket, his ears blue and his hands numb. It wasn’t like him to grasp at straws like that.

“After the grand opening,” I promised.

“Fine.”

“If it’s still less than 35 degrees outside.”

“65.”

“Done.”

And that’s what happens when someone from Milwaukee marries someone from Atlanta. Nashville is where we should be.

‘Ready Player One’ Is A Fun Movie With An Important Message

Stephen Spielberg’s Ready Player One is a fun romp, a sort of combination of The Goonies and Raiders of the Lost Ark with an overlay of virtual reality. While hardly the director’s best film, it provides a good time that manages to combine the future with an adoration of 1980s pop culture.

Based on a popular science fiction book by Ernest Cline, the action begins early and runs mostly non-stop to the end.

Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) is orphaned, living in a stack of trailer homes in 2045 with his aunt and her abusive boyfriend but spending most of his time being his computer avatar Parzival in the virtual reality world called OASIS. Things in reality are terrible, and most people spend much of their time in this unreality zone, where they can be anyone they wish.

Parzival, like many people, as well as the huge corporation IOI, searches for three special “Easter eggs” — special keys

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler that will lead to ownership of OASIS, a contest created by founder James Halliday (Michael Rylance) at his death. The value is estimated at half a trillion dollars. The first one can only be reached by winning a race that ends at a special park. Cars crash each other, roads move up and down, a T-Rex (perhaps a reference to Spielberg’s Jurassic Park) and King Kong are there destroying cars and blocking all who enter. After five years, no one has done it. But Parzival figures out how it can be

done and wins. Friends Art3mis (Olivia Cooke), Aech (Lena Waith), Daito (Win Morisaki) and Sho (Phillip Zhao) join him.

That brings the evil Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn), head of IOI, after them.

Essentially, the movie is rather simple: the good guys must find the keys to get to the treasure, battling the bad guys.

But there are many motifs within the plot. Yes, we have young people battling a clearly evil corporation. But virtual reality is another metaphor for addiction. People spend most of their time within, avoiding their real, boring lives. Many of the avatars are not even close to who or what they represent. One of the other motifs is the importance of reality, something that often comes around to hit the characters hard.

Spielberg sets up scenes that are irresistible. The race, with roads flying around, cars spinning, not to mention the great ape and dinosaur, is incredible. And we

have a ballroom where gravity doesn’t exist, allowing incredible dancing. There’s even a long riff on The Shining, inside what looks like a perfect replica of the old horror movie. There are huge battles between corporate clones and just about everyone else, all done through avatars, ending in a massive battle, which in true Spielberg fashion, is not the true ending.

Spielberg does set things up in black and white mode. The good guys are really good (a bit of a change from the book, but it does not really harm anything in the film) and the corporation really nasty.

There seems to be no one around to block the bad guys from whatever they want to do. They have a group of nerds who work together to figure out all the gimmicks and hundreds of thugs trained in fighting through their avatars. Added to that they have a few killers, both in virtual reality and in the real world.

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The acting job for most of the performers must have been strange. They did a lot of their work using computer-generated effects for their avatars (who did not look all that much like the real people).

Sheridan and Cooke did have some nice romantic scenes together as actual people.

We got far more scenery chewing from the bad guys, all of whom were appropriately evil. There was a major problem there: we know they want to take over but there is no back story. They seemed to be going to all the trouble just to get advertising space.

Spielberg has done many of our classic films over the last 40 years. This is not one of them. But it provides a great time at the movies. If you’ve never played any computer games or gotten into science fiction, there might be a bit of confusion, but essentially we have a fun quest with the special effects creating more interesting backdrops than normal. It is worth seeing.

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IPC, USPA Announce Partnership Intended To Elevate Sport Of Polo An historic three-year partnership was announced last week by Mark Bellissimo, CEO of the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC); Robert Puetz, CEO of the United States Polo Association (USPA); and David Cummings, chairman of USPA Global Licensing (USPAGL). The agreement between the three organizations aims to build and cultivate the sport of polo on a national and international level.

The partnership will provide the USPA and USPAGL a home for its top competitions throughout the year, with the USPA becoming a major commercial sponsor of the IPC venue and the title sponsor for the facility’s primary and most notable competition field, Field 1.

“We are honored to partner with the USPA and USPA Global Licensing to continue to grow the sport of polo with the goal of transforming it from a sport, long considered a hobby, to a more professional sport for team owners,” Bellissimo said. “It will take time and cooperation from all parties, but I believe over time we can get there.”

The recent decision by the USPA, supported by IPC, to lower the premier high-goal tournament level from 26 goals to 22 goals, set the stage for the agreement, which was negotiated over the last few weeks and whose deal terms were approved by the USPA’s Executive Committee on Wednesday, March 28.

“The USPA is committed to growing the sport of polo, and we believe that adjusting the handicap level and creating a world-class polo series will encourage players from all over the world to compete in the Triple Crown of Polo,” Puetz said. “With this historical achievement, we are certain that the prize money, new opportunities for American players, and a new home for the USPA and U.S. Polo Assn. at one of the premier polo facilities in the world, will ensure a promising future for U.S. polo.”

Bellissimo believes that the changes will significantly grow the sport of polo.

“We are confident that this strategy will yield significantly more teams and a far better and more

competitive tournament season for the team owners, players, spectators and sponsors, as well as provide a platform for the future growth of polo,” he said. “We will continue to invest in and expand the number of high-quality fields, work with the USPA to ensure the highest quality officiating, and promote the IPC Polo School, as well as, promote the sport locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Our goal is to deliver a better experience and value for all our constituents.”

Cummings, chairman of USPA Global Licensing Inc., the sports marketing arm of the USPA domestically and internationally, said that the partnership is long overdue.

“Our involvement gives USPAGL and U.S. Polo Assn., the official licensed brand of the USPA, a year-long platform to reinforce the authenticity and connection to the sport of polo,” he said.

