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Lox Council OKs Having One Non-Resident Landowner On Boards

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved resolutions and ordinances Tuesday, March 3 that will allow non-resident property owners to hold positions on town advisory boards. Each board was limited to a maximum of one non-resident property owner. The decision came after a long discussion with negative pushback from some residents. The change was approved by resolution for all advisory committees except the Planning & Zoning Board, which required an ordinance due to it being a quasi-judicial body. Page 3

You Farm in Loxahatchee, together with JC Western, hosted a Wild West Party fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 29 to benefit Horses That Help, a nonprofit animal rescue that uses horses to help families in need. Visitors could shop at vendor booths, snack from food trucks, play games, ride ponies, enjoy the petting zoo, hop on a hayride and more. Shown above are Horses That Help volunteers Madison Jackson, Marlo McClymont, Adeline MacIntosh, Hannah Moritz and Isaac Rivera. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

Relay For Life Returns To Fairgrounds On March 14

St. Therese Church Hosts Fashion Show Luncheon At Mayacoo

The St. Therese de Lisieux Church Council of Catholic Women held its Spring Fashion Show “Leap Into Fashion” at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 29. Along with the fashion show, there was a raffle and Chinese auction. Models showed off spring clothes from SteinMart featuring looks for morning, afternoon and evening. Page 15

Seminole Ridge Hosts Region Three Tourney For Area Grapplers

On Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 the Seminole Ridge High School wrestling program hosted the Class 3A, Region 3 tournament. The district qualifiers collected in the SRHS gymnasium to compete at the regional tournament. The top four qualifiers in the tournament were guaranteed a spot to compete in the state tournament at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Page 17 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 15 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 SPORTS..........................17 - 18 BUSINESS............................. 19 SCHOOLS...................... 20 - 21 PEOPLE................................. 22 CALENDAR............................ 27 COLUMNS............................. 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 30 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Deborah Welky Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, March 14, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., the public is invited to enjoy a day of community fun for a great cause when the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds. If you are wondering where you can take the kids for a fun, low-cost outing featuring legions of dedicated survivors, caregivers and volunteers walking, running and even dancing around the relay course, look no further than the Relay for Life, a fundraising event like no other. The public is invited to attend the spectacle, which will feature face-painting, bounce houses and tons of other activities, in addition to its more serious mission of raising money to support the various local programs of the American Cancer Society.

And if you haven’t signed up to take part in the actual relay, it’s not too late to join a team or start your own. The event will open at 2 p.m. with a moving ceremony recognizing approximately 150 survivors and their caregivers. After the opening ribbon is cut, they will take the first celebratory lap while teams and the public line the track, supporting them with cheers and applause. They begin the walk silently in observance of the sacrifices, strength and courage it takes to battle cancer, then retire to the Survivors’ Tent for dinner as the other 65 teams take the field. After securing pledges from family, friends and co-workers, an expected several thousand team members from Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, The Acreage and beyond will “pass the baton” as they do laps for eight hours straight. When not walking the course, participants will join

the public to check out the raffles and other fun activities taking place at each team’s “home base” tent as they compete to amass the largest total donations for the day. Each team is required to have a representative walking the track at all times but, for those not taking their turn walking, there’s plenty of socializing, music, school performances and other entertainment, as well as the fun of visiting other teams’ tents. Some teams sell craft items at their tents, mini massages or food. “The theme of this year’s event is ‘Holidays,’ so my team is doing Mardi Gras,” said Lisa Noel, the American Cancer Society’s community development manager for the western communities. “Jojo’s Raw Bar & Grill is giving us a big pan of New Orleans barbecue shrimp over rice, and we’ll be selling king cake as well. Other teams will be selling hotdogs, meatball See RELAY, page 4

ITID Bill To Allow Incorporation Study Dies In Tallahassee

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A bill that would have amended the Indian Trail Improvement District’s charter to allow it to conduct a study on the feasibility of incorporation has died in committee in Tallahassee. House Bill 975 would have revised the boundaries of the district, required the execution of an interlocal agreement with other governmental agencies, provided for a referendum and authorized the district to study the feasibility of an elector-initiated conversion of the district to a municipality. It was filed by State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) on Dec. 17 but died in the Local Administration Subcommittee on Jan. 14. “It had to go through the subcommittee, and it never made it to an agenda to be heard prior to the end of the subcommittee meeting,” ITID President Betty Argue told the Town-Crier on Tuesday. “Essentially, it doesn’t go anywhere because it did not get on the agenda to be heard, and then it would go to the next stage.” Argue said she did not think anyone in particular held up the bill’s progress, but questions were raised about the petition process. “I think there were some things they did not like about it,” she said. “One of them had to do with the number that was presented in the petition in order to have a referendum, but it just never made it to the agenda.” The bill would have required

approval of 5 percent of the voting populace in order to qualify for a full referendum. “We had agreed to an amendment, but then they never put it on the agenda,” Argue said. “We thought we had one more week, and they abruptly canceled the meeting for that week. They weren’t having any more subcommittee meetings. I don’t think it affected just our bill. There were a lot of local administration bills that never got heard.” The bill would have allowed ITID to revise its boundaries, give it authority to do a feasibility study on incorporation and, with a petition signed by 5 percent of the electorate, hold a referendum on incorporation. She said there was some discussion about whether a petition signed by 5 percent of the electorate would be sufficient to trigger a referendum. “We had provided them with an amended bill with that taken out, but it never made it to the agenda,” Argue said. “I think there’s more going on at the state level with respect to local government, and we got caught in the crosshairs on it. I don’t think it was a specific objection to our charter amendment.” The bill was sponsored by Roth and managed for the district at the state level by lobbyist David Ramba. “The process is that you have to be heard at different subcommittees at each stage before you See ITID BILL, page 13

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New Dunkin’ Coming To Royal Palm Beach, Right Next Door To Existing RPB Blvd. Location

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report At the Tuesday, Feb. 25 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission, the Dunkin’ Donuts on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. received special exception use, site plan and architectural approval, along with a landscape variance, to build a new restaurant on the lot next door, just north of the existing location. Popular for the past 35 years in a building originally constructed as a Miami Subs in 1985, morning coffee and breakfast fans often back up onto Royal Palm Beach Blvd. waiting to get into the facility. Many residents may not have even realized a parcel exists be-

tween the current donut shop and the water to the north, but a .92acre pie-shaped lot at 1351 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. is part of the shopping center and is planned to be the new home of the popular eatery. Rebranded as just Dunkin’, the 3,183-square-foot restaurant will feature an improved drive-through and call-ahead pickup lane aimed at keeping traffic from backing up onto the boulevard. Easements on the parcel necessitated the landscape waiver, but village staff assured the commissioners that the same number of trees and shrubs will be used as if there were no variance. “Thank you for moving the traffic off of Royal Palm Beach Blvd.,” Commissioner June Per-

rin said to murmurs of consensus. When Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin reported that the facility would have 24 parking spaces when only 15 are required, Commissioner Ross Shillingford was concerned with the need for the extras. When told it was necessary during peak hours, he said, “I love the project… just don’t provide more pavement than we need.” A parking issue was the concern regarding the only other item on the agenda. This was a variance application to allow 143 parking spaces for a commercial development located at 11700 Okeechobee Blvd., at the corner of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. It’s a currently vacant office building known for See RPB ZONING, page 4

The Gala of the Royal Horses performed on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center’s covered arena. Costumed riders performed a six-horse quadrille, a pas de deux and traditional Spanish rides with beauty and grace. Magnificent white Lipizzan and Andalusian horses performed the Levade, Spanish Walk, Airs Above the Ground and more. Shown above is Riding Master Rene Gasser with Habano. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wycliffe Supports Innovative Israel Tennis Program

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report Bracing brisk weather, an enthusiastic crowd attended an exciting tennis showcase Thursday, Feb. 27 during the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club’s third annual fundraiser in support of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers (ITEC). Approximately 425 people attended the match and following benefit dinner. ITEC is a decades-old organization which promotes education, safety, coexistence and fun for children living in Israel. Proceeds from the event this year will benefit ITEC in Arad, a city in southern Israel and one of the centers in desperate need of support. In a world filled with division,

ITEC, according to its representatives, strives to use tennis as a vessel for peace and a vehicle to help cultivate the well-being of children. The organization includes programs such as a coexistence program, a girls’ empowerment program, a special needs program and a program for at-risk youth. “The center in Arad is in critical need for funding,” said Yoni Yair, vice president of development for the organization and an ITEC alum. “Our center provides shelter and guidance to children with special needs, serves boys and girls at risk, and children who come from diverse backgrounds — Christians, Bedouin, Muslims and Jews. The Tennis & Educa-

tion Center in Arad is the flower of the city.” The organization has been in existence since the 1970s, but the name has recently been changed to include the word “education.” The reason for this, Yair said, is that to ITEC, education is the priority. “Most of our tennis centers are intentionally located in underprivileged communities, and our goal is to keep the children off the street,” Yair said. “Last year, when we came here, we were called the Israel Tennis Centers. We had a lot of discussions, and what we do in Israel is way beyond tennis. Education comes first.” Shadi Al Tori, a 20-year-old member of ITEC, spoke to the See TENNIS, page 7

Players Shadi Al Tori, Nir Skoletsky, Leah Hershkovis, Christina Shahla and Noa Hamenoo hold up teammate Majd Garra.

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Elbridge Gale Robotics Team Headed To World Competition

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report After-school clubs and activities range from music to sports, but a group of students at Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington chose to spend their time working and learning in the Lego Robotics Club. The RoboGators put their building and creative skills to the test in a recent expo, and their hard work paid off. Six elementary school students were awarded the honor of an invitation to compete at the First Lego League Junior World Championship Festival. “We started in September of

last year,” said robotics team coach and second grade science teacher Laura Arena. “The students were given a challenge at the beginning of the season to build a ‘Boomtown’ inspired by what they love about a community. Their challenge was to make it environmentally friendly, durable in accordance to where they live, as well as ADA accessible.” Guided by their coaches, Natalia Brooks, Jackson Hamilton, Parker Rulison, Andrea N. Lares, Aadiv Mishra and Arish Qaiser are preparing for a competition against 52 other junior teams from around the world.

“Let’s put it in perspective,” Arena said. “There are only 52 junior teams worldwide, out of 28,000 teams that attended expos, that made it to world competition. The RoboGators are the only team invited from all of South Florida and the first from Wellington.” Since the students are from Wellington, the Wellington Amphitheater, pool, recreation center and Scott’s Place playground all fed into their design. Guest speakers visited the students at school to answer questions and help them build upon their research for the project. “You can tell how important the community is to them because the students included these items in their Boomtown Build. Projects were reviewed by a series of judges, who also spent quite a bit of time with the students asking them questions regarding the challenge,” Arena said. Their Boomtown includes components such as eco-friendly

The RoboGators are headed to the First Lego League Junior World Championship Festival.

hydroelectricity and all ADAaccommodating buildings. The team consists of four second-grade students and two third graders. The students, along with their parents and teacher-coaches, will all fly to Houston for the First Lego League World Festival from April 15 through April 18. “They are so dedicated to this club,” said Arena, noting that the students attend twice a week. “The group of students we have are absolutely amazing. Parents have seen their children grow

A look at the detail work involved in the project.

during this program. They are selflearners and have learned to accept challenges. They’ve learned how to work together. They learned poise and were so eloquent as they spoke to the judges.” The team has to raise about $11,000 for the trip, and any remaining funds will go toward a special party for the entire team. While only six children were invited to compete on the world stage, the robotics team also has a second junior team and two intermediate teams for a total of

more than 30 students. To help support the students in their quest for success on the world stage, a GoFundMe page has been created. It can be found by searching “Help Send RoboGators Lego Robotics Juniors to Worlds.” There’s also a Find It Fund It Florida account at www. finditfunditflorida.com/palmbeach/grant/3361-33365. Those who wish to support the group can also contact Arena at laura.arena@palmbeachschools. org for more information.

