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Chronic Illness Forum Focuses On Supporting Patients And Caregivers
Five panelists engaged in an informative discussion on health and wellness Thursday, Feb. 20 when Palm Beach State College hosted a Chronic Illness Forum at its Loxahatchee Groves campus. A diverse crowd gathered in the campus lecture hall for the event. Page 3
On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves held its annual fundraiser “Take a Dip on the Wild Side” and introduced the public to its two newest residents — a three-month-old pair of cheetah cubs. Shown above are Peter Yeskel and Candace Gaines with Geoffrey Fear of Provident Jewelry. STORY & MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER
Royal Palm Beach Youth Baseball Association Opens Spring Season
The Youth Baseball Association Royal Palm Beach held its Spring 2020 Opening Night Ceremonies for baseball and softball on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Bob Marcello Baseball Complex at Willows Park. Page 11
Standout Players Help WHS Soccer Team Achieve Winning Record
The Wellington High School boys varsity soccer team recently concluded a standout season, despite the fact that it came to an unexpected end after an upset — in penalty kicks — to Forest Hill High School in the Class 7A, District 10 tournament. According to Wolverine head coach Chris Carrera, there were two seniors on the team whose leadership on and off the field is a key reason the team won 80 percent of its regular season games. Page 17 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 15 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 SPORTS..........................17 - 18 BUSINESS............................. 19 SCHOOLS...................... 20 - 21 PEOPLE................................. 22 CALENDAR............................ 27 COLUMNS............................. 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 30 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
Council Honors Tom Wenham As A Wellington ‘Founder’
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report A bit of agenda re-ordering and some subterfuge was involved to get former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham to come to the Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 thinking he had one good reason for attendance when he actually had two. The first was a new way to honor Wellington veterans, and the second was the surprise addition of Wenham’s name to the Wellington Founder’s Plaque — an honor that
has only been bestowed on eight others in the village’s history. Councilman Michael Drahos told Wenham, who thought he was there to talk about an American Legion Post 390 program to honor Wellington veterans, that he hopes after his own term in government is over, his constituents will regard him as highly as the village regards the former mayor. “I think a motion may be in order,” current Mayor Anne Gerwig said. Drahos motioned that Wen-
The Wellington Village Council with Regis and Tom Wenham. (L-R) Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman John McGovern, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Regis and “Wellington Founder” Tom Wenham, Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone and Councilman Michael Drahos. PHOTO COURTESY VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
ham’s name be added to the Founder’s Plaque, which sits in the lobby of the Wellington Municipal Complex and is designed to honor people who were crucial in making Wellington the unique community it is today. Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone quickly seconded the motion, and the council’s discussion period was used to offer praise to Wenham. “We haven’t put anyone on it in seven years,” Councilman John McGovern said. “I see it as founders and sustainers, and it is incomplete without your name.” Councilwoman Tanya Siskind agreed. “I won’t repeat all the great things that have been said in honor of our highly beloved former mayor,” she said. “We are not founders,” said Gerwig, referring to the current council. “You are a founder,” she said to Wenham. Prior to incorporation, Wenham sat on the Acme Improvement District Board of Supervisors, the village’s pre-incorporation government. He was elected to the inaugural Wellington Village Council in 1996 and became Wellington’s appointed mayor in 2000. When Wellington switched See WENHAM, page 13
State Road 7 Extension Back On Long-Range Planning Map
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 16-5 vote, the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency Governing Board approved an amendment on Thursday, Feb. 20 to put the long-delayed State Road 7 extension back on its long-range planning map, backtracking on a board decision in December to remove it. The December vote was 9-8 to remove SR 7 after West Palm Beach Commissioner Joseph Peduzzi tacked an amendment onto a motion by Boca Raton officials to remove certain south county roads from the long-range plan. The vote left at least one TPA board member confused as to what she had just voted for. Since no one on the prevailing side proposed to reconsider the vote, District 6 County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay offered an amendment to the motion at the TPA’s meeting last week to put the SR 7 extension back on the long-range planning map. A threehour hearing ensued, attended by at least 150 people who filled the new TPA offices in downtown West Palm Beach, overflowing into adjacent meeting rooms. “We are here to discuss a resolution approving amendment number one to the TPA’s 2045 longrange transportation plan,” said TPA Chair Maria Marino, a Palm Beach Gardens councilwoman, explaining that the amendment would actually add two projects back to the LRTP, the widening of SR 7 from two lanes to four lanes from Okeechobee Blvd. to 60th Street North in fiscal year 2024 at a cost of $20 million, and a new four-lane roadway from 60th
Street North to Northlake Blvd. the same year at a cost of $53 million. About 50 public comment cards had been submitted, and Marino limited comments to one minute. “As we have several presentations, I would ask that we hold any questions to presenters until all presentations and public comment have concluded,” she said. John Krane, planning and environmental manager for Florida Department of Transportation District 4, said the approximately 5-mile segment would provide regional connectivity between two arterial roadways, Okeechobee and Northlake boulevards, to provide relief for existing demands, as well as for several planned and/or approved projects in the area and enhance emergency response. “There’s going to be a lot more traffic in the area to add to the congestion that’s already there,” Krane said, adding that vehicle crashes on existing arterial roadways result in long traffic delays that could be mitigated by the SR 7 extension. Krane added that most all the rights of way have been procured, and at least 170 feet of right of way exist between the proposed route and the West Palm Beach water catchment area, which has been the point of contention by West Palm Beach on environmental and potential pollution concerns. He also pointed out that the proposed right of way has been on the FDOT plan in various iterations since 1948, and numerous public input meetings have been held in recent years on the current proposed route. He further pointed out that the See SR 7, page 13
SPECIAL OLYMPICS EQUESTRIAN EVENT
Groves Council Candidates Answer Questions At Forum
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association held a candidates forum on Thursday, Feb. 20 featuring the race for Seat 5 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council — the only council seat on the Tuesday, March 17 election ballot — between incumbent Vice Mayor Dave DeMarois and challenger former Councilwoman Marge Herzog. DeMarois, a former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District supervisor, is seeking his second term on the council. Herzog, who sat on the inaugural town
council, is seeking the seat after a decade off the council. Moderator Cassie Suchy asked questions of the candidates, submitted to the LGLA by residents. Asked if the town should implement overlay districts on Southern or Okeechobee boulevards, or anywhere else, DeMarois and Herzog both said they favored them. While DeMarois did not go into details, Herzog said there is a great need to control where things are going. “I think with direction and guidance of an overlay, we could have more success in what happens in this town, and we wouldn’t have as much back-and-forth issues going
on related to people trying to get something other people near them don’t want,” she said. The next question pointed out that there are commercial enterprises established after the incorporation of the town and asked candidates if they would use overlay zoning to make them compliant and assess them for business taxes. DeMarois said he would assess them. “You need to control what’s going on there, but on the other side of the coin, you also need some taxable income coming in. If we have more commercial on See LOX FORUM, page 7
The 2020 Special Olympics Florida Area 8 Equestrian Championship was held Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s Equestrian Village site in Wellington, hosted by the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. More than 100 riders competed from Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Shown above, Cynthia Lawrence won third place in showmanship. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER
Wellington Mourns Community Pioneer Chuck Schaefer
Chuck Schaefer at the Wellington pharmacy that bears his name.
By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington pioneer Chuck Schaefer, longtime owner of Schaefer Drugs, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19 following complications from heart surgery. An entrepreneur and pillar in the western communities, Schaefer opened his Wellington drugstore in 1979, when the community was in its infancy. The first drugstore in the community, it was also one of the first businesses to open in Wellington’s first shopping center. While other businesses have come and gone, Schaefer Drugs has remained a landmark in the community for more than 40 years.
Schaefer was known for going above and beyond the pharmaceutical call of duty, opening the store outside of business hours for customers in need, as well as picking up and delivering medications to patients, if necessary, in the middle of the night. While Schaefer’s daughter and son-in-law — Lauren and Jay Henley — took over managing the family-owned and operated business, Schaefer continued to work in the store up until a month before his passing. “Lauren and I came into the business and started learning it and taking it over about 10 years ago so he could spend a lot more time with my daughters — his granddaughters,” Jay Henley recalled.
“He picked them up from school and attended all of their activities.” According to Henley, being involved in the life of his granddaughters was one of Schaefer’s greatest priorities. Olivia Henley, 17, Schaefer’s oldest grandchild, is involved in the King’s Academy theater company, where she plays the stepmother in this season’s adaptation of Cinderella. Following in her grandfather’s footsteps, Kiersten Henley, 13, is passionate about basketball and plays shooting guard, also at TKA. “He never missed a game, and he never missed a show. He was always there for the girls,” Henley said. “He would do anything for See SCHAEFER, page 4
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PBSC Forum Focuses On Supporting Patients And Caregivers
By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report Five panelists engaged in an informative discussion on health and wellness Thursday, Feb. 20 when Palm Beach State College hosted a Chronic Illness Forum at its Loxahatchee Groves campus. A diverse crowd gathered in the campus lecture hall for an event moderated by Michelle McGovern, Baptist Health South Florida’s director of government and community relations, with special presentations by Jordan Ray, the CEO and president of Limitless Medical Logs, and Melissa Santoro on behalf of State Rep. Matt Willhite. The panelists included Kate Watt, executive director of Susan G. Komen Florida; Dr. Connie Siskowski, president of the American Association of Caregiving Youth; clinical social worker Jennifer Schosheim; family medicine physician Dr. Seneca Harberger; and Dr. Gwenesia Collins, the assistant vice president of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a Baptist Health South Florida facility. While chronic illness was the headline topic, the speakers also touched on related issues, such as caregiving and stress. “This event was created to provide resources and guidance to people like myself, battling chronic illnesses,” said keynote speaker Jordan Ray, who was a prospective college softball player until being faced with a devastating diagnosis. “I was running for a routine play at third base when I unexpectedly blacked out on the softball field,” Ray recalled. “When I got up a few seconds later to my teammates and my coaches around me asking if I was OK, obviously — I was an athlete — I lied to them. I said, ‘I’m fine. Keep me in the game.’
But I knew something was really wrong.” After months of consecutive migraines and extreme pain, Ray found herself in a neurosurgical consultation. “He was drilling me with questions regarding my healthcare, and I was not able to tell him anything,” Ray said. “I just couldn’t remember how I was yesterday, much less last week or even last month because of how much pain I was in, and how much stress dealing with something like this was.” After a series of tests, Ray followed up a few months later, learning that she has Chiari malformation, a neurological disorder where the cerebellum extends into the spinal canal blocking cerebral spinal fluid to and from the brain. Ray learned that a 10-hour brain surgery followed by five days in the ICU and an extensive recovery were her next steps. “My medical team and my physical therapist were always asking me how I was doing, how was I last week, how was I the following month, and I just could not remember how I was,” Ray said. “I felt so out of control of my own health, and I knew others were experiencing the same thing. My mom went into remission for breast cancer when I was 16, a month before I blacked out on the softball field. I saw her struggling at all of her appointments, as well.” Ray had an idea: What if there was an all-in-one medical log for patients to accurately track pain symptoms? At 20 years old, Ray launched Limitless Medical Logs two years ago in order to help patients with just that issue. “So, when you go back to your doctor, you’ve now eliminated the guessing game between you as a
patient, the caregiver and also the physician,” Ray said. According to the young entrepreneur, her symptoms range from three to six debilitating migraines per week, extreme neck and back pain, tingling and numbness throughout her body, and memory loss. Despite it all, Ray chooses not to focus on the negative. “How I think of it now is, I was given the opportunity to play the sport I love for 13 years and use it as my foundation for my unexpected future,” she said. Likewise, the panelists stressed the importance of a positive environment both when dealing with a chronic illness or caring for someone who is. According to the professionals, chronic illness is commonly accompanied by stress, and it’s important for patients and caretakers to know they’re not alone in the fight. “It’s hard, and it’s tireless work to be an advocate for your own health, and at some point, it’s always something that you just can’t imagine doing anymore,” Susan G. Komen’s Kate Watt said. “And that’s where we hope we come in. That’s where we can come in with the support and be there and, hopefully, take on a little bit of that stress to help the patient be able to manage that.” For this reason, Watt said, the organization offers survivorship programs to patients in need. Watt herself lost her aunt to cancer, and her mother is a cancer survivor. “I’ve never had anyone who has the same journey,” Watt said. “But we can rely on each other, and so that is the role that Komen plays.” According to Jennifer Schosheim — a full-time clinical See PANELISTS, page 12
The Chronic Illness Forum brought out a diverse group of panelists, speakers and PBSC officials.
