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ITID BOARD TO WORKSHOP ROAD PLAN SEE STORY, PAGE 4

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DINNER DANCE

In collaboration with the Village of Wellington, the Wellington Community Foundation has donated $12,000 to give 60 Wellington High School students the opportunity to participate in programs at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. A check presentation was made at the Tuesday, Jan. 8 meeting of the Wellington Village Council. Page 3

On Friday, Jan. 4, the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club hosted its Wellington Dinner Dance at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. The 31st annual gala included a cocktail reception before dinner, silent and live auctions, plus music by Kizie the violinist and the band HyRyZe. Shown above are Charles Lerman, Event Chair Nicolette Goldfarb, Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Jaene Miranda and Dr. Juan Ortega. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Seniors Host Luncheon At Renovated RPB Cultural Center

Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club members met for a luncheon on Friday, Jan. 4 at the newly renovated and expanded Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The theme was Italy, and Italian food was served. Ashley Cooper, known as Ashley the Entertainer, sang and danced to a variety of music from the 1940s, 1950s and beyond. Page 14

Palm Beach Central Hoops Team Wins Holiday Tournament

The Palm Beach Central High School boys varsity basketball program hosted its third annual holiday tournament, sponsored

by Flanigan’s Restaurant in Wellington, from Thursday, Jan. 3 through Saturday, Jan. 5. The host Broncos notched the championship title after defeating Vero Beach 74-66 in the final match. Page 19 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 BUSINESS............................. 15 COLUMNS............................. 16 CALENDAR............................ 18 SPORTS......................... 19 - 20 CLASSIFIEDS................ 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Six Candidates Running For Three Seats On Lox Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report When the qualifying period closed Wednesday, six candidates had filed to run for three available seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council in the Tuesday, March 12 municipal election.

Seat 2 incumbent Vice Mayor Todd McLendon is being challenged by former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor Laura Danowski for a three-year term.

Seat 3 incumbent Councilwoman Anita Kane, who was appointed last month to fill a vacancy, is being challenged by Lisa El-Ramey for a two-year term.

Finally, Seat 4 will be to the only seat where an incumbent is not running due to the retirement of longtime Mayor Dave Browning.

Two candidates — Robert Shorr and Karen Plante — filed for the Seat 4 race, which will be for a three-year term.

The Town-Crier reached two of the new candidates — Danowski and El-Ramey — this week.

Danowski, 52, said she is running to restore faith in the community that their government is working for them to provide services that they can afford and a responsible plan for going forward.

“We are operating at an unsustainable amount of money,” Danowski said. “Our base of approximately 3,300 people and 1,100 households cannot afford an estimated $13 million revenue and appropriations budget.”

Danowski said a good beginning would be an immediate start of the transition of town management.

“If we start the transition in May, and start the new fiscal year Oct. 1 with a new team in place, a smaller staff, absolutely, we must have road maintenance, leased equipment and giving the people of the town what they’re

paying for. We’ve got a good start with getting the trails open,” Danowski said. “We need to get them all open.”

Danowski said the town needs to continue to pursue traffic calming on Okeechobee Blvd., adding that she does not support some residents’ calls for un-incorporation and does not support housing developments in the town.

“I do not support putting culverts in the canals and closing them in,” Danowski added.

Danowski wants to restore peoples’ involvement in government, explaining that people have told her that they don’t go to meetings because nothing gets done, and when they do go to meetings, they are afraid to say anything because they are afraid of code enforcement retribution.

“One of the things I enjoyed most about being a supervisor was being able to explain and help See LOX VOTE, page 18

Wellington Passes New Regulations For Controlling Excessive Weeds

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council held a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 8 regarding an ordinance to toughen maintenance standards for vacant properties in the village. After the public hearing, the council approved the preliminary reading of the new rules.

Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart said the measure would improve standards for vacant properties and developed properties, but it was primarily aimed at abandoned and unused properties.

“It will make things easier to read and understand, since it has been put into a table,” Basehart explained.

The ordinance will modify and clarify specific regulations for the control of excessive grass and weeds on developed land.

Basehart said that the maintenance standards would apply to village property, as well as everyone else, requiring vegetation be no more than six inches high for 120 feet around the buffer of the property. This is an increase from the currently required 60 feet.

“Properties less than a half-acre and golf courses must maintain the entire property at a six-inch height,” Basehart added.

Village Manager Paul Schofield clarified the meaning of “developed land.”

“Any altered land is defined as developed land,” Schofield said.

“You can take a piece of property and change its designation on the master plan and return it to a natural area.”

Even farmland, where the land has been altered by tractors, is considered developed.

Councilman John McGovern

said that the information in the clear, simple table is easy to follow. “Anyone can understand it,” he said.

Attorney Alec Domb, who represents Palm Beach Polo property owner Glenn Staub, spoke during time for public comments, complaining that golf course owners had not been consulted regarding development of the wording of the ordinance.

Straub has clashed with the village for years over the maintenance of unused golf course land on his properties.

Domb said that the village had not considered what impact this may have on businesses in Wellington, and he pointed out that some golf courses have natural areas where the grass is taller and “a rough is really a rough.”

Several speakers voiced support for the more restrictive requirements but said the measures didn’t go far enough.

“Polo West is a disgrace,” resident Glenn Jergensen said, referring to one of Straub’s properties.

William McCue suggested that further public input is needed, as some people may like the taller grass.

Straub echoed those comments, suggesting that the council should ask people what they want and look at golf courses around the area.

“Some people like some things and others don’t,” he said, recommending that the council, “do some research before you decide based on a phone call you received.”

McGovern defended the ordinance. “This codifies what the village has been doing,” he said.

Councilman Michael NapoSee WEEDS, page 4

FLAGS FOR THE CURE

Riders, Management Excited As WEF & AGDF Get Underway

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Before the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival opened on Wednesday, Jan. 9, a panel discussion for media representatives was held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to discuss the 2019 season The panel featured a number of highly decorated international equestrian riders and key representatives from Equestrian Sport Productions, the company that produces the equestrian events.

The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) include a wide array of equestrian-related competitions for all skill levels, from children just starting out to the highest level of international, Olympic-caliber sports. The 2019 competitions run for 12 weeks spanning from Jan. 9 through March 31 with WEF focused on

show jumping and hunter riding, and the AGDF featuring dressage and para-dressage.

The first to address the room was Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo.

“This will be the 40th year of

the Winter Equestrian Festival,” Bellissimo said. “I think equestrianism in Wellington is alive and well. We are very excited about the future and are hopeful that we will have fantastic weather and a See WEF, page 18

Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone discusses the 2019 season as Anne Caroline Valtin and Tinne VilhelmsonSilfvén look on.

PHOTO BY CALIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

The 13th annual Flags for the Cure flag football tournament held its annual recognition ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 5 at Acreage Community Park. This year, the organization raised $26,000 for the American Cancer Society. The ceremony included the presentation of a check to the American Cancer Society, reading of the names of those lost and a moment of silence, as well as the acknowledgement of survivors attending the event. Shown above, Devin Frazer carries his cancersurviving son Sawyer down the field. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Birders, Photographers Drawn To Peaceful Waters

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, with its entrance in Wellington’s Village Park on Pierson Road, has quietly become a crown jewel for the local birding community, attracting photographers and birders from around the world.

So far, sharp-eyed naturalists have counted 187 different bird species there, making it one of the most biodiverse wetland bird sanctuaries in South Florida.

On a recent weekend, the call went out that beautiful and relatively rare hooded mergansers had been spotted at the sanctuary.

Susan and Gordon Oliver drove up from Hillsboro Beach and were not disappointed when they found a family of four mergansers.

“My husband and I treasure our time here because it is truly peaceful with many natural wonders,” Susan Oliver said. “The birds aren’t just flying around, they actually pose in front of spectacular backgrounds for the perfect photographs. We had a great time searching for the hooded merganser.”

In May 2008, the Village of Wellington opened the Peaceful Waters Sanctuary. The sanctuary was the result of years of planning, design and construction of a wetland area consisting of approximately 30 acres of utility property converted to a public access area, while still maintaining its functional purpose.

That purpose is a series of percolation ponds designed to

serve as a backup to Wellington’s deep-well injection system. Ponds handle excess flows and serve as temporary holding areas during deep-well testing periods. Construction included the addition of 1,500 feet of elevated boardwalks and one mile of walking trails, along with the planting of many trees and upland plants and the placement of many aquatic plants to convert a grassland into what it is today.

More than 10 years after the completion of the project, Peaceful Waters Sanctuary is teeming with flora and fauna. The park features an assortment of displays representing the variety of animals and plant species native to South Florida and is a popular location See BIRDS, page 4

A loggerhead shrike guards the entrance to Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington.

PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN OLIVER

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$12,000 WCF Donation Will Allow 60 WHS Students To Attend Vinceremos

In collaboration with the Village of Wellington, the Wellington Community Foundation has donated $12,000 to give 60 Wellington High School students the opportunity to participate in programs at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. A check presentation was made at the Tuesday, Jan. 8 meeting of the Wellington Village Council.

Vinceremos offers therapeutic riding programs, hippotherapy and equine-assisted learning. It is accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) and has been serving individuals with disabilities in central Palm Beach County for more than 35 years.

The benefits of therapeutic riding include improved balance, core strength and refined motor skills, all done in a fun, recreational setting. The lessons provide social interaction and camaraderie while riders learn equestrian skills, build self-confidence and independence.

“These types of programs fall right in line with our foundation’s mission,” said Tom Wenham, chair of the Wellington Community Foundation.

The foundation is committed to benefiting seniors, children and veterans in the Wellington community by supporting and improving their quality of life. “That is exactly what this donation will

do — afford an opportunity that can greatly impact these students’ lives,” Wenham said.

He went on to share how during a visit to Vinceremos, he witnessed first-hand a young child unable to walk being lifted from his wheelchair and placed in the saddle of a horse waiting to take him around the ring. “Can you imagine the

power that child felt?” Wenham asked. “That is what got to me.”

The foundation’s board of directors voted unanimously to fund the project in 2019. Foundation board members were joined by Wellington High School and Vinceremos representatives at the Jan. 8 council meeting.

In attendance to accept the

donation were Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes; Vinceremos founder Ruth Menor and Chief Operating Officer Susan Guinan; Wellington High School Principal Cara Hayden and ESE Coordinator Suzanne Pollard; as well as Wellington Community Foundation board members and the Wellington Village Council.

(Above) Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham addresses the council. (Below) Vinceremos founder Ruth Menor and Chief Operating Officer Susan Guinan discuss the program.

The Wellington Village Council joins Wellington Community Foundation, Wellington High School and Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center officials for a check presentation on Jan. 8.

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Royal Palm Beach High School Achieves Record Grad Rate

By Denis Eirikis systems and instruction.”

Town-Crier Staff Report It all starts with believing in the For the fourth consecutive year, students, Armas explained.

Royal Palm Beach High School “Culture begins with a belief by has broken its own record and the entire school community that achieved the highest graduation every child can earn a high school rate in the school’s history. diploma,” he said.