The RoboGators show off their Boomtown Build project.

Lox Council OKs Having One Non-Resident Landowner On Boards

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved resolutions and ordinances Tuesday, March 3 that will allow non-resident property owners to hold positions on town advisory boards. Each board was limited to a maximum of one non-resident property owner. The decision came after a long discussion with negative pushback from some residents. The change was approved by

resolution for all advisory committees except the Planning & Zoning Board, which required an ordinance due to it being a quasijudicial body. The preliminary reading of the ordinance was approved. Town Attorney Brian Shutt explained that the Planning & Zoning Board ordinance does the same thing as the resolutions. “It modifies [so] that you may appoint one member, including alternates, who is a non-resident landowner, and the other thing is

the absences, that there are two consecutive board meetings that they [have unexcused absences]… they are subject to removal,” Shutt said. “The other change is that the board meeting in May of each year is when the organizational meeting will occur, not in April.” Laura Cacioppo, who sits on the Finance Advisory & Audit Committee, said she was concerned about appointing non-residents to committees. “I know there is the struggle and you have to fill the seats, but I am

very concerned about having [nonresident landowners],” Cacioppo said. “I can see where it would be beneficial, but I don’t think that we are somehow obligated not to listen to anybody who does not sit on the committee. I realize that you all take advice, and you don’t necessarily have to listen to the committees that we have and what we provide for you, but the concern is that we may have really large landowners who don’t necessarily share the same vision that most of the town folk do.”

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District Spending Big To Protect Students, Renovate Schools

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The annual joint meeting of Wellington’s Public Safety Committee and Education Committee on Tuesday, March 3 at the Wellington Community Center drew a large crowd to hear an update on school safety and projects funded by the one-cent sales surtax. Palm Beach County School Police Chief Frank Kitzerow provided the school safety update, highlighting the many changes implemented in the two years since the tragic shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Kitzerow said that his agency has hired 152 new officers in the past 18 months for a total of 271 to provide safety in the 187 public schools and 51 charter schools he is responsible for protecting. “We have 38 officers who were at the World Trade Center site on 9/11,” he said. “All the members of this team are committed to go down that hall by themselves if the

need arises,” Kitzerow explained. “I am extremely proud of them.” Kitzerow said that his team is “setting a high benchmark for protection,” describing some of the resources and activities of the police force. “We have a long tradition of collaboration,” he said, noting a unified command structure with other first responding teams. Kitzerow explained security enhancement projects and their components, along with the efforts at prevention, intervention and diversion taken before an incident occurs. He touched on the required tools and training to deal with potential events. “We have threat assessment teams on every campus,” he said. “We work to make sure it is code green by the time the sun comes up every school day. It is all part of being safe and feeling safe.” Each officer is equipped with a Sonim portable command center, Kitzerow said. This looks like a regular smart phone but can connect with the facility’s wi-fi to

show where the officer is and allow them to talk back and forth clearly. So far this school year, the school police have dealt with 549 incidents among a population of 200,000 students. With its real time command center, staff can view cameras from every school and control the doors to lockdown a facility. Should there be a serious incident, trained specialists help to reunify thousands of people from a large school, counting both students and parents. Kitzerow noted his agency’s work with the Youth Court program. “You will never arrest your way out of a problem,” he said. “The program allows first-time offenders to be judged in a court by their peers and ultimately have their record remain clean.” He said that the policy has resulted in more than 95 percent of participants never re-offending. “I think that’s an ‘A,’” he said. The school district’s Chief Operating Officer Wanda Paul said that during the economic downturn

that began in 2008, much required maintenance was deferred on schools. “We were in desperate need of facility renewal at Wellington schools,” she said. “[Throughout the county], we could have used $2 billion, but the referendum of 2016 will provide $1.3 billion, and we are going to spend every penny on our schools.” Paul said that facility condition assessments were done throughout the county to determine upgrades that would replace failing components and extend the life of school facilities. She noted that Wellington Landings Middle School and New Horizons Elementary School, which had been assessed as needing a lot of work, have had major upgrades, and that work is now complete. “The work on Wellington High School will be done over the next two summers and on holidays when students are not in school,” she said. Central Region Superintendent Valerie Zuloaga-Haines brought

greetings from Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy, who could not be present. She and her team presented a strategic 5-year plan that sunsets next year and will be replaced with a new, updated vision. “It is a roadmap to ensure we are providing excellence,” she said. Zuloaga-Haines noted that the district likes to use empirical data to positively affect long-term outcomes (or LTOs). “In education, we like to use letters for things,” she said. She reported that in the high schools, achievement is increasing in all groups, although gaps in success remain between white, black and Hispanic students. “Black students are under-enrolled in advanced courses, and white students are over-enrolled compared to their percentage of the overall student body,” Zuloaga-Haines said, noting that Hispanic students’ percentages were consistent between enrollment and representation in advanced

courses. “Advanced coursework is meant to be challenging. It is a productive struggle.” Haines also noted that each school has a behavioral health professional, and that 100 schools in the county have co-located services for mental health. In other business: • The “Texting Your Life Away” essay contest to build awareness of the dangers of texting and driving was deemed a great success and will be repeated again next year. The topic focused on the dangers of the number one cause of death among teenagers — distracted driving — and drew nearly 50 entries from Wellington and Palm Beach Central high schools. • Speakers cited the importance of completing the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census form to facilitate funding for area schools. • The consensus among members of both boards was that the meetings are highly productive and bi-annual meetings should be considered.

Lox Council Hires Legal Firm To Represent Town In Brier Case

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved hiring a legal firm Tuesday, March 3 to represent the town in a lawsuit filed by Seth Brier, the owner of a 15-acre parcel on B Road, 0.2 miles north of Southern Blvd. In December, the council denied a request by Brier that would have changed the land use on the property from low intensity residential to multiple land use in order to incorporate other low intensity uses on the property. Brier contends that his property, where he once operated a feed store until town code enforcement closed it down, is surrounded on three sides by commercial operations: the 90-acre Groves Town Center immediately to the south of the Brier property where an Aldi grocery store, bank and Wawa convenience store are being built, the Loxahatchee Groves Commons retail plaza containing the Publix grocery store and Tractor Supply store, and Palm Beach State College, which has an entrance immediately west of the Brier property. However, the Brier property does not have an entrance on Southern Blvd., which is required by the town charter in order to operate a commercial enterprise.

Town Attorney Brian Shutt explained that the agreement before the council that evening was to employ the law firm of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman to represent the town in the latest case that Brier has filed against the town. “He currently had an ongoing case against the town based on his property on B Road, and that case is covered by our insurance carrier,” Shutt explained, noting that the defense counsel in that matter is Mike Burke with the Johnson Anselmo firm. “When we got this case, we reached out to the town’s insurance carrier, they said no because in this particular case, Brier’s attorney is only alleging declaratory relief and injunctive relief, where he’s not demanding damages, and this is based on the decision the council made not to approve the comp plan amendment.” Shutt said insurance coverage and defense cost is not warranted in the most recent case because there is no compensation involved. “Therefore, we are on our own on this,” he said. “My suggestion is that we also have Mike Burke defend us in this case, to which he has agreed, and because he is also aware of the current case, and this case is similar to the current case

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Move Forward With Current Lox Council

Loxahatchee Groves’ town management and town council changes in 2019 have provided a renewed town to act for the benefit of landowners and residents. On March 17, Loxahatchee Groves voters have an opportunity to reelect David Demarois to the town council. Dave’s recent mailer recaps his public service responsibilities and accomplishments in Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, as a PBSO reserve deputy, as a supervisor of the now-dependent Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District and currently on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. Town council members provide oversight of town management and operations — and need to be willing to raise questions and concerns to get positive and constructive results that are affordable. Growth and change in and around Loxahatchee Groves are continuing. Many are opportunities that involve pros, cons and costs for landowners and residents. During his current town council service, Dave has supported the long-overdue change in our previous town manager and certain staff members (especially code enforcement); supported the election of three stronger town council

members last year; supported increased road maintenance and drainage (including additional field personnel and equipment); supported the consideration and implementation of Office of the Inspector General recommendations for improvements in town procedures; supported continuation of the PBSO contract to provide necessary police services; supported the use of town advisory committees to study and recommend updates and improvements in the town’s policies and services to landowners and residents; supported town emergency reserves and a backup bank credit line; and supported improvements to the town’s web site and other town communications with residents. Dave’s family has lived in Loxahatchee Groves since 1986. He respects our rural lifestyle, the many home-based businesses and the agricultural/equestrian businesses that utilize our relatively large land parcels without opening the town to urban sprawl. Dave is available and listens to resident concerns and reviews them with town management for appropriate action that is affordable. Dave is positive, optimistic and realistic in working with the town manager and other town council members. Please consider and vote for David Demarois on March 17. John Ryan Loxahatchee Groves

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that we have, I think it would be a cost savings to have the same attorney who is currently defending us in the underlying case.” Shutt explained that Brier is asking the court to determine that the town erred in its decision not to grant his comp plan amendment. He believes that will be a difficult case to make because courts normally stay away from legislative determinations. Councilman Dave DeMarois

said he was curious about a possible ruling because it is similar to a decision that was made against the town regarding its initial refusal in 2014 to grant the owners of the Day property permission to develop their 10-acre site on Okeechobee Blvd. at Folsom Road. The council had refused initially to approve commercial development on the land, although town staff had advised that under the

comp plan and land use code, the owners were entitled to commercial development there. The decision was subsequently overturned in court. Shutt added that he felt the recent case would not be protracted because there would be little or no discovery, but a simple determination whether the town and council had followed the rule of law. Former Councilman Todd McLendon asked if the $175-per-hour

attorney fee included paralegal and other services. “Are we going to pay $175 for paralegal or any of those other employment services that we would have?” he asked. “My understanding is that it is for attorneys’ services,” Shutt said. “I will confirm that with him, but it’s my understanding that this is covering attorney services.” DeMarois made a motion to approve the agreement, which carried 5-0.

a life lost to cancer, a survivor or someone still fighting. The closing ceremony will switch gears to celebrate current accomplishments and the American Cancer Society’s commitment to the work that still needs to be done. “Last year, the teams raised $135,000, which is about the same as the previous year, and about what I would expect for this year,” Noel said. “Obviously, we’d love to raise more.” In addition to the Road to Recovery program, the American Cancer Society provides hope lodges and sometimes even hotel

lodging for those who need to travel outside their immediate area for treatment. The Tender, Love & Care initiative helps provide wigs, prosthetic bras, head wraps and more, and there’s a toll-free number that offers assistance and support around the clock. “If a patient calls (800) 2272345 with any kind of need, we can help,” Noel said. “We have insurance specialists, cancer specialists, therapists, people to help them navigate our programs, people to help them find a local doctor who takes their insurance, people to tell them if there are any grants available. And sometimes callers

just want someone to talk to.” The Relay for Life was founded in 1985 by Dr. Gordon Klatt of Tacoma, Wash., who walked a track for 24 hours. In the following years, the program grew to encompass 5,000 such events around the world. For more information on joining the relay as a participant, survivor or caregiver, call Noel at (561) 6142835 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ westernpbfl. “You can have a team of one,” Noel said. “But we find that 10 is a better number. You’re not alone, and it’s nice to have others to help you fundraise.”