All parties were confident that this partnership platform and series format will provide an increased number of competitive teams, enhanced spectator interest, greater opportunities for American players and lower the cost of fielding a team for team owners.

The Triple Crown of Polo events will include an innovative “Winner Takes All” prize money format during the tournaments. The C.V. Whitney Cup will offer $125,000; the USPA Gold Cup will offer $125,000; and will culminate with

the U.S. Open Polo Championship, which will offer $250,000.

An added bonus, with details forthcoming, will provide the team winning the Triple Crown of Polo up to an additional $500,000 bonus, which would yield a total of $1 million in the total prize money package.

Bellissimo also noted that IPC would be adding at least three, and up to five new fields, an expanded polo school intended to attract IPC club members, a permanent stick-and-ball simulator, and the addition of an improved and enhanced tournament schedule that will feature Gladiator Polo.

To learn more about the International Polo Club Palm Beach, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS POSTER SYMPOSIUM

Wellington Regional Medical Center recently hosted a poster symposium in which WRMC internal medicine residents, faculty, Edward Via College osteopathic students, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Palm Beach Atlantic University pharmacy students participated by submitting case presentations and research projects. The poster presentations were judged by WRMC CEO Robbin Lee; Dr. Kenny Brock, DVM, associate dean of biomedical affairs and research at VCOM Auburn; and Dr. Paul Seltzer, legislative chair of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA). Shown above are some of the winning entries, as well as Residency Program Director Dr. Berry Pierre with Sandy Seltzer, executive director of FOMA.

Colts Broken, Ridden As Spectators Watch At Colt Starting Challenge

Six horse trainers will each break a young horse to ride in just a few hours as spectators watch.

Often a weeklong process, the task will be accomplished using the Natural Horsemanship techniques in front of a live audience at this year’s Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center’s Covered Arena.

Colt Starting Challenge USA will be showcased on two nights, Friday, April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing Saturday, April 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 each night.

Cristy Beatty, who co-founded Colt Starting Challenge USA with her husband, Russell Beatty, said they’re excited to bring the event for the second time to Florida. Six experienced horse trainers will work, starting in six round pens, as they compete to gentle, start and ride unbroke horses.

“It’s exciting to watch them get started from halter-broke to being ridden all over the place and how they can get that accomplished so quickly,” she said. “It’s not the average performance. This is real-life stuff happening right in front of you. Sometimes, these guys get bucked off.”

By the second evening of the competition, she said, trainers will be riding loosely together through the arena, and then each trainer will have 12 minutes to ride their horse through an obstacle course.

Judges will assign points to each trainer to determine the winner, who will walk away with a commemorative buckle.

Andrew Fice lunging his paint horse in the round pen.

Beatty said her husband was inspired to launch Colt Starting Challenge USA about eight years ago after watching a friend participate in a similar event.

“He felt it was awesome to see and learned how to do it,” she said. “We decided to make it our business.”

They put on about 20 of the popular events each year all over the U.S., mainly at horse expos but also at their own hosted events.

Horses are brought in from surrounding communities and must be between two-and-a-half and four years of age and that have been halter-broke but never have been saddled, bridled or ridden.

Trainers, who must have already started 50 to 100 horses or more, are randomly matched with a colt and wear cordless microphones

so they can explain what they’re doing to the crowd.

“It draws a huge audience because it’s unique and interesting,” Beatty said. “Performances are always different due to the individual styles of trainers, and horses are all different temperaments and breeds. It’s never the same.”

One thing all trainers have in common, is their use of Natural Horsemanship methods. “Contest rules prohibit the use of items such as spurs or leg restraints. The key is to build initial trust with the horse,” she said. “Most of the time, they just ride them at a halter.

Horsemanship methods of horse training speed up the process of gentling and riding a horse.”

For additional information about the competition, visit www. coltstartingchallengeusa.com.

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Valiente Wins Again

continued from page 8 Player. Best Playing Pony honors were awarded to Macarena, a gray mare owned by Mariano Gonzalez and played by Adolfo Cambiaso in the third chukker.

Looking forward to participating in the prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship, Bob Jornayvaz recognizes the steep competition Valiente will have to face in the final 26-goal tournament of the season.

“Now the hard work begins.

We can’t lose focus, so we need to stay healthy and keep the horses healthy,” he said. “You have to go out on the field with a game plan, execute it and stay disciplined.

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READY FOR THE FLOWER SHOW

Members of the Wellington Garden Club met recently to learn how to best prepare plants to be entered in “Tropical Heat Wave,” a standard flower show. In the show’s Horticulture Division, member-grown plants must be in perfect condition to win a ribbon: no brown spots on leaves, the right-sized container, etc. — the rules are strict. Come to the flower show to see the orchids, begonias, bromeliads and succulents perfectly presented and judged by accredited National Garden Club judges. Have your gardening questions answered by master gardeners. Listen to speakers and see demonstrations. April 14 and 15 at the Mall at Wellington Green. Admission is free. Shown above (L-R) are Lisa Ferraro, Twig Morris, Stormi Bivin, Ann Finch, Petra Russell and Mary Drexler.

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Horse & Hounds Charity Event April 8

More than 1,000 people and their well-behaved pets are expected to attend the ninth annual fundraiser hosted by the Horses & Hounds Charitable Foundation on Sunday, April 8 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Funds raised will help Tri County Animal Rescue kick off its capital campaign for their new campus.

This year’s event, hosted by Jane Bistline, Jeri Caprio and Kim Van Kampen, will include an exotic car show compliments of Excell

Auto Group, the annual “so much fun doggie show,” a silent auction and many other exciting activities.

Light bites and beverages will be offered.

Admission is free, but all donations are appreciated.

