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Volume 38, Number 4 January 27 - February 2, 2017

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The Wellington Village Council passed a resolution Tuesday designating the village’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as its Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee. Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel said the resolution is one of the requirements of the 1-cent surtax referendum. Page 3

Wellington High School’s Dance Team Presents Showcase

The Wellington High School Royals Dance Team presented its annual showcase on Friday, Jan. 20 in the Wellington High School theater. Led by head coach Brittany Tobasco and summer trainer Kelly Dennis, the students performed dances choreographed by Tobasco, Joyanna Peterson, Yeri Peguero and the dancers themselves. Page 8

Fair Fun Continues This Weekend At The Fairgrounds

The 2017 South Florida Fair, with its New Orleans theme, continues through Sunday, Jan. 29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com. Page 19

OPINION Securing Vehicles Helps The PBSO Fight Crimes Of Opportunity

It takes just 20 seconds for someone to break into a vehicle, grab things like electronics, a car stereo, important papers, CDs or anything else that looks useful or valuable, and take off. There has been a recent increase of Wellington residents who can attest to this. This particular crime is one that has plagued Wellington, and other area communities, seasonally for many years. Don’t become the next victim. Make sure that your vehicles are locked with no valuables in view. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 9 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 14 SCHOOLS.............................. 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 23 BUSINESS......................24 - 25 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 35 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Pet Haven Rescue held its third annual Casino Night on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Wellington National Golf & Equestrian Club. There was dinner, dancing, casino games, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. The money raised will provide medical care, neuter/spay services and food for rescued animals. Shown above are Bob and Karen Cavanagh, Lynn and State Attorney Dave Aronberg, and Trisha and Neil Saffer. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

PBSO Commander: Protect Yourself By Locking Vehicles

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Village Manager Paul Schofield told the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday that a recent uptick in auto thefts and auto burglaries has been thwarted by a continuing operation that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is conducting. “I asked that the PBSO take a look at what they could do,” Schofield said. “There was an interdiction done this past weekend that was pretty successful.” Wellington’s District 8 commander, Capt. Rolando Silva, said the PBSO put together Operation Vigilance with collaboration among his deputies and some from District 9 in Royal Palm Beach, the Violent Crimes Division, the Gang Unit, the South Florida Task Force and the Robbery Division. “The action plan has been put in place for a week, and I’m not going to tell you when it is going to end, but it’s going to go on for

a little bit,” Silva said. “What it’s doing is bringing all these units to the table so there is good communication, and the nature of the operation is covert. We’re going to do surveillances, both rolling and standing surveillance.” The team executed an operation one recent weekend that resulted in three felony arrests, seven misdemeanors, drug seizures and 12 criminal citations. “We’re making good progress, and it is true, we had an uptick in vehicle burglaries starting from the beginning of this year,” he said. “Starting from [Jan. 1], we had 29 in one week, which was almost unprecedented. We really haven’t had those kinds of numbers in Wellington. Of those, 21 were unlocked cars, so if there is a message to take away to give to everyone, it’s don’t make it easy for them. Let’s lock our cars at night, and that’s when this stuff is occurring.” Silva noted that it is easy for one See VEHICLES, page 17

Royal Palm Beach Clears Path VINCEREMOS BUCK OFF For Brewpubs, Microbreweries

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved the preliminary reading of an ordinance last week that would create regulations to allow breweries, brewpubs, microbreweries and taprooms/tasting rooms as special exception uses in general commercial and limited industrial districts. At the Jan. 19 meeting, Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said that the council had asked for regulations adding the uses in shopping centers in need of rehabilitation or revitalization. “This was created in an innovative way to do that, so the council directed staff and myself to draft an ordinance for review proposing some regulations for microbreweries,” Ashton said. Her research on microbreweries revealed that there are several different iterations, including brewpubs and distilleries. “I found some sample ordinances that I have utilized in crafting this, so these are tested regulations

already,” she said. “I looked at the City of Tampa, the City of St. Petersburg and the City of Orlando, which have developed downtown areas that are very successful, so the majority of these regulations come from those cities.” Ashton explained that the council had several goals in moving forward with brewery uses. Microbreweries would encourage innovative new businesses and help revitalize struggling shopping centers. Further, there is a need to create criteria to encourage and facilitate these businesses in a way so as not to make them too restrictive, but at the same time consider that they have manufacturing and distribution components. Under the definitions, a brewery or brewpub is more like a restaurant in commercial districts, where they have a food menu, and 50 percent of the beer must be sold for consumption onsite. A microbrewery would be limited to 20,000 square feet in the industrial district, or less than 5,000 square feet in the commercial district.

Brewpubs and microbreweries must have a public access component. There needs to be either a taproom, educational facility, visiting center or retail center that attracts the public. “That is really what differentiates a brewpub and microbrewery from a standard brewery,” Ashton said. At brewpubs and microbreweries in the commercial general and industrial limited areas, the common areas must make up at least 25 percent of the facility. “Only 75 percent of the facility can be used for the manufacturing and distribution,” she said. “It sets limits on the maximum barrel production of brewpubs and microbreweries each year. The maximum production is 15,000 barrels per year. That is a pretty standard regulation across the board.” She noted that the people who brought the concept to the village told her that 15,000 barrels is a large amount of beer, and explained that the amount of production is regulated by state See BREWERIES, page 4

RPB Council Acts To Control Medical Marijuana Facilities

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week gave preliminary approval to an ordinance that would create regulations and definitions for medical marijuana treatment and retail centers as a special exception use. The action at the Jan. 19 council meeting follows approval of a state constitutional amendment Nov. 8 to allow such facilities. The ordinance would allow those uses in commercial and industrial areas of the village, subject to significant regulations. Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton explained that a sizable majority of voters approved the constitutional amendment allowing people to purchase and use medical marijuana in all forms. “Previously, in 2014, the state

legislature had allowed medical marijuana only in low-THC form,” Ashton said. “Now it is allowed in all forms.” This includes the sale of medical marijuana in food products and other variations. The State of Florida is now undergoing a rule-making process, and the Florida Department of Health will be coming out with new rules and regulations. The legislature will most likely take up the issue in the current legislative session, Ashton said. In the meantime, Ashton and other village officials believed it important to propose regulations to the council immediately, rather than impose a moratorium. “The question before you tonight is not whether medical marijuana is a good thing or a bad thing,” Ashton said. “That has

already been decided by the voters. The question for you tonight is do we regulate it now or do we regulate it six months from now? My strong recommendation is that we go ahead and pass regulations now.” The ordinance creates new definitions for marijuana, marijuana retail and treatment centers, and what type of centers would be allowed in the village. “They have different uses attached to them and they have different regulations,” Ashton said. “It is going to be adding medical marijuana retail centers as special-exception uses in the general commercial district, and it is adding treatment centers as a special-exception use in the industrial general district.” In addition to having a special See MARIJUANA, page 17

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held the second of its three Buck Off qualifying rounds Thursday, Jan. 19 at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine. Teams of riders tried their hand at staying on the mechanical bull. The third round was held Thursday, Jan. 26, before the finale, which is set for Friday, Feb. 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach during the 30th annual Vinceremos Benefit Auction. Shown above, the “Real Bucking Deal” team of Brandon Ratchford, Donnie Mills, Trent Ferreir and Andrey Ferreir won the evening’s competition. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Senior Needs Consultant Gets Right To Work

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach’s newly contracted consultant to do a study of seniors’ needs in the village explained to the Recreation Advisory Board on Monday how the study will be undertaken. Last Thursday, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council contracted with Phil Gonot of PMG Associates to do the study. Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio noted that this is not the first senior needs assessment that has been done by the village. The first was done in 2008, which led to the relocation of many seniors programs to the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. “What PMG is going to be do-

ing is surveys with various groups like this one, Young at Heart, some of the local citizen groups and homeowners’ associations, and staff,” Recchio said. Gonot will gather information about what is currently offered to seniors and put all the information together to find out what is available and what is not. “What direction do we need to go to fulfill some of those needs?” Recchio asked. “The last time we did this, one of the things was that the seniors wanted to have their own facility. Out of that, as you know, we moved to the Cultural Center, where seniors use the Cultural Center during the daytime hours and different clubs See SENIORS, page 4

Stallion Grading Event The First Of Its Kind In Florida

Guy Huybrechts and Corine Taymans with Galando.

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By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Guy Huybrechts, Anglo European Studbook representative for the United States, and Corine Taymans, president of Vizcaya of the Sun Farms, are bringing a day of special events to Wellington on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Taymans has more than 30 years of equestrian experience. She was on the pre-Olympic team for Belgium and was a 2015 finalist for the Belgian Dressage Cup. Together, Taymans and Huybrechts have more than 20 years of experience breeding and managing farms. The first ever Anglo European Studbook Grand Prix of Florida and Stallion Grading Event in the U.S. is coming to the Global

Dressage Stadium on South Shore Blvd. on Feb. 21 starting at 9 a.m. Stallions four years old and older will be divided into four classes based upon their age — four years old, five years old, six years old, and seven years old and older — for jumpers, as well as dressage horses. They will then be assessed, or graded, on different levels, such as their ability, competition level, offspring production and offspring competition levels. Registration is $250 per horse. To be in the brochure, the fee must be submitted by Feb. 7. Dressage horses are presented before international judges, Huybrechts said, and the horses will be asked to walk or trot with a rope rather than a rider. In the afternoon,

the horses will be asked to perform various elements with a rider. Then, they will be asked to do a freestyle demonstration. The horses receive points, and at the end, the horse with the most points is the winner. Then, it will be determined if the horse is good enough for breeding. It is possible for the winning horse and the runner-up to be approved in a class. However, it is also possible to have a winning horse that isn’t approved. The jumpers have a similar schedule, and will jump a few small jumps in the afternoon. There are cash prizes for the winners, up to $2,500. “It depends on who is going to See STALLIONS, page 17

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Wellington Names Rec Board As Surtax Oversight Committee

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council passed a resolution Tuesday designating the village’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as its Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee. Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel said the resolution is one of the requirements of the 1-cent surtax referendum that passed in Palm Beach County on Nov. 8, stipulating establishment of an oversight committee to review the expenditures approved by the council. “Staff is recommending use of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as the oversight committee, in addition to their other duties and responsibilities,” Quickel said, explaining that there are other options, including the establishment of a separate committee, using the county’s oversight committee or using a committee established by

the Palm Beach County League of Cities. “Our recommendation is that we believe the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board would serve very well in helping us with this to fulfill the requirements of the referendum.” Councilman Michael Napoleone asked for confirmation that all the committee would do is review the expenditures. “The expenditures are on our list of projects,” Napoleone said. “They’re not suggesting projects, they’re just a ministerial function, for the most part.” Vice Mayor John McGovern said that the board’s function will be twofold, as oversight and to make recommendations as to compliance with Florida Statutes. “So, there’s no official [function] other than advisory and to point out that we’re in compliance or not; there is no administrative function,” McGovern said. Quickel said that the council

will determine the projects, and the board will review the expenditures. Mayor Anne Gerwig noted that during agenda review on Monday, council members expressed that they would like Wellington residents to be in the position of reviewing the expenditures, rather than having a county committee or using the League of Cities option. “We would have people familiar with us, and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is used to dealing with contracts, and understands these types of functions,” Gerwig said. McGovern said staff’s recommendation to use the recreation board over another advisory board was because it has more experience reviewing contracts. Village Manager Paul Schofield said the only other advisory committee that reviews expenditures is the Education Committee.