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continued from page 1 subs, doughnuts, cotton candy, cookies and lots of desserts. Some teams do games.” A silent auction of items donated by each team will run from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Between 3 and 4 p.m., teams who paid a $20 entry fee will compete in a chili cookoff, and the winning team will receive all the donations to add to their team’s donation total. A culinary panel comprised of local celebrities will determine the winner at 4:15 p.m. A box car race, in which participants don a decorated box before competing in a foot race, brings community awareness to the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program, in which volunteers drive patients to and from treatment appointments. “Each participating team makes a car with two seats to, hypothetically, take a patient to Wellington Regional Medical Center,” Noel said. “Our survivors will judge the creativity of the cars, and the winner of the race gets spirit points and prizes. The Village of Wellington usually enters a car, as does WRMC, together with individuals and families. They take it very seriously.” With butterfly gardens set up all around, a butterfly release will be held at 5 p.m. to honor those who are or have fought cancer while a butterfly poem is read. At 8 p.m., a lip-synching contest will be held with prizes for the winners. At 9 p.m., a somber luminaria lighting will offer comfort and hope, with each light signifying

Survivors head around the track during the opening lap at last year’s Relay for Life.

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RPB Zoning

Parking Variance Request

continued from page 1 its nonfunctional clock tower at the corner. Regulations require that the building’s proposed use require 149 spaces. That is, six more spaces than it currently has. Erwin said that village staff recommends denial of such applications as a matter of policy because approval would seem to say there might be something wrong with the code. Further, staff believes no special conditions exist that would warrant the variance. He continued that the applicant is seeking the variance in order to allow the entire existing

22,170-square-foot, two-story building to be used for medical office purposes. Currently, the second floor is zoned for professional use. The building has sat empty since receiving its certificate of occupancy more than a decade ago. “Part of the reason the owners have had trouble leasing it is their refusal to subdivide the space,” said Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien in an interview with the Town-Crier. “They always wanted to lease it as the entire building, or the entire floor. That’s a lot of space for a medical office or an engineering firm.” Erwin said that the village sent out the required notice, to all residents within a 300-foot radius of the subject property, notifying homeowners of the variance request and received no responses

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either supporting or objecting to the application. However, owners of the other two currently vacant outparcels on the site, which are presently zoned for banks, wanted it on the record that they didn’t want to give up their parking spaces should the parcels be used in the future. Parking for the entire development is communal. “I appreciate your concerns about parking,” Perrin said at last week’s meeting. “I think we have to move forward in a progressive way.” Brian Terry was at the meeting representing the building owners. “We are not modifying the building or the parking,” he said. “There is a shared parking agreement. It is one cohesive development. The only change is the lights will be on.”

Terry noted that Royal Palm Beach’s parking code is very strict. “If the building were in any of the surrounding communities, we wouldn’t need to request the variance,” he said. Shillingford said it is important to get the unused building occupied. “Having been vacant for so long, it is a pity for the village,” he said. Commissioner Ray Nazareth was still unmoved regarding the parking request. “I am leaning toward denial,” he said. Perrin said that it would be nice to have the clock working, and Erwin said that an operational clock is a condition of the site plan. The measure passed 4-1 with Nazareth dissenting. Both projects now head to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for approval.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS INAUGURAL BRIDAL EXPO AT CULTURAL CENTER

Future brides and grooms had the opportunity to get a start on their “Big Day” planning as the Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its inaugural Bridal Expo on Sunday, March 1 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Happy couples could cruise vendors for hair and makeup, caterers, decorators, DJs and more. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

Bride-to-be Rhonda Salowitz with Beauty by Creative at Heart representatives Krystle Kavalsky and Debra Hoefl.

Sisters Michell and Vivian Diaz of SyLo Crafts.

Kelvin Monge serves samples from Broward Catering.

Future bride Kayla Mead is crowned with a “She Said Yes!” sash by Pure Romance consultants.

Stella Strings violinist Evegeniya Antonyan performs wedding tunes.

Peggy Roland of Royalty Event Planning alongside a decorated table.

Martins Zagars takes visitor pictures in promotion of Posh Photography.

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Pure Romance consultants Angie Davey and Kimberly Stickney.

RIBBON CUTTING HELD FOR NEW SIGN MARKING ASTOR COVE COMMUNITY

On Thursday, Feb. 27, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new sign in front of the Astor Cove neighborhood off Greenview Shores Blvd. in Wellington. The project came about due to the dedication and tenacity of resident Maryjo Shockley, who advocated many years for the new sign, supported by a number of other residents who live in the neighborhood. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

Maryjo Shockley explains how the project came together. (L-R) Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Village Attorney Laurie Cohen, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Maryjo Shockley and Councilman John McGovern.

Laurie Cohen, Maryjo Shockley, Mayor Anne Gerwig and Councilman John McGovern help cut the ribbon.

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Wellington’s Annual Financial Report Shows Clean Audit

The Wellington Village Council received the village’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended Sept. 30, 2019 at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 council meeting. Grau & Associates Certified Public Accountants conducted the annual audit, issuing an unmodified, clean opinion, the highest opinion possible. An unmodified opinion indicates that the financial statements, in all material respects, fairly present the financial position and the respective changes in financial position of the Village of Wellington. The CAFR contains the village’s audited financial statements and other financial information. It also contains information about the local economy, the structure of Wellington’s government, future financial plans and policies. “The council fully supports transparency and responsible fiscal management of our resi-

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Art Society To Feature Rolando Chang Barrero

The Wellington Art Society will present a demonstration and discussion by well-known local artist and entrepreneur Rolando Chang Barrero at the group’s Wednesday, March 11 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Wellington Community Center. A meet-andgreet begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and a brief meeting. The evening will conclude with Barrero’s presentation and an art raffle. Barrero began his art career with a degree from the Art Institute of Chicago, where he also received many honors and a coveted Ryerson Traveling Fellowship. He is an experimental media artist, a visionary, a cultural leader and well known for his “Social

Clerk’s Office To Offer Saturday Passport Days

Planning a vacation abroad? The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is hosting special Saturday hours to make it easy for you to apply for your passport. The office will open its courthouse locations in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7 and March 21 to help residents with their passport needs. No appointment is necessary.

Justice” art film. Barrero moved to Miami Beach in 1980, doing odd jobs but eventually working for Ted Lapidus in Bal Harbor, later relocating to Beverly Hills, working for Torie Steele on Rodeo Drive. He eventually moved back to Miami Beach, working with lifelong mentors and opening an art studio. On the move again, he went to Chicago working in the Pilsen Art District doing internships at numerous galleries. Thanks to the Ryerson Fellowship, Barrero was able to visit Cuba with fellow Cuban artists in 1990. His experience there opened his eyes to exploring the rich art and unique cultures of other countries. He was able to travel and continue exploring cultures and art in Europe, Asia and South America. Barrero later underwent treatment for brain cancer. He was finally able to return to work just before he moved to Palm Beach County in 2010, where he has established himself as a cultural art leader. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

Workshop On Herb Gardening

Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Urban Horticulture will hold a workshop on “Herb Gardening and Its Benefits” on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clayton E. Hutcheson Agricultural Services Center, Exhibit Hall A (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Emily Marois and Ada Medina-Solorzano will discuss various herbs, how to grow them, their health benefits and how to cook with them. Each participant will receive an herb plant grown by a master gardener volunteer and herb recipes. The cost is $5 and space is limited. Register on Eventbrite. For more information, call Candace Smith at (561) 233-1759.

Wellington Hosts ‘Marchtoberfest’ March 6-7

Where can you find jousters, jesters, and a Grammy-nominated accordionist playing party polka

all in one place? Find them at “Marchtoberfest,” a traditional German Pop-Up Biergarten featuring Hofbräu Bier in Wellington on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at Wellington’s Town Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Marchtoberfest is a family-friendly event and admission is free. It runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Each day will feature a lounge area of authentic Biergarten tables and benches, along with German food, music, vendors and special entertainment. Kids will enjoy their own activity zone with bounce houses and lawn games. American German Club dancers will be in attendance both days, providing demonstrations of traditional German dances throughout the event. Guests 21 and over can choose from a selection of beers by Hofbräu München available for purchase, along with keepsake boots or steins with discounted prices for refills. For the full event details and schedule, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/marchtoberfest.

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continued from page 1 crowd about his experience with the organization. In order for him to have a better life than what was common in the area where he grew up, Al Tori’s parents sent him to ITEC 10 years ago. According to Al Tori, his life was so positively changed after getting involved with the organization, his family took action. “It started with me, and then moved to my brother and then my sister,” Al Tor recalled. “At the end, it got into my parents, and we left our city, we left everything... just to be close to this place. So, you can see how it was important for us.” According to the young athlete, one of the things that was so meaningful about the center was the acceptance he felt from his Jewish teammates. Children of different religions are strategically paired

together in ITEC in order to learn and practice coexistence. “I play with the Jewish people in my group. I like them, they like me, and I respect them all,” said 13-year-old Majd Garra, a student at ITEC. “Even my parents like to come to the tennis center. The Arab parents and the Jewish parents — they’re sitting in the cafeteria talking and having fun.” Marty Ross, one of the co-chairs of the Wycliffe event, is passionate about ITEC because of its efforts to promote peace in Israel. “This formula is a success formula that needs to be told throughout the world,” Ross said. “This is a role model for success formula, and it’s held under covers.” “It’s helping people from a young age learn to work together,” added his wife Harriet Ross, also a co-chair. “And that’s very important for peace throughout the whole world.” To learn more about the Israel Tennis & Education Centers, visit www.itecenters.org.

Yoni Ravit supports the organization his mother attended as a child.

Event co-chairs Ellen and Steve Wechsler and Marty and Harriet Ross.

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Leah Hershkovis runs out during her introduction.

Majd Garra introduces himself alongside Noa Hamenoo.

Ellen Kahan, Arnie and Marsha Lipschutz, and Joel and Elaine Burzin.

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THE WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB HOSTS PETITE FLOWER SHOW AT THE MALL

The Wellington Garden Club presented “It’s a Small World,” a National Garden Club Petite Flower Show, on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1 at the Mall at Wellington Green. All entries were no bigger than a six-inch diameter container and naturally small. For information about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Linda DeSanti’s “Jungle Habitat” won a first-place award.

Carol Lazzarino’s “Reflections” won a designer’s choice award.

Stormi Bivin won a first-place award for her mini vinca.

Paige Griffin won two first-place awards for miniature orchids.

John and Kathy Siena serve as co-chairs of the community garden at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club.

John Siena won an award for a woodland animal habitat display.

Petra Russell with her beach house design.

Twig Morris’ “Night Blooming Cereus” won first place in a photography division. Dee Rolfe won an award for “Sandhill Cranes” while Carol Lazzarino won an award for “Flamingos.”

