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Groves Council Sets Workshop On ADA Web Site Compliance

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council has set a workshop on compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act regarding its web site. The workshop will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 before a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. and its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Page 3

Open House Tour At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Facility On SR 7

The new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Health Specialty Center in Wellington held an open house for the community to tour the specialty center and meet its staff on Saturday, March 16. There was music, kids’ activities, giveaways and more. Page 10

AEGT Competition Awards Top Prize To Chelsea Hellman

The American Equestrians Got Talent (AEGT) competition brought together talented individuals for this year’s finale Sunday, March 17. The top performer of the night was Chelsea Hellman, who took home the $10,000 grand prize. Page 12

WHS Softball Squad Blanks Broncos 8-0 To Remain Unbeaten

The Wellington High School softball team hosted crosstown rival Palm Beach Central High School on Wednesday, March 13 and blanked the Broncos 8-0 to remain unbeaten at 7-0.

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The 2019 Wellington Idol finals were held on Saturday, March 16 at the Wellington Community Center. The evening included a performance by 2018 Wellington Idol winner Carly Cantor and the crowning of Wellington Idol 2019 Jessica Russo. Divisional winners were Lyla Chaubal, Emma Brown and Renae Rovnyak. Shown above, Mayor Anne Gerwig presents Russo with her award.

MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 22 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ACS Relay For Life Will Bring Community Together March 30

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report This year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, March 30 from 3 to 11 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

American Cancer Society Community Development Manager Lisa Noel explained that this annual, grassroots, community-based event is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.

One man’s walk has resulted in 34 years of fundraising and awareness activities. Relay for Life began in May 1985. Dr. Gordon Klatt of Tacoma, Wash., started the event by walking a track there for 24 hours. Next, the lights or luminaries were added, and the growth of the Relay for Life was on its way.

Today, more than 5,000 events are held around the world. Teams from Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and

The Acreage make up the western communities’ event, which is the largest of three regional walks.

“We have more than 70 teams participating in the walk,” Noel said.

The three-event strategy pared down 16 previous local events three years ago. This was done to make the Relay for Life walks more community-wide events to attract the public. “We always wanted the community to come out, so there is lots of entertainment, activities, music and dance performances,” Noel said.

The Relay for Life will begin with an opening ceremony that recognizes all who contribute to the success of the event and honors all who have been touched by cancer. “There are 150 to 200 survivors and caregivers who will be participating,” Noel said.

Survivors and caregivers walk in silence after the opening ceremony, in observance of the sacrifices, strength and courage it takes to battle cancer. “It is a moving ceremony,” Noel said.

A somber luminaria lighting is held after nightfall, with each light representing one of those affected directly by the disease. Whether signifying a life lost to cancer, a survivor or someone still fighting, the ceremony offers comfort and hope.

The closing ceremony switches gears to celebrate current accomplishments and the commitment of the continuing work that needs to be done moving forward.

During the walk, as walkers cover the track, other teammates often socialize and visit other teams’ tents to participate in raffles and other fundraising activities.

Each team must have someone on the track at all times.

“There is a lip-sync contest and a Mr. Relay race,” Noel said. “This is part of our Tender, Love & Care initiative that helps women who may need wigs or mastectomy garments during their treatment.”

Men wear women’s clothing to See RELAY, page 3

Royal Palm Seeks Residents To Apply For Volunteer Boards

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Royal Palm Beach recently announced that it is accepting applications for a number of positions becoming available this month on the Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission.

But hurry — the deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 27.

These are two of a variety of citizen volunteer boards created to help inform and shape the village’s decision-making process in public policy areas.

Vice Mayor Selena Samios has served as the council liaison to the citizen-volunteer Recreation Advisory Board for the last several years. “Each of these opportunities vary on time and commitment levels and are a great way to get involved,” she said. “All of them are open to the public, and your

input will be very welcomed.”

Samios said that the Recreation Advisory Board fills a crucial role for the village.

“The Recreation Advisory Board is charged with the consideration of and planning for various village recreational and playground sites, activities, plans, capital improvements, guidelines and programs,” she said. “This board also serves as the citizen oversight committee for funds received from the Palm Beach County sales surtax.”

The current terms of six seats on that board are expiring this month.

Citizen advisory boards are a win-win for the village and its citizens, Samios explained, adding that with more than 35,000 residents living within the municipal limits, advisory boards are an effective way for busy elected officials to stay in tune with a

diverse population’s ever-shifting wants and needs on issues that are important.

Thanks in part to citizen input, the village boasts an extremely wide range of recreational opportunities, from cricket and pickleball to meditation and yoga.

“Serving on one of these boards gives residents an inside perspective of the inner workings of the village,” Samios said.

The Recreation Advisory Board meets on the fourth Monday of the month with a usual start time of 7 p.m.

Samios said that it is important to note the particular day of the week that a board or commission meets before applying to ensure that your schedule will be such that you are available on that particular day. Terms are for two years.