“The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has been dealing with capital projects and budgeting for the entirety of the time that the village has been incorporated,” Schofield said. “They look at all the parks plans, and they are used to dealing with projects in the multimillion dollars. They’ve been doing it over an extended amount of time, and it is well within their capabilities.” Schofield pointed out to council members that as they appoint new members to the board, they should take the oversight qualification into consideration. Councilman Michael Drahos said he takes all his appointees seriously. “I trust the judgment of this committee as I would any other, so staff’s recommendation that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board would be suitable for this is suitable for me,” Drahos said. McGovern also pointed out

that the council could change the membership. “If we didn’t feel we like this was going the way we intended, we can change this at any time,” he said. Gerwig said she had considered creating a new committee, but the function did not seem to be a lot of work for a new committee. “Creating a new committee would be a lot of work, and having staff comply with all the regulations of that,” she said. “In this case, it seems to be a good solution to me without expanding anything else, so I support it.” Drahos pointed out that there are other municipalities, including Royal Palm Beach, that are using their recreation boards as their surtax oversight committee. McGovern made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0. In related business, the council approved a resolution establishing

the sales surtax budget for 2016 and 2017. “What you are doing is establishing the accounting process for dealing with this,” Schofield said. “We will collect about $2.5 million this year. This just gives it a budget fund to go into. It doesn’t allocate funds, and it doesn’t approve projects. It is simply the accounting mechanism to deal with the income.” Quickel pointed out that the money was not included in the current budget approved in September because the referendum had not yet been approved. “The money will sit in an expenditure capital fund,” she said. “Until you designate projects, it will just sit there.” Quickel said the village should start receiving money by the end of March. McGovern made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0.

Village Board OKs Design For Wellington Chamber Members Wellington Plaza Bank Branch Learn The Power Of Meditation

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington’s Architectural Review Board met Wednesday, Jan. 18 to discuss the exterior elevations and signage of the First Bank of the Palm Beaches branch in the Wellington Plaza. “At the Dec. 21 meeting, it was decided to postpone the vote to get revised elevations and renderings,” Wellington planner Kelly Ferraiolo explained. Architect Robert Kuoppala presented the changes to the plans for the bank, including shortening the north/south dimensions for the drive through, revising columns,

lowering beams, lowering vertical walls and dropping the tower roof ridge. A 13-and-a-half-foot clearance is required for protection to enable a fire truck to clear the drivethrough lane, Kuoppala said. Board Member Ron Shamash made a motion to approve the design plan with the changes, which was seconded by Vice Chair Tom Wenham. The motion passed unanimously. The second item agenda was the exterior elevations and signage for Commerce Park East Lot 24 on Fairlane Farms Road. Wellington planner Ryan Hard-

An artist’s rendering of the First Bank of the Palm Beaches design.

ing explained that the proposed building is located at the intersection of Pierson and Fairlane Farms roads, in the Commerce Park East Industrial Park. “The applicant is proposing to build a one-story, 10,328-squarefoot office and warehouse building with outdoor storage space on a currently vacant lot,” Harding said. The project was approved at the Dec. 14 Development Review Committee meeting, he said. “Staff is of the opinion that the proposed building and accessories structures as shown in staff report Exhibits A and C will be appropriate to the character to the industrial park and its existing structures,” Harding said. Staff, he said, recommends approval of the requests, with the conditions noted in the staff report. Wenham asked what will be in the outdoor storage areas. Kuoppala said that they don’t know what will be in the storage areas, but that it was asked for by the owners. Wenham made a motion to approve the requests, which was seconded by Board Member William Klein and passed unanimously.

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wendy Soderman of Shift Happens, Modern Mindfulness Meditation, spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Wanderers Club. “Anyone ever feel like they’re the most inexperienced tightrope walker in the circus called life?” she asked. “I do. I did. And I didn’t plan on that happening. My name is Wendy, and I really thought I had it going on. I thought if you study, you get the As. I did that. I thought if you ran, did CrossFit, I did that. As long as I was cute and bubbly, I’d get my Prince Charming. And I did.” Except, on the tightrope of life, you worry about the past, the present, the movement forward and the crowd. “Something wasn’t working,” she said. Even though there was adversity, Soderman continued on her tightrope. She is married to her best friend for 32 years, runs a successful local school and has a great life. When she turned 50 — she’s 53 now — she went on an unplugged introspective trip to learn about the

Wendy Soderman speaks to Wellington Chamber members. “aha” moments in life. She realized the event that changed her life — having twins. One son is a nonverbal quadriplegic, who spent a great deal of time in the hospital as a newborn. Making the decision to accept her son as is was an “aha” moment, where she found something and had the courage to follow the inner wisdom. “I wanted to walk my life, my rope,” she said. Moving forward, Soderman chose to live in the moment and

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become a certified meditation teacher. “I know the power of going within,” she said. At her school, the Ideal School in Royal Palm Beach, the children and staff meditate daily. Everyone has 60,000 thoughts a day, Soderman explained. Adding phones, driving and other stimuli can be overwhelming, she said, explaining that people need to “monotask” rather than multitask. The problem with all of the thoughts is that they come with See CHAMBER, page 17

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Securing Vehicles Helps The PBSO Fight Crimes Of Opportunity

It takes 20 seconds for someone to break into a vehicle, grab things like electronics, a car stereo, important papers, CDs or anything else that looks useful or valuable, and take off. There has been a recent increase of Wellington residents who can attest to this. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rolando Silva reported this week to the Wellington Village Council that the recent uptick in break-ins has resulted in the creation of a new regional PBSO task force called “Operation Vigilance.” The collaborative effort has resulted in both a reduction of vehicle burglaries and an increase in felony and misdemeanor arrests. While the spate of vehicle burglaries earlier this month was unusually large, this particular crime is one that has plagued Wellington, and other area communities, seasonally for many years. It is the ultimate crime of opportunity — see something valuable, grab it and go. Of course, there are a number of ways that area residents can reduce the odds of being a victim, hopefully not even needing assistance from the PBSO. The most obvious one is to always lock your vehicle. The vast majority of reported burglaries in Wellington are to unlocked vehicles. Further, according to numerous crime-fighting sources, up to 25 percent of vehicle thefts are a result of not locking the car — even if just popping into a local convenience store to grab a snack. Simply locking the doors will deter those who might just be waiting around for an easy target. You should also completely close windows and sunroofs, and not just because thieves

A Question Of Ethics

“I behave professionally and ethically,” stated by a known felon, Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Ryan Liang appeared in the Feb. 20, 2015 Town-Crier. Eighteen days later, the council election became tainted. Keith Harris won Seat 3 at the polls by 28 votes. However, with questionable absentee ballots, Ryan finished ahead by nine. Mr. Liang’s April 2016 interview with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reveals complicated factoids. FDLE confirmed that 146 ballots were ordered on an IP address registered to Ryan. Twelve were ordered without the voter’s knowledge and consent. One week before the election, Mr. Liang became aware of a resident receiving a non-requested absentee ballot. He made no report to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, who, in addi-

might reach in through the gap and open your locks. Open windows can disable the pressure sensor in some car alarms, leaving the vehicle more vulnerable to break-ins and potentially giving thieves more time before the alarm sounds. Speaking of which, if you don’t have an alarm system, get one. The noise alone may be enough to scare away an inexperienced thief and prevent a break-in. Factory-option alarm systems are generally best, but a carefully installed, properly calibrated after-market system can provide just as much safety. Thieves are also deterred by cars where there are no apparent items in plain view. Almost any worthless personal item visible from the outside — even an empty shopping bag — could be seen as valuable or a carrier of valuables. Don’t leave any potential bait out for thieves; stow electronics and accessories well out of sight (or, better yet, bring it with you). Attractive items include power plugs, iPod adapters and nav-system windshield suction-cup mounts. Even visible loose change can be enough for a potential break-in to take place. Finally, when parking, park in a busy, well-lit area, and avoid concealment from larger vehicles, fences or foliage. Except for the most brazen thieves, the greater the chances are that someone might see a crime in progress, the lower the chances are that the potential thief will attempt it. The more vigilant you are in locking your vehicle and keeping valuables out of sight, the more likely it is that you will not become another statistic.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR tion, violated the town’s contract, as the ordering of absentee ballots over the internet was specifically prohibited. The alleged reason for not reporting being that Mr. Liang was aware of and/or played a part in his mom’s, Philomena Liu’s, actions. Mr. Liang stated that his mom was overzealous in being a mom, and she was an eager mom who got too excited. These quotes alone negate any allegation that he didn’t know, and forms the basis of an ethics issue, as Mr. Liang did nothing to disclose the issue, and actively continued to conceal it. Further support of Mr. Liang’s alleged ethical violation as a councilman include: Mr. Liang stated that he knew 100 percent that his mother was doing absentee ballots. This statement is directly contradictory to his contrived “not talking to mom.” When asked of Mr. Liang did he question Philomena regarding

the media’s presence at his job and their home, he replied that Philomena informed him that she might have filed some absentee ballots. Mr. Liang had knowledge of the exact thing Philomena was accused of and did not report it. Mr. Liang acknowledged that his mother ordered ballots from their residence. This directly contradicts his statement regarding asking his mom about it. Mr. Liang stated his mother was accused of requesting 300 to 400 absentee ballots. When asked what was a more appropriate number, Mr. Liang replied 50. He knew the information. Not only to dispute, but to also quantify the proper amount requested by his mother. This information negates the entire premise that he did not speak to his mother about this. When asked of Mr. Liang if he was aware if anyone else on his campaign staff, in addition to his mother, would be responsible for requesting online absentee

ballots, he replied, “Not that I’m aware of. I don’t think so,” and to the best of his knowledge, it was just Philomena who ordered the absentee ballots. This re-affirms that Mr. Liang was not truthful when he stated he did not speak with his mother regarding this matter, as such knowledge could not be gleaned from any other source absent his own direct knowledge. The most damning statement by Mr. Liang is “that as a result of the attention regarding the election that Philomena felt really bad because it tainted the election and did not bring good attention to the town or herself.” From an ethics standpoint, this acknowledges that the election was tainted. Mr. Liang has never brought up information for the town council, or the electorate, and has certainly not spearheaded anything which could be regarded as upholding his oath as a councilman. All of the elements have been

met: a law violation, time of violation, the substance of the violations, numerous statements against interest, forming the basis of Mr. Liang’s knowledge, and acknowledgement of Mr. Liang himself as to the performance of the improper task being performed by his own mother and for the reasons stated. Mr. Liang’s statements and

actions are sufficient to provide an additional basis for charges to be brought against him for his role in the procurement and/or Mr. Liang’s failure to report the issues once he became aware in degradation of his duties as an elected official. Keith Harris Loxahatchee Groves

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Breweries

Outreach To Brewery Businesses

continued from page 1 standards and that all manufacturing components must be enclosed within the site. “There is a manufacturing component to this,” she said. “There could be impacts to residential areas such as vibrations, noise, smell, etc. It’s something

Seniors

RPB Needs Assessment

continued from page 1 and organizations use it at night, so a lot of good things can come out of this.” Gonot said one of the first things he wanted to do was get feedback from people in the community who understand the issues regarding seniors and services they need. “We are going to meet with a lot of people,” he said, explaining that the meeting with the Recreation Advisory Board was one of his first stops since agreeing to the contract last week. “We’re

we want to take into account.” Outdoor seating for brewpubs is permitted as long as it does not directly abut a residential area. “The goal is to keep the use interior as much as possible so it won’t impact residential areas,” Ashton said, adding that drivethroughs are also prohibited, and that parking requirements will be similar to restaurant requirements. “If you do not have that public component, you will be treated more like an office warehouse for parking regulations.” The establishments must also

maintain necessary licenses with the state and county. Councilman David Swift asked what authority the council would have if a brewery had entertainment. Ashton replied that those regulations are already in place for bars and lounges, where they must come to the council to request a special exception. Recorded music must remain inside and cannot be projected onto a patio area. “We’re trying to be respectful of surrounding uses,” she said.