The event will feature Tom Reed and the Spanish Stallion Encanto, along with Janne Rumbough and Junior, her Spanish Grand Prix horse. Many accomplished riders with amazing dancing horses will also perform.

Well-behaved dogs are invited to participate in the annual doggie show. All dogs must be on a leash.

This event promises to be fun for the entire family, including the furry members.

Horses and Hounds Farm is located at 11399 Piping Plover Road. From State Road 7, just south of Lake Worth Road, turn west onto 50th Street South. Turn left on Homeland Road and then right on Piping Plover Road. The farm is on the corner.

Council To Consider

cerns over something he felt was missing from the land use section of the committee’s drafted action plan — the issue of landing planes.

“Horses and airplanes do not mix. While there is a specific project that brought this to my mind, as you think about the action plan, I think it’s really important to identify [what] we are going to do to preserve the reason why many of us are here,” said Fleisher, who asked that the plan not allow a land use that would conflict with the rural equestrian lifestyle. “We should not have airports, and certainly not jetports, in the preserve.”

Mike Nelson expressed his concern regarding clean water, noting that water from southern Wellington’s Basin B is now flowing through northern Wellington’s Basin A.

“The concern that I’ve had for years is that when Basin B failed to meet its water quality standards, they decided to re-plumb Wellington and take the Basin B water and force to go through Basin A,” he said. “We need to take care of the people who live in Basin A and the potential of pollution and harm to residents.”

Another matter briefly discussed by the committee was current construction at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

The construction is for a temporary stadium, with a temporary arena polo and dressage ring with bleachers.

Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart confirmed that the construction at IPC is in accordance with a land development permit.

lington schools and is now taking place in over 30 Palm Beach County schools. Mind Games has proven to be so successful that it now also has a camp and field trips program. The grant of $2,500 will aid Levin in continuing to grow her Mind Games program.

“We get back to the basics of learning how to play,” Levin explained.

Also in the Homegrown category, Dr. Robin Shecter pitched her child-friendly Lickady Split Sunscreen. As a dermatologist, Shecter made it a personal goal to come up with a product that would help reduce the number of people affected by sun damage.

Her Lickady Split Sunscreen is a protective product for children and adults that can be applied on the whole body, including the scalp.

It is hypoallergenic, water-resistant and oil free.

Private pilot Niquelle Averkamp pitched her Fly Girl Adventures, stemming from her web site in which she documents all of the food, fun and adventure she finds in all of the different places in South Florida she and her family fly to. Averkamp aims to expand her audience to show locals all of the hidden places throughout South Florida. For more information, visit www.flygirladventures. com.

Action Plan

that’s when we need to fall back on our game plan, because that’s what a good organization is all about.”

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onship is now underway at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For more info., visit www. internationalpoloclub.com.

continued from page 1 followed by any costs associated with it.”

The committee approved the submission of the plan to the council by a 4-1 vote. New Committee Member Carlos Arellano said that he was not familiar enough with the plan to vote to approve it.

Committee Chair Jane Cleveland requested that some minor errors be fixed before the plan was presented to the council.

The committee also heard comments from two residents who had concerns about the growing equestrian presence in Wellington.

Glen Fleisher expressed con-

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The final competitor for the grand prize was Patrick Stinus with his business, Rooster. Rooster helps individuals in facilitating their business plans and aiding them in bringing their ideas to life.

Rooster is for those seeking to provide others with specific services,

providing them with guidance, resources and knowledge to build and run their own business. For more information, visit www. roosterlocal.com.

In the Homegrown People’s Choice Award Category, the winner, Levin, has a master’s degree in elementary education. In her presentation, she focused on the importance of getting children to interact and learn in fun ways.

“Over the years, I noticed that play dates started [relying] on electronic devices rather than interacting and communicating with friends,” she said. “I noticed that in classrooms, teachers were required to teach bell to bell rather

than having free time during a school day for interactive and creative play.”

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On Wednesday, March 28, the Wellington High School girls softball team hosted rival Seminole Ridge High School and shut out the Hawks 6-0 to improve to 13-1 on the season. The Wolverines took an early lead and held on for the balance. Wellington coasted on the heels of four different pitchers taking the mound. Page 32

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Margie Engle Claims $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix At WEF

Margie Engle of Wellington was victorious with Gladewinds Farm Inc.’s Royce in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* in the final Saturday Night Lights event of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival on Saturday, March 31.

Forty top combinations vied for a chance to win the final five-star Grand Prix and the biggest prize purse of the circuit. Six were able to find the key to a clear round over a track designed by 2016 Rio Olympic Games course designer Guilherme

Jorge of Brazil. Returning first in the jump-off, Ben Asselin and Cool Feeling, owned by Attache Stables, had four faults in 43.09 seconds to finish in fifth place.

The first clear round of the jumpoff came from Luis Francisco de Azevedo and Comic, owned by Santa Cecilia Stables. They stopped the timers in 42.52 seconds, which held up for second place. Finishing in fourth was Mexican Olympian Enrique Gonzalez on Chacna. They had four faults in 41.47 seconds.

Margie Engle rides Royce to victory at PBIEC. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

De Azevedo and Comic finished second in the $380,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix during Week 5 of the 2017 WEF. Following that circuit, Comic sustained an injury that had him out of action for a year.

This week was only his second show back in competition.

“My feeling today is really, really unbelievable because I had a really good result also with this horse in the last season,” he said of the 11-yearold KWPN stallion. “But he had a little accident, and we had a long break. For sure he’s not in his best shape now because he’s just coming back. But that shows me how special he is, because this is his second show after he was injured.”

De Azevedo has allowed the horse plenty of time to recover.

“I didn’t want to push,” he said.

“Our goal is to be on the team for Brazil for the [World Equestrian Games]. We took the option to save him for this season, so I think we made a good decision.”