The Palm Beach County School Under his leadership, the team District recently posted its official at RPBHS set up a system to make graduation rates for the last aca- that happen. demic year, and RPBHS Principal “We go about the business Dr. Jesús Armas said that he could of ensuring that each and every not be more pleased to report that student is tracked to ensure that the school achieved a graduation no one slips through the cracks rate of 92.8 percent. and is provided the proper course “There are many factors that sequence to ensure that they are play into successfully graduating receiving the appropriate personstudents,” said Armas, who was alized instruction,” Armas said. recently recognized as the district’s “Our school counselors are largely adult education principal of the responsible for this with help from year. approach most11.5x10.25 things JAN the assistant principals.”1 12/10/18 1901 “We BAR AD Town Crier 11 PUB.qxp_Layout through three domains: culture, Last, but certainly not least,

Armas points to his teachers. “Our teachers work collaboratively with our Instructional Leadership Team to ensure that the curriculum is planned, delivered and monitored appropriately,” he said. “So, as you can see, it’s a total team effort to help our students succeed.”

While a variety of factors, including alternative testing procedures, have caused graduation rates to increase both statewide and districtwide, sustained rates above 90 percent at Royal Palm Beach High School are particularly impressive, because as recently as 2011, the school posted a graduation rate of only 70.9 percent.

The RPBHS graduation rate of 92.8 percent for the 2017-18 year compares favorably with the state 4:18 PM Page 1 average of 86.1 percent and the

district average of 87.2 percent.

High schools in the western communities scored impressive graduation rates as well, with Palm Beach Central High School achieving 95.4 percent, Wellington High School posting 93.6 percent and Seminole Ridge High School coming in at 90.3 percent.

While the RPBHS graduation rate is now similar to the graduation rates of other area high schools, Armas noted a key difference.

“We are particularly proud of the fact that our students are graduating at a comparable rate, even though RPBHS is the only Title 1 school of the four,” he said.

Title 1 provides federal resources to schools with high percentages of students from low-income

families with an emphasis on supporting lower-achieving students.

In 2010, Armas was named principal of Royal Palm Beach High School, the position he currently holds. Now in his eighth year at RPBHS, Armas is the longest-tenured principal in the history of the school and has helped the school become an IB World School and has brought several new programs to the school, including STEM, AICE, AVID and a Navy JROTC program.

Armas, who recently earned his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University, lives in Loxahatchee with his wife of 30 years, Teresa, and their son, Daniel, a Royal Palm Beach High School student.

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ITID Gives Preliminary Estimate For Santa Rosa Groves Rehab

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District held a workshop attended by about 75 residents of Santa Rosa Groves on Tuesday, Jan. 8 to discuss the rural neighborhood’s possible activation as an ITID unit to address drainage and road problems there.

Santa Rosa Groves is made up of 99 lots ranging from five acres to 20 acres. The area, west of The Acreage and north of White Fences, has a long history of flooding problems. Its roads and swales have deteriorated, and the canals are overgrown.

Several residents had questions about ITID activation, and others were critical about possible assessments that would have to be paid to bring the area back in shape. Even spread over 20 years, it could cost residents thousands of dollars a year, particularly for the larger lots.

Currently, the Santa Rosa Groves homeowners’ association has not collected assessments to maintain the area, and a water

pump intended to drain the community was stolen several years ago.

Area representatives met with ITID officials in August after a big deluge last spring left some Santa Rosa residents up to their waist in stormwater.

“The purpose of this meeting is to re-convene, since a lot of things have happened since the first meeting,” ITID President Betty Argue said.

ITID staff did a rough estimate of the anticipated cost of rehabilitating the unit, although the district cannot do a thorough study of Santa Rosa Groves without assessing it for costs.

“There have been historical drainage issues going back 20 years,” Argue said. “It’s well documented with the county. It’s documented with Indian Trail.

There have been discussions and attempts over the years regarding activation, although in the past, the support wasn’t really there to activate — neither on Indian Trail’s part or Santa Rosa Groves’ part.”

Argue said she heard from res-

idents that they cannot drive on their roads.

“It’s sugar sand, and unless you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you can’t get through,” she said.

“During the wet season, the roads are mucky and underwater many times. It causes damage to your vehicle. I heard from residents that there is damage to crops and property. All of these things affect your quality of life.”

Argue said the other issue is that property values are affected due to the drainage and road issues. She explained that ITID was created as a drainage district for all land within its boundaries, provided that residents ask to be activated and pay assessments for its services.

“You are within our boundaries,” Argue said. “Not all of the units are activated. It was always intended that Indian Trail would be the drainage district to provide drainage of the land within its boundaries.”

Argue said that ITID had collected some preliminary information, including the South Florida Water Management District’s

permit for drainage in Santa Rosa Groves, the survey and easements, and had held meetings with attorneys for Simone Riccobono, owner of Santa Rosa Groves LLC, about possible activation.

“We would be able to get what we need, provided we get a 50 percent plus one agreement of the residents, but I understand you want to know how much it is going to cost,” Argue said.

She explained that the initial cost would include replacing the water pump and rehabilitating drainage swales and overgrown canals. “The cost of restoring all of that in order to make your permit work, in addition to the roads, is far more expensive than taking on a developed unit,” she said.

Argue stressed that ITID cannot do a complete engineering study because Santa Rosa Groves does not currently pay assessments.

“We’re limited to basically administrative staff, and what we’re allowed to do under the statutes, and that is to have these discussions with you about activation,” she said.

Attorney Terry Lewis, representing the Santa Rosa Groves homeowners’ association, said the unit is in terrible shape physically.

“The central question that I was asked was, ‘What are the options?’” Lewis said. “I think [to] rehab the system, you really only have one option, and that is to ask Indian Trail to activate the unit.”

Lewis reiterated that an effective water control system consists of swales, ditches, canals, pumps and roads where all landowners have access, and the key to successful drainage is to bring all those elements back to the condition they were originally permitted for by South Florida Water Management District, and ITID is the best entity to accomplish that.

Lewis said a survey underway of all 99 lots of Santa Rosa Groves landowners had received 30 positive responses so far favoring activation. He added that the SFWMD permit is very old, and some parts of it might need updating.

“If you were a private entity or individual, you could receive

a permit from the water management district,” Lewis said.

“That’s not possible now. The water management district will insist on a public entity to take over management of the maintenance of the facilities.”

ITID Manager Rob Robinson said the overall cost of rehabilitating the unit, based on preliminary figures, totals $1,016,180.

A bond issue of $1 million, with a $75,000 financing fee, would place an assessment of $223.78 per acre, per year for a 10-year loan, or $141.03 per acre, per year for a 20-year loan.

“As you all know, it’s quite overgrown,” Robinson said. “It’s going to be tedious work to go in there, because we’ve got power lines that run down pretty much every other [canal]. We can’t spend a lot of time on this, but we are definitely trying to help you all out with this situation.”

Robinson said that if the residents decide to move forward, a complete engineering estimate could be higher than what he had put together.

Saturday ITID Road Plan Workshop To Be Followed By Bus Tour

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. on the proposed R3 road plan, which will pave areas of Acreage roadways that are of mutual benefit to all units of the district, followed by a bus tour of facilities at noon.

The R3 plan has been discussed for several years as a way for all Acreage residents to shoulder the cost of improving sections of roadway that benefit residents of more than one unit.

ITID is divided into units of development. Traditionally, local roads are maintained by assessments charged only to residents of that unit. However, some local roads also serve as conduits for the larger community. Upgrading

Weeds

New Rules For Land Upkeep

continued from page 1 leone noted the village had received numerous complaints about unmaintained property.

With the addition of existing regulations from the South Florida Water Management District regarding maintenance of waterways, the measure was approved unanimously.

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Peaceful Waters In Wellington

continued from page 1 for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Cypress trees that started as 4- to 6-foot seedlings are now 25 feet high. Plants that were placed in and around the area are now fully mature, coming together to form beautiful thickets. Thousands of gallons per day of reused water from the nearby water treatment

those roads have long been a conundrum for ITID officials.

The workshop and bus tour are both open to the public, but residents need to make reservations for the tour by contacting the ITID office.

“The workshop will give a presentation on the R3 road plan, which includes an overview, because we have three new board members who have not been a part of the development of the R3 road plan,” Argue said. “That’s the first part of the workshop, and the second part is to give an introduction to the operations of the district by the district staff.”

The workshop will be from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by the bus tour.

“We’re going to try to get to as many facilities, parks, pumps and water storage areas [as possible],” Argue said. “We won’t be able to

get into the impoundments in the tour bus. The [largest] part of the tour is to give the lay of the land, to talk about the different issues in the area, and physically see the things we’ve been talking about on paper.”

The tour will visit ITID’s parks to familiarize people with their location and present conditions and concerns about them, as well as road conditions.

“Everything in our path is pretty much open for discussion or questions,” Argue said. “That’s why we call it an ‘inspection tour’ because it’s a tour of district facilities.”

Argue said the tour is primarily for new board members, but residents are free to make reservations because it is considered a public meeting.

The workshop will focus on the R3 road plan, which is proposed to

cover approximately 9.5 miles of road near schools; the fire-rescue station at Avocado Blvd. and 61st Street, which is currently a dirt road in need of paving so fire trucks can use it safely; and other public facilities and areas that are heavily traveled.

“These are roads near parks, schools, ITID facilities and fire stations,” Argue said. “They currently have an overabundant amount of traffic for dirt roads. Some of them are millings, which can only hold up for so long under that amount of traffic. It’s an interim solution.

The long-term solution is to pave it because it will better withstand the amount of traffic.”

Some of the roads are in the R3 plan because they are cut-through roads that are highly used and degrade more rapidly by the heavy traffic. “The concept is that all

the active units in The Acreage, as well as the contract units, will share in the cost of those road improvements because all those people benefit from it,” Argue said.

Roads in the R3 plan include: a one-mile stretch of Hamlin Blvd. from 190th Street North to 180th Avenue North to improve access to Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park; two miles of 180th Avenue North to improve access to schools; a half mile of Tangerine Blvd. from 180th Avenue North to Mandarin Blvd. to improve school and resident access; 0.6 miles of 94th Street North from Banyan Blvd. to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to improve resident access and safety; a half mile of Tangelo Blvd. from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to Apache Blvd. to improve resident access and safety; 0.25 miles of Hamlin Blvd. from

Hall Blvd. to Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park and 0.25 miles of 89th Place North to improve park access; 0.9 miles of 140th Avenue North from 61st Street North to Orange Blvd. to improve park and fire-rescue access; 0.4 miles of Tangerine Blvd. from 140th Avenue North to Avocado Blvd. to improve park access; 0.4 miles of 61st Street North from 140th Avenue North to Avocado Blvd. to improve fire-rescue and park access; 1.7 miles of Mango Blvd. from Mellow Court to 60th Street North to improve resident access; and one mile of 180th Avenue North from Alan Black Blvd. to Sycamore Drive to improve ITID and resident access.

The R3 plan and possible action on it will be discussed at an ITID board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.

The second and final reading is scheduled for the Tuesday, Jan. 22 council meeting.

Also on Tuesday’s agenda was an item on whether to reimburse Mayor Anne Gerwig for legal fees related to successfully defending herself against ethics violation charges in which no probable cause was found.

Gerwig recused herself from the discussion and vote on the issue.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said that previous to the 2015 case, the village had adopted a policy stating that the village would reimburse a council member for

successfully defending against such charges.

“The council didn’t want the threat of a complaint being a deterrent to citizens serving on the council,” Cohen explained.

Cohen said that the League of Cities insurance policy paid more than half of the $6,750 in legal fees, and that Gerwig was not seeking additional reimbursement for personal travel expenses to the hearings in Tallahassee.

