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SUNSET POLO & WHITE PARTY AT IPC

It has to be safety first when it comes to plans for the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors agreed at a special meeting on Wednesday, March 10. That means plans for a covered arena will have to be shelved for now with the focus shifted to improved fencing. Page 3

Horses & Hounds Hosts Tri-County Fundraiser

The 12th annual Horses and Hounds Charitable Trust fundraiser hosted by Jeri Caprio and Dr. Jane Bistline was held Sunday, March 21 at Hounds & Horses Farm in the Homeland community. The money raised will help Tri-County Animal Rescue care for dogs needing adoption. There was a fun dog costume contest and parade, along with professional dog portrait photography, vendors and more. Page 13

Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo & White Party “Special Edition: Latin America,” presented by Lugano Diamonds, was held Thursday, March 18 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The money raised will help alleviate the suffering of working equines and the people who depend on them in the poorest parts of the world. Shown above are Janice Smith, Larry Coyle and Mari Pati. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Sparks Fly As Reshaped Lox Groves Town Council Meets

Eagle Scout Noah Borges Places Flag Retirement Box At Park

Area Hoops Star Jahnae Midget Honored At Basketball Tourney

During this month’s March Madness youth basketball tournament in Wellington, co-hosted by the Wellington Wolves travel basketball organization and U.S. Amateur Basketball, there were 97 teams competing in 17 age groups. But the biggest spotlight was focused on a girl who didn’t even play in this year’s tournament — former Wellington Wolves standout Jahnae Midget. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS..........................21 - 24 PEOPLE................................. 25 BUSINESS............................. 27 COLUMNS............................. 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 30 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report There’s a new lineup on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, but the core issues dividing the group — road paving, commercial development and private property rights — remain the same, and it didn’t take long for those differences to resurface. At the council’s Tuesday, March 16 meeting — the first since the Tuesday, March 9 municipal election — Mayor Lisa El-Ramey departed the dais, but not before issuing a warning to her former colleagues. “The election was no means a strong statement on the direction of the town,” she said. “I hope for the sake of bringing this town and its residents together, council members will review their roles as leaders in the community and conduct themselves accordingly.” El-Ramey, an equestrian profes-

sional who already is considering a bid for one of two council positions open in 2022, also questioned the ethics of some sitting council members. Newly elected Councilwoman Marianne Miles, who defeated El-Ramey by 14 votes, was sworn in and took her seat. Vice Mayor Marge Herzog shifted to the center of the dais to serve as acting mayor. A new mayor will be tapped from among the sitting council members at a future meeting to fill the largely ceremonial position. Also sworn-in for a new term was Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia, who defeated former Councilman Dave DeMarois in this month’s election. Miles thanked her supporters. “Everyone up here has a voice and a vote,” she said. But over the course of the meeting, Miles expressed frustration that the council was unable to find

consensus on a number of issues, especially related to the frequently poor and sometimes dangerous conditions of the town’s miles of canal-side dirt roads. “I don’t know what to say about adults who act like kids,” she said. “I don’t know what it is going to take… one more death in our canals?” As the meeting progressed, Maniglia pressed Town Manager Jamie Titcomb and Town Attorney James Brako to clarify with an eye toward strengthening the town’s right to restrict traffic through the community. Maniglia reiterated her concern that developers owning parcels north of the town might attempt to use C Road as a cut-through to Southern Blvd. By council consensus, Titcomb and Brako were directed to look into how the town’s rights regarding traffic flow could be See LOX COUNCIL, page 14

Council Leaves Wellington Green ‘Conservation’ Label Unchanged

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council discovered Tuesday, March 23 that sometimes not to decide is to decide. When faced with correcting a map error that once fixed could lead to the development of wetland parcels near the Mall at Wellington Green, the council decided to take no action, leaving the area’s master plan map unchanged. The decision came after more than three hours of discussion, which included presentations by village staff, the developer and comments from dozens of residents, with public sentiment decidedly against the change. The South Florida Water Management District apparently

couldn’t agree on the matter either regarding the proper designated use of the land, deadlocking when it considered a related item. It is the rematch of a matter last heard in 2019 that attracted lots of attention due to a single word with a deep meaning. That word is “conservation.” It’s printed on a map in the master plan document, and its message contradicts the words describing the map in the master plan, which has the final legal say. Meeting records do not indicate any decision to add the word “conservation,” and the other land with the same legal zoning does not bear this written designation on the map. Yet it has See WETLANDS, page 14

GREAT FUTURES POLO

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 2021 Great Futures Polo Day was held on Sunday, March 14 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. The Celebrity Polo Cup featured Nacho Figueras, Nic Roldan and Nacho Novillo Astrada leading teams of young polo players. There was also a private field-side brunch and live auction. The event raised $180,000 to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. Shown above are Julie Kime, Christine Martin, Nic Roldan and Olexa Celine. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Growth In Variant Strains A Expansion Planned Concern For County Officials For Aldi Store In Royal Palm Beach

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report While local health officials work alongside county, state and federal organizations to get Palm Beach County residents vaccinated with one of the three FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine options, looming concerns cloud the forecast. As state and federal agencies continue to adjust their vaccine requirements, Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County Director Dr. Alina Alonso was back before the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, March 23 for an update that included warnings against dropping your guard, even after being vaccinated. “I want to talk about the COVID-19 variant report. This is very concerning,” said Alonso, as she shared a frequently updated map from the CDC. “When we came last time, we were in the 600s, even with Michigan. We are now at 1,070 [variant] cases in Florida. The total variants [in

the U.S.] are 6,638, so about onesixth of the total variants belong to our state.” To break the numbers down further, most of the variant cases are in Broward County. “This is very serious, because if the variant becomes the predominant virus, that means it spreads much easier. It’s not more lethal, but it does spread quicker,” Alonso said. “Instead of getting one or two people sick with the virus now, this will get four or five people sick at one time.” Alonso believes the fact that Florida is hub for international travel is partly to blame for the spike in variants. She also discussed the spring break crowds and problems going on further south, particularly in Miami-Dade County. “I’ve lived here all my life. I’ve gone to spring break, so I know what it is like. But this was something nobody’s ever seen before. They had to shut down and put in a curfew,” she said. “So, I

encourage all our businesses, all our population, to realize we are not out of the woods yet. We have got to wear our masks, we have got to watch our distance and we have to enforce this. You have to hold yourself back.” Alonso also explained that variants are only tested when suspected outbreaks occur. The process includes three steps: the department of health asks for local approval to recognize the suspicion of variant cases, then that information goes to the state for approval and eventually to the CDC for actual testing. “We know for a fact there are a lot more variants than what we have tested because not every positive case gets tested for this,” Alonso said. “The fear is [the variant] will become the predominant virus. It has in Europe.” Because Alonso’s department has aggressively requested more vaccines from the state’s supply, the county continues moving See VIRUS, page 4

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Plans are in the works for the Royal Palm Beach location of popular food store Aldi to get a new wing. The expansion plan received unanimous approval from the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 23, which moved the measure forward to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. The store on State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach, next to the company’s regional distribution center, received board approval to modify the parking lot and expand the building. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien presented the application to the commission, and Aldi representatives were available via telephone to answer any questions. O’Brien said that the 1,416-square-foot expansion will

be to the south side of the building, which is the front portion facing SR 7. “The applicant seeks to reconfigure the parking area to increase the number of spaces,” O’Brien said. The proposal closes the existing entrance and moves it to the south side of the parking lot, removing one row of parking and adding another, so the net result is a gain of 92 parking spots. The parking lot will receive additional landscaping where the changes are made. Aldi has worked through various issues regarding the relatively small addition. “Staff recommends approval of the project,” O’Brien said. Founded in 1961 in Germany and opening its first store in the U.S. some 45 years ago, Aldi built a distribution center in Royal Palm Beach and opened a store on SR 7 See ALDI, page 4

World Cup Invitation A Shock For Rider Sahar Hirosh

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report One of the most difficult equestrian competitions to qualify for is the FEI World Cup Finals. So, Wellington resident and dressage rider Sahar Daniel Hirosh was shocked to receive an e-mail inviting him and 18-year-old gelding Whitman to compete in Gothenburg, Sweden in late March and early April of this year, representing his home country of Israel. “I wasn’t sure if it was a mistake or not. I didn’t expect it. It wasn’t even on my agenda,” Hirosh said. “I was aiming for the European Championship. I didn’t think that the World Cup would be an option because qualifying is harder.”

Hirosh sent three e-mails requesting confirmation before he was willing to celebrate and was greeted with the response of a smiley face and clarification — “Yes, you did qualify.” The first person Hirosh shared the wonderful news with was Whitman’s owners, Salomon and Jane Suwalsky. “I could not make it without the owners’ support and the whole team,” said Hirosh, who gave most of the credit to his equine partner. “In every [equestrian] sport, at the end of the day, the horse has to want to do it with you. The horses are so amazing with their ability to connect, and if you treat them right, they just give you their heart.”

One huge issue that came up immediately was the cost for such a trip. The FEI does provide some funds, but to transport a horse and rider around the world and back is nearly $40,000. “I remember when we got the call, with Israel being a small country, we didn’t have the funds, so it was troublesome. I told my partner, and he’s so supportive. He said, ‘Don’t worry, you are going to make it there.’ We managed to raise the funds within 48 hours,” Hirosh recalled. Friends and supporters from around the world rallied and raised the funds for Hirosh and Whitman to make their historic journey. Receiving the invitation is an See HIROSH, page 7

Israeli rider Sahar Daniel Hirosh at the AGDF in Wellington.