Mayor Fred Pinto said the amendments are an opportunity for the village to help the community provide a service that is not available now. “We have a structured ordinance that will govern the process around it going forward,” Pinto said. Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara said that council members had discussed ways to rejuvenate aging shopping centers during strategic planning sessions, as well as innovative ways to encourage new businesses. “One of the things we’re doing

here is we’re putting notice out there to say this is some of that innovative, revitalizing kind of business that we in Royal Palm Beach will welcome here,” Hmara said. “That is a chance to say it without a business coming to us. If we come up with other ideas, regardless of where we get them from, by revitalizing and fitting into that notion to do something new with our old commercial areas, we want to take proactive action.” He recalled a conversation with Councilwoman Jan Rodusky

about creating opportunities for “maker space” that would encourage local artisans, crafters and artists to open up local shops. “Once she told me what that was, it kind of made sense to me, and I can see there’s a lot of issues in that area, and that may be an area we want to consider as a proactive kind of ordinance to kind of pull some of those creative kinds of businesses into our community,” he said. Hmara made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0.

just giving it to you tonight so you can get an idea what we’re going to do.” Gonot said the process will include a survey to reveal available services and gaps that may exist. “Does that mean Royal Palm Beach has to add that service? The answer is no,” he said. “Do we have to find a way that the citizens of Royal Palm Beach can avail themselves of services that already exist? That’s probably the best way to go, so we’ll look at those where it’s appropriate for Royal Palm Beach to do it and where it’s appropriate for someone else to do it.” Part of the needs assessment will be a focus group session at the Cultural Center, he said,

explaining that the last focus group had several hundred people attend. “We got more input than we could handle, and that’s good,” Gonot said. “I’m glad that your citizens are not shy. They need to tell us, because how are we going to know if they don’t?” A community survey will also be sent out to seniors. The most important component is figuring out how to best manage delivery of available services, he said. “We’re looking at what other people are doing and seeing if we can adapt it here locally,” Gonot said. “What we’re looking at is, ‘Hey, this is a great idea, but how do you implement it?’ How you

make it work is the most important part of it.” Gonot’s firm must have the final report ready for presentation to the council by June 30. “That’s one of the reasons we hit the ground running,” Gonot said, adding that he will coordinate on a regular basis with village staff and the Senior Citizen Ad Hoc Advisory Board. “That’s the reason they were established, and that’s why we’re going to be working with them.” Gonot asked board members to participate in a survey to list the services offered that they are aware of, or senior services they feel could or should be offered in the village. It also asks whether they con-

sider services they list adequate. “If you could work on that and give us some feedback, that would be a good start,” he said. Gonot said it doesn’t necessarily take a lot of money to maintain a senior services network, although some of his clients, such as the City of Miramar in Broward County, have doubled their senior services budget after a study. “They have a very large social service department,” he said, pointing out that Broward County also identifies geographic areas as senior services focal points. “The City of Miramar took over the southeast focal point for the county, so they took the program they already had and doubled it to

provide these services.” Gonot referred to the Cultural Center and the services provided there, and asked whether they meet the needs of seniors. “There’s something there, but does it meet that need?” he asked. “One of the issues we talked about is are there smaller rooms.” Another issue is health services, including mental health services, and how to provide them. “We’re dealing with a group that is certainly under pressure every day from a number of different issues, and we need to look at that. Am I talking about Royal Palm Beach starting a hospital? No, not in the least bit, but there are people out there that provide the services,” Gonot said.

NEWS BRIEFS Celebrity Bartending Event Feb. 2

The American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life will hold a Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) with silent auctions, raffles and great food. Bartenders will include Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Martin Pepa, Marlon Cox, Scott Lend, Melissa Ganzi, Char Ramos, Alex Hamer and Johnny Myers. A portion of the night’s proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County. Admission is $10 and includes

one drink. For more info., call Marisa Pence at (561) 999-4395 or mfpence@hotmail.com.

Wellington Dog Park To Close For Maintenance

The Wellington Dog Park at Greenbriar Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.), including the volleyball court area, will be closed beginning Monday, Jan. 30 through Thursday, Feb. 2 for routine annual pest control and maintenance. The park will resume normal operations beginning Thursday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m., weather permitting. For more information about Wellington parks, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/parks.

OBITUARY

Arthur Wicklman Of Wellington Dies At Age 95

Arthur Wicklman, 95, a longtime resident of Wellington, passed away peacefully at the Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton on Friday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. He was with family at the time of his departure. Wicklman is survived by his three children, Donald, David and Gregory, as well as granddaughter Rachael, grandson Brandt, sister Theresa and daughters-in-law Annette, Jennie and Lisa. Wicklman was preceded in death by Mollie, his wife of 60 years, daughter Diane, and his three brothers Leo, Rene and Louie. Wicklman was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was beloved by both new and old friends and

always left a great impression. He loved hanging with his “buddy” Brandt and racing his powerchair with him on his lap. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards, traveling around the world and dancing with all the ladies (especially Mollie). However, he loved nothing more than to be in the garage “tinkering” on a project. He could certainly never sit still. He was extremely proud of his history of airplanes and always talked about his days crewing for Formula 1 air racer Boo Ray, building many of his own planes like Jeanie’s Teenie, as well as supervising a brilliant team at Scott Air Force Base. He also bragged

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that all of his kids knew their way around a toolbox. Perhaps more than anything else, his friends will remember his sweet tooth and love for blueberry pie. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington). Burial will take place immediately following at 1:30 p.m. at the South Florida National Cemetery (6501 N. State Road 7, Lake Worth). The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Hospice of Palm Beach/Trustbridge, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, or the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, P.O. Box 578460, Chicago, IL 60657.

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The Shapiro Pertnoy Companies held its eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event on Monday, Jan. 16. This year’s project was centered on helping a family in Boynton Beach. The husband and wife, owners of the home, have 17 years of United States military service experience between them. Unfortunate circumstances, such as having a kitchen cabinetry company treat them dishonestly and leave their kitchen in disarray, have made things difficult for the family. Their kitchen was without a sink, so the family washed dishes in the bathtub. The family’s trailer home didn’t have flooring in the kitchen, since the flooring was meant to be installed when the cabinets were finished — two years ago. The family’s luck changed this year when the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund contacted Shapiro Pertnoy. The husband is a disabled U.S. Army veteran with 14 years of active service. He is currently in the U.S. Army Reserves awaiting a medical discharge and is unable to work due to chronic pain. The wife is a three-year active duty U.S. Army veteran with two years in the reserves. She also has a disability

rating, but is currently studying to become a nurse. The family has six children, ages four to 26, two of which are on the Autism spectrum. Last week, as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, more than 30 volunteer subcontractors joined Shapiro Pertnoy to install the cabinetry in the kitchen; re-floor the kitchen, laundry room and master bath; install new doors in the doorways; enhance landscaping and build a vegetable garden; clean the home; work on electrical and plumbing issues; and paint the home. All time and materials were donated. The family will not pay for these services. The family appreciated the support and assistance from the volunteers. The Shapiro Pertnoy Companies are a Palm Beach County-based general contractor and real estate developer in business for almost 40 years. Operated by cousins Ron Pertnoy and Steven Shapiro, with their sons, Josh Pertnoy and Kevin Shapiro, and an experienced staff of associates, the Shapiro Pertnoy Companies provide a name synonymous with construction of Wellington and Palm Beach luxury homes and exemplary commercial development.

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On Friday, Jan. 20, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation hosted its Gold Medal Club Reception at the Wanderers Club, where Gold Medal Club members who have made the USET Foundation a priority in their charitable giving for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years were recognized. In addition, the Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy was awarded to young talent Chloe Reid, the Whitney Stone Cup went to dressage Olympian Laura Graves and the R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award was given to Jacqueline B. Mars. PHOTOS BY TAYLOR RENNER/PHELPS MEDIA GROUP

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NEWS BRIEFS Crime Stoppers Motorcycle Ride Set For Jan. 29

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County will host its seventh annual Cruizin’ for Crime Stoppers Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, Jan. 29 to bring awareness to the organization and raise money for the rewards program. The event is expected to bring together 600 motorcycle riders. This “safe” ride will be fully escorted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and will take riders on a 100-mile journey through Palm Beach County. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Kickstands go up at approximately 10:30 a.m., and riders will travel to Lake Okeechobee in Pahokee, where they will rest and prepare for the remainder of the ride. The event will conclude at Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter. Thanks to the event’s sponsors, attendee registration includes many additions to the ride, such as breakfast and beverages provided by U.S. Bank. Lunch will be provided by

Cheney Brothers and J.J. Muggs, while listening to music from local rock band Southside Blues. This event is open to everyone in the community. For more information, or to purchase tickets to the Cruizin’ for Crime Stoppers Motorcycle Ride, visit www.cruizinforcrimestoppers.info/registration or call Heidi Schalk at (561) 385-1500. Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is a civilian volunteer nonprofit organization. Crime Stoppers has solved more than 7,385 cases, made more than 4,850 arrests and recovered more than $50,000 in narcotics in Palm Beach County.

Kids Yard Sale In RPB Feb. 4

Kids growing too fast? Did they receive too many presents this year? Come clean out your child’s room or get great bargains for your ever-growing child at the 10th annual Kids Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach. Items ranging from infants goods, clothing, jewelry,

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Girls Rugby Clinic Jan. 30

The Wizards Rugby Club will hold a girls high school clinic, no experience necessary, on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the football field behind Emerald Cove Middle School (9550 Stribling Way, Wellington). For more info., visit www.wizardsrugby.com.

Wellington Idol Call For Entries

Wellington is now taking registrations for its sixth annual Wellington Idol singing competition. Enter now for your chance to win the $500 grand prize, or one of three $250 prizes for the runners-up. Contestants must be individual singers at least eight years old as of March 1, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school and

cannot be professional performers. All previous grand prize winners from Wellington Idol or Wellington Talent Search are ineligible to compete. Contestants will be divided into three age groups: ages 8 to 12, ages 13 to 17 and ages 18 and up. To register, contestants must submit an application form (one per individual), proof of age (such as a birth certificate or photo ID), one head shot (4-inch by 6-inch minimum) and a short performer biography. These items must be submitted along with a non-refundable fee of $25 per individual, payable to the Village of Wellington. Contestants must also submit a YouTube link of their performance to Cultural Programs & Facilities Manager Joe Piconcelli at jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl. gov. Wellington will also accept non-returnable CDs or DVDs, of a maximum four minutes in length, in lieu of a YouTube entry. Be sure to label your disc with your name, age group, title of the piece and phone number. Registration packets can be submitted at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) during normal hours

of operation: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The deadline to register is Thursday, Feb. 16. For the official rules and an application form, visit the Lake Wellington Professional Centre or Village Park, or download them online at www.wellingtonfl. gov/idol. For more info., contact Piconcelli at (561) 791-4756 or jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov.

County Launches New Emergency Alert System

Palm Beach County has launched AlertPBC, the county’s new emergency alert and notification system. Through AlertPBC, residents and visitors of Palm Beach County can opt-in to receive emergency notifications via phone call, text message and/or e-mail. AlertPBC will be used to notify those who opt-in of imminent threats to health and safety. Those who register can choose which weather hazards they would like

to be alerted of. Only hazardous weather that is or will affect one of the addresses in their profile will be sent to them. “We are excited to add AlertPBC as another resource for our residents and visitors to assist them in becoming better prepared for disasters,” said Division of Emergency Management Director Bill Johnson. Registrants can also choose which communities they would like to receive public safety notifications from. Countywide public safety notifications will be received automatically. To register for AlertPBC, visit www.readypbc.com.

Valentine’s Party At RPB Cultural Center

A Happy Valentine’s Day Party will take place Friday, Feb. 10 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The party is free, with appetizers, beverages and snacks provided. Rick Nelson will provide entertainment. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

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Voter Registration Book Closing for the March 14, 2017, municipal election is 5:00 p.m., February 13, 2017. Voter registration forms are available in the Village Clerk’s office. If you think you may have been removed from the active voters list for any reason whatsoever, contact the Supervisor of Elections office at 561-656-6200 for confirmation of your voting status in Palm Beach County. Noticed by Diane DiSanto, MMC, Village Clerk

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Project Reviews Mean Busy Season For Equestrian Committee

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 17 to continue a workshop on condensing the village’s land development regulations, but also got an update on development applications that the committee will review in coming months. Committee Chair Jane Cleveland led off the meeting by saying that the committee will have several important items coming up soon. Cleveland said she had spent some time with Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell and Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum sorting out what and when items will be coming before the committee, including a recent application by Equestrian Sport Productions that is currently under staff review. “We have a healthy agenda the next round of meetings,” she said. “We all know there’s a proposal coming from Equestrian Sport Productions. It hasn’t come to us yet, so we have nothing to think about yet.”

That proposal calls for a series of comp plan and zoning text amendments to create an Equestrian Commercial Zoning District within the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District. Cleveland reminded members that there should be no discussion among them about the application until it is discussed at an open meeting. “I have to very, very strongly remind everybody about the Sunshine Law,” she said. “There is going to be a lot of conversation about this in coming weeks, and it is absolutely imperative that none of us talk to each other about it.” That is also the case for other projects, such as Winding Trails, slated to come to the committee. Cleveland said that the application could be before the committee in as soon as two weeks, adding that the committee might need to schedule additional meetings in February. “We’re trying to track all this zoning work, which is substantial, and then we’ve got this other proposal coming our way,” she said.

