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Buck Off Challenge In Wellington Raises Money For Honor Flight

The fourth annual AmberWay Equine Buck Off Challenge was an overwhelming success, raising a record amount of money to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight. After a one-yearhiatus, the family-friendly mechanical bull-riding event was held Friday, March 18 at the Wellington Promenade behind the Wellington Community Center. Page 5

Temple Beth Torah Honors Todd And Debra Barron At Annual Gala

Wycliffe Residents Learn How Tennis Is Helping Kids In Israel

On Thursday, March 10, a group of athletic, young ambassadors from Israel — all talented tennis players — visited the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club for the “Playing for Peace & Beyond” tennis exhibition. During a 90-minute “show-and-tell” tennis presentation on Wycliffe’s stadium court, the group of Israeli visitors provided personal testimonies about the positive power, influence and impact of their experiences as children with the Israel Tennis & Education Centers (ITEC). Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS..........................21 - 24 PEOPLE................................. 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 27 BUSINESS............................. 29 COLUMNS............................. 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 32 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Brooke USA’s White Party Goes Green, presented by Lugano Diamonds, was held on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, at the Wellington National Golf Club. Attendees enjoyed great food and drinks, along with casino games, to benefit the Brooke USA Foundation, which helps working equines (horses, donkeys and mules) around the world. Shown above are Suhail and PJ Rizvi, Paige Bellissimo, Brooke USA Chair Katherine Kaneb, Matthew Bellissimo, Michelle Farmer and Marilyn Lakin. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Athletic Fields Face Weed Problems And Unauthorized Use

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District is in a battle with weeds and the unauthorized use of its athletic fields, Parks & Recreation Director Kenny Lawrence told the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, March 23. Lawrence was giving a presentation on athletic field maintenance and plans for the future. “The purpose of this presentation is to make you aware of the challenges the Parks & Recreation Department faces on a day-today basis and discuss some possible solutions,” Lawrence said. “Throughout the years, the department has faced many challenges with weeds.” Many of the areas were previously treated with spot spraying, fertilization and aeration, and cut-

ting the fields back twice a week, he said. “As of today, we have completed 100 percent weed eradication,” Lawrence said. “There is some missing grass due to weeds being eradicated in areas.” The department also addressed about 60 irrigation issues at Acreage Community Park and completed aeration on the north and south end, overseeded and fertilized both areas, as well as treating for ants. However, the southern end of the park still faces an issue with turf maintenance and the spread of weeds. Lawrence explained that some are spread by lawnmowers. “Some are from natural causes, and this is one of the big things that started everything over at the park, was the spread of weeds basically coming from the outside

areas into the fields themself,” he said. “Other factors could be wind, wildlife and people.” He showed the board pictures of the park’s sports fields, showing how weeds surrounding the sports fields are spreading into the fields themselves. “What happens when the guys are out there cutting, and they pick up the weeds, it spreads from the cuttings,” he said, suggesting a 6-foot mulch border separating the fields. He said another issue is unauthorized groups using the fields, such as a recent incident with an equestrian riding on the fields, practicing barrel racing. Another issue he discovered was that the planting of rye grass during the winter actually contributes to weed growth because See ITID FIELDS, page 4

Publix Could Replace Fresh Market At Wellington Green Square Near Mall

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A Publix grocery store could replace the Fresh Market store at Wellington Green Square in front of the Mall at Wellington Green, according to documents filed with the Village of Wellington’s Planning & Zoning Department. The petitioner, Shawnick Wellington LCC, has requested approval for a site plan amendment to replace the existing Fresh Market at 10600 W. Forest Hill Blvd. with an expanded grocery store. The timeframe for the change has not been specified. Wellington Director of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs Robert Basehart said the application would be reviewed at the administrative level since the remodeling would not require major exterior modifications. According to the justification statement filed by Miller Permit-

ting & Land Development, the proposed improvement is aligned with current zoning codes. The net additional square footage proposed for the current 20,400-square-foot building is 7,291 square feet. The front wall of the proposed grocery store is about 4.5 feet forward of the existing grocery store’s front wall. However, the proposed front wall is about six feet back from the face of the existing grocery store building vestibule. The net increase in building area in the front sidewalk is about 100 square feet. The updated building elevations are designed to enhance and blend with the remaining shopping center’s design and level of finishes. The parking area within the proposed grocery store parking field will be overlayed and restriped with double striping to have a minimum 10-foot width. The balance of the parking field

will be sealed and re-striped with double striping at parking spaces. The site is surrounded by multifamily residential to the north, a hotel to the south, a restaurant to the west and a bank to the east, according to the applicant’s justification statement. The proposal is considered consistent with the village’s comprehensive plan and public facility standards, and the amendments have no impact on environmental standards previously approved and is consistent with applicable neighborhood plans. The justification statement asserts that the proposed architectural drawings are consistent with neighborhood aesthetics and regulations set forth under the original development and complies with county health and fire standards, maintaining on-site circulation and clearances for fire-rescue around the building.

Royal Palm Beach License Plate Readers Go Into Operation Soon

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Cameras will soon be operational at major intersections in Royal Palm Beach, monitoring and recording every vehicle license number that enters and leaves the community. Village Manager Ray Liggins said that Village Engineer Chris Marsh has a contractor working on the license plate readers, which are already in use in several Palm Beach County municipalities, including Wellington, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. “It should be done soon,” Liggins said, adding that the project has been criticized as being expensive and an invasion of privacy. “You know what’s expensive?” he said. “The police department is expensive.” The camera project is expected

to cost about $400,000, compared to an overall cost of the village’s Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office contract at about $8 million per year and $145,000 per deputy. “These things catch criminals,” Liggins said. “This is how you catch criminals stealing cars. This is how you catch people breaking into homes. The number of people who used to come into the community from all over, north, south, east and west to rob us to break into our cars and steal, this solves that problem. You’re not going to be able to get into or out of the village without passing one of these cameras. These license plate cameras catch bad guys, they really do.” He said that whenever the PBSO has a report of a stolen car or a crime, one of the first resources See CAMERAS, page 4

JUSTWORLD GALA

The 19th annual JustWorld Gala, held Friday, March 11, returned to its traditional in-person setting at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington. With tremendous support from the equestrian community, new records were set for attendance, auction proceeds, and funding raised to support JustWorld’s life-changing projects for impoverished children in Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras and the United States. Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss returned as presenting sponsors, joined this year by Jennifer Oz LeRoy and her new Wellington restaurant, Maxwell’s Plum. Shown above are Event Co-Chair Maria Newman, Pedro Cebulka and Event Co-Chair Evelyn Treacy. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council Negotiating New Contract With Village Attorney

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, March 22, the Wellington Village Council appointed Councilman Michael Napoleone to serve as the point person negotiating the renewal of Village Attorney Laurie Cohen’s contract. Cohen’s current contract expires on April 28. While the council agreed that Cohen, who once served on the council herself, should remain as the village’s top legal advisor, some concerns were raised with the pace of litigation efforts.

Vice Mayor John McGovern said he was concerned that some village issues are not being litigated to conclusion the way the council has directed. “In 2016, there was a clear mandate, I believe, from the voters, and I believe it’s still here, that litigation with the Village of Wellington should begin and end, and not go on and on and on,” McGovern said. “I’m becoming concerned that some of these issues are not being pushed forward and not being litigated to conclusion in See ATTORNEY, page 4

ITID Public Road Meeting Set For Tuesday, April 5

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District will hold an informational meeting regarding roads, sidewalks and traffic calming, along with the upcoming R-3 Road Plan and a proposed bond issue of up to $22 million. The meeting will be held at the Acreage branch library on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. The library is located at 15801 Orange Blvd. The Palm Beach County Engineering Department will also be on-site to explain ongoing projects to the county’s roadway system in the local area, including Seminole

Pratt Whitney Road, 60th Street North, Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Orange Blvd., Coconut Blvd. and Northlake Blvd. ITID officials will discuss project proposals for the Transportation Alternative Program and Local Initiative Program that have been submitted to the Transportation Planning Agency for consideration of federal funds to improve eligible roadways with such features as traffic calming, sidewalks and enhanced safety features. The Federal Highway Administration has classified several ITID road sections as eligible for

federal funding, including 140th Avenue North from Orange Blvd. to Northlake Blvd., Hall Blvd. from Orange Blvd. to Northlake Blvd., and Temple Blvd. from Coconut Blvd. to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson said the district will have ITID Traffic Engineer Joe Capra and District Engineer Jay Foy there to answer questions. “We’re going to have different tables set up where participants can go from table to table to learn about the different topics, which will also include millings,” Hanson said. “One table will include

Jason Lester and one of his supervisors to talk about the millings for the roads. Another table will be discussing the R-3 Road Plan and the proposed bond issue, which is for paving roads and traffic calming.” Another table will be discussing the TAP and LI programs submitted to the TPA. “Those are a combination of both traffic calming and multiuse trails on what they call DOTdesignated roads,” Hanson said, explaining that those projects are primarily on 140th Avenue North, Key Lime Blvd., Hall Blvd. and Temple Blvd.

There will also be a table where Hanson and ITID board members will discuss what the district does and the difference between activated and inactivated units, the legislative boundaries, how people are assessed and how those relate to local roads. The ITID Board of Supervisors and staff will be available to answer questions about the R-3 Road Plan and other road projects, as well as maintenance projects for road millings on quarter-mile and half-mile sections in the district. Palm Beach County Engineer David Ricks will also be on-site to discuss the county road projects.

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Wellington Zoners OK Proposed Blue Cypress Amendments

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended approval Wednesday, March 9 of master plan amendments for the Blue Cypress area of the Palm Beach Polo community to modify about 28.25 acres in three pods of the partially completed development. The amendments propose to modify the unit type in the 28.25acre pod 65B from zero lot line to single family zero lot line, reduce the number of dwelling units from

140 to 136, decreasing the density from 4.99 dwelling units per acre to 4.82 and transfer 56 units from the 4.63-acre tract B to the 1.42acre tract G-1 immediately north, leaving 14 units in tract B. Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings explained that the site has undergone several amendments that have not been updated on the master plan. The breakdown of the total proposed dwelling units for Blue Cypress is 53 platted units existing or built on lots 11 through 67, three

on tract A, 14 on tract B and 66 on tract G-1. Stillings said that village staff recommends approval of the amendment, adding that Wellington received a letter of support from the property owners’ association. William Sargent from KimleyHorn & Associates said the 4.63acre tract B is vacant but approved for 80 zero-lot-line units, but the proposed use is for 14 single-family lots and to transfer 56 units to the 1.42-acre tract G-1 to the north. PZA Board Member Ron Her-

Royal Palm Council Approves Final Plat And Apartment Changes At Tuttle Royale

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council held its annual reorganizational meeting on Thursday, March 17. At the meeting, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilwoman Selena Samios and Councilman Jeff Hmara were sworn-in for new two-year terms. Samios was later chosen to serve as vice mayor over the next year. Turning to the regular agenda, the council approved an application by Nil Petroleum at 11318 Okeechobee Blvd. to amend its landscaping plan to bring the site up to current requirements. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the applicant is seeking approval for a major modification for its site at the Royal Plaza North shopping center to reflect current conditions by adding landscaping in certain areas. “The intent is to update the current landscape plan, replace some trees in poor condition with new species and new landscape materials, including new shade trees, palm trees and shrubs,” O’Brien said. “Overall, the new plan is in conformance with requirements for the neighborhood commercial zoning district.” The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request on Feb. 22, he said, adding that staff also recommended approval.