Slotting into third place as the fastest four-faulters were Conor Swail and Rose Hill Farm’s Rubens LS La Silla, who stopped the clock in 40.17 seconds.

The 12-year-old SLS stallion has been in Swail’s program since his student Vanessa Mannix bought

him as a seven-year-old. Swail competed him in the winters of 2016 and 2017, but the horse was sold to the Hymowitz family of Rose Hill Farm last June, and Swail only got the ride again three weeks ago.

“We did the five-star two weeks ago, and then this was my second big show with him,” he said. “I’m very, very pleased with how quickly he has returned to top form.”

Engle and Royce were able to speed around the jump-off course to take home their second individual five-star victory in a time of 39.35 seconds. Last into the jump-off to try and catch Engle’s time was Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward and Evergate Stable LLC’s Hija van Strokapelleken. They had 12 faults in 40.86 seconds to finish in sixth place.

“Royce gave me a great birthday present today,” said Engle, who celebrated her 60th birthday. “It feels great. I saved him just for the five-star Grand Prix events. Unfortunately, I think it was week seven I got mono, so he got even a longer break. This is only his third week showing here, so he was plenty fresh. When everyone else is getting kind of tired, he was fresh.”

Engle and Royce, a 14-year-old Oldenburg stallion, began their part-

nership at the FEI level in September 2010, and the talented stallion took time to develop. While a solid Nations Cup horse, Royce does not have many individual FEI victories to his name.

“It’s a great feeling,” she said.

“He’s a great horse. All he lacked was rideability. I’ve had a lot of help between my husband doing the chiropractic, and Lisa Wilcox has been great working him on the flat with the dressage. He’s always had raw talent, but the rideability was an issue. Now he’s riding great. He just feels like he’s getting better and better.”

Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo was thrilled with another successful season.

“Once again, I just want to thank Rolex for putting forth what I think was a great circuit,” he said. “We want to continue to be a world-class circuit, so we are taking constructive feedback from the riders and will improve the footing in the International Arena. We’re also going to think through some other innovative approaches for presenting the sport to a broader audience.”

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Earl Stewart Joins The Board Of Big Dog Ranch Rescue

Earl Stewart, owner of Earl Stewart Toyota, has accepted an invitation to join the board of directors of Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

For the past four years, Earl Stewart Toyota has partnered with Big Dog Ranch Rescue in its Dog of the Month program. Each month, and

often more often than once a month, a dog that is available for adoption is featured as the Earl Stewart Toyota Dog of the Month.

The dealership pays the adoption fees for the person who adopts the dog, after a background check to assure the dog and the prospective

adopter are a good match.

“We get great pleasure in helping Big Dog Ranch Rescue find forever homes for the many dogs that come into their care,” Stewart said. “Nothing is more rewarding than knowing that you have played a role in matching a family with a rescued dog. We are proud that Earl Stewart Toyota has helped facilitate and payed for dozens of these adoptions.”

In addition to the Dog of the Month program, Earl Stewart Toyota has donated a Toyota van to the charity outfitted to transport dogs

to off-site adoption events and has produced and aired television ad campaigns promoting the partnership between the dealership and Big Dog Ranch Rescue, and has also been a major sponsor of the nonprofit’s fundraising events. Also, all proceeds from the sale of Earl Stewart’s book Confessions of a Recovering Car Dealer are donated to Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

Earl Stewart Toyota is a “dog friendly” business, providing free doggie treats, a dog water station in the customer service lounge, a dog walk area, and the ability of

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Big Dog Ranch Rescue President Lauree Simmons with Earl Stewart holding dogs up for adoption in front of the van donated to Big Dog Ranch Rescue by Earl Stewart Toyota.

Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is warning the public about a sweepstakes scam targeting county taxpayers.

The scammers are targeting potential victims by sending them communication which resembles Gannon’s official letterhead, requesting the “winner” pay a tax or fee on their “prize.”

The communication identifies the Tax Collector as an agent of the Internal Revenue Service. IRS forms are attached to the letter with instructions for the taxpayer to pay the fee.

Gannon is not an agent of the IRS and will never send communication to taxpayers in conjunction with IRS forms. If anyone receives this type of communication, report it immediately by calling (561) 355-2264.

“Protecting the taxpayers of Palm Beach County from this type of crime is critically important,” she said. “This scam can be extremely convincing, especially to our senior citizens.”

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Executive Women To Honor FPL With President’s Award

The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation will present the inaugural President’s Award to Florida Power & Light Company at the 2018 Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon on April 18 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion.

The President’s Award is given to a corporation or institution for the continual exemplary support of girls and women through their journey in leadership in Palm Beach County.

“FPL is the recipient of this year’s inaugural award for the myriad years of support to Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, as

well as many of our sister organizations serving girls and women in Palm Beach County and beyond,” EWPBF President Denise Valz said.

“FPL continually demonstrates true commitment of empowering women to succeed and lead.”

FPL has been supporting EWPBF for nearly 20 years, as sponsors and partners providing valuable leadership and financial support; sponsoring and hosting programs; and encouraging their executive women employees to be active members and board members.

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nized with the inaugural President’s Award. Working together with organizations like EWPBF that empower women to succeed is part of FPL’s commitment to help make the communities we serve even better places to live and work,” said Pamela Rauch, vice president of external affairs and economic development for FPL. “EWPBF provides networking and collaboration opportunities for women, educational programs and the development of leadership and advocacy skills. Initiatives like these will enrich our community for years to come.”

EWPBF will also present the prestigious Cynthia Allen Gracey Women In Leadership Awards (WILA) to exemplary women who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership in the nonprofit, private, public and volunteer sectors. The 2018 WILA honorees are: Victoria A. Chouris (Nonprofit Sector), Marti LaTour (Private Sector), the Hon. Jeri Muoio (Public Sector) and Dr. Marsha Fishbane (Volunteer Sector).