Cohen had reviewed the request and recommended reimbursement.

“The document is sufficient to satisfy the village’s policy,” she said.

The council approved the reimbursement 4-0.

Gerwig also recused herself, based on the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics, from voting on a project award for the Binks Pointe pathway.

Schofield explained that the project was to complete the last portion of the pathway from Binks Forest Drive to Flying Cow Road, including a bridge over the canal, in order to take advantage of a $424,000 grant from the State of Florida. The time-sensitive grant will pay more than two-thirds of the total cost for the completion.

Napoleone said that it was a good project, connecting the center of Wellington to Flying Cow Road, and Schofield pointed out that parts of the total pathway are equestrian friendly.

The project had been budgeted for and was moved up in scheduling in order to take advantage of the grant. The measure passed 4-0.

During council members’ reports, it was noted that future Lakeside Family Fun Days may have a small charge for the bounce houses and rock-climbing walls.

“They cost about $7,000 per

event,” Gerwig said, explaining that a nominal fee would make them sustainable to continue and expand.

She asked village staff to present data to discuss the matter at a future meeting.

Gerwig also thanked the council for the reimbursement of the legal fees.

“It has been difficult, and the accusations were hurtful,” she said. “It was an experience I wish I hadn’t gone through.”

She told her fellow council members that she appreciated the way they handled it.

plant continue to flow through the wetland. The wetland flora serves as a natural filter, removing and utilizing the beneficial nitrogen from the water.

Audubon Everglades Vice President Scott Zucker leads guided bird walks at Peaceful Waters.

“I am very grateful that the Village of Wellington created this wonderful sanctuary,” he said.

“I have been all over the world, but this awesome local spot is one of my favorite places to bird watch. Especially now with the lower water levels, I think we can expect an influx of shore birds visiting us soon as they hunt for

food on the mudflats.”

Cliff Burke of Greenacres agrees that Peaceful Waters is world class. “I am a photographer, not so much a birder, and this place is awesome,” he said.

In addition to capturing images of the mergansers, about a dozen gaudily pink roseate spoonbills cooperated as Burke captured their images.

The entrance to Peaceful Waters Sanctuary is located within the village’s recreation complex on Pierson Road. Visitors are likely to be greeted by the pair of loggerhead shrikes who seem to guard the entrance. Weighing only

a few ounces, shrikes are amongst the smallest of the “raptors,” birds of prey with razor sharp bills and claws that help it catch lizards and other small animals.

The 30-acre wetlands park boasts 1,500 feet of elevated nature boardwalks and one mile of walking trails. The park features an assortment of displays that represent the variety of animals and plant species native to South Florida and provides an excellent opportunity for nature photography. The sanctuary is open to groups and closes daily at dusk.

Learn more at www.wellingtonfl. gov/parks.

A male hooded merganser swims at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary.

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The majestic roseate spoonbill can be seen at Peaceful Waters.

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Cliff Burke all geared up for photography at Peaceful Waters.

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B&G CLUB HOSTS 31ST ANNUAL WELLINGTON DINNER DANCE AT WYCLIFFE

On Friday, Jan. 4, the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club hosted its Wellington Dinner Dance at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club.

The 31st annual gala included a cocktail reception before dinner, silent and live auctions, plus music by Kizie the violinist and the band HyRyZe. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www.bgcpbc.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Susan Ferraro, Alvin Graham, Dr. Colette Brown-Graham, Nicolette Goldfarb, Dr. Ramprasad Gopalan, Julia Khanna, Jennifer and Eric Goldman, Dr. Dhruti Pandya, Kila Mistry, Mariam Abraham and Shelley B. Goodman with Boys & Girls Club kids.

Renee Booth, Lisa Marchitto, Olivia Giamanco, Megan Middeke and Leila Villa welcome guests.

State Rep. Matt and Alexis Willhite, Wellington Councilman John and Michelle McGovern, and Jeff and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind.

Palms West Hospital CEO Josh and Consuelo DeTillio, JFK Medical Center CEO Gina and Larry Melby, and Marie and Dr. Carmine Priore.

Club benefactor Neil Hirsch with Boys & Girls Club kids.

(Front row) Virginia Murphy and Jenny Hunecke; and (back row) Laura, Angela and Genie Alonso.

Nick Long and Dr. Kandace Kichler check out a tiny Range Rover.

Wellington council members Michael Napoleone, John McGovern, Tanya Siskind and Michael Drahos.

Kizie the violinist entertains guests.

Alan and Kathy Zangen.

Lila King and Silvia Garcia.

Heather Hays and Lorenzo Borghese.

Dr. Colette Brown-Graham and Alvin Graham peruse the silent auction.

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with daughter Amy Bradshaw.

Carlos Alvarez and Lisa Tineo enjoy the festivities.

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Rep. Lois Frankel Honors Area Service Academy Nominees

The office of Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-District 21) honored area high school seniors nominated for the nation’s service academies at a ceremony Monday, Jan. 7 at the Wellington Community Center.

Frankel’s office honored 24 students for their achievements.

The decisions were based on academics, community service, athletics, test scores and why they want to serve.

The students included: Naval Academy — Jonathan Middlebrooks, Boca Raton High School; Faith Southwick, Park

Vista High School; Zachary Harmayer, Lake Baddock Secondary School; Bruce Suarez, Forest Hill High School; Joshua Rivera, Park Vista High School; August Russ, homeschool/Palm Beach State College; Cole Smith, Wellington High School; Austin Staats, Park Vista High School; Dominick Ruiz, Wellington High School; and Lillian Putnam, Somerset Academy.

Air Force Academy — Skylar Hansrote, the King’s Academy; Stefan Mesaric, the Dreyfoos School of the Arts; Johan Restrepo, Palm Beach Central High

Palm Beach Central’s Jeanaoh Jean Baptiste with Jenny Ceasar and Glenn Wiltshire.

School; Carlie Niedzwiedzki, Wellington High School; Grant Laman, St. Thomas Aquinas; Austin Cornett, Trinity Christian; Jacob Baughman, Suncoast Academy; Kellyann Indyk, Air Force Prep School; and Matthew Core, Air Force Prep School.

West Point — Kiersten Eggers, K-12 Academy; Jeanaoh Jean Baptiste, Palm Beach Central High School; Matthew Hester, Prep School; and Matthew Moore, Prep School.

Merchant Marines Academy — Margaret Brent, Saint Andrew’s School.

Wellington High School’s Carlie Niedzwiedzki with Jenny Ceasar and Glenn Wiltshire.

U.S. Equestrian Holding Annual Meeting At Convention Center

U.S. Equestrian, the national governing body of 29 equestrian breeds and disciplines in the United States, is currently holding its annual membership meeting at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The event opened Wednesday, Jan. 8 and continues through Saturday, Jan. 12.

“2019 will be the first year in many years that we chose to relocate our annual membership meeting from Lexington, Ky., where our offices are based, to another location,” U.S. Equestrian President Murray Kessler said.

“West Palm Beach was an obvious choice for us. The sunshine, cultural attractions, dining and shopping are a bonus for those who will be attending from out of town. In addition, a large number of our members and competitors are already here in the Wellington and Palm Beach area. Our goal was to increase their access and availability to this meeting. We

are very excited to be hosting it here.”

U.S. Equestrian estimates that more than 300 people will be attending the annual meeting.

Wellington and the Palm Beaches are known throughout the international equestrian community as the “winter equestrian capital of the world.”

According to George Linley, executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, the local economy continues to receive ancillary benefits from Wellington’s equestrian industry.

“The U.S. Equestrian annual meeting is another economic benefit the county will enjoy from Wellington’s international equestrian industry, and another reason the sports commission supports the industry financially and otherwise,” Linley said. “The annual meeting translates into booked hotel rooms and local spending following the post-holiday slack

period in the tourism industry. We are hoping that U.S. Equestrian and other equestrian organizations will hold future meetings in the Palm Beaches.”

Wellington-based Equestrian Sport Productions produces the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Global Dressage Festival, both of which are under the purview of U.S. Equestrian. More than 6,000 horses from more than 40 countries compete during the competitions that run from January through March.

“The local equestrian community is very pleased and proud that U.S. Equestrian is holding its annual meeting in the Palm Beaches,” Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone said. “Any horse person from around the world can tell you that Wellington is the place to be this time of year for equestrian sport.”

For more info., visit www.usef. org.

The students with Rep. Lois Frankel’s representatives and other VIPs.

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Wellington High School’s Dominick Ruiz with Jenny Ceasar and Glenn Wiltshire.

Wellington High School’s Cole Smith with Jenny Ceasar and Glenn Wiltshire.

Wellington Plans Free Family Fun Night On Lake Wellington Jan. 17

The Village of Wellington will host a free “Boot Scootin’” Family Fun Night on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Boulevard), on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Attendees can enjoy activities such as an inflatable slide, rock wall, lawn games, fishing until sunset, glitter tattoos, vendor activities and more. Guests can also break out their boots and join a country music DJ for line dancing from 5 to 7 p.m. under the pavilion.

Instructors from the Wellington Community Center will also be

on site providing class information and demonstrations. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Paddle board yoga sessions will be offered at 4:45 and 5:30 p.m. Space is limited for each 30-minute session. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling Paddle Away Sports at (561) 541-6784.

Event attendees will also have an opportunity to visit with various local organizations, including Courtyard Animal Hospital, Humana and the Wellington Community Services Department.

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weekly food truck and music series will be on site, adjacent to the event, from 5 to 9:30 p.m., at the Wellington Amphitheater. Approximately 15 to 20 trucks attend each week, offering up a variety of sweet and savory selections.

Following the lakeside event, guests are invited to make their way over to the amphitheater lawn for a free concert by the Flyers, starting at 7 p.m. The Flyers are a rock band based in Delray Beach.

Bring your own blankets and chairs for seating.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside.

CCRT Meeting Jan. 15 At Vista Center

Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a public meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.

The meeting at Vista Center

(2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) will focus on the pilot initiative to increase economic mobility and reduce poverty in Palm Beach County.

During his presentation at the meeting, James Green will discuss

how Palm Beach County will promote, fund and provide initiatives that reduce the incidence of poverty.

For more information, contact Houston Tate at (561) 233-5303 or htate@pbcgov.org.

LGLA MEMBERS ENJOY SOCIAL GATHERING AT PALMS WEST PRESBYTERIAN

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association hosted a social gathering on Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Palms West Presbyterian Church. Everyone brought food to share, while the LGLA provided appetizers and soft drinks. Many of the attendees brought presPHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER ents to the gathering for a gag gift exchange.

Pat and Ken Johnson enjoy the evening.

Robert and Fran Shorr with Mayor Dave Browning.

LGLA members enjoy the potluck dinner.

NEWS BRIEFS Ballet Auditions Set For Jan. 12

Wellington Ballet Theatre will hold auditions for its spring ballet, Alice in Wonderland, on Saturday, Jan. 12, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Dance Arts Conservatory (11120 S. Crown Way, Suite 3, Wellington). Follow an exuberant young girl as she plunges down a rabbit hole into an extraordinary, imaginative world. For more information, call (561) 296-1880 or e-mail info@danceartsconservatory.com.

Wellington Town Center Input Meeting Jan. 30

The Village of Wellington invites residents to take part in the second of a series of Town Center public input meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Park gymnasium, located at 11700 Pierson Road.

The roundtable discussion will feature facilitated breakout groups, in which residents will review topics and ideas for the village’s central gathering place, Town Center.