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Wellington Salutes The Healthcare Heroes At Local Hospitals

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council issued a proclamation Tuesday, March 23 recognizing local healthcare workers who have responded over the past year to the needs of area residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read into the record by Village Clerk Chevelle Addie, the measure specifically recognized the workers from Wellington Regional Medical Center and Palms West Hospital for their service to Wellington and the surrounding communities. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the essential services provided by area healthcare professionals and facilities has been more important than ever before,” Addie read. “Staff and frontline workers at Wellington Regional Medical Center and Palms West Hospital work hard every day to protect and care for their patients, often risking their own lives to provide these essential services.” The recognition includes physicians, nurses, therapists, food service workers, volunteers, administration and more at the two local facilities. Director of Emergency Management & Public Safety Nicole Coates, who has worked closely with both hospitals during the crisis, introduced the CEOs of each

facility. “Now that it has just been a year, we have reflected on those who have helped to save so many lives in our village — our frontline healthcare heroes,” Coates said. Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Pam Tahan reiterated that the frontline healthcare workers are indeed heroes. “They came in every day, not knowing what was ahead of them,” she said. “The heroes inside both of our buildings were there for you and for all of us. We’re so thankful that you show us your appreciation.” Palms West Hospital CEO Josh DeTillio also thanked the council for their support. “We accept this on behalf of our employees, [all] positions and staff,” he said, adding that everyone at the hospital is optimistic about the future. “There’s a lot of excitement on the horizon, with the vaccine out.” Mayor Anne Gerwig invited the guests to stand and welcome the representatives of the healthcare heroes and thank them, to a rousing reception from the large, socially distanced audience. “I want to acknowledge Nicole Coates, our emergency management director,” Gerwig said. “I never thought that something like this would happen and that we would have an emergency management director who needed to

mesh with these healthcare providers, and it worked well.” Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind agreed. “We didn’t know what was coming, no one did, and we thank you for all your work,” she said. Councilman John McGovern said that it was reassuring to know the hospitals were available when so many people in Wellington were touched by the virus. “You are all owed a great debt of gratitude. This is a small token. I particularly want to thank Pam Tahan for taking my calls in the evenings and on weekends to reassure us with news of what was really happening at the hospital,” McGovern said. Councilman Michael Napoleone was also very appreciative. “The year you were faced with, and the way you had to step up for days on end, and what the staff had to go through knowing that you were all here to serve our residents,” he said. “All of us feel good knowing that what you did was phenomenal. We’re so lucky to have both of you and your facilities.” Councilman Michael Drahos began by saying that he has worked with many medical professionals. “There is a character trait to the medical profession like none other. It is selflessness,” he said. “When I get to meet these doctors and

Palms West Hospital CEO Josh DeTillio and Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Pam Tahan accept copies of the proclamation from the Wellington Village Council. PHOTO COURTESY VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON

know them as human beings… they came in every day because it was their job. They wanted to be there and wanted to help.” Gerwig said that she had the “opportunity” to be hospitalized during the pandemic and experi-

ence the high-quality care offered. “All kinds of things were different having surgery during the pandemic, but I felt safe in your hospital. It was a good place to be,” Gerwig said. She also took the occasion to

remind people not to put off necessary medical treatment. “Get to medical professionals if you have any problems,” Gerwig said. “If you have been putting off healthcare that won’t wait, these folks have our backs.”

ITID Postpones Covered Arena At Park In Favor Of Safety Upgrades By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report It has to be safety first when it comes to plans for the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors agreed at a special meeting on Wednesday, March 10. That means plans for a covered arena will have to be shelved for now with the focus shifted to improved fencing. “Safety is paramount,” ITID President Betty Argue said. The decayed vinyl fencing that now surrounds the park “severely limits what we can do there,” said Argue as the ITID board considered a revised site plan. The board had requested revisions after ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson and his team presented a preliminary site plan at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 17. Under both

plans, the current fencing would be removed and a new multi-rail wooden fence would be installed around the entire park, located on Hamlin Blvd. between Grapeview Blvd. and Hall Blvd. “The fencing is the most important aspect of [the site plan],” Hanson said. “It’s our last line of defense… We can’t permit a horse and rider to get out on a road.” The district recently was awarded a $400,000 grant through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program to assist with upgrades at the park, which will cover the $106,000 in new fencing and some other improvements. However, even if fully dedicated to the arena project, the money would fall considerably short of the $650,000 to $700,000 price tag for a covered arena, according estimates gathered by ITID staff. That estimate does not include the

concrete footer and installation, lighting, exhaust fans or seating, or any permit or design costs. When Martin County undertook a similar project at Timer Powers Park in Indiantown in 2014, officials there allocated $2.2 million to construct a covered, lighted arena, plus install permanent bleachers, water lines and restrooms, according to WPTV, which reported on the decision at the time. While Argue remains committed to creating a covered arena at the park, “it doesn’t look like we can do it in this phase,” she said. “We absolutely want to do it, but we don’t want to have to raise taxes or assessments to do it,” Argue said. “There’s no way to do it now without significant financial impact… We’ll have to look for other grant opportunities.” Still, much can be done. Aside from the fencing, the revised site

A look at the revised site plan for the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. While scaled back so as not to plan proposes an enlarged barrel the “round pen” used for lunging racing arena with a proper chute and training, a designated dressage impede riders and their horses, the and improved footing, a cross- area, an additional wash station walkway would meet Americans See ITID, page 14 country/eventing trail, a resizing of and a walkway for pedestrians.

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Royal Palm Beach Council Approves Corridor Study For SR 7

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council held its annual reorganizational meeting on Thursday, March 18. At the meeting, council members Jan Rodusky and Richard Valuntas, who were returned to the council without opposition, were sworn-in for new two-year terms, with Valuntas being immediately tapped for the largely ceremonial role of vice mayor. A number of key staff positions were reappointed before the council adjourned and then reconvened for its regular meeting, during which Mayor Fred Pinto suggested that the council work with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to develop a State Road 7 Corridor Study.

Village Manager Ray Liggins said that working with the TCRPC on the nearly one-year-long project would cost about $110,000, which could be covered out of the existing budget. The council may need to revisit the future topic of adjusting the budget to provide money to replace the expenditure. “This could be brought before the council later,” he said. Liggins explained that the marketplace has been changing, even more so due to the year-long pandemic. “If retail is changing, we want to look at if we need any more big-box stores,” he mentioned as one example. Liggins said that if Royal Palm Beach didn’t establish a plan, the corridor would be “planned” by developers. “The study will help

us decide if there will be any changes to [current] property from what we had originally approved,” he said. Pinto explained that the TCRPC proposal would allow the village to move forward immediately. “We can alleviate a lot of the pain that could come with continued growth on the corridor,” he said. “I think the proposal is a good way to start.” Councilwoman Selena Samios verified that there would be public meetings to give residents an opportunity to comment on the plan. Pinto said that there would be several meetings but conveyed a sense of urgency. “The marketplace is literally shifting under our feet,” he said. “America is rewriting their plan,

but their business models are telling them they need to move in a different direction to maintain a highest and best use of their property, and the clock is moving,” he said. The corridor is centered around the intersection of SR 7 and Southern Blvd., one of the busiest in Palm Beach County. “We need guidance and assistance to make decisions as a council, so the sooner we can move forward, the sooner we can have the plan completed,” Pinto said. The consensus was that development of the plan is a good idea and, after some additional discussion, the measure was approved unanimously. “The entire shift of the commer-

cial realm has changed,” Valuntas said. “And some of the commercial in the corridor is aging.” In other business: • The council received a presentation of its most recent independent audit, which yielded the highest rating. The audit for fiscal year 2019-20’s $81 million budget was shown to have used good-quality investments that will mature within five years, and the village is in good shape. It was pointed out that without any new revenues, Royal Palm Beach could continue to operate and cover all its bills for years into the future. The audit revealed no problems or material issues. • The Feeding South Florida food distribution at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park has served

more than 35,000 families since its inception. “It is a great effort, and we have every reason to be proud of it,” Councilman Jeff Hmara said. “It’s supposed to continue for the foreseeable future.” • The Royal Palm Beach Writers Group visited to thank the council for a funding loan the first year they prepared their book, Spectrum, an anthology of local writers’ work. The club repaid the loan after the first year, and the current year’s edition has funded the book’s annual publishing ever since. • There was a second reading and public hearing for the village’s code enforcement fee schedule. No one showed up to comment, and the measure passed unanimously.

March 31 ITID Public Hearing Next Step In Santa Rosa Activation

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report It’s a process, and Santa Rosa Groves residents and officials of the Indian Trail Improvement District continue to work the process that would allow the 640acre community to become a fully activated ITID unit. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, there will be a public hearing before the ITID Board of Supervisors regarding the draft water control plan now being created by the district’s engineering staff. If approved, ITID can move forward with the next steps in activation.

At that point, ITID staff will begin the “legal, survey, engineering, project planning, procurement, resource allocation, billing and other logistics to initiate activation and the eventual capital infrastructure installation for the unit’s drainage and roads,” ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson told Santa Rosa Groves residents in a recent letter. Two more public hearings are required before the activation is final. If all goes well, activation could be finalized by late summer, ITID President Betty Argue said.

A Santa Rosa Groves page recently has been created on the ITID web site with detailed information about the steps in the activation process and its history. The page can be found at www. indiantrail.com/departments/ santa-rosa-groves-srg. “We asked staff to create the page so that Santa Rosa Groves residents would have a place to go to fully inform themselves about the process,” Argue said. “We’ll also be adding to it as things move along.” Created in the 1970s, Santa Rosa Groves is made up of 99 lots

ranging from five acres to 20 acres. The area, west of The Acreage and north of White Fences, has a long history of flooding problems. Its roads and swales have deteriorated, and the canals are overgrown to the point that a heavy rain event in the spring of 2018 left some residents up to their waist in stormwater. Still, some property owners have resisted ITID activation, fearful of the assessment increases that likely will be necessary to fund the improvements. After a March 13 “consensus building meeting” with residents, Argue said that things are looking

positive for the activation process. “We did a lot of talking about easement issues and how to move forward with those,” Argue said about the meeting attended by her, Hanson and ITID Engineer Jay Foy. At the meeting, residents were asked to decide on the type of roads they wanted in the community — dirt and rock, milled or paved. Among those property owners who attended, milled roads were chosen. In that process, existing roadbeds will be filled, compacted, smoothed and overlayed with asphalt millings.

ITID also would become responsible for clearing canals and installing a new pump to assist in drainage. ITID is committed to, at least, restore the roads and drainage to levels specified in the original community documents, Argue has said. The March 31 public hearing will be at the ITID offices at 13467 61st Street North in The Acreage. There will be limited seating due to COVID-19. However, it will be broadcast via the Zoom platform, which will allow public comment. Learn more at www.indiantrail. com.