Hmara made a motion to approve the request, which carried 5-0. In other business, the council approved a request by Tuttle Royale Apartments for a landscape waiver to allow for an encroachment of about a foot into the landscape buffer due to proposed garage structures within a 401-unit multi-family residential development on about 29 acres located on the south side of Southern Blvd. about a quarter mile west of State Road 7. O’Brien said the application is associated with another application on the agenda to modify the site plan to approve the multifamily residential development. “The applicant is proposing to install parking garage structures where standard parking spaces were located as part of the site plan revision,” he said, adding that staff recommended approval. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request on Feb. 22. Samios made a motion to approve the waiver, which carried 5-0. The council also approved a subsequent amendment to a previously approved development agreement for the unbuilt 401-unit multi-family residential development. O’Brien said the developer is seeking modifications to the unit floor areas, increasing the average square footage compared to the

size of the original agreement, but still less than the square footage required by the village code for that zoning district. Developer Brian Tuttle noted that they have added elevators to about half of the buildings, as well as about 80 dog yards and approximately 50 carports. “It’s just a way to upgrade the quality of the apartments,” he said. Hmara made a motion to approve the request, which carried 5-0. The council also approved a site plan modification for Tuttle Royale Apartments showing the elevations, dog yards and carports. Samios made a motion to approve the site plan modification, which also carried 5-0. Finally, the council approved an application by Evans Land Consulting seeking final plat approval for the 156-acre Tuttle Royale project. The property is located in a zoning district that allows multifamily, single-family, commercial and public park uses, O’Brien said, adding that staff recommended approval. Tuttle said he has dedicated 11 acres to the village for a park, which he hoped would be developed by the village, adding that about $20 million had been spent on roads and lights in the development. “We are very happy,” he said. “It has been a long road.”

man asked if plans were in place to ensure that the development does not become a nuisance to neighbors. Sargent said engineers would provide construction plans, including any demolition plans that may create a nuisance. Also,

opaque fences will be used. “Going forward, if there is concern about potential noise or visual complaints, that’s something we can work with village staff on addressing during the permit approval process,” he said. PZA Board Member John Bow-

ers said he believed the partially developed Blue Cypress is still in control of the developer rather than the property owners’ association. There were no public comments. Herman made a motion to approve the amendments, which carried unanimously.

City Of Westlake Gets Its First All-Resident Council

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report For the first time in its six-year history, the City of Westlake has an all-resident council, following a series of swearings-in at the Monday, March 14 meeting of the Westlake City Council. Greg Langowski, 43, a resident of Goldfinch Circle, was sworn in as the Seat 4 councilman, replacing Councilwoman Katrina LongRobinson. Julian Martinez, 33, who lives on Bottlebrush Drive, was sworn-in to Seat 2, replacing Councilwoman Kara Crump. Finally, Seat 3 Councilman JohnPaul O’Connor, previously the vice mayor, vacated his seat to replace Roger Manning as mayor. Crump, Long-Robinson and Manning had been in their seats since near the city’s inception. None sought re-election since Westlake residency is now required. Langowski, Martinez and O’Connor ran unopposed. Also on the dais is Council-

woman Pillar Valle Ron, a Whippoorwill Circle resident, who was appointed in December to fill Seat 1, left vacant by the resignation of former Councilman Patric Paul in November. Reflecting on her six years on the council, Crump, who actually lived on the land that was to become Westlake, remembered that she was in her mid-20s with no experience in government. “I thought, wow, I’d have a hand in starting a city,” she recalled. “This is an opportunity I can’t pass up... And it has quickly turned into this beautiful, innovative community that is growing more and more each day.” Crump sees great things ahead for the community. “Today is bittersweet, because my time here has come to an end,” she said. “But as this chapter closes for the interim council, Westlake will have a full resident council on the dais, as it should be.” The final seat will be filled May

Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor 9 when the council appoints a resident to fill O’Connor’s former Seat 3 post. Applications will be taken through April 5. The council will conduct a workshop to review applications on April 19. Contact City Clerk Zoie Burgess at zburgess@westlakegov.com for more information.

One Dead, Three Injured Following Crash In RPB

One Royal Palm Beach High School student is dead and three more have been hospitalized with injuries following a tragic accident Tuesday, March 22 near the intersection of Crestwood Blvd. and Cypress Lake Ave. Shortly before 7 a.m., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a vehicle versus pedestrians crash on Crestwood Blvd. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a vehicle headed northbound on Crestwood Blvd. went out of control, drove up onto a sidewalk and struck four RPBHS students waiting for a school bus.

According to a PBSO report, a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio driven by Angel Antonio Lopez, 57, of Royal Palm Beach, went out of control as the vehicle approached Cypress Lake Ave. Lopez’s vehicle drifted right and collided with the curb. The pedestrians were standing on the sidewalk on the southeast corner of the intersection waiting for their school bus. As Lopez collided with the curb, it mounted the sidewalk and struck the students with the front of the vehicle. The collision caused the vehicle to roll over, coming to rest facing

the east side of the curb on Crestwood Blvd. Lopez received minor injuries during the collision and refused medical attention. The four students were taken to local hospitals for treatment, and one of the victims, identified by the PBSO as 15-year-old Tiana Johnson, died from her injuries on Wednesday, March 23 at 2:30 a.m. One other victim, 15-year-old Chand Wazir, was last listed in critical condition. The two others — 17-year-old Khoi Phan and 16-year-old Rondell Lawrence — were last listed in serious condition.

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Wellington Finalizes Pedestrian Network, Housing Assistance

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday, March 22 to amend its comprehensive plan to update the existing pedestrian network map, update the bicycle lanes map, add a multi-modal pathways map and reorder other existing maps in the comp plan’s mobility element. Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell said the village had recently received letters of approval from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Treasure

Coast Regional Planning Council since the council’s first hearing on the ordinance Feb. 22. O’Dell said that at the council’s direction, village staff had removed plans for a canal crossing at the C-1/C-24 Canal and removed a multimodal pathway through the Palm Beach Point neighborhood between the C-1 and C-2 canals. Mayor Anne Gerwig explained that the maps are long-range goals for the village and improve the village’s chances of obtaining grants to help fund the projects. O’Dell said that village staff

would be updating the plan every five years. “We will move forward with our plan of improving our pathways and improving our trails within the village,” he said. Vice Mayor John McGovern made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0. In other business, the council approved the final reading of an ordinance that would obtain federal and state funds to aid homeowners in home maintenance through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP).

Wellington is projected to receive about $414,125 annually for three fiscal years, for a total of $1.24 million. Wellington SHIP, as outlined in the Local Housing Assistance Plan, would assist an estimated six owner-occupied rehabilitations, eight emergency household repairs and 11 tenants with rental assistance. O’Dell said the ordinance establishes a local housing trust fund and an affordable housing advisory committee, whose members will include one council member and others who are actively en-

gaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing, actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection to affordable housing, actively serving on the local planning agency, a citizen who resides in the jurisdiction, a person who represents employees within the jurisdiction, and one who represents essential services personnel, such as firefighters or sheriff’s deputies, nurses or public works staff. “This group of people will provide advice to us as we move for-

ward,” O’Dell said, adding that if the council approved the ordinance that evening, money could become available in July. Gerwig pointed out that if the village had not established the program, that portion of money would have become available to county residents in general. “I know it’s a lot of work for your department, and I appreciate that, but it’s money that’s coming back to the community that would otherwise be lost,” she said. Councilman Michael Drahos made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0.

Plans Could See Hundreds Of Jobs Coming To Westlake Area

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The City of Westlake continues to add housing to its 3,800-acre footprint, but for the first time, it is on the way to making local employment a serious feature of the community, according to the municipality’s primary developer. “We want Westlake to be a community where you can live, work and play,” John Carter, vice president of Minto Communities, told the Westlake City Council during a hearing regarding requested

code variances for the planned 227,000-square-foot Westlake Commerce Center. The center will bring hundreds of jobs to Westlake, Carter said. “Why now? Why here? To me, this our first opportunity to bring that vision forward,” he said. “This is really that third leg [sustainable employment] beginning to come forward and manifest itself.” Ed Mitchell Realty of Fort Lauderdale is promoting the space for “light industrial” use. The requested variances for

signage and fence height for some areas of the property — increasing allowable fence height from 6 to 8 feet — plus allowing an outdoor screened storage area of up to 22,700 square feet, were approved 4-0 by the council. Located south of Persimmon Blvd. West, the Westlake Commerce Center will consist of two buildings — one of approximately 146,000 square feet and the other some 80,000 square feet. They will include an enhanced fire-extinguishing system, 30 bays for

Author Elizabeth Berg To Speak At Love Of Literacy Luncheon April 1

Elizabeth Berg, the author of the 2021-22 Read Together Palm Beach County book, The Story of Arthur Truluv, will headline the 31st annual Love of Literacy Luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 1 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Read Together Palm Beach County kicked off at the 30th annual Love of Literacy Luncheon held on Nov. 16, 2021, and ends at this year’s luncheon. The Story of Arthur Truluv is about an unlikely friendship that develops among three people, all of whom have lost the one they love most. Berg is the author of many bestselling novels. In addition to The Story of Arthur Truluv, she penned Open House, an Oprah’s Book Club selection, Talk Before Sleep, The Year of Pleasures, and The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted, a short story collection. Her books Durable Goods and Joy School are American Library Association Books of the Year. Literacy Coalition board members Bernadette O’Grady and Debra Ghostine are co-chairing the

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continued from page 1 the way that the five of us have directed.” He said he understood that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the timely conclusion of some issues. Cohen said there were also a number of cases that the village has been waiting for the court to rule on. Mayor Anne Gerwig said wait-

ITID Fields

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continued from page 1 it pokes holes in the dormant Bermuda grass, allowing the entry of weeds. Lawrence noted that Palm Beach County has planned the installation of artificial turf on many of its fields, which would reduce maintenance costs and allow the fields to be usable year-round. Options for ITID include continuing to overseed, install sod or look at putting in artificial turf. “Each option has its positives and negatives,” Lawrence said. “The overseeding is the most cost-effective way of repairing the damaged fields, but it takes

ing for those cases to conclude is not contingent on negotiating a new contract with the village attorney. McGovern said his issue is whether the outstanding cases relate to who is going to serve as village attorney. Cohen noted that some of the cases are very close to concluding. Gerwig said the council’s responsibility was to appoint a member to negotiate a contract with Cohen. Councilman Michael Drahos suggested renewing the contract

for a year to see where the court cases go, but Gerwig said that Cohen would need to be on board for that, since she still has to approve the contract. “Let’s designate someone to have that conversation with her out of the public so that if there’s anything she wants to say, she can say it,” Gerwig said. “I’m willing to do it. I’ve done it before.” Napoleone said he would also be willing to negotiate the contract, and the council agreed by consensus to appoint the task to Napoleone.

the longest time to come back to life. You’re looking at three to six months on average.” The option of installing sod is a more expensive but quicker method, he said. “Most cities will replace their sports turf on a yearly basis,” he said. “We might be able to get three years out of it. What’s becoming the more popular choice is artificial turf. The artificial turf actually has a 20-year lifespan. It has a hefty cost up front, but you do get the longest life out of it, and you have the least amount of maintenance.” Based on about 150,000 square feet for the three football fields at Acreage Community Park, it would cost about $32,500 for overseeding. New sod would cost about $187,000, and artificial turf

would cost about $1.5 million,” Lawrence said, explaining that the artificial turf could be financed, and that over 20 years, it would cost less money. Meanwhile, Lawrence has appointed four members of his staff to monitor the fields for unauthorized use, and making the unauthorized groups pull permits or moving them to outside parks. Other issues at the park include deteriorating and unkempt buildings and marl that has built up that needs to be respread so that it does not clog drains. After some discussion, the board scheduled a meeting for further consideration, tentatively scheduled for April 13 at the Acreage branch library with the Acreage Athletic League invited to participate.

The article “PBC Tax Collector’s Office Has Moved From RPB To Westlake,” published March 11, stated that the new service center is on an area donated by Minto. The Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office clarified that the Tax Collector’s Office purchased the land. The Town-Crier regrets whatever confusion this might have caused.

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As the 2022 Legislative Session comes to a close, State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) took a moment to highlight five pieces of legislation that he worked on. This includes HM 63: Recognizing Veteran Suicide, which was approved by both chambers of the legislature and now makes its way to President Joe Biden for his review. “I worked on this memorial last session, and I’m glad that this year it finally made it past the finish line,” Willhite said. The measure urges Congress to recognize the epidemic of suicide among veterans and fully fund suicide prevention efforts by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Other pieces of legislation include HB 837: Hurricane Loss

acres in the northeast corner of the community. The primary access point will be on Town Center Parkway at the intersection of Woodlands Drive, according to the plat presented to the council. The homes will front on a series of lakes and greenspace. Also approved unanimously was a variance allowing the revamped Winn-Dixie store at the Grove Market Shopping Center to include a pharmacy sign facing Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

Mitigation Program, HB 459: Step Therapy Protocols, and HB 773: Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Geolocation Information. All of these bills were approved by both chambers of the legislature and now await Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature before they can become law. “These four pieces of legislation all aim to keep Floridians healthy and safe,” Willhite said. “Extending the Hurricane Loss Mitigation program for another 10 years helps to ensure the safety of those who live in manufactured homes at the inevitable moment that a hurricane hits Florida. I’m also glad to send HB 459 to the governor’s desk. At some point, all of us may have to deal with an insurance company and a

pharmacist. By putting in place a few step-therapy protocols, we can guarantee that patients get the most effective treatment or medication as soon as possible, and there is transparency in the process when insurance companies require the use of step-therapy. And finally, HB 773 will mitigate potential exposure of a law enforcement officers’ residences, which puts the officers and their families at unnecessary risk.” This legislative session, Willhite was also the prime co-sponsor of HB 1233: Online Training for Private Security Guards. This legislation allows unarmed security guards to receive their license by collecting some credits through courses that are hosted online.