Terms are expiring this month See VOLUNTEERS, page 22

Three New Council Members Take The Oath In Lox Groves

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Loxahatchee Groves sworein three new council members Tuesday, March 19 amid congratulations from residents and admonitions to resolve issues in the town, including longstanding road woes and settling differences with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Laura Danowski, Lisa ElRamey and Robert Shorr took the dais, replacing Mayor Dave Browning, Vice Mayor Todd McLendon and Councilwoman Anita Kane.

Once seated, Councilman Dave DeMarois was tapped as mayor pro temp, while Shorr was picked as vice mayor pro temp. The annual appointment of the mayor and vice mayor will be made at the council’s next meeting on April 2.

Newly hired Town Manager Jamie Titcomb, sitting at his first meeting, pulled several items from the agenda that he said needed further review before going to council discussion.

During public comment, McLendon congratulated the new council members.

“It’s a new day for Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “You all have

great opportunities ahead of you.

Some of the things that have been done before you guys got here is you have one of the most wellrespected town managers from the county maybe the state, and you have four appropriation bills in Tallahassee right now that are well on their way to being approved that are almost $3 million.”

He also noted another $3 million in transportation grants in the works, $8 million that voters approved for road improvements and new road maintenance equipment.

“You have County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, who is eager to work with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and make it a better place,” McLendon continued. “We have a state representative and a state senator who want to work with the town… Please use this opportunity to do great things.”

Former Councilman Dr. Bill Louda congratulated both the outgoing and new council members, especially Browning, who served as mayor since the town’s incorporation.

“The new members should recognize one thing,” Louda said.

“The constant mantra of LoxaSee LOX COUNCIL, page 4

Former Mayor Dave Browning cuts cake for new Councilwoman Laura Danowski.

PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

BUCK OFF CHALLENGE

The Wellington National Golf Club was the place to be on Friday, March 15 for the second annual Buck Off Challenge to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight. Four-person teams took turns attempting to conquer the bull, all to raise money for the nonprofit organization. Shown above are Trent Ferreir, Avery Mills, sponsor Jolie Burell, Taylor Lamerson and Daniel Kalchik.

MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Panther Ridge Conservation Center Finds A New Home

Facility Manager Sadie Ryan with one of the clouded leopards.

PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report After nearly 20 years in Wellington, the Panther Ridge Conservation Center is building a new future in Loxahatchee Groves. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to the rescue and conservation of exotic felines, is now located at 2143 D Road. The new grounds mark the beginning of new educational programs, tours and encounters available to the public.

Housing 20 cats of nine different species, Panther Ridge’s former facility had been home since 1999 but was no longer able to sustain growth for the organization.

“The facility wasn’t exactly set up for us to expand,” Facility Manager Sadie Ryan explained. “We did not have the infrastructure to

be open to the public or do special events safely. We started relocating here in October and have been building from the ground up. It has been a massive project.”

But now that the animals are all safely transferred and the proper barriers are in place, Panther Ridge is using the opportunity to start new programs that will bring its message of conservation and education to the general public.

Part of Panther Ridge’s conservation plan includes involvement in some breeding programs for endangered cats. When introducing Lura and Mali, the first two clouded leopards born at Panther Ridge, Ryan gave some additional background on the animals.

“Clouded leopards are an endangered species, and we do work

in cooperation with the Species Survival Plan, or SSP, and their parents are here from the Nashville Zoo. We do hope that these guys will breed and have some really awesome offspring that we can send to other facilities,” Ryan said.

The facility is accredited by the Zoological Association of America, or ZAA. Another breeding program centers around a threeyear-old jaguar named Mateo and his potential mate Onyx. Before that happens, however, more construction is needed.

“We want to get our jags introduced, but we need to build a pool in the middle and build the roof and the sections (chutes or tunnels). They love water, and a genSee NEW HOME, page 4

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Groves Council Sets Workshop On ADA Compliance For Web Site

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council has set a workshop on compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act regarding its web site. The workshop will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 before a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. and its regular meeting at 7 p.m.

The workshop will discuss the cost, which could be considerable and has not been factored into this year’s budget.

Information technology consultant Steve Murray reported that he has been working on ADA compliance for the town’s web site as well as other projects.

“There are three components of the web site that we have been working on: redesign, agenda automation, and ADA compliance

and testing,” Murray said. “One of the items that the council asked me about was if we were to do audio only for the meetings. I did receive quotes from a vendor for audio-only streaming. That cost is $9,700 a year for the first year and $6,500 a year ongoing, so it is a significant investment if the town wants to do audio-only streams. It is an option if you do not want to do video streams.”

Murray said the $9,700 is for audio streaming of all meetings.

At an earlier meeting, he explained that video streams require expensive closed-captioning in order to be ADA-compliant, but audio streams do not.

“The bulk of ADA compliance is going to be the video streaming of meetings,” he said. “I received quotes from Florida Captioned Services to close-caption the video

of only the council meeting, and that was almost $15,000 a year, so it is significant.”