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SHERIFF’S FOUNDATION PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS AT IPC IN WELLINGTON

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation 2020 Youth Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held Sunday, March 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. “A Day of Mallets and Chukkers” also raised funds to support the Youth Scholarship Program. This year was the sixth class of scholarship recipients, and 15 students sponsored by PBSO officers each received $2,500, which is renewable for up to four years. For more info., visit www.pbcsf.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Scholarship recipients with their PBSO mentors.

Anthony Bennett, Johnica Bennett, scholarship winner Jordan Bennett of Palm Beach Central High School and PBSO Capt. Emory Payne.

Deputy Audrey Miranda on Nettie, Caren Sutcliffe, Jesse Sutcliffe and Faith Williams.

Helen Cook, scholarship winner Alicia Cook of Wellington High School and PBSO Sgt. Chris Soares. Event Chair John Flanagan and Foundation Chair Rick Seymour listen as Sheriff Ric Bradshaw addresses the crowd.

Event Chair John Flanagan and Foundation Chair Rick Seymour listen as past scholarship recipient Jesse Sutcliffe speaks.

Eagle 1 Global Ranger pilots Ron Bloeser and Andy Tucker.

State Rep. Matt Willhite, Neil Hirsch, Dr. Laura DeLuca, Alexis Willhite and Rick Seymour.

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Pilot Claims Overtime Victory Over Tonkawa In Gold Cup Action

For the second time in just three weeks, Pilot and Tonkawa needed overtime to determine the winner, this time in the USPA Gold Cup, with Pilot once again emerging as the victor, claiming the 13-12 victory on U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Sunday, March 1. A déjà vu moment between Pilot and Tonkawa saw them evenly matched in nearly every aspect of the game, treating spectators to a thrilling featured match of the week. Tonkawa was able to hold the advantage by playing a disciplined defense that kept Facundo Pieres off the penalty line, where he had been shooting an impressive 90 percent entering the game. Keeping pace behind their 10-goal duo of Facundo and Gonzalito Pieres, who combined

for all 13 goals, Pilot received its first penalty attempt in the sixth chukker, using the opportunity to send the game into overtime and ultimately capture the exciting 13-12 victory. A lightning-quick pace was set in the first chukker as the Pieres brothers contributed a field goal each, while a penalty two conversion from Sapo Caset left Tonkawa trailing by one. Doubling up Tonkawa on the scoreboard in the second chukker, Pilot’s attack in open play was successful early to push the lead to 4-2, but Tonkawa responded with an organized attack of its own. Despite three missed attempts at goal, Tonkawa continued to pressure Pilot, finishing the chukker on Ignacio Toccalino’s first goal to bring the game back into a 4-4 tie.

Conceding no penalty attempts to Pilot, Tonkawa’s third penalty two conversion of the game gave them the team’s first lead, which they held on to at the completion of the first half. Back-and-forth action highlighted the beginning of the second half, resulting in three goals from each team without the whistle blown once for a foul. Facundo and Gonzalito Pieres continued to account for all of Pilot’s goals, while Tonkawa received two goals from Toccalino, along with Jeff Hildebrand’s first of the tournament to push Tonkawa back ahead by one goal. Increasing pressure on the Tonkawa defense, Pilot forced them into four fouls, but were unable to take advantage of the extra possessions, watching their deficit grow to two for the first time in the

game entering the final chukker. Caset’s seventh goal of the game opened the scoring in the final chukker, leaving Tonkawa ahead by three with just minutes left in the game, but Pilot quickly responded with a run of penalty goals. After consecutive penalty goals from Gonzalito Pieres brought the deficit to one, an attack downfield resulted in a penalty one, tying the score and once again sending the battle between Pilot and Tonkawa into overtime. Just seconds into the extra chukker, Facundo Pieres stole the knock-in and found the goal, securing the 13-12 victory for Pilot and also claiming Sunday’s MVP honors. The horse he scored the winning goal on, Open Chistosa, was named the match’s Best Playing Pony.

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Young Talent Scores $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* Win For U.S.

The future of U.S. show jumping was shining bright as a team of up-and-coming athletes dominated the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* in the International Arena on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. The Saturday Night Lights Nations Cup consisted of two rounds over a course set by Ken Krome. Teams of four represented the nations of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ireland, Israel, Mexico and the United States. After the first round, each team dropped its highest score, and the top-six teams returned in order of highest to lowest total faults in the second round. The winner was determined by the lowest total of each team’s top-three riders from each round. The six teams that returned for the second round included the fault-free United States, Ireland on five faults, Brazil and Canada on a tally of 13 faults each, and Australia and Israel with 17 faults each. Leading the way, the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team consisting of

Andy Kocher aboard Squirt Gun, Brian Moggre on MTM Vivre le Reve, Lucas Porter with C Hunter and Adrienne Sternlicht riding Just A Gamble, carried the leading scores in both rounds and finished the night on just four penalties for the win. The U.S. riders were coached by Chef d’Équipe Robert Ridland. Irish riders David Blake, Darragh Kenny, Paul O’Shea and Billy Twomey took the silver-medal position on 13 faults, while Australia’s Amy Graham, Scott Keach, Hilary Scott and Rowan Willis rounded out the podium. Sitting pretty on a perfect score after Kocher’s lone time fault served as the drop score from round one, U.S. riders were primed for a win on home soil. A double-clear performance from 18-year-old Moggre and his 11-year-old Westphalian gelding sealed the victory for his team in his senior Nations Cup debut. “Everybody wants to jump clear their first time on the team, so for my horse to make that happen for

me, I couldn’t be more thankful,” Moggre said. “It’s quite a surreal feeling. To be on the team here really meant a lot. MTM Vivre la Reve is my top horse at the moment. He’s a horse I know like the back of my hand.” Fellow young rider Porter, 22, notched a fault-free ride in the opening round and settled on a single rail in the second, riding longtime partner C Hunter, a 13-year-old Zangersheide stallion. “I was really thankful to be a part of the team, and I aimed at this Nations Cup since the start of the season here in Florida,” said Porter, who was also making his senior Nations Cup debut. “I thought my horse jumped two great rounds tonight. He jumped a really amazing first round and was a bit unlucky with my rail, but I’m really happy with him. We’ve come a long way together.” Pulling through for a clear in the second round to help his team’s total, Kocher, 36, and Squirt Gun were pivotal for their team in the rider’s second Nations Cup team

appearance. “He’s by far the best horse that I have at the moment,” said Kocher of the nine-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Eye Candy Jumpers. “Last year in the high schooling [jumpers] at WEF, I fell off him our first time out, so it’s incredible what 18 months can do.” Coming in with the most team experience under her belt, Sternlicht, 26, served as the anchor rider and posted a clear round with Just A Gamble, but did not return for the second round thanks to her teammates’ scores securing the win. “I’m very thankful for my teammates who made it very easy for me,” she said. “I think we’re a young team, but have a lot of strong riders who have had consistencies leading up to this event. I think that was showcased in their awesome rides.” A very proud Chef d’Équipe Ridland spoke highly of his young team. “This team was chosen right down the ranking list of the applicants, and to see them do that

The winning United States team, including Andy Kocher, Brian Moggre, Adrienne Sternlicht, Lucas Porter and Chef d’Équipe Robert Ridland receive their awards from Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone and ringmaster Steve Rector. tonight was just amazing,” he said. “It really fits into what we’ve always tried to do; you can have a team of three veterans and two newer riders, but it’s all in the same spirit of giving experience when it really counts. There’s nothing like pressure at home; it’s Saturday night with everything on the line,

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YOU FARM HOSTS WILD WEST PARTY FUNDRAISER FOR HORSES THAT HELP

You Farm in Loxahatchee, together with JC Western, hosted a Wild West Party family-friendly fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 29 to benefit Horses That Help, a nonprofit animal rescue that provides horseback rides to families in need. Visitors could shop at vendor booths, snack from food trucks, play games, ride ponies, enjoy the petting zoo, hop on a hayride and more. Learn more about Horses That Help at www.horsesthathelp.org. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

Volunteers Shelby Sullivan and Lisa Eimer alongside Jaden Kulko as he rides Pickles.

Cowboy mounted shooters Freddy Naranjo and Dakotah Thiery.

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continued from page 1 go on to the next level,” Argue said. “It never even got out of that subcommittee to get heard at the main committee level.” The bill may be reintroduced next year, but Argue said that would be Up to the entire ITID Board of Supervisors to decide. “I think time is of the essence right now to address the concerns of the community, so that’s a discussion we need to have,” she said. “The board, and the Acreage Landowners’ Association, need to take a more proactive role with

Angelina Billingsley and Michele Caputo check out the petting zoo. some of these things to keep the ball rolling.” ITID has another bill still making its way through the legislative process asking for $200,000 to upgrade the M-O Canal outfall gate that separates ITID from the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, which has been kept at higher water levels than the district. “The gate allows us to hold the water level higher in the M-O and control discharge levels,” she said. The district did not pursue getting the estimated $5.7 million in funding this year to get the rest of the Corbett levee upgraded out of concerns for the price of the request and that it should be the responsibility of a broader level of bureaucracy than ITID. Funding of $4 million was provided by the state in 2014 to

You Farm owners Stefan and Shelby Horbonis.

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fund half the levee after rain from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to breach the existing levee. Half of the levee was built by the South Florida Water Management District, but the other half of the levee was never funded, and the original $4 million cost estimate has escalated to $5.7 million. “The Corbett levee is really a state resource, and it’s a state responsibility,” Argue said. “We’re working with [the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission], and we’ve got to set up some meetings with [the South Florida Water Management District] and Fish & Wildlife to try to get them to put it in their budget. It’s not an ITID responsibility… It would impact us, but it’s our position that it’s a state responsibility, and they need to address it.”

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there is concern to be had, but you’re talking about a group of people that also have a vested interest. Just because you’re a resident doesn’t mean you don’t have any skin in the game in this town.” Vice Mayor Dave DeMarois made a motion to approve the preliminary reading of the ordinance, which carried 4-1 with Maniglia opposed. Maniglia then made a motion to reconsider the earlier vote approving a resolution to allow non-resident landowners on the other committees, which carried 4-1 with DeMarois dissenting. Councilwoman Laura Danowski subsequently made a motion to approve the original resolution, which carried 4-1 with Maniglia opposed.

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ST. THERESE CHURCH HOSTS FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON AT MAYACOO

Donna Leonardo and Janet Owens show off spring fashions.

Lisa Glennon, fashion coordinator Candy Rengstl and Patricia McGrew.

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CCW Past President Marci Stephens, President Donna Leonardo and Past President Elizabeth Gesacion.

Lauren Sterlacci, Marci Stephens, Jean McKeen, Donna Leonardo, Elaine Shehan, Roberta Leonardo, Eva Negron and Elizabeth Gesacion get ready for the fashion show.