The committee’s regular meeting included a review of sections of land development regulations, which are being rewritten and condensed by staff. Flinchum led the discussion, explaining that staff had consolidated the equestrian overlays into one, with accompanying matrices for proposed allowable uses for committee members to suggest the level of review they deemed appropriate. “Some of them are new uses,” he said, explaining that the committee would be focusing on proposed activities in the Equestrian Preserve Area. Flinchum said the revisions are intended to make approvals faster and easier to obtain, with some activities that previously required council approval to be done at staff level. “We learned from this that we’ll try it,” he said. “If there’s no problem and everybody follows the rules and they met the conditions, next year it’s a slam dunk. If they did not follow the rules, then that particular use, that particular

property owner, is now required to go up to the next level of review for approval.” Flinchum said the level of approval depends on the location and type of activity proposed. “If it’s a big piece of property and your activity is in the middle, and it’s a 10-acre site and you’re not near anybody, it’s a lot different than a 1-acre site and you’ve got people next door who may be impacted,” he said. Cleveland asked how getting an equestrian permit would be easier. “You get your equestrian permit for a show, for example, and you’re having the same show every year, how do we assure that it’s going to be easier than it has in the past?” she asked. Flinchum said that under the reworked regulations, if the activity is a repeat and in the same location and footprint, the permit will be much easier to obtain. “Let’s say if you have a pad and your tent has always gone there for temporary stabling, to me that should be a one-time approval as long as you’re going back to

the same place year after year,” Flinchum said. “If you want to move that tent elsewhere, you should probably come in and update that permit.” Also, if an activity is intensified, it should be updated, but he added that probably 90 percent of the temporary stabling applications are for private property owners who have the same number of stalls every year. “That should be staff-level [approval] unless they change it,” Flinchum said. “For your commercial stabling, if you have like 100 stalls and you want multiple tents, that’s always going to be a public hearing unless they come in for a permanent approval.” Development Review Committee approvals are by staff members and public safety officials who meet to review applications of a more permanent nature, where water and sewer, hydrants and wash areas with drain fields would be used, he said. “They’re doing stormwater retention, they’re putting in buffering, so they’re doing that invest-

ment, so they’re done,” he said. “They’ve done all the permanent improvements.” Flinchum explained that DRC approvals are different than special permits that are temporary in nature. “When your [special permit] activity ceases, it looks like it did before,” he said. “Everything’s packed up.” Conditional uses, which require public hearings, must satisfy certain statutory requirements. “Legal notices are sent out and it’s posted on the property with the yellow signs you see sometimes,” Flinchum said. Conditional uses go through all the advisory boards and the Wellington Village Council for either one or two hearings. “Those are more intensive and typically a minimum of four months [for approval]; if they’re controversial, six months,” he said. In addition to upcoming development applications, the Equestrian Preserve Committee will spend the next several months reviewing the proposed rewrite of the land development regulations.

PET HAVEN RESCUE HOSTS CASINO NIGHT EVENT AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

Pet Haven Rescue held its third annual Casino Night on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Wellington National Golf & Equestrian Club. There was dinner, dancing, casino games, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. The money raised will provide medical care, neuter/ PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER spay services and food for rescued animals. For more information, visit www.pethavenrescue.org.

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WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL’S DANCE TEAM PRESENTS ANNUAL SHOWCASE

The Royal Dance Team performs “Sing it Back.”

The Wellington High School Royal Dance Team after the show.

Captain Lexi Lopez performs “Billie Jean.”

Emma Romano performs “By Heart.”

Gillian Breheney and Brooke Miller perform “Lost in Trying.”

Gaby Cristina performs “Baleen Morning.”

Kayla Anschuetz performs “Fever.”

Kelsey Washington performs “Elephants.”

Captain Katie Wallace performs “It’s All Coming Back to Me.”

Maddie Fallmann and Lexi Lopez perform “Got it.”

BIZ ALLIANCE HOSTS NETWORKING MIXER AT COBBLESTONE GRILL IN RPB

The Western Business Alliance held a monthly networking mixer on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Cobblestone Grill and Bar in Royal Palm Beach. Cobblestone Grill provided samples of menu items. There were raffle gifts and a 50/50 raffle. For more information about PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER the Western Business Alliance, visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

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CROWDS COME OUT TO WATCH THE VINCEREMOS BUCK OFF COMPETITION

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held the second of its three Buck Off qualifying rounds Thursday, Jan. 19 at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine. Teams of riders tried their hand at staying on the mechanical bull, with the “Real Bucking Deal” team of Brandon Ratchford, Donnie Mills, Andrey Ferreir and 10-year-old Trent Ferreir coming away with the win. The third round was held Thursday, Jan. 26, before the finale, which is set for Friday, Feb. 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach during the 30th annual PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER Vinceremos Benefit Auction. For more information, visit www.vinceremos.org.

Celebrity judges Gillian Johnston, Susie Dutta, Paxton Boyd, McLain Ward and Murray Kessler.

Costumed Shah Quereshi fights to stay aboard.

Thomas Schweizer rides the bull in pirate attire.

The winning “Real Bucking Deal” team of Andrey and Trent Ferreir, Donnie Mills and Brandon Ratchford.

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Donnie Mills, part of the winning team, during his ride.

Marshall & Sterling’s Jonny Lavine takes his turn on the bull.

The costumed Floridian Community Bank team of Will Piper, Mark Funk, Thomas Schweizer and Shah Quereshi placed third. The Northwestern Mutual team of Annie Klepper, Leah Tenney, Kendall Cox and Grace Brennan.

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Lance Weiss of the Marshall & Sterling team.

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The Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex team of Colin Syquia, Sam Walker, Sara Barrett and Katelyn Hess finished second.

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POLO & EQUESTRIAN

La Indiana Rides Away With The Joe Barry Memorial Cup At IPC

La Indiana claimed a 13-10 victory over Mt. Brilliant in the 2017 Joe Barry Memorial Cup final Sunday, Jan. 22 on Engel & Völkers field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. In what was projected to be an evenly matched final, La Indiana

came out gunning and dominated Mt. Brilliant throughout the first half. Mt. Brilliant opened the scoring with a penalty 2 goal converted by Jason Crowder, but after that, the team’s scoring chances were few and far between. La Indiana

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controlled opening play with a fast-paced style, passing forward to open players. The team proved itself the quintessential four-man team, with each player contributing one of the team’s first four goals. Patron Michael Bickford led off the scoring, followed by goals by Mike Azzaro, Jeff Hall and Gringo Colombres. This started a run of seven consecutive goals for La Indiana, which led 7-2 after two chukkers. Trailing by five, Mt. Brilliant needed a strong third chukker, but ran into an unstoppable machine. La Indiana scored four straight goals — yet again, one by each player. La Indiana’s synchronistic teamwork made it next to impossible for Mt. Brilliant to stop every player on the attack. This resulted in La Indiana taking an 11-2 lead into halftime behind 10-of-14 shooting from the field. Mt. Brilliant managed to shoot at goal just three times in the entire first half. La Indiana played a strong team defense going into the second half, with Colombres applying constant

pressure on Santiago Chavanne, the leading field goal scorer in the tournament. La Indiana did not allow Chavanne to score even once on the day. La Indiana maintained its lead through the fourth and fifth chukkers, taking a 13-6 advantage going into the final chukker. Mt. Brilliant made a late push, with tournament high-scorer Jason Crowder scoring four of his game-leading eight goals in the final chukker. That brought his team within three goals of La Indiana for the first time since the start of the second chukker, but the deficit was too large to overcome. Mt. Brilliant ran out of time, and La Indiana held on for a 13-10 victory and the 2017 Joe Barry Memorial Cup trophy. Mike Azzaro was named MVP, scoring five goals and converting his only penalty shot attempt, while Gringo Colombres’ gelding Africano won Best Playing Pony. Earlier in the day, Coca-Cola took a tight 11-10 victory over an all-pro Horseware/Tackeria team in the Bobby Barry Memorial subsidiary. Tommy Collingwood

Joe Wayne Barry presents the Joe Barry Memorial Cup to the La Indiana team of Mike Azzaro, Jeff Hall, Gringo Colombres and Michael Bickford.

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was named MVP, and Best Playing Pony honors went to Superstar, played by Julian de Lusarreta. The next tournament in the 20goal season, the Ylvisaker Cup, will be featured this weekend at IPC. All games in the Ylvisaker Cup will be live streamed on the

USPA Polo Network at www. uspolo.org. The 2017 polo season runs from Jan. 1 through April 23 with a wide array of social options available each Sunday afternoon. For more info., visit www.internationalpolo club.com.

Gonzalez Tops Field At $86,000 Marshall & Sterling Grand Prix

Olympian Enrique Gonzalez of Mexico was the winner in last Saturday night’s $86,000 Marshall & Sterling Insurance Grand Prix CSI 2* riding Chacna at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. U.S. Olympians Margie Engle and Laura Kraut rounded out the top three, with Engle aboard Indigo in second, and Kraut riding Nouvelle third.

The event was held during the popular Saturday Night Lights festivities. Ana Catalina Harris Cruz set the course for 44 horse and rider combinations last Saturday night at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The track yielded eight horses for the jump-off, which featured Olympians and veteran show jumpers, alongside some top up-and-comers.

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Andrew Ramsay and the Doodle Group’s Cocq a Doodle set things off over the short course, finishing with four faults in 40.55 seconds to eventually place seventh. Mavis Spencer jumped her first Saturday Night Lights grand prix riding Mike Collins’ Cornetiero, and dropped two rails in 46.43 seconds to place eighth. Gonzalez was next to go, completing the first double clear round in 40.36 seconds for the win aboard Chacna. Kara Chad and Torrey Pines Stable’s Gin Tonic vd Haagakkers cleared the track in 44.13 seconds to place fourth. Laura Kraut and the Evita Group’s Nouvelle followed with the thirdplace time of 41.35 seconds. Beezie Madden had the time in 40.12 seconds on Abigail Wexner’s Breitling LS, but dropped the front rail of the final oxer to end sixth. Engle went next, racing through the timers in 41.02 seconds riding Griese, Garber, Hidden Creek and Gladewinds’ Indigo to land the second-place prize. Last to go, Daniel Coyle knocked one rail with Ariel and Susan Grange’s Cita, but clocked the fastest round of the night in 39.49 seconds to secure fifth-place honors.

“The last year has been really good. She learned a lot, and she improved a lot,” Gonzalez said of the 10-year-old Hanoverian mare Chacna. “Now I think she is ready to really compete at this level. She has never shown here, and she has never shown in a night class in an open place like this. I really wanted her to go tonight to be ready for the coming weeks.” Gonzalez last competed at WEF in 2011, and this was his first grand prix win at PBIEC. “We are here for the whole season, so it is definitely a very nice way to start, and hopefully we can keep it up for the rest of the season,” he said. Following the WEF circuit, Chacna may have a trip to the FEI World Cup Finals in her future, as Gonzalez is currently leading the West Coast standings and is qualified to compete in April. For Engle, Saturday night was a great result with longtime partner Indigo, a 17-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. “He doesn’t know he’s any older,” Engle said. “He acts younger than most of my young horses. He gave it a shot (in the jump-off), and I went as fast as I could at the beginning. I may have gone a

little wide to the last fence, but he is always ready to go. He is very enthusiastic, and he always wants to go forward. He is still young at heart.” Indigo jumped the first two weeks at WEF and will now have a few weeks off. “He doesn’t owe me anything,” Engle said. “He probably won’t show a lot the rest of the season. It gets bigger and bigger as it goes on, and now that he’s older, I pick my spots with him.” Kraut was going for the win last Saturday night, but was happy with her finish aboard Nouvelle to start the circuit. This was the first week jumping since the beginning of November for the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare. “I knew Enrique was fast. I went as fast as I could. I just messed up that last turn; I started to turn too early,” Kraut said. “She made a heroic effort over that jump to not knock it down, because I did everything in my power to knock it down. I think I probably lost it there.” Madden received the award for Leading Lady Rider for week two, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman Real Estate in memory of Dale Lawler.