The project is comprised of improvements being considered for the property located at Forest

Hill Blvd. and Ken Adams Way. In recent years, the village has discussed various property improvements, ranging from infrastructure and public facilities, programs and associated site requirements, to mixed-use facilities coordinated with adjacent property owners.

These components and others, together with existing improvements, will be considered through the public input process aimed at developing a Town Center master plan with phased improvements over the next 10 years. Information about upcoming meetings will be posted on the village’s web site at www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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Construction on drainage improvements for Forest Hill Blvd. will begin on Monday, Jan. 14.

During the project, which will take place along the eastbound lanes just south of the Dunkin’ Donuts location at 12754 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, the existing two-lane eastbound section of Forest Hill Blvd. will be narrowed to one lane in order to facilitate construction.

Construction will take place Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents are

advised to use extra caution while approaching this stretch of Forest Hill Blvd. Delays are expected.

Local and pass-through traffic are encouraged to use Wellington Trace or Big Blue Trace as alternatives to bypass the construction.

The project will improve infrastructure on a portion of Forest Hill Blvd., including the installation of a drainage basin to accommodate a known flooding issue in the area.

Highwaymen Art Exhibit In Wellington

The Village of Wellington will host a free public art exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen” at the Wellington Community Center next week. The exhibit will be on display for public viewing Friday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 20, with presentations each day at 2 p.m.

A key member of the Highwaymen, R.A. McLendon, who began his painting career in 1955, will be painting live on site. A free opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.

In the late 1950s, during the Jim Crow era, a small group of African-American artists from the Fort Pierce and Vero Beach area

started a business venture during a time when available employment opportunities consisted mainly of low-paying, minimum-wage jobs.

Eventually, the group numbered 26 self-taught artists. Unable to display and sell their work through traditional channels, they traveled the roads, selling their paintings. This unconventional sales method eventually earned them the name of “The Highwaymen.”

For more than 40 years, the group captured Florida’s natural beauty in an estimated 200,000 paintings depicting striking views of backwoods scenes, breaking waves, palm-lined beaches and rivers, to name a few.

Hours for viewing the exhibit are as follows: Friday, Jan. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. with a free opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the Wellington Community Center at (561) 753-2484.

St. Rita Seeks Flea Market Vendors

St. Rita Catholic Church, located at 13645 Paddock Drive in Wellington, is seeking vendors for

its upcoming outdoor flea market.

The flea market will be held on Saturday, March 2 from 7 a.m. to noon. A parking space rental is $20. For more info., call the parish office at (561) 793-8544.

Knights Of Columbus Laps 4 Life Jan. 12

The Knights of Columbus Council #12376 from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church will host Palm Beach Laps 4 Life on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cardinal Newman High School (512 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach).

Proceeds will be used for the purchase of ultrasound equipment for a pro-life pregnancy care center in Palm Beach County. The ultrasound machine will provide abortion-vulnerable pregnant women a new way of viewing the life within them.

Attendees are asked to get donations and walk the quarter-mile track at Cardinal Newman as many times as they can to help the event achieve its goal. There will be T-shirts for all participants, along with medals and trophies for the winners in each category.

Donate or join a team online at

https://secure.ministrysync.com/ ministrysync/event/?e=16604. For more info., call Jose Calas at (561) 793-3751.

Contributions can also be mailed to Knights of Columbus Council #12376, 100 Crestwood Blvd. South, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. Registrations will be accepted the morning of the event.

Music For The Mind To Feature TKA Students

The Kretzer Music Foundation invites fans to the next concert in its popular Music for the Mind series presented in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. The concert on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. will feature the King’s Academy’s vocal, dance and instrumental arts.

Enjoy numerous multi-talented students from TKA’s outstanding Conservatory of Arts as they present choral, dance and band performances. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students, and are available by calling CTS Tickets at (866) 449-2489. Proceeds from the concert will enable the Kretzer Music Foundation to expand its music education programs for children in need.

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MINDY SEPINUCK INTERVIEWS GERWIG

Realtor Mindy Sepinuck from Keller Williams in Wellington hosts an interview event called “I Like You A Latte” every other Friday at the Starbucks location on Forest Hill Blvd. in front of the Mall at Wellington Green. She often promotes local people in the real estate business or small businesses in Wellington. On Friday, Jan. 4, her guest was Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig. The two conducted a 30-minute Facebook Live discussion about life in Wellington.

Shown above is Sepinuck interviewing Gerwig.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES GRADUATE

The Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission recently graduated its 36th class of Citizen’s Criminal Justice Academy participants. The graduates, shown above, came together for 13 consecutive weeks to learn about the criminal justice system.

Speakers from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies served as subject matter experts during the program. The sessions concluded with high-impact demonstrations at the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department, where officers conducted a shootdon’t shoot simulation, stun gun training and firearm simulation.

The Citizen’s Criminal Justice Academy is held three times yearly, twice in West Palm Beach, and once in the Glades. The next academy begins on Monday, Jan. 28 in West Palm Beach. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. To learn more, visit www. pbcgov.org/criminaljustice.

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Breast Cancer Survivor Aims To Help Others

Imagine you’re the mom of young children hearing the news that your mammogram shows an abnormality. Because of pre-existing health conditions, you have no insurance to pay for the follow-up breast cancer tests that could give you a sigh of relief or confirm your worst fear. The cost of biopsies, MRIs and ultrasounds is so far beyond your reach that you don’t know how you will ever pay for the diagnostic testing that could save your life.

This was the distressing scenario Wellington resident Lisa Fitter faced in 2013 when she was 47 years old.

Fitter’s situation is a common one for Susan G. Komen Florida.

Every week, calls come into the organization from women — and sometimes men — desperately needing financial assistance to pay for the screenings, testing and treatment that could save their lives. Answering their urgent pleas for help is why Komen Florida calls itself the “first responders to breast cancer.”

Fitter’s follow-up was paid for

by Komen, and on Christmas Eve 2013 she received her official

diagnosis. She had breast cancer.

While it was a shock, Fitter no longer had to live with the unknown.

She could now move forward and focus on treatment.

“If there were no Komen, I honestly don’t know what we would have done. You hate to think that you would ever be in that situation,” she said.

Fitter was fortunate. Her breast cancer was early stage and contained. She had a bi-lateral mastectomy with no need for chemotherapy. The timing of her surgery coincided with the Affordable Care Act, guaranteeing that she could receive insurance coverage even though she had a pre-existing condition. Even so, Fitter knew if she had no insurance, “Komen would have been there for me.”

The circle of Wellington friends Fitter made when her children were in preschool came together to rally around her during her entire breast cancer journey. They were there for her last year when she celebrated her fourth cancer-free anniversary on Feb. 10, gathering together in her kitchen, where her daughter Talia recited a poem she had written for Fitter.

“That one phrase, ‘find the cure’ that didn’t mean anything to me before, suddenly became my whole world,” she wrote. “Now this phrase means every little bit to me. It means bravery, and I never knew what bravery was until I saw it in my mom.”

Talia has taken the phrase “find the cure” one step further by joining the Komen South Florida Race for the Cure Junior Committee.

In her mother’s honor, she has formed a race team at her school, Palm Beach Central High School, called Lisa’s Warriors. Fitter is on the Survivor Committee, helping to recognize the hundreds of men and women who have fought her same battle, who will come together for the event on Saturday, Jan. 26 in downtown West Palm Beach.

She and more than 10,000 supporters will help raise funds to take care of others like Fitter in the local community. Komen dedicates 75 percent of money raised to provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The rest is invested in breakthrough research benefiting breast cancer

Lisa Fitter with daugher Talia. patients around the world. “We’re able to be the first responders to breast cancer for thousands of women and men like Lisa because of the funds we raise through the Race for the Cure,” said Kate Watt, executive director of Susan G. Komen Florida. “The race is symbolic of our promise to never let anyone walk alone on her breast cancer journey.”

Join or donate to Fitter’s team by visiting http://info-komen. org/goto/Lisaswarriors, or create your own by registering at www. komenflorida.org/race.

OBITUARY

Wellington Artist Corinne Ingerman Dies At Age 88

Corinne Ingerman passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5. She was born in Philadelphia in 1930, in the throes of the Great Depression, to Albert and Dora Schwait. She attended Olney High School in Philadelphia and met her future husband, Albert Ingerman, shortly after her graduation in 1948. They married in May 1949, when Corinne was 19.

The Ingermans enjoyed 61 happy years together. They had two children, Michele and Mark.

Ingerman was a homemaker, devoted to her husband and children. She always regretted that her family could not afford to send her to college, so she encouraged her children to seek higher education. Her daughter became a lawyer, and her son became a doctor. What Jewish mother could ask for more?

Ingerman was a lifelong swimmer and played tennis competitively at Idle Hour Tennis Club in Drexel Hill, Pa. She also was a devoted bridge player her entire life, constantly honing her skills with bridge lessons and Charles Goren at her side.

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After moving to Florida in the mid 1970s, Ingerman continued playing tennis and bridge, finding new partners and expanding her social circle. But it was in Palm Beach County where her career as an artist blossomed.

Art was her true passion. She focused seriously on her career as an artist after her children left the nest.

She took classes at Philadelphia College of Art and volunteered at Elwyn Institute, where she taught art to disabled children. She built an art studio onto her home and painted prolifically.

Ingerman displayed her paintings all over her home, sold many commercially and exhibited her works at various galleries around Palm Beach County. She won numerous prizes for her art. In addition, Ingerman was a founding member of the Wellington Art Society. She played an active role in the society until she returned to Philadelphia in 2016. She spearheaded many projects, including a large-scale undertaking in which local artists decorated the children’s wing of a local hospital.

After her children were grown, Ingerman and her husband traveled throughout the United States and abroad. Despite her active schedule, she always made time for annual trips to the Pacific Northwest and to Philadelphia to see her children and grandchildren.

Ingerman was known as “nan” to six grandchildren, and despite the geographical distance between them, always maintained a very close relationship with all six grandchildren. In recent years, she welcomed seven great-grandchildren into the family.

Ingerman took her Jewish faith seriously. Until her move back to Philadelphia, she was an active member of Temple Beth Torah in Wellington, where she served on the board of directors for many years and was a fixture at Friday night services.

Ingerman is survived by her brother, Allen Schwait; daughter, Michele Grable (husband Bill); and son, Mark Ingerman (wife, Becky); her grandchildren, Katherine Walter (Michael), Andrew Hallman (Kim), Julia Hallman

Corinne Ingerman (Aaron Rubin), Lindsey James (Drew), Sarah Ingerman (Ty Thiele) and Kyle Ingerman; and seven great-grandchildren.

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Wellington El Team Participates In NF Walk On Dec. 8, Wellington Elementary School participated in the NF Walk of South Florida. The walk increased awareness of Neurofibromatosis (NF) and raised funds for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and can lead to blindness, bone abnormalities, cancer, deafness, disfigurement, learning disabilities, anxiety, attention/impulsivity issues, executive functioning delays, sleep disorders and disabling pain.

NF affects one in every 3,000 people regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or age.

There is no cure for NF, but current NF research efforts benefit those who live with NF, as well as help to shed new light on several forms of cancer, brain tumors, bone abnormalities and learning disabilities, ultimately benefiting the broader community.

Amy Midlarsky, a speech and language pathologist at WES, was the organizer of the event.