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Seminole Ridge Hosts Region Three Tourney For Area Grapplers

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 the Seminole Ridge High School wrestling program hosted the Class 3A, Region 3 tournament. The district qualifiers collected in the SRHS gymnasium to compete at the regional tournament. The top four qualifiers in the tournament were guaranteed a spot to compete in the state tournament at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Wellington High School had six wrestlers qualify for the state tournament, while crowning three regional champions: James Marvel in the 126-pound weight category, Lukas Forehand in the 145-pound weight class and Justin Henry in the 152-pound weight division. The host Hawks had one qualifier, Marco Luciano in the 106-pound division, who placed fourth overall. Wellington’s Ethan

Howard also placed fourth in the 120-pound class. Wellington’s Patrick Jones in the 106-pound class battled Luciano and earned third place. Jesse Weinberg also took third place in the 138-pound class for the Wolverines. Seminole Ridge will be sending Luciano to represent the Hawks in the 106-pound division with a 22-12 record. Probably the most notable grappler heading to the state tournament is Wellington’s Henry in the 152-pound division, earning the regional title in his weight class and holding a 52-5 record. Henry won by pin fall to win the championship over Freedom High School’s Cooper Galvin from Orlando. In the 145-pound division, Forehand won a tight contest 7-5 in overtime over Max Wyatt from Olympic Heights High School. Marvel bested Ryan Ullayk from Palm Beach Gardens High School by major decision 14-6 in the 126-pound class.

Seminole Ridge’s Leo Caputo takes down Binalli Brown from the Treasure Coast in the 138-pound division.

Wellington’s Lucas Forehand takes control of Palm Beach Gardens’ Jake Maffi in the 145-pound semifinal round.

Dalton Lyons of Seminole Ridge looks for control over Treasure Coast’s Cody Olsen in the 285-pound weight class.

Wellington’s 152-pound division first place finisher Justin Henry locks up with Spanish River’s Riley Mosier in the semifinals.

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Wellington’s Jesse Weinberg avoids a takedown against Jupiter’s Zac Creeden in the 138-pound division.

Visiting Broncos Dominate Wildcats 6-0 On The Baseball Diamond

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The old adage that pitching and defense wins baseball games was true on Tuesday, March 3 when the Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats hosted the Palm Beach Central High School Broncos in a western showdown on the baseball diamond. The visiting Broncos had bril-

liant pitching and an error-free defense as they blanked the Wildcats 6-0. Three Palm Beach Central pitchers — Johnny Napoles, Brandon Vazquez and Sammy Orozco — combined in the onehit, no-walk shutout. The only base runner all game for Royal Palm Beach was leftfielder Christian Marrero, who had a one-out single in the bottom

Palm Beach Central baseball head coach Tony Gullo addresses his team after the victory.

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of the first. After that, Palm Beach Central recorded 20 consecutive outs, seven of which were strikeouts, to secure the victory. The big inning for Palm Beach Central was in the top of the second inning when the first four batters reached base on three walks and a single, which brought in one run. Then, two outs later, Bronco Robert Melchionni’s pop fly to shallow

left center field was dropped for an error, which allowed all three Palm Beach Central base runners to cross home plate. Palm Beach Central’s lead grew to 4-0. In the sixth inning, the Broncos scored two more runs when Melchionni had a two-run single to left field, which plated teammates David Domis and Josh Hernandez.

Palm Beach Central head coach Tony Gullo was pleased with his squad’s effort in the game. “Our focus, attitude and effort were good tonight,” Gullo said. “I was very pleased with the pitching effort of Johnny Napoles.” Royal Palm Beach head coach Thomas Coates expected more out of his team, which pounded Pahokee High School the night

Palm Beach Central leadoff hitter Robert Melchionni bats against Royal Palm Beach.

before, 33-0. “Tonight, we got in our way and didn’t really play well, though pitcher Michael Wall was effective in relief,” Coates said. Both teams play their next game on Friday, March 6. Royal Palm Beach travels to Martin County High School, while Palm Beach Central plays at Jupiter High School.

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EQUINE MAJESTY ON DISPLAY AS JIM BRANDON HOSTS ROYAL HORSES SHOW

The Gala of the Royal Horses performed on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center’s covered arena. Costumed riders performed a six-horse quadrille, a pas de deux and traditional Spanish rides with beauty and grace. Magnificent white Lipizzan and Andalusian horses performed the Levade, Spanish Walk, Airs Above the Ground and more. For more info., visit www.galaoftheroyalhorses.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Raine Ferns on Bucky (Quarter horse) with the American flag.

Steve McIntyre on Motzart (Lipizzan) with the European flag.

Steve McIntyre on Motzart (Lipizzan) as Riding Master Rene Gasser asks the horse to do the Spanish Walk.

Katharina Gasser on Quintero (Andalusian) and Rene Gasser on Bucky (Quarter horse).

Steve McIntyre and Raine Ferns on Motzart.

Batto Students Capture Silver, Bronze

Three local students from Suishin-Ryu Florida recently traveled to Santa Ana, California, to test for Batto-Do (sword) ranks and participate in the annual seminars and Batto-Do tournament. Mike and Sue Riddle tested for their Sho-Dan ranks, while Julian Sanchez tested for his NiDan rank. All three will find out this November on the status of their passing. It was the first time attending for both Riddles, and the second time for Sanchez. Mike Riddle took third in both individual “below black belt” kata and cutting, and Sue Riddle took second in both divisions as well. All three local students took second place in team cutting. For more information on classes at Genbu-Kai Karate in Wellington, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www.floridagenbukai.com.

Carol LeMaster visits with Riding Master Rene Gasser and Habano after the show.

Riders perform the six-horse quadrille.

Rene Gasser and Jerano (Andalusian).

Katharina Gasser with Friesians Armani and Gharred.

Palm Beach Outlets To Host Cars & Coffee March 8

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach will present its monthly auto event on Sunday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at Palm Beach Outlets. This free meet-and-greet for car enthusiasts features unique vehicles, vendors, giveaways and more. Special March event features include a Ford vs. Ferrari display

theme with amazing Ford GT and Ferrari vehicles representing an array of vintages, SuperSebring 2020 ticket giveaways, Michelin Man photo ops, and Tire Kingdom demos and discounts. Spectator parking is free, and there is a $5 display charge per participating vehicle at the event entrance.

“We are pleased to continue our Cars & Coffee partnership with this exciting March event at Palm Beach Outlets,” Marketing Director Trina Holmsted said. “It’s a fun morning of terrific car viewing at the center each month.” Visit www.palmbeachoutlets. com to learn more.

Walk To Defeat ALS March 14 At Dreher Park South

On Saturday, March 14, thou- to walk, talk, eat and eventualsands of people will gather at ly breathe. ALS has no known Dreher Park South in West Palm cause or cure, but the Palm Beach Beach to join the fight to find a community is rallying together to cure for a deadly disease. Regis- change that. tration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the “I’ve been associated with walk starts at 10 a.m. the Walk to Defeat ALS since ALS (amyotrophic lateral scle- 2004, when my mother, Mary, rosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s succumbed to this most hideous disease, progressively paralyzes its disease known to mankind,” Dan victims, attacking nerve cells and Henry said. “A few years later, one and Sale pathways Pop-up in the brain orArt spinalGallery of my very best friends ever, Dan cord, taking away their ability Sargent, passed from the lousy by the Wellington Art Society

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Minto Sells Parcel In Westlake To PBC Tax Collector’s Office

Minto Communities USA last week sold a 4.63-acre site in Westlake to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office, which is planning a future regional office at the site. The transaction closed Feb. 27. The parcel is located on Town Center Parkway South adjacent to the new fire-rescue station. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 22 opened at the end of January. It was built on a five-acre site donated by Minto. The tax collector’s office has been contemplating a move to the area for some time to serve the growing population in Westlake

and the surrounding communities, but as of now, there is no specific timetable for construction. It still needs to get the site platted and submit a site plan to the City of Westlake. The Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office is an independent agency established by the Florida Constitution to collect taxes for every local government agency that has the power to levy them. The office also titles and registers motor vehicles and boats, and issues state hunting and fishing licenses, certified copies of birth certificates and SunPass tran-

sponders, among other services. It currently operates six locations throughout the county. “As the City of Westlake population grows, various government agencies are wanting to create a presence in the area to be closer to the people they serve, Minto Vice President John Carter said. “We believe the fire station and tax collector’s office are just the beginning.” The 3,800-acre Westlake community is approved for 4,500 homes and more than 2 million square feet of commercial space. Home sales continue to outpace projections, and Minto has sold

more than 500 single-family homes since opening in October 2017. A census report in July 2019 showed that Westlake is the fastest-growing municipality in Florida. As home sales remain brisk, so does the pace of non-residential development. In addition to the fire station opening, Christ Fellowship Church began construction on a new 800-seat worship center off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, and a private college preparatory school and sports academy is planned to break ground next door. Construction is scheduled to begin on a new 7-Eleven gas

station and convenience store, and Florida Power & Light will soon open a new 400-acre solar energy center. Last year, Wellington Regional Medical Center opened a new stand-alone emergency room, and a few months later, acquired an additional 35 acres from Minto for a future medical campus. Westlake is located at 16610 Town Center Parkway North, off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road between Southern Blvd. and Northlake Blvd. For more information on the community, call (888) 299-3628 or visit www. westlakefl.com.

The Westlake entrance sign.

Habitat For Humanity Opens A Satellite Office In Belle Glade

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County recently announced the opening of its satellite office in Belle Glade, located at 1077A South Main Street. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Jan. 28. The Lake Okeechobee-area cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay are home to some of the lowest-income families within the Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County service area, and now thanks in part to grants, donors and sponsors, Habitat for Humanity can enhance the focus on home-building efforts in the Glades communities. In addition to improving convenience, this new western office will make it easier to build relationships within the community, recruit volunteers and demonstrate Habitat’s commitment to serving the Glades. The establishment of this new satellite office continues the recent momentum Habitat for Humanity

has had in the Glades area. The affiliate recently dedicated a home in Belle Glade and four more are scheduled to be built during this fiscal year. In addition, leaders in South Bay recently transferred five vacant parcels to Habitat for Humanity, and the City of Pahokee transferred three vacant parcels. The Glades-area office will also be used by the Family Services Department, which oversees recruiting and evaluating Habitat applicants and providing pre-purchase classes to future homeowners. According to recent data, the per-capita income in Belle Glade is just over $13,000 per year and 60 percent of residents rent, rather than own, their homes. Homeownership in West Palm Beach is closer to 50 percent and, countywide, almost 70 percent of residents are homeowners. Per capita incomes are also higher outside of the Glades, with the average falling

Bernard Godek, Danny Mejia, South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles and Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson. around $31,000 in West Palm of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach and $34,000 countywide. Beach County. “Owning a home “Affordable homeownership has repeatedly been shown to be opportunities are clearly needed transformational for individuals, in Palm Beach County’s western families and the communities they area,” said Bernard Godek, CEO live in. Extensive evidence sup-

Chris Nordstrom, Dan Liftman, Dr. Robert Rease, South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles, Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson, Alicia Wilson, Erin Maddocks and Rev. Nicholas O’Neal. ports homeownership as a driver Beach County, founded in 1986, is of social change. From financial a nonprofit organization dedicated stability to physical health, home- to building strength, stability and owners tend to fare better than self-reliance through shelter. To renters in every analysis.” learn more, visit www.habitatpbc. Habitat for Humanity of Palm org.