Groves Dust-Retardant Spray Test Moved To Collecting Canal Road

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report Pixie dust won’t help, but a product made by Global Environmental Solutions may quell the chalky grit that often roils from behind vehicles on the miles of dirt road in Loxahatchee Groves, town council members were told as they settled on a new test site for one of the products. “Even if we paved them, concreted them, put pixie dust on

them, we can’t get the dust out of the air next week,” said Brian McNeil, a town resident, equestrian and strong proponent of the GES product. “The situation is terrible… We’ve got to do something. I promise you, this will stop the dust.” The council directed staff to move forward with the test of GES’ Dustless, but because of road conditions, shifted the experiment to Collecting Canal

Road on a section between F and D roads. It had been scheduled for testing along North B Road, but the council was told that Collecting Canal Road has a more consistent three-inch base needed for proper testing. The town also will be testing another water-soluble dust retardant product on D Road between Southern and Okeechobee boulevards. Soil20, described as a “super-absorbent polymer,” is

made by a Palm Beach Gardens company, but its major drawback is that it must be re-applied weekly, the council was told at a March 2 meeting. Both products claim to be environmentally friendly and could be applied using the town’s existing water truck with little modification and without rendering it unusable for plain water. McNeil repeated that he is not a GES representative, but has

GPL Thanks Sponsors For Supporting Tournament This Weekend In Wellington

Lexus is taking the reins as the title sponsor of the 2021 Gay Polo League tournament being held March 25 through March 28 in Wellington. The Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, will take place Saturday, March 27 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach’s Field 1, one of the most prestigious polo venues in the world. The GPL tournament is a jewel in the winter social and polo season. This year, GPL celebrates the 11th anniversary of its unique polo event and plans are in place to make it a memorable and safe event. As noted in the January 2020 issue of The Robb Report, the gay and glamorous event promises to be one of the highlights of the

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continued from page 1 through Phase 2 for vaccination goals. “The governor’s new executive order has dropped it down to 50 years of age,” Alonso said. “People are not having to re-enter their information on to the waiting list. Right now, state vaccine — that’s us here in Palm Beach County — we have to follow the governor’s executive order. Now, CVS and Publix are using federal vaccines and are following federal guidelines. That’s very confusing to folks.” Alonso did mention that some sites in Miami-Dade and Broward are dropping the age to 40 years, which is going by the federal guidelines. “Please don’t ask why in Palm Beach County are we following a different number than Miami,” she said. “Federal sites

season; a chic destination fête for wanderlusters and polo enthusiasts alike. This year, the not-for-profit partner is SAGE. Founded in 1978, SAGE is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to serving and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. No stranger to luxury events, Lexus’s 2021 presence will further solidify its preeminence in the equestrian sphere. Being an elegant luxury brand, Lexus aligns perfectly with the vision of the Gay Polo League’s flagship tournament, as the performance and style of Lexus vehicles equally match the precision and artistry of equestrian sport. “We are thrilled to partner with GPL and continue the rich tradition of the International Gay Polo Tournament.” said

Mia Phillips, senior manager of Lexus Marketing. GPL will be closely following COVID-19 protocols to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun weekend. All events are outdoors with masks and social distancing highly encouraged. General admission tickets will not be available this year. Attendees must be part of a tailgate or purchase a seat in the VIP area. Tailgates are limited to 12 people and will be spaced out to ensure social distancing is possible. Attendees can remove masks when with their tailgate group but should wear them at all other times. “Our sponsors represent organizations that proactively support and advance equality and diversity. It is important that we recognize the importance of our LGBTQ

allies — the people, brands and companies, like Lexus, who enthusiastically embrace and support our community,” said Chip McKenney, GPL’s founder and president. “To these people and companies, we extend a heartfelt thanks. We are proud and grateful to be associated with you.” Prominent 2021 sponsors include: Celebrity Cruises, Cherry Knoll Farms, First Republic Bank, GJ Racing, Provident Jewelry Wellington, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and more. Tickets are now on sale for the social event of the polo season. This multiple day celebration will be held March 25-28 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Purchase your tickets at www. gaypolo.com.

welcome you, and you can go down there if you’d like.” Department of Emergency Management Director Mary Blakeney broke down the county numbers. “As you can see, we have not met six of the indicators this week,” she said. “The overall positivity rate has been steadily increasing since its low. Our daily lab positivity rate has averaged 5.66 percent, which is above our 5 percent target.” The overall positivity rate of COVID-19 tests continues to rise, sitting at 16.09 percent. The death rate has remained steady around 2 percent, in line with the rest of the state. This is about two deaths per day in Palm Beach County. “We have tested more than 797,000 people. Residents continue to have access to over 115 testing sites, and PBCFR continues to do home-bound testing,” Blakeney said. “Our previous matrix showed two red areas, this week we are at six. But on a positive

note, our daily hospitalizations have decreased. We are continuing to encourage people to get vaccinated, and we have vaccinated more than 378,000 people in Palm Beach County.” Commissioner Melissa McKinlay expressed her additional concerns about the need to expedite vaccinating farm workers. “Are we any closer to getting a mobile unit up and running?” McKinlay asked. “Fresno County, California, [brought] a mobile unit to a packing house and vaccinated 1,100 workers. So, if those federal authorizations are there, I’ve got 2,700 H2A visa workers that are getting ready to leave in the end of April. If we don’t vaccinate them now, we are sending a problem to another state that may not be as well-equipped to handle it. If they get one shot in the arm, and then they are gone 21 days later, we’ve done a huge disservice. Something has to be done to help those seasonal farm workers now.”

McKinlay also requested at the upcoming April 6 update for a more detailed explanation of vaccination numbers, since some areas show discrepancies. Alonso explained that the numbers use 2019 population data. Alonso also addressed questions on contact tracing. “We’ve been doing [contact tracing] since day one. Contact tracing of any outbreak is important and very effective. As the number of viruses go up, it is less effective, but we have continued to do it,” Alonso said. “It’s not as effective as when we get at or below a daily positivity rate of 5 percent. The bigger the ship, the harder it is to turn.” She followed up that 21 states are reporting an increase in cases, which is not a good sign. “We are not out of the woods, and a lot of people are predicting a fourth wave,” Alonso said. Get Palm Beach County virus information at www.pbcgov.com/ coronavirus.

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continued from page 1 in 2015. The brand has found success with its model of high-quality, no frills shopping for essentials. Currently, Aldi has 2,000 stores in the U.S., which offer locally farmed goods when possible. It has pinpointed the local area as a growth target. An Aldi store opened earlier this year in nearby Loxahatchee Groves. O’Brien added that the reconfiguring of the parking lot is designed to address the current difficult parking situation at the Royal Palm Beach store. No members of the public or commissioners had any comments or questions, and the approval moved briskly through the process.

tinue to work for up to a year, McNeil has said, noting that rain does not affect it, and adding that he is familiar with some arenas that have gone as long as four years without reapplication. In the end, the council members agreed that the bottom line is how well both products perform. How will the results be determined? Just drive down the treated roads and look in the rearview mirror, McNeil said. Meeting as the Local Planning Agency, the board also approved building code changes at the March 23 meeting. The housekeeping measure replaces the current requirements of the building code with new requirements. “The changes are about 49 pages with many changes throughout,” said Mitty Barnard, an attorney for the village. She said that it is much more efficient to replace the old with the new to maintain the building code up-to-date and consistent with that of the State of Florida, which by law it is required to be. “The only change we can make is to Chapter 1, the administrative section,” Barnard said. This allows the document to be tailored to Royal Palm Beach locally. The measure passed unanimously with little comment.

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Where shall I start? First of all, golf carts have no airbags, no crush zones, no hydraulic bumpers, no doors, many have no seat belts, etc. But we require cars to have those features. Golf carts are much less safe. If so, why endanger life, many of them youth? Secondly, at present, I see very few, if any, which are registered. And I doubt any of them have insurance! The majority I see in my neighborhood are parents taking kids to school, and later and on weekends, children operating them, and quite often without regard to speed, stop signs and even the correct side of the road. The equestrians have a better claim to use of carts due to their age/maturity, and some pathways in the preserve, so why not just allow them in the Equestrian Preserve Area. They can decide the safety of horses and carts on their paths. Lastly, we seem to have a soci-

ety that has forgotten about stop signs and the use of turn signals, both of which are safety and courtesy issues. Does anyone expect drivers to behave differently with carts that slow them down? I have knowledge of at least three accidents in my community, kids barreling off the golf course, and around turns, and God knows how many close calls as people back out of their driveways not seeing these small carts and not hearing their electric motors. At the very minimum, please require a tall staff and red flag to be displayed. This new “freedom” is not unlike the non-helmet laws (we had helmets, once). It is highly dangerous, and lives will be lost, especially children. Our Wellington government is trying to please a certain minority, and I respect that, but in my opinion, it’s a mistake. George P. Unger Wellington

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Pope Taekwondo Academy Opens The Doors At Its New Studio

Owners Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero and Master Barry Rivera opened the doors to the new home of the Pope Taekwondo Academy on Saturday, March 13. Although visitors rotated in and out due to COVID-19 restrictions, more than 150 students, alumni, family and friends stopped by for the grand opening celebration. Classes were held for beginners in the Little Tigers and Little Dragons divisions, children and young teens ages 6 to 13, and adults 14 and older. A special black belt class was given as lower-ranking belts watched with inspiration. The Pope Taekwondo Academy, formerly X-Treme Taekwondo at Ultima Fitness, was born out of a simple idea to bring high-quality, traditional martial arts education to the entire community. Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero has been teaching in the western communities for the past 20 years.

“Our proven taekwondo curriculum is what sets us apart from the rest,” Pope-Guerriero said. “We have assembled one of the greatest teams, which includes two of our longest-standing members, Master Lindsay August and Master Ryan Maass, along with Master Rivera and me.” The academy is offering a complimentary class and a $99 grand opening special, which includes one month of classes and a free uniform. “With more than 125 years of combined experience, the PTA team strives to help our students reach their goals and guide them to live a healthy and enjoyable life,” Rivera said. The academy is located at 11260 Fortune Circle, Suite J1, in Wellington. For more information, or to sign up for a complimentary class, visit www.popetaekwondoacademy.com or call (561) 685-3648.

(Left) The Pope Taekwondo Academy team of Master Ryan Maass, Therese Pope, Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero, Christian Pope-Guerriero, Master Lindsay August and Master Barry Rivera. (Right) Bette Alexiadis and Therese Pope-Guerriero.

(Left to right) Bernard, Edward, Elizabeth, Hector and Carlito Ibarra; Alvaro Castro with Master Barry Rivera; and Master Barry Rivera, Tom and Regis Wenham, Master Lindsay August and Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero.

(Left to right) Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero with Virginia and Milton Greenberg; Master Lindsay August, Christian Pope-Guerriero, Kerry, Grannia and Charles Mock, and Tara and John Oasis; and Christian, Therese and Gustavo Pope-Guerriero.

(Left to right) Christian Pope-Guerriero with Jacqui, Charlotte and John Streetzel; Leigh, Anthony and Sam Clarke; and Therese Pope-Guerriero with Tracy Lentz.

Pope Taekwondo Academy owners Master Barry Rivera and Grandmaster Gustavo Pope-Guerriero.

Students of all levels joined classes on the grand opening day at the new home of the Pope Taekwondo Academy in Wellington.

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Somerset Suds Is Open 24/7 To Help You Get Your Ride Clean

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report Spring cleaning doesn’t exactly top the list of beloved activities, but Paul Chamberlin, owner of Royal Palm Beach’s Somerset Suds Self Car Wash, believes that soaping and spraying your vehicle is its own foamy form of self-care. The 24/7 car wash has been in business for approximately five years, and it offers not only a highpowered, touchless, automatic rinse system for your vehicle, but also a self-serve option. The car wash, located on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. just north of Okeechobee Blvd., accommodates everything from Mini Coopers to horse trailers, boats and dual-cab trucks. Patrons can spend a few bucks to lather their cars and then watch in satisfaction as the day’s — or week’s… or month’s — grime

and slime slide from their vehicles under a clean, steady hose, leaving a sparkling finish. If you listen closely, you might even hear a contented sigh escaping your car. “People get relief when they wash their own vehicle,” Chamberlin said. “It’s like a therapy for them.” Chamberlin believes vehicular hygiene has a positive influence on a person’s attitude and mental health. “I think it has to do with pride of ownership,” he said. “People have the pride of owning a vehicle, and they like to take care of it, and it makes them feel good when they do. When you get a car wash, you feel like you almost took a shower. You feel clean. You feel happy.” In fact, since the pandemic, Chamberlin has actually seen a boost in customers coming to

Somerset Suds includes a self-serve car wash along with the touchless automatic service featured here.