Murray said the quotes he received from the town’s two web providers for redesign, agenda and ADA compliance are within $1,000 of each other at about $37,000 a year, then tapering off slightly in subsequent years, although there is a greater difference between the companies for providing closed-captioning.

“That is a significant cost, which is why we want direction from you,” he said, adding that the redesign proposes to remove large amounts of older data that is generally unused, but keep it available through the town clerk for public records requests.

“What we tend to see is that meetings and information that is older than a year is usually only

Acreage Fared Well In Recent Rains, Lox Groves Not So Well

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Recent rains that dumped as much as four inches on parts of Palm Beach County dealt an expected blow to roads in Loxahatchee Groves that are in bad need of improvements, but the Indian Trail Improvement District has been keeping up with maintenance schedules and fared much better.

Loxahatchee Groves Public Works Director Larry Peters said the 40 miles of dirt roads were not in very good condition before the rain.

“They’re in deplorable condition,” Peters told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “Let’s be realistic, right now it’s bad. However, we’re going to make it better.

With the previous council, they got us a grader and they got us a new tractor, and we’ve got some very excellent, knowledgeable employees. We’re beginning to put down some base rock, and things are better. Even with all these rains we’ve had, where we’ve been able to repair the roads and put in base rock, it wasn’t quite as bad as where we have not been able to put in base rock.”

He said the key to all good roads, whether dirt or paved, is good drainage.

“We’re working on that,” Peters

said. “The town is making a lot of progress.”

Peters said there have been significant improvements on Collecting Canal Road, where the town is putting in drainage and swales to drain the water off the dirt roads and filter the stormwater through the swales. The town is also putting in stakes so motorists cannot drive on the swales.

“Circumstances here have changed a bit,” Peters said. “Right now is the heavy season with respect to traffic… and we’ve got some circumstances starting the wet season, but everything’s positive as far as I’m concerned. We’re making progress.”

Peters stressed that where road improvements have already been made, they are standing up well to the water.

“There’s a lot of outside traffic coming through this town,” he said. “That’s a big issue. The heavy trucks and the speeding cause the wash-boarding, but those are problems we have to deal with. We’re here to do our job, and if they permit us, we will do it very well.”

Town Manager Jamie Titcomb agreed that where road rock is going down, the roads are working satisfactorily.

“Where that’s not happening yet, there’s big puddles and rain

used as a research item,” he said.

“We recommend that those be taken off the web site and run through the clerk as a public records request instead of being available on the web site.”

Murray said that removing those records would significantly reduce the town’s liability and exposure to an ADA-related lawsuit.

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said she was not sure she was comfortable with making certain records available only through a public records request but added that when she did research, old data seems to come up before the more current information.

Murray recommended identifying an individual who is responsible for managing information on the web site.

“Unless somebody is on site that is in charge of content updates on a regular basis, then it will become out-of-date very fast,” Murray said.

Council members asked what would become of old data that is deleted, and Murray explained that all the data online is merely a replication of hard paper data that will be retained by the clerk.

“There is a cost to having that available on your web site without anybody using it,” he said.

issues exacerbating the situation,” Titcomb said. “There’s large areas that have been scraped down deeper than they should have been.

You have thin layers of base rock and sugar sand.”

ITID’s Greg Shafer said that his district is currently running at where it wants to be at water control levels, and the dirt roads are being worked on.

“Prior to this event, we lowered our water about three quarters of a continued from page 1 foot to accommodate for the fore- walk their laps during this portion casted event,” Shafer said, adding of the event. that The Acreage did not receive Dignitaries from local commuthe amount of rain forecasted. “We nities are expected to participate, probably got about two inches with Wellington Mayor Anne total. We had about two days of Gerwig being a vocal walker. nothing but misty rain. We had “We’re going to walk laps from some showers.”

3 to 11 p.m. raising funds for the Shafer added that ITID will American Cancer Society,” said have staff grading the roads over Gerwig, who added that she hopes the weekend after the roads dry many in the community will come out. out to watch, as she has committed ITID’s Jason Lester said the to walk the entire time if her team steady rains are hard to deal with raises $10,000. “We raised about because the dirt roads become $12,400 last time, so that is the saturated. appropriate target.”

“You cannot grade mud, but Gerwig tries to do something what we have been doing is special to participate in the Relay spreading some rock where we for Life each year. can to try to stabilize some of “In other years I’ve done things these roads,” he said. “But we like bake fudge or Bundt cakes for have 400 miles of dirt roads out people who donated, but I’ve been here in The Acreage, so we have so busy with the League of Cities to wait for most of these roads toT:11.5”and a new grandbaby that I had to dry out.” step up at the end to meet the chal-

“At some point, we do want to determine what we want to have available and what should be for the clerk to access.”

Murray said most municipalities keep the records online for about a year before they are archived.

He explained that records that are not online do not have to be ADAcompliant.

Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey asked if agenda automation will cost more, and Murray said the additional cost will be offset by requiring less staff time to organize the agenda and less work during council meetings finding agenda backup items.

Councilwoman Laura Danowski asked if the council should schedule a workshop to discuss details of the web site and develop a plan to be approved later at a meeting.

“We can absolutely do a workshop if that is necessary, where we can do demonstrations of software,” Murray said. “Typically, once a council gives us direction on the source, or funding acceptability, then usually we coordinate the efforts through the manager.”

Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said that from the council’s direction that evening, the IT people could compile the best propos-

al that represents the council’s wishes, funding levels and desire to make the web site ADA-compliant.

“We can set it up as a workshop if you want to look at actual demonstrations and options, or we can put it together as a package,” Titcomb said.

Danowski agreed that the town needs to be ADA-compliant. “Do we have a deadline for that?” she asked.

Murray said that as long as the town is showing that it is making progress on the issue, it is resistant to a lawsuit.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said there are lawsuits throughout the state challenging municipalities’ web sites.

“We have been consciously making efforts to educate the council in recent months to start moving this in the direction that it needs to be,” Cirullo said.

Maniglia agreed with Danowski that they should have a workshop to consider a considerable number of questions that had arisen. “I really don’t want to put this off,” she said. “I think this is something that we can put behind us.”

Danowski made a motion to schedule the April 2 workshop, which carried 5-0.

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Cancer survivors on stage during last year’s Relay for Life.

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lenge,” Gerwig said. “I’m saying, ‘make me walk,’ where I walk the entire time if we raise $10,000.”

Most of all, Gerwig wants the entire community to get into the Relay for Life spirit.

“It’s a great time to come out and celebrate survivors,” she said.

“The American Cancer Society does so many good things with research and rides to therapy, wig therapy, even makeup treatments

to make a woman feel better about her outside while her insides are getting well. It’s a great event to come out for and support the community.”

For more information on joining the relay as a participant, survivor or caregiver, visit www. relayforlife.org/westernpbfl.com or call Community Development Manager Lisa Noel at (561) 6142835.

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Wellington Nightclub Ordinance Would Enhance Security Rules

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, March 13, Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved a nightclub ordinance that would effectively grandfather-in up to 16 such businesses.

The measure, which has been approved by the village’s Equestrian Preserve Committee and the Public Safety Committee, defines what a “nightclub” is and calls for added security at those establishments. It now goes to the Wellington Village Council for final approval.

PZA Board Chair Elizabeth Mariaca said that the board’s limited meeting schedule recently does not show the importance of the work it does. “This one item on the agenda is of great significance and importance,” she said, explaining that it could be lifesaving.

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continued from page 1 hatchee Groves is, ‘I want equestrian trails. I want good roads. I want public safety. I want good sheriff’s representation. I want reasonable code enforcement. But above all, I don’t want to pay for it.’ I’m not speaking for myself.

We get what we pay for.”

Planning & Zoning Committee Chair Dennis Lipp, also a former council member, recommended that the new members read the town charter.

“This is the bill that me and several other people in this audience worked on through Tallahassee to make this town a town, and there’s things in this charter that you’re going to need to pay attention to, because a few members who have sat at the dais haven’t. We need to be sure that everyone understands the charter.”

Former Councilman Ron Jarriel congratulated new and old council members for “sitting in the hot seat.”

“I want to welcome Mr. Titcomb,” Jarriel said. “I think he’s

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continued from page 1 eral pool area will give them more room to roam,” Ryan explained.

Along with physical expansion, Panther Ridge is introducing a new docent program. This is an opportunity for locals to be a part of the long-term plan for programs and the ultimate goal of opening to the public. Docents will learn about the cats while training on how to conduct tours and other programs.

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Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart drafted the ordinance. “It is designed to prevent and deter situations at businesses that are deemed to be nightclubs that could cause problems,” he said.

Basehart explained that Wellington is not alone in problems with traffic accidents, underage drinking, parking lot damage, vandalism, intoxicated patrons leaving to drive and traffic deaths due to drunk driving.

“It seems like every year there is one here and others throughout the county,” Basehart said.

The ongoing Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office initiative Wild Stallion has stepped up enforcement during the equestrian season, with officers and agents visiting establishments looking for underage drinking and people who have had too much to drink.

The PBSO asked the village

to adopt an ordinance regarding nightclubs, similar to the Palm Beach County ordinance, and Basehart used the county’s as a model.

“We created a list of businesses that might be affected,” he said, explaining that there are 67 establishments with a license to sell alcohol in Wellington, and that 16 could possibly be considered a nightclub.

These businesses may function as a restaurant or cocktail lounge during part of the day. He pointed out that despite the name, a nightclub doesn’t operate only at night.

Basehart added that if an establishment collects a cover charge and sells alcohol, it is deemed to be a nightclub. A letter was sent out to the 16 potential nightclubs detailing the new ordinance and requesting they call him with any questions or comments.