While the luncheon recognizes the achievements and celebrates the contributions of exceptional execu-

tive women, proceeds provide critically needed scholarship and grant assistance. The WILA program has raised significant dollars to help promising young women pursue their dreams of a college education and to support girls and women in need in Palm Beach County.

This event begins at 11:30 a.m. with keynote speaker actress Marilu Henner. Tickets are $130 for members and $150 for guests and friends. To purchase tickets, tables or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ewpb.org or call (561) 868-7070.

Stock Custom Homes Off To A Strong Start In Wellington

Stock Custom Homes, the luxury homebuilding division of Stock Development, has sold the second of its three estate homes in Wellington’s Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club. Located at 12503 Cypress Island Way, the home was listed at $6.895 million.

The 6,428-square-foot residence features four bedrooms and was tastefully furnished by Marc Michaels Interior Design. Ideal for hosting guests with its grand leisure room and spacious reception area, it also boasts a private VIP suite. The

regal leisure room is a focal point of the estate, offering unparalleled views of the lush surrounding landscape. The stately master suite, equipped with a patio, seating area, wet bar and elaborate master bath, complement the unforgettable estate design.

Stock Custom Homes has one additional estate available in Palm Beach Polo, located at 3093 Blue Cypress Lane. Stunning West Indies-style architecture and opulence abound in this nearly 4,000-squarefoot, four-bedroom residence that

features interior design Soco Interiors. Ideally situated with lake views, the custom estate features soaring ceilings, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and expansive outdoor living including pool and spa. It’s available for $3.195 million.

In November 2017, Stock sold its largest, nearly 7,000 square feet under air, estate located at 12479 Cypress Island Way. Listed at $7.395 million, the sale came within two weeks of Stock opening the expansive model for viewing.

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Now celebrating its 16th year as Southwest Florida’s pre-eminent homebuilder, Stock Development has completed more than 4,200 homes along the Gulf Coast and beyond. Stock Custom Homes is actively working on custom estates on Marco Island, Pine Ridge and in the Wellington area. For more information, visit stockcustomhomes. com or call (239) 249-6400.

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Late Scores Lift WHS Flag Football Girls Over Broncos

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School flag football team scored two late touchdowns to break an early 6-6 tie to defeat rival Palm Beach Central High School 19-6 on Thursday, March 29.

Wolverines quarterback Hallie Walker threw for three scores in the second half against a tough Bronco defense.

The Wolverines went up in the

first quarter 6-0, but the Broncos responded early in the second quarter when quarterback Katrina Desorbo hit Kemah White on a short out pass, then scampered for a 22-yard touchdown. The Bronco point after attempt was unsuccessful to deadlock the contest at 6-6. Both defensive squads buckled down and forced punts to end the first half tied.

Walker capped a 60-yard drive in the third quarter finding Samantha Bean for the short touchdown

Palm Beach Central receiver Nicole Cuomo splits the Wellington defenders after a reception.

pass. The point after attempt was no good, but the Wolverines were able to claim a 12-6 advantage.

Wellington’s defense continued to play aggressively, and forced Palm Beach Central to make hasty throws, which led to the Broncos punting.

Walker took the Wolverines down the field for the final time. She capped a 62-yard drive with a strike to Skyler Hagan for the touchdown.

The score, after the conversion, liftSee FLAG FOOTBALL, page 33

Wellington quarterback Hallie Walker gets rid of the ball before the sack.

Wolverine receiver Skyler Hagan makes a big catch.

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Wellington Girls Softball Squad Blanks Sem Ridge

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, March 28, the Wellington High School girls softball team hosted rival Seminole Ridge High School and shut out the Hawks 6-0 to improve to 13-1 on the season. The Wolverines took an early lead and held on for the balance.

Wellington coasted on the heels of four different pitchers taking the mound against the Hawks. Danni

Farley, Katie Schmidt, Kate Desimone and Sabrina Gonzalez combined for 12 strikeouts on the night. Farley accounted for five, while Gonzalez closed out the final inning.

Wellington snuffed out the Hawk batters in the top of the first inning, then jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first. Single RBIs from Farley and Raegan Conley lifted the Wolverines up 2-0. Seminole Ridge first baseman Paytyn

Wellington’s Lexi Butler slides into second base as Seminole Ridge second baseman Madison Kolaser tries to get to the ball.

Hazelton grabbed a line drive to hold Wellington’s lead at two after loading the bases.

The Hawks (7-8) continued to struggle against the Wellington pitching force throughout the game.

Things got worse for Seminole Ridge in the second inning when Wellington’s Lexi Butler stole second base, then third off an error.

Butler was eventually sent home by See SOFTBALL, page 33

Starting Wellington pitcher Danni Farley throws from the mound in the first inning.

Wellington’s Jolie Skinvington slides into third to beat the throw.

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Grand Champions, Valiente Create New World Polo League

The Grand Champions Polo Club and Valiente Polo Farm have joined forces to form the World Polo League, which will make its debut in 2019.

Co-founders Marc and Melissa Ganzi of Grand Champions and Bob Jornayvaz of Valiente Polo Farm unveiled the new 26-goal league that will run from Feb. 6 through April 15, 2019 to fill a void and have everyone working together to make polo the best it can be while continuing to preserve the highest level of polo.

In September 2017, the United States Polo Association, the sport’s national governing body, announced that 22 goals would be the maximum level of polo played as of 2019, including the C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup and U.S. Open.

The new 26-goal series, referred to as the “New Polo Experience” will be headed by Commissioner Dale Smicklas, 58, one of the most well-respected players in the sport. It will be available for all players and team sponsors who want to play the highest level of polo played outside Argentina.

“This league will be about team owners all working for the good of the sport,” Smicklas said. “It will be about taking care of those owners,

players, grooms and all participants as well.”