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Palm Beach County recently informed the public that due to low utilization of testing sites, and some federal funding being reallocated, testing sites operated by CDR-McGuire have closed. This includes sites in Palm Beach County at FAU Tech Runway, Caloosa Park, Gaines Park, Gardens Branch Library, Mid-County Senior Center and the South County Civic Center. In

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continued from page 1 they turn to is the license plate readers. “They go straight to the cameras, they look, and they find it. It’s amazing to me, actually,” Liggins said, explaining that when a stolen car’s license plate number is put into the system, the license plate readers pick up the number and send it to the PBSO. Liggins added that thieves come into the community from all over, as well as from within the community. Frequently, they are crimes of opportunity, such as people who leave their keys in the car when they go into a store. “These cameras catch them,” he said, adding that one of the big costs has been getting power to the cameras, since the county has been unwilling to share its power sources at intersections with the village. “There’s a cost to get them all in, but once you do that, then you have your annual maintenance costs,” Liggins said, adding that anyone who drives down State Road 80 (Southern Blvd.),

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Hearing has previously said those businesses might include anything from light manufacturing to tile, granite or window fabricators to distributors of various kinds. “Everything has been very well thought out so that we can have a first-class facility,” Hearing said. “It’s really going to be a beautiful commerce center.” The council also unanimously approved the plat for the Woodlands of Westlake, which will add another 149 homes on 90.7

State Rep. Matt Willhite Notes Successful 2022 Legislative Session

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tractor-trailer rigs and electronic vehicle charging stations throughout. No over-night vehicle parking will be allowed, except in designated areas. The space can be configured for businesses that need as little as 8,000 square feet, to a single tenant occupying both buildings. However, Donaldson Hearing, of the land planning firm Cotleur & Hearing, who was on hand to represent Minto, said that about 10 businesses are expected to occupy the space.

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addition, the FDOH Lake Worth Health Center on Southwinds Drive has also closed. Palm Beach County reminds the public that there are many options available for residents to get testing. Besides the many locations found at www.pbcgov.com/ coronavirus, most commercial pharmacies and physician’s offices are able to do COVID-19 testing for little or no cost. In addition to

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Okeechobee Blvd., State Road 7, Crestwood Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. will get picked up by the cameras. “This is something that will definitely keep us a safer community.” He added that having the cameras operational will serve as a deterrent to crimes, since many criminals will be aware that they exist. Marsh said that the camera project is underway, with some delays of installation along Southern Blvd. due to Florida Department of Transportation rules that did not allow for the installation. “All the cameras should be configured and up and running within the next two to three weeks,” he said. “We thought we would be able to tie into the county’s power at a lot of these signals, and they didn’t want us to do that, so we had to set up meters with FPL. That increased the cost a bit.” Marsh explained that most of the 28 cameras are set up near signalized intersections. “The village pays the energy bills for all the signals on the county roads and village roads,” he said. “The deal they had with FPL was that if they’re not metered connections, if they were to add another device to that connection, they would have to convert to metered connections.”

That means that Royal Palm Beach had to add a meter at each of those locations with power to the cameras. Marsh noted that the camera information is shared with several different agencies. “There is a database located down in Miami where this information goes to and is shared among other law enforcement agencies,” he said, explaining that there is another proprietary database that is shared by vehicle repossession agencies. “That information is made available to law enforcement agencies as well. These repo agencies don’t get what the law enforcement agencies put into it.” The information system has been set up by Motorola. “The amount of data that is being put into the Motorola database is very substantial,” Marsh said. “A majority of repo companies use that one, and many law enforcement agencies use it, so it was a good solution as a way to get lots of data from a lot of different agencies.” Marsh said the system is useful in issuing amber alerts, as well as live tracking of vehicles. “Moving down the road, they can see where they’re headed, and set up enforcement to catch them,” he explained.

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BUCK OFF CHALLENGE IN WELLINGTON RAISES MONEY FOR HONOR FLIGHT

The fourth annual AmberWay Equine Buck Off Challenge was an overwhelming success, raising a record amount of money to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight. After a one-year-hiatus, the family-friendly mechanical bull-riding event was held Friday, March 18 at the Wellington Promenade behind the Wellington Community Center. An enthusiastic crowd raised more than $65,000 for the nonprofit organization that brings veterans to visit Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. The Real Bucking Deal team won its third consecutive championship with a total of 393 out of a possible 400 points. A total of 13 teams of four riders took part in the event. For more information about Southeast Florida Honor Flight, visit www.honorflightsefl. org. or www.facebook.com/honorflight. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The Real Bucking Deal team of Donny Mills, Andre Ferreir, Brandon Mills and Trent Ferreir took first place.

Judges Carmin Yanotta, Ray Carter, Roxanne Stein and Jim Barnes.

Trent Ferreir of Real Bucking Deal rides the bull. Mayor Anne Gerwig tries her luck on the bull.

Honor Flight’s Christine Brady, Sean McGovern, Eric Stein and Carol Waldrop. Veterans Ray Glansberg, John Dulo and Bob Friese, Honor Flight Chair Janet Hoose and Dr. Shamsher Singh.

Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Samantha Siskind, Scarlet Siskind and Nate Zlotnick.

Kim Rossin and Maggie Elwell. The first-place winners Real Bucking Deal claim their award.

Wellington’s Ian Williams, Kyle Ostroff, Michelle Garvey and Jeff Goldman.

TEAM Bally Rose Farm’s Kelsi O’Hara, Chloe Hatch, Elizabeth Jones, Lisa Kent and Terrie D’Amico.

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Wellington Architectural Board Approves Horizontal Fence Design

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Architectural Review Board on Wednesday, March 16 recommended approval of a horizontal wooden fence that had been installed at a home on Pine Valley Drive that is not on the village’s list of approved fence styles. Senior Planner Kelly Ferraiolo said owner Scott Thedwall had purchased the single-family residence in 2017. A building permit was issued to Thedwall in Decem-

ber 2021 allowing the installation of a 235-foot, 6-foot vertical wooden fence with two 48-inch gate openings. In January 2022, a village building inspector failed the final inspection because the fence installed was horizontal, Ferraiolo said, explaining that ARB approval is required for alternative fence designs. She noted that the fence does meet all other requirements of the village code, other than still need-

ing a hedge in the area fronting the road, which is set back 75 feet from the right of way. The hedge must be the height of the fence within three years of installation of the fence. “The fence eventually would not be visible from the right of way, except for the two 48-inch gate openings,” Ferraiolo said, adding that the fence has enhanced the curb appeal of the property. Staff recommended approval of the petition for an alternative design.

Board Member Luis Rodriguez asked if this was the same contractor that was involved in a similar case that was approved by the board recently, and Ferraiolo said it was not. Thedwall said his contractor knew ahead of time that the fence was going to be a horizontal design, and it was initially permitted but rejected on final inspection. Ferraiolo said the fence types were approved more than 20 years ago by the ARB, and the sitting

board is allowed to change them. “If you decide that this is a more common occurrence, and it looks nice on these properties… you can add that fence material to the approved fence chart, which staff is not opposed to because we see them all the time, and we think they look very nice,” she said. Board Member Tom Wenham asked if the board was adding the horizontal fence design to the approved list that evening, and Ferraiolo said that village staff has

been getting phone calls asking about alternative fence designs. If it is not on the list, they do not install it. Board Member Dayna Bertola said people are willfully violating the code, using the same example that the ARB approved in a previous case. Rodriquez made a motion to approve the horizontal fence design with stipulations set forth by village staff. The motion carried 4-2 with Wenham and Bertola dissenting.

RPB Zoners OK Sign Changes, Painting, Birthing Center Request

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved several sign alterations and painting requests, as well as a special exception for a birthing center, on Tuesday, March 22. SignJive requested architectural approval for modifications to existing monument signs for the Point at Southern Blvd., located at 11020 Town Circle, including a color change to match the unit and building colors, as well as re-facing.

Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the applicant is asking for sign changes for an existing residential development, formerly known as Town Center. He said staff recommends approval. Commission Alternate Lauren McClellan made a motion to approve the request, which carried 4-0 with Chair Adam Miller, Vice Chair Philip Marquis and June Perrin present. The commissioners also approved a request by applicant Frederick Nichols of Nichols Con-

tracting to paint exterior walls and accent lines of an existing building at 260 Business Parkway. O’Brien said that the applicant is requesting two shades of green for accent colors to match its logo colors on the façade. The painting work has already been done. Nichols apologized for painting the building without prior approval. “We just moved to the area,” he said. Perrin made a motion to approve the application, which carried 4-0. The commissioners next approved an application for the

future World of Beer location in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza. Joseph Belluccia of JVB Architect sought modifications and painting to the exterior of the building, located at 11121 Southern Blvd. O’Brien said the applicant is requesting architectural approval to allow changes to the existing building, including the installation of two wall signs and replacing a façade. Marquis made a motion to approve the request, which carried 4-0.

Finally, the commissioners approved a request by Nelson Posada to approve a special exception use for a birthing center within an office commercial zoning district located at 1490 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. O’Brien said the applicant is seeking a special exception to allow a birthing center, which is now allowed in office commercial zoning districts as a special exception. The birthing center will occupy the entire 3,200-square-foot building.

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a zoning text amendment in August 2021 to allow birthing centers as a special exception use in office commercial zoning districts. The change was made at the request of Posada. O’Brien said that the application complies with the comprehensive plan and development standards. He added that staff recommended approval. Marquis made a motion to approve the request, which carried 4-0.

Dino & Dragon Stroll Coming To The Fairgrounds March 26-27

Enjoy a Jurassic walk-through experience this weekend among life-like and life-size dinosaurs and dragons with an initiative to help Stomp Out Hunger in the Palm Beaches. Dino & Dragon Stroll, a national touring event produced by CV Events, is coming to the Palm Beaches for the first time. This is the only North American tour that lets you walk-through and get up close to life-like and life-size dinosaurs and dragons. This must-see event features the largest creatures touring the country, much larger than any other event of its kind. The dinosaurs and dragons are massive, some standing more than 28 feet tall and spanning more than 60 feet long. Dino & Dragon Stroll also features the latest dinosaurs and dragons produced with

advanced animatronic and sound technology that brings these amazing creatures to life. Dino & Dragon Stroll will transform the South Florida Fairgrounds on March 26-27 into the Mesozoic Era with prehistoric dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, along with some fantastical dragons throughout! Creatures featuring moving heads, necks, tails, wings, blinking eyes, mouths that open and close, breathing movements, synchronized sounds, roars and other amazing details that make them look real and alive. Dino & Dragon Stroll is an interactive event allowing guests to walk through a realistic and memorable indoor experience. While guests stroll at their own pace, they can get up close to

The interactive exhibit also features mythological creatures.

dinosaurs throughout the exhibit, ranging from babies to encounters with a T-Rex, Velociraptor and Stegosaurus, just to name a few. Guests can also get up close and personal with a selection of large, serpentine, winged, horned and legendary fire-breathing dragons, just as you imagined them. Children can participate in story time and the Dinosaur and Dragon Craft Creations Station for various hands-on crafts. Additional activity tickets are available for purchase at the stroll for themed rides, including bounce house inflatables, dinosaur scooters, walking dinosaur rides, stationary rides that give the opportunity to climb on a dinosaur to experience what it would be like to ride on one, and T-Rex ATVs that children can ride along on a track circling a T-Rex. Also not to be missed is the world-famous Dino Band and the realistic dinosaur babies and dinosaurs that will be roaming throughout the event. With every stop on their North American tour, Dino & Dragon Stroll teams up with a local food bank/pantry as part of their “Stomp Out Hunger” initiative to help those struggling within each local community. Dino & Dragon Stroll has partnered with the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Guests are encouraged to bring items to the event and place them in the collection bins located at the front entrance of the stroll. All collected food items will then be donated to help children and families in the Palm Beaches facing hunger and food insecurities.