“I received two calls asking

questions,” said Basehart, who remarked that one wouldn’t leave a name. “So, establishments that could be affected by this have been notified and given good notice.”

There were no members of the public at the meeting to offer comments.

Basehart pointed out that the three elements of the ordinance were the clarification of the definition of a restaurant, a cocktail lounge and the addition of a definition of a nightclub.

“If you are under 21, you cannot go into a nightclub,” Basehart explained, adding that there are exemptions for employees and military personnel.

Basehart continued that people in the equestrian district with a special-use permit are exempt from the ordinance, but they can only function as a nightclub while the equestrian event is going on, and that all new nightclubs will need to

going to do an outstanding job. I think all five of you are probably going to have the best year that we’ve seen in a while because you’ve got a lot of things going for you.”

He pointed out that the town now has five public works employees, including Director Larry Peters. “I met them all,” Jarriel said.

“They are very knowledgeable, they are very skilled, and they are going out and taking care of these roads with that new grader and the new tractor. I’ve got faith that you are going to do a good job, and 2019 is going to be a very good year for the town. The biggest thing is I hope that the community will pull together.”

Former Councilwoman Marge Herzog said she hoped for a good year with anticipated funding and grants. “With everything that’s promised to come in, it should be a very productive year, and next year’s budget should be a lot better than this year’s is,” she said.

Herzog encouraged the new council members to take the government studies classes offered by the Florida League of Cities.

“I know that when the first council sat there, I was one of them, and we went away for a

whole weekend and we studied the processes of government. We learned so much,” she said. “You think you know a lot, but you’ll find out how much you really need to know in order to be an effective councilperson.”

Herzog also encouraged new council members to participate in an ethics seminar that will be conducted by Town Attorney Michael Cirullo, as well as attend the next Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church, where an expert will speak about agricultural classifications.

Community Emergency Response Team member Ken Johnson invited council members and the town manager to attend the next CERT meeting on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church.

Johnson explained that CERT will have one of its radio communications trailers on hand for display. “We have radios throughout town,” he said. “We can talk to every square foot of this town.”

Johnson noted that council members are elected to protect the citizens of Loxahatchee Groves.

“That’s a lot of weight on your

shoulders, but you’re here to protect the lifestyle and protect us from outside developers,” he said. “Outside developers are one of our biggest foes. They are in it for the money.”

Johnson also encouraged council members to look at resolutions that have been passed and determine which ones need to be kept or not. “There’s some things on the books that have never been enforced,” he noted.

Johnson added that council members should develop a vision for the future of the town. “We need to have a future vision as to where we are going to be in one year, five years and 10 years out,” he said.

Resident Paul Coleman questioned why the preliminary reading of an item pertaining to the contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office had been postponed. “I hope this doesn’t become something that just gets pushed and pushed,” he said.

Finance Advisory & Audit Committee Member Connie Bell encouraged council members to serve all residents equally.

“One thing that kind of bothered me when I was at the [candidates’ forum] was there was a lot of

working in the field of exotic species, an internship program is also available. Temporary housing is usually offered for interns coming from out of the area, along with a stipend.

“I just graduated from Mississippi State,” said intern Emily Hatch after a training session with an ocelot. “Experience is necessary to get into the field. I am from Alabama and heard good things about this place.”

While the next goals for Panther Ridge include building up a team of volunteers and docents, there are also some structural projects needed before the doors can open to the general public. Crushed concrete walkways to make the facility more accessible and a covered gazebo for events or groups to use are on the list of upgrades.

However, there is room to grow, and that is a big first step.

“We would love to take in more rescues and more endangered spe-

Keeper Kaylee Maddux target training Duma the serval. cies. We definitely have the space the special needs of the animals for it,” Ryan said. “The issue is to keep them safe and healthy, the funding.” need adds up quickly. The orgaPanther Ridge recently held a nization also accepts donations fundraiser to help offset the costs of items including scrub brushes, of moving, but when factoring in towels, lumber and office supplies.

be approved, while the 16 existing potential nightclub establishments are grandfathered-in.

Basehart clarified that weddings and birthday parties, or events requiring a ticket and serving alcohol, aren’t nightclubs, as they are not continually operating commercial businesses.

Additionally, there is no financial requirement for the new classification. “There is no annual fee or charge, but new nightclubs will go through planning and zoning,” he said.

Security is the key measure in the new ordinance.

While a nightclub can request that security be waived if it has no incidents or calls to the PBSO, security is required at nightclubs and will be in the ratio of one officer for every 150-seating capacity.

This security must be in the form of off-duty law enforcement officers or private state-licensed

and certified security personnel with a Class D security license.

There was some discussion if private security was enough or if it needed to be off-duty officers because security can’t stop an intoxicated driver.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen did not think the classification would change the situation. “As a practical matter, even an off-duty PBSO officer would not leave their off-duty position to arrest an intoxicated driver and book them,” she said. “They would call for [an on-duty] PBSO officer and have them there in a couple of minutes.”