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World Cup? Not So Fast

continued from page 1 honor that holds significance to more than just Hirosh on a personal level. He is the first Israeli rider ever invited to compete at the FEI World Cup Finals in dressage. Unfortunately, less than a week later, Hirosh received the devastating news that the 2021 World Cup Finals had been canceled due to a virus, but not COVID-19. The current outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) in Europe affects horses neurologically and

is highly contagious, which is why the Fédération Equestre Internationale made the difficult decision to cancel the World Cup Finals “I know that is what is right for the horses, but the community and all around the world that made it happen and raised the funds — that was the most wonderful thing,” he said. “I mean, yes, the World Cup is a dream, and it is still a dream, and it would have been amazing to have been the first Israeli to go and represent my country in the World Cup. I am hopeful for next year, but in today’s world, any day that we can wake up can be a good day.” Hirosh explained that his love

wash their cars, and he speculates the reason is that it’s an uplifting experience. “Pandemics are depressing, and this makes people feel good,” he said. “There are a lot of people out of work, and it doesn’t cost a lot — it costs $2.50 to start the machine, and if you want to do a good job, then maybe it will cost you five bucks to wash your car.” To Chamberlin, getting outside and washing your car is an affordable outlet and release for people dealing with everyday stress. Along with offering 24-hour service, the business also has 24hour surveillance for the safety of its night owl customers. And since it partners with the neighboring Meineke Car Care Center — also owned and operated by Chamberlin and his wife, Kathleen — patrons are guaranteed a free car wash with every oil change. Customer satisfaction is vital, according to Chamberlin. Employees are, therefore, expected to be fair and honest if they want to keep working for the Chamberlins. “I have three rules for all my employees: don’t lie, don’t cheat and don’t steal,” Chamberlin said. “If you do any of those things, then I didn’t fire you, you fired yourself.” He’s very picky when choosing his employees, as poor attitudes and dishonest behavior can lead to loss of business. On top of that, Chamberlin insists that every customer is provided with a visual inspection performed on the vehicle, so that there can be no doubt that he or she is being treated with integrity and respect.

Somerset Suds owners Kathleen and Paul Chamberlin with their children, Kyla, Liam, Logan and Cody. “Sometimes people don’t want Royal Palm Beach, had nothing owned business, you’re more the inspection with the pictures, but compliments for the Chamber- part of the community,” she said, but I still say that we have to do lins and their businesses. “because more people like to it,” Chamberlin said. “Kathleen and Paul — it’s a support small businesses and the So far, so good, as the business blessing to have them in this com- people who own them, who live continues to see steady custom- munity,” Perrin said. “They’re in the community and know what’s ers. There also seems to be no great people. I recommend a lot going on.” demographic pattern of people of customers to them.” And their customers have adusing the car wash, according to Kathleen Chamberlin likewise opted them into the community Chamberlin, who said individuals emphasized that the business as well. of varying backgrounds, with all has been a blessing to her, as it “Having Meineke and the car makes, models and colors of cars has helped her acclimate to her wash in the community is a plus will roll up to the wash. neighborhood and make friends for everybody,” Perrin said. “It’s “I have two cars that I take there in the process. The family moved a great job, a clean place, and if all the time,” said Somerset Suds to South Florida from Toronto, anything is wrong, Paul will drop regular Vinnie Perrin. “It’s beauti- Canada, and knew virtually no- what he’s doing to come over and ful… the place is always nice and body in their new hometown. assist you.” clean, and whenever I’m finished Customers have become, in a Somerset Suds is located at here, I’m always happy.” sense, confidantes. 1201 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Perrin, a longtime resident of “I feel like being a family- adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts.

of the sport and the horses made it clear that this was the best decision for the animals. “Growing up, I did show jumping and dressage,” he said. “And then after the army, I switched to dressage, and I always had a passion for it. I like the sport. It’s the connection, the relationship and partnership with the horse. You have a lot of factors and discipline, and it is an amazing feeling when you become one with the horse.” Hirosh noted that the funds raised for the trip were returned to his donors after the cancellation. While the World Cup Finals may not be in Hirosh and Whitman’s immediate future, they

do have their eyes set firmly on competing in the European Championships this September in Hagen, Germany. “At the moment, I am going for my personal best. Europe is the big league, the top in the world,” he said. “I am going with the idea to go in and be the best combination we can be — me and Whitman.” Hirosh moved to the United States in 2001 and moved to Wellington permanently four years ago, where he has proudly put down roots. “I have really good friends who are like family,” he said. “I have a life partner, and we have a home in Wellington together. I love Wellington, and

this area is such a beautiful community.” Whitman is stabled in Loxahatchee, where Hirosh goes every day to work with him and Suwalsky. “I get to wake up every day and do what I love,” he said. “[Whitman] is an amazing horse, and I get to have breakfast with him and his owner every day. It’s just working and having fun.” Hirosh and Whitman have also been competing at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. To follow the team’s progress, visit Sahar Daniel Hirosh’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/sahar. hirosh.

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Wellington Art Society To Feature ‘Duchess Of Deco’ Sharon Koskoff At April Meeting

Artist and author Sharon Koskoff with her latest book.

Wellington To Host ‘Drive-Thru EGGstravaganza’

In lieu of its traditional egg hunt, the Village of Wellington will offer a “Drive-Thru EGGstravaganza” for ages 10 and under on Saturday, April 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration is required and is open to Wellington residents only. To help minimize traffic impacts, the event will be hosted at two separate locations. Residents can choose one or the other. One ticket provides a free egg goodie bag for one child. Ticket quantities are limited, and children must be present to collect a goodie bag. For the safety of all staff, volunteers and guests, attendees are asked to remain in their vehicles at all times and have their ticket QR codes ready for scanning. Masks are required when windows are rolled down. To register visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/eventbrite. The village thanks Conviva Care Center, Healthy Partners and Walgreens for their support of this event.

Wellington Rec Board To Host Public Meeting On March 31

Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a special public meeting on Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. to discuss

The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by artist and author Sharon Koskoff, known as “the Duchess of Deco,” on Wednesday, April 14. The meeting and presentation will take place through the Wellington Art Society’s virtual Zoom link, which is distributed via e-mail to all members. A meetand-greet will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The meeting will conclude with the presentation by Koskoff entitled “Confessions of a Public Mural Artist: Murals of the Palm Beaches… Bigger is Better!” The public is invited. RSVP by e-mail to presidentofwas@ gmail.com.

Koskoff is a full-time professional artist and published author known for her decometric murals, graphic designs, public art installations and love of Art Deco architecture. Her love for art began when she was a young girl, playing with the sewing machines and fabric scraps in her father’s ladies’ blouse factory. When she was 14 years old, her newly married older sister asked her to paint a mural in her apartment. That was the beginning of a now 40-year-long career of painting public murals. Koskoff works exclusively in acrylic, water-based paints for her public murals. She also creates collage and public art installations using found objects. Koskoff said

that she likes to collect things that will one day be useful. “I can see the potential in someone else’s discards,” she said. Koskoff draws her inspiration from teaching, embracing the challenges of new commissions and working within her community. Her most recent book, Murals of the Palm Beaches, is the winner of a silver medal from the Florida Book Awards (FBA) in Tallahassee for Visual Arts, as well as a silver medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) in Orlando for Education. This book tells the history of large-scale murals and explores how public art has helped to revitalize downtowns and create

landmarks in Palm Beach County. Koskoff is a Muse Award Winner for Arts Educator of the Year (2014-16) from the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. She is a well-known tour guide and lecturer on the architecture and styling of 20th century design, as seen in her book Art Deco of the Palm Beaches. Mentored by Miami Beach’s “Queen of Art Deco,” Barbara Baer Capitman, she is the founding president of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, a non-for-profit historic preservation organization established in 1987. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

and supporting materials will be e-mailed to qualified applicants. To qualify for a voucher, you must be a Palm Beach County resident whose household has not received a voucher from the group within the past 12 months.

e-mail grants@wellingtonfl.gov. The village thanks the Wellington Community Foundation for funding the utility (water and sewer) portion of the assistance program. The foundation’s contributions will help keep the water on for those struggling through the pandemic.

NEWS BRIEFS the final two phases of Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The meeting will take place in the council chambers at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Residents are encouraged to attend to provide comments and input. Initial phases of the master plan included assessments of parks, facilities, programs and levels of service by AECOM Technical Services, in addition to public input meetings, a public survey and workshops. Joseph Webb, a consultant with AECOM, will provide an update and discuss the remaining two phases of the master plan, which include the longrange vision and implementation. For more information, call the Wellington Parks & Recreation Department at (561) 791-4005.

Art Society Announces Virtual Art Show

The Wellington Art Society will present “Vibrance,” a juried virtual art show scheduled from April 2 to June 2. This exhibit features 20 artists and 65 original works of art by members, including painting, photography, drawing, mixed media and more. All artwork is for sale, and a portion of the proceeds goes toward the group’s scholarship fund and outreach programs. Awards will be presented by distinguished judge Chris Kling at a Zoom awards ceremony and reception on Wednesday, April

28 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to this free event. Contact presidentofwas@gmail.com for the Zoom link. In addition, there will be a special prize awarded to one of the exhibiting artists based on a random drawing. The prize is a one-hour consultation with Rickie Leiter of The Rickie Report. The Wellington Art Society is delighted to have Chris Kling, an award-winning artist, instructor and gallery owner, as the judge for Vibrance. She is represented by Palm City Art & Frame and is the owner of Kling Gallery, Wine & Decor of Stuart. She is also on the faculty of the Lighthouse Art Center in Tequesta. The 20 artists that will be exhibiting are: Victoria Albrecht, Heather Bergstrom, David Ciofalo, Donna Donelan, Sandra Encaoua, Del Foxton, Marcia Greene, Jean Howard, Laura Jaffe, Liza Karsai, Sharon Kleiman, Vivian Koppelman, Lou Ann LaBohn, Rachael Laub, Joanne MacLeod, Joseph Marcou, Charles Moses, Susan Oakes, Mauricio Perry and Nancy Tilles. Vibrance Virtual Art Show is a free online event, which will be presented through Kunstmatrix, which is an innovative platform that enables artists to create beautiful and realistic 3D versions of their artwork, displayed in a sophisticated virtual exhibition space. Visitors can view artwork one of several ways, including moving themselves around the exhibit using the arrows that appear

on screen or by using the cursor. A guided tour is also available as an option. For more information about Vibrance, or to learn more about the featured artists, visit www. kunstmatrix.com/en/wellingtonart-society.