Smicklas’ pro career spans more than 20 years during the glory days of polo. The former 8-goaler was one of the top American players in the sport and competed throughout the world, including Argentina, England and the U.S. In 1987, he was a member of Silver Eagle-Carlsberg, which won the $100,000 International Gold Cup at Royal Palm Polo Club and also reached the Rolex Gold Cup finals.

Four 2019 tournaments are scheduled: Feb. 6-17, All-Star Challenge; Feb. 20 - March 2, the Founders Cup; March 6-24, the Palm Beach Open; and March 27 - April 14, the Triple Crown. Significant prize money will be offered.

A first-of-its-kind All-Star Challenge Draw is set for Feb. 5. Team owners will draw all-star players at a kickoff draw party. The first tournament begins Feb. 6 with the final Feb. 17.

All-star players include Adolfo Cambiaso, Juan Martin Nero, Gonzalito Pieres, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Pelon Stirling, Rodrigo Andrade, Nico Pieres and Nic Roldan.

Smicklas stressed during a kickoff gathering last Friday night in front of a packed house at Valiente that

“this is a league and not a competing association.”

Smicklas said his role as commissioner is to ensure fair play, first and foremost; to maintain quality 26-goal polo and rich tradition; and to enforce 26-goal league policies, procedures and rules, which are still being finalized.

Smicklas pointed out when he was an active player at Palm Beach Polo during the Bill Ylvisaker days, there were 10 tournaments played each season and only one was a USPA-sanctioned tournament, the Rolex Gold Cup. The league is working with multiple corporate sponsors and attracting new team owners. “Twenty-six polo is here to stay,” Smicklas said.

Ganzi and Jornayvaz stressed that the World Polo League is not competing with any other polo clubs or associations, including the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the USPA. “As in previous years, South Florida will offer polo from the lowest level all the way to 26 goal for the teams who want it,” said Marc Ganzi, who moved with his family to Wellington 17 years ago.

“We just want to offer access. We love the sport, and we want to play 26 goal, but we want to give access

World Polo League Commissioner Dale Smicklas with all-star players and WPL co-founders Marc and Melissa Ganzi of Grand Champions and Bob Jornayvaz of Valiente. to other teams to play it, too, if they so choose.”

Jornayvaz agreed. “Everyone is free to play here and anywhere else,” he said. “We want to continue to preserve the great 26 goal that has existed for so many years. It’s a type of polo that we all love and don’t want to go away.”

Cambiaso, the world’s top player, is thrilled to be able to continue to play 26-goal polo in the U.S. “I think it’s fantastic for us because we like to play 26-goal polo,” he said.

“It will be fun. After Argentina, the 26-goal in America is the highest level of polo in the world. The level shouldn’t go down. Melissa, Marc and Bob think that’s the way it should be. Next year we are definitely going to play 26-goal polo.”

There is no lack of world-class polo fields for the World Polo League play. Grand Champions features 10 well-manicured polo fields with more plans to build others in the future, and Valiente Polo Farm has four quality fields.

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Wolverines Shut Out Hawks

continued from page 31 Desimone off a single to extend the Wolverine lead to 3-0.

Farley’s next at-bat launched a ball deep left-center for a two-run

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Seminole Ridge began to play better defense and connect with the ball later in the later innings, but the team was unable to send in a runner to reduce the margin. The Wolverines would hold on for the 6-0 victory and remain unbeaten in the district.

Seminole Ridge pitcher Maddie Prickett winds up from the mound.

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Flag Football

Big Win For WHS

continued from page 31 ed Wellington to a 19-6 lead in the fourth quarter. The Broncos moved

the ball inside the Wellington 20yard line but could not convert the drive into points.

The Wolverines were able to manage the final minute on the clock to seal the 19-6 win.

The victory improved the Wellington record to 5-1 on the season,

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while the Broncos fell to 0-4. Walker is credited with three touchdown passes for Wellington. Bean and Hagan each had a score for the Wolverines.

Desorbo recorded a touchdown pass, and White is credited with the lone score for the Broncos.

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Saturday, April 7 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival continues at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com.

• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a boat trip in search of pelagic birds on Saturday, April 7 starting at 6:15 a.m. Advance registration is required, and there is an associated cost. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• Audubon of the Everglades will visit Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, April 7 starting at 7:30 a.m. No walking is required. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 5964423 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Rotary Club of Wellington will hold a document shredding event on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Municipal Complex. The club will also collect dry food and canned goods for Wellington Cares. Visit www. wellingtonrotary.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Beginner’s Tai Chi Practice for ages 16 and up on Saturdays, April 7, 14 and 21 at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Great Amazing Race to support Dogs to the Rescue will be held Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach. Participants can register online at www.greatamazingrace.com.

• The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host its 31st Annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bounce houses, a petting zoo, kids games with prizes, baked items for sale, a huge silent auction and themed raffle baskets. For more info., call (561) 798-3286 or visit www.stpeterscec.com.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host “Sprouting for the Health of It!” on Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. with instructor Sean Herbert. For more info., call (561) 2331757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• Cleveland Clinic Florida invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new Wellington clinic at 2789 S. State Road 7, Suite 100, on Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include tours of the new facility, risk assessment screenings and wellness information, a meet-and-greet with Cleveland Clinic specialists, food trucks, raffle prizes and children’s activities. For more info., visit www. clevelandclinicflorida.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Satur-

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Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 7 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime and share your knowledge about manga.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Brew at the Zoo at the Palm Beach Zoo returns for its fifth year on Saturday, April 7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sample craft beer from more than 25 South Florida breweries all around the zoo.

There will also be live music, great food vendors and zoo animals. VIP tickets include early entry, free food courtesy of Applebee’s, a commemorative t-shirt and special beer samples. This is a 21 and over event, and advance tickets are required. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/brew-atthe-zoo-2018 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Barbra Streisand tribute concert by Simply Streisand on Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, April 8 • The Women of the Western Communities will host its “Fun, Fabulous & Forty” brunch, auction and fashion show on Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington.