Also competing in the International Arena last Saturday, the Hollow Creek Farm Under 25 Grand Prix Series got underway with its first of 10 events offering a total of $215,000 in prize money for the WEF circuit. The $10,000 Hollow Creek Farm Under 25 Welcome was held as a one round speed class, with 62 entries and 22 clear rounds. The win went to Lillie Keenan riding Chansonette Farm LLC’s Be Gentle through the timers in 60.84 seconds. Richard Neal and Ida Gold placed second in 62.00 seconds, and Emanuel Andrade finished third with a time of 62.15 seconds aboard Cortina 186. In the morning, Emily Moffitt and Poden Farms’ Don Vito won the $15,000 Engel & Völkers SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. Anna Beth Athey and Samoa topped the $10,000 Sleepy P Ranch SJHOF High Junior Jumper Classic for week two. The 12-week WEF circuit runs through April 2, featuring competition for hunters, jumpers and equitation, with more than $9 million in prize money up for grabs. For more information, visit www. pbiec.com.

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KAILA JURADO AND JOHN BERGER TO WED

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ROYAL PALM BEACH GIRL SCOUTS ENJOY ANNUAL SAFETY TRAINING WITH PBSO AND PBCFR Members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9 and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 28 recently spent the day teaching local Girl Scouts crime prevention and fire safety tips. This is done annually before cookie sales begin. The scouts were able to meet Piper, a member of PBSO K-9 Unit, sit in a patrol vehicle and on the PBSO ATV while sirens were on, as well as spray water with a fire hose and see a Jaws of Life demonstration.

Ed and Johanna Jurado of Wellington are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Kaila Jurado, to John Berger. John is the son of Walter and Susan Berger of Dallas, Texas. John proposed to Kaila on Dec. 3 during a trip to New York City. A November wedding is being planned in Miami, and the couple will reside in Dallas.

SEVENTH ANNUAL JUMP FOR HOMESAFE EVENT HELD IN WELLINGTON

HomeSafe recently hosted its seventh annual Jump for HomeSafe event at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. Pictured above are HomeSafe Board Member Cherie Copenhaver, co-chairs Emma Heise, Lillie Keenan and Samantha Wight, and HomeSafe CEO Matt Ladika. More than $18,000 was raised for HomeSafe programs that help victims of child abuse and domestic violence.

Equestrian Joins Special Group Honoring Senior Riders And Horses

Katharine Kouba of Wellington will be inducted into special group of senior dressage riders and horses on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the White Fences Equestrian Center in Loxahatchee. The ages of Katharine and her horse, Ojala, qualify them to become members of the Dressage Foundation’s Century Club. The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Katharine is 73 years old, and Ojala is 29. In addition to having ages totaling 100 or more, horse and rider perform a dressage test of any level at a dressage show and are scored by a dressage judge. The Dressage Foundation provides a Century Club ribbon and wall plaque to each horse and rider team. Meanwhile, local dressage clubs, family and friends help to make the ride into a celebratory event. The Century Club was formed by the Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the suggestion of noted dressage judge and instructor Dr. Max Gahwyler. The intent was to encourage older dressage riders to remain active in the sport. Since that time, the Century Club

has grown into a meaningful and popular endeavor. The group has more than 275 members to date. Dressage is a word drawn from the French verb for “to train.” Dressage is both a method of training horses and a competitive sport, and is designed to develop correct movement in the horse. The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club is sponsored by Platinum Performance. Horse health is the mission at Platinum Performance. Since 1996, Platinum Performance has been committed to providing high quality equine nutritional supplements that are developed, tested and made with care to ensure results. Visit www.platinumperformance.com/equine for more information. For more information about the Dressage Foundation or the Century Club, call Executive Director Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585. The Dressage Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants

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Greenway South’s Social Club held its annual Winterfest celebration on Friday, Jan. 13. Present and past residents of Greenway Village gathered for an evening of fun and laughter. There’s no such thing as too many festivities, and although the official holiday season has passed, Winterfest is held to welcome back snowbirds and new faces at Greenway Village in Royal Palm Beach. The room was packed, the food was delicious and everyone danced to music by DJ Frank Mazur. Shown here are (L-R) Dottie Emig, Mary Hazel, Alicia Mackenzie, Catherine Amico, Sandy Richards and Barbara Swan.

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SRHS ESOL Students Visit The Everglades WES STUDENTS TRY TO

Seminole Ridge High School ESOL students, accompanied by environmental science teacher Kevin Lasagna and ESOL facilitators Cary Lorenz and Mayra Henry, visited the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, Jan. 11 to learn about the dynamics of the Everglades. The students learned

more about ecosystems, the symbiotic relationships among the life forms of the Everglades, and the importance of protecting that amazing and unique system. IT Academy Joins Cybersecurity Conference — The SRHS information technology academy held a hands-on cybersecurity hands workshop Jan. 10 and Jan.

11 in the school’s media center conference room and traveled to Miami on Jan. 12 to present at the “S4X17” annual cybersecurity conference. Matthew Luallen from cybati. org, a strategic and practical security education and consulting company, worked with the students to make them aware of the cybersecurity challenges present in the everyday world and how to respond and find solutions to attacks.

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Hawks Reach Out to Military Alumna — Under the sponsorship of world languages teacher Charmaine Carey-Lewis, members of the French National Honor Society chapter, along with students in French classes, sent a care package including clothing and personal care items to Class of 2014 alumna Shelby Pollard and her platoon serving in Korea. “You guys did us a big favor,” said Pollard in a video sent to the students. “All of us here are really, really grateful.”

The waters were busy recently in Emily Oswald’s first-grade class at Wellington Elementary School. The students learned about buoyancy. First, the students created a boat made out of clay that they thought would be buoyant. Shown above, they then tested their boats in water to see if they floated. Clay is an art medium that lends itself well to creative problem solving. Students worked and considered whether their design would float. Oswald encourages hands-on learning, and after this experiment, students could draw conclusions about buoyancy firsthand. This is Oswald’s 14th year teaching at WES, and her enthusiasm, professionalism, knowledge and love of the children is evident every day.

(Above and below) SRHS ESOL students tour the Everglades.

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Matthew Luallen and information technology academy teacher Rebecca Vadakara with SRHS students who took part in the cybersecurity conference.

RPBHS STUDENTS ANNOUNCED AS POSTER CONTEST FINALISTS

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS CREATES MARDI GRAS MASK FOR THE FAIR

Royal Palm Beach High School recently announced that it has two finalists in the seventh annual Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest. The contest encourages Palm Beach County students to create bus posters promoting an alcohol-free lifestyle for students in an engaging accessible format for other students. Dustin Mohr (digital), shown above, and Hally Stoop (freestyle) are both finalists. The posters are on display at the South Florida Fair until Jan. 29.

Palm Beach County schools were able to design and decorate items that are hanging in the Main Expo Building at the South Florida Fair to help celebrate this year’s fair theme, New Orleans. A Mardi Gras mask was created by fifth-grade Equestrian Trails Elementary School students Christopher Polin, Brianna Murphy, Kaylee Quinter and Emily Gross (shown above), with the assistance of Jennifer Jenkins. Not pictured, but also helping, was Carley Schenkman. These talented students were chosen because of their interest in art, and they worked extremely hard in recent months using paint, glitter, beads and fabric to create this beautiful mask to celebrate the fair’s Mardi Gras theme.

Panther Run Elementary School held a Walk and Bike to School Day in December. The event was sponsored by the school’s Earth Club, which is led by third-grade teacher Susie Bryant. Many students participated, and the event was a success.

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I Think My New Pink Hat Means Mom Has Joined The Revolution Look at the hat my mother knitted me! And not only did she knit one for me, she also knitted one for my sister and my daughter. She’s in the process of adapting the instructions so she can knit one for my granddaughter. She’s 88 years old, and she’s got “revolution feeva!” “I had to go to Walmart when I ran out of pink,” she confessed. “I felt a little funny in line, surrounded by all those shopping carts piled high with stuff, and me with just a little ball of yarn.” She felt funny, but she did it! And it turns out, she should’ve bought more. Turns out she had to go back. Turns out one ball of yarn wasn’t enough. Because mom is churning out hats faster than the Burlington Coat Factory! She downloaded the online instructions last Thursday, and we all had these internet sensation hats by Saturday, even though we live in three different states. My sister and daughter wore theirs to the Women’s

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The Sonic BOOMER March in Los Angeles. I wore mine to the potato chip aisle at Publix. Their statement was, “Let our voices be heard!” My statement was, “I’m hungry for potato chips!” I wonder if dad knows what mom is doing as they sit together in the family room night after night, separated only by a side table, a lamp and the remote. As he dozes during the news, does he realize what Madame Defarge is up to over there? Remember Madame Defarge? She was Charles Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities villain, the one who watched people be

hanged during the French Revolution as she vengefully knitted the encoded names of her enemies — those she was suggesting as potential hanging candidates — into a stunning lap robe. While dad dreams of “Making America Great Again,” mom dreams of pink hats for everyone. The big difference is that his snore is the sound of contentment. The click-click-click of her needles is the sound of restlessness... and action! Who knows what power slogans she’s encoding in those adorable cat-ears? Perhaps I need to take a closer look at my hat. You know, mom has always been an excellent role model. And it hasn’t been easy. The minute my dad proposed, she knew she was heading into dangerous territory. A “mixed marriage” back in 1950 was nothing to sneeze at. My parents were — and are — of different heritages, different religions and different political parties.

Yet we “kids” grew up in an atmosphere of peace and tolerance. They showed us it can be done. That being said, the peace and tolerance — at least on mom’s side of the table — seem to have run out. Dad had to empty the dishwasher all by himself last week. He has had to make his own lunch ever since the election. And I’d bet my last nickel that it was dad — naïve, unsuspecting Dad — who innocently brought the envelopes containing the pink hats to the post office with strict instructions and just enough money to send them overnight mail. Has mom snapped? Or has she come to her senses? If she starts on a cat-ear hat for the dog, it could spell trouble. But, if not, she’s merely energized and purposeful, like she says. She has been this terrific role model all my life, so I’m watching her carefully. But so is Rover.

Deborah Welky in the pink hat her mother knitted.

Shyamalan’s New Movie ‘Split’ Goes A Step Beyond Horror Films M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie Split is a tour de force, but only if you like twisty, snarky horror films. Nothing is exactly as it seems, and the audience squirms as he turns what seemingly is an old-fashioned slasher movie with a mentally ill villain into a character study that is, in itself, often not what it appears to be. An incredible performance from headliner James McAvoy is at the center of all of this — and he is scary indeed. Multiple personality disorders have proven a very successful sub-genre of the horror business, going back to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It is now called dissociative identity disorder… but a rose by any other name, etc. We get a non-fantasy villain

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler who has no control but is not necessarily just a villain. Simple villainy works only up to a certain point, because the audience quickly turns away from that kind of person. However, “mock psychology” provides a way to create interesting people who

do horrid things. That is, to some degree, what we have in this film. Three young women, Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy), Claire (Haley Lu Richardson) and Marcia (Jessica Sula) are kidnapped by Kevin (McAvoy) after a party. He is able to do it by just getting into their car, putting on a surgical mask and spraying them with something that knocks them out. The girls find themselves in a locked basement, dirty and old but with a nice clean, well-lit bathroom (sort of a cliché for slasher films). Casey, who previously had been traumatized, was not a target but wound up with the other two. She is a far better survivor and the clear heroine of the story.

Kevin is one of 23 separate identities abiding in their captor. The captor, in a few of his personalities, visits Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), a very supportive psychologist, who blames the multiple personality issue on a childhood marked by abuse and is convinced that Kevin/ Dennis/Hedwig/Patricia and so forth is a new step forward in evolution. Of course, evolution seems to also create better predators, and the good doctor seems blissfully unaware of that possibility. Shyamalan brilliantly introduces us to the different personalities gradually. The girls wind up horrified as the captor at times seems to be a 9-year-old, at other

times a rather Victorian woman and a somewhat crazed young man — but all of the characters warn about the coming of “the Beast,” clear reference to the new developing personality and a hint of what might be ahead. Of course, rather than go to totally new paths, the movie goes to the cliché of having several young women with not much in the way of clothes, locked in a basement and facing great danger. Shyamalan moves through all this thanks to well-done performances by the whole cast. Taylor-Joy provides a very strong performance, something necessary as a balance wheel against what should See WECHSLER, page 17

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Presidents Project Inc., a nonprofit organization, will host a special one-day performance of the national touring company “Presidents and Their First La-

dies, Dramatically Speaking” on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (101 Civic Way, Royal Palm Beach).