Whether the establishment could have its own security was discussed, and Cohen said that they could if their own security personnel had the Class D license.

“If a busboy has a security license, they could draft him into service, but he’d probably want a raise,” she said.

Lisa El-Ramey, Robert Shorr and Laura Danowski take the oath of office.

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talk about horse trails and horse people,” Bell said. “There’s a lot of residents out here who are not horse people. We pay big taxes, and we’re not ag exempt. Take time and listen to some of the people who are not ag exempt and see what we’re paying in taxes.”

Bell added that some people do not live on lettered roads but pay gas tax money, yet some of the roads get no attention for months

at a time. She also said that more attention needs to be paid to lost business tax revenue.

“We established a business tax last year,” she said. “The last time I looked at the report, you had 300-plus businesses that did not pay. Without code enforcement and without putting out the proper notices, which have to go out before we can collect this year, we’re going to lose substantial revenue.”

Intern Emily Hatch’s experience includes training an ocelot.

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All of the cats at Panther Ridge have a story to share. Some were abused, others confiscated due to illegal ownership or taken in from other facilities that closed. But one thing they all have in common now

is a safe new home.

For more information on program and volunteer options, or to make a donation, visit www. pantherridge.org or call (561) 795-8914.

Manager Francine Ramaglia, town staff, and especially Larry Peters and our new public works department, will take this challenge and make the Groves a better place to live. I believe your top priorities are to bring us all together as a community, working together for

the betterment of Loxahatchee Groves.

Good luck to our new council and to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. We can do this!! God bless our little town.

Ron Jarriel Loxahatchee Groves

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Welky Off Base On Healthcare

I have enjoyed Deborah Welky’s features over the years, so I am surprised she didn’t do more research on her latest article, “Life’s Not Easy Today: Three Cheers For America’s Middle Class” (March 15).

Her installment extolling “some of the best healthcare in the world” is not accurate for many reasons.

I’m afraid as a person of considerable experience, having been a department head, technical director with 35 years of experience and finishing my career as an administrator on call, I would like to clear the air with a few statistics from the World Health Organization, which ranks the USA behind Cuba in infant mortality, and the USA as 26 out of 27 of the modern industrialized countries of the world. But what we are “first” in?

The USA is the leader as having the most expensive healthcare in the world!

For those of us who live in Ms. Welky’s world, we are largely unaffected because we have the resources to cope, but for millions who live paycheck to paycheck, not so much!

Just a word about opioids and industry responsibility in the manufacture of such ever-increasing and addictive substances to increase profits and for no other reason.

Most of our goods, yes, cars included, are not made here but overseas. You know, places where corrupt governments are always looking for “loans” in exchange for establishing U.S. plants employing cheap labor, while we lose jobs. The wheels of progress are turning, but in China.

I’m so glad you mentioned access to education, as many can’t go to college because of skyrocketing tuition, and of late suspicious, if not fraudulent deals between college administrators and individuals.

I think it is ironic that many

wealthy people recognize that the middle class does the heavy lifting, point at the poor as creators of debt, while using tax lawyers to avoid paying their fair share of taxes... and also recently receiving the highest tax refund in history. Is this a great country or what?

Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

A Brighter Future For Lox Groves

Today is a new day, and hopefully 2019 will be a healthier and brighter year for the residents of Loxahatchee Groves.

Thanks to all the residents who took the time to vote in the March 12 election. Your voices were heard, and your votes were counted. I saw many senior citizens out to cast their votes. It was apparent that it was very hard for them with their wheelchairs, canes and walkers, but they en-

dured and made their vote count and set a very good example of how important your votes are to the younger generation. A special thanks to our dear friends and neighbors, Dennis and Laura Lea O’Brien.

Thanks to all the council members, both the past and present ones, who take the time to sit in the hot seat, take abuse with very few compliments and try to serve the residents of the Groves to the best of their abilities.

To Robert Shorr, Lisa El-Ramey and Laura Danowski, thank you for running clean campaigns with dignity and pride. Congratulations to all of you on your win. I believe you all have the biggest challenge ahead of you that the council has ever seen.

I believe this next year will determine the existence of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. I’ve got confidence in the council as a whole that the five of you, along with our new Town Manager Jamie Titcomb and Assistant Town

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BUCK OFF CHALLENGE IN WELLINGTON SUPPORTS HONOR FLIGHT PROGRAM

The Wellington National Golf Club was the place to be on Friday, March 15 for the second annual Buck Off Challenge to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight. Four-person teams took turns attempting to conquer the bull, all to raise money for the nonprofit organization, which flies World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice. For more info., visit www.honorflightsefl.org.

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Honor Flight volunteers (front row) Colleen Snead, Kaitlyn Snead and Anthony Abbondanzio, and (back row) Janet Hoose, Debby Arasi, Robyn Frohling, Willie Minkel and Mike Brunson.

The winning team celebrates their victory.

The “Northwestern Ninjas” team took second place.