Wellington Art Society To Host Opening Reception For Two Spring Exhibitions

The Wellington Art Society recently announced two new art exhibitions: “Love 4 Art” and “Dazzle.” The public is invited to the opening reception on Tuesday, April 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. “Dazzle” will be at Wellington Municipal Complex and “Love 4 Art” will be at the Wellington Community Center. At the event, guests can meet the artists and vote for their favorite artwork. There will be door prizes and refreshments to enjoy. There will also be a live demonstration by

acrylic artist Heather Bergstrom. Boutique items by members will be available for purchase during the reception. All artwork hanging in the exhibitions is for sale, and a portion of the proceeds goes toward Wellington Art Society scholarships and outreach programs. The 20 artists exhibiting are: Hartley Barnes, Audrey Freedman, Charles Moses, Cindi Taylor, Heather Bergstrom, Stan Greenfield, Sue Oakes, Elaine Weber, Betty Brodie, Laura Jaffe, Leslie Pfeiffer, Jean Williard,

Neil Byrden, Erica Kyle, Janine Sabinsky, Tammy Wolfson, David Ciafalo, Susan Mosely, Barry Stefan and Linda Zolet. Both art exhibits will be open daily to the public throughout the spring season. “Love 4 Art” runs through May 17, while “Dazzle” runs through July 19. For more information about the exhibitions, visit www.wellingtonartsociety. org. To arrange for the purchase of artwork hanging in the exhibitions, e-mail presidentofwas@ gmail.com.

This must-see event features the largest creatures touring the country. Dino & Dragon Stroll will have a Sensory Friendly Session that will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26. This session will be an experience in a sensory-modified setting with sound and light adjustments designed to be less stimulating

and overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. Timed tickets available with entry every half hour. Admission is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets start at $24.99 each.

Children under 2 and military/veterans are free. Additional service fees will apply. Tickets are available online and for advance purchase only. For more information, and to purchase Dino & Dragon Stroll tickets, visit www.dinoanddragonstroll.com.

Garden Club Meeting To Feature Talk On Plant Propagation By Susan Lerner

Wellington Garden Club will meet on Monday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The guest speaker will be Susan Lerner, director of horticulture at the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, who will speak on plant propagation and seed saving. As interest in Florida’s indigenous plants grows, there is an increasing desire to learn how to propagate favorite and hard-to-find native plants. This presentation will explore how to multiply a native plant collection using various methods — seeds, cuttings and “volunteer” seedlings. Lerner is the manager of the Preservation Foundation’s green spaces, including Pan’s Garden in Palm Beach, the first all-native

botanical garden in Florida. Her focus is environmental and landscape stewardship as an educator of school children and adults, and as a native plant consultant with the Town of Palm Beach. In 2017, Lerner was honored with the Earth Steward award from District X of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by the presentation at 10 a.m. Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Maria Wolfe at tcacad_registrar@yahoo. com. Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the

Susan Lerner fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, landscape design, conservation of natural resources and civic beautification; and instilling in youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment. For more information, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Best Selling Authors Bring ‘The Horsewoman’ To WEF March 26

The world’s best-selling author James Patterson and New York Times bestselling author and sports journalist Mike Lupica are coming to Wellington. The authors of the newly released novel The Horsewoman, which takes place at WEF and in Wellington, will be at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center for a special Q&A session and book signing on Saturday, March 26 at 5 p.m. in the Wellington Club. All are invited, and it is free to attend. Five lucky attendees will win free books, and the first 50 attendees will get a free drink. Bring your copy of The Horsewoman, Patterson’s newest book Run, Rose, Run, or any of your Lupica novels to be signed by the authors. You will also be able to purchase a hardcover of The Horsewoman at the event, thanks to Barnes & Noble in Wellington.

After the author event, stick around for Saturday Night Lights. It will be a very special evening, as the new facility name and vision for the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will be revealed ahead of the $140,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Series Final Classic CSI4*. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m., and the first horse will be in the ring at 7:30 p.m.

Patient Safety Honor For PWH

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has been recognized among the Top 10 percent of hospitals in the United States for patient safety. The hospital’s distinction as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient by Healthgrades recognizes its practices that significantly lower the number of patient safety events, such as falls, bedsores and hospital-acquired infections. The announcement comes as the health care industry recognizes National Patient Safety Week. Consumers can visit www.healthgrades.com for more information on how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.

St. Peter’s Spring Fair Set For April 2

St. Peter’s Child Enrichment Center will host its 33rd annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day of family fun will include a petting zoo, a bungee, a trampoline, a silent auction and baskets, bounce houses, a trackless train, food and a bake sale. Presale wristbands are currently available at the school office for $15 in advance and $20 the day of the fair. St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington.

Rose Show At Wellington Green April 9

The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society will hold a juried rose show on Saturday, April 9 from noon to 6 p.m. in the center court area of the Mall at Wellington Green. Come and be amazed at the spectacular blooms grown by

members locally. An educational session on “The ABCs of Growing Roses in Florida” will be held at 3 p.m. There is no charge to view the roses or attend the informational session. The Greater Palm Beach Rose Society is a nonprofit organization. For more information, call Maria Wolfe at (561) 386-4903.

Gardens Of Distinction Tour April 2

The Wellington Garden Club will hold its Gardens of Distinction Garden Tour of six local gardens on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and be amazed by the spectacular landscapes that feature orchids, native plants, butterfly gardens, vegetable gardens and shade gardens. The garden of international equestrian Todd Flettrich will be one of the gardens open to ticket holders. A plant sale, craft boutique and 50/50 raffle will be held at Garden #6. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance and are available at www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

Alternatively, on Saturday, April 2, tickets can be purchased for $35 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will support the club’s charitable contributions for high school, college and camp scholarships for environmental studies, Habitat for Humanity, community beautification projects and Junior Garden Club programs. The Wellington Garden Club is a nonprofit organization. For more information, call Carol Coleman at (201) 739-2013.

Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale March 26

The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and further cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and around the world, will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, March 26. The popular event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Agriplex Building at the South Florida

Fairgrounds. Both admission and parking are free. At this year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale, vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees, including avocado, banana, Barbados cherry, black sapote, canistel citrus, dragon fruit, fig, guava, grumichama, jackfruit, jaboticaba, longan, lychee, macadamia, mamey sapote, mango, miracle fruit, mulberry, papaya, peach, persimmon, soursop, sugar apple, star apple, tamarind, herbs and spices, plus specially formulated fertilizer and more. Fresh honey from the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association will also be available for purchase. Visitors are encouraged to bring a wagon to help carry purchased plants. Also available will be educational information on the planting and growing of fruit trees, along with knowledgeable volunteers and vendors to answer any questions. For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International Inc., call (855) 732-7273 or visit www. pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

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TEMPLE BETH TORAH HONORS TODD AND DEBRA BARRON AT ANNUAL GALA

Temple Beth Torah’s Denim & Diamonds Celebration was held Saturday, March 19 at the Wellington Community Center’s Lakeside Promenade. The evening honored Todd and Debra Barron as the temple’s 2022 Gala Service Award winners for their dedicated time and service to both the temple and its preschool. The outdoor event featured a silent auction, dancing, casino games, as well as food, wine and cocktails. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Brenna and Michael Barron, Guy and Karrie Willis, and Debra and Todd Barron.

Vice Mayor John and Michelle McGovern, Councilman Michael and Cyndi Napoleone, Rachael and Todd Bonlarron, and Pam Tahan and Jeremy Ring.

Vice Mayor John McGovern, Sarah and Alan Shullman, and Stephanie and Roger Grave de Peralta.

Meghan Wellikoff, Robyn and Ryan Mishkin, Pam Tahan and Jeremy Ring.

Ken Wolosoff, Debra Barron, Peggy Sukoff, Judy Wolosoff and Margot Jaffee.

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Hawaii Polo Life Claims U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship

Entering last Saturday’s U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship final at the International Polo Club Palm Beach as the only undefeated team, Hawaii Polo Life (Cecily Coors, Pamela Flanagan, Mia Cambiaso and Hazel Jackson) completed their impressive run through the tournament with the 8-3 victory against Blue Water (Sophie Grant, Kylie Sheehan, Izzy Parsons and Meghan Shader-Jumet) to take their third title in four years. Leading from start to finish, Hawaii Polo Life controlled possession from the opening throw-in to outshoot Blue Water 17-6. With few penalty shots for either team, the game was primarily decided in open play where 10-goaler Hazel Jackson excelled with three goals and four assists to contribute on all but one of her team’s goals. Utilizing exceptional horsepower, Hawaii Polo Life built a large lead behind a defense that

was equally as strong, limiting Blue Water to just one field goal in the game. With the dominant performance, Hawaii Polo Life completed the five-goal victory to return to the winner’s circle. Asserting themselves in the opening moments of the final, Hawaii Polo Life’s elite duo of Jackson and Mia Cambiaso connected for their team’s first goal of the game. Outshooting Blue Water 6-0 in the first chukker, Hawaii Polo Life kept their opponents pinned in their own half and added two more goals, the last coming on a Penalty 2 conversion from Jackson to hold a 3-0 lead. Drawing attention from the Blue Water defense, Jackson utilized the pass to set up consecutive goals for Cambiaso and Pamela Flanagan, extending Hawaii Polo Life’s lead to five at the end of the second chukker. Breaking through for their first goal of the game on a Penalty 2 from Izzy Parsons, Blue

Water found their first rhythm of the game, but the difference on the scoreboard remained at five with two chukkers remaining. Turning to their defense to begin the second half, Hawaii Polo Life held Blue Water scoreless for the third time in four chukkers, preventing a comeback from the hardworking Blue Water team. Hawaii Polo Life’s fourth member Cecily Coors scored her first goal of the final on a pass from Jackson as time ticked down and their sights were set on finishing their strong performance. Despite conceding goals to Parsons and Kylie Sheehan in the final chukker, Hawaii Polo Life’s Jackson showcased her 10-goal ability with her third goal to secure the 8-3 victory and raise the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship trophy. Tournament scoring leader Jackson was named Most Valuable Player, while Best Playing Pony was awarded to Bionica, played

by Cambiaso and owned by J5 Equestrian and La Dolfina. Having tremendous horsepower behind Hawaii Polo Life was a benefit to all the talented riders on the team. “It’s absolutely crazy for me to be riding these horses,” Jackson said. Jackson got the chance to play three La Dolfina horses in the tournament. “I can do different things on the field, which I couldn’t before,” she said. “I’ve never run that fast in my life! You have to stop riding sensitive because they just go! I’ve been riding these horses for the past three games, and it’s taken me a while to get used to them, but I love it. To have this option from J5 Equestrian, Chris Dawson and the Cambiasos, it lets you do your thing.” With little time to celebrate Jackson was set to board a plane for Argentina, followed by a return to England.

Hawaii Polo Life’s Hazel Jackson, Mia Cambiaso, Pam Flanagan and Cecily Coors claim the trophy. PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO

BROOKE USA’S WHITE PARTY GOES GREEN HELD AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

Brooke USA’s White Party Goes Green, presented by Lugano Diamonds, was held on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, at the Wellington National Golf Club. Attendees enjoyed great food and drinks, along with casino games, to benefit the Brooke USA Foundation, which helps working equines (horses, donkeys and mules) around the world. Learn more at www.brookeusa.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Kraut And Confu Soar In $216,000 Horseware Ireland CSI4*