Free Native Plants April 3

Your April opportunity to get a voucher for two free native trees or shrubs is almost here. The Native Canopy Education Program is offering Palm Beach County residents another opportunity for an online voucher for two free native trees or shrubs in three-gallon containers. If you missed earlier online voucher distributions, or hadn’t heard about them, here’s your chance to get a voucher. You’ll be able to choose any two plants from a list of 23 different native species, subject to availability. Vouchers can be redeemed at any of five participating nurseries. The link to the application form will be live on Saturday, April 3 from noon until supplies are exhausted. Palm Beach County residents can go to: https://discover.pbcgov.org/coextension/horticulture/ Pages/Native-Canopy.aspx or search for “PBC Cooperative Extension Horticulture” and click on the “Native Canopy Program” tab. You will then watch the short educational video and complete the application form. A voucher

Wellington Offers Rent, Utility Help

Wellington’s Planning & Zoning Department began accepting applications March 15 for the Temporary COVID-19 Rental and Utility Assistance Program through its online application portal. This temporary program funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG’s Cares Act provides a one-time rental and utility assistance to low and moderate-income Wellington residents who have experienced a loss of income, reduction in hours or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistance is on a “first-eligible, first-served” basis. This temporary assistance program will provide a maximum of $5,000 per household for rental assistance and/or $500 for utility assistance. Those interested in the program may review specific eligibility requirements, frequently asked questions and access the online application by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov/communityassistance. For questions about the program,

Wellington Seeking Neighborhood Watch Captains

Wellington seeks residents who are interested in becoming block captains for their neighborhood, business plaza or apartment complex. The village’s Neighborhood Watch Program provides members with tools that support the safety of the community and opens communication to the village and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Neighborhood Watch also creates a sense of community, encourages involvement and observation, and advocates improved home security and personal safety. Block captains serve as leaders, encouraging neighborhood and business involvement. Being a block captain is rewarding and assists crime prevention efforts to make Wellington a safer community, block by block. If you are interested in becoming a block captain in your community, call Gloria Kelly at (561) 791-4105 or e-mail gkelly@wellingtonfl.gov.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GREAT FUTURES POLO DAY RETURNS TO WELLINGTON

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 2021 Great Futures Polo Day was held on Sunday, March 14 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. The Celebrity Polo Cup featured Nacho Figueras, Nic Roldan and Nacho Novillo Astrada leading teams of young polo players. There was also a private field-side brunch and live auction. The event raised $180,000 to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. The day’s MVP was Lorenzo Nero of Team Sebilion and the winner was Team Sebilion, with Grand Champions in second and Equuleus in third. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Boys & Girls Club board members Ray Mooney, Julie Kime, Louis Eisenberg, Mickey Smith and Craig Morris. Milo Mac Donough, Antonio Aguerre and MVP Lorenzo Nero with the trophy.

The three teams gather after the matches.

Julie Kime, Christine Martin, Nic Roldan and Olexa Celine.

Cory Davis, Mayli Garcia-Velez, Cali Garcia-Velez, Nic Roldan and Olexa Celine. Boys & Girls Clubs of PBC CEO Jaene Miranda.

MVP Lorenzo Nero, Milo Mac Donough, Antonio Aguerre and Nic Roldan of the first place Sebilion team.

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continued from page 1 strengthened — perhaps through an addition to the town’s comprehensive plan. Also by consensus, the council supported Councilman Robert Shorr’s request to direct staff to see if it would be possible for the town to cease pursuit of a Palm Beach County Transportation Planning

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continued from page 1 stood unchallenged for nearly two decades. The applicant, however, has researched the records and is adamant that the designation is a mistake and has a good case for potential litigation on its side. Matthew Barnes, senior project manager with the Wellington Green Master Property Owners’ Association, spoke on behalf of the change. “The inconsistencies need to be fixed because this will need to be heard and approved eventually,” he said. Village staff has researched the forensic records and agreed that the applicant is correct, recommending that the designation be fixed to reflect what the plan says, stressing that the map change alone would not give the applicant any additional rights to develop the land. The wetlands would still need to be protected, and any change would have to come before the SFWMD and the council due to other conditions. According to village staff, the item on the agenda was essentially just correcting a typo. But that “typo” is considered by many residents to be a lynchpin holding a dyke against a torrent of development that is waiting to descend upon the remaining green spaces around the mall. According to Planning Director Tim Stillings, if the change is not made, no development can move forward. That word “conservation,” rightly or wrongly there, is creating just that. To the developer, at issue is 17.62 acres of water reclamation area that is the wetlands of Parcel

Agency grant for a roundabout on Okeechobee Blvd. In another road-related issue, the council also agreed to schedule a special meeting on Tuesday, March 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss the possible closure by the Indian Trail Improvement District of access to 140th Avenue North from 43rd Road North, which serves as the primary access point for the Little Turtle Creek neighborhood. At a Dec. 1 meeting, the council directed staff to create a temporary

interlocal agreement between Loxahatchee Groves and ITID continuing access for the small handful of residents in Little Turtle Creek. That agreement is set to expire soon. Like Loxahatchee Groves, ITID also is attempting to limit traffic from development in and around the City of Westlake, cracking down on unpermitted connections to 140th Avenue North. In other business: • The council heard from a Florida Power & Light representative

W-5. To several of the residents who spoke up, it is a surviving remnant of the Loxahatchee River Slough, which once encompassed the area. Stillings said that his job was to research and follow the facts. “The error was brought to staff’s attention by the applicant, the Wellington Green Master Property Owners’Association, which wants to redevelop the land at the mall, and the area is also more obvious now with color laser printers, as the wetlands on many maps are green,” he said. Yet even if it was an error, Stillings could not correct it himself. He had to follow the procedure of bringing it before the public and the council to determine what to do. Councilman John McGovern was not happy that the council was being put in this position. “Why are we discussing this?” he asked. “I don’t see how it changes anything for us to do it or not do it.” Councilman Michael Napoleone, however, wanted the matter corrected, now that it has been brought to light, for the sake of being correct. “I am a rule follower person. It needs to be made correct,” he said. “It is supposed to be a wetland [and protected as such], and I agree with that, but I have a problem with the mistake.” Councilman Michael Drahos asked if dealing with the situation was necessary right now. “Why do we need to correct anything?” he asked. Agents from the property owners said that a proposal is forthcoming for development of the property. A number of concerned residents rose to speak on the topic, mostly against making the change. Drew Martin of the Sierra Club and 1000 Friends of Florida said that it was their point of view that the word is not an error, and if it

was, it should remain, since it has been that way for so long. “This isn’t necessarily an error,” he said. “It is a correct designation.” Martin said that making the change just invites the property owner to come forward with a plan to develop the wetlands. “If you don’t approve it, that’s the end. If you do approve it, you’re going to make all the citizens come out again to make their voices heard. So, just go ahead and end it now,” Martin said. “Do the right thing!” Debbie Evans pointed out there are cypress trees on the parcel in question. “Cypress can live for hundreds of years, and I have seen them myself over 1,000 years old,” she said. “The conservation easements were agreed to in perpetuity. Anything you do that allows that to be diminished is wrong.” Several speakers warned that the developers will try to wear down the residents over time with repeated efforts. Many were afraid that any action would open the door for the developer or future developers to come before the council for additional changes. With the council trying to resolve the conundrum between what was right and what was good, the members were putting in the efforts of brainstorming strategies and discussing tactics to craft a decision. The council tried not to split the baby and to make the residents happy without stepping into potential litigation it may lose. In the end, the council threw out the bathwater, but not the baby. They voted not to change the wording. McGovern made a motion not to approve the change. It was seconded by Drahos and supported by Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind. Mayor Anne Gerwig and Napoleone dissented.

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of fill in an unsafe and unsanitary manner, and permitting vegetation to grow over public roadways.” • The council approved the first reading of an ordinance to restrict the number of recreational vehicles that would be allowed on a property. The new ordinance would specify: “No recreational vehicles will be allowed on parcels less than one acre; one recreational vehicle shall be allowed on parcels consisting of

one acre and less than two acres; a maximum of two recreational vehicles shall be allowed on parcels consisting of two acres and less than 10 acres; and no more than four recreational vehicles shall be allowed on parcels consisting of 10 acres or more.” A 25-foot setback also would be required from all property lines, and RVs will not be allowed on properties that have adjudicated code violations and unresolved associated penalties.

for dressage, jumping and cross country. As described by Ricci in a memo to the supervisors, “The trail meanders throughout the perimeter of the entire park, including areas by the barn structure. The course would be designed to not interfere with spectators at the arenas or with other amenities within the park.” The eventing course, which would be scaled to fit the park, could be created during a future phase of park improvements and be done by ITID staff and volunteers, Ricci noted. The supervisors unanimously accepted the revised site plan. In other business: • The board approved a local governmental relations consulting services agreement with Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates at a cost of $6,500 per month ($45,500 for

fiscal year 2021 and $78,000 for fiscal year 2022). • The board approved an agreement with Craig A. Smith & Associates for additional engineering services in support of litigation against Rosso Site Development. CAS has been the engineer of record and contract construction manager for Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion since its initiation in 2016 and is “an invaluable resource with direct knowledge of all aspects of the park development process,” according to a staff memo. • Argue noted that the Toby Keith tribute concert by Beer for My Horses set for Sunday, April 11 at Acreage Community Park will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event is part of the Rock Your Park concert series sponsored by the Acreage Landowners’ Association.

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EAGLE SCOUT NOAH BORGES PLACES FLAG RETIREMENT BOX AT RPB PARK

Local Eagle Scout Noah Borges of Boy Scout Troop 222 recently unveiled a new flag retirement box at Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials was held Tuesday, March 23 to welcome this new addition to the park. Borges has been invited to speak about his project at the Thursday, April 1 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Eagle Scout Noah Borges with his family and local officials.

Scoutmaster Drew Alexander with Eagle Scout Noah Borges.

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Councilwoman Selena Samios, Eagle Scout Noah Borges, Mayor Fred Pinto and Councilwoman Jan Rodusky.

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RPB Mayor Visits With Nursing Students At The NRI Institute

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto recently spoke to the students in Professor M.J. Duthie’s community nursing class at the NRI Institute of Health Sciences, located in the Royal Plaza. The class is studying health planning and policy, and Pinto gave the students a real-world look at how policy is implemented and developed at the local, state and national levels. Pinto also displayed his broad knowledge of healthcare policy by addressing a wide range of topics and answering student questions. Pinto started his talk by addressing the current virus pandemic and its impact on the community and public health. He pointed out that even a major public health threat like the pandemic involves the political process and political biases.