PBSC Career Centers Partner With FPL To Provide Part-Time Jobs For Students The Career Centers at Palm Beach State College have partnered with the Florida Power & Light Company to provide parttime job opportunities for students currently enrolled in school. Through the program, students will receive paid training and earn $12 an hour to work as customer service representatives in FPL’s Customer Care Center located at the company’s office on Village Blvd. in West Palm Beach. FPL expects to have approximately 15 students fill the positions. Students must have at least a 3.0 grade point

average and work 20 to 29 hours per week. “It’s a great benefit because we’re bringing new talent into the organization,’’ FPL Senior Customer Care Manager Silvio Martinez said. “They come in as customer service employees while they are students. This is an opportunity for them to learn customer service skills that are important in any field today. We’ve also had a high rate of student employees become full time after graduation.” Martinez said students can be

majoring in any field, and they can continue to work so long as they are enrolled in school. He said the company offers flexible schedules for students. “The students give us their school schedule, and we work around it,” he said. “We allow time off for finals and midterms, and we really support them with their career growth. Our goal is for them to succeed in school.” Leaders at PBSC’s Career Centers said the partnership with FPL is a win-win for the company and the students with the West

Palm Beach-area Customer Care Center located between the Palm Beach Gardens and Lake Worth campuses. “FPL is one of the largest employers in Palm Beach County,” said Karen Cover, manager of the Career Center on the Lake Worth campus. “We are the largest institution of higher learning in Palm Beach County. It only made sense for us to collaborate in this way. It’s such a great opportunity for Palm Beach State College students to get access to professional experience while they are in school. If

our students do a great job and if this is a great experience for them, I think we can continue to partner for years to come and grow the program.” Information sessions with the FPL management team will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 in the Center for Bachelor’s Programs Room at the Lake Worth campus, and at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 in Room BR 118 at the PBSC Palm Beach Gardens campus. Both sessions will be livestreamed to all campuses at bit.ly/FPLlivestream

to give all students access to the information. Students can register for the session on Handshake, a career development platform for colleges and universities, via the Career Center web site at www. palmbeachstate.edu/career. Students will have until April 6 to apply for the positions in which they will assist customers with opening and closing accounts, reporting outages and billing questions. The eight-week training starts May 12. For more information, call (561) 868-3066.

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TKA Elementary Students Show How They Are ‘Heart Heroes’ Elementary students at the King’s Academy recently participated in the “Jump Rope for Heart” challenge sponsored by the American Heart Association in honor of February being American Heart Month. This is the school’s sixth year participating in the challenge. It has been the top fundraising private school in Palm Beach County for the third straight year, raising more than $24,048. Third graders Ava Rupolo and Lauren Swail were the school’s top student fundraisers, raising $2,001.43 and $1,010.35 respectively. Classroom

TKA students “Jump Rope for Heart.”

teachers joined the challenge and were encouraged to incorporate heart healthy choices across their curriculum. “Jump Rope for Heart” is a school event that teaches students how to maintain a healthy heart by being active while raising funds to combat heart disease. Throughout the week, students jumped rope during physical education classes and were rewarded for making heart character choices like being kind, helping out a friend and being ready to listen. Physical Education Director Sandy Erneston believes that Jump Rope for Heart is a great blend of activity, education and community service. “This program is about being healthy and fit,” Erneston said. “It’s also about raising donations to fund research teams and doctors who perform miracles every day for children with sick hearts. The King’s Academy and its students feel blessed to be part of it.”

Ava Rupolo, Lauren Swail and Julia Lima with Sandy Erneston.

Pre-Law Students Participate In Mock Trial Competition

Students enrolled in the King’s Academy’s O’Keeffe Pre-Law Studies Program Mock Trial class competed in the Florida Middle School Mock Trial competition on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The students traveled to the courthouse to try a fictional case

based on cyberstalking and cyber harassment. The Honorable Joseph G. Curley heard the case, and the jury is still deliberating. Students also met with judges Cymonie Rowe and Joseph Marx as they observed civil and criminal proceedings.

One of the highlights of the day was meeting K-9 Officer Guko, a chocolate lab. The O’Keeffe Pre-Law Studies Middle School Mock Trial class uses trials as a vehicle to advance critical thinking and verbal reasoning skills.

TKA elementary teachers support heart health.

New Horizons Elementary To Launch Dual-Language VPK

New Horizons Elementary School is proud to be the first elementary school in Palm Beach County to be recognized as an International Spanish Academy Dual Language School. Students enrolled in New Horizons’ International Spanish Academy receive instruction in two languages, English and Spanish. The goal for students participating in the program is to exit New Horizons fully bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. Not only are students immersed in language, but also culture. New Horizons recruits teachers from Spanish-speaking countries all over the world and benefits from

a unique partnership with the Education Consulate within the Ministry of Spain that allows the school to recruit teachers directly from Spain. Families interested in having their children participate in this unique and successful program do not need to worry about living within the school’s assigned boundary. Access to the International Spanish Academy is open to all students via the Choice School Lottery Application. More information can be found at www. palmbeachschools.org. New Horizons is also excited to offer a Dual Language Voluntary

Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) class for the first time. Registration in this fee-based program can be completed in the school’s main office daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students in this program will experience a similar dual language immersion program as the older students in the International Spanish Academy. Special preference will be given to applicants whose sibling is already enrolled in the International Spanish Academy. Otherwise, students will be accepted in the program in the order they apply on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit https:// nhes.palmbeachschools.org.

The Armory Art Center will offer its Summer Art Experience this summer. Junior artists in grades 1 through 5 will have fun making art with the Armory’s creative weekly themes. Teens in grades 6 through 12 can choose from inspiring media choices, including drawing, painting, photography, animation, ceramics, jewelry, graffiti and more. All instructors have cleared the Palm Beach County background check. The Armory Art Center provides a safe and enriching environment for your young artist. The program runs June 1 through Aug. 7, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org/youthartcamps.

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Summer camp at Berean Christian School is not only packed with fun but will encourage individual confidence, teamwork and fitness. Campers will enjoy different educational activities, field trips, sports and so much more. Berean offers a full day schedule from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for grades K5 through 8, and extended care is available. Register before May 1 to receive an early bird discount. For more information, contact Michelle Metzler at bcscamp@bereanwpb.org or call (561) 798-9300.

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Ideal School Student Lydia Taylor Headed To The State Science Fair

Ideal School student Lydia Taylor with her award-winning science fair project.

Lydia Taylor, an eighth grader from the Ideal School in Royal Palm Beach, will be heading to the Florida Science & Engineering Fair this month after winning first place in the Palm Beach Regional Junior Division in Engineering for her project “Using Waste Thermal Air Flows to Improve Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Operating Efficiencies.” Taylor’s project addresses the growing need to develop engineering solutions to conserve energy and battle climate change. Taylor noticed that on a warm day, her swimming pool heat pump expelled ice-cold air into the atmosphere. She hadn’t thought about how a pool heat pump worked, transferring atmospheric heat into the water as it “pumps cold out” of the water into the atmosphere. It struck her how strange and wasteful it seemed, blowing cold air into the atmosphere on a hot day. There are hundreds of thousands of heated pools in Florida operating

in this way, pumping refrigerated air into the atmosphere. Taylor’s project provides an alternative option for this wasted air. Using a ductwork apparatus, it redirects the otherwise wasted cold air expelled from swimming pool heat pumps into the home and onto the coils of nearby air conditioners instead. The result is the conservation of otherwise wasted energy. The value of the captured cold air represented 70 percent of the energy used to heat the pool. Along with winning first place, Taylor also won three special awards: The NASA Earth System Science Project Award, which recognizes a student whose project offers the greatest insight into Earth’s interconnected systems; the Ricoh Sustainable Development Award, presented to a student whose research has demonstrated the principles and technical innovations that offer the greatest potential for sustainable development; and the Pollution Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach Award.

Bestselling Author James Patterson Creates Scholarship For PBSC Students

James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, is creating a scholarship that will cover the full cost of tuition for Palm Beach State College students. The Patterson Family Foundation has established scholarships for undergraduate and graduate

students at 15 colleges and universities across the United States, but this will be the first to benefit community college students. The James Patterson Presidential Scholarship will fund 32 fulltime scholarships, which will be awarded annually to 16 incoming

Author James Patterson meets with PBSC President Ava Parker to discuss his new scholarship.

and 16 second-year PBSC students. While eligibility targets students who have expressed interest in pursuing careers in education, the scholarship will be available to other full-time students as well. “This scholarship will help students thrive and provide them an education without the financial burden that can go with it,” Patterson said. “Palm Beach State College has an impressive track record in molding students into becoming future leaders, and our scholarship will help continue that legacy.” Patterson was formally introduced to Palm Beach State College in 2019 when he was invited to headline the college’s annual STEAM luncheon, a signature event designed to increase scholarships, business partnerships and internship opportunities to support students pursuing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics fields. After learning more about the state’s oldest public community college, he felt com-

pelled to step up to help. He called the college a gem in Palm Beach County. “What they have done is really impressive,” he said. “I can tell these are smart people.” PBSC President Ava Parker said the scholarship bearing the name of one of the world’s most revered authors will help PBSC attract some of the brightest students in the county. “Having James Patterson as a friend of the college speaks volumes for the progress that we have made in elevating Palm Beach State College to a level never before seen in the community college landscape,” Parker said. “Mr. Patterson now has a vested interest in what we are doing to further the academic mission of the college, and we look forward to continuing that relationship.” Considerations for the James Patterson Presidential Scholarship begin during the current academic year, with the first scholarships to be awarded for PBSC’s fall 2020 term.

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PRE-IT ACADEMY AT EMERALD COVE PARTNERS WITH NASA

Emerald Cove Middle School seventh grade pre-IT academy students recently got up close and personal with NASA Systems Engineer Nujoud Merancy. Merancy interacted with the students discussing upcoming milestones for the Orion spacecraft and discussed various career options available in the space industry. She encouraged the students to be creative and to not only use the tools that they will learn during their academic journey but to apply them to real-world problems. Shown here, students listen to Merancy’s presentation.

KINDNESS MONTH AT WELLINGTON EL

Wellington Elementary School celebrated Kindness Month in February. The third-grade classes of Devon Straub and Karlie Young incorporated a kindness lesson into their fraction lessons. Students used their skills from reading to determine the character traits they are made of. Then they used their fraction vocabulary to partition (break apart) themselves into equal fractional parts. Ultimately, they realized each part equaled to one whole. The students enjoyed this activity. All the grades celebrated Kindness Month with various activities, including students pulling their classmates’ names out of a cup and complimenting them. There was lots of kindness going around the campus!

Summer Art Experience

June 1 – August 7, 2020 Ages 6 to 18 Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm All instructors have cleared a background check.

Gift your children with a lifetime of fun, adventure and exploration this summer at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Summer Day Camp. Campers will experience a balance of environmental education, arts, culture, sports and outdoor fun. Camp runs Monday through Friday, June 1 through July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for campers ages 5 to 12 years. For more information, contact Director Wendy Diazgranados at (561) 656-5430 or wdiazgra@fau.edu, or visit www.pinejog.fau.edu. Know an aspiring scientist? The Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camps give children ages 6 to 17 a hands-on opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, partake in science activities and learn about fun ways to protect the oceans. Sessions include Ocean Adventures, Conservation Kids, Sea Turtle Savers and Field Experiences (ages 14 to 17) with activities like snorkeling, kayaking and more. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pickup is available for an additional fee. Visit www.marinelife.org/camp for more information.

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CHILD FIND PROGRAM AWARDED GRANT

The Central Region Child Find Diagnostic Team recently received a Florida Education Association-Retired Innovative Grant. The grant was matched by the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association-Retired. The grant will be used for an informational video shown in the waiting room to educate parents of preschool children about the Child Find diagnostic process. The video will explain the educational terms and the Child Find process using family-friendly language in English, Spanish and Creole. Parents will also receive a computer link of the video for review and examination at home. Shown above are Palm Beach Central Region Child Find Diagnostic Team members with Kay Brown of the Classroom Teachers Association-Retired. (L-R) Gilda Morgan-Williams, Deborah Ricker, Kay Brown, Mara Velazquez, Alyssa Estornell and Gandy Lucien.