Events at the Winter Equestrian Festival on Saturday, March 19 culminated in the $216,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI4* during Saturday Night Lights. WEF 10, also sponsored by Horseware Ireland, is the fourth week of FEI-rated four-star competition hosted throughout the circuit. At the night’s conclusion, Olympic team gold and silver medalist Laura Kraut took home the top prize with her longtime partner Confu, owned by St. Bride’s Farm. Forty-five entries from 14 nations contested Michel Vaillancourt’s opening course. His challenge for the riders included two double combinations, a triple combination and a triple-bar early on at obstacle three. The first clear round came as the fifth rider on course, Ashley Vogel, produced a top ride aboard Madiba AG Z. Two horses later, Sweden’s Petronella Andersson put in her bid for the top title and ensured a jump-off. As the class neared its halfway mark, the field of returning riders grew with Mark McAuley, Lillie Keenan and Ben Maher adding their names to the list. Belgium’s Abdel Saïd put forward a heroic effort to repeat his winning performance in the WEF 9 Grand Prix but tipped just over the time allowed of 83 seconds and incurred a single penalty. A final tally of 10 world-class pairs set the stage for an exciting

jump-off across the evening’s final short course. Vogel led the charge but would not see the top of the podium, as she accrued four faults. Andersson was the first to put in a successful double-clear, but McAuley was quick to up the ante. The night looked to be in the bag for the Irish as McAuley sat in second and Conor Swail put in a blazing round as the second to last to go into the lead, but Kraut and Confu clearly had other plans. The last to go in the jump-off, the duo proved they are never a pair that should be counted out. Kraut and the 15-year-old Holsteiner gelding exploded into action, finishing with a final time of 36.44 seconds. “I knew how quick all of the riders were tonight, so when I was heading in, I thought, ‘I would be happy with fifth,’” Kraut said. “My plan was just to go at his pace and hopefully let him be double clear. The turn to the wall and the rollback to the oxer felt incredibly fast to me. I was then lucky to get a good jump on the second to last fence, and then also lucky to keep the final fence up. He knew exactly what to do.” The win was extra special for both Kraut and the Horseware Ireland team. Horseware Ireland has been a longtime supporting partner of Kraut. Kraut admitted that if she had

been told Confu would produce this victory several months ago, she may not have believed it. The event was the first Grand Prix for Confu since November of 2021 in Europe. The gelding suffered from a serious virus at the end of 2021, and his future had been extremely unclear. “The win tonight means everything,” Kraut said. “A few months ago, we were crying because we weren’t sure he was going to make it. It means the world to have him win, and to win on Horseware week, I don’t think we could have scripted it any better. I’m so thankful to have had their support for many years, and it feels like winning this class was meant to be.” The luck of the Irish was clearly still strong during the penultimate day of the Horseware Ireland week, as both Swail and McAuley joined Kraut in the lap of honor. Swail once again locked in the honors of the runner-up position, this time with his own 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding Vital Chance De La Roque after flying over the final fence in 37.10 seconds. “I’m very pleased with how tonight went, and I think we are a great partnership,” Swail said. “He’s quite a buzzy little chap; he is quite aggressive, but he uses it to his advantage because he is so small. He is small and mighty.” The pair have had a successful

Laura Kraut soars over a jump with Confu. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT season thus far, but Swail admit- wide to give him a little space and were previously second-place ted he may have left room for a the best chance to jump it well.” recipients as well in the $216,000 quicker ride. McAuley and SNC McAuley NetJets Grand Prix CSI4* during “I wouldn’t have minded going Equestrian’s 13-year-old BWP WEF 3. “He hasn’t jumped much a little better from fence one to gelding Jasco VD Bisschop du- under the lights, but I think this two,” he said. “I was a little behind plicated their third-place finish in circuit has been great for him,” in some areas, but I thought I was a four-star Grand Prix when they McAuley said. “It felt almost easy quite tight back to the oxer and stopped the clock mere millisec- to ride him this evening compared had a good shot to the last fence. onds behind Swail for a finishing to when we competed in the eveThe final fence I rode forward and time of 37.55 seconds. The pair ning on week three.”

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The Junior League of the Palm Beaches has two funding opportunities available — the Community Assistance Grants for nonprofit organizations and scholarships for high school students. Both funding opportunities are awarded to those who have demonstrated components of JLPB’s mission: promoting voluntarism, develop-

ing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Nonprofit organizations have until March 31 to apply for the Community Assistance Grant program, and selected grantees may receive up to $3,500 in financial aid toward a program or project.

High school students have until April 4 to apply for the $2,500 scholarship. Scholarship funds are earmarked to help cover any student expenses for high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall. “We welcome all nonprofit organizations and high school students who share our mission

Lenten And Easter Services At St. Michael Church In Wellington

During the Lenten season, which runs through April 6, St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington is holding inside services Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. The season of Lent is a time of reflection and growth. Each week, Pastor Sid Nelson will lead attendees in learning to make peace with various parts of their lives through Bible verse, sermons, discussion and song. All are welcome to attend services. The topics for the remaining Wednesday services are as follows: March 30 — Making peace with my disappointed hopes and finding hope in my dark moments. April 6 – Making peace with my feelings of being less important than others and learning to accept myself as a valuable child of God. Holy Week, which runs from Palm Sunday on April 10 through

Easter on April 17, is a busy week in the life of the church. April 10, Palm Sunday, is the beginning of the Passion story that will be led by church youth in a joyous celebration of Christ’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, including a procession of the palms. This will be an inside service at 9:30 a.m. April 14, Maundy Thursday, is a celebration of the first communion with Jesus and his apostles and ends with Christ’s betrayal by Judas and the stripping of the altar. There will be two inside services at noon and 7 p.m. April 15, Good Friday, will be a traditional Tenebrae service remembering Christ’s torture by Pontius Pilate and Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross. Again, there will be two inside services at noon and 7 p.m.

April 17, Easter Sunday, will be the glorious celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There will be three services offered that day. The first is an outside sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. A more traditional outside service will be held at 8:30 a.m., and then an indoor service at 10:45 a.m. All members of the community are welcome at the services. For more information, contact the church office Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or e-mail stmelc@bellsouth. net. Questions can also be directed to Pastor Sid Nelson at (561) 463-8900 or PastorSidNelson@ gmail.com. St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 793-4999 or visit www.stmichaelelc.com.

Mariachi Group March 27 At Dolly Hand

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico will be performing at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, March 27 at 4 p.m. Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, a youth ensemble from Chicago’s immigrant barrios, is mariachi music’s most exciting newcomer. Their debut album, Nuestra Herencia (Our Heritage) released in May 2017 hit #2 on the iTunes Latin chart, defying a music industry trend and pointing to a revival in recorded mariachi music. The album scored a Latin Grammy nomination. Their follow-up album, Herencia De La Tierra Mía (The Heritage Of My Land) debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts and at #1 on the iTunes charts. The group recently released its third studio album, titled Esencia. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for age 17 and under. They

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico will be at Dolly Hand March 27. can be purchased online at www. Center is located on the Belle dollyhand.org or by calling the box Glade Campus of Palm Beach office at (561) 993-1160. State College at 1977 SW College The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Drive.

to apply for the Community Assistance Grants and High School Scholarship,” said Alexandra Chase, president of JLPB. “We are honored to provide these groups the funds they need to help them implement new programs and initiatives into their organizations and get a head start on any college expenses.”

JLPB has awarded more than $135,000 to support community organizations through its Community Assistance Grant program, which was established in 1992. In the 2020-21 year of giving, JLPB gave $21,841 to the community, as well as 2,400-plus hours volunteered through more

than 140 community programs and events. Nonprofit organizations will know if they have been selected to receive a grant by May 1. For more information, or to apply for the Community Assistance Grant or the scholarships, visit www. jlpb.org/community or call (561) 689-7590.

Art Society Will Feature Marcia Greene

The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by stained glass artist Marcia Greene on Wednesday, April 13. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center and will open with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by Greene on stained glass design, achieving different effects with glass. The public is invited. COVID19 protocols will be observed. For more info., contact Laura Jaffe at presidentofwas@ gmail.com. Greene is originally from New York City. She received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts with an

emphasis on sculpture and jewelry design from SUNY Albany in 1971. When Greene began working with glass in 1978, she found it to be the ideal medium for her, as it incorporated the three-dimensional aspect of sculpture with the detail and glitter of jewelry making, and she has made it the focus of her art ever since. Besides utilizing thousands of types of glass, Greene enhances many pieces with metal accents and embellishments and other media, such as geodes, crystals, stones and shells. “Design inspiration is everywhere: nature, real life, photos, [my own] imagination,” she said, noting that her style can run the gamut from Victorian to modern abstract, making each work a dif-

ferent and fascinating experience. In addition to being an artist, Greene is a registered nurse, board-certified in psychiatry and mental health. She currently works in a local alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility. Greene is part of a therapeutic treatment team that encourages and guides clients with substance abuse and mental health issues to use various artistic mediums to create their own works of art to work through their issues. She believes that art and the act of creating has a healing effect on people. To learn more about Greene and her work, e-mail artynurse@gmail.com. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

ProMD Health Opens Wellington Office

ProMD Health Inc., a growing healthcare company specializing in non-invasive anti-aging techniques, such as Botox Cosmetics, recently announced that it has opened an office in Palm Beach County. ProMd will host a grand opening event Thursday, March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 12008 South Shore Blvd., Suite 101, in Wellington. “Wellington is an incredible market, and we do not believe established companies are serving it properly,” said Dr. George Gavrila, founder of ProMD. “While there is no shortage of providers in Wellington, nobody provides the expertise and service like we do. We are going to disrupt the way things are done.” ProMD’s mission is to bring a top tier of service to everyone in Wellington and Palm Beach County and understand what matters most to them on their aesthetic journey, Gavrila said. “We are committed to delivering service in a manner that will make our patients understand why

ProMD is different,” he said. “We pride ourselves on being involved and neighborly.” The new office, which employs four people, is led by Ashley Santamaria, a board-certified physician’s assistant who holds a master’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Scott Melamed, president and chief operating officer of ProMD, said the company is also looking at other locations in Florida, such as Jupiter and Fort Myers. “The Florida market is dynamic, and we want to expand our footprint,” Melamed said. As with all of its offices, ProMD will develop a strong philanthropic component in Wellington based on charities its patients support. ProMD sponsors organizations that range from Susan G. Komen to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to the local Parent Teacher Association. ProMD Health Inc. was founded by Gavrila in 2011 and is a leading aesthetic practice for its patients, a

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DOG SHOWS RETURN TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS EXPO CENTER

The Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Association held its AKC Dog Show from March 11 to March 13 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. This followed the Boca Raton Dog Club’s show held March 9-10. All ages took part in showing dogs, along with a presentation by the North American Diving Dogs and AKC Canine Good Citizen tests. There were also a wide variety of vendors on hand.

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The 19th annual JustWorld Gala, held Friday, March 11, surpassed all expectations, as the event returned to its traditional in-person setting at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington. With tremendous support from the equestrian community, new records were set for attendance, auction proceeds, and funding raised to support JustWorld’s life-changing projects for impoverished children in Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras and the United States. Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss returned as presenting sponsors, joined this year by Jennifer Oz LeRoy and her new Wellington restaurant, Maxwell’s Plum. Gala guests walked down the Yellow Brick Road into an Emerald City where The Wizard of Oz theme was ever-present. Learn more about the nonprofit at www.justworldinternational.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Wycliffe Residents Learn How Tennis Is Helping Kids In Israel

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, March 10, a group of athletic, young ambassadors from Israel — all talented tennis players — visited the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club for the “Playing for Peace & Beyond” tennis exhibition. During a 90-minute “showand-tell” tennis presentation on Wycliffe’s stadium court, the group of Israeli visitors provided personal testimonies about the positive power, influence and impact of their experiences as children with the Israel Tennis & Education Centers (ITEC). They also showcased their amazing shot-making skills on the court, which included dynamic backhands, powerful forehands and crisp volleys. These young athletic ambassadors are a byproduct of their countless hours on the ITEC tennis courts during their free time as children back in Israel. Their message of success, hope and inspiration, which they delivered with tennis racquets in hand, was well received by the crowd of more than 350 spectators in attendance. While at Wycliffe, the Israeli visitors were on a mission to share their own personal story of what’s being done in Israel at all 17 ITEC facilities and how those in attendance from Wycliffe can play a role in helping ITEC continue to provide a safe, secure, caring and instructional refuge for Israeli children. According to Yoni Yair, ITEC’s vice president of development, many disadvantaged children in Israel need a place to go after

school or on weekends in order to avoid getting involved in trouble. Fortunately, the 17 ITEC outlets have been serving as a safe haven for these children since the mid1970s. Yair has first-hand knowledge of the power of the ITEC experience, since he benefited from the program as a child. As a professional, he’s now busy generating financial support for ITEC so it can continue to provide a safe and nurturing place for future generations of children in Israel, from all walks of life. “Since 1976, we have impacted the lives of more than 500,000 children in Israel, which is one of the most conflicted regions in the world,” Yair said. “We serve 20,000 kids annually. We serve children from all walks of life in Israel.” Right now, children come from a wide variety of backgrounds — Jews, Muslim Arabs, Christian Arabs, Bedouins, Druze, and refugees from many countries around the world, such as Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Ukraine, Russia and the United States. At the ITEC facilities back in Israel, Yair says that tennis is used to get children physically active and to teach them how to live in harmony with people of different backgrounds. “At ITEC, we provide a quality of life that supports the game of life,” Yair explained. “Helping the children of Israel is what we do. With ITEC, children find an island of stability.” And many of those children have also become so good at tennis that they have earned scholarships in the U.S., which has given them