The veteran acting/writing couple William and Sue Wills have 34 U.S. presidential couples in their repertoire. This program, “The Roosevelts of New York,”

will focus on Theodore and Edith Roosevelt and then Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Theodore and Franklin were fifth cousins, while Eleanor and Franklin were fifth cousins once removed. Edith, meanwhile, was a childhood friend of Theodore. Between 1901 to 1945, these amazing couples led the na-

tion for 20 years. Although of different political parties, both inspired the nation with hope and strength. William and Sue Wills will receive no compensation for this performance, and all net proceeds will be donated to the Independence Fund, which provides motorized all-terrain wheelchairs for severely

wounded veterans, and support for their caregivers. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by visiting www. presidentsproject.org. Donations can also be made at the web site. Checks for tickets or donations can also be sent to Presidents Project Inc., 1853 Linden Road, Winter Park, FL 32792.

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continued from page 1 person to get through a neighborhood quickly and burglarize dozens of vehicles simply by pulling on door handles to see if the car is locked. The following week, auto burglaries were down to 13. “This last week, we’re down to seven,” he added. Schofield noted that when auto thefts are reported, a significant number of them are of golf carts, which are included in the vehicle theft reports. “It would be very helpful if those folks who have golf carts could take the keys out of them,” he said. “They are very easy to take. Remove the temptation, if possible.” “That also applies to big cars,”

Silva said, suggesting that keys be kept in the home at night. Silva pointed out that some newer cars with retractable outside rearview mirrors are easy to detect as having the keys inside them when the mirrors are still out. Mayor Anne Gerwig asked about circumstances of stolen cars, and Silva said that many of them had keys in the vehicle. “This operation is designed to deal with that issue as well,” he said. “In fact, one of our vehicles stolen out of the Village of Royal Palm was located in Belle Glade. That’s when we started to develop the intelligence that was a nexus to the communities out west, out in Belle Glade. We recovered a car there. We recovered a cellphone that was in the car that belonged to one of the perpetrators. We got a search warrant… and it’s tying us in to other cases.” Gerwig said one of the issues is that golf carts and mini-bikes are

not equipped with locating devices that can be easily installed. “It’s not very expensive to do,” she said. “We really recommend that.” Vice Mayor John McGovern asked residents to do their part. “The number-one takeaway here is, ‘Lock your car,’” he said. “And the number-two is that the Operation Vigilance plan is in place from now into the foreseeable future, and you put this in place upon seeing this trend change.” Silva said the hours are late for the team. “This is tough,” he said. “A lot of the guys who work typically evening hours are working into the wee morning hours because, unfortunately, that’s when a lot of this stuff is happening, but so far so good. This plan seems to be working, but we still need to remind ourselves to get out there and lock the cars, and just be vigilant.”

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continued from page 1 exception process for those uses, the ordinance would impose specific requirements on them. “We are proposing to have a distance separation between facilities of 1,500 feet, and also that no facility may be located within 1,500 feet of an elementary school, secondary school, child daycare facility, county or municipal park, licensed drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility, both inpatient and outpatient, or places of worship,” Ashton said. The ordinance also specifies that only medical marijuana would be

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continued from page 1 participate, what kind of horses are in each class,” Huybrechts said. “Wellington has a lot of good horses.” Later in the afternoon is the Grand Prix of Florida, which he said is similar to the Prize of the King in Belgium and the Prize

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continued from page 16 have been a typical teen slasher movie. She is intrepid and smart. The other two young actresses, Richardson and Sula, also are excellent. Buckley was very good, clearly empathic although at times clueless. Her certainty that her patient’s evolution is a good thing could have been used as a nasty joke, but she manages to come across as a decent person and a good psychologist, even though she is totally, horribly wrong about the results. However, McAvoy’s work is what lifts this movie far above the norm. He seems to become each of the personalities depicted

allowed in the facility. “They are not going to have alcohol sales, and they are not going to have sales of other controlled substances or over-the-counter medications,” she said. “Medical marijuana is going to be the only thing allowed in the facility.” Hours of operation for retail sales, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., come from the current state statute. Treatment centers would be able to operate 24 hours a day, including home delivery, also in the state statute. Consumption is allowed on-site for treatment centers but not at retail facilities. The activities must occur entirely within a closed building. “We do not want to create a nuisance situation, especially attracting uses to children or crimi-

nal activity,” Ashton said. “We are requiring that growing, manufacturing, processing and selling be entirely within the building. There will not be outdoor sales; there will not be showing of marijuana products.” During the special-exception approval process, the business must provide a security plan that meets the current requirements of state law. “The current state law is actually very specific in the types of security features that must be at these facilities,” she said, pointing out that they must be cash-only. “Currently, federal law prohibits possession, so these businesses cannot utilize the federal banking system. They have to be cash-only, which obviously presents a set of

challenges with preventing criminal activity. You have deliveries of the product, and cash, and it could be a target. So, we do want them to show compliance with that state law security system plan.” Vehicles transporting marijuana cannot be identifiable with the associated uses in order to create a safe situation while making deliveries. The facilities must also provide a contact person so that if an issue arises, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will know exactly who to call. Exterior signage would be limited. “We are not allowing them to post signage in the windows,” Ashton said. “The reason for this is a safety concern. We need to be able to have the PBSO maintain a clear line of sight into the facility

at all times and not have it littered with paper signage.” The ordinance would require a small window sign indicating that only people with state-issued ID cards may enter the premises and buy marijuana. Employees must be at least 21 years of age. All managers must pass a Level 2 background screening for felonies, as required by current state law. The facilities would also be prohibited from displaying products in the window. “We do not want to make these businesses targets for criminal activity,” Ashton said. “If you have these products in the window, it’s an easy smash-and-grab.” If a facility changes ownership, the new owner must go through the same special exception process,

she said, adding that all centers must comply with existing state laws. Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara pointed out that DUI intoxication by marijuana must be determined by a blood test, which he thought could be problematic. Mayor Fred Pinto commented that it is unusual for the village attorney to “strongly recommend” approval to move forward with an ordinance. Councilman David Swift said that he did not vote for the amendment and does not have faith in the legislature’s ability to control use. “I agree that we should regulate this,” Swift said. Hmara made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0.

of the Queen in the U.K. It is designed “to reward the most beautiful and talented horse,” he said. “It comes from the old days where the royals would get the most majestic horses. Every year, the breeders in Belgium and the U.K. show their horses to the king and queen to convince them that it should be one of their horses.” The winner and runner up will receive prizes. The benefits of grading a horse include that the grading serves as a certificate of quality that the horse is approved for breeding. It

compares horses to other horses of the same age, and for breeders, as well as those selling or buying horses, it provides an added value, as approved horses usually sell for higher prices. “We grade them because we want to be able to give these horses passports,” Huybrechts explained. “A passport is all about identification of the horse and giving the owner the ability to demonstrate that his horse is approved of a certain quality.” A veterinarian has to mark on the passport the characteristics of the horse. “The United States Equestrian Federation is requiring all the horses in the U.S. to be [micro]chipped,” he said. “These

passports can only be issued by registries like ourselves. The advantage of this is if somebody steals the horse, you can demonstrate ‘this is my horse’ because of the chip, because of the design here and because of the passport, for example.” If someone wants to purchase a horse, the passport allows a horse to be recognizable and not switched. Additionally, if a horse is mistreated, the chip identifies the owner of the horse. Participating in classes, the chip will allow owners to demonstrate both the age of the horse and prove ownership of the horse. Horses purchased in Europe come with passports, Huybrechts

explained. For other horses, the owner would have to go through various procedures for different registries. With Huybrechts and Taymans running a U.S. office, located in Wellington, it offers a convenience for area horse owners. Horse passports are becoming required, he said, though not every horse has one. “We’re here to help people get the passport, because it ascertains the identity of the horse. That’s good for the owner, good for the buyer, good for the industry and also very good for the horse because of the wellness and traceability. Vaccines and everything have to be put in here. Everything that’s given to the horse, the veteri-

narian has to put in here.” Buying a horse without a passport means the new owner may not have all of the details. With a passport, the details are provided, he said. “Why do we do all this? First of all, we’re here to support talent,” Huybrechts said. “I believe in talent and quality. We want to really support that. We want to do that by vetting the stallions… For us, it’s about service to the industry and helping talented riders and horses. This is the kickoff of a story that you will see growing over the years to come.” Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register, or for additional information, visit www. vizcayafarms.com.

saber-toothed tiger was running after you, Soderman said. “All of our illnesses start from stress,” she said. Adrenaline floods the body, and cortisol builds up from stress. “I’m asking you to have a better quality of life by doing nothing for 10 minutes a day,” Soderman said. She likened the accumulation of stress to dust collecting, where it is unnoticeable until something happens, or you go to clean. “You don’t want buildup,” she said, explaining that people brush their teeth, shower and worry about the roots of their hair, yet they forget about the internal. “I want you to wipe off the stress,” she said.

A desired intent is necessary before taking action, Soderman said, adding that the mental benefits of change can bring a better immune system. “If you see people at work getting sick, it’s not a germ, it’s stress,” she said, stressing the importance of stress relief. “You’re going to look younger.” Meditation, she said, is a technique to quiet the system and bring people to a state of calm. “Your breath is your anchor,” she said, directing the chamber members to focus on their breath and push other thoughts away when their minds wander. Soderman directed the audience to sit with their feet on the

floor, close their eyes and focus on their breathing, dismissing distracting thoughts. She suggested starting with 10 minutes a day for a week. To learn more about Soderman’s techniques and how she brings them to the workplace, visit www. shifthappens.today. Next up for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce is the second annual ColorFest 5K on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Village Park, with an anticipated 600 runners, and the 14th annual Flavors of Wellington on Friday, April 7 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. For more information, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

(about eight). There is no makeup, no special effects. But his personality, his quirks are different for each. It’s a bravura performance. After a while, the audience knows which personality they’re watching within seconds. The camera work by Michael Gioulakis also provides an extra measure of suspense. He jumps from one point of view to another, from the victims to their captor, building suspense. This is not the story of one person, but of several. That connection builds up the visceral tension. We actually see the varied points of view, and that builds the suspense. If you like this kind of movie, you will love Split. I am not a big fan, so I just found it an interesting but not thrilling film. But it certainly does fascinate, and there were many appreciative fans in the audience.

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continued from page 3 emotions as well as reactions. “We’re wired for the circus crowd. You can change. You just aren’t doing this yet,” she said. The thoughts and emotions lead to stress. When she asked chamber members what causes stress, they replied work, homework, children, family, money and more. Being in the moment reduces stress, she said. As humans, we don’t shake off stress, but absorb it instead. Human bodies under stress react the same way as if a

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SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

The 2017 South Florida Fair, with its New Orleans theme, continues through Sunday, Jan. 29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The sky ride offers an overview of the fair.

Brenda Kilgore gives Carol Coursey a certificate for her 15 years as chair of the Southern Bell building.

Alessandra Ciamillo won first place in mutton busting.

Dominick Ciamillo enjoys an ice cream treat.

Wellington Mayor Anne and Alan Gerwig in the parade.

Taylor Lamerson with Tootsie.

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Southern Bell workers gather for a reunion at the Southern Bell building in Yesteryear Village.

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning in the parade.

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR PRESENTS 18 AREA STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS

Eighteen local students received scholarships from South Florida Fair on Sunday, Jan. 22. The South Florida Fair awarded $35,000 in scholarships. Each scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $6,000 in four categories: general, arts and entertainment, agriculture and band. The fair’s scholarship committee selects the winners based on grades, need and a short essay. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Daniel Clein of WHS with his family, Ken, Jonathan and Deborah. He plans to study the veterinary sciences.

Gianna Arcuri with her parents Steve and Janet, and her uncle Bill. She plans to study plant sciences.

18 students received scholarships from the South Florida Fair.