She is the mother of Noah Midlarsky, a student at WES who has NF. The walk was a great success and raised awareness and funds for NF and the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

discuss more about why reading is vital, as well as his belief that there is no such thing as a person who doesn’t like to read, only people who haven’t found the right book.

He’ll also talk about his books, such as the Max Einstein series, that are helping teach children about math and science and career opportunities in the fields.

Patterson is a bestselling author, who is also known for his philanthropic efforts to promote literacy and education. He’s given over a million books to schoolkids and more than $40 million to support education and endowed more than

5,000 college scholarships for teachers. Locally, he has established after-school reading programs at four Palm Beach County middle schools where as many as 1,000 books have been donated.

“We are fortunate to collaborate with Mr. Patterson, an esteemed member of the community, who has distinguished himself through his craft and compassion. His support of some of the country’s most under-resourced schools and youth programs has not only inspired others but also provides opportunities to enhance STEAM learning and initiatives,” PBSC

President Ava L. Parker said.

The luncheon is part of Palm Beach State College’s STEAM initiative, which aims to impact the projected shortage of local, skilled professionals in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Goals for the initiative include increasing student scholarships, business partnerships, internships and other academic program enhancements to prepare more graduates for these high-wage, high demand positions. To learn more, visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/foundation/ steam or call (561) 868-3450.

TKA Students Collaborate On Mock Trial Project

As part of the unit on “Point of View,” elementary students enrolled in the King’s Academy Explore Program conducted a mock trial on the case of State v. Goldilocks. Students in fourth through sixth grade explored a crime scene and examined eight witnesses to determine whether Goldilocks was guilty of criminal trespass and vandalism. Students participated in this exercise as attorneys, witnesses, jurors and bailiffs.

“One of the best things about a mock trial is the real-life opportunity it provides for the students to practice essential skills such as public speaking, critical thinking and the art of forming a persuasive, cohesive argument,” Explore teacher Lisa Anderson said. “The students thought they were pretty good at arguing when debating with each other, but a mock trial is an entirely different level.”

High school students in the

O’Keeffe Pre-Law Studies program assisted in the mock trial case. Early in the unit, the high school students prepared a lesson on “How a Trial Works.” At the trial, the high school students provided help in cross-examining witnesses and preparing closing statements to ensure the points of view were fully explored.

“This was a beautiful project between elementary and high school,” TKA Elementary Principal Adam Miller said. “The possibilities are endless when we have such a bright grouping of students conglomerated on one campus.”

Hannah Danion, a fourth-grade student said, “It was really fun answering questions and figuring out the best thing to say.”

Sixth-grader Ben Fischer, who played the part of the witness Papa Bear, added, “One of the challenges I faced was really knowing what to say, and saying it correctly.

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Noah Midlarsky and his mother, Amy Midlarsky, surrounded by his Wellington Elementary family participating in the walk.

James Patterson To Headline PBSC STEAM Lunch

Renowned author and Palm Beach resident James Patterson will be the keynote speaker for Palm Beach State College’s 2019 STEAM Luncheon presented by Bank of America.

The annual event, themed “A Conversation with James Patterson: Transforming Lives through Literacy” and chaired by South Florida businesswoman and philanthropist Yvonne Boice, will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 20 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion.

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Prosecuting attorney Drew Danion’s direct examination of Papa Bear, Ben Fischer. because the same thing goes on in charges against her. The Explore a mock trial that goes on in a real Program is a project-based class trial. If you say something wrong, for students in second through the whole case is messed up.” sixth grades. To learn more about The jury deliberated, and Goldi- TKA’s Explore program, contact locks was found not guilty on both Bonnie Mutz at bmutz@tka.net.

The day before the holiday break was a musical one for the students and families arriving at Wellington Elementary School.

Beautiful holiday songs were performed under the direction of music teacher Joshua Lennox, the school’s director of strings.

Four students were selected to perform on this festive morning: Eden Tiscione, Jarrett Roland, Juliana Villeda and Dustin Bisignano, shown above with Lennox. The talented Strings Club meets during the week after school and performs in concerts and shows throughout the year.

Seminole Ridge Gets High School Newsroom Grant

The SPJ Florida board recently announced that it is awarding a grant to the newsroom at Seminole Ridge High School. The only other school to receive the grant was the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts in Miami. Both newsrooms will receive $500 and will report back by the end of the school year how it helped them.

“We received double the number of applications in our second year of offering the High School Newsroom Grant, and the scholarship committee had the difficult task of choosing just two schools,” SPJ Florida President Christiana Lilly said.

The Seminole Ridge newsroom is starting from scratch after years of neglect.

“The newspaper program at the school seems to have long become an afterthought. What was once a class is now only a club with only two to three staff members,” adviser Eric Jourgensen wrote in his grant application. “It’s a vicious spiral, as the lack of funds don’t allow for any way to grow the program or site, which then leads

to poor visitation of the site, which means no advertising.”

Jourgensen wrote that with the money, he hopes to get the newspaper re-established as a program that the students, school and community can once again be proud of.

The Florida chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists has offered scholarships for college students for years, including the Molly Turner College Scholarship for women in broadcast, and added its High School Newsroom Grant in 2018 to help at-need high school programs. The chapter believes that early exposure and support of journalism leads to a strong foundation in news reporting and the First Amendment.

“AP Mays and Seminole Ridge are just two stories of how high school journalism programs in our state are in a great need,” Lilly said. “Our board wants to help as much as we can, and we hope these grants can help give them a leg up. We look forward to seeing what these students are able to accomplish this semester.”

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Kristina Jalene Long Kristina Jalene Long (age 35) passed away December 22nd after a brief illness at Trust Bridge Hospice of West Palm Beach. Kristina was born in Nampa, Idaho on July 25th, 1983. At age three she moved with her family to Wellington, Florida where she resided until her passing.

She attended Wellington High School and pursued a career in cosmetology graduating from Palm Beach Academy.

Kristina is survived by her twenty two month old son (Christian J. Amato). She is also survived by her father (Bryant J. Long), her mother (Harriet A. Long), and a sister (Julia J. Long) and Brother Nicky. Additional family members include an aunt (Leslie J. ObermyerIndianapolis, Indiana) and an uncle (Arthur Raymond Hall - Vero Beach, Florida). Also included are numerous cousins and very close friends from various geographies around the United States.

Kristina was known for her cheery, outgoing, positive attitude and was loved by numerous friends and acquaintances.

January 12th the family will receive guests at The First

Baptist Church of Wellington (561-793-5670) at 4:30 pm.

The Celebration of Life Service will commence at 5:30 PM and will be followed by a reception in the sanctuary hall.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been established with PNC Bank (561-753-8465) for the educational benefit of Kristina’s son, Christian J. Amato.

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FLAGS FOR THE CURE TOURNAMENT HELD AT ACREAGE COMMUNITY PARK

The 13th annual Flags for the Cure flag football tournament held its annual recognition ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 5 at Acreage Community Park. This year, the organization raised $26,000 for the American Cancer Society. The ceremony included the presentation of a check to the American Cancer Society, reading of the names of those lost and a moment of silence, as well as the acknowledgement of survivors attending the event. For more information, visit www.flagsforthecure.com.

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Caitlin Simpson, Michelle Lozott, Jazlynn Williams, Crystal Leon and Megan Griffths of Team Little Jimmy.

Team Resurrection played in honor of Lisa Rubino.

Michael Hubbs, Mike Chase, Keith Shivers, Chris Mathews, Time Hanretty, Andrew Ruiz, Samantha Belohlavek, Lisa Noel and Lindy Chase with a $26,000 check for the funds raised.

Survivor Lisa Rubino, escorted by her daughter Marisa Rubino.

Event organizers Chris Mathews, Samantha Belohlavek and Keith Shivers during the national anthem.

Relay for Life chair Andrew Ruiz addresses the crowd.

Coach Willie Freundlich is also a cancer survivor.

Dustin Johnson plays “Amazing Grace.”

Emma LaPaglia, Savannah Guererri, Kinleigh Apfel, Piper Apfel and Ashlyn Guererri of the Kids Cancer Foundation.

Chris Mathews walks survivor and friend Vicki Bryant down the field.

Kozmo Koz and Natalie Addison with Lana.

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ROYAL PALM SENIORS HOST LUNCHEON AT RENOVATED CULTURAL CENTER

Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club members met for a luncheon on Friday, Jan. 4 at the newly renovated and expanded Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The theme was Italy, and Italian food was served. Ashley Cooper, known as Ashley the Entertainer, sang PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER and danced to a variety of music from the 1940s, 1950s and beyond.

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Entertainer Ashley Cooper performs for the crowd.

WOMEN’S GROUP ENJOYS GAME NIGHT AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Wellington National Golf Club. After a buffet dinner, the guests enjoy board games such as Sorry, Battleship, Jenga and more. Each team of four ladies played for seven minutes, and then changed games. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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It’s Time To Renew My Driver’s License... Sound Simple? Not!

Yesterday was a good day. I woke up early, the birds were chirping, the sun was shining and all was right with the world.

You know the best way to take a day like that and flush it right down the toilet? Head over to the Division of Motor Vehicles and try to renew your driver’s license.

The DMV wants you to renew your driver’s license. They want you to stay current. They send you reminder notices.

But the people who want you to do that have absolutely no relationship to the people who are actually in charge of doing it.

Because I hadn’t had to renew my license in a while, all kinds of things had changed — and my address was the least of them. My reminder notice told me that I would now need to bring my current driver’s license, my original birth certificate, my Social Security card, two

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No prob. I grabbed my “life file” from our safe, put on a brightly colored blouse and brushed my hair 100 times so I’d look good for the driver’s license photo from which I’d be identified for the next 10 years. I got to the DMV at 11 a.m. and

kept my blood pressure in check by calmly playing Candy Crush on my phone. When my number was finally called, I marched confidently up to the clerk and laid out all my proof — obviously, I was me.

“All I really need are your current license and your passport,” she said.

Great. She typed all my info into her computer. Yes, I can drive a motorcycle and, yes, like any motorcycle driver should be, I am an organ donor.

Thanks to my brand-new glasses, I even passed the eye test. She snapped my photo, and it looked good. I started to put everything back in my file folder when she paused and said, “I am simply not familiar with this type of passport. It looks so different. It looks... ohhhhhh, it’s expired.”

“Yeah, I haven’t left the country since 2011,” I said.

She pushed her chair back from her computer in a no-go kind of way. “Then I do need your marriage license.”

“But the reminder said, ‘or passport,’” I smiled. “’Or valid passport,’” she corrected.

“Why don’t you go get that and get back here by 4 p.m., and we’ll finish this up?”

That was not a valid offer. No one is getting a passport in less than four to six weeks. I went to the passport office and filled out their two-page form. They handed it back, saying, “Blue ink? No.” I filled it out again in black ink and they said, “Now just run to Walgreens and get a passport photo.”

The girl at Walgreens was new. She didn’t know much about cameras, and she was short. “Don’t smile!” she commanded. Staring down into her lens and

frowning, I looked terrible. I won’t be let into any country looking like that. I didn’t care. I paid the $16 and left. I had to get to the DMV by 4 p.m.

The DMV hated that I had tried. They didn’t accept the receipt for the passport, they yelled at me for leaving my original birth certificate with the passport people and they had deleted all my information from their computer.

At 3:47 p.m., following a meeting with the manager, the retaking of my photo and all kinds of grumbling, I had a new license.