He noted protests by anti-mask people, even though the science and public health officials have recommended masking as one of the best possible community responses to stem the pandemic until society achieves herd immunity. Pinto then addressed the issue of healthcare nationally and how health policy is greatly influenced by the party in power. He added that there has been constant debate for 120 years over the need for a national healthcare plan and policy, noting President Harry Truman’s efforts to adopt healthcare for all Americans in the aftermath of World War II. The effort failed, and healthcare remains a polarizing issue, even more so today than it was in the late 1940s. Pinto said that he personally favors healthcare for all Americans, explaining to the stu-

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Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo & White Party “Special Edition: Latin America,” presented by Lugano Diamonds, was held Thursday, March 18 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The money raised will help alleviate the suffering of working equines and the people who depend on them in the poorest parts of the world. The normally 1,200-person event was capped at 350 guests to allow for safety and social distancing. The Celebrity Cruises team won the Sunset Polo exhibition match over Invicta Farm and GJ Racing. Learn more about Brooke USA at www.brookeusa.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Area Hoops Star Jahnae Midget Honored At Basketball Tourney

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report During this month’s March Madness youth basketball tournament in Wellington, co-hosted by the Wellington Wolves travel basketball organization and U.S. Amateur Basketball, there were 97 teams competing in 17 age groups. But the biggest spotlight was focused on a girl who didn’t even play in this year’s tournament — former Wellington Wolves standout Jahnae Midget. Midget’s number was retired during an on-the-court ceremony.

Her Wellington Wolves jersey number was six. Midget is the second player — and first female — to have a number retired by the Wellington Wolves. She follows Trent Frazier, who wore number one. A Wellington High School graduate, Frazier is now a starting senior point guard for the University of Illinois, which is a top-10 nationally ranked squad in the current Associated Press poll. Midget, now a senior at Seminole Ridge High School, played travel basketball for the Wolves starting in the fifth grade. Even

Jahnae Midget is honored during an on-court ceremony retiring her Wolves number.

though she is no longer eligible to play for the Wolves, as the oldest players are high school juniors, her best basketball playing days remain ahead of her. She will be continuing her academic and basketball careers at Palm Beach Atlantic University this fall. The Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish, an NCAA Division II program, compete in the Sunshine State Conference alongside Barry University, Rollins College, Eckerd College, Florida Southern College, Nova Southeastern University, St. Leo University, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University and the University of Tampa. Besides being a talented basketball player, Midget is a tremendous student. She’s a member of the National Honor Society, English Honor Society and has a grade point average of 4.6. Her career goal is to be an orthopedic doctor. Over the years, she has earned many tournament and team MVP awards while playing basketball for the Wolves. Off the court, Midget is respectful to others and is dedicated to her studies. “Most importantly, Jahnae is a humble kid,” Wellington Wolves President Chris Fratalia said. Maria Hudson, her basketball coach at Seminole Ridge, had high words of praise for Midget’s positive attitude, commitment to excellence and academic integrity. “She could have played for any of the area powerhouse schools, but she chose to attend Seminole Ridge because of our biotech program,” Hudson said. “She has stayed here all four years.” It was only appropriate that on the weekend that Midget’s number was retired, her family experienced more success on the basketball court. During that March Madness tournament, a Wellington Wolves team including her younger sister Jayla won the girls ninth-grade

Jahnae Midget in action during a previous season for the Wellington Wolves travel team. division championship. In the championship game, the Wolves prevailed over the Coastal Thunder, a team from Maine that made the journey down to South Florida. In the finale, the Wolves prevailed 64-53. What made that victory more special is that Jayla Midget and her teammates were actually playing in an older age division. According to Fratalia, that Wolves team which won the ninth-grade division was actually a group of eighth graders. If that young, victorious Wellington Wolves squad continues to overachieve and win more tournament titles in the coming years, will they get their numbers retired one day? Only time will tell.

The victorious Wellington Wolves team included (L-R) Jayla Midget, Julia Vazquez, Sophia Kateris, Jade Jones, Janiah Suprius, Breanna Custodio, Skylar Turk and Aubrey Beckham.

Wellington Family Featured In National Sports Industry Magazine

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Call them chips off the old block. That’s a great way to describe the accomplishments of two athletically inclined Wellington sisters — Kayla and Nicole Gumula.

While both girls are avid, enthusiastic and accomplished athletes, they definitely wouldn’t be where they are today without the support of their parents, Wellington residents Charlie and Jeannette Gumula.

Charlie Gumula with his daughter Kayla.

Kayla, 20, plays soccer for Guilford College in North Carolina. While a student at Wellington High School, she played soccer and flag football. Nicole, 17, plays varsity basketball and softball at Wellington High School, as well as travel softball. Both girls have picked up a few of their dad’s athletic genes. Charlie, 56, is a 1987 graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee, where he played soccer, baseball and tennis. They also have their dad’s (and mom’s) emotional and financial support. That support and physical presence at practices and games that Charlie has provided over the years to Kayla and Nicole is highlighted in the March/April issue of Team Insight magazine (www.teaminsightmag.com), a national business publication which reports on the trends and tendencies impacting the sporting goods industry. While the issue focuses on girls and women in sports, one of the special sections focuses on the role that fathers play in the athletic lives of their daughters. Charlie Gumula was one of five fathers selected as part of this highlight. Each father was asked a series of sports-related questions, as they apply to their daughters. Each father gave frank and honest answers to each question. When asked which person in the family makes sports equipment purchasing decisions and who pays for it, Charlie didn’t hesitate to tell it like it is. “I have paid for most of the girls’ sports equipment, and my

wife will purchase some items,” he said. “I am more into sports than she is and have more knowledge than her regarding the equipment. I currently make most of the purchases.” When asked how hard or easy has it been over the years to buy equipment and apparel for his daughters, Charlie noted the high degree of difficulty of getting what they want and need for a price they can afford. “We have found that it is difficult to get some footwear,” Charlie said. “My daughter, Kayla, usually gets men’s cleats due to there being more options available. Nicole has gotten most of the items she needs, but sometimes we need to wait for deals or utilize coupons because some of the equipment is expensive. Many times, due to the cost of equipment, we would have to wait until the next year to purchase something or buy a yearold model.” When asked to rate on a scale of 1 to 10 what grade would he give to manufacturers for the products he has purchased for his daughters and the sports they play, Charlie gave them high praise. “I would give most companies a 9 for their products,” he said. “Most of the time they last a good amount of time and the quality is good. The only downside is that sometimes there is a lack of variety and sizes, and they can be expensive.” Charlie had a final message of appreciation for the companies that make sports gear, footwear, apparel and equipment.

Nicole Gumula with her father Charlie. “Thank you for making quality every game he can, and after every gear, but I would love to see more game, we talk about the things we variety of coloring and size,” he did well and what we should work said. “Please try to make the prices on improving,” they said. “He has more realistic. I would love to see coached us since we were little in all children be able to participate soccer, softball, basketball, dance in sports regardless of their finan- and flag football. When it comes cial status. There have been times to the products, he is good at the when my kids have been to tryouts basics. For example, for softball, and feel they can’t compete with he knows jerseys, pants, socks, other kids because their parents gloves, bats, face masks and cleats, can’t afford the new and best but as girls, we like to wear slidequipment. Even though she may ers and certain belts, undershirts, be the better athlete, the equipment etc. For soccer, he knew that we sometimes will play a role on how needed cleats, jerseys, shorts, an individual will perform.” socks and shin guards, but he Both Kayla and Nicole spoke didn’t know about sliders and highly of their father’s role in their pre-wrap. He knows most things, athletic careers. but as we get older, there are extra “Our dad has been to almost things we need.”

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BTA/The Villages Claims U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship With the fresh memories of a disappointing defeat in the 2020 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final, BTA/The Villages (Kylie Sheehan, Paige Boone, KC Krueger and Tiffany Busch) turned the narrow loss into motivation headed into the 2021 rematch against two-time defending champions Hawaii Polo Life (Dolores Onetto, Pamela Flanagan, Mia Cambiaso and Hazel Jackson). Once again emerging as the two strongest teams in the tournament with undefeated 3-0 records, the finalists met on the U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, March 20. Locked in a tie after three chukkers of play, the teams pushed the game down to the wire with Boone claiming the game-winning neckshot in the last minute of regulation. Preventing Hawaii Polo Life from sealing a historical three-peat victory, BTA/ The Villages grabbed the championship by a final score of 6-5. Making every second count, Jackson fired a neckshot from distance to score a goal for Hawaii Polo Life within the first 30 seconds of play. Proving her accuracy from the penalty line in the previous final, Krueger stepped up and converted a Penalty 2 to match the scoreboard and end the chukker. Trading goals with Jackson in

the second chukker, BTA/The Villages relied on the teammates to be in the right position to finish off shots on goal. “The strategy was just to be really disciplined with Hazel and Mia, especially when they were away from the ball, because they are so well mounted,” BTA/The Villages coach Tommy Biddle said. “Hazel has very good game sense, so the team tried to put pressure on her away from the ball and force her to work for every play she made.” Picking up her first goal of the day, Sheehan carried Busch’s shot through the goal posts on the nearside, but was quickly countered by Hawaii Polo Life’s strong drive to goal with an assist from Flanagan. Giving the ball the final push needed to reach goal, Boone contributed to the scoreboard and tied the game at halftime 3-3. “We came into the final with a game plan, but it was about having intensity, high energy and just being disciplined, and it paid off for us,” Boone said. Hawaii Polo Life opened the second half with a complete team effort, Flanagan making a quick backshot to save the ball, setting up Cambiaso, who scored her first goal of the day. Taking advantage of penalty opportunities, Krueger leveled the playing field for the third time with another Penalty 2 conversion. As the pressure

Tiffany Busch, KC Krueger, Kylie Sheehan and Paige Boone of BTA/ The Villages claim the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship. PHOTO BY DAVID LOMINSKA

mounted headed into the fourth chukker, every second became even more critical as Krueger added a third Penalty 2 to the tally. Retrieving the ball lodged in a divot, Jackson scored her fourth goal and equalized the score 5-5 with only a few minutes before the final horn. Boldly going for the goal with now under a minute remaining, BTA/ The Villages’ Boone gained possession off a pass from Busch and made a powerful neckshot, sealing the well-deserved victory 6-5. “Tommy told us before we went into the final chukker, ‘You worked really hard to get here, you’re tied and this is your time. So if you want it bad enough, go and get it.’ And we did,” Boone said. As the only all-American team in the tournament, BTA/The Villages was especially proud to win the most prestigious cup in women’s polo in the United States. “Having a team of four local players made the win that much more special because we showed them what we can do,” Sheehan said. “We’re all playing our own horses and run our own organizations. I think it’s very exciting for American polo going forward, and I know a ton of amazing up-andcoming American players, so I’m hoping to see more all-American teams.” Taking on a fierce opponent in Hawaii Polo Life, BTA/The Villages’ commitment and positive attitudes eventually paid off with the trophy. “This win means the world, to be able to go 4-0 in a 22-goal tournament like this just goes to show you how deep we can go as a team,” Busch said. “We’ve had our opportunities in the past, and the beautiful thing about this team is we all just played as one and nobody gave up.” Bringing in a coach for the first time, BTA/The Villages gained so much from having the expertise of Biddle. “Tommy’s such an experienced player, and he has so much knowledge about the game,” Sheehan said. “He kept us level-headed and gave us very simple tasks. Between chukkers, he broke it down for us, and I think that’s what gave us the edge today.” BTA/The Villages’ Kylie Sheehan was named Most Valuable Player. “This is definitely the most exciting win of my career!” Sheehan exclaimed. “I’ve never played on the U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1, and