“Broncettes” team members Rose Keller, Londyn Pachota, Emma Teff and Maya Ilada.

“Dont Give a Buck” team members Chloe Reimer, Ally Willner, Aundrea Hillyard and Langley Minikus.

Isabella Roman (left) and Ivy Whitman (right) on the bull.

Judges Michael Stone, World War II veteran Carmin Yannotta, Roxanne Stein and Toby Basore.

Wyatt Stinson goes for a ride.

Taylor Lamerson tries her luck.

The Roman family came ready to ride.

96-year-old World War II vet Matt Campbell rides the bull.

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RPB SENIORS CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH AN IRISH-THEMED PARTY

The Royal Palm Beach Senior Activities Group held a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Friday, March 15 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Seniors dressed up in green and enjoyed Irish music and a sing-along. Refreshments were served.

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Lucille and Jerry Weisinger, Ruby Johnson, Catherine Amico and Joy Martin.

Doe Harth and Hariett Fortune.

(Front row) Sheldon Marcus, Janet O’Connor, Barbara Stafirn, and (back row) Sherry Goldberg, Sydelle Banks and Elisa Diament.

Margaret Hayes, Kathleen Stavropulous, Doara Maniscalco and Gretchen Lugo.

Mike O’Rourke and Sharon O’Meara sing Irish songs.

Volunteers Joy McKoy, Prudel Bell, Lorna Pearson, Beth Kaplan, Francine Bryant, Vinette Tracy and Dolly Hughes.

WELLINGTON SENIORS ENJOY LUNCHEON AT WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center hosted a luncheon on Wednesday, March 13 for the Wellington Seniors Club. The seniors enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch while taking in a horse show at the Winter Equestrian Festival. For more information about the Wellington Seniors Club, call President Howard Trager at (561) 333-8885.

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Jim and Ellen Lance, Audrey Blobaum, and Barbara and Dr. Wes Boughner.

(Front row) Lucille Rockley, Selma Waters, Susan Odell, Helen Dradyk and Nancy Koloff, and (back row) Eileen Dix, Mary Coleman, Richard Russell and Irwina Frank.

(Front row) Maria Naseasi, Maria Anara and Liz Monaco, and (back row) Kim Cafaro, Jessica Garcia and Lucille Puglisi.

(Front row) Paul Julien, Mary Hansen, Denise Julien; and (back row) Roger Hansen with Susan and Bob Soper.

(Front row) Ginny DeLeonardo, Renate Backs and Barbara Shanders, and (back row) Andrea Rodney, Dori Mazer, Stacy Kauffman, Barbara Bergstedt, Ashley Miceli and Wendy Stechman.

Mary and Tony Alfalla with Jerry Springer and Peg Caliendo.

NEWS BRIEFS LGLA Meeting Set For March 28

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The guest speaker will cover how to apply for an ag exemption. The discussion will include documentation required, how often it needs to be submitted, what you can do if you are denied and what to do if you miss the deadline. The meeting is open to the public, but only paid LGLA members are allowed to make motions or vote on a motion. For more info., contact Marge Herzog (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

LALA To Host Artfest March 30

The Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage (LALA) is a group of women artists who have come together to sell their art and showcase their unique talents. LALA will hold its second artfest on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12106 Orange Blvd.

The talented women artisans will be selling artistic creations, such as pottery, wood art, jewelry, painting, glass, handmade cards, ornaments, angels, candles, handmade soap, acrylic window art,

embroidered linens, quilts and much more.

Each LALA artist has donated a piece of their art to Shoppe 561 in support of the Place of Hope.

Along with handmade creations, LALA is proud to host the Venturing Scouts, who will be selling homemade baked goods and drinks. The scouts are fundraising to support their scouting adventures.

For more information, see the LALA page on Facebook.

Wellington Toastmasters Open House

The Wellington Toastmasters Club invites residents to an open house on Monday, April 1 to meet members and be a part of a regular weekly meeting aimed at honing communication skills.

“The Wellington Toastmasters Club provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” Club President Staci Kessler said.

Members and guests will enjoy a Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics (impromptu speeches) and evaluations. The event will be held at Office Depot, located at 101A S. State Road 7, near the intersection of SR 7 and Southern Blvd. Regis-

tration starts at 6:45 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:55 p.m.

For more information about the club, visit https://wellington. toastmastersclubs.org.

Wellington To Offer Pickleball At B&G Club

Wellington invites residents to a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the new pickleball program at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club (1080 Wellington Trace) on Monday, April 1 at 8:30 a.m.

The new indoor pickleball program will allow residents to play inside the Boys & Girls Club gymnasium prior to afterschool programming.

Wellington will continue to offer outdoor pickleball at the courts located in the uncovered hockey rink at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road).

Pickleball courts will be open at the Boys & Girls Club on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and also at Village Park on Tuesday and Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Equipment is limited, so those wishing to attend are asked to bring their own paddle.

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles

made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net.