The spring fundraiser will include a fashion show sponsored by Dressbarn. It will include both silent and ticket auctions. The special guest emcees will be Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 FM, while Leslie Gray Streeter will be a special guest model.

Tickets are $50 per person, and reservations are required. Call Donna Kuebler at (561) 3085877 to RSVP. • The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, April 8 with the USPA 114th U.S. Open Polo Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www. internationalpoloclub.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Stress Awareness Month: Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Join the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County on Sunday, April 8 at 4 p.m. at Swank Farms (14311 North Road, Loxahatchee Groves) for a special dinner event benefiting arts and culture in the Palm Beaches. Enjoy a farm-to-table feast crafted right before your eyes by nationally recognized chefs. Visit www.palmbeachculture. com/swank or more info.

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Monday, April 9 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a DVD Upcycle Earth Day Extravaganza for ages 14 and up on Monday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Celebrate being “green” by repurposing old DVDs into beautiful works of art. Supplies will be provided.

Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Trick$ of the Trade: Outsmarting Investment Fraud” on Monday, April 9 at 6 p.m. Learn how to identify tactics fraudsters use and reduce your financial risk by taking a few simple steps prior to making an investment decision. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, April 10 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association’s third annual Ocean to Lake Hike with no camping begins Tuesday, April 10 and finishes April 22. Complete 63 miles in eight days while sleeping in your own bed. Hike all of the route or some of it. Call Scott Lunsford at (561) 441-1251 for more info.

• Kravis On Broadway will present The Bodyguard featuring Deborah Cox from Tuesday, April 10 through Sunday, April 15 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $28. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Techniques III for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. In the final class of the watercolor series, learn the finishing touches you can use to make your vision come to life on paper.

Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Creative with iPads for ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m. Discover and play with iPad games and programmable Bee-Bots and learn a little coding. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Tuesdays, April 10 and April 24 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Gather your friends, or come and make new ones, as you discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, April 11 • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, April 11 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Chamber 101 on Wednesday, April 11 at 8 a.m. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or e-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Let’s Make a Kite for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 11 at 3 p.m. Use paper and glue to create your own kite. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Adulting 101: Personal Finance for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, April 11 at 6 p.m.

Learn how to balance a checkbook, set a budget, file your own taxes and build credit. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cover topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom to physics.

Team up with friends and battle to be the best.

Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Ranky Tanky on Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Jazz musicians Quentin Baxter, Kevin Hamilton, Charlton Singleton and Clay Ross, with celebrated low country singer Quiana Parler, perform Gullah music that evolved from the coastal region of South Carolina and Georgia. Selections range from rambunc-

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Thursday, April 12 • Barrett-Jackson Car Auctions will bring a star-studded lineup to the 16th annual Palm Beach Auction, set for Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

For more info., visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Coloring: Watercolor Flowers for ages 16 and up on Thursday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the flower, one of nature’s most spectacular creations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Corner Bookmark for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, April 12 at 3 p.m. Tired of folding the corners of your pages? Make a cute or scary corner bookmark to keep track of your reading.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Showers & Flowers for ages 7 and up on Thursday, April 12 at 4 p.m.

April showers bring May flowers, so let it rain by making beautiful paper flowers. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, April 12 and April 19 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals and socialize while you work. Share your ideas and knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a 1980s music tribute concert by On The Roxx, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, April 12 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ events for more info.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will hold a lecture on Tracking Great Whites by Chris Fischer on Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. Track keystone marine species such as great white and tiger sharks through collaborative shark science. Visit www. picatic.com/Palm-Beach-Zoo-Lecture-Apr-12 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Stress Awareness Month: Taking Care of Yourself” for adults on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Get information on how you can use massage, breathing techniques and meditation to de-stress. Relax and leave your problems at the door. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, April 13 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Power Networking Breakfast at Golden Corral (10100 Fox Trail South, Royal Palm Beach) on Friday, April 13 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. For more info., call Jim O’Neil at (561) 578-4816.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Stories in the Garden: Butterflies and tour Windows on the Floating World: Blume Tropical Wetlands Garden on Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• Temple Beth Torah of Wellington will host “Shabbat Stock 2018: A Night of Peace, Music & Prayer” on Friday, April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Call (561) 7932700 for more info.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Flavors 2018 Food Festival is set for Friday, April 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The 15th annual event will feature dinner by the bite from dozens of local restaurants. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) after hours for ages 8 and up will return on Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Have fun in the dark hunting along trails for reflective clues to learn about Okeeheelee animals and habitat areas.

Wear close-toed shoes and bring bug spray. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcnature.com for more info.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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RETAIL: WINNERS CIRCLE

The leading source in Sports Memorabilia, Comics & Collectibles now hiring in Wellington & Lake Worth:

• HEAD COACH

(Manager)

• ASST. COACH (Asst. Manager) • TEAM PLAYERS (Retail Associate)

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

PAINTING

TREE SERVICE

JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional 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 available. 561-795-5263

Experience with Comics, Memorabilia, Cards, & Collectibles a MUST! Must be motivated & have computer experience.

DOCTOR APPLIANCE SERVICES — Repair and Maintenance. Free Estimates Fair Prices. Also offer handyman work. Family owned. Call 305-342-2808 EXPERIENCED

AUTO BODY REPAIR

ROOFING

WATER & COFFEE DELIVERY

Call to join a winning team today 561-469-6287 or email hiring@teamwinnerscircle.com

JOHNNY V'S MOBILE SCRATCH & DENT REPAIR — 561-252-8295 Residential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com

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

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE

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

BLUE MOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Bottled Water and Coffee Delivery service. Cooler • Bottle Cases • Home & Office Delivery. www.JLwaterandcoffee.com. Office: 561-996-3525. Cell 561-985-3336

EMPLOYMENT S E C R E TA RY F O R S M A L L A C COUNTING OFFICE — heavy phones, client contact, filing, preparing documents. Must know Word. Excel a plus.