All eight players in the 2021 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship were closely marked in the hard-fought final. PHOTO BY DAVID LOMINSKA I’ve only played at International Polo Club Palm Beach once during the 2020 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final. We came back today really hungry, and we felt really confident.” Best Playing Pony honors were The Wellington Wrestling Club presented to El Pico, played by recently competed at the USAW Mia Cambiaso in the third chuk- Southeast Kids Showcase and ker. “He’s amazing and easy to the USAW National Recruiting play, and I also played him in the Showcase Qualifier in Orlando. 2020 U.S. Open Women’s Polo The kids division was led by Championship Final,” Cambiaso Dante Rossi, who finished his said. “My father [Adolfo Cam- championship run 5-0. Also placbiaso] lent him to me. We recently ing in the youth division were bought him from Lindor Novillo.” Justice Harding (second place), Located in different parts of the Tyler Gray (second place), James state between south and central Kosza (fourth place) and Nico Florida, BTA/The Villages often Rossi (fifth place). utilized the convenience of Zoom The top five wrestlers in the for team meetings. “It was a true high school division qualified for COVID-19 win that way,” Shee- the USAW National Recruiting han said. Showcase in Iowa this summer. Despite limited attendance Patrick Jones (first place) and due to club protocols, BTA/The Evan Pena (second place) both Evan Pena and Patrick Jones. Villages’ friends and family kept advanced to the 115-pound finals the Class 2A state champion by a the players energized and in good where Patrick Jones picked up the 10-1 margin in the semifinals on spirits throughout the game. “The victory. Patrick Jones also defeated his way to the championship. cheering was great. It really motivates you, especially during the times we were down by a goal,” Boone said. “They’re screaming when you’re coming to change horses, and it just lifts you up when you’re riding back onto the field.” Representing Flying Cow, Houston, The Villages and Vero Beach polo clubs, the women of BTA/The Villages are an example of hard-working athletes working together and persevering to achieve a common goal. “We don’t travel the world and play polo; we run polo schools and clubs here in the U.S.” Krueger said. “I think it’s a little more challenging for us, but we can come together and play with the best players in the world.” (L-R) Tyler Gray, Justice Harding, Dante Rossi and Nico Rossi.

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Coca-Cola, Scone Capture Victories In USPA Gold Cup Action At IPC The final day of bracket play of the USPA Gold Cup on Sunday, March 21 showcased the top four teams in Bracket II fighting for a spot in the semifinals at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. In the opening game of the day, Scone overwhelmed Pilot to capture a 13-6 victory, while in the feature game of the week, Coca-Cola overcame an injury to Diego Cavanagh to defeat La Indiana 14-10 on U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1. The much-anticipated return of Facundo Pieres highlighted the match-up against Scone, but a dominant performance from the trio of Adolfo Cambiaso, Peke Gonzalez and Poroto Cambiaso led Scone to victory. Controlling possession throughout, Scone held Pilot to just one field goal on 10 shot attempts while they were led offensively by six goals from Poroto Cambiaso. Heavily outshooting Pilot 21-10 and shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the penalty line, Scone completed the impressive 13-6 victory. Wasting little time after missing three games, Facundo Pieres scored the opening goal to give Pilot the early 1-0 lead. A Pen-

alty 4 conversion from Adolfo Cambiaso provided Scone’s response in an evenly matched first chukker with neither team able to grab control. That changed in the second chukker, as Pilot was held without a shot and Scone’s offense began to take charge of the game, receiving two field goals from Poroto Cambiaso to build a twogoal lead. Finishing the half with five consecutive goals, Scone kept Pilot in their defensive half while Poroto Cambiaso produced one of his best showings of the season, stealing the ball from Facundo Pieres and adding his third and fourth goals to lead 6-2. Unable to generate any offense from the field, Pilot ended Scone’s run with a Penalty 4 conversion from Gonzalito Pieres, but it was a brief reprieve from the Scone attack. Two goals from Adolfo Cambiaso concluded the fourth chukker, leaving Scone in full control, holding a five-goal advantage and maintaining consistent possession of the ball. In need of offense, Pilot produced two shots at goal in the fifth chukker but missed the mark on both, dashing any hopes of a comeback, as Scone pushed its lead to six after a goal and an assist

from Peke Gonzalez. Two penalty conversions for Pilot in the sixth chukker proved to be the team’s only offense, as Poroto Cambiaso finished a strong performance with two more goals in the 13-6 victory for Scone. The feature game of the week between Coca-Cola and La Indiana had implications on the semifinal with a La Indiana victory pushing them into the semifinals while a Coca-Cola victory would set up a three-team shootout with Scone. Leading from start to finish, Coca-Cola overcame an injury to Diego Cavanagh and saw Francisco Elizalde step in for the 9-goaler and have a significant impact. Leading all players with six goals, despite not playing until the start of the third chukker, Elizalde filled in admirably and provided a spark for Coca-Cola, which dominated possession in the 14-10 win. Determined to fight for their place in the semifinals, Coca-Cola raced out of the gate with a three-goal first chukker, taking advantage of two La Indiana fouls to convert a Penalty 4 and Penalty 2 attempt from Cavanagh and Mackenzie Weisz. Although

they were limited to just one shot attempt, La Indiana’s Polito Pieres took advantage of the opportunity that resulted in a 3-1 difference on the scoreboard. Two quick goals for Coca-Cola to start the second chukker pushed the team’s lead to four, as La Indiana struggled to find footing. But before the end of the chukker, La Indiana found some momentum thanks to a penalty conversion from Pieres and field goal from Nico Escobar. An injury forced Cavanagh from the game. Coca-Cola brought in Elizalde and, despite the new team, he made an immediate impact. Receiving two passes from Julian de Lusarreta, Elizalde found instant chemistry, adding two goals to give Coca-Cola a 7-4 lead at halftime. Continuing his impressive substitute performance, Elizalde converted all three shot attempts in an exceptional fourth chukker for Coca-Cola, which took control against the previously undefeated La Indiana team, building a significant 11-6 advantage on the scoreboard. Facing an urgent situation and in need of offense, La Indiana came alive in the fifth chukker by holding Coca-Cola scoreless and

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relying on the duo of Pieres and Escobar to score three unanswered goals and pull within two. With their sights set on a comeback, La Indiana struggled to keep possession in the final chukker, as Coca-Cola effectively completed the 14-10 victory. For his six-goal performance in just four chukkers, Elizalde cap-

tured Most Valuable Player while Open Reebok, played by Elizalde and owned by Nico Pieres, won Best Playing Pony. Polo matches at IPC are currently not open to the general public except for ticketed Sunday brunch. Online viewing is available with a subscription at www.globalpolo. com.

Kenny Notches Win In $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3* On Sunday, March 21, Darragh Kenny of Ireland picked up his second win of the week, riding Great-Tikila J, owned by Whiterock Farm and HKC Collection, to capture the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3* as competition wrapped up on Week 10 of the Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington.

Week 11, currently underway, is highlighted by the biggest class of the season on Saturday, March 27 at 1 p.m. with the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI5* taking center stage on the grass derby field. Of the 45 entries in the starting order last Sunday, a total of 10 pairs mastered the handiwork of Michel Vaillancourt to punch their ticket into the second round. Of

Darragh Kenny and Great-Tikila J captured the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3*. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT I’m A Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, That’s Me.” - Maya Angelou

those 10, Mimi Gochman was the first to put in a double-clear round aboard Gigi’s Girl BH, owned by Gochman Sport Horses, to move into the lead. “I went super early [in the order], so I just really wanted to have a nice round,” Gochman said “I was trying to go for it a little bit, but I didn’t want to make any big mistakes or make her unconfident in me because it was my first threestar Grand Prix, and I really just wanted to go double clear.” Next to go in the jump-off, Hilary McNerney and her own Lovelight gave it their best effort, opening up a big gallop for the second half of the track to shave nearly five seconds off the leading time with a double-clear round finishing in 36.53 seconds. The 10-year-old Holsteiner stallion was impressive. “My horse is super competitive, so once I got the first line done, I was like, “OK, here we go,’” McNerney said. The only other double clear of the day proved to be the best as Kenny piloted his 10-year-old

Dutch Warmblood mare to an impressive double clear effort in 35.24 seconds for the victory. “I actually got very lucky in the jump-off, to be honest,” he said. “I had planned to do the six [strides] like everybody did in the first line, then turned very tight back to the double, and she tried really hard. I had a hard rub on the back rail jumping out but got away with it, then I ended up doing six where Hilary had done five.” Kenny and his sponsors purchased the mare just over a year ago, and the win was even sweeter as it was also the first Grand Prix of her career. “When we bought her, she was very green having only jumped 1.30m, but she’s extremely talented,” he said. “She’s careful, scopey, brave, a little bit of a mare sometimes, but in the ring, her ability is incredible. I was really happy with her because I aimed her for this week. She jumped clear in the WEF and then jumped super today and felt really good.” Ranked ninth in the world, Kenny continues to rack up wins

at the 2021 WEF and plans to close out the winter circuit in the CSI5* during WEF 11 while stepping up with some of his newer horses to jump the CSI4* during WEF 12. McNerney and Gochman ended the day finishing second and third, respectively, in what marked the first CSI3* Grand Prix for both of their careers. “For me, it’s a horse that I stole from my trainer Kent [Farrington],” McNerney said. “We did a lot of the shows on the grass derby field over at Equestrian Village during the summer because we stayed here because of COVID-19, and this result is very exciting. I’m hoping to move up and do the CSI4* during WEF 12 and see how that goes.” The day provided a new experience for Gochman. “I have no experience at Grand Prix level, and my horse has all the experience,” she said. “I think it kind of balances out, and we trust each other. She is a big-strided horse, scopey, big jump, and I kind of just have to stay with her and let her do her thing. I think being able

Hilary McNerney and Lovelight galloped to a second-place finish. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

to go double clear in a three-star makes me feel like I can do these bigger classes. Knowing that I’m strong enough at this point of WEF really helps boost my confidence for the future.” Follow all the action at WEF at www.pbiec.com.