Community Yard Sale In Groves

A three-day community yard sale will be held Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2201 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves. Participants do not have to be there every day, but they must bring their own table. For more info., call Doreen Baxter at (561) 793-6013.

Wellington Green Goes To The Dogs April 5

Three local animal rescue organizations will host “Paws at the Mall” at the Mall at Wellington Green to offer mall guests the chance to play with or adopt a dog, as well as learn from training demos, shop from a variety of dog retailers, enjoy kids’ activities and more.

The family-friendly event takes place on Friday, April 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the food court parking lot. During the event, dogs from Animal Rescue Force of South Florida, Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control will be available for adoption.

Dog trainers will also offer demos about how they train dogs, and a variety of local vendors will have products for sale, such as dog treats, chew toys and more. In addition, kids can play games, jump in an inflatable bounce house and get their faces painted. Food trucks will also be onsite.

“Every day, thousands of animals throughout Florida are looking for their forever homes,” said Rachelle Crain, marketing director of the Mall at Wellington Green. “We are proud to give these families a chance to find their perfect furry match and offer the community an engaging and fun activity — all for a good cause.”

The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more information, visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com.

Special Guest At Audubon Photo Club March 25

The Audubon Everglades Photography Club will welcome Barry Heimlich, a noted bird and nature photographer, to its Monday, March 25 meeting at 7 p.m. to present, “Capturing a Subject in Motion: Birding Photography.” The meeting will be held at St. Michael Lutheran Church at 1925 Birkdale Drive in Wellington. All are welcomed

and the presentation is free.

Since retiring, Heimlich turned to birding with a vengeance, which led to him taking over the helm of South Florida Audubon as president. In this pursuit, he has chased birds all over the U.S. and currently has an ABA (American Birding Association) life list of 531 birds.

Nine years ago, his love of birding evolved into digital bird photography. Today, his primary interest is in capturing beautiful pictures of birds, especially Florida birds. Heimlich brings a depth and breadth of experience.

He will talk about how to capture birds while presenting some of his photographs.

“This is going to be an amazing presentation for our members,” Club President Pete Lekos said.

“Since we welcome all levels of photographers, our members can expand their skills by learning the techniques of capturing birds who always seem to be in motion. ” Founded two years ago by Peter Lekos and Scott Zucker, the club welcomes all skill levels of nature photographers who want to enhance and expand their skills through a variety of programs.

There are workshops, field trips, presentations, along with competitions judged by noted photographers. For more info., visit www. photography.auduboneverglades. org.

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GIRL SCOUTS HOST A Polo Players Gather To Support B&G Club The sixth annual Great Futures GOAT YOGA FUNDRAISER Celebrity Polo Charity Cup &

On Saturday, March 9, Girl Scout Troop 20403 got creative with their fundraising.

A long-honored tradition is to end each year of scouting with a trip. This year, the girls will be traveling to Westgate River Ranch in Lake Wales. The weekend will be full of camping, a rodeo, archery, horseback riding and endless memories.

To help pay for their adventures, the troop held a goat yoga class. The class was a great success with 15 participants and several hundred dollars raised. The class was led by certified yoga instructor Julie LaCroix. To find out more, or to donate to the Girl Scouts, call (630) 460-4893.

Yoga instructor Julie LaCroix bonding with the goats.

Girl scouts Mailee Minitello, Sadie Remington and Madison Matula sneak in some yoga while working their fundraiser.

CALEB HUERTAS GRADUATES FROM LINEMAN PROGRAM

Caleb Huertas of Loxahatchee is a graduate of the Northwest Lineman Center’s 15-week electrical lineworker program.

Through the program, Huertas (shown right) took the first step in his journey into a challenging and rewarding career in the power delivery industry. It is a career in a high demand trade with approximately 10,000 entry-level jobs available each year.

Brunch, benefiting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, took place Sunday, March 10, raising more than $215,000 for club programming.

Co-chairs were Marc and Melissa Ganzi, as well as Olexa Celine.

Grand Champions Polo Club was the host of the morning’s celebrity polo match featuring honorary event chairs Nacho Figueras, polo’s international ambassador and the face of Ralph Lauren, and America’s Most Wanted/The Hunt TV host and child advocate John Walsh.

“It is always fun when you can play polo and do something for kids,” Figueras said.

“This is a great group of people coming together to help the Boys & Girls Club, the lifeline for many of these kids,” Walsh added.

Other polo pros and patrons who participated in the threeteam, round-robin tournament were Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Juan Bollini, Santos Bollini, Tom Coid, Joe DiMenna, Riley Ganzi, Dawn Jones, Inaki Laprida, Magoo Laprida, Pablo Mac Donough and Sarah Magness. The Equuleus team featuring DiMenna, Coid, Inaki Laprida and Magoo Laprida won the polo match.

The celebrity match was followed by a brunch at the International Polo Club’s Mallet Grille.

Nearly 200 guests had an opportunity to participate in a dynamic

Jaene Miranda, Melissa Ganzi and Olexa Celine. live