Please fax resume to: (561)333-2680.

LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning. Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required.

ASSISTANT TEACHER — 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. M-F Full Time, begin immediately.

The Little Place Pre-School 561-790-0808 VPK TEACHER — 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

M-F Full Time, August begin. The Little Place Pre-School 561-790-0808

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 793-7606

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 793-3576 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES RESIDENTIAL/LAND/FARMS — Not just another Agent, "I'm your Neighbor!" — Full service Realtor, Phillis M. Maniglia, P.A. 561460-8257 Saddle Trails Realty, Inc.

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. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated.

Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

DRIVEWAY REPAIR

SCREENING

D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed.

Li c.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

DANNY'S SEPTIC — Commercial/Residential. Drainfields, Lift Stations, Grease Trap Pumping, Drain Cleaning. Licensed/Insured.

SA0031137 SR0111696. 561-689-1555

SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409

FLOOR SANDING W O O D F L O O R R E S T O R AT I O N — Since 1951 Artisan Licensed & Insured. Bob Williamson 561-389-8188

LOXAHATCHEE LOTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

5.23 ACRE VACANT LAND IN PRIME LOCATION — adjacent to White Fences. Previously cleared, $259,900 Halina Sledz, Broker Ameron Realty, Call/Text 561-596-9727

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

SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561-236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 793-7606 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT — Looking for teacher assistant, experience preferred please. Hours are (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) or (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ) This facility is located in Western Communities. Call (561) 793-5860

HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.Please call 561-324-5807 I WOULD LIKE TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE — Experienced CNA/HHA/ COMPANION 12 years experience. Excellent references. Call Marie 561-308-5859

HERE’S MY CARD FREE MOBILE SERVICE WE ACCEPT INSURANCE

We clean, treat and permanently color seal your ceramic tile-grout lines to look better than new, resist stains and clean with ease.

Before

OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL www.autoglassperfections.com

954-316-1615

Licensed & Insured

561-333-3559

After

“It’s the plus that makes the difference.”

561-753-7090 Phone 877-GROUT-11 Toll Free 561-383-7521 Fax www.GroutPlus.com

Chris Melia, President

561-723-4686 Cell GroutPlus@gmail.com

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

WHITE

GLOVES cleaning service

Patrycja Jaskolski (561) 657-0420 piwanska@yahoo.com

References, Experience, Professional Service

Homes | Apartments | Offices

Is your roof leaking?

Are you hurricane ready?

Call us for all your roofing needs!

Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs

Bottled Water Home and Office Delivery JL Water & Coffee Services, Inc. “Better Water, Makes Better Coffee, Makes Better Sense!”

Office: 561-996-3525 | Cell: 561-985-3336 Joey@jlwaterandcoffee.com

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

561-741-8919

www.jlwaterandcoffee.com

ENTERPRISES INC.

Joey Lakatos

Licensed & Insured President

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

DATTILE PLUMBING, INC.

THE BEST IN THE WEST DOUGLAS DATTILE

dattileplumbing@att.net

PRESIDENT

SERVING WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 1973

561 -793 -7484

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Want to Plan Your Escape From the Florida Heat this Summer?

Come Relax on the Beautiful Maine Coast!!

Alan and Marge Firpo, formerly from Royal Palm Beach, want to personally invite their Palm Beach County friends to come experience the tranquil and picturesque coast of Maine.

Our hotel, Smugglers Cove Inn, is perfect for your next family vacation or just a getaway for two. It’s located on an oceanfront property with a private beach, restaurant and heated pool right on the ocean in East Boothbay, Maine.

Things to do: Whale watching, Lighthouse tours, sight seeing, fishing trips, lobster bakes, botanical gardens, downtown Boothbay Harbor shopping or visit a working lobster wharf.

Take a look at our website:

www.smugglerscoveinnmaine.com to book your stay with us and to add this great deal to your reservation.

Any questions or having trouble booking your reservation give us a call or email us:

207-633-2800 • res@smugglerscoveinnmaine.com

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Bringing You The Authentic Flavors of Italy You’ll recognize the great taste... like back in the old neighborhood.

Lunch Specials 11 am - 4 pm Daily

Happy Hour

Monday Thru Thursday Until 7 pm

Early Menu $13.95 must be seated by 5:15 p.m.

(Excludes Holidays)

APPETIZERS Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Pasta Fagioli, or Minestrone ENTRÉES(SELECT ONE) Chicken Marsala/Chicken Francese Eggplant Parmigiana/Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Parmigiana/Sausage & Peppers Pork Chop/Veal Parmigiana Zuppa Di Mussels/Sole/Tilapia ~ Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled ~

DESSERT(SELECT ONE)

Cannoli or Chocolate Cake Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert Please No Substitutions/NO Coupons

HOURS Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm Lunch Served Everyday: 11 am - 4 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

Aberdeen Plaza

8260 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL (on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865 arrabiatas.net •

/Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

$5.50 and Up

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CHOOSING the Right School

As proud members of the Charter Schools USA Family, we provide a nurturing academic environment that inspires creativity and propels our students to achieve success in academics and in life.

Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm

Renaissance Charter School at Summit

www.CentralPalmCharter.org

www.RECSSummitt.org

Renaissance Charter School at Cypress

Renaissance Charter School at Wellington

www.cypressCharter.org

www.WellingtonCharter.org

Renaissance Charter School at Palms West

Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach

www.PalmWestCharter.org

www.WestPalmCharter.org

TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING PALM BEACH COUNTY

For more information or to apply, visit

www.PalmBeachCharterSchools.org