The ITEC tennis ambassadors with Yoni Yair and Wycliffe event chairs Harriet and Marty Ross. a chance to get a college education. But that’s just one of many beneficial by-products of what the ITEC experience provides. The tennis-racquet-wielding ambassadors from Israel all shared personal testimonies about the positive impact of ITEC on their lives. It made an impression on the Wycliffe crowd, which has hosted similar ITEC fundraising presentations four times in the last five years. Nadine Fahoum, a Muslim Arab, said that her life was transformed for the better by ITEC. “I learned that we can all live together, regardless of our backgrounds,” said Fahoum, who earned a college scholarship to Duke University with her tennisplaying skills. Jennifer Ibeto, 19, who is currently in the Israeli army, said that ITEC gave her key life skills. “At ITEC, I gained confidence. I learned about the importance

of an education, and everybody treated me like family,” Ibeto said. “I learned to never stop dreaming. I want to eventually study at a top college or university in the U.S.” The captain of the tennis troupe was Tamir Geva, 28, who learned the building blocks of life from ITEC. “I gained values and life skills from ITEC,” said Geva, who attended Wingate University in North Carolina on a tennis scholarship. “I learned how to live the game of life through the game of tennis.” There was also a short talk by 16-year-old Ben Barth from New York City, who is big believer in the power and influence of the ITEC program. He urged the audience to support ITEC, just as he did during his bar mitzvah in 2018, which he used to raise more than $60,000 for ITEC. “I love how ITEC supports co-

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existence,” Barth said. “The work of ITEC called to me. I think it’s a cool experience for kids. ITEC teaches respect and how we can live alongside one another.” The funds raised at Wycliffe are being specifically targeted to support the Youth at Risk, Girls Empowerment, Special Needs and Coexistence programs at the ITEC project in Arad, Israel, which is located on the outskirts of the Judean Desert. According to Yair, the game of tennis is a key part of the ITEC program in Arad, but it’s secondary in importance when compared to teaching children life skills, such as respect, cooperation and determination. Anybody interested in learning more about or supporting ITEC is encouraged to contact the ITEC Foundation office in Deerfield Beach at (954) 480-6333, ext. 222. For more information about ITEC, visit www.itecenters.org.

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Wellington High School Girls Soccer Team Wraps Stellar Season

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The 2021-22 high school soccer season is now complete, and the girls varsity soccer team from Wellington High School can remember the stellar season with great pride while using it as a motivator for next year and beyond. This year’s team, led by firstyear head coach Ashley Parrett, had an outstanding campaign filled with many superlatives: a 15-32 record, 12 shutouts, a district championship and a berth in the Class 7A regional finals. According to Parrett, next year’s team will be motivated by the simple slogan “be better.” When the horn sounded after the Class 7A, Region 3 final between the Wolverines and the Boca Raton High School Bobcats, the scoreboard said it all: Boca Raton 1, Wellington 0. As crushing as that loss may have been, it will serve as a motivator for the WHS team going into next season. In fact, it already has. “We’ll start summer conditioning in June, and that will get

us started for next season,” said Parrett, who was a soccer player at Cincinnati Christian University. This year’s team started strong and fast. In its first 11 games, the team had nine wins and two ties. As a unit, Wellington scored 41 goals and allowed just eight. Six of those wins were shutouts, led by sophomore goalkeeper Emma Filice. “She was amazing for us this season,” Parrett said. The Wolverines didn’t stumble until Jan. 11, when they lost 2-1 to William T. Dwyer High School. Wellington closed out the regular season with a pair of home shutouts against Jupiter High School and the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, which gave Parrett’s squad some momentum going into Class 7A, District 11 postseason tournament. Wellington took care of business in the district tournament with a pair of 8-0 mercy rule victories against Forest Hill High School in the semifinals on Feb. 1 and Royal Palm Beach High School in the district final on Feb. 3.

The Wellington High School girls varsity soccer team.

That district championship guaranteed Wellington at least two home games in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s single-elimination Class 7A, Region 3 tournament that started on Feb. 8 against West Boca Raton High School. The game was a rematch of a regular season game where Wellington prevailed 4-2 back on Nov. 29. Rematches are never easy, especially when the second game is a playoff. “I knew it was going to be a tough game,” Parrett recalled. Thanks to a second-half goal by senior midfielder Tyler Vance, Wellington prevailed 1-0. The second game of the regionals was another rematch. This time, Park Vista High School visited Wellington for the semifinal match on Feb. 11. Back on Jan. 5, Wellington traveled to Boynton Beach to play the Cobras, winning 1-0. This time, Wellington scored early and often. After 80 minutes of play, Wellington was the runaway winner, 7-0. In that game, five different players scored goals, led by sophomore Hannah Pahl, who bagged a hat trick. Parrett was not surprised that her team played so well. “Our coaching staff gave them a pep talk before the game and told them the expectation that they could do well,” Parrett said. “We had some momentum coming off that win against West Boca Raton.” Four days later, on Feb. 15, Wellington traveled to Boca Raton to play the Bobcats in the regional final. This was another rematch from the regular season. Back on Jan. 13, Boca Raton won 3-0. But rematches are always more competitive. This game was no different. Up for grabs was a berth in

the final four of the Class 7A girls state soccer tournament. According to Parrett, it had been about eight years since the Wellington girls soccer team had last played in a regional final. Parrett and her two assistant coaches — Haley Jenkins and Mario Rodrigues — reminded their team how good they were and that they were fully capable of defeating Boca Raton. “We had nothing to lose and everything to win,” Parrett said. “I told our team that the winner would be the one that played harder and gave the best effort.” The conditions for the game were far from ideal, as the winds were blowing at 40 miles per hour, and the mercury in the thermostat was dropping. “It was very windy and cold that night in Boca Raton,” Parrett recalled. Despite having the wind at their back in the first half, the Wolverines could not score a goal, but neither did Boca Raton. However, with 20 minutes left in the second half, Boca Raton did a quick corner kick. The ball was kicked toward the goal and deflected off the leg of a Wellington defender, and ended up at the back of the net, beyond the grasp of Wellington’s goalkeeper. Despite being down 1-0, Wellington responded. “We played hard in the last 20 minutes, despite having the wind in our face, and we never gave up. We kept attacking,” Parrett said. But Wellington’s efforts did not produce the necessary equalizer. Looking back on the season that produced a 15-3-2 record, Parrett has singled out the key performances of her four seniors: Tyler Vance, Isabella Esteves, Aileen

WHS soccer seniors (L-R) KerryAnne Farrell, Isabella Esteves, Tyler Vance and Aileen Aguirre. Aguirre, and KerryAnne Farrell. “Tyler was one of our team captains,” Parrett said. “She was an attacking midfielder who was always upbeat and always had a sense of urgency.” “Isabella was a central defender for our team,” Parrett said. “She was an anchor of our defense, always displayed a sense of motivation, and always had her head in the game.” “Aileen was our top goal scorer with 15 goals and four assists,” Parrett said. “She was always looking to improve.” “KerryAnne was one of our starting forwards,” Parrett said. “She scored eight goals this season.” Looking back, Parrett was cautiously optimistic that her squad would have a winning record, but

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By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Led by University of Tampa commit Gabby Mack, the Wellington High School girls varsity softball team is off to a torrid 7-0 start to begin the season. The Wolverines are doing what is necessary to win their games. They are getting timely hitting, hitting for power, playing strong defense and getting great pitching. Through their first seven games, the team has scored 74 runs and allowed only 16. In only one game did the opposition score more than three runs. That was the team’s 11-7 win on March 8 at South Fork. The key to that win was a nine-run sixth-inning rally by Wellington to take the lead and keep it. Other big rallies by Wellington took place in the game against Coral Reef on March 4. Trailing 3-2 going into the bottom of the sixth, Wellington rallied with

three runs to take a 5-3 lead. Coral Reef had no response, and Wellington walked away as winners. The most competitive game to date was Wellington’s home win against the Doral Academy Firebirds from Miami on March 11. In that game, Wellington trailed 2-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning. In the fifth and sixth innings, the game changed. Wellington scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game, and one run in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead for good, securing a 3-2 victory. Wellington head softball coach Mark Boretti is delighted at his squad’s level of play through the first seven games of the season. “It has been a true team effort this season,” Boretti said. “The seniors are leading the way, and they are getting great support from the underclassmen. This has been a fun team to watch play, and I’m enjoying it.” There are many statistical lead-

ers for Wellington this season. Five girls are batting .500 or better. Leading the way at a .545 clip is freshman Erynn Lowe. Mack is second at .529. Three other girls — freshman Shaelin Pagan, junior Kaitlyn Campbell and freshman Cheyenne Holman — are all batting .500. Five other players — junior Kylie McCann, junior Jordan White, freshman Emma Johnson, senior Emma Brinkmann and sophomore Angelina Mangini — are batting at least .400. Through Wellington’s first seven games, the overall team batting average is an even .400. In the power and production categories, Mack, who plays first base, is tied for first or second in nearly every offensive category. She is tied for second in runs scored (9), tied for first in hits (9), tied for first in walks (5), tied for first in RBIs (8), second in doubles (3) and first in home runs (2). In the all-important pitching

category, Brinkmann and White are both 3-0 on the season. Brinkmann’s earned run average is a stingy 0.70, while White’s earned run average is an impressive 1.38. In terms of strikeouts, Brinkmann has secured 13 while White has 26. Victoria Payne has the other victory for the team. The team has 12 stolen bases through the first seven games. Senior Morea Hodge leads the team with three steals. In addition to the strong play by Mack, Boretti has been particularly impressed by the play of Brinkman and Hodge. “Emma’s performance has been a big plus for the team, and Morea is having an outstanding season,” Boretti said. Looking ahead, Wellington will be tested when it plays a number of local rivals in the coming weeks — Palm Beach Central on March 31, Palm Beach Gardens on April 5, Park Vista on April 12 and Jupiter on April 21.

Wellington High School head softball coach Mark Boretti delivers a pre-game pep talk.

Seminole Ridge Students Earn Baseball And Diving Scholarships

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Seminole Ridge High School senior infielder Kyle Andrew will continue his academic studies and baseball career at the next level. After graduating from Seminole Ridge later this spring, he will pack his bags and head south to Miami Gardens to pursue a college degree and play baseball for the St. Thomas University Bobcats,

a member of the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Andrew, who plays both second base and shortstop, had a .356 batting average during his junior year. A defensive specialist, Andrew had only two errors during the entire 2021 season. Seminole Ridge head baseball coach Paul Brill feels that St. Thomas will be fortunate to have

Kyle Andrew of Seminole Ridge at bat.

such a dedicated and passionate student-athlete on the team. “Kyle is very dedicated. He’s a hard worker. He works extra hard on his hitting and fine-tuning his craft as middle infielder,” Brill said. “Kyle has great range and is a great leader on our team. He’s a boss man on the field.” Meanwhile, Seminole Ridge diver Bryson Hayden has accepted a scholarship offer from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York. Hayden will be on the college’s swimming and diving team. Hayden qualified for the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A state championships all four years as a high school student at Seminole Ridge. As a senior this past fall, Hayden was the regional champion and he finished eighth in the FHSAA’s Class 4A one-meter diving competition, which was held in Stuart at the Sailfish Splash Waterpark. According to Seminole Ridge diving coach Tim Snyder, Hayden is a rare diving talent. “Bryson arrived his freshman year with the potential to do very well in diving, including qualifying for the state championships, even though, up to then, he had no diving training,” Snyder said. “Over his four years at Seminole

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Seminole Ridge Girls Flag Football Squad Starts Season Strong

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report One of the most successful high school athletic programs in Palm Beach County is the girls flag football program at Seminole Ridge High School. Since 2003, when flag football became a girls varsity high school sport, the Hawks have won five state titles (2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016) and been the state runnerup on three other occasions (2014, 2017 and 2018). Last year’s team — with a record of 16-1 — made it to the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 2A final four in Jacksonville, losing in the state semifinals to Davie’s Western High School 19-6 last May. Athletic excellence is the annual expectation for flag football at Seminole Ridge. Only one Florida school has more state championships in flag football than Seminole Ridge. It’s Robinson High School from Tampa, which has six state titles. The current season is off to a great start for the Hawks. They opened up with four consecutive victories. To date, the Seminole Ridge offense has been prolific. The team is averaging nearly 40 points per game. Meanwhile, the defense did not allow a single score in the first four games, which were shutouts. Seminole Ridge girls varsity flag football head coach Scott O’Hara, now in his seventh year leading the program, is delighted with the play of his squad this season. “We had a good start to our season and have a promising group this year, led by six seniors,” O’Hara said. “There are some

tough teams out there, so more improvement is needed.” One of the big voids that O’Hara had to fill this year was at quarterback. Lost to graduation last spring was Haylie Young, who is now playing flag football at Keiser University in West Palm Beach. This year’s new quarterback is last year’s center, Alex Wilson. In Seminole Ridge’s 14-game regular season schedule, there are two big games circled on the calendar. On Saturday, April 9, the Hawks will play two Tampa-area high schools with powerhouse flag football teams: Alonso and Robinson. Despite being in Class 1A, Robinson has been the strongest team in Florida in recent years, winning six out of the last seven FHSAA Class 1A titles. Alonso won the FHSAA’s Class 2A title in 2018 and 2019. Those two games will be a great test for O’Hara’s team. They will be played at a neutral field, at the Land O’Lakes Recreation Complex, located just north of Tampa. If the Hawks are going to advance to this year’s FHSAA Class 2A final four on May 13-14 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, O’Hara will be looking for on-the-field leadership from his six seniors: Danielle Alexis (receiver and linebacker), Sophia Caprio (receiver and cornerback), Alyssa Hill (receiver and linebacker), Rylee Jones (receiver and safety), Nicole Pena (receiver and cornerback) and Alex Wilson (quarterback and linebacker). “We have six incredible seniors, and I’m so proud of each of them, as they uniquely impact our team in such a positive way,” O’Hara said. “They set the tone for the rest of our players and inspire

Alex Wilson is serving as quarterback on this year’s team.