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Marcia Howard Of Wellington Among New FoundCare Board Members

FoundCare Inc., a nonprofit federally qualified health center, recently added three new members to its board of trustees, including Marcia Howard of Wellington. Also joining the board are Stephanie Carden and Miron Ebanks. FoundCare uses a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. With several locations throughout Palm Beach County, FoundCare’s services include pediatric and adult primary care, women’s health services, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, pharmacy, laboratory services and x-rays. FoundCare’s mission is to fulfill unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families in Palm Beach County. FoundCare recently broke ground on renovations to a 10,000-squarefoot facility in West Palm Beach. Set to open this fall, the new health center will serve as a one-stop healthcare medical home to all. Howard, a Wellington resident, is the assistant controller at Palm

Beach Atlantic University and has a history with FoundCare. Howard was the chief financial officer at FoundCare from 2006 until 2014. A native of Jamaica, Howard serves her community in many ways. “I believe it is better to give than to receive,” Howard said. “So, that is why I serve at my local church, and I am happy to add FoundCare board member to that list. The organization delivers services with care and compassion, and that aligns with my values.” Carden, a Palm Beach resident, previously worked as staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County for 23 years before retiring. “My favorite part of my job was representing and advocating for individuals with HIV/AIDS, so FoundCare was a natural fit for me as they pioneered HIV/AIDS services with the Comprehensive AIDS Program,” Carden said. Ebanks is the CEO of Merricare Community Integrated Services, where she oversees operations to provide services to individuals

with disabilities. Ebanks has been in public health management for the last 30 years, holding senior managerial positions throughout her career. “I am passionate about providing services to underserved communities that are impacted by mental health crises, substance abuse and developmental disabilities,” she said. “I am excited about serving on FoundCare’s board to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.” Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are funded primarily by several entities, including grants, philanthropy and the federal government. To meet the criteria for federal funding, each health center must meet certain guidelines, including being governed by a board that includes patients from the community it serves, as well as other requirements. “We are excited to have these three wonderful and qualified professionals join our board,” said Yolette Bonnet, CEO of FoundCare. “As the need for affordable healthcare increases, we are in a

that were held March 12-13 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. This tournament was organized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) after the

Two Writing Awards For Murleve Roberts Of RPB

Royal Palm Beach resident Murleve Roberts, daughter of Yvonne C. Belefanti-Roberts and Thomas A. Roberts, was recently honored as one of the winners of the Palm Beach Dramaworks Young Playwrights Contest for 2021. This was for her play In the Wake of Fermin de Los Santos. Roberts was also recently named a winner in the Scholastic Art & Writers Awards 2021 for the poem “Bleach-Skinned” (Gold Key Award) and for her portfolio “Melanized” (Silver Key Award). Roberts is a senior at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

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NCAA canceled all Division III Winter National Championships for what it called low participation numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 62 percent of all Division III wrestling programs were participating, but that did not meet the 70 percent standard set by the NCAA. The NWCA wanted to provide a national tournament experience for those student-athletes who would have had two national tournaments (last year and this year) canceled during their careers. No team scores were kept, but the top eight place winners in each weight class earned NWCA All-American honors. Each team that participated in the tournament was allowed to bring 10 wrestlers. There was no qualifying tournament prior to the event. DiFiore posted a tournament record of 3-3 and placed eighth in the 141-pound weight class. He was knocked out of the championship bracket in the quarterfinal round of the 32-person bracket. He

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Tyler DiFiore finished the year with record of 9-5 that included four tech falls. DiFiore is the son of Leanne DiFiore and is a student at Luther College, located in Decorah, Iowa.

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PWH Staff Honored For Year Of DiMartino Plumbing Lends A Service On Pandemic’s Frontline Helping Hand To Those In Need

Marking the one-year anniversary of the hospitalization of the first COVID-19 patient at Palms West Hospital, Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Lisa El-Ramey recently delivered a proclamation designating Friday, March 12 as Palms West Hospital Worker

Appreciation Day. The proclamation recognizes doctors, nurses and all support staff at Palms West Hospital for their vital role in caring for the community throughout the pandemic. Hospital staff gathered to share a meal, and some participated in

rock painting and art therapy. Many left words of encouragement on rocks that will be on display on the grounds of the hospital, at the Path of Hope, a COVID-19 commemorative rock memorial and tribute to healthcare workers.

DiMartino Plumbing, a local family owned and operated business, has a community outreach program called “Plumbing for a Purpose.” This is a program for people who cannot afford to fix a plumbing issue they are having. As part of this program, DiMartino Plumbing chooses a nominee monthly and provides them with a free plumbing service, no strings attached. Individuals are able to nominate themselves or others by sending an e-mail to info@ dimartinoplumbing.com with a brief explanation of the person’s situation along with the plumbing issue that needs attention.

“A few years back, we faced a medical emergency with our twin daughters, and our community really rallied around us. They donated their time, money and efforts to help us. We are eternally grateful to our Palm Beach County community, and so our program ‘Plumbing for a Purpose’ is just our way of giving back,” Vice President Melissa DiMartino said. “Many people are struggling financially right now. Single moms trying to make ends meet, the elderly on fixed incomes, people have lost their jobs… It’s a tough time.” The company’s hope is that “Plumbing for a Purpose” will

inspire other small businesses to give back during a time where so many people are struggling. “This program is designed to give people a little break,” DiMartino said. “There’s a lot of negativity in the world right now. If we can give some good news to someone, let’s do it.” DiMartino Plumbing has been in business since 2010. They are known for their quality plumbing services, as well as transparency with customers. DiMartino Plumbing has held multiple campaigns that revolve around lending a helping hand. For more info., visit www.dimartinoplumbing.com.

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The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Professional Development Chair Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227 or loretta.spalady@gmail.com. The meeting typically takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens with networking starting at 6 p.m. The cost is typically $25 through Sunday, April 11 and $30 thereafter or at the door. If the meeting occurs at the hotel, visit www.paypal.me/abwanorthernpalmbch to pay or pay at the door. Due to the pandemic, the meeting may take place via Zoom. If so,

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FPL Works To Strengthen The Energy Grid Serving Wellington

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OK, readers. Just let me get this off my chest so I feel better and then we can proceed with humor. It has been a year since the pandemic hit my antiques stores, forcing us to close from mid-March through mid-May 2020 while the government started the process of studying the statistics and researching the facts and entertaining the possibilities and calculating the costs and even, perhaps, of maybe beginning to think about what to do with this thing that they’d known was coming since at least December 2019. Then, three months after the fact, they would discuss taking action. And then,

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who passed the buck to us individual business owners whom, as we know, always have extensive training on immunology and limitless resources at our fingertips. No, not bitter at all. And I can’t begin to tell you the joy of being on the front lines, telling people with money to spend to turn back around if they aren’t wearing masks — or to shoulder the expense of handing out free masks and hand sanitizer to everyone who comes in. Not bitter. The thing that hurt the most last year was packing up my Easter merchandise, lovingly arranged in cute vignettes throughout the stores just the week be-

fore. Now, that very same merchandise is out again — antiques and home decor that could conceivably be snapped up by mask-wearing, hand-sanitized customers who may or may not have been vaccinated. (And please don’t ask me to scrutinize their “I’ve Been Vaccinated” cards — even with the criminology degree I needed to open my antiques store, I really can’t tell an internet fake from the real thing.) But Murphy’s Law has intervened again, this time putting Easter on the first Sunday in April, a time when people have just barely caught their breath after all the fun of not going to bars on St. Patrick’s Day. Now, instead of spending a happy

month shopping for pastel Easter items, they’re going to flip over their calendar page and go, “Crap! Easter!” which I am pretty sure is not the what Good Lord intended. Nonetheless, we small business owners are a plucky lot. We are plucky due to the fact that many of us took out loans or mortgaged our homes to get the money to open our stores.) So we are charging ahead as if everything is fine. And I’d like to tell you that, on behalf of business owners everywhere, that’s what we would like you to do — charge ahead. Or use Apple Pay. Or a check. Or pay cash. We accept it all.

Jack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ Recut Better Than The Original

There has been a huge stir because the film Justice League was re-released in a new version this past week on HBO Max. The original film was supposed to be the DC Comics version of The Avengers, but it earned only a bit more than half the money of Avengers: Age of Ultron, which was the weakest of the four Avengers films. In other words, it made money but was a relative failure as a moneymaker, and a real failure in terms of critical reaction. But there had been a problem with the film. Director Zack Snyder had left the film before it was done because of the sudden death of his daughter and Joss Whedon, who had directed the first two Avengers films, took over. Hardcore fans were convinced that Whedon had ruined the film, particularly after Snyder criticized his version. Eventually, the new version was born. Snyder was given a load of cash to upgrade the computer effects, was able to

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler use a lot of material cut by Whedon, and even to film a scene or two, particularly one in which Jared Leto as the Joker played a role. The new film dropped on HBO Max, and I watched it, having seen the other version the day before. The new one is twice as long, an incredible four hours (some people were upset that Avengers: Endgame went three) compared to two hours for the Whedon version. Was it worth it? Well, it is an improvement. There is more time spent on the backstories of the characters, particularly

the ones who were new. There are some explanations about what is really going on (interesting, although essentially scientific nonsense) and some real focus on a couple of characterizations. But there is a lot of waste. The scene where Batman/Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) tries to recruit Aquaman/Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) was brief in the first version. Here it includes the complete singing of a dirge in Icelandic, which was odd since no one had (yet) died. There was a lot of padding. The story is the same in both versions. A being called Steppenwolf (Ciaran Hinds) plans to destroy earth. In the first version, no reason is given. Here he’s being punished and forced to bring 150,000 destroyed worlds to his master Darkseid. He comes across as a petulant teenager at times, weaker as a villain than in the first. And the superheroes first revive the dead Superman (who Snyder killed off in the horrid Batman v. Superman: Dawn

of Justice) and then all go to a deserted nuclear facility in Russia to battle and conquer the forces of evil. The real problem with the DC Universe is that most of the characters are not nearly as much fun as those in the Marvel one. Batman and Superman (Henry Cavill) are essentially fairly humorless lunks. Christopher Nolan made Wayne at least somewhat interesting in his films. There was almost no change for Diana Prince/ Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), who might be the most charismatic character in either universe, but does not do much more than simply fight in this one. The second version did focus a bit less on low angle shots of her legs and backside, perhaps in response to criticism of her objectification in the first version. Barry Allen/The Flash (Ezra Miller) gets a bit more to do, including a bit more heroism overcoming pain from wounds at a key moment and gets a delightful early scene rescuing a beautiful girl.

But it is Ray Fisher’s Victor Stone/ Cyborg who moves much more to the center stage. His relationship with his father and his coming into his own is the centerpiece of the film’s emotions. In the Whedon version, he is the least of the characterizations; his acting is at the center of what makes the new version better. He is torn between his human and cybernetic parts, leading him further into a love/hate relationship with his father, the scientist who “saved” him by making him part machine. Joe Morton, a wonderful character actor, plays the father, and gets a lot more to do in this version, and that also is a useful change. If you like these kinds of films and have four hours to spend, you might enjoy the film. Since it is on television, you can even watch it in parts, something made easier because Snyder actually separates the film into six parts, plus a half-hour epilogue that serves mainly as a tool to set up a possible sequel.

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Roofing

Sprinkler Systems

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

HR LEGAL LOGISTICS — Private law firm in Palm Beach County. Business Law. Employment Law. Estate Planning. Contracts. Visit: www.LegalLogisticsFL.com. Call (561) 480-0779

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

AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

Cleaning - Home/Office

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

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

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

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

Home Repairs

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Painting

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Plumbing POO-MAN — Pumping, plumbing, & drain cleaning. For all your septic & plumbing needs! Let the Poo Crew come to you. 561-318-8416

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