I raced back to the passport place to get my birth certificate returned and they again said, “No. Two to three weeks after you get the passport, it will be mailed to you.”

So now I can drive, but I’m not leaving the country, and I’ve never been born.

I’d complain, but I don’t exist.

Dubious History, But Great Acting In Period Film ‘The Favourite’

A small, clever movie, The Favourite, is playing in many theaters in the area, and seeing it is worthwhile. It has several of the best female performances of the year and is a great period piece, just the way the British can make them. Of course, it should be noted that director Yorgos Lathimos has altered events to make what is probably more fun than reality. One of the actors remarked that he had studied the history of the time to give a better performance but was told not to worry, they had their own story.

Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), the uneducated daughter of King James II, was on the British throne as part of the deal called the Glorious Revolution. He was kicked out of England in 1689 because he was Catholic and had a son who would be raised Catholic. His older daughter and her

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By Leonard Wechsler husband, William and Mary of Holland, took over. Both died, leaving Anne, a Protestant married to a Danish prince, on the throne.

She was, at the time the film shows, in poor health. She had had 17 pregnancies and only one child survived longer than a short time, and that one had died at age 11. She also had gout and an eye condition, which limited her mobility but not

her appetite. As a result, she was obese.

Not educated, politicians ran her life. Her favorite was Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz), a childhood friend, who along with her husband were named Duke and Duchess of Marlborough (those interested should know she was an ancestor of both Winston Churchill and Lady Diana Spencer). She and Queen Anne were close, but Sarah often publicly chastised the Queen.

In private, they were far closer, and she used the friendship to push the politics of the Whig Party. Director Lathimos essentially turns them into lovers for the film.

Then along comes Sarah’s poor country cousin Abigail Hill (Emma Stone) who uses her wiles to move from being a kitchen maid to a more official maid and then eventually Anne’s personal maid.

She uses the political disputes of the War

of Spanish Succession to connect with the Tories, the great landowners who opposed the war. She also treated Anne far better than Sarah, eventually displacing the older woman. Abigail’s backstairs negotiations with Robert Harley (Nicholas Hoult) to betray her cousin while getting support for her to marry a nobleman she cares little about, Masham (Joe Alwyn), is chilling.

Many things in the film are based on facts. Those are mostly simplified, like the struggles between Whigs and Tories being relegated solely to disagreements on the war. The film is far more interested in the personal relationships between the three women and that, of course, is mostly fictional. There are a few bits that are historical, the rest mainly put in to titillate.

There is a long bit when Abigail poisons Sarah, who is stricken while on horseback

and is eventually found in a brothel where she is told how, in explicit detail, she will pay back the owners. That never seemed to have been recorded by history and probably would have been.

That should not take anything away from brilliant acting. Colman is superb as Queen Anne. There is a lot of talk about an Oscar nomination, and she certainly deserves it. We actually feel sorry for her, even though she whines throughout and is weak and vacillating. But she is clearly the center of the film, holding it together.

Stone is perfect as Abigail. She is sweet and, of course, beautiful, but she lets us see how manipulative and uncaring she really is. Weisz is ferocious. She coddles Anne at times, she slaps her, beats her, humiliates her. Yet there is a real relationship there.

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Code Ninjas Wellington Will Teach Kids Coding In A Cool Way

Say the words “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owner of a new Code Ninjas franchise, a learning center that debuts Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 160, in Wellington, knows that video games aren’t only fun, but can be educational, too. Code Ninjas will serve the local area by teaching children computer coding and problem-solving skills while having fun building video games.

The Wellington location is owned and operated by South Florida local Rick Engelbart. After a successful career in software development, Engelbart decided to step back from corporate America to be his own boss. He has always been passionate about technology, so when he came

across the opportunity to open a Code Ninjas location, Engelbart realized that this was the perfect chance to open his own business within the booming computer science industry. The Wellington location will be Engelbart’s first Code Ninjas, with plans to open two more Palm Beach County centers in the next year.

“The most exciting part about opening a Code Ninjas is knowing that we will be providing such a valuable service for the children and families in our community,” Engelbart said. “Computer programming is such a vital skill for the workforce and the future, and for us to be entrusted by our neighbors to teach this to their children is an honor and privilege.”

Wellington children ages 7 to 14 can look forward to visiting

Schumacher Volkswagen Receives Gold Pin Award

Volkswagen of America Inc. recently awarded Schumacher Volkswagen of West Palm Beach with the Gold Pin Award.

Each year, Volkswagen recognizes the top dealers with the presentation of the Gold Pin Award.

Schumacher Volkswagen of West Palm Beach is among the elite class of 16 dealerships in the U.S. to receive the 2018 award.

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the new Code Ninjas center to learn how to code in a fun, safe and social learning environment where gaming is celebrated and STEM is cool. Everything about Code Ninjas is built around fun, which keeps kids coming back.

But the center also provides the results that parents are looking for, as their children gain coding and problem-solving skills they’ll need for the jobs of the future.

Code Ninjas accomplishes this with a robust, game-based curriculum made up of nine belts, just like

the martial arts. The curriculum is self-paced, but not self-taught; kids get immediate help and encouragement from Code Senseis and fellow students as they advance from white to black belt. The program keeps kids motivated with little wins along the way, and “Belt-Up” celebrations where they receive color-coded wristbands to mark their graduation to the next level. By the time a child finishes the program, they will publish an app in an app store.

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of opportunities for children to get involved, including a flexible weeknight drop-in program, camps and parents night out events on weekends.

Code Ninjas founder and CEO David Graham is a professional software developer who previously owned a successful chain of coding camps for adults. After numerous inquiries from parents, Graham realized there was an unmet demand to teach children coding skills. He launched the Code Ninjas brand in 2016.

“Parents want their children to learn the critical skills that they’ll need in the future, but it also has to be fun for kids. Code Ninjas has found that sweet spot where kids have fun and parents see results, and we’re truly excited to bring our unique concept to Wellington and surrounding communities,” Graham said.

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Brightway Insurance Arrives In Wellington

Business partners and now Brightway agency owners Gilles Gillesen and Bill Thomas recently opened Brightway, the Gillesen and Thomas Agency, in Wellington.

“Opening a Brightway Insurance agency in our community gives us a meaningful way to help our friends and neighbors protect their financial futures, and Brightway provides a model and suite of support that help us do that with an unparalleled level of customer focus,” Thomas said. “It’s a real win for local consumers because they now have access to more choices of insurance brands and expert counsel.”

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continued from page 1 great series of competitions over the next 12 weeks.”

Excitement about the upcoming season is spreading, with attendance serving as a good indicator.

“Based on the pre-WEF competitions, which were all up considerably from previous years, we are looking forward to another increase in the number of attendees, which is always a great sign,” Bellissimo said. “That’s also true of dressage. We’ll also have a record-breaking number of participants in polo’s U.S. Open. We’ll have 16 teams, which is a record.”

Liza Boyd, a U.S. hunter rider with three Platinum Performance/ USHJA International Hunter Derby championships under her belt, sees the festivals as a wonderful opportunity for young riders like her own daughter.

“There’s so much for young horses and young ponies this year at WEF. There’s 9 weeks of the USHJA incentive program,” Boyd noted.

In addition to two international derbies, Boyd spoke of the three national derbies also taking place.

“This is great for child riders or adult riders and great exposure for young horses,” she said. “Then a pony derby and every week a hunter classic for small, medium and large ponies. It’s so much great exposure for young riders at the top of the sport.”

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Large-scale competitions like this are perfect development grounds for riders and their horses, she said, adding that she hopes to hone her skills this season and land a spot on the team for the 2019 Pan American Games this summer in Toronto.

“I’ll be using this winter to build my strengths,” Sternlicht said. “I have a new mare that will probably act as my top horse this winter. Her name is Just a Gamble, and she just turned 10. I haven’t shown her yet, so [Jan. 9] we’ll be making our debut.”

Some competitors have been a part of the equestrian events in Wellington for many years and have watched the changes, like seven-time Swedish Olympian Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén.

“This is my ninth year here,

and I would say it goes from zero to super, super competitive. [It’s a] very good competition period here, and when I came here, there was almost no dressage I would say. And now, it’s top quality,” Vilhelmson-Silfvén said. “For me, living far away from here, it is such a great way of preparing my horses for the seasons and having them in good shape.”

Wellington resident Margie Engle is an Olympian and World Equestrian Games silver medalist.

She is very happy to have several five-star events happening in Wellington.

“It’s fantastic to have one or two, much less this many, especially so close to home, and it brings the best riders and competition here. It’s nice to be competing at that level,” Engle said. “The level of competition here is as good as anywhere in the world.”

On Feb. 2, the annual Great Charity Challenge is set to return

to PBIEC. GCC Executive Director Anne Caroline Valtin provided an update on the program, now in its 10th year.

“The event was founded 10 years ago, and to date has distributed $12.2 million to more than 230 local nonprofits,” Valtin said. “I’m very lucky to go around and visit these nonprofits and see the impact that it has in the community. It has been absolutely life-changing for 200,000 people. That’s the measured impact. This year, we are on target. We said we would distribute another $1 million, and we’ve exceeded that already.”

As the panel concluded and began to take questions, Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone shared information on some changes in operations during the festival.

“One of the challenges we always have here is that we have so many competitions, so many horses, so many weeks, lots of

(L-R) Anne Caroline Valtin, Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén, Michael Stone, Adrienne Sternlicht, Liza Boyd, Mark Bellissimo and Margie Engle.

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that it is fortunate that the pumps are on with the current drought.

“We’re an agricultural community.

We need water.”

Danowski lists her proudest accomplishments as a supervisor as looking at the employee compensation package and bringing it more in line with what the community could afford; agreeing to purchase the trail easements, which opened the way to establishing horse trails; selling surplus equipment; getting many historic documents scanned and archived that had been sitting in boxes; getting surveillance cameras installed at the district impoundment; and getting the remaining district funds to maintain OGEM roads transferred to the town.

“What ‘I’ accomplished with the district I think is kind of a misnomer in that we were a five-person board,” Danowski said. “Anything that was done was done as a board in the best interests of the public.”

Danowski has lived in Loxa-

hatchee Groves for 14 years. She was born and raised on Long Island in New York.

El-Ramey, 52, who owns Oak Hammock Farm, said she is running because as a lifelong South Florida equestrian, she has watched the demise of many horse communities.

“I was born in Miami and lived in Broward County, and I have watched every horse community disappear,” El-Ramey said. “They disappear for a lot of different reasons, but mainly because property becomes very valuable, and the horse people get so constricted by the government rules that they can’t afford to stay where they are.”

El-Ramey has lived in Loxahatchee Groves for 18 years.

“I came here to set up my horse business, and I’ve been building my farm ever since, and I think it’s time that fresh eyes and fresh ears, and certainly an equestrian, particularly a professional in the industry, is on the town council,

steering the town in a direction that we’d all like to live in,” El-Ramey said.

El-Ramey is a dressage trainer but has participated in all aspects of horsemanship. She is also a senior dressage judge.

“I’ve done pretty much everything,” she said. “I’ve jumped, played polo, chased cows, taken horses to the beach, driven horses.

I was raised on a farm. We were bought up with our own horses, and we were told to learn everything, so we got to do a lot of fun stuff.”

She said the pressing issues for the town have been the roads, and the change in garbage policy and the increased fee that residents face this year.