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Baptist Health South Florida’s Michelle McGovern moderates as Kate Watt, executive director of Susan G. Komen Florida, listens.
Dr. Connie Siskowski, president of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, and social worker Jennifer Schosheim.
RPB Council Approves New Mexican Restaurant Along SR 7
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a site plan and architectural modifications on Thursday, Feb. 20 for a new Mexican restaurant to be located near the Regal Cinemas on State Road 7, and after a short-scheduled construction, residents will soon be able to enjoy tacos al fresco. The 1.38-acre parcel of land, located at 1005 N. State Road
7, was most recently the site of an existing restaurant, Zaxby’s, whose drive-through area is being rebuilt into outdoor dining for the new Mexican eatery, PapiChulo Taco Bar. “It is chef-driven food from a taco restaurant,” explained planner Brian Cheguis, representing the applicants. He introduced one of the owners, Cleve Mash. “This is our second location,” said Mash, whose group owns more than a dozen
other restaurants with a variety of names. “Our PapiChulo location in Jupiter has outdoor seating. People love outdoor seating. It’s a reason to live in South Florida.” Cheguis said that the trend is to have a smaller footprint and a bigger outdoor patio. He added that the permitting was ready to be applied for pending approval. Mayor Fred Pinto and Councilman Jeff Hmara asked to get a little marketing background from the
applicants, inquiring about their choice of Royal Palm Beach as a location for the new dining establishment. “How did you come to believe tacos would do well here?” Pinto asked. Mash said that it boiled down to the fact that their restaurant would be unique in the village and that they like to build in family communities. “We do have a concentration of family life,” Pinto agreed.
Mash continued that there is not that much work to be done with the existing location. “We are adding a bar area,” he said. The council approved the changes unanimously, and work has already begun on the space. In other business: • Village Engineer Chris Marsh was acknowledged as a hometown success story, who has now worked 20 years with the village, the last decade as the village en-
gineer. He grew up in La Mancha and oversaw Royal Palm Beach Commons Park as one of his first projects with the village. “For Chris, every project is personal,” Pinto said. • March was proclaimed as Bicycle Month in Royal Palm Beach, highlighting the village’s access to public and private facilities through 55 miles of shared trails and 31 miles of non-motorized bicycle trails.
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Westlake Plans March 16 Candidates Forum Hosted By LWV
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council on Monday, Feb. 24 approved a candidates forum to be hosted by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County on Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Westlake City Clerk Zoie Burgess said the League of Women Voters reached out to Westlake officials a little over a month ago, offering to host a forum for those running in the community’s first municipal election, set for Tuesday, March 31. “Their goal is to provide a forum to encourage resident participation and give our residents an option to vote for their candidate,” Burgess said. “It gives the city the opportunity to remain nonpartisan. We are considered co-sponsors.” “We provide them the space,” City Manager Ken Cassel added. “They hold everything and do it all.” Burgess explained that with the
council’s consensus, the manager could sign off on the agreement and staff would begin promoting the forum. The council also approved the final reading of adjusted qualifying dates for council candidates, now set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 6. The action was taken after an advertising error was discovered regarding the previous qualifying period. During the qualifying period that ended Jan. 14, candidate Patric Paul qualified to run unopposed for Seat 1, while candidates Jeffrey Keller and John Paul O’Connor qualified to run for Seat 3. Their original qualifying papers will still be recognized. However, new candidates can also apply during the new qualifying period. Councilman John Stanavitch made a motion to approve the final reading, which carried 4-0 with Vice Mayor Katrina Long-Robinson absent. The council also approved an agreement with the School District
of Palm Beach County to hold a polling location at Seminole Ridge High School for the March 31 election. Councilwoman Cara Crump made a motion to approve the polling location at Seminole Ridge, which carried 4-0. In other business: • The council approved the final reading of an ordinance regulating the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Provisions include a 1,500-foot minimum distance for outdoor entertainment from a residential property. Cocktail lounges, breweries and bars must have 200 feet of separation in the downtown mixed-use area, and they can’t be adjacent to one another. The ordinance also provides for classification of vendors and distributors, as well as licensing of non-restaurant retail beverage stores and retail liquor stores; provides advertising guidelines for retail beverage stores and retail liquor stores situated within
a hotel or restaurant; and provides for payment of excise taxes on the sale of license-specific alcoholic beverages. The ordinance also provides operating hours for retail package stores, liquor and beverage stores and club vendors. It prohibits delivery of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, and also provides restrictions on public consumption in public places and certain private places. Crump made a motion to approve the final reading, which carried 4-0. • The council also approved revised housing assistance guidelines for mortgage applicants looking for assistance with down payments. City Attorney Pam Booker said that when the program was started in 2017, there were statistical references to median incomes that have not been updated regarding purchase prices of homes. “That is the reason this is back before you, so we provided that
clarification,” she said. “And we have one applicant who had been approved, but a little bit lower credit score than what was in prior guidelines.” The guidelines are changed from a credit score of 640 to 620. “It would give the city manager, if there are extenuating circumstances, to approve someone with the lower rate,” Booker said. “Without that, one of the applicants who is pending would not be qualified for down payment assistance, so approving a resolution by the council, this should come back to you on an annual basis as the purchase price changes for the area.” Cassel clarified that the numbers would be adjusted on an annual basis with council approval. At that time, changes could also be made to credit score requirements, perhaps returning it to 640. “We’ll keep monitoring to see what the market is to make sure we’re helping the most people,” he said.
Stanavitch made a motion to approve the updated housing assistance guidelines, which carried 4-0. • Cassel reported that he had received a letter from Florida Public Utilities announcing that it will not be able to run a gas pipeline along the M-2 Canal alongside an FPL powerline easement that has been established there. In July, the council granted a six-month time extension to FPU to run a pipeline along the M-2 Canal easement shared with FPL, but FPL had requested a mitigation survey to show the effects, if any, of a steel gas pipeline running alongside its power line. “They have come to an impasse with FPL coming up the M-2, so they are now going to come up… Seminole Pratt [Whitney Road] from Harlena [Drive],” Cassel said. “I haven’t seen any of the plans as far as where their low-pressure system or their conversion system is going to be located.”
Independent Pharmacists Stress Personal Touch In An Industry Dominated By Chains
By Carol Porter Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the advocacy group Small Business Pharmacies Aligned for Reform (SPAR) hosted a press conference at My Community Pharmacy in Wellington regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their effect on pharmaceutical pricing. Speakers at the event outlined what they called “shady” practices
in the PBM industry that aims to put independent pharmacies, such as My Community Pharmacy, out of business. The pharmacy is located at 2615 S. State Road 7 near Whole Food Market in Wellington, owned by Johnny Meier, one of the speakers at the event. In attendance with Meier were other local, independent pharmacists, customers and Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.
Mayor Anne Gerwig speaks in support of small businesses.
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Schaefer
Wellington Pioneer Has Died
continued from page 1 them. The granddaughters were what made his eyes light up.” To this day, Schaefer Drugs customers can walk into the store and see a banner of Olivia singing, along with two pictures: one of Schaefer shooting a basketball and the other of Kiersten doing the same. Schaefer himself played point guard at Miami Senior High School, where he was recently inducted to the hall of fame, and where he and his sweetheart (later wife) Susan were crowned homecoming king and queen. A classic love story, Chuck and Susan Schaefer met early in life and were married for 52 years before Schaefer passed away. “[Susan] played an intricate role in the Schaefer family and who Chuck became,” Henley
said. “She was always right there by his side.” Schaefer was also an avid reader, able to finish three books in a single week. More so, however, than his love for basketball, work or even reading, Henley said, was Schaefer’s love for God. “Even in the last days, when he realized that it probably wasn’t going to turn out favorably for him, he wasn’t scared. He knew the faith that he had shared with everyone,” Henley said. “He held it strong, even when there was a time where I may have been scared, like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is the end, I don’t know what happens now.’ He knew and was confident in where he was going and what was next.” According to Henley, Schaefer stepped into a leadership position in every church he attended, the most recent being Family Church West, which currently meets at TKA. Kevin Mahoney, a pastor at Family Church, was a close friend of Schaefer’s and remembers
Several speakers addressed the problems involving pharmacy benefit managers — middlemen who are supposed to negotiate savings for customers — and complained that they do not, in practice, benefit either the pharmacists or their customers. The pharmacists addressed several bills under consideration in the Florida Legislature, including a bill that would put kiosks in front of pharmacies for customers to use. The SPAR group, in particular, is supporting the passage of SB 1444 and HB 961, which would regulate the how PBMs operate. Pharmacists in attendance addressed attacks on their profession, suggesting that they feel that the Florida Legislature had singled out their profession to be dismantled. The local pharmacists stressed their presence and support for the local community, and how many of the national and regional chain pharmacies do not offer the unique kind of customer service that they do. Gerwig said she was there to support Meier, a local businessman who she noted has been deeply involved in the community. She said that Tallahassee has a long
history of being intrusive in local government and sending down too many unfunded mandates to local government. “Tallahassee seems to think they have the right way to do everything,” Gerwig said. Meier agreed, adding that many politicians in Tallahassee do not always understand the full impact of what they are doing, and that many elected officials do not talk to “the little guy,” and instead only hear from representatives of the big chains. Meier explained how he opened his small drugstore 11 years ago to serve the Wellington area with a much-needed service. Pharmacist Scott Claypoole, another independent pharmacy owner, said he wasn’t completely against chain pharmacies, noting that they have their uses, but that local pharmacies provide a vital service. He added that drug costs have gone through the ceiling and were impacting local pharmacies. “We fill a vital need in this community,” Claypoole said. “If you know Johnny, some of his patients have his phone number. If you go to Walgreens or CVS, they don’t.” Pharmacist Amar Patel said
My Community Pharmacy owner Johnny Meier with customer and veteran Henry Tocci. he is a store owner, and it is hard while Walgreens and CVS are for him to stay in business, and fine, small pharmacies like My that many small pharmacies are Community Pharmacy serve a real just like him — a “mom-and-pop need in the community. “Why do business” with a deep impact on I come here?” Tocci said. “I get the local community. personal service.” Longtime Wellington resident Learn about the mission and and veteran Henry Tocci said that goals of SPAR at www.sparfl.com.
him as a great influence on those around him. “Chuck Schaefer went to heaven, leaving a legacy of love and Christian leadership that inspired us all,” Mahoney said. “He was a leader for Jesus who lived out the Lord’s greatest commandments, to ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind,’ and next, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Mahoney shared a Sunday school class with the Schaefers for a time, long enough for the pharmacist to leave his mark on his church family.
“I am a better person today as a follower of Jesus and husband, father, friend and pastor because of the influence of Chuck,” Mahoney said. “He will be deeply missed.” Schaefer’s loving influence extended well beyond his own family and his church family. His gracious character was a constant at work as well, according to former employee Jessica Leow. “Mr. Schaefer was an exceptional man. He always put others before himself,” Leow said. “I can think of numerous times he opened the store early for patients who needed medicine, answering
the phone before 7 a.m. when the store opens at 9 a.m.” Leow worked at Schaefer Drugs for four years and said that she remembers the store’s founder as even choosing to work a night shift so another pharmacist could have the night off. Schaefer Drugs continues to distribute crucial medication to people and animals — household, equine and exotic — following the beloved pharmacist’s legacy. “He treated his employees very generously. He always had a smile on his face, and was happy to see us every morning,” Leow said.