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Kravis Center Honors Local Students At Lebow Award Presentation

Celebrating its 11th year of awarding local high schoolers for their excellence in Shakespearean performances, the Lebow Award presentation was hosted on Saturday, Feb. 15 in the Kravis Center’s Weiner Banquet Center. Cash prizes totaling $5,000 were bestowed on eight Palm Beach County students from six local Title I high schools following an adjudication process. The two top winners were Jordan Monteagudo and Vanessa Whittle, both juniors at Royal Palm Beach High School. Each won a prize of $1,000. Ne’Quann Raymond, a senior at Forest Hill High School, and Emily More-

land, a freshman at FAU High School, were both awarded $750 as honorable mentions. Andrea Figueroa, a senior at Forest Hill High School, and Madison Porter, a sophomore at Forest Hill High School, were awarded $500 as distinguished participants. Notable participants Felicity Dillow, a sophomore at Royal Palm Beach High School, and Tedly Eximon, a senior at Glade Central High School, were both awarded $250. Alpha Media’s X102.3 Radio’s MoShay LaRen served as the event’s keynote speaker. After the awards ceremony, participating students and teachers were provided tickets to attend that evening’s

performance of Hamilton. Sponsored by Kids’ Dreams Inc., in memory of its co-founder, Alan Lebow, the award program engages students from Title I high schools and provides the opportunity for them to perform short selections from William Shakespeare’s works before a panel of distinguished judges. The student adjudication took place on Jan. 11 before judges Desmond Gallant, Sally Ricca and Karen Stephens. “This award ceremony is a fitting tribute to my husband,” Patricia Lebow said. “He was a man whose passion in life involved theater, film, art and literature — always with an overriding touch of

kindness for all those he met on his journey through life.” Judith Mitchell, CEO of the Kravis Center, welcomed guests to the Lebow Award ceremony and recognized the Kids’ Dreams Board of Directors in attendance. “I am pleased to honor the accomplishments of the 2020 Alan Lebow Award recipients,” Mitchell said. “This program would not be possible without the support of Kids’ Dreams. We also acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the high school teachers. Without their guidance and support, the students would not be prepared to participate in this outstanding program.”

RPB Residents Start New Organization To Help Vets

The Veteran Writers Alliance Organization was founded as a means to assist veterans in “Healing Through Writing.” This venture came about when two passionate writers from Royal Palm Beach crossed paths in 2018 at a local writers’ group. One is Hartley Barnes, a veteran of 27 years with three active duty rotations, and the other a local publisher, Karina Felix. They both saw the drastic changes that occurred in Barnes after two years of writing and sharing his stories. He became more personable, focused and outgoing. In discussing these changes, the idea came about to help others, especially combat veterans, have the

same opportunity and experience of healing through writing. The goal of the Veteran Writers Alliance Organization is to create small groups all throughout the nation to produce momentum and engage more veterans to find a safe place where they can express themselves and feel free to share their thoughts and ideas. The local chapter, Veteran Writers of the Palm Beaches, is launching this month. A Veteran Writers Alliance Meet & Greet Networking Event will be held Monday, March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at DAS Craft Beer + Pizza (2415 N. Ocean Ave, Riviera Beach). For more info., visit www. veteranwritersalliance.org.

Brooks Named To BU Dean’s List

Michaela R. Brooks, a resident of Wellington, has recently been named to the Dean's List at Boston University for the fall semester. Each school at Boston University has its own criterion for the Dean's List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point aver-

age on a 4.0 scale, or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as carry a full course load as a fulltime student. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research.

Vanessa Whittle, a junior at Royal Palm Beach High School, was a top winner at the 2020 Lebow Award ceremony.

Jordan Monteagudo, a junior at Royal Palm Beach High School, earned a $1,000 prize for her Shakespearean monologue.

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Brandon Langley To Take Part In Envision’s Leadership Conference

This summer, student Brandon Langley from Wellington will join outstanding elementary school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference is one of the Envision family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning

beyond the classroom. Langley was nominated to attend the forum by his fourth-grade student council chair at Discovery Key Elementary School. In addition to participating in student government, he is also passionate about sports. He has been playing baseball since he was three years old and currently plays for Wellington travel and recreation teams. Langley is excited to learn more on what it takes to be a

successful leader and is enthusiastic about having hands-on experiences. “As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Brandon Langley to meet, work and collaborate with other high-aspiring students from across the country,” said Amanda Freitag Thomas of Envision. “Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment

designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people and grow. Part of WorldStrides, a leading provider of educational travel and experiences, Envision offers programs designed to help students develop the leadership, scholarship and career skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive college and career landscape. Learn more about the program at www.envisionexperience.com.

Have a wild summer experience like no other at Summer Zoo Camp at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Campers will make lasting memories through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, zookeeping activities, interactive fountain time and much more. Zoo Camp for ages 5 through 10 will occur weekly, June 1 through Aug. 7, and for ages 11 through 14, weekly from June 15 through July 31. Register at www.palmbeachzoo.org before April 1 to have the registration fee waived. Learn more at www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp.

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Western Academy Charter School will once again host its summer camp for grade K through 8. Kindergarteners must be five years old by the first day of camp on June 1. Campers from other schools are welcome. There are three field trips per week, plus two campus activity days. The cost is $375 per two-week session. Before care is $50 per two-week session and starts at 7 a.m. The camp fee includes breakfast, lunch and snacks each day, plus transportation and admission to field trips. Call (561) 792-4123 or (561) 795-2186 for more info.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, March 7 • Repticon, featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders and cages, as well as seminars and raffles, will be held on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.repticon.com for more info. • The Cigar Club of the Palm Beaches will host a charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 7 at 7 a.m. at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. To register a team, or to sign up individually and be placed on a team, visit www.cigarclubgolf. com or call Bob Still at (561) 670-8489. • Audubon Everglades will hold a birding trip to Stormwater Treatment Area-1E (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, March 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Drive approximately 10 miles around the water impoundment, stopping occasionally to view, scope and photograph the ever-changing bird life. Advanced registration is required at www.audboneverglades.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Basic skills are required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington will continue Marchtoberfest on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Wellington Town Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Teach Palm Beach “Pop Up” Job Fair will be held Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School District of Palm Beach County’s main offices in West Palm Beach. To register for the event, visit www. palmbeachschools.org/careers. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 7, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, March 7 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fourteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/ caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Ballet Florida will present Vision on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Sunday, March 8 • Temple Beth Torah, in conjunction with Temple B’nai Jacob, will hold its annual Purim Carnival at Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a dunk tank, bounce house, games, prizes, food, glitter tattoos, crafts, entertainment, a costume contest and a Hamantashen baking contest. Wristbands, which include the bounce house, games, crafts, a slice of pizza, chips, sno cone and a drink, will be $20 on the day of the event. For more information, or to purchase wristbands, contact

Temple Beth Torah at (561) 793-2700 or info@templebethtorah.net. • A Physical Comedy Show featuring deaf actor/educator Javier Guisado, also known as Chavi, will be held Sunday, March 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, text Mo Aiello at (301) 792-6756 or e-mail moaiello1@gmail.com. • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 8 with the USPA Gold Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • Artist Gisela Pferdekamper will host a Loxahatchee Exhibition Party at her studio (14281 Collecting Canal Road, Loxahatchee Groves) on Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m. featuring the work of several artists. The exhibit will continue Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 422-3037 or visit www. artbygisela.com. Monday, March 9 • The West Palm Beach Garden Club will meet Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the Palm Springs Library (217 Cypress Lane) featuring a presentation on conservation and wildlife by C.J. McCartney. For more info., call President Lynn Jones at (561) 234-9483. • Invisible: A Fight to End Human Trafficking will be held Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center with a documentary and a panel discussion. RSVP at www.placeofhoperinker.org/event/3920. • Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will host a Purim Comedy Night with Marc Weiner on Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 225-1766 or visit www. jewishroyalpalm.com for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Diana Ross on Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info. Tuesday, March 10 • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself in a still-life open studio. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Chabad of Wellington will host Superhero Purim on Tuesday, March 10 at the Olympia Clubhouse starting at 5 p.m. For more information, call (561) 333-4663 or visit www. wellingtonjewishcenter.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Night for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. Try new and favorite card games, board games and video games on Nintendo Switch. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, March

10 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. Popcorn will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Kenny G on Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info. Wednesday, March 11 • The Palm Beach Central High School theater department will produce its spring musical In The Heights, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, set to run from Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 15 at PBCHS. Tickets can be purchased for pre-sale prices at http://pbctix.booktix.com. • The Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Senior Bingo for ages 55 and up on Wednesdays, March 11 and March 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coffee & Conversations on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. Stop by for coffee and conversations with a panel of library staff, who will discuss all their favorite reads and new releases with library members. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Time: Arts & Crafts for ages 1 through 3 on Wednesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. Play along as young ones discover and create with you. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, March 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking begins at 6 p.m. RSVP to Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Watch a lively performance of traditional Irish dancing to usher in St. Patrick’s Day. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Color Purple on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info. Thursday, March 12 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host If We Ran the Library: Dr. Seuss Spectacular for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, March 12 at 10:15 a.m. Show your love for Dr. Seuss by dressing up as your favorite character. Listen to some of his most beloved stories and make a silly Seuss craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The inaugural Road to Resilience Luncheon with keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Ashton will be hosted by the Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wycliffe Country Club. Proceeds will benefit those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. Tickets can be purchased at www.alpertjfs.org/ r2r or by contacting Carolyn Yasuna at (561) 762-9707 or carolyn.yasuna@alpertjfs.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coffee & Conversations on Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Stop by for coffee and conversations with a panel

of library staff about all their favorite reads and new releases. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free oldies doowop concert by The Renditions on Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar. • The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade will host Here Comes the Sun on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. featuring music from the Beatles. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present trumpeter Brandon Ridenour on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rinker Playhouse as part of its Young Artists Classical Series. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info. • The David Foster Hitman Tour with special guest Katharine McPhee will perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Friday, March 13 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Capitol Steps: The Lyin’ Kings from Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 29 in the Rinker Playhouse. Visit www. kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for info. • The Village of Wellington will host a workshop on “The Community’s Role in Flood Control” on Friday, March 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 7914105 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique on Fridays, March 13 and March 27 at 9:30 a.m. Aspiring writers, join this informal roundtable discussion to share and improve your craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host Baptist Health Lecture: 10 Under-Rated Foods That Should Be In Your Grocery Cart on Friday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Sewing Lab for ages 16 and up on Friday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Bring your current project, practice sewing using one of the library’s machines or bring your own. Some basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington Collegiate Academy will hold its first Brain Awareness Fair on Friday, March 13 at 3:15 p.m. in the courtyard at the original Wellington Mall. For more info., visit www.brainawareness.org/event/brainawareness-school-fair. • The popular Buck Off Challenge, a family-friendly mechanical bull-riding competition to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight, will take place Friday, March 13 at 6:45 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club at 400 Binks Forest Drive. Practice rides begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www. honorflightsefl.org. To register a team, contact event director Bobbi Rottman at (561) 436-1165 or bobbi@equessolutions.com. • A Quarter Auction to benefit Feeling Fine Canine Rescue will be held Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the MarBar Grill at Madison Green (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach). Visit www.facebook. com/feelingfinecanineandequinerescue for more info.