“And the town management, whether that’s a new management or just a new management philosophy, I just think there needs to be some changes there,” El-Ramey said. “From there, we’ll see what else we can do to maybe improve

jumping. The biggest issue we discovered was the maintenance.

We were probably not maintaining it as well as we could do with all the new technology,” Stone said.

To address issues this year, both the mix and maintenance of arenas are changing a bit, and the showgrounds brought in experts from Sweden and Belgium to help. Stone explained they now have a scientific way of measuring footing, so adjustments are made based on science.

AGDF Director of Sport Thomas Baur addressed some changes to scoring methods in dressage using a program called eDressage.

“It was used in Europe last

summer and will be used in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers,” Baur said. “It is completely paperless with immediate scores, hopefully before the rider even leaves the arena.”

2019 also marks the 40th year for the Winter Equestrian Festival, and there are plans to celebrate the milestone.

“We are planning on a big event in celebration of the 40th anniversary. We’ll have something pretty interesting,” Bellissimo said.

Learn more about the Winter Equestrian Festival at www.pbiec. com and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival at www. globaldressagefestival.com.

Hunter rider Liza Boyd discussed her goals for the season.

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Lisa El-Ramey community relations within our boundaries and outside of our boundaries. I know the sheriff is a pressing concern, and my understanding about the issue is it is kind of a personality/communications issue. I feel we can resolve all of those things.”

continued from page 16 In the long run, politics is what destroys Sarah’s relationship with the queen.

I am glad we live in a country that doesn’t work quite like that.

Presidents may have favorite people, but aside from some under the table contracts, not much else is traded… I hope. That is true of both parties.

The manipulating in this movie, while fascinating and entertaining, seems scary.

This is a fascinating little film, filled with great acting and a nice sense of dubious history. It is different and a nice change from many of the other films out now.

It is worth seeing.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Jan. 12 • The League of Yes will host a free baseball showcase event on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Village Park baseball fields at 11700 Pierson Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The League of Yes is a baseball program for individuals with special abilities. For more info., e-mail krisr@leagueofyes.com or call (631) 235-6906. Buddies and players can register at www.leagueofyes.com/loy-florida.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

• The 18th annual Fords and Friends Antique Auto Show & Flea Market will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brass Monkey Tavern, located at 7781 Lake Worth Road. For more info., call Vern Lehto at (561) 267-5983.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for ages 3 and under on Saturdays, Jan. 12 and Jan. 29 at 10:15 a.m. Groove to world music in an upbeat environment for your little one and you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Master Gardener Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking: William Howard & Nellie Taft for adults on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. William and Sue Wills bring the story of the president and his first lady to life. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold its annual fundraiser, A Whole New World, on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club. The festive event will include lunch, a performance by the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company, plus special raffles, baskets, door prizes and more. Visit www. lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Okeechobee Blvd. Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System (5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach).

For more info., contact the GSPBC via e-mail at ancestry@gensocofpbc.org or visit www. gensocofpbc.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Abba tribute concert by Almost Abba on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 13 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a bird walk at the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch

Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 7 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 9639906 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com.

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 13 with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin will perform with the Pacifica Quartet on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach. Visit www. fourarts.org for more info.

Monday, Jan. 14 • The West Palm Beach Garden Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Palm Springs Library (217 Cypress Lane).

The speaker will be Lauren Butcher, coordinator of the Green Schools Recognition Program at Florida Atlantic University’s Pine Jog Education Center. For more info., call Lynn Jones at (561) 234-9483.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Arctic Animals for ages 4 and under on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays, Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages 4 and under on Monday, Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments for you to play and keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a lecture on “DNA & Genealogy: How it Has Captured Our National Attention & Why This is Good for America” with Brenton Simons on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www. fourarts.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Arctic Adventures for ages 3 to 6 on

Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Dress in your pajamas and travel to the Arctic to hear stories and songs about this habitat and the animals that live there. Make a special craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. Meet with friends for a play date filled with toys, books and puzzles that promote early literacy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 17 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Geometry Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. Transform simple shapes into amazing works of art. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Best Strategies for Creating a Writing Life” on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Do you have a story to share with the world? Are you a writer deep in the process and seeking professional guidance? Explore the benefits of participating in a community of writers with the Cream Literary Alliance, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting the power of the written and spoken word. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky telescope viewing session for adults on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Stargaze and learn about constellations with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches from sunset to 8:30 p.m., if skies are clear. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 • Seminole Ridge High School will welcome international recording artist and lecturer MC Lars on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to talk to students about the connection between hip-hop music and literature. He will be doing four presentations throughout the day. For more info., contact Dr. Eric Jourgensen at eric.jourgensen@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 422-2600.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking: William Howard & Nellie Taft for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. William and Sue Wills bring the story of the president and his first lady to life. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register or visit www.pbclibrary.org/ presidents-2019.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Wellington’s Community Services De-

partment will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Essex neighborhood on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rise of Vaping with Teens on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. What are vapes, e-cigs and Juula, and why are more teens using them? See the devices for vaping nicotine and marijuana, and solutions to keeping teens drug free. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Shulamit Hadassah will host a Tu B’Shevat Seder on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). For more info., contact Helene at (561) 512-3172 or coolmama18@hotmail.com.

• A new Scout Troop for Girls in Wellington will hold an information and registration meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Girls ages 11 to 17 years old and their parents are encouraged to come hear what Scouts BSA has to offer. For more info., call (561) 213-5101.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.

Thursday, Jan. 17 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 9:15 a.m. Meet other intellectually disabled young adults and work on skill-building projects in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Winnie the Pooh for ages 4 and under on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation will hold a joint meeting with the Palm Beach County Commission, Palm Beach County School Board and the Palm Beach County League of Cities on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 12:45 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus (5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter). Visit www. palmbeachdelegation.com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Meditation: An Antidote to Stress for adults on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. Explore the healing power of meditation and create peace in your life despite the stress around you. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Happy Birthday, Dr. King!” for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Celebrate civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and legacy with stories, songs and a craft of friendship and togetherness for everyone. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Finger Painting for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Flyers, along with a food

truck invasion, on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. Team up with friends and battle to be the best. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Career Transitions for adults on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter or explore a new career path.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive., Belle Glade) will present Forever Young, a production of nostalgic pop, rock and country music, on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.

Friday, Jan. 18 • The 2019 South Florida Fair will be held from Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 3 at the South Florida Fairgrounds featuring a “Superheroes” theme. For tickets and more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• Vitas Healthcare (1901 S. Congress Ave., Suite 420, Boynton Beach) will offer an orientation class for new volunteers in Palm Beach County on Friday, Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers receive free and comprehensive training, where they learn hospice philosophy, caring for the terminally ill, grief and loss education, and more. A meal will be provided at the orientation. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 14 to Patricia Powell at (561) 731-6203 or pat.powell@vitas.com. For more info., visit www.vitas.com/volunteer.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Grease on Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events.

Saturday, Jan. 19 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Meet at Okeeheelee Park South in the central parking lot. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• Temple Beth Torah will honor its Preschool Director Sandy Wilensky at the congregation’s annual gala held at the Wellington National Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.templebethtorah. net/gala2019 or by calling (561) 793-2700.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Tina Turner tribute concert by Hot Legs on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

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Palm Beach Central Hoops Team Wins Holiday Tournament

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School boys varsity basketball program hosted its third annual holiday tournament, sponsored by Flanigan’s Restaurant in Wellington, from Thursday, Jan. 3 through Saturday, Jan. 5. The host Broncos notched the championship title after defeating Vero Beach 74-66 in the final match.

Earlier in the tournament, the Broncos knocked out Jupiter Christian 69-56 in the first round and then Fort Pierce Central 72-64 in the second round. The backto-back victories set up a final showdown appearance against the Vero Beach Indians.

The tournament has drawn much attention around South Florida since its inception, and this year, teams from as far north as Vero Beach and south as Cooper City traveled to the Wellington area to compete.

Palm Beach Central head coach

Jason Pitman believes the event is fast becoming a staple of area basketball during the holiday season for the fans and athletes.

“You are going to see some really good basketball played at Palm Beach Central High School,” he explained. “It’s an event that takes a lot of high-quality, dedicated people volunteering their time to make it a success.”

Some of the recognized volunteers who participated in coordinating the tournament are Lauren Thompson, Alex Cordeiro, Melanie Abel and Christine Potter.

Pitman realizes the importance of parental volunteers and getting local businesses to assist with taking on such an event.

“This year, we added Flanigan’s as a sponsor, and they really floored us with the support they provided in making our hospitality room,” he said. “It created a wonderful environment for our volunteers, coaches and referees.”

The tournament was designed

to make the season something special, while bringing in quality teams that can deliver competitive games. This year’s attendees, Pitman believed, made it anyone’s tournament to win. “I kept telling people that there are a lot of really talented teams, and any team could have won it,” he said.

The tournament MVP for the Broncos was senior Alphonse Alfred. He averaged 19.6 points per game and 9.2 rebounds through the tournament. He also notched 20 points and 8 rebounds in the final match against Vero Beach.

Sophomore William VanHook had 13 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and no turnovers in the final game. Overall, the Broncos made 9 three-point baskets and were 15 for 17 from the free-throw line.

The Broncos are 10-4 on the season and are on a four-game win streak. They host crosstown rival and district foe Wellington High School on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

MVP Alphonse Alfred goes for a layup for the Broncos in their first game of the tournament.

Bronco Eduardo Diaz sees an opening in the Vero Beach defense.

The Palm Beach Central High School Broncos defeated Vero Beach to win the tournament.

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Palm Beach Central’s William VanHook goes up for two points against Jupiter Christian.

Leo Puckering takes a shot for the Broncos against Jupiter Christian.

Palm Beach Central’s Andrew Flete moves the ball up court.

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Dutta Corp Slips Past Gold Coast Dressage Looks Back On A SD Farms At IPC To Strong Fall Season With Big Plans Ahead Remain Undefeated

The featured game of the week at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington on Sunday, Jan. 6 saw an exciting match in the 2019 Joe Barry Memorial Cup that came down to the final second with Dutta Corp (Timmy Dutta, Lucas Diaz Alberdi, Gringo Colombres and Kris Kampsen) surviving a second-half comeback from SD Farms (Sayyu Dantata, Peco Polledo, Juan Martin Obregon and Jesse Bray) to claim a 13-12 victory.

On a perfect day for polo, Dutta Corp raced out of the gate with Colombres leading the charge, producing long runs to goal and finishing with accuracy to give his team the early lead. The potent Dutta Corp offense seemed to be an unstoppable force once again, scoring 10 goals in the first half and excelling in a possession game that saw plenty of support for the ball carrier.

The momentum changed in the second half, as the pace of play increased and SD Farms patron Dantata made his impact on the game with multiple runs and strong defensive plays.

Completing a nice run for his second goal of the game, Dantata’s presence on the ball freed up the rest of his team as they fought their way back into the game after accurate passes downfield and accurate shooting. Bray’s first goal of the

In dressage, a smooth transition is everything. Which is why Noreen O’Sullivan, president and show manager of the Gold Coast Dressage Association, has such high marks for members old and new as one GCDA show season draws to a close and another begins.