“I loved working for him, and I always felt like I was a part of the family.” Schaefer was predeceased by his parents Marjorie and Vincent Schaefer, and son Steven. He is survived by his wife Susan, his daughter Lauren, son-in-law Jay and his grandchildren Olivia and Kiersten. A celebration of life was held Monday, Feb. 24 at Family Church Downtown in West Palm Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a memorial donation to the King’s Academy at www.tka. net/allin.
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB SHREDDING EVENT
On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Wellington Garden Club held a fundraising document shredding event in the parking lot at the Wellington Municipal Complex. For a donation, the club was able to provide secure and safe shredding, in cooperation with Total Shredding. All proceeds from the fundraising event will support the club’s charitable contributions for environmental school and camp scholarships, Habitat for Humanity, community beautification projects and junior garden clubs in and around the Wellington area. For more information about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
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Loxahatchee Groves Town Council candidate Marge Herzog sent the Town-Crier the following statement to clarify comments about Loxahatchee Groves commercial use on Southern and Okeechobee boulevards included in the article “Marge Herzog Seeks Return To Lox Groves Town Council,” published Feb. 21: “The town should follow the direction given in the Comprehensive Plan, which says commercial should be on Southern and extend only up to the southern line for Tangerine Blvd. The Comprehensive Plan even says it should be only so many feet north of Southern Blvd. During the interview, it was stated that there may be a need for an overlay for Southern Blvd., just like having one for Okeechobee Blvd. is planned. There needs to be community meetings to let the majority of the residents have a say on what neighborhood-serving, low-impact, mom-and pop-type commercial may be allowed, if any, on Okeechobee Blvd., and then an overlay should be created to help monitor and control what is brought forward.”
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MIND, BODY & SOUL WELLNESS FAIR HELD AT PBSC LOX GROVES CAMPUS
The Town of Loxahatchee Groves, in partnership with Palm Beach State College and Gehring Insurance, hosted a Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Fair on Monday, Feb. 24 in the lecture hall at PBSC’s Loxahatchee Groves campus. There was a food truck, chair mini massage, free HIV health screening, healthcare providers, health services information and more. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Gehring Insurance Account Manager Kenia Murillo, CEO Klif Gehring, Loxahatchee Groves Councilwoman Laura Danowski and Administrative Assistant Jennifer Lopez.
Health Council of Southeast FL Community Health Advocate Amanda Stevens gave out HIV information.
Florida Blue Sales Agent Robert Coletti and Customer Service Advocate Cristal Silva.
Security Officer Greg Richburg and Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Robert Shorr.
Students Nicole Garro, Meagan Kuehn and Emma Ochoa.
Kenia Murillo gets a mini massage from Dr. Salvador Fernandez of Action Physical Therapy.
Dilma Bennett, Amanda Stevens, Rhonda Taylor Lax, Jordan Lexi Ray, Dottie Diedrick, Klif Gehring, Jennifer Lopez, Gary Richardson, Kenia Murillo, Cristal Silva, Robert Coletti and Laura Danowski.
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Las Monjitas Defeats La Indiana To Win First Leg Of The Gauntlet
A thrilling conclusion to the first leg in the Gauntlet of Polo came down to the final seconds with Las Monjitas crowned the C.V. Whitney Cup champion, defeating La Indiana 11-10 on U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in front of a packed house on Sunday, Feb. 23. The two remaining undefeated teams produced an evenly matched final that saw a defensive style in the first half, only to provide spectators with an electric offensive display over the final two chukkers. Combining for 11 goals in the final two chukkers, little separated Las Monjitas and La Indiana as they fought for the $125,000 prize, but it was Francisco Elizalde who proved to be the difference, scoring 8 goals to hold off a late push from La Indiana.
Held off the scoreboard in the opening chukker, La Indiana conceded a penalty 3 in the opening minute to Mackenzie Weisz for the only goal of the chukker, with both teams missing shot opportunities. The strong defensive effort from Las Monjitas carried into the second chukker, thwarting multiple La Indiana attacks, while an impressive neckshot from Elizalde extended his team’s lead to 2-0. Unable to get uncontested runs to goal, La Indiana began to shoot from distance, receiving a goal each from Jeff Hall and Polito Pieres to quickly tie the score at 2-2. Late foul trouble to end the half for Las Monjitas gave La Indiana multiple penalty 4 attempts, resulting in Pieres converting both attempts for La Indiana’s first lead of the game. Responding with a
safety conversion, Elizalde pushed Las Monjitas back into a 4-4 tie, leaving the outcome to be decided in the second half. The pace continued when the teams returned, with neither able to pull away and generate consistent opportunities at goal. Trading field goals for their respective teams in the fourth chukker, Hall and Elizalde kept their teams deadlocked at 5-5 in what was destined to be a close finish. In what was the decisive chukker of the match, Las Monjitas strung together a run of four unanswered goals from the duo of Elizalde and David Stirling to hold a commanding four-goal lead. Two missed penalty attempts left La Indiana facing a large deficit, but Pieres scored his fourth goal of the game to keep La Indiana within reach, trailing by three.
Two goals in quick succession from Elizalde to begin the final chukker seemed to seal the victory for Las Monjitas, holding a fivegoal lead with little time remaining, but La Indiana was unwilling to quit, finding an offensive spark with all four players attacking goal. After receiving a penalty 1, Santiago Gomez Romero and Pieres scored back-to-back goals to finish a four-goal run, but Las Monjitas was able to survive the late challenge to capture the exciting 11-10 victory and the first leg of the Gauntlet of Polo. Elizalde was awarded MVP honors, as well as receiving Best Playing Pony for Dolfina Molinera. Earlier in the day, the next leg of the Gauntlet, the USPA Gold Cup, began with a match between Equuleus and Patagones. Behind
Mackenzie Weisz, Francisco Elizalde, Camilo Bautista and Pelon Stirling of Las Monjitas raise the C.V. Whitney Cup. 8-goalers Tomas Garcia del Rio and Santiago Toccalino, Patagones overwhelmed Equuleus to build a large lead and never trailed in the
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The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, March 2 at the Wellington Community Center. A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:15 a.m. and the program at 11:30 a.m. The speaker is Laurie Albrecht, environmental horticultural agent for the UF/IFAS Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension. She is an expert in Florida-friendly landscaping. Her presentation will emphasize major principles to follow here in South Florida that will create beautiful and easy-tomaintain yards and gardens, while protecting the environment. Guests are welcome; RSVP to kaalbury@gmail.com. To learn more about the club, visit www. wellingtongardenclub.org.
Cigar Club Golf Event March 7
The Cigar Club of the Palm Beaches will host a charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 7, at the Village Golf Club in Royal
Palm Beach with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund of Palm Beach County. The entry fee is $125 per player. The event begins with a light breakfast at 7 a.m. with a tee-off at 8 a.m. The format is a four-person team scramble, making it possible for golfers of all skill levels to have a fun day while supporting an important charitable organization. “You don’t have to be a member of the club to be part of this event,” said Bob Still, club president and tournament director. “We have raised more than $15,000 in the past few years supporting veterans’ causes, and we guarantee this will be a memorable day.” In addition to golf, players will receive a swag bag with gifts, a light breakfast, complimentary beverages throughout their round of golf as well as one hour after play, lunch provided by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and team and individual prizes. A silent auction is part of the festivities, and players can purchase mulligans to help improve their score. There will be a drawing for a large-screen SmartTV and a 50/50 cash drawing. TV drawing tickets can also be
purchased at www.cigarclubgolf. com/tv for $5 each. “Many service members leaving the military have a hard time transitioning into civilian life. Not only are they faced with challenges of their visible and unseen injuries, they are also overwhelmed with trying to navigate their way into the civilian workforce and can experience financial difficulties when trying to provide for themselves and their families,” WVRF Executive Director Michael Durkee explained. “The WVRF exists to provide emergency financial support to qualified disabled veterans. Saving lives and keeping families together is our mission.” Visit www.cigarclubgolf.com or call Still at (561) 670-8489 to register a team or to sign up individually. Sponsorships are also available.
Mini Job Fair For Teachers March 7
The Teach Palm Beach “Pop Up” Job Fair will be held Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School District of Palm Beach County’s main offices in
West Palm Beach. The fair is for teachers new to Palm Beach County schools only. Job offers may be made at the event. For more information on applying, and to register for the event, visit www. palmbeachschools.org/careers.
Lox Artist To Host Exhibition
Artist Gisela Pferdekamper will host a Loxahatchee Exhibition Party at her studio (14281 Collecting Canal Road, Loxahatchee Groves) on Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m. featuring the work of several artists. The exhibit will continue Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 422-3037 or visit www.artbygisela.com.
Chavi Comedy Show March 8 In Wellington
A Physical Comedy Show featuring deaf actor/educator Javier Guisado, also known as Chavi, will be held Sunday, March 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington
Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Tickets are $25 at the door. Guisado was born in 1979 in Madrid. He earned his master’s degree as a physical education specialist, but he is also an actor. He played the role of Charlie Chaplin at age 5 and hasn’t stopped acting since with a focus on physical comedy. His one-man show, known as “El Show de Chavi,” has been performed throughout Spain and around the world. For more information, text Mo Aiello at (301) 792-6756 or e-mail moaiello1@gmail.com.
Art Society To Host Pop-Up Gallery At Mall
The Wellington Art Society will host a Pop-Up Gallery in the Live Studio 360 at the Mall at Wellington Green from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8. The artists will feature original works with exceptional creativity, diverse mediums and innovative techniques. There will also be artist demonstrations throughout the
two days, and a People’s Choice Award will be presented at the conclusion of the exhibit. One of the highlights will be a display of 12 large panels with artwork from students on the theme of “Freedom.” A donation was given to each school, and the artwork and awards were chosen by Great Charity Challenge sponsors. Wellington Art Society members served as judges. A reception with refreshments will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public. More than 75 pieces of original art by 28 artists will be featured in the exhibit. Artists include: Heather Bergstrom, Susan Bilheimer, Natalia Bodre, Myrna Bransburg, Lara Chapman, Gail Erickson, Del Foxton, Abbey Funk, Irma Galindo, Norman Gitzen, Stan Greenfield, Diane Hodges, Laura Jaffe, Abbe Kalman, Carolina King, Vivian Koppelman, Erica Kyle, Rachel Laub, Joseph Marcou, Maria Martin, Charles Moses, Susan Oakes, Leslie Pfeiffer, Rebecca Profitt, Suzanne Redmond, Lois Spatz, Geraldine Weinert and Jean Williard. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
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Panther Ridge Conservation Center Introduces New Cheetah Cubs
By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves held its annual fundraiser “Take a Dip on the Wild Side” and introduced the public to its two newest residents — a three-month-old pair of cheetah cubs. Guests enjoyed live music, food, wine, live and silent auctions, and a chance to see the large cats living at the sanctuary while they were active at night. “We belong to an organization that does a lot of captive cheetah breeding according to very strict regulations,” Panther Ridge founder Judy Berens said. “Every year, we send money back to worthy organizations in Africa that specifically do projects in the field to save wild cheetahs.”