TRAVELING FROM GEORGIA — Artist Len Jagoda — Len is an Elected Member of the American Artists Professional League and a Juried Member of the American Academy of Equine Art and has been accepted to many juried exhibitions, galleries and shows. He has had works accepted into four international exhibits, twice to the Animals in Art Exhibition at LSU (2010 & 2011) and the American Academy of Equine Art Exhibit at the International Museum of the Horse (2009, 2011 & 2016); the Grand National Exhibition in New York (2012 & 2016) and several other museum and invitational exhibitions. In 2016 the Georgia Horse Racing Coalition selected Len to portray Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. His art hangs in collections and homes all over the nation and as far away as Saudi Arabia, as well as some of the most prestigious horse farms in Kentucky and California. He has completed portraits of leading sires and Derby winners and champions including Big Brown, Zenyatta, Distorted Humor, Rachel Alexandra, Bluegrass Cat, Johannesburg and Hall of Fame Champion and Champion Sire Tiznow. He was the official artist for the 2011 Aiken Steeplechase, has had his art featured on the covers of the Chronicle of the Horse twice and on the cover of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (April 15th, 2011 issue). He was also featured in the 2010 Bullmastiff Annual.

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The 11th annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session was given at Global Dressage Festival Stadium in Wellington from Jan. 3 through Jan. 7. The clinic helps develop the next generation of top U.S. talent. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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SRHS Hosts Girls Weightlifting Regional Meet On Saturday, Jan. 21, Seminole Ridge High School hosted the regional girls weightlifting championship, and while many of the area’s weightlifters competed in the event, it was the Hawks that took home the regional title with 43 points. A total of 16 schools participated. Page 27

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Training Session Focuses On Nation’s Top Young Riders

The 11th annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session was given at Global Dressage Festival Stadium in Wellington from Jan. 3 through Jan. 7. Though he has taught the clinic in years past, Morris was unable to attend this year. An equestrian legend, Morris has represented the United States in many international competitions as both a rider and coach. In 1959, his team won the gold medal in the Pan American Games, and he won a team silver medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Morris rode on eight winning Nations Cup teams between 1958 and 1960. In 2008, he coached the team that won gold at the Olympics. Morris serves on the USEF National Jumper Committee and Planning Committee and is president of the U.S. Show Jumping Hall of Fame. This clinic helps develop the next generation of top U.S. talent. The 12 young riders were the winners of specific young rider and junior competitions, along with two riders from the 2016 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session, and five riders chosen from wild card applications. The talented young riders were Kelli Cruciotti, Caroline Dance, Cooper Dean, Coco Fath, Madison Goetzmann, Emma Marlowe, Gracie Marlowe, Brian Moggre, Maya Nayyar, T.J. O’Mara, Taylor St. Jacques and Peyton WarGet updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg ren. Matt Drohan and local rider Hannah Bentz acted as assistant stable managers. The mounted clinicians were Anne Kursinski, who taught flatwork on Thursday, Jan. 5, and Beezie Madden, who taught gymnastics the next day. Saturday, Jan. 7, featured instruction from Laura Kraut on Nations Cup competition. Unmounted clinicians included Colleen Reed: Fundamentals of Equine Care; Janus Marquis: Equine Anatomy and Physiology; Andy Thomas: Human Sports Science & Medicine; Tonya Johnston: Sports Psychology; Dr. Tim Ober: Veterinary Care; and Conrad Homfeld: Course Design. There was live stream coverage on the USEF Network, and the mounted sessions and demonstrations were open to public audit at no charge. Approximately 300 spectators watched the Friday sessions with Beezie Madden. It was a cool, gorgeous day. Casey Easley, the USEF’s show jumping director of high performance programs, thought everything went well. She is the person in charge of the behind-the-scenes organization. “We’re very proud that we can

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Training session participants spent time going over jumps of different sizes. help develop the future stars of our sport, the The participants were divided into two groups riders who will represent the U.S. in future of six, the first group riding at 9:30 a.m., the competitions,” she said. second at noon. They warmed up on the flat, “Teaching these clinics is fun,” Beezie said. then rode over widely spaced poles on the “This is a great group of kids. I like how the ground, practicing getting different strides and program teaches all aspects of horsemanship, halting at different points between the poles. not just riding. I think this experience opens They moved on to gymnastic exercises, their eyes to a whole new world, that it’s not which included jumping everything from a just about showing and winning ribbons.” series of three small jumps set along a curve to In the ring, Beezie rode a demonstration. See ROSENBERG, page 29

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FPL Plans New Distribution Center To Boost Readiness

Florida Power & Light Co. recently broke ground on its new state-of-the-art distribution control center in West Palm Beach, designed to ensure greater everyday reliability and more efficient communication, collaboration and response during emergency restoration events. The facility, which is rated to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, is an expansion of FPL’s command center and will consolidate the company’s two existing control center facilities in Miami and Sarasota. “Since Hurricane Andrew, 25 years ago this year, and the historic hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005, FPL has invested billions of dollars to make our system stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient,” said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. “Most recently, these investments provided benefits for our customers during hurricanes Hermine and Matthew, with fewer outages and faster restoration times. And we continue to improve our storm response capabilities, now with the construction of a hardened distribution control center that will position us to get the lights on faster for our customers.” FPL’s facilities hardening project is the largest in the company’s history and includes the building of a new FPL distribution control center and hardening 12 service

centers across the state to improve restoration time for customers. The hardened facilities will help offer everyday reliability and allow strategic pre-staging of more than 1,000 personnel to ensure FPL responds to its customers safely and quickly following storms. FPL’s newly constructed distribution control center will be a consolidation of the company’s existing Southeast and Northwest control centers located in Miami and Sarasota, respectively, using advanced technologies to provide the company with better collaboration during emergency restoration events. “We train year-round to handle extreme weather events and continuously look for ways to improve our storm response,” said Manny Miranda, senior vice president of power delivery for FPL. “The new distribution control center and hardened service center facilities will further strengthen our storm response capabilities, ensuring better collaboration during emergency events and allowing crews to quickly get to the hardest-hit neighborhoods to restore service.” FPL’s more than $2 billion in investments over the past decade, including strengthening its electrical system and leveraging smart grid technology, delivered benefits

FPL held a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 18 for its new hardened, state-of-the-art distribution control center in West Palm Beach, which will enable better response times after storms. for customers during Hermine and Matthew last fall. During Hurricane Hermine in September, FPL crews worked safely and quickly to restore service to 100 percent of its customers affected by the storm within 24 hours of Hermine’s passing, and customers experienced an average outage duration of less than three hours. By strengthening its electrical system and leveraging smart-grid technology during Hurricane Mat-

thew in October, FPL restored 99 percent of customers affected by the end of two full days of restoration following the hurricane’s exit from its service area. Smart-grid automated switches on FPL’s system prevented approximately 118,000 customer interruptions, and hardened distribution main power lines performed 30 percent better than non-hardened main power lines. Furthermore, no FPL transmission poles and hardened

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Realtors Commercial Alliance Installs 2017 Officers

At its 2017 annual installation, the Realtors Commercial Alliance of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, a division of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB), installed Scott Field of Realty Associates as president. Other officers installed for a one-year term are: Ken Duke of Illustrated Properties Commercial as president-elect, Robert Goldstein of Hospitality Consultants as secretary, Christina Morrison of Carmel Real Estate & Management as treasurer, and Douglas Rooks of Century 21 All Professional as Treasure Coast chairman. In addition, Arnold Broussard of the Realty Group of the Palm Beach-

es, Michael Golieb of American Property Exchange, Erik Johnson of Genesis Commercial Group, Gretchen Krise and Blair Lee of Lighthouse Realty Services and John Schmidt of Cornerstone Realty will serve as 2017 directors. The new board was sworn in by John Slivon, president of the RAPB. Field has been selling real estate in Florida since 2002 after a diverse career in management consulting and senior management positions. Field was named RCA’s “Realtor of the Year” for 2014 and is a 2015 National Commercial award winner. He has been affiliated with RCA since 2002. “I’m honored to be leading the

Realtors Commercial Alliance as 2017 president, with the distinct pleasure of serving with our distinguished board of directors, under the dynamic leadership of President John Slivon and CEO Dionna Hall,” he said. “RCA will be focused on expanding member opportunities for personal and professional growth.” Field promised that RCA will build on its community outreach programs and foster greater involvement between the RCA, RAPB and the greater South Florida community. “We are very excited about the opportunities for our organization’s growth under Scott Fields’ leadership in 2017,” said Belinda Krause,

executive director of RCA. RCA has more than 370 Realtor and affiliate members dedicated to serving the commercial real estate industry. The mission of the Realtors Commercial Alliance of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast is to support its members by identifying their needs; developing, promoting and providing programs and services to enhance the members’ ability to conduct their individual business successfully, with integrity and competency; and promoting the preservation of the right to own, transfer and use real property. Learn more about RCA by visiting www.rcapb.com or by calling (561) 727-2773.

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Wellington Chamber Honors Dr. Max Cohen Of MaxHealth Chiropractic

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The Medical and Wellness Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce has honored Dr. Max Cohen as its Medical and Wellness Professional of the Month. Cohen earned his doctoral degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2010, becoming a third-generation chiropractor. His drive for treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries began in 2001, while he was a licensed massage therapist.

Cohen regularly attends seminars to keep up to date on the latest information and technology pertaining to chiropractic and the healthcare profession. His techniques bring a unique and highly skilled approach toward empowering his patients to live life without limitations. Cohen’s model of care is centered beyond passive care alone. This results in better movement, improved function and faster pain relief. He creates an individual de-

sign for recovery and performance enhancement. Along with chiropractic, Cohen has a passion for coaching families toward better health with holistic lifestyle choices. He also enjoys giving back to the local community and charities. As a practitioner and educator, he volunteers his time by giving health talks at local churches/temples, nutrition stores, medical offices, universities and local chambers.

As a Wellington native, Cohen and his wife, Jenn, enjoy living in their hometown close to family and friends. The Cohen family, which includes children Nolan and Blake, can be seen at local community and sporting events drinking green smoothies and living healthy. MaxHealth Chiropractic is located at 12160 South Shore Blvd., Suite 103, in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 249-0373 or visit www.maxhealthchiropractic.com.

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Wellington Soccer Girls Top Broncos For District Title

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School girls soccer team claimed the District 11-5A championship with a 2-0 win on Friday, Jan. 20, over rival Palm Beach Central High School. The tournament was hosted by Royal Palm Beach High School. The Wolverines and the Broncos played to a 1-1 tie earlier in the season and had suspected they would see one another again in postseason play. “They’re a quality team. They’re

goalkeeper is amazing, and she kept them in the game,” Wellington coach Mike Kozlowski said. “It took a while, but once we broke through, the momentum finally came to our side.” The first half concluded with the teams deadlocked at zero, but the Wolverines seemed to press most of the action and had more scoring opportunities. Credit has to go to a solid Bronco defense, and a stingy goalkeeper in Shianne Duplantis coming up with some big saves. Palm Beach Central had a few

opportunities near the end of the first half but were unable to get by Wellington goalkeeper Alexa Kovi, who notched her 17th clean-sheet of the season. The first 10 minutes of the second half began with the Wolverines (201-1) pressuring the Bronco defense often, but again, Palm Beach Central’s defense denied a Wellington ball finding the back of the net. In the 50th minute, the Wolverines finally broke through when Haley Jenkins fired a shot from the near side about See SOCCER, page 29 The 2017 District Champion Wellington Wolverines.

Wellington forward Megan Cebollero attempts to settle the ball as Palm Beach Central’s Maxine Furtado moves in.

Wellington goalkeeper Alexa Kovi scoops up a Palm Beach Central shot on goal.

Wolverine Grace Langsam defends against Bronco Carlina Peralta. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Sem Ridge Hosts Girls Weightlifting Regional Meet

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Jan. 21, Seminole Ridge High School hosted the regional girls weightlifting championship, and while many of the area’s weightlifters competed in the event, it was the Hawks that took home the regional title with 43 points. A total of 16 schools participated.

Lake Worth High School took the runner-up spot with 36 points. Wellington High School came in fourth. Palm Beach Central High School placed eighth. Other high schools attending were Royal Palm Beach, John I. Leonard, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Atlantic, West Boca, Forest Hill, Santaluces, William T. Dwyer, Palm Beach Lakes, Palm Beach

Seminole Ridge 199-pound class regional champ Maria Anselmo clean and jerks 135 pounds.