The GCDA Fall Fling, held Nov. 10-11 at the Global Dressage Festival stadium in Wellington, kicked off the 2019 show season with great performances by riders like Marco Bernal and his 16.2 black stallion Guru. Bernal, the former celebrity face of Café de Colombia, and Guru tied (66.471 percent) for first in Saturday’s FEI Prix St Georges against Jan Brons and Warsteiner, then rode to first (68.235 percent on Guru) and second place (67.941 percent on Justify AS) in Sunday’s FEI Prix St Georges. Another Wellington rider, Heather Blitz, won the TheraPlate Peak Performance of the Year Award, with a Fall Fling win (71.522 percent) on Semper Fidelis in the FEI Grand Prix, and back-to-back wins on Praestemarkens Quatero in two FEI Intermediate II tests (71.471 percent and 71.324 percent).

A week later, at the GCDA Year End Banquet at the Wanderers Club, the year-end highlights reflected the luster of Gold Coast members old and new, including Jean Nix and her horse Grundyman, who had their Prix St. Georges Century Ride, when a horse and

game tied the game at 11-11, much to the excitement of the crowd in the grandstand.

After Colombres and Bray traded goals to restore the tie, a miscue from SD Farms saw Colombres quickly jump on the loose ball and run it through the goal to put his team up by one with minutes remaining. A late run from SD Farms saw Bray break away for a run with time expiring, but a long shot from 100 yards out didn’t make it to the goal in time and Dutta Corp claimed victory to remain undefeated in the Joe Barry Memorial Cup. Colombres captured his second consecutive MVP award behind a seven-goal performance, while his horse Coquito also won Best Playing Pony.

Earlier in the day, Patagones also improved to 2-0 in a 14-9 victory over Santa Clara. What started as a close game got away from Santa Clara in the third chukker, as Patagones’ Tomas Garcia del Rio produced a clinical passing attack to set up in the 4-0 chukker to end the half. Starting with a 10-5 lead, Patagones traded goals with Santa Clara throughout the second half.

Ultimately, the strong Patagones attack that saw 12 goals from Garcia del Rio and Toccalino, thanks to strong support from Joaquin and Benjamin Avendano, proved to be too much for Santa Clara.

rider’s combined ages total 100, at April’s Finale I & II. “The banquet had lots of faces old and new. It’s always nice to see new riders and horses,” O’Sullivan said.

These included Melissa Wanstreet, inaugural recipient of the Prudential Challenge Award sponsored by the GCDA president, who “overcame obstacles and discouragement to build a beautiful partnership with a less-than-perfect dressage horse and serve as an example of perseverance through the levels.”

O’Sullivan and GCDA Secretary Amy Swerdlin then headed to Utah to represent the group at the Adequan USDF Annual Convention held Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City.

“We need a voice in how dressage is progressing with the times.

It is very important to be there to represent Gold Coast and learn about the issues that should be part of that conversation,” O’Sullivan said.

Two such topics were requiring riders to complete Safe Sport Certification in order to compete, and requiring a minimum score of 63 percent to qualify for a freestyle test at that level.

“The resounding theme is that we are raising standards across the levels, and the scores reflect that,” O’Sullivan said. “They’re up over the last 10 years, and rightfully so.

Judges see better horses, better training and better riding.”

On Saturday, Jan. 20, the GCDA

GCDA President Noreen O’Sullivan (center), Secretary Amy Swerdlin (left) and Show Secretary Ann Hart (right) representing the GCDA at the 2018 Adequan USDF Annual Convention. will celebrate its Coral Anniver- Association, the Gold Coast Opensary at the Wanderers Club with er CDI 2* will be held Jan. 17-20 an aquatic-themed party and look at the Global Dressage Stadium in back at 35 years as a nonprofit Wellington. organization serving the dressage On Feb. 11-12, GCDA will community. host one of the most sought-after “This celebration will honor horsemen in the world, FEI 5* the past and present heroes of Judge General Stephen Clarke dressage in our community and as featured speaker for the 2019 look forward to our bright future GCDA Symposium. heroes. At the same time as our The GCDA is committed to anniversary, we will launch our education and promoting good Gold Coast Dressage Education sportsmanship, along with high Scholarship Program for amateurs ethical and moral standards in and professionals. We want to help horsemanship and equestrian members work toward their riding, sport. Its mission is to organize and teaching or training goals. Bring operate educational activities, and your sea horse,” O’Sullivan said. foster local and national amateur Rounding out an amazing week- dressage competition. Learn more end with the Gold Coast Dressage at www.gcdafl.org.

Palm Beach County Golf Facilities Receive National Recognitions

The John Prince Golf Learning Center, Osprey Point Golf Course, Okeeheelee Golf Course and Park Ridge Golf Course have all been awarded Top 50 honors by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) in its yearly ranking for best U.S. practice ranges.

The John Prince Golf Learning Center, located in Lake Worth, was recognized as one of the Top 50 “Stand-Alone” Ranges, which marked the seventh straight year the GRAA has honored the facility with the award after naming it the “Best New Range in the United States” in 2007. John Prince has both grass and mat hitting stations

Gringo Colombres and Peco Polledo fight for possession.

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on its lighted 280-yard driving range. The range features also include 16,000 square-feet of putting green as well as a chipping green with green-side bunkers.

Additionally, the facility has a fully stocked golf shop and three regulation holes.

The Osprey Point Golf Course, located in Boca Raton, was recognized as one of the Top 50 “Public” Ranges for the fourth straight year. Osprey Point features a double-ended 300-yard driving range with grass hitting stations on both ends. Additionally, the range features more than 28,000 square feet of greens with two

practice putting greens as well as two chipping greens. Osprey Point’s own Bill Scott was also named on the GRAA’s list of “Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals” this year.

The Okeeheelee Golf Course and Park Ridge Golf Course were each recognized as Top 50 “Public” Ranges for the third straight year. The range at Okeeheelee features a double-ended 300-yard driving range with both grass and mat hitting stations. The practice area also features 30,000 square feet of putting green as well as a chipping green and green-side bunkers. The practice area at Park

Ridge, which was renovated in 2014, encompasses a 330-yard double-ended driving range with chipping greens on each end.

Each of the chipping greens features green-side bunkers as well as multiple target holes. A 10,000-square-foot putting green also features multiple target holes.

In order to receive recognition by the GRAA, golf facilities must present an application that highlights not only a wide range of amenities, but one that also shows a wide variety of available programming that benefits all levels of skill and promotes the growth of the game of golf.

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

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Irrigation Repairs

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Ben Ellis President Office 561.798.1477 Mobile 561.722.5424

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Monica Lewis Owner SERVICES:

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Michelle Layton REALTOR

12789 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 Office: (561) 790-5784 Cell: (561) 644-4941 Michelle1wpb@yahoo.com

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

DATTILE PLUMBING, INC.

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Irrigation Installation $3,499.00 on 1 1/4 Acre Lots Free Estimates On All New Systems

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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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

All Types of Pressure Cleaning, Chemical Roof Cleaning, Houses, Driveways, Patios, etc. and Interior/Exterior Painting

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561-951-0398 Is your roof leaking?

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WE HAVE THE SOLUTION! FREE ESTIMATE Service • Repair • Installation • Water Filtration • Pressure Tanks • Monthly Service • Well and Irrigation Pumps • Whole House Reverse Osmosis

Commercial/Residential •Septic Tank & Grease Trap Pumping • Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Drain Cleaning

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CLASSIFIEDS • • • WELLINGTON ROYAL PALM BEACH LOXAHATCHEE THE ACREAGE

Employment Opportunities

Professional Services

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P R E - S C H O O L T E A C H E R WA N T E D FOR TWO YEAR OLD CHILDREN — FullTime, Monday thru Friday. CDA or higher in the Western Communities. Call 561-790-0808.

Kokomo’s Island Grill — Back of the house, looking for Line Cooks & Dishwashers, Full-time/Part-time available. Must apply in person after 5 p.m. M-F 7040 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. Loxahatchee.

WRITER WANTED

Home Improvement

Septic Service

Wellington

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

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

WELLINGTON — For Sale by Owner 3 bed/2 bath..

2,593 total sq. ft. Canal to lake. Pool, fireplace.. Good Location. No HOA. By Appointment only. 561-793-1835

Assisted Living Facility

Painting

Sprinkler Systems

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

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

Looking to Rent

A/C Refrigeration Services

Auto Body Repair

For Sale

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

Countertops COUNTERTOPS — Family owned and operated. Providing services residential and commercial customers.

Call (561) 371-1654 today for you’re free estimate!

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

Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606

Electrical Contractor

POOL TABLE — 561-315-1508 call or text Acreage/Loxahatchee Area. Must pickup $250.

Real Estate For Sale

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

AT BALMORE PLACE — Our professional and labor of love speaks for itself, we go the extra mile all the time. Family Owned & Operated. 561-644-7753

The Town-Crier Newspaper and Wellington The Magazine seek a well-rounded editorial staff member for writing and editing work on our community publications serving central Palm Beach County. Government writing experience a plus.

Experience in page design a plus. Interested? Send your resume and writing samples to palmswestnews@gmail.com.

Professional Services

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

JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/ owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

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

Tennis T E N N I S L E S S O N S — Private court call 561-758-0414 - all ages - Leave Message

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

Wallpapering

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

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

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

RELIABLE WATER FILTRATION 561-951-0398 Full Service water filtration company including well pumps, pressure tanks, water systems, & reverse osmosis

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

Security SECURITY — American owned local securi ty company i n busi ness 30 pl us ye a r s.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

Water Filtration

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.

SEEKING ROOM TO RENT FOR 2 WEEKS — In February. Please call 815-830-2609

RV/Trailer Lot Space Available PARKING AVAILABLE FOR WINNEBAGO AND OR TRAILER — City Water, Electric, and sewer.

Located in the Acreage. Please call 561-753-9888

Place your ad in the Town-Crier Classifieds Call 793-7606 for Rates & Info.

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Schedule Your A/C Checkup Today!

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1996

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Now Open

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Dryclean

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Wellington Rotary Meets Thursdays - 12:15 p.m.

The Wanderer’s Club For additional information call David Salley 386-299-8049

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Join us at one of our weekly meetings

Make lasting friendships. Enjoy good fellowship.

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LIQUORS Bailey’s Irish Cream .................... $20.99 Kahlua ....................................... $35.99

Patron Silver Tequila

SCOTCH/WHISKEY 1.75L

750ML 1.75L

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RUM Captain Morgan Rum .................. $22.99 Bacardi Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $16.99 Brugal Anejo Rum ....................... $37.99 Appleton Rum............................. $25.99 Ron Rico (Light & Dark) ............. $15.99 Mount Gay Rum .......................... $41.99 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 ....................... $39.99

These prices good with this ad only. Good thru 1/31/2019. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. We are not responsible for Typographical errors.

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Herbie Pennell Cup

C.V. Whitney Cup*

USPA Gold Cup®*

December 30, 2018

February 13 – 24, 2019

February 24 – March 24, 2019

Joe Barry Cup

Butler Handicap

Gay Polo League™ Tournament

January 3 – 13, 2019

Ylvisaker Cup

January 11 – February 10, 2019

The Lucchese 40 Goal Challenge February 16, 2019

February 17, 2019

U.S. Women’s Open Final March 23, 2019

April 4 – 7, 2019

U.S. Open Polo Championship®*

March 27 – April 20–21, 2019 *Debuting this season, the GAUNTLET OF POLO™ Series is the ultimate test of the world’s preeminent teams, most skilled athletes and finest horses in pursuit of the three most prestigious titles in North America and up to $1 million in prize money

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