Berens explained that cheetahs are the most endangered big cat in Africa, currently only inhabiting about five percent of their original territories. “[Cheetah] populations are very fragmented, which increases the pressure on any genetic diversity in the wild,” she said. “This, combined with a naturally depressed immune system, leaves them susceptible to viruses and being wiped out. Breeding them in captivity is the only way we will be able to save the species.” This year alone, these cheetah conservationists had approximately 70 cheetah cubs born, with the two tiny brothers now at Panther Ridge coming from a facility in Kansas. The cubs weighed only eight and 11 pounds when they arrived at Panther Ridge, but they are growing fast. While they are
still small, the public has a unique opportunity to book personal encounters with the cubs. For a short time, Panther Ridge is able to offer encounters with the cubs, by reservation only, for $250 per person. This is only available for a limited time, because once the young cheetahs reach a certain weight, it is no longer legal for the animals to have one-on-one interaction with the general public. “It could be as soon as three months before the cubs are too big for public interaction,” Berens said. “Our focus right now is raising money for the new enclosure they will need as they get older.” Eventually, the cheetahs may be requested by another facility for breeding purposes, to keep the captive population healthy and genetically diverse. Panther Ridge is also part of the Species Survival Plan for the endangered clouded leopard and has successfully seen healthy cubs born at its facility in recent years.
The organization is also looking forward to introducing its male and female jaguars to each other sometime in the spring. Staff and docents are keeping their fingers crossed in the hopes of being able to introduce new jaguar cubs to the public someday too. While the cheetah cubs do not have names yet, the honor of choosing their names was won by a guest during a live auction at last week’s event. The last available clouded leopard encounter was also auctioned off. Proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to keeping the cats healthy and safe so they can continue to serve as ambassadors for their species. Panther Ridge, located at 2143 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, is open to all ages, and tours are available by reservation seven days a week. Call (561) 795-8914 or visit www.pantherridge.org for more information about the different programs available, including the new “cheetah romps.”
Panther Ridge founder Judy Berens with event committee member Vivian Schwartz.
Guests explore a busy tent filled with unique items.
Cynthia Hankins, Amy Graham and Meg Mullin.
Liz Frankel shows off a unique jacket offered as one of the silent auction items to event committee member Selma Garber.
One of the cheetah cubs now living at Panther Ridge.
Kristen Abbatiello and Neal Palmer check out the cubs.
Pete Bieniek and wife Mary visit the clouded leopards.
Kenn Marash was the auctioneer for the evening.
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continued from page 1 Okeechobee Blvd., we control it with the overlays,” he said. “I think we’re going to be able to achieve what we want and get some different businesses in here that we need rather than having people go outside, and spend the money here in Loxahatchee Groves, and let that money come back and save the taxpayers a few dollars.” Herzog said she found it difficult to accept commercial uses on Okeechobee that she feels do not belong there. “I think an overlay would help to control it, but I really would have difficulty going forward with allowing them to make exceptions to have commercial or industrial,” she said. “We have some industrial that’s happening on Okeechobee. We either create an industrial zone somewhere in the town, create overlays, do something but… don’t allow them to continue to be paying taxes as an [agricultural] person when they’re not performing as ag.” Asked what they would do to control town expenditures, Herzog said one of the things she has noticed at town meetings is approvals of items that are not on the agenda. “When money is spent without the [Finance Advisory & Audit Committee] or other committees
evaluating what the consequences of spending that money would be to the budget, I think we’re leaving ourselves wide open for difficulty going forward to meet some of the required expenses that we have,” she said. DeMarois said he is OK with supporting unanticipated expenditures, if it has approval of the four other council members. “There are five of us up there,” he said. “As for myself, I listen and try to evaluate. I try to see what the need is for the town and see what the benefits are to the people. If it does work out that way, and we need to have it done, then I go ahead and support it. But yes, if we have a chance to send it through committees, that’s the proper way to do it.” Asked if they had ever been accused of or investigated for using their official capacity to influence the hiring of staff or threatened the firing of staff, DeMarois was quick to defend himself. “I’ve been accused of it… but I can tell you now, I’ve never done that,” he said. “I’ve tried to influence people to take a look at staff members, and I did that because it would help Loxahatchee Groves and help serve the citizens.” Herzog said she has never been investigated for anything unethical. The next question asked the candidates what they would do about berms along canals that are deteriorating in sections.
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Herzog said she felt the berms need to have a better quality of material. “Instead of pushing the sandy material over to create a berm, they need to use road rock-type material like they used on A Road near Okeechobee [Blvd.] on the north side,” she said. “They rebuilt that berm by bringing in the right materials and reinforcing the bank. It seems to be holding up a lot better… I don’t like driving on Collecting Canal [Road] where the berm is missing. It’s difficult when two cars are passing, and there’s no berm.” DeMarois said he agreed with Herzog on this issue, but he added that the engineer and the public works department often make those type of determinations. “If he brings us something that needs to be brought before us, then we would evaluate it, but usually when you put different materials down, it has a cost to it,” he said. “Everything now is based on cost. We found that out with our shell-rock roads. We are now replenishing them, and it’s costing us most of our roads budget to do that. But we still have to maintain those berms, and we can’t do all those berms all at once.” The next question asked candidates to state their vision for the town as far as approving roads, drainage and multipurpose recreational trails. DeMarois said his whole career in Loxahatchee Groves as a public
Candidates Dave DeMarois and Marge Herzog at the LGLA forum. official has been to support equestrian trails. “I have supported roads to have them graded and proper material put down, getting the proper equipment to do the job, and I will continue to do that,” he said. “Safety is the number one issue with me, and the roads are one of the issues that have a direct safety correlation.” Herzog said one of her key pur-
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ROYAL PALM BEACH YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION OPENS SPRING SEASON
The Youth Baseball Association Royal Palm Beach held its Spring 2020 Opening Night Ceremonies for baseball and softball on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Bob Marcello Baseball Complex at Willows Park. For more info., visit www.baseballrpb.com.
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Dr. Tim McQueeney, who said the opening prayer, with Youth Baseball President Ed Bianco and Softball Commissioner Amy McCarroll.
Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilwoman Selena Samios with Marya Smith, Councilman Jeff Hmara and Councilman Richard Valuntas.
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McLain Ward On Top Again In Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI5* Two-time U.S. Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward won his third CSI5* in two weeks by taking top call in the $401,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI5* riding his 2016 Olympic mount HH Azur during Saturday Night Lights at the Winter Equestrian Festival on Saturday, Feb. 22. Santiago Varela, who has been tapped to set the tracks at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, was the course designer for the Grand Prix, which welcomed six contenders from three different countries to a tie-breaking jump-off. Continuing a banner month that included the birth of his second daughter, Madison, Ward is riding a wave of success and a little bit of luck. “It has been a pretty incredible few weeks. My team is doing an amazing job,” said Ward, who
also won the Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI5* during Week 5 riding Noche de Ronda. “I’m lucky to have phenomenal horses and owners, to be able to have multiple horses that can win at this level. If we’re really honest with ourselves, sometimes you can do nothing right, and sometimes you can do nothing wrong. We’re in one of those streaks, and we’re going to enjoy it and try to keep doing our best.” Ward and HH Azur, a 14-yearold Belgian Sport Horse mare owned by Ward and Double H Farm, utilized “Annie’s” massive stride and foot speed to stop the clock at 39.85 seconds. The time proved more than good enough to top Ireland’s Capt. Brian Cournane riding his own Penelope Cruz in 44.19 seconds. The podium was
rounded out by Alex Granato, who had the time to beat Ward but pulled a single rail with Page Tredennick’s Carlchen W to settle on four faults in 38.87 seconds. HH Azur is making a comeback from a minor injury that sidelined her during the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Barcelona last fall. “Tonight, she felt great,” Ward. “She’s getting a little older, has jumped a lot of big jumps in her life, and been an incredible partner.” HH Azur appears to be back in the game. “Once I got through the double, I took a touch off coming home. For sure I left a little room, but a lot of times you can lose it before you get started, and I didn’t want to do that,” Ward said. Cournane is now in his third year piloting Penelope Cruz, a
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McLain Ward pilots HH Azur to victory. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT with four faults in 40.10 seconds finished sixth with two poles hitfor owner Rm Agronegocios Eire- ting the ground in a time of 43.36 li. Returning last over the short seconds aboard Legacy, owned by course, Ireland’s Daniel Coyle Ariel Grange.
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RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM PARTY GETS GROUPS READY FOR EVENT ON MARCH 13 The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held a team meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School. Team leaders have signed up 63 teams with more than 300 members so far for this year’s relay, taking place on Saturday, March 14 from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Every Day is a Holiday.” For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org/westernpbfl or contact Lisa Noel at lisa.noel@cancer.org or (561) 614-2835. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Lisa Noel and Event Chair Cindy Drake.
RPBHS students Jonathan Ledgister, Joanna Perez, Angelina Anzules, Monserrat Aldaz and Anthony Dorantes.
CAFCI Island Steppers team members Nova Brown, Yvonne Wright, Winsom Martin, Genieve White and Delva Miller.
Wellington’s Terri Monahan and Event Chair Cindy Drake.
Kelly Garrison explains spirit points.
Your Bosom Buddies II co-captains Marie Phillips and Tee Franzoso.
ST. DAVID’S ECW HOSTS ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE AT WELLINGTON CHURCH
On Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23, St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church hosted its annual rummage sale run by the Episcopal Church Women (ECW). The sale featured a wide variety of items, from knick-knacks to household goods, as well as cookies and sweet treats. The money raised will be used to support church programs. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER
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continued from page 3 social worker at Jupiter Medical Center who runs support groups in Palm Beach County — caregiver support is extensively beneficial. “I’m so happy that there are so many people here who talk
about caregivers, because it’s a population that is not focused on in the national/international view, because we focus on the person dealing with the illness, and often not on the caregiver,” Schosheim said. “And the caregiver is dealing with a lot of the similar feelings and experiences that the patient is, but they’re not asked how they’re doing.” Schosheim said she has personally seen the inter-caregiver bond that can form between individuals
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with similar struggles, even if their loved ones aren’t facing the exact same illness. “When you really get down to it, the emotions are just so similar, and the experiences are so similar, people don’t feel alone,” she said. As much as adults need community support in times of trouble, Dr. Connie Siskowski of the American Association of Caregiving Youth said that children are no different. “I work with the school district.
We do skills groups, and it’s often there that they get to know that maybe even the child across the street from them is dealing with some of the same issues, and so they learn that they’re not alone,” Siskowski said. An overarching theme throughout the evening was encouragement for those dealing with chronic illness in any way, shape or form to reach out to the appropriate organizations for support through their battle.
Michelle McGovern with panelists Kate Watt, Connie Siskowski, Jennifer Schosheim, Seneca Harberger and Gwenesia Collins.
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Nestor Manual Gasset
Nestor Manual Gasset born in Havana Cuba on April 28, 1955, died at the age of 64 on January 26, 2020, in Wellington, Florida. Many people know Nestor from his work as an established real estate broker in Palm Beach County Florida. Nestor M Gasset was born in Havana Cuba and immigrated to the United States when he was a child along with his parents and younger brother. The Gasset family relocated to Indiana where Nestor’s father obtained employment in the auto industry. Nestor remained in Indiana while spending many summers in Miami Florida with his father and brother. Nestor graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. He then moved to Houston Texas where he had a successful career as a textiles salesperson in new construction. He married Sharon Shaub and had two children. They were divorced in 1998.
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Nestor moved to Wellington Florida in 2000. He married Katerina Mullen in 2002 and they had one child together. Nestor’s parents are deceased: Father - Nestor Felix Gasset, Mother- Georgina Garcia. He is survived by his younger brother, Arthur Gasset. Nestor had 4 biological children and 5 step-children so collectively there are 9 children and 9 grandchildren. Nestor’s biological children survived him: Blake Cunningham, Christopher Gasset, Alexandra Curl, Tristan Gasset. Nestor’s stepchildren survived him: Dustin Rogers, Joshua Rogers, Kaleb Rogers, Milet Evens, Tirzah Mojica. Nestor owned International Properties and Investments LLC in Wellington Florida. He was a well known and liked local real estate broker. Nestor Gasset became a REALTOR® in Houston Texas in 1995 and then in 2000 became a licensed real estate broker in Wellington, Florida. The funeral was held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 990 Big Blue Trace, Wellington, Florida. In lieu of flowers or cards kindly send donations to the Nestor Gasset Memorial Fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-amp-memorial-for-nestor-m-gasset Donations are also accepted via Venmo to @Katerina-Gasset.