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This morning I turned on my laptop, typed a few things, heard a quiet “tink” and everything shut down. I did not scream. I did not yell. I did not curse. That is because, decades ago, when I worked for The Palm Beach Post, if everything shut down in the newsroom, the silence was deafening. I only worked there part-time as a freelancer, so I had missed the memo, but I assume that it had read, “We don’t want to hear you broadcasting to the world that you neglected to hit ‘save’ for a very long time. That is your problem, not ours.” Of course, non-functioning keyboards were their problem, and somewhere beneath our feet or in a highly electrified

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The Sonic BOOMER room off to the side, someone was scrambling like mad to get those computers up and running again, and they were probably allowed to scream, yell and curse all they wanted, as long as they got things going in time for us writers to meet our deadline. As I sat there this morning, quietly

observing my blank screen and thanking my lucky stars that the Post had taught me to hit save every minute or so, my mind naturally decided who to blame. I decided to blame a recent update that had occurred in the middle of the night. I hate updates. I sell antiques on the side, and am almost an antique myself, so I like everything in its old, original state. I fondly remember my first computer and its little typing program — so easy to use, so easy to understand. Then came the updates, modifications, safety measures and “improvements,” a misnomer if ever there was one. With my first computer, you turned it on and there was your program. You might have a file or two to click on,

but that was it. It now takes me 14 clicks to get to the page I need; 18 if I want to read my e-mails. I actually read my e-mails on my phone while my laptop is looking for them. It’s not that my current laptop is old, not that old, anyway. It’s still relatively fast compared to others I have used. And the L has rubbed off, but I know where it is. Nonetheless, on this day, following the “tink,” I did what I always do, which is pack up the malfunctioning whatever it is and plop it down in front of my husband Mark and ask him to work his magic. It doesn’t matter what it is, Mark knows how to fix it. My friends are envious as heck. If there’s water under the sink, like

last week, Mark yanks out the offending pipe and puts in a new one. If I’m stuck in the guest room and the doorknob just keeps spinning around in my hand, like on Tuesday, Mark takes the thing apart and reassembles it. If the washer has walked itself out into the middle of the laundry room, like on Thursday, Mark walks it back and adjusts its little feet. So when I showed up at his desk with the laptop today, he just sighed. I left to get an Egg McMuffin and, when I came back, it was fixed. Here’s what he’d done — turned it on. I guess some of us have it; some of us don’t. And here’s what you have — a humor column. Thank Mark.

‘Masked Singer’ Is Mindless Fun With Suprisingly Good Singing

Some TV shows quickly move beyond simply hit status to become phenomena. One is The Masked Singer, currently getting huge viewership on Fox Wednesday nights. Based on a Korean reality show King of Mask Singer, the format now is being used in 50 countries. So, what is the fuss about? A group of anonymous singers perform in costume in front of a group of the ditziest celebrity panelists found almost elsewhere, with (usually) one of the contestants unmasked each week. Simply looking at the contestants tells us nothing. They wear elaborate costumes designed by Emmy Award winner Marina Toybina. The costumes cover them from head to toe and are incredibly elaborate. Contestants have appeared as assorted animals, plants and even a taco. An elaborate introduction is made each week with an assortment of really obscure clues presented rapidly, while the contestant, using voice altering

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler technology, provides a weird kind of story about how they are totally enthused about being in the contest. As an aside, the producers have had to upgrade the tech each year as devoted techie fans figure out how to manipulate the recordings of voices to take out the distortion and thus guess the contestants. Then comes the best part of the show. The contestants sing. They are all, to one degree or another, celebrities. Some of them are not professional singers and, strangely, they sometimes beat the pro-

fessionals. Watching repeats, I have seen skateboarders, ice skaters, doctors and some others. They usually are not terrible. A really bad singer, like myself, could never do that. Occasionally, there are pleasant surprises. NBA star Victor Oladipo who was in costume as “Thingamajig” (and no, I can’t describe it adequately) had a great voice and singing manner. But the real fun is with the professional singers. There have been quite a few top-notch singers, and some of them have not lasted as long as expected. In its current, third, year, we have seen vocal stars Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan and Dionne Warwick eliminated. But that is part of the fun. When audiences have no expectations, they often choose strangely. Right after singing, the contestants are “grilled” by the celebrity panel. There is always praise, which is nice. Then the celebrities demonstrate why they have been chosen. Robin Thicke is the straight man.

He discusses singing intelligently. The others often ignore him. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, perhaps best known for being a Playboy centerfold before becoming a celebrity, has a lot of fun running down the craziest clues. At one point, she seemed pretty certain that one of the performers was her own husband. She was wrong. And Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, tends to flirt with almost all the male singers. At one point, she described herself as “Mrs. Thingamajig.” But the true nut and delight is comedian Ken Jeong. He generally comes up with elaborate reasoning that is mostly totally wrong…except a couple of times he actually was the only one who was right. Host Nick Cannon seems to love the job. After all of that, the audience votes for their favorite contestant, and the one with the fewest votes loses and then unmasks to cries of “take it off, take it off.” Now, having done a minimal amount of research, I

know that the audience does not actually see the loser. They are filmed but, through the magic of television, the losers are taken off and get hair and makeup redone, and are filmed separately. But people love the show. I enjoy it. Why? Because it is brainless. Half the scripted shows on TV, possibly more, are police shows where we have increasingly horrendous crimes. And medical shows that really provide nightmares in this time of the coronavirus. Many reality shows only pretend that we are seeing the real world. This show is nonsense. Yes, the singing is real, and it is very good. Frankly, I am gaining a new appreciation of recent music. And then I can go to bed and dream of singing animals and flowers. This probably should have been a Disney movie. If you would like some brainless fun where you can relax and pretend that the world is not a nasty place, this show is for you.

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TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

R E S I D E N T I A L/L A N D/FA R M S Full Service Realtor Phillis M. Maniglia, P.A. 561-460-8257 www.phillismaniglia.com SaddleTrails Realty, Inc.

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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

Wallpapering

Saturday March 7th 8am- Noon Located at 10851 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington FL 33414

Employment Opportunities Elementary Teacher Wanted LOOKING FOR A CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY TEACHER — to tutor your child? Private Tutoring available. Laura 561-324-6488

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

Real Estate For Sale Attention Manhattan Homeowners! ATTENTION MANHATTAN HOMEOWNERS! — Contact us anytime, 24/7 for professional orchestration of home repairs & Maintenance, housechecking and more! 347.244.2228 or www.katyhine.com

Cleaning - Home/Office

Roofing

WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

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

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

Driveway Repair D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

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

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

Irrigation/Landscape Lighting IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS — wet testing, pump replacement,landscaping and pest control-trapping. Call 561-7234684 Oasis Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m

Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6

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

PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

PART-TIME POSITION ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (BILLING) AND OTHER OFFICE TASKS

Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel preferred but not required. Will train the right candidate. Must be quick learner and have strong computer skills. Send resume to

jill@wellingtonthemagazine.com

Royal Palm Beach FOR SALE BY OWNER VILLAGE WALK RPB — 3/2/1, Sun Porch, 55+ Community. Lots of upgrades, $228,888. Call Joann 561-798-0763

Wellington 2/2 GARDEN VILLA — Screened patio/courtyard. New Kitchen/Bathroom/Appliances/Fans. Central Wellington Location. $1,500 Monthly. 561-346-8016 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 4 BED 2 BATH HOME — nestled on a quiet circle in Wellington’s desirable Sugar Pond Manor neighborhood, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom, split floor plan, home is ready to be enjoyed by you and yours. It’s perfect for entertaining with double, sliding, glass doors leading directly from the heart of the home onto the expansive lanai and sundeck. Additionally, this home boasts brand new, impact windows and impact-rated garage door; a screen enclosure; updated kitchen and bathrooms with stainless appliances and granite; and hard surface flooring throughout. Other noteworthy features include: vaulted ceilings, massive great room, CBS construction, fenced side yard with shed, fenced back yard, sprinkler system, bonus driveway, front porch, and gutters. Call Realtor Matthew J. Tarantino, MBA, Coldwell Banker, 561.315.1323 www.4salebymatthew.com

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Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

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Drywall Repairs

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Repairs

$65.00 1st Hour - $40.00 Hour After Commercial & Residential

Ben Ellis President Office 561.798.1477 Mobile 561.722.5424

U2597 CGC015908 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

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Commercial & Residential Ben Ellis President U2597 CGC015908 Office 561.798.1477 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Mobile 561.722.5424

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Cell:

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VODKA

Svedka Vodka ............................. $20.99 Three Olives Vodka ..................... $24.99 Skyy Vodka ................................ $19.99 Platinum Vodka .......................... $15.99 Pinnacle Vodka (Regular) ............ $18.99 Pinnacle Vodka (All Flavors) ........ $19.99 Tito’s Vodka ............................... $32.99 Ketel One Vodka ........................ $39.99 Stoli Vodka ................................. $29.99 Ciroc Vodka ............................... $29.99 Chopin Vodka ............................ $27.99 Skol Vodka ................................ $13.99 Grey Goose Vodka....................... $24.99 Grey Goose Vodka....................... $49.99 Absolut Vodka ............................ $26.99

1.75L

Patron Silver Tequila

1.75L 1.75L

$42.99

1.75L

750ML

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Bacardi Rum

750ML

Light/Dark

1.75L

$17.99

750ML

1.75L

1.75L 1.75L

Dewars

LIQUORS Bailey’s Irish Cream .................... $22.99 Kahlua ....................................... $35.99

White Label

750ML

Grey Goose Vodka

1.75L

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

SCOTCH/WHISKEY Dewars Scotch Whisky ............... $28.99 J.W. Red Label Scotch ................ $33.99 Chivas Regal .............................. $49.99 Clan MacGregor Rare Blended .... $19.99 J&B Scotch ................................ $35.99 Ballentine’s Scotch .................... $29.99 Seagram’s VO............................. $24.99 Jameson’s Irish Whiskey ............. $46.99 Courvoisier VS Cognac................ $19.99 Crown Royal (Regular) ................ $39.99 Canadian Club ............................ $17.99 Glenlivet 12 yrs. ......................... $79.99 Jim Beam (All Flavors) ................ $14.99

1.75L

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Seagrams Gin ............................. $19.99 Beefeater Gin ............................ $26.99 Tanqueray Gin ............................. $35.99 Bombay Sapphire Gin .................. $35.99

$28.99

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TEQUILA

Jose Cuervo................................ $33.99 Sauza Tequila (Light/Dark) ......... $22.99 Patron Silver .............................. $42.99 Partido Blanco Tequila ................ $35.99

1.75L 1.75L 750ML 750ML

RUM Captain Morgan Rum .................. $22.99 Bacardi Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $17.99 Brugal Anejo Rum ....................... $30.99 Appleton Rum............................. $33.99 Ron Rico (Light & Dark) ............. $16.99 Mount Gay Rum .......................... $39.99 Don Q Rum (Light & Dark) ......... $21.99 Sailor Jerry Rum ......................... $26.99 Malibu Rum ............................... $22.99 Admiral Nelson 80 Rum .............. $16.99 Cruzan Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $22.99 Ron Zacapa Rum ....................... $42.99

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