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each teammate to be their very best in every practice and game we compete in.” Each of those seniors will play a key role between now and a potential sixth FHSAA state championship in mid-May. “Danielle is a tough, physical pass catcher and defender who had a couple key interceptions in our preseason tourney in Tampa,” O’Hara said. “She brings confidence, enthusiasm and team play to our squad as a gifted senior contributor.” “Sophia is the ultimate winner and leader who participates in more school activities as a studentathlete than anyone I’ve ever coached,” O’Hara said. “She treats everyone with compassion, loves to compete and is an unbelievable two-way player who always strives to get better.” “Alyssa is an incredibly talented offensive and defensive player who leads by example on the gridiron,” O’Hara said. “She creates big plays on both sides of the ball and is being counted on immensely for the success of this year’s squad.” “Rylee is a very dependable, big-game player who has a knack for being in the right place at crucial times in games,” O’Hara said. “Her consistency and aptitude on the field always make her a valuable part of our group as an overseer of our underclassmen.” “Nicole simply always makes plays,” O’Hara said. “Whether it’s a key pick to stop the opponent’s momentum or the defining catch in a game-winning drive, Nicole always comes through for us. She doesn’t miss practice and leads by example. She is the ultimate model of what a student-athlete should be.” “Alex is a leader who takes charge during practices and games. She is a perfectionist and is constantly doing anything and everything she can do to improve her play and that of our team,” O’Hara said. “She is filling huge shoes at quarterback with the graduation of Haylie Young from last season, but Alex doesn’t ever back down from a challenge. She will be a true asset to any college she decides to play for next season.” In addition to the six seniors on the team, O’Hara has four juniors, two sophomores and one freshman who have formed a talented supporting cast. “Our squad is immensely upgraded with juniors

The Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football team is one of the strongest in the state. Cayley Chieffalo, Kyarra Howard, Chelsea Nedoroscik and Jaida Salguero; sophomores Lily Locke and Angelina Sanchez; and freshman Dakota Parks,” O’Hara said. While O’Hara may be the head

coach, it’s not a one-man show on the sidelines. “We are also extremely fortunate to have the outstanding coaching of assistant Ron Taylor and the incredible help of team mom

Carrie Chieffalo,” O’Hara said. With an undefeated 4-0 start to the season, one of the most successful high school athletic programs in Palm Beach County is continuing to get better.

WRESTLERS EARN STATE TITLES

The Wellington Wrestling Club brought four members to the Florida Amateur Wrestling Association (FAWA) state championships last weekend and all of them were able to place in the top four in their respective divisions. Leading the way and earning state titles were Bryson Tabors (8U, 45 pounds) and Mac Andrews (14U, 160 pounds). Also placing for Wellington were Jacob Pellecer (14U, 114 pounds) and James Kosza (16U, 132 pounds). The Wellington Wrestling Club begins its spring session next week and practices at Village Park in Wellington. For more information about joining, contact coach Travis Gray at travis.gray@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 827-8595. Shown above are Bryson Tabors (left) and Mac Andrews (right).

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Great Futures Polo Day Raises $300,000 To Support Local Children

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hosted its ninth annual Great Futures Celebrity Polo Charity Cup & Brunch on Sunday, March 6 at the Grand Champions Polo Club, raising $300,000 to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. Marc and Melissa Ganzi and Olexa Celine led the charge as co-chairs for the fundraising event. The annual event was held to honor longtime supporter of the Wellington club, the late Neil S. Hirsch. “Our annual Great Futures Polo Day event was even more special this year because we were able to honor Neil and the impact he has had on the community,” President and CEO of the Boys

& Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Jaene Miranda said. “We are always honored to have our supporters gather to benefit our club children and to continue the legacy that Neil left behind.” Grand Champions was the host of the afternoon’s celebrity polo match featuring honorary event chairs Nacho Figueras and Nic Roldan. Team Grand Champions featuring Figueras took home the title, winning the overall competition. The Equuleus team came in second place, Aspen Valley came in third place and Sebilion came in fourth place. The celebrity polo match was followed by a lunch at the new Grand Champions Pavilion. Guests gathered to participate in

a dynamic live auction that featured polo in Aspen, a WhipJets private jet charter and the most sought-after item of the day, Nacho Figueras autographed game-worn jerseys and lessons. The Wellington Youth of the Year runner-up Alonza Lloyd shared his club experience with the audience in an impressively eloquent speech. This year’s sponsors included Olexa Celine of Sebilion Farm, Joe and Diana Di Menna of the Equuleus Polo Team, Marc and Melissa Ganzi of the Grand Champions Polo Club and Aspen Valley Polo, Dr. Laura DeLuca, Land Rover Palm Beach, Polo Gear, the Desich Family, PNC Bank, the Wellington Agency, BMO Wealth Management, Roberto Coin and WhipJets.

Genevieve Rohner Becomes Youngest Para-Dressage Rider

Genevieve Rohner recently became age-eligible to compete internationally, though she has been riding 10 years. Supported by the Metropolitan Equestrian Team’s (MET) Equine Opportunity Program (EOP), Rohner became the youngest classified para-dressage equestrian globally on March 10. When she rode down centerline in her first international event at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, she became the youngest global para-dressage competitor. Rohner, 14, a Grade IV competitor, was born a 28-week premature triplet and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, sensory integration disorder (autism spectrum), amblyopia and misaligned right leg bones. She began riding for therapy at age four with one of her brothers, who had a stroke at birth and was also diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism. When recent circumstances prevented Rohner from riding her own mount, MET, an affiliate of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, along with C.J. Law, head coach of the Mt. Holyoke College Equestrian Team, stepped in. They connected Rohner with Barton Patrick, trainer of Mika McKinney’s former mount, Phoenix. McKinney, a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and an equestrian team member, was a Grade V para-equestrian from Maine. McKinney died in 2019 from os-

Para-dressage rider Genevieve Rohner teosarcoma. Her dream had been of more than 850 entrants. In 2020, to compete at the highest level she rode to first place in both of in para-dressage. On Phoenix, her Emerging Athlete events at the Rohner will fulfill the first step in U.S. Equestrian Federation hosted her dream to compete for Team Adequan 2020 Para Dressage USA at the 2024 Paralympics in Championships. Paris, while bringing Phoenix Currently training with Tokyo full circle by completing with the Paralympics bronze medalist mare what McKinney was unable Kate Shoemaker in Florida, with to finish. whom Rohner will also compete in In 2021, Rohner received a full March, and Annie Sweet in Utah, day clinic with Olympic silver Rohner will also compete with medalist Adrienne Lyle, the grand Tokyo gold medalist Rodolpho prize in a Dressage Today contest Riskalla of Brasil.

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Wellington Native Serves Aboard Floating Airport USS Carl Vinson

Petty Officer 2nd Class Logan Peluso, a native of Wellington, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Peluso joined the Navy six years ago. Today, he serves as an electronics technician (nuclear). “I joined the Navy because I had a desire to protect and serve my country,” Peluso said. Growing up in Wellington, Peluso attended Wellington High School and graduated in 2016. Today, Peluso relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Wellington to succeed in the military. “My hometown taught me to be respectful to everyone and separate work from home,” Peluso said. These lessons have helped Peluso while serving in the Navy. Aircraft carriers provide unique capabilities and survivability. They are a powerful exhibition of the U.S. Navy’s legacy of innovation, technological evolution and maritime dominance. USS Carl Vinson, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea. With more than 5,000 sailors, Carl Vinson is a self-contained mobile airport.

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Student Fashions Necklaces As Gifts For Hospital Staffers

Kai Greenberg, an 11-year-old safety patroller at Discovery Key Elementary School, recently surprised the nurses at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital with homemade creations. As a service project, Greenberg found some upcycled items on a community web site and decided to decorate and fashion the pieces into necklaces for the staff at the hospital.

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“[Palms West Hospital] has a special place in our heart,” said his mother, Denise. Greenberg had surgery and was treated in the PICU there when he was 14 months old. “Throughout the pandemic, we know the nurses have worked extremely hard and give everything. I never could do what they do,” she said. “We just thought it would be sweet to do something for them.”

Kai Greenberg made necklaces for hospital staff members.

BRONCOS RAISE BIG MONEY DURING DANCE MARATHON

On Feb. 26, Palm Beach Central High School held its annual Dance Marathon, which raises money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network in conjunction with the University of Florida. The school raised more than $81,000 — an incredible accomplishment in today’s economic environment. More than 28 local restaurants donated delicious trays of food, and more than 20 community businesses contributed money and gift certificates to help make the miracles happen. The money raised by students and families throughout this school year and during the event will go directly to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.

At the recent Great Charity Challenge Art Exhibition, Wellington Elementary School received $1,000 for their display and also won an additional award of $500 for the best elementary school art piece. The display was designed by the school’s fifth-grade art club students. The piece celebrates the diversity in the world. Shown here are some of the members of the club. (L-R) Art teacher Erica Bordonaro, Melinda Regotti, Juliana Martin, Jack Withrow, Cailee Carvalho and Liliana Kozlowski.

PBSC Announces Money-Back Guarantee Degree Programs

Palm Beach State College recently announced its Money-Back Guarantee programs. Nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory care, welding, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration mechanics/ installers, electrician and welding were presented as the inaugural Money-Back Guarantee programs by PBSC President Ava L. Parker at the February board meeting in Belle Glade. Students who enroll and complete any of the Money-Back Guarantee programs, who are not employed within six months after graduation, are now eligible to request a refund of their tuition. The Money-Back Guarantee program is a part of House Bill 1507 and the Reimagining Education and Career Help Act (REACH), which was passed last legislative session.

“We proudly stand behind our commitment to our students and our business community to graduate students who are prepared and ready to go right to work after successfully completing their programs,” Parker said. “As the primary provider of healthcare workers and workforce training for adults in Palm Beach County, we believe that by stepping up and announcing the programs, we will increase enrollment because students know that they will get a job when they complete their program.” Palm Beach State College contributes $1.1 billion in annual economic impact to Palm Beach County and offers 130 programs of study across its five campus locations in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves

and Palm Beach Gardens. There are opportunities for meaningful employment and high wages in the careers available in these programs. “Ensuring the REACH act and the governor’s vision for quality education and workforce-ready skills is our highest priority,” CareerSource CEO Julia Dattolo said. “CareerSource Palm Beach County supports the college’s efforts and believes the mandatory delivery improvements will lead to a more robust economy. Additionally, we believe these career pathways will allow the college to attract and retain graduating talent within our county.” To learn more about how PBSC is meeting the state’s workforce demands or these in-demand careers, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu.

American Academy To Host ‘Understanding Your Child’s Educational Diagnosis’

American Academy will host “Understanding Your Child’s Educational Diagnosis,” a virtual event via Zoom on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. This event is part of American Academy’s monthly program, “Experts in Learning Differences: A Speaker Series.” Hosted by Alexandra Rollins, admissions director of the American Academy program, the expert speaker for the March event is Dr. David A. Yudell, a licensed clinical psychologist. Finding the “gift within” a child is essential to building confidence and success in school and life.