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SR 7
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continued from page 1 proposed extension has the support of the Port of Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Loxahatchee Groves and the Indian Trail Improvement District. The number of comments received by FDOT by Feb. 18 were 1,100 for the project and 109 opposed. Attorneys and transportation engineers representing the City of West Palm Beach said the amendment is not consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and does not address environmental mitigation efforts sufficiently. They further asserted that the public input process was flawed by a lack of transparency, adding that the need for the extension has not been demonstrated and the cost estimates were unreliable. West Palm Beach officials also questioned FDOT’s traffic counts, suggesting that the volume of traffic on the extension anticipated by 2045 would be about half volume capacity, and that traffic leaving the existing extension into roads in The Acreage were not exceeding capacity. ITID President Betty Argue gave a presentation on behalf of all the western communities but said that The Acreage would be most directly impacted if the SR 7 extension were not built, due to the continued influx of non-residential through traffic. “Our residents moved here for the safe, clean and quiet en-
vironment that promotes a community-oriented lifestyle that contrasts with all the development in surrounding areas,” Argue said. “Our environment is within the economic means for teachers, fire-rescue professionals, law enforcement officials and government employees.” She pointed out that ITID built and maintains most of the roads in The Acreage, and failure to construct the SR 7 extension would invite the further incursion of traffic onto ITID’s local, privately maintained roads. “Our issue with the State Road 7 extension’s removal, you want to talk about transparency, there was no consultation with the central western communities, specifically Indian Trail, about the additions and deletions most directly affecting us that were made at the December meeting,” Argue said. “In addition, that last-minute motion to remove State Road 7 did not allow for public comment, it was not on the agenda, nobody was apprised that this was going to happen, and it ignored decades of data, community input and efforts by the county, FDOT and the TPA relating to State Road 7. Today is the opportunity to right that wrong and make sound decisions based on decades of data supporting the State Road 7 project.” Argue added that West Palm Beach approved the development of the communities of Ibis, Andros Isle, RiverWalk, Baywinds and Ironhorse, and related commercial development, adjacent to the water catchment area, and created a new tax base of $2.5 billion that was diverted to redevelopment of the coastal portion of the city. She
also pointed out that the existing 20-mile roadway network surrounding the water catchment area, approved by West Palm Beach, as well as about 56 miles of internal roads within the developments surrounding the water catchment area, which are allowed to discharge there, were designed and constructed without nearly the rigorous criteria required of the proposed SR 7 extension. “Our question is, if the above development projects did not pose a negative impact when it was designed and constructed, then we must ask, how a properly designed, permitted, constructed and inspected 4-mile roadway extension using 21st century techniques and technology create an environmental risk for catastrophe?” she asked. ITID traffic engineer Joe Capra pointed out that the district is developing a traffic-calming network partially funded by the TPA to try and regulate through traffic that has already become an issue in The Acreage. Capra said expansion of existing two-lane roadways in the district would necessitate the taking of almost 400 homes to create the required right of way. He also pointed out that there has been a 71 percent increase in traffic accidents in ITID over the past five years. “In Palm Beach County, that number is 7 percent,” he said. “We have 10 times the number of accidents in this area. My point is, State Road 7 needs to be built. We cannot put more traffic on this area.” After hearing more than 50 public comments from residents and officials, mostly for reinstating
The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency Governing Board meets to consider the State Road 7 projects.
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Wenham
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continued from page 1 to an elected mayor, Wenham became the village’s first directly elected mayor in 2003. He served until 2008. Wenham choked up as he looked for words. “Thank you,” he said, joined by his wife Regis. “I wasn’t prepared for this.” He then talked about the program that American Legion Post 390 is doing in conjunction with the village where individual, personalized banners will honor veterans and be displayed on posts at busy thoroughfares. The program was the idea of Melanie Beatty, who saw a similar program done in a different community.
Additional information about applying to have a banner made for someone can be found on the American Legion Post 390 web site www.alpost390.com. After Wenham’s presentation, the meeting stopped for photographs to be made and the crowd who had come for the presentation to disperse. The next measure was the first to answer to the question, “What does the director of sustainability and regulatory affairs do?” In his newly created position, Director of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs Bob Basehart spoke about a change to village rules regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. He noted that the change is one that residents will find a convenience on perhaps a Sunday late-morning on the way to a picnic when they are suddenly reminded that throwbacks to antiquated
“blue laws” are still on the books in Wellington. It remains illegal to buy alcoholic beverages before noon on Sundays. The new measure, which passed 5-0, makes the sale of alcoholic beverages legal except daily between 3 and 7 a.m., and it treats restaurants and package stores equally. “This makes the village consistent with neighboring communities where stores may be across the street,” Basehart said. “It was a disadvantage to some Wellington businesses, and now it is consistent,” Gerwig said. In other business, the council was also presented with the audit results for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2019. The $97 million budget was done using the new software system Tyler Munis that the village is on a multi-year conversion program to adopt. “It was the first year of the con-
Residents packed the TPA chambers to watch the State Road 7 proceedings. the SR 7 extension, McKinlay said the SR 7 project is needed immediately to deal with the existing traffic congestion, as well as development that has been approved or is underway. She added that environmental concerns cited by West Palm Beach flew in the face of environmental concerns that the city itself created around the water catchment area. TPA Board Member Michael Napoleone, a Wellington councilman, said he felt the presentation by Argue was fact-based and relevant, and felt that environmental concerns that have been raised were unfounded. “My office overlooks Clear Lake, and Clear Lake is abutted by Okeechobee [Blvd.] and Australian [Avenue], and development all around it. Northlake [Blvd.] bisects Grassy Waters, so to say that adding this road along the side of it is going to create a possibility for an impact that does not already exist is specious at best,” he said. “Now we’ve had a full public vetting of this issue, which we did not have at the last meeting, so if you want to question the process, this is the better process to discuss it, not what happened in December.” After the discussion was finished, a roll call vote was taken, and the result was 16-5 to reinstate SR 7, with Boynton Beach Mayor Steven Grant, West Palm Beach Commissioner Christina Lambert, West Palm Beach Commissioner Joseph Peduzzi, Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Petrolia and County Commissioner Gregg Weiss ITID President Betty Argue makes a presentation on behalf dissenting. of the governments of the western communities.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION EVENT HELD IN WELLINGTON
The 2020 Special Olympics Florida Area 8 Equestrian Championship was held Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s Equestrian Village site in Wellington, hosted by the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. More than 100 riders competed from Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Broward and Palm Beach counties. For more information, visit www. specialolympicsflorida.org. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER
Natalie Weaver and Ruth Menor of Vinceremos. Maria Francesca Benigno enjoys a midday snack. Lindsay Hires competes as Beth Boudreau and Michelle Penly help out.
Bertrand Jasmin rides Luke as Karen Johnson and Michelle Penly help out.
Neva Rae Powers with Reed and Stacy Gutner. Cynthia Lawrence won third place in showmanship.
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John McWethy rides Sugar.
Shannon Rochester with her daughter Isabella Henry.
Vinceremos volunteer Corrine Pyne with Robin.
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Wolverines’ Post Season Run Ends With 64-62 Loss To Taravella
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School basketball team landed in Coral Springs against Taravella High School on Thursday, Feb. 20 in a fifth seed at-large slot in the Class 7A regional quarterfinals. The Wolverines fell just short in a dramatic loss 64-62 to the Trojans, ending the team’s post-season run. The season was cut short by comparison to the last two years, where the Wolverines made backto-back state final appearances. “Credit [Taravella] for the pressure that they put on us,” Wellington coach Matt Colin said. “We were not being as aggressive as we normally are, and I think that hurt us.” Wellington trailed 14-8 in the first period. Turnovers were a factor in the deficit for the Wolver-
ines. Punching back, Wellington created a couple of turnovers and created opportunity to lift them into a 15-14 lead to close out the quarter. Marvel Allen had a late dunk off a turnover, a layup that led to a foul with a free throw to propel his team into the lead entering the second period. Both teams traded heavy blows in the second period, with the lead changing three times. The Wolverines were able to provide a stronger performance to secure a 34-27 advantage to close out the first half. Wellington started the second half operating on all cylinders with Chris Walker launching a three-point basket, and eventually extended the lead to 39-29 over the Trojans. Taravella used the spark as fuel for motivation and sank back-to-back three-pointers
to close the margin. The Trojans then held Wellington scoreless for nearly five minutes through the third period. Taravella reclaimed the lead 43-42 by capitalizing on Wolverine miscues and turnovers. Wellington was able to do enough to stay close, entering the final period trailing 50-48. With three minutes remaining, the Wolverines trailed 54-50 and continued to pressure Taravella, eventually tying the game at 62-62. At the 1:07 mark, Jagger Ruiz won a rebound, was fouled and went one-for-two on his free throws to tie the score. There were 3.4 seconds remaining on the clock, with Taravella patiently passing the ball, when a midcourt foul was called to give the Trojans two shots at the free throw line. Going two-for-two, Taravella
led 64-62. The Wolverines had just over three seconds to make a play to at least tie the game. The play landed in the hands of Allen, who made a strong push through the center directly at the rim, for an apparent game-tying layup, but the ball rolled the perimeter and off as the buzzer sounded. “We’ve got to be a lot tougher,” Colin said. “We can’t be over passing; we can’t be hesitant to score layups. We can’t worry about them blocking our shot. Just go play, and once we got that back, we played much better.” The Wolverines finished the season 21-7 overall and earned district runner-up honors. Allen led the Wolverines in scoring with 28 points, and Chris Walker closed out the night with 21 points and a three-point basket.
Wellington’s Leonty Frazier passes the ball.
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Tre’ Williams looks to make a pass for the Wolverines.
Chris Walker moves the ball through the Trojan defense.
Wellington’s Marvel Allen goes up for a dunk in the regional quarterfinal match against Taravella.
De’Ante Perez takes a shot from the outside for the Wolverines.
Standout Players Help WHS Soccer Team Achieve Winning Record
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys varsity soccer team recently concluded a standout season, despite the fact that it came to an unexpected end after an upset — in penalty kicks — to Forest Hill High School in the Class 7A, District 10 tournament. According to Wolverine head coach Chris Carrera, there were two seniors on the team whose leadership on and off the field is a key reason the team won 80 percent of its regular season games. Wellington’s 16-4 regular sea-
son was outstanding. The Wolverines finished first in its six-team district, which includes John I. Leonard, Jupiter, Palm Beach Central, Palm Beach Lakes and Forest Hill high schools. Those two senior leaders were Dustin Nicholson and Joel Tojil. Nicholson has played varsity soccer at Wellington since he was a sophomore, while Tojil joined the varsity squad just this year. Both players knew the team’s potential and what needed to be done in order for the season to be a success. That made Carrera’s job easier as a coach.
Dustin Nicholson and Joel Tojil with head coach Chris Carrera.
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“Dustin was one of our captains, and he took charge when it was time to get warmed up for practice and/or games,” Carrera said. “He made sure that everyone was warming up the correct way, and that everyone took warming up seriously.” In many respects, Nicholson was an extension of his coach. “If I needed someone to help run a drill during practice, Dustin was one of the team leaders I looked to, and the rest of the players looked up to him, as well,” Carrera added. During games, Nicholson played the role of a field general. “He was one of my most solid players, and he kept the team at ease,” Carrera said. “Dustin had a calm demeanor on the field. He kept everyone relaxed because they knew that if he was going in to challenge a ball, he was going to walk away with the ball and make a safe play. He played hard but fair, every time. He made the job look so easy at times. He didn’t crumble under pressure, and this helped the entire team.” Tojil also played and practiced like a leader for the entire season, beginning with the pre-season back in October. “He was one of those players who always arrived early and was one of the last ones to leave prac-
tice,” Carrera recalled. “Although Joel was not one of the captains on the field, many players looked up to him because he was very dedicated at both practices and in games.” Tojil had that inner sense of when he could relax and when he needed to be serious. “He was one of the players who liked to have fun during practice, but took every drill seriously,” Carrera said. “When it was time to have fun, he was all about it, and when it was time to be serious, he was very focused.” If there are two words to describe Tojil, they are tenacious and smart. “On the field, Joel is like that little warrior who never gives up,” Carrera said. “He was always battling to win the ball back for us, and as soon as he got the ball back, he was always looking to make a pass to someone else who might have an opportunity to score. He has an incredible vision of the field and is one of the main reasons why we won so many games this season.” One of Tojil’s strongest qualities was his desire to lead by example. “His willingness and effort to battle every ball in the midfield and feed our forwards helped us a lot this year,” Carrera said. “He
is one of the hardest workers you will ever see on the soccer field. He was also a player that our team looked to when they needed that little push on the field. They saw him fighting for every ball, and that became contagious.” Both players left a lasting impression on their head coach. “I will miss both of these players next year, but I was glad they were part of the team this year,” Carrera said. While it’s great getting some recognition, both Nicholson and Tojil enjoyed the simplicity of their Wolverine soccer experience. “My job was to make plays and help our team score goals,” said Tojil, whose bilingual talents allowed him to communicate in both Spanish and English to his teammates. “My job was to organize our team from the back and get the ball to the midfield,” said Nicholson, who played as a forward on Senior Night when he scored a hat trick against the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Both players enjoyed their roles on the team and relished working with one another. “Joel and I had a special connection on the field,” Nicholson added. They also had a special connection with their head coach.
Wellington High School boys varsity soccer player Joel Tojil on the field. “Dustin and Joel are two of the most solid players I have had the pleasure to coach over the past couple of years,” Carrera said. Two standout players helping their team achieve a standout season.
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Wellington Boys Lax Dominate Park Vista 20-4 To Cap Senior Night
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Feb. 21, the Wellington High School boys lacrosse team hosted Park Vista High School and dominated the Cobras 20-4 on senior night. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 2-0 on the season. Ten different players scored goals for the Wolverines, combining for the 20 goals. Teddy Miloch led the way with seven on the night. Andrew Crosby totaled three goals and two assists. Two other Wolverines recorded hat tricks, Ryan Anthony and Aaron Thompson. Wellington scored often from the onset and led 14-2 at the half.
The Wolverine defense held the Cobras scoreless most of the half, until Park Vista grabbed a late goal before the horn. Wellington’s eight seniors were honored during the halftime festivities: Connor Anthony, Teddy Miloch, Andrew Crosby, Bryce Schwager, Matthew Granaroli, Aaron Thompson, Kylle Epstein and Jeremiah Rogan. The Wolverines racked up six more goals in the second half with precision passing and ball control, while the Cobras put together some offense as well, putting in two more goals to close the margin. By the final horn, it was the Wolverines that remained unbeaten on the season.
Wellington High School lacrosse seniors (L-R) Kylle Epstein, Connor Anthony, Aaron Thompson, Matthew Granoroli, Teddy Miloch, Andrew Crosby, Bryce Schwager and Jeremiah Rogan.
Wellington senior Teddy Miloch takes a shot that eventually scores for the Wolverines.
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Refugio Perez wins the face off for the Wolverines.
Wellington senior Matthew Granaroli takes a shot on the Cobra goal.
Senior Andrew Crosby drives a shot on the Park Vista goal for the Wolverines.
SRHS POINT GUARD SIGNS SCHOLARSHIP
WHS WRESTLERS EARN DISTRICT TITLE
WRESTLING CLUB SHINES
Seminole Ridge High School point guard India Shepherd has signed a full scholarship to play basketball at Nova Southeastern University. Shepherd led the Hawks in assists the past two seasons and helped the team win its first ever district title in girls basketball in 2020. She is shown with her parents, Demetrice Calloway and Anthony Shepherd, along with assistant coach Javatis Midget and head coach Maria Hudson.
The Wellington High School wrestling team earned its seventh consecutive district championship last weekend by having a school record 11 champions and two runners-up out of 14 weight classes. All 13 wrestlers will advance to the regional tournament, which will be held at Seminole Ridge High School this upcoming weekend.
The Wellington Wrestling Club recently competed in the AAU Florida Youth State Championships in Kissimmee. Eighth grader Sam Marvel won the state championship in the middle school 117-pound division and became only the second Wellington wrestler in history to earn the Grand Champion award, which required him to win all four qualifying tournaments and the final championship. Fifth graders Justice Harding (75 pounds) and Tyler Gray (85 pounds) both earned state runner-up honors. Pictured (L-R) are Nikolas Gray, Tyler Gray, Justice Harding, Anthony Gray, Sam Marvel and Evan Pena.
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The event will feature bartenders Julie Khanna, a Community Partners board member and owner of Khanna Connections; Joshua Lower, AKA DJ Doozie; Councilwoman Tanya Siskind; and more ready to mix up cocktails and dish on the nonprofit organization. Gil Martinez of the Gil Martinez Agency-State Farm will emcee the event. Cash tips will benefit the nonprofit organization. “Wellington is an incredible
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Palms West Hospital Salutes Surgeon Dr. James Goad For Robotic Milestone
Palms West Hospital officials recently gathered to congratulate surgeon Dr. James Goad on the completion of 1,500 surgeries using robotic technology. Through the use of this technology, Goad and the hospital were able to get 1,500 patients back to their lives faster after lifesaving surgeries. Robotic-assisted surgery is the biggest advancement in surgical care in the last two decades, and the community has access to this type of technology close to home at Palms West Hospital. Goad is highly regarded and loved by his patients and peers, and hospital officials said they are fortunate that he is on medical staff at the facility.
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Hadassah And Macy’s Celebrate Women’s Health In Wellington
Hadassah Florida Atlantic and Macy’s at the Mall at Wellington Green celebrated women’s health with 220 women in the uniquely transformed setting of the store’s furniture department on Thursday, Feb. 6. Welcomed by Hadassah Florida Atlantic President Sheila Glass and Event Chair Jill Davis, attendees listened as Hadassah National Vice President Clara Gillman spoke about gender equity in medical research and the steps that Hadassah is taking to change gender disparities in medicine. The event also included a si-
lent auction and pick-a-prize drawings, as well as a delicious luncheon. Macy’s representatives presented Hadassah with a generous grant donation for future Health & Wellness Advocacy Workshops. Jenny Cesar, a member of Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s staff surprised the group with a Congressional Minute Presentation and Hadassah Day Proclamation. To learn more about Hadassah, visit www.hadassah.org or contact Hadassah Florida Atlantic at (877) 949-1818 or florida@hadassah. org.
Hadassah Florida Atlantic President Sheila Glass, Event Chair Jill Davis, Macy’s Wellington Store Manager Leslie Adametz, Macy’s Jensen Beach Store Manager Geoff Lieberman and Macy’s Wellington Personal Stylist Christina Anderson at the grant presentation
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ABWA Fashion Show Set For March 21
The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its 24th annual fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. The cost is $45 before March 15 or $50 from March 16 through the day of the event. Tickets are available to purchase via credit card. Purchase tickets via Paypal through abwa.npb@ gmail.com or www.paypal.me/ abwanorthernpalmbch. Fashion Coordinator Rose Meyerowich will be presenting spring and resort fashions from local area boutiques. Proceeds from the event will help support education, professional development and scholarships. Attendees will enjoy spectacular fashions, a delightful
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Polo Park Eighth Graders Visit The Kennedy Space Center
SRHS CTE PROGRAMS WIN AWARDS
On Feb. 7, 102 eighth graders from Polo Park Middle School went on a trip to the Kennedy Space Center, where the students explored the many exhibits at the facility. “We wanted all our eighth graders to have a great experience and a great memory of middle school,” said James Ring, one of the coordinators of the trip. “It is the best time I’ve had in my 16 years of teaching.” The students observed different
space shuttles and went through a simulation that let them experience what a space shuttle taking off felt like. They also learned about the various missions that took place in the space center itself. A bus tour showed the students where the rockets launch from and gave them a chance to see the command center that helped launch an actual Apollo mission. There were many other fun activities to do on the trip, such as a slide that took patrons from
the second story to the first in the Atlantis building. Students even enjoyed the opportunity to shop for souvenirs. “It was fun to hang out with friends,” student Reid Snider said. “My favorite part was the Atlantis and Saturn V buildings.” The students left the school at 6:30 a.m. and returned back at 8 p.m. The trip cost $70, which covered the bus and entry fees. Students also received a shirt to wear on the trip.
Seminole Ridge Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs took home high honors this year at the CTE Awards Dinner. The JROTC Hawk Battalion took home the Gold Award, while the Biotechnology Academy took home the Silver Award. Master Sgt. Margarita Bonner was honored as the only female JROTC instructor in Palm Beach County. In addition, biotech teacher Lyn Slygh was honored for her retirement this spring after 15 years leading the Seminole Ridge Biotech Academy.
New Horizons Students Shine At Battle Of The Books
Teams of New Horizons Elementary School students recently participated in the annual Battle of the Books. Students participating in Battle of the Books compete against each other using their understanding of the Sunshine State Reader selected books.
More than 600 elementary teams competed this year in Palm Beach County. New Horizons entered eight teams totaling more than 40 students in grades three through five. The competition requires that students read many books and comprehend them
enough to be able to compete. New Horizons is proud that two of its teams ranked in the top 15 in the entire county. Team “Knights of the Library” and “Dragons Beyond the Horizons” represented the school sponsor Media Specialist Paula Bodner well.
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Palm Beach State College will begin offering two cybersecurity college credit certificate programs at its Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses this summer to provide access to training in rural communities and to help attract more women and underrepresented minorities into the growing field. The initiative, dubbed Project CODE (Computer Outreach for Diverse Education), is being funded with a $592,630 grant from the National Science Foundation. Distance learning labs will be outfitted with high-tech equipment at each campus to allow faculty to teach courses remotely. The college credit certificate programs include 21 credit-hour Network Support Technician and 30 credit-hour Network Security that prepare students for entry-level technician jobs. The programs are open to anyone with at least a high school di-
ploma or dual enrollment students who qualify. “We want to maximize learning and opportunities for coordinating learning for the students,’’ said Dr. Gloria McAllister, a program director at the Belle Glade campus. In addition to addressing industry needs for more skilled workers to keep computers and information systems secure, the college also hopes to help increase the number of women and minorities in the industry. Statewide, more than 71 percent of workers in information technology fields are men and more than 61 percent are white. Part of the strategy will be to reach students at younger ages about the career potential through a drone coding summer camp for middle and high school students. The camp will be offered for three years beginning this summer at the Loxahatchee Groves campus, and registration fees will be low
to make it affordable for families. “This is a research grant. We’re looking to see if we can increase the enrollment of women and minorities on these campuses,” McAllister said. Students who finish the college credit certificate programs will have the option to apply those credits toward several PBSC degree programs. “They will get industry credentials and experience in these college credit certificate programs. They can go anywhere in the United States with these certificates. They don’t have to stay in South Florida,’’ McAllister said. “There are entry-level jobs they can get with these certificates, particularly in law enforcement. We’re still going to encourage them to continue their education.” For more information about cybersecurity programs, visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx.
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Polo Park Middle School Hosts Literacy Night And Book Fair At Barnes & Noble
On Thursday, Feb. 6, Polo Park Middle School held its annual Literacy Night and Book Fair at Barnes & Noble. Students and parents enjoyed a night filled with books, raffles and all-around fun. The event was organized by Media Specialist Nora Bernstein, who is extremely proud of the event. “I love Literacy Night because it brings everyone together, and we highlight the talents of our school,” she said. “People are given free choice of what they select to read.” During Literacy Night, the students and parents listened to the Polo Park band and chorus, viewed student artwork, entered raffles for gift baskets, participated in scavenger hunts, played bingo and obtained extra credit from their English teachers. The students in the band played a variety of music, such as the “Jurassic Park” theme song and many classic pieces. “Just getting
to show off what my students do every day is so special,” Band Director Kevin Graham said. “I’m so happy to be here with my students.” Attendees were able to browse and purchase books, with a percentage of the proceeds going toward the Polo Park library. Students enjoyed the night shopping for books and having a great time with their friends. “I love playing and showing everyone what our great band can do,” eighth grader Leonardo Lipson said. “I also love showing all the young kids all the cool instruments.” The event was a great success for Polo Park, where many books were bought, and the school raised money for the library. (Right) Media Specialist Nora Bernstein with student Andrea Dominguez, winner of the basket raffle.
Emerald Cove Pre-IT Academy Honored While School Student Is Recognized
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Recognition Month, and Emerald Cove Middle School student Anjali Maddukuri was recognized as the CTE Student of the Month at the Feb. 19 Palm Beach County School Board meeting. On Feb.
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On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Wellington Elementary School fifth grade art club won the top art contest prize at the Great Charity Challenge. The theme for the projects was “Celebrating Freedom,” and the artwork had to be made from recycled materials. Art teacher Erica Bordonaro is proud of her club members. The project won a total of $3,000 for the art department, including Best Overall. Shown above are art club members with Bordonaro and Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan (right), standing in front of the winning project.
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20, at the annual CTE Recognition Dinner, the Jacobs Family Foundation was recognized for its grant support of the Pre-IT Academy, and the Emerald Cove Pre-IT Academy was named the Middle School Bronze CTE Academy of the Year.
Emerald Cove Choice Coordinator Sam Shuhaiber, student Anjali Maddukuri and Principal Dr. Eugina Feaman.
School District Director Choice and Career Options Dr. Jeraline Johnson, Emerald Cove counselor Shannon Caruso, CTE teacher Roderick King, Principal Dr. Eugina Feaman and Choice Coordinator Sam Shuhaiber.
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In honor of February being Black History Month, Ruthann Retterbush’s second-grade class at Wellington Elementary School used what they learned about famous African Americans to create presentations using Google Slides. Retterbush is one of several Google-certified educators — known as “trailblazers” in the school district — at Wellington Elementary who regularly use technology in the classroom. Students learned how to make their presentations more appealing by adding photographs to the slides and using other visual effects, such as transitions. Students were then paired with a first-grade buddy to teach them about these historic people.
summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. Know an aspiring scientist? The Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camps give children ages 6 to 17 a hands-on opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, partake in science activities and learn about fun ways to protect the oceans. Sessions include Ocean Adventures, Conservation Kids, Sea Turtle Savers and Field Experiences (ages 14 to 17) with activities like snorkeling, kayaking and more. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pickup is available for an additional fee. Visit www.marinelife.org/camp for more information. Have a wild summer experience like no other at Summer Zoo Camp at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Campers will make lasting memories through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, zookeeping activities, interactive fountain time and much more. Zoo Camp for ages 5 through 10 will occur weekly, June 1 through Aug. 7, and for ages 11 through 14, weekly from June 15 through July 31. Register at www. palmbeachzoo.org before April 1 to have the registration fee waived. Learn more at www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp.
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Show Jumping For Justice With The Legal Aid Society Of PBC On Saturday, Feb. 8, more than 120 friends and supporters of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County gathered at the Gallery at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington to enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a spectacular show jumping competition. The evening was a prelude to
Legal Aid’s 32nd annual Recognition Evening to be held on Saturday, May 30, benefiting Legal Aid’s Veteran’s Advocacy Project by expanding its services to all income eligible U.S. Military veterans and their families, and honoring the attorney veterans in the community. Hosts for the night were, Karen
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First Care Women’s Clinic Hosts Vision Dinner At The Breakers
First Care Women’s Clinic in West Palm Beach and its plans to build a one-stop center for maternity care and wellness were the center of attention at a special Vision Dinner held at the Breakers on Feb. 4. The Vision Dinner committee was led by Angela Williams of Palm Beach, Allie Hanley of Palm Beach, Luciana Vittoria of Palm Beach, Annie Erneston of Singer Island, Denice Simpson of Wellington, Diane Hanlon of Wellington and Holly Boswell of Palm Beach Gardens. The committee and First Care Executive Director Beau Heyman welcomed approximately 60 guests, many of whom learned about the agency, which assists women who are dealing with crisis pregnancies and empowering them with information and support to keep their babies. First Care Women’s Clinic is a faith-based organization that focuses on providing women with alternatives and resources to keep their child,
Ten-year-old Carly Cantor of Wellington was crowned the winner of Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” which showcased the vocal talents of 12 young acts under age 17 during Tri-Rail’s annual Rail Fun Day. This talent competition and free family fun day, held at Tri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach, generated a record weekend ridership for the commuter rail system. During Tri-Rail’s “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent,” young singers from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties took center stage, competing for a $500 grand prize, one-year contract inclusive of a photo shoot with composite cards courtesy of Posche Models & Talent, professional studio recording sessions with Mike Soper Music and a music video by Newborn Studios. Contestants performed a di-
verse selection of tunes. Cantor’s stage presence and performance of “Who’s Loving You” by the Jackson 5 won over the crowd and judges. “Tri-Rail is proud to present this family fun day and talent competition, which connects the communities that we serve and furthers our position as the way to travel throughout the region,” said Steven Abrams, executive director for SFRTA/Tri-Rail. “We value our riders and encourage others to take advantage of our train service for business, school and leisure travel purposes.” During Tri-Rail’s Rail Fun Day, South Florida families enjoyed face painting, cookie decorating and interactive games from the Florida Panthers, ID Tech, the Museum of Discovery & Science and the Historical Stranahan House. Prizes, giveaways and activities were provided courtesy
SFRTA/Tri-Rail Deputy Executive Director Steven Abrams, winner Carly Cantor and Y100 Miami’s Music Director DJ Drew. PHOTO BY MICHAEL MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY
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said. “It would make it easier for us to refer clients to existing partners, and be a centralized location for services, in addition to being a revenue generator. Such a center doesn’t exist in Palm Beach County now, and we feel that it would fill a critical void.” To learn more about First Care, visit www.firstcareforlife.com or call (561) 688-2163.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2020 Youth Scholarship Program. The students will receive their scholarships and be recognized at a luncheon on Sunday, March 1 at noon at the International Polo Club in Wellington. The 15 Palm Beach County high school seniors, all of whom were nominated by a sworn employee of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, will receive $2,500 scholarships for their freshman year of college. Each scholarship is renewable for up to four years of college or trade school. This is the sixth year of the program, and the foundation is committed to distributing more than $100,000 a year in scholarships. Scholarship winners include:
Estefania Alcala-Garcia, Glades Central High School, Palm Beach State College; Anthony Beltran Jr., Lake Worth High School, Florida Atlantic University; Jordan Bennett, Palm Beach Central High School, Florida A&M University; Alicia Cook, Wellington High School, Florida State University; Jordyn Geller, Olympic Heights High School, University of Wisconsin; Erin Howard, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Florida A&M University; Michely Julno, Glades Central High School, Florida State University; Brandon Keough, Santaluces High School, Palm Beach State College; Manda Kotori, Lake Worth High School, Florida Atlantic University; Jonathan Larrabee, Forest Hill High School, Palm Beach State College; Antonio Pantoja Jr.,
Pahokee High School, University of South Florida; Luisa Rojas, Glades Central High School, Palm Beach State College; Armando Sandoval, Pahokee High School, Palm Beach State College; Patriana Vickers, Glades Central High School, Florida Atlantic University; and Julia Whisenhunt, West Boca Raton High School, Agnes Scott College. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that helps underprivileged children through such programs as Shop with a Cop and youth scholarships. Its support for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office enhances deputy safety by subsidizing new equipment that might otherwise be unattainable. For more info., visit www.pbcsf.org.
Western Academy Charter School will once again host its summer camp for grade K through 8. Kindergarteners must be five years old by the first day of camp on June 1. Campers from other schools are welcome. There are three field trips per week, plus two campus activity days. The cost is $375 per two-week session. Before care is $50 per two-week session and starts at 7 a.m. The camp fee includes breakfast, lunch and snacks each day, plus transportation and admission to field trips. Call (561) 792-4123 or (561) 795-2186 for more info.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Feb. 29 • The Big Bounce America, home of the Guinness-certified “World’s Largest Bounce House,” will continue Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). Produced by XL Event Labs, the Big Bounce America tour is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and includes four massive inflatable attractions. For tickets, visit www. thebigbounceamerica.com for tickets. • The Palm Beach Car Swap Meet and Car Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1. For more information, visit www. southflcarswapmeets.com. • The West Palm Seafood Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1. Visit www.westpalmseafoodfest. com for more info. • The South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center will host its Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com. • The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County will host its Loop for Literacy on Saturday, Feb. 29, presented by Florida Crystals. The family-friendly walk, run and cycling event is set for Leap Day at Bryant Park in Lake Worth. For more information, visit www. literacypbc.org or call (561) 279-9103. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Wellington Garden Club will host its Petite Flower Show “It’s a Small World” in the Grand Court on the lower level of the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 3 to 5 on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10:15 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Relax and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Horses That Help and JC Western will host a Wild West Party at You Farm (16651 Rembrandt Road, Loxahatchee) on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 2 to 7 p.m. featuring a buckoff contest, live bands, food trucks, horse and pony rides, a petting zoo and more. For more info., call (561) 281-8599 or visit www. horsesthathelp.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your electric instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Positively Africa for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna from Positively Africa. Children will enjoy playing African instruments and learning simple Swahili songs. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• An Evening with Casey Cares will take place Saturday, Feb. 29 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. Tickets are $150 per person, and tables of 10 are available. For more info., e-mail jennifer@ caseycaresfoundation.org or visit www. caseycares.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Frank Sinatra tribute concert by Steve Lippia on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Loston Harris Plays the Great American Songbook on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Sunday, March 1 • Registration is open for the Palm Health Foundation’s eighth annual “Let’s Move! Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge,” a free, month-long activity challenge that kicks off on Sunday, March 1. Individuals and teams can participate by registering at www.letsmovepbc.org. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its inaugural Bridal Expo where brides can plan a wedding in just one afternoon on Sunday, March 1 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com or call the Cultural Center at (561) 790-5196. • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 1 with the USPA Gold Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • The Robert Sharon Chorale will celebrate spring in concert on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at the DeSantis Family Chapel (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For tickets, visit www.rschorale.com/Tickets. • MusicWorks will present Classic Albums Live with Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle Vol. 1 on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. Visit www.oldschoolsquare.org or call (561) 243-7922, ext. 1, for more info. Monday, March 2 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, March 2 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting and program. The speaker will be Laurie Albrecht, environmental horticultural agent for the UF/IFAS Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension. RSVP to kaalbury@gmail. com or visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org for more info. • Culture and Cocktails will present Black Widow: A Conversation between Leslie Gray Streeter and James Patterson on Monday, March 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Colony Hotel Ballroom (155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach). For membership info., call Debbie Calabria at (561) 472-3330. Tuesday, March 3 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature the musical Miss Saigon from Tuesday, March 3 through Sunday, March 8. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info. • The Village of Wellington will host Senior Aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays in March from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Lynn Spoor at (561) 202-5966 for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will host Zumba Gold for ages 40 and up on Tuesdays, March 3, 10 and 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Tuesdays, March 3, 10 and 31 at 2:45 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Audubon Everglades will host a lecture on “Snail Kites and Grasshopper Sparrows” with speaker Dr. Paul Gray on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at Origin Church (6073 Summit Blvd, Haverhill). Learn about the status of these endangered birds and conservation efforts to save them from extinction. Visit www.audboneverglades.org for more info. • The inaugural show in the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook After Dinner Series will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 8 p.m. at the North Palm Beach Country Club (951 U.S. Highway 1), starring Avery Sommers and Rob Russell in a new and original show, “We Love Being Here with You.” They will be accompanied by pianist and music director Bobby Peaco, bass player Paul Shewchuk, and drummer Howie Gordon. For more info., contact Clare Coco at clare@preserveourgas.org or call (561) 469-6703. Wednesday, March 4 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Some knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet with Project Linus for ages 16 and up on Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 4 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. Thursday, March 5 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Capstone at Royal Palm, an Integral Senior Living community, invites the public to a “Dusty Boots” tour on Thursday, March 5 at 3 p.m. at the facility’s construction site at 10621 Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm
Beach, across the street from Royal Palm Beach High School. For more information, contact Hope Garling at (561) 570-2005 or hgarling@islllc.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free rock concert by Preservation Road on Thursday, March 5 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Hooked on Crochet for ages 12 and up on Thursday, March 5 at 5 p.m. Work on your current project and share ideas with new friends. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Koresh Dance Company: La Danse on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info. Friday, March 6 • Manager’s Seminar: Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying in the Workplace will be held Friday, March 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn (10616 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Register at www. eventbrite.com and search for “Manager’s Seminar: Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying in the Workplace.” For additional info., or to RSVP by phone, text Manager Seminar to (561) 480-0779. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Feel Good Friday: Chair Yoga for ages 55 and up on Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sewing 101 for ages 16 and up on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine. Basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host Marchtoberfest on Friday, March 6 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Wellington Town Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info. • Royal Palm Beach will host a free screening of The Lion King with a Gourmet Food Truck Expo on Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). Visit www.royalpalmbeach. com for more info. • The Challenge of the Americas (COTA), a spectacular evening of horses and fun to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play for P.I.N.K., will take place Friday, March 6 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival showgrounds in Wellington. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.challengeoftheamericas.com. Saturday, March 7 • Repticon, featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders and cages, as well as seminars and raffles, will be held on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). Visit www.repticon. com for more info. • The Cigar Club of the Palm Beaches will host a charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 7 at 7 a.m. at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund of Palm Beach County. To register a team, or to sign up individually and be placed on a team,
visit www.cigarclubgolf.com or call Bob Still at (561) 670-8489. • Audubon Everglades will hold a birding trip to Stormwater Treatment Area-1E (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, March 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Drive approximately 10 miles around the water impoundment, stopping occasionally to view, scope and photograph the ever-changing bird life. Advanced registration is required at www.audboneverglades.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Basic skills are required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Teach Palm Beach “Pop Up” Job Fair will be held Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School District of Palm Beach County’s main offices in West Palm Beach. To register for the event, visit www. palmbeachschools.org/careers. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 7, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, March 7 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fourteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/ caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Sunday, March 8 • Temple Beth Torah, in conjunction with Temple B’nai Jacob, will hold its annual Purim Carnival at Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a dunk tank, bounce house, games, prizes, food, glitter tattoos, crafts, entertainment, a costume contest and a Hamantashen baking contest. Wristbands, which include the bounce house, games, crafts, a slice of pizza, chips, sno cone and a drink, will be sold through March 1 for $15. The wristbands will be $20 on the day of the event. For more information, or to purchase wristbands, contact Temple Beth Torah at (561) 793-2700 or info@templebethtorah.net. • A Physical Comedy Show featuring deaf actor/educator Javier Guisado, also known as Chavi, will be held Sunday, March 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, text Mo Aiello at (301) 792-6756 or e-mail moaiello1@gmail.com. • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 8 with the USPA Gold Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • Artist Gisela Pferdekamper will host a Loxahatchee Exhibition Party at her studio (14281 Collecting Canal Road, Loxahatchee Groves) on Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m. featuring the work of several artists. For more info., call (561) 422-3037 or visit www. artbygisela.com. 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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If You Ask Me, Leap Day Should Be Time For A Gigantic Party
Saturday, Feb. 29 is Leap Day — an extra day that Julius Caesar wedged into the calendar every four years to help things work out with the sun, moon and planets. Yes, up until 45 BC, there was no leap year, and the natural order of things was causing plenty of grief among human beings, who like to impose their own “order” onto things. I would like to pause here to cite the metric system as another one of these failed orders, except it is working pretty darn well for 19/20ths of the world’s population — everyone except the West African republic of Liberia, Southeast Asia’s Myanmar and the United States of
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The Sonic BOOMER America. Realizing that the metric system is easier to use and just makes sense, countries that were not originally using it began to convert to the metric system in the 1790s. No, that is not a typo. They saw the light 230 years ago. But not us. With
us, it’s “my way or the highway” — a highway which, by the way, is measured in kilometers, just about everywhere but here. Yet, I digress. Knowing what I do about Julius Caesar and how he liked his name on everything from salad to the month of July, I wondered how leap year escaped a similar fate. But then I discovered that leap year had originally been called “Year of the Consulship of Caesar without Colleague.” The “without colleague” part, I assume, was his way of saying, “I share this patent with no one.” It was probably the court jester who came up with “leap year.” Thank goodness.
At any rate, Saturday is truly an “extra” day, and it should not be squandered. In my estimation, no one should go to work, everything should close, and we should all roll around on the grass in a celebration reminiscent of Saturnalia. Don’t bother Googling it — I already did. According to ancient tradition, Saturnalia started out as a single day and, due to popular demand, was soon expanded to a week. It began with a public banquet followed by the private exchange of gag gifts, then continual partying in a carnival atmosphere, and participation in all forms of gambling (temporarily legalized for the occasion). In Rome, masters would
provide table service for their slaves and a “King of Saturnalia” would be elected to preside over the merry-making. There was also a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, but I’m sure it was nothing dreadful, given the tone of the day. The Latin poet Catullus called it “the best of days.” To modernize Saturnalia and make it fit into one day, I suggest keeping the banquet, the gambling, the king and the sacrifice. If we hold it in a stadium parking lot, we could tailgate, gamble, crown our MVP and sacrifice the opposition. Hmm. I guess the Romans’ Saturnalia has become our Super Bowl.
‘Call Of The Wild’ Is An OK Film, But Not As Good As It Could Be Unfortunately, The Call of the Wild is not as good as it might have been. This is, according to some counts, the seventh movie version of this story. Of course, most movies featuring dogs have also been watered-down versions of the depiction of man and his “best friend.” The book, and this version of the story, make it very clear that the dog, Buck, is the real center of the film, and the “call” is to him. Jack London, who wrote the classic 1903 novel, made it clear that Buck was not only a hero but a victim. In many cases, he was abused. Several of the key people he interacted with were villains, and he was constantly attracted to the “free” wolves in the area. In some ways, this idea is essentially descended from those of Rousseau and his “noble savage.” The dog is good, but civilization is bad. Unfortunately, some of the message is diluted by the cinematic need for “cuteness” and, somewhere, a bit of human heroics
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler for the audience to find a connection with. Buck (who is a digital creation; no dogs were harmed or even used to create this pup) is an oversized dog belonging to Judge Miller (Bradley Whitford) in Santa Clara, California. Because his clumsiness interferes with a party at the judge’s home, he is put outside and is promptly dognapped to Alaska. He winds up eventually becoming, because of his strength, size and (according to London) character, alpha dog. He is treated well by mailman Perrault (Omar Sy) and partner Francoise
(Cara Gee). But then he is stolen by the evil brother and sister team of Hal (Dan Stevens) and Mercedes (Karen Gillan) and mistreated. The pull away from mankind gets stronger at that point. Buck escapes and winds up teamed with John Thornton (Harrison Ford). Director Chris Sanders wisely built up the backstory for the part. London merely sketched him out as a counterpoint to evil Hal. In the film, Thornton has come to the wilds mourning the death of his son, which led to the breakup of his family. He is a broken man who did heed the “call of the wild.” He is a drunk, but a nice one, and the film goes out of its way to follow the old notion of “man saves dog, dog saves man,” as Buck at one point actually takes away Thornton’s bottle. As a result of the changes, this becomes a nice Disney film, although Disney did not make it. But it did distribute it. London’s book was violent and tough.
By today’s standards, it would also be considered more than a bit racist. Modern filmmaker sensibilities have changed enough to make certain that Michael Green’s screenplay covers up much of the toughness. In the book, only Buck survives his dog pack’s fall through the ice, an incident which London depicts as the reality of the tough life in the wild. Also in the book, the natives kill Thornton. Buck, who was away playing with the wolves at the time, comes back to kill a lot of them and becomes the stuff of legend as (sorry, but I just can’t resist this one) the “leader of the pack.” Although London was at least a bit sympathetic to the plight of natives and minorities (although more than a bit condescending), this film makes certain that those issues are not covered at all. The acting was good. Ford dominated, as expected. His performance was a nuanced, interesting one; one minute
vulnerable and the next heroic or kindly. This was an inspired artistic decision, giving us a real character to identify with. Knowledgeable cinema nuts said he was even better than earlier actors, who include Clark Gable and Charlton Heston. I liked Sy a lot; his role was reasonably well-constructed. Unfortunately, Stevens and Gillan were a bit too stereotypical as villains. Of course, Buck never missed a cue, since he was a computer creation. Although the work was well done, it occasionally just did not quite have the true canine feel. This was probably the best of all the movies of the same name and is far better than the way of cute dogs that somehow find themselves chasing after owners who’ve moved or been taken away or come back in new doggie forms. So, a nice movie. Not great, but enjoyable. You could wait to see it on demand, however, saving more than a bit of money.
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Wellington 2/2 GARDEN VILLA — Screened patio/courtyard. New Kitchen/Bathroom/Appliances/Fans. Central Wellington Location. $1,500 Monthly. 561-346-8016 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 4 BED 2 BATH HOME — nestled on a quiet circle in Wellington’s desirable Sugar Pond Manor neighborhood, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom, split floor plan, home is ready to be enjoyed by you and yours. It’s perfect for entertaining with double, sliding, glass doors leading directly from the heart of the home onto the expansive lanai and sundeck. Additionally, this home boasts brand new, impact windows and impact-rated garage door; a screen enclosure; updated kitchen and bathrooms with stainless appliances and granite; and hard surface flooring throughout. Other noteworthy features include: vaulted ceilings, massive great room, CBS construction, fenced side yard with shed, fenced back yard, sprinkler system, bonus driveway, front porch, and gutters. Call Realtor Matthew J. Tarantino, MBA, Coldwell Banker, 561.315.1323 www.4salebymatthew.com
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CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja
Driveway Repair D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716
Electrical Contractor SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409
Home Improvement 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
Irrigation/Landscape Lighting IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS — wet testing, pump replacement,landscaping and pest control-trapping. Call 561-7234684 Oasis Irrigation & Landscape Lighting
Plumbing
R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L 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 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates
Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m
Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6
Sprinkler Systems AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990
Professional Services Tree Service TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com
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
Part-Time Graphic Designer Busy local publishing company is looking for a part-time graphic designer. The qualified candidate must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. PC platform. Web design and social media experience a plus, pay will commensurate with experience and ability. Email resume and sample to: dawnrivera@wellingtonthemagazine.com or Call 561-793-7606 to schedule an interview.
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