Gardens and Olympic Heights. The Hawks also recently won the district title as well. Seminole Ridge head coach Cayla Amatulli has molded the program into a local and state power in girls weightlifting. Head football and boys weightlifting coach James Parson also assisted in coordinating the event. The event contains two lifts in competition, the

Wellington’s defending state champion LeeAnn Hewitt attempts to clean and jerk 245 pounds.

bench press and the clean and jerk. Lifters are divided by weight class, and successful lift weight is totaled out for a final score. For Seminole Ridge, first place regional champions were 183-pound class Anabel Fernandez with a weight total of 350 pounds, and 199-pound class Maria Anselmo with a total weight of 315 pounds.

Koi Jones placed fourth in the 199-pound class with 235 pounds total. Fernandez finished at the state tournament sixth overall and looks to contend for the title this year. Anselmo finished 16th overall at the state tournament but also looks to contend for a state title this season. In the 101-pound class for the See WEIGHTLIFTING, page 29

The 2017 Regional Champion Seminole Ridge High School Hawks. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Royal Palm Bassmasters End Year With Tournament On Lake O

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its end-of-the-year classic fishing tournament Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp. First place was won by the team of Patrick Gonzalez and Chris Little

with a two-day, 10 fish limit weighing 25 pounds, 14 ounces. Second place was awarded to the team of Randy King and Mike Reitano with 10 fish weighing 23 pounds, 1 ounces. Third place was awarded to the

team of Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin with 10 fish weighing 22 pounds, 1 ounce. The big fish on day one of the tournament was 8 pounds, 3 ounces, caught by the team of Patrick Gonzalez and Chris Little. The big fish

on day two was weighed in by the team of Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin, weighing 3 pounds, 7 ounces. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club

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WILDCATS DANCERS PERFORM AT THE FAIR

Wellington Tennis Center To Host International Tourney

The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcat Dancers Dance Team, under the direction of Michele Blecher, performed on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the South Florida Fair. The dancers debuted their newly choreographed competition routines for the fairgoers.

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men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles matches between the two clubs, with play occurring between 1 and 5 p.m. each day. Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information on this event, visit www.usictennis.org or call the Wellington Tennis Center at (561) 791-4775.

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continued from page 27 22 yards out that took a hard bounce over Duplantis and into the net. The score gave Wellington a 1-0 lead. Less than two minutes later, the Wolverines struck again; this time it was from a cross by Grace Langsam. Abigail Bryan connected with Langsam’s cross, driving the ball into the back of the net to extend Wellington’s lead to 2-0. “Those two quick goals definitely got in their heads,” first-year Palm Beach Central coach Christina Mulhern said. “Wellington and Palm Beach Central is always a physical, physical game.” The Broncos (13-2-2) battled back after the second Wellington goal. “Our starting goalkeeper gave a motivational speech at the water break, and that’s when you saw

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SPORTS & RECREATION ish. In the 110-pound class, Rebecca Roy took third with 105 pounds lifted. Amy Garro came in third in the 119-pound class with 145 pounds lifted. Allison Taylor also came in third in the 129-pound class with 135 pounds lifted. For Wellington, LeeAnn Hewitt took first place in the unlimited class the transition,” Mulhern said. “It comes down to the girls standing on the field.” Wellington managed to spread the ball effectively for the remainder of the game. The Broncos moved up a defender and pressured late, and nearly put one in toward the end that Kovi denied. “We have to find the open spaces and serve it in,” Kozlowski said. “We knew their two center backs are really strong, so if we could get them to come out, we could whip it in behind them.” Wellington won the district title two years ago but lost it to Park Vista High School last season in a penalty kick shootout. Last week’s 2-0 victory marks the Wolverines’ second district title in three seasons. Wellington hosted Spanish River High School and Palm Beach Central traveled to Boca Raton for regional quarterfinal matches Thursday night, but results were not available by press time.

with a total of 480 pounds lifted. The senior is the defending unlimited state champion, and she looks to repeat as a two-time state title winner. The 169-pound class was well represented by the Wolverines. Lynn Gunnels earned first place with a total lift weight of 130 pounds, and Marley Cannon took fourth with a total weight of 125 pounds lifted. Palm Beach Central’s Lauren Mills took second place in the 119-pound class with a lifted weight total of 145 pounds. The first-place lifters will move on to compete at the state tournament Feb. 3 and 4 at Belleview High School near Ocala. Others can qualify as a wild card.

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continued from page 23 powering over a wide Liverpool water jump. And the rails kept going higher as Beezie watched, critiqued and offered suggestions. Not every try met with success. There were downed rails and an occasional refusal, but everyone took it in stride, learned and progressed. “Horses come in different sizes, and so do their strides,” Beezie explained. “You have to practice

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Palm Beach Central’s Lauren Mills puts up 135 pounds in the clean and jerk lift. She took second in the 119-pound class.

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galloping to a fence. Some take off long, some throw in an extra stride. And if you come in wrong, you’ll have a refusal. It’s not easy, but the best riders make it look easy.” Robert Ridland, USEF chef d’equipe, was pleased at how things went. “This clinic is special,” he said. “It’s our future. Having all this talent in one place is a unique opportunity for these young riders to become part of the cutting edge of our sport. They also get a realistic look at what it’s like behind the show scene, what we really do, and different aspects of the sport.” Ridland has noted changes in the

rising generation of equestrians. “This generation understands some of the requirements better than earlier riders,” he said. “The world has changed. They’re aware of fitness and nutrition concerns, flexibility. This clinic gives them a real-world, hands-on experience. It opens up their expectations and allows them to see what’s possible. It’s an unbelievable experience. I always look forward to coming here and watching this clinic. I’m very excited about this next generation of riders.” For more information, visit www. usefnetwork.com.

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Saturday, Jan. 28 • The Palm Beach Opera will present Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Call (561) 833-7888 or visit www.pbopera.org or www.kravis.org for more info. • The 2017 Gene Scott Trophy Tournament between the International Tennis Club of the United States and the Bahamas International Club will continue on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Wellington Tennis Center. For more info., call the Wellington Tennis Center at (561) 791-4775. • The 26th annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure will take place Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. Thousands of breast cancer supporters, survivors and their loved ones will come together for the event. For more info., call (561) 514-3020 or visit www.komensouthflorida.org. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in the Grassy Waters Preserve (8264 Northlake Blvd.) on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 8 to 11 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org to pre-register. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles on the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 859-1954 for more info. • The Wellington Art Society will host its 11th annual Art Fest on the Green at the Wellington Amphitheater from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. • The Wellington Art Society will host a reception for its latest exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. A total of 25 paintings by 17 artists are on display, with one section of the gallery space devoted to equine paintings. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will hold Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.mounts.org or call (561) 233-1757 for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will present “The Art of Macro Photography: Butterflies” on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. with nature photographer Alan Chin Lee. Visit www.mounts. org or call (561) 233-1757 for more info. • Barnes & Noble in Wellington will host a Lego Batman Movie Event on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. Kids will receive a poster and two trading cards, while supplies last. For more info., visit stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2100. • The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach will celebrate the Chinese New Year in honor of the museum’s world-class collection of Chinese art on Saturday, Jan. 28 from noon to 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Get amped with this pluggedin edition of the library’s music jam. Coffee will

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be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Mad Hatter Tea Party for ages 4 to 8 on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Join the Mad Hatter and his friends at this special event. Share some juice, munch on some biscuits, play dress up and make a “mad hat” craft while pretending to be in the world of Alice in Wonderland. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the $130,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, Jan. 28 starting at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com or call (561) 793-JUMP. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing by the Aquilla Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Sunday, Jan. 29 • Amber’s Animal Outreach will host a Puppy Bowl Adoption Event on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Furs & Feathers Resort (1016 Clearwater Place, West Palm Beach). There will be vendors, food sales, face painting, cheerleaders, a DJ, puppies up for adoption and performers while puppies rest between playing football. For more info., visit www.aaodog.org. • All In For Firefighters, a group of firefighters and community members dedicated to making a difference in Palm Beach County, will host its ninth annual Butch Smith Poker Classic on Sunday, Jan. 29 at noon at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. For more info., visit www.allinforfirefighters. com. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue the 2017 winter polo season with the Ylvisaker Cup on Sunday, Jan. 29. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, Jan. 30 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “We Love Books!” for ages 6 to 10 on Monday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m. Listen to great picture books and hear about chapter books you’ll want to read. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, Jan. 31 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Basics for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of one of the most beautiful and versatile mediums in art. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Super Shrinky Art for ages 8 and up on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Make a key chain, charm, bookmark or other treasure. Trace, color and create your own shrinkable plastic art featuring unique designs or some of your favorite cartoon and anime characters. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • Artrageous, an interactive art and music experience, will be presented at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. A team

of artists will paint at electric speed accompanied by vocals, choreography, live music and audience interaction. For more info., (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. Wednesday, Feb. 1 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 5. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 7989875 or Joan Shewmake at (561) 792-2317. • The Palm Beach State College Foundation will welcome rap star Armando Christian Perez, professionally known as “Pitbull,” on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for its 2017 STEAM Luncheon. Pitbull, a first generation Cuban-American, will discuss the importance of education, as well as how music, math and science are closely related. For more info., visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ foundation/steam or call (561) 868-3450. • The Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Stonegate at the Community Services Office on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anti-Valentine’s Day for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Who needs romance? Celebrate “Singles Awareness Day” with sweets, games and friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will continue its community sing-a-long series on Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Have fun learning and singing songs together. Easy-to-read song sheets are provided. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. • Dressage Under the Stars is returning to Wellington this year for one night only to raise money for cancer research on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club. Visit www.dressageunderthestars.com for more info. Thursday, Feb. 2 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Forum Luncheon featuring Palm Beach Post Publisher Tim Burke on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.). For more info., visit www.cpbchamber. com. • The Village of Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with live music by the White Acres Duo at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. A mix and mingle will be at 6 p.m.

with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Joan Manning, the first president of what was then called the Wellington Women’s Club. Call Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or e-mail mair.armand1@gmail.com for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Feb. 3 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Balé Folclórico da Bahia on Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • The public will come together on Friday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to share a communal meal of soup and bread at the Episcopal Church at Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach in an effort to fight hunger at Empty Bowls Palm Beach 2017 to benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. For more info., visit www.pbcfoodbank.org or call (561) 670-2518, ext. 313. • Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center supporters will gather at the International Polo Club Palm Beach for the 30th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction on the evening of Friday, Feb. 3. Guests will enjoy the Buck Off mechanical bull riding championships, a silent and live auction, as well as a celebration of the triumphs at Vinceremos. For more info., visit www.vinceremos.org. • The Village of Wellington will host a free screening of Finding Dory on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Saturday, Feb. 4 • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington. com for more info. • The annual Palm Beach County Dark Sky Festival will take place at the Okeeheelee Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. The festival is a fun, free, family event with the chance to learn about the night sky. For more info., visit www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/erm/darkskyfest. • The Village of Wellington will hold its “Sweet Dreams in Candy Land” Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Village Park. The dance is designed for daughters ages 5 to 14. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. • The Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, will take place Saturday, Feb. 4 during Saturday Night Lights at the Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. For more info., visit www.gcc.coth.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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BARBER/BEAUTY SALON — chair for rent $150 per week. Call 561-317-1579

EMPLOYMENT WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423. SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807. SEEKING POSITION: Highly extroverted outgoing women with exemplary customer service skills looking for P/T job: anything from receptionist to hostess to server to pet sitter. Call Lily 561-215-4724.

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FOR RENT IN WELLINGTON FOR RENT IN WELLINGTON BEAUTIFUL ROOM FOR RENT IN WELLINGTON — Female only. All utilities included. $700 monthly, Nice neighborhood, pool gym, nice amenities, please call. 954-8222572 for more information. FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM — Seeking Mature Professonal, includes all utilities, WI-FI and TV provided. NO children, NO Smoking, NO Pets. Call 561-632-0464 ROOM FOR RENT: Most Pleasant Large Fully Furnished room with equally large bathroom. All utilities included plus cable in monthly rental fee of $700. Wellington Area call 561-790-2326.

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