In this episode of “Experts in Learning Differences,” Yudell will explain how to understand and use educational evaluations to uncover weaknesses and highlight strengths in order to enhance a child’s schooling and benefit his or her academic and social achievements. Throughout his discussion, Yudell will provide evidence-based, scientifically proven and effective tools that motivate a child’s entire support system to work together toward improvement and advancement. “Every individual needs an area in which to shine, particularly

those with difficulties in school. Educational evaluations provide a snapshot of a child’s unique abilities in order to reinforce strengths and ensure that self-esteem, motivation and ambition are not thwarted,” Yudell said. Yudell practices in Broward and Palm Beach counties. He specializes in both child and adult pathology and has extensive experience completing psychological evaluations and testing in private and public schools, the Division of Disability, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and in private practice. He received his doctorate in clinical

psychology from Nova Southeastern University and holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from NSU and a master’s degree in counseling from Seton Hall. The speaker series is streamed live virtually, as well as available for viewing following each event. The purpose of the speaker series is to educate families about topics that relate to mild learning differences and are relevant today. All of the speakers are experts in the various disciplines of each topic. The American Academy’s goal is to provide families with a safe space to ask questions and strengthen

their knowledge about how to ensure the success of their child. For more information about the speaker series, visit www. ah-americanacademy.com/speaker-series. American Academy is a college preparatory program for advanced students with mild learning differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD and auditory processing. The program is on the campus of American Heritage Schools, the class sizes are smaller, and the teachers are licensed and certified in teaching special education for students with mild learning differences.

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Global Equestrian Group Acquires Show Grounds Live, Gold Coast Feed

Global Equestrian Group recently announced that it has acquired two new companies to expand and support its U.S. market operations. Located in Wellington, Gold Coast Feed is the official feed and bedding supplier of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Servicing those at the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds in the winter, Gold Coast Feed also distributes yearround to farms in Wellington and the surrounding areas. “We see tremendous potential in Gold Coast Feed,” Global Equestrian Group CEO Andreas Helgstrand said. “The company has a prime location and good range of quality products. Gold Coast Feed already supplies PBIEC, so we are familiar with the company and its services. By adding this company to our group, we can enhance

both service level and our great outreach to the equestrian market in Florida.” ShowGrounds LLC (ShowGroundsLive.com) is located in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, and operates as the show management and streaming provider for equestrian events across the United States and Canada. The company currently assists 17 major showgrounds in operating their results, schedules, orders, videos and more. Show Grounds Live has a considerable content library with more than one million videos and accommodates more than 200,000 unique streaming users. The organization employs more than 25 people, including seasonal video operators. “The Show Grounds Live platform fits perfectly with our group,” Helgstrand said. “We have already started an extensive journey on digitalization, and acquiring Show

The Gold Coast Feed storefront in Wellington. Grounds Live will allow us to take another huge step on this path. With the combined efforts of Show Grounds Live and Global Equestrian Group, we can lift the equestrian event experience to a

completely new level.” In the coming months, the two new companies will be integrated into the group, and all companies look forward to serving both existing and new customers.

Crunch Franchise To Open New Location In Wellington

Crunch Franchise recently announced the upcoming summer 2022 opening of Crunch Wellington, a multi-million-dollar, 28,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Wellington will be located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd., occupying the space of the former Ultima Fitness in the Wellington Plaza. Prospective members can visit www.crunch.com/locations/ wellington now to reserve their founder rate, beginning at $9.99 per month, with $0 enrollment fees. The first 500 founding members will also receive a free t-shirt, discounts on both small group and personal training, and more. Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Wellington will offer top-quality cardio and strength-training equipment, a group fitness studio, the HIITZone, a hot yoga studio, a cycling studio, dry saunas, HydroMassage beds, spacious locker rooms and more. Crunch Wellington is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in fitness. The team currently owns and operates 36 locations in Florida and Atlanta with 16 more in development in the southeast. “We are extremely

excited about sharing the unique experience of the Crunch brand with the residents surrounding our newest location in Wellington,” CEO Tony Scrimale said. “We hope our ‘no judgments’ mentality and memberships starting as low as $9.99 a month will bring a new energy to the community.” Crunch is known for its innovative group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week, including BodyWeb with TRX, Zumba,

Cardio Tai Box, Yoga Body Sculpt and Fat Burning Pilates. Members looking for additional guidance or motivation can utilize the HIITZone, a proprietary high-intensity interval group training program. CR Fitness is a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness. The company is rapidly expanding its club footprint throughout Florida and Georgia and is led by a veteran management team. Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by

fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of “no judgments.” Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways; working it out at the same place together. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves more than 1.8 million members with 400 gyms worldwide in 30 states, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Spain. For more info., visit www.crunch.com.

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HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has named its most recent Daisy and BEE Award winners. Mercedes Kelly, a registered nurse in telemetry, was nominated for the national Daisy Award by the daughter of a patient who was in her care. “She treated my mama as if she was one of her loved ones in the hospital,” the nomination stated. “I was so relieved I knew my mom had a family member there to care for her when I could not be at the hospital to advocate for her.” The Daisy Award honors “the super-human work nurses do for patients and families every day,” according to the Daisy Foundation.

Visit www.daisyfoundation.org to learn more. Teresa Mercado, a unit secretary, was selected as the BEE Award winner. “You can hear her smile through the phone,” her nomination stated. “She treats patients and their families like her own; she looks out for the well-being and safety of the staff; and she greets everyone who steps foot in the unit with a positive attitude.” The BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) Award is a nationally recognized award that recognizes team members outside of nursing for going above and beyond to care for patients, visitors and each other.

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This Easter, Jodi and Darrin Swank invite the local community to be a part of their family with a beautiful brunch on their hydroponic farm featuring canapes and a three-course menu from Chef Emerson Frisbee. Kids have plenty of space to run around on the farm enjoying activities like jump rope, tug of rope, bubble making, ring toss and an adult-supervised craft corner. They will love the farm’s baby piglets and sheep. And of course, no Easter is complete without an egg hunt. Parents can indulge in bottom-

less mimosas, bloody Marys and craft beers while enjoying live music under the giant pole barn, well protected from the sun and the rain. Advance tickets are required and cost $120 for adults, and $50 for children 4 to 12. Children under 4 are admitted free. The brunch will take place on Sunday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at Swank Specialty Produce, located at 14311 North Road in Loxahatchee. For additional information, or to RSVP, visit www. swankspecialtyproduce.com and click on “Swank Farm Brunch.”

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Are you a Wellington resident 65 or older who requires non-medical assistance? We serve Wellington and Royal Palm Beach Seniors for Free. Call 561-568-8818 or visit WellingtonCares.Org Wellington Cares, is a 501 (c) 3 community based not-for-profit organization committed to coordinating volunteers of all ages serving in a time exchange format to enable persons age 65 or older who require assistance to remain in their home with the support of the Wellington community residents and local organizations.

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So, here’s a story I forgot to share... Just after New Year’s Eve, my husband Mark and I were invited to a child’s birthday party, because, well, we’re always invited to children’s birthday parties. It’s because we’re like giant children who can catch runaway balloons before they get too far and (this is key) are constantly cleaning up the area. Because of the pandemic (“The Coveeny,” as one of the kids called it), this particular party was held in two adjoining hotel rooms and the hotel pool — mostly the pool. It was great. The holidays were over, so nobody was there except the participants, their parents, and us. The parents commandeered the hot tub, and the kids had the entire pool all to themselves. The

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The Sonic BOOMER screaming! The splashing! The screaming! The swimming! The screaming! Once the kids were duly exhausted, the party moved upstairs where a plastic tablecloth had been placed over the bed, a cake and small buffet graced the tablecloth, and a bunch of presents had been arranged nicely on the room’s desk. The kids ran

next door to change out of their wet things and, when they were done, Mark and I went in to pick up all the swimsuits off the floor and hang them over the shower rod. We know our place. Back in the party room, things were already in full swing. It’s a good thing nobody else was in that hotel. The noise level was high; the buffet looked like one of those movie scenes where an out-ofcontrol police car has crashed into the fruit cart; and the candles on the cake were being lit and quickly blown out before the fire sprinklers got a whiff of them. Together with some more practical gifts, the birthday girl received a small cotton candy machine and a large face-painting kit, so soon we all had cones of spun sugar

in one hand and grease crayons in the other. I know it’s not very mature of me, but I love this kind of thing. I was especially touched when one little boy stared up at me expectantly and announced, “I want to be a leopard” — as if I knew how to accomplish that. I mean, I’ve never even seen a leopard up close (thank goodness), but one tries. Across the room, a little girl was turning Mark into a red and black ladybug around his mustache. The phones were out as the adults Googled things like “Batman,” “clown” and “lion” while the kids confidently went freestyle. Suddenly, the cotton candy machine broke down mid-cone. Tragedy! Devastated, the coneless kid started crying,

and the noise level went up even more as various repair theories were desperately shouted out. A search was launched for the instruction book. Mark quietly excused himself and fled to the hotel bar. I couldn’t blame him. He’d been good for so long. Eventually, the machine was fixed, the party ended, and the children’s faces were washed back to normal. As they fell happily asleep in the next room, their parents and I cracked open a bottle of wine. We were sitting around chatting when Mark returned from the bar. He was noticeably calmer. He’d downed at least one scotch and watched a whole football game. And the bartender hadn’t said a word about him looking like a ladybug.

New Amazon Prime Series ‘Reacher’ Is A Well-Made Diversion The new limited series Reacher on Amazon Prime is a great bit of pulp fiction. If you like the old Clint Eastwood movies, either the Dirty Harry or Man With No Name films, this eight-part series is for you. It is tough; there are more than a few killings and many realistic fights. We haven’t seen much like this in a long time. Perhaps that’s why I enjoyed it so much. It’s based on the Reacher series of books by Lee Child and it basically followed the premise of his first book, Killing Floor, quite well. As a result, there was tight plotting and many twists and turns, as well as well-crafted characters. Forget your regular cops and robbers shows where everything ends well in less than an hour. Here the complications, and deaths, keep coming. Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is a huge (6-foot-4) ex-army major from the

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler military police who has been honorably discharged and now just wanders around the country. One day, in the town of Margrave, Georgia, he has walked in and gone to a diner where he is promptly arrested for murder. Within a short time, it is clear that he could not have done it, but is sent to prison along with a banker who has confessed. It was a setup to have them killed by a group of prisoners, but Reacher, in an incredible fight scene, beats all of them. He then teams up with the local

police chief, Finlay (Malcolm Goodwin), a former Boston detective with a few past ghosts of his own, and young officer Roscoe Conklin (Willa Fitzgerald… yes, Roscoe is female) to hunt down the killer. Along the way, he finds out many of the town’s secrets, including quite a bit of corruption. The town’s mayor, Grover Teale (Bruce McGill), fires almost all the cops and takes over as interim chief to protect the bad guys. And heads are broken, people, both good and bad, die. Things do get a bit complicated for Reacher, but the show is done well enough that viewers can readily follow. One issue that came up in making the series was the size of the lead. A few Reacher movies had already been made with Tom Cruise in the lead. Although a really fine actor, able to do his own stunts, he could not make up for the fact that at 5-foot-7, he was far too small to play a

man so large and tough that people naturally backed away from him if they could manage it. Ritchson, however, is close to the right height and has all the requisite bulk to be quite believable when smacking whole groups of people. Amazon Prime should be congratulated for the high technical quality of the series. While too many movies and series made for streaming look like they’ve been done by searching for ways to save money at the cost of artistic validity, these eight episodes (each with a different director) have great lighting, realistic sets and a large number of people, as required by the plot. In a series, even though limited to eight episodes, it makes viewing far easier. The cast is also very good. Ritchson is quite believable in the part. Granted, Reacher is really stoic, but he carries it off nicely and is believable, even in the sec-

tions where there is no action. But when you have a lead who doesn’t change much emotionally, it means that the other actors have to change more as a contrast. Goodwin is exceptional. At first he seems like a possible villain, but soon we understand that he’s really a good guy, a caring cop, who is haunted by past actions. Fitzgerald is a wonder. She’s in a tricky part: first, suspicious cop, then sidekick, then romantic partner, then back to sidekick and hero. She is great. The always reliable McGill has a part that allows him to really let go and have some acting fun. I also liked Chris Webster as a key goon. This was a really well-written series, which has already been renewed for another season. Since there are more than two dozen Reacher books, it could go one for a long time. As long as it stays well-written and acted, it will be great to watch. If you have Amazon Prime, don’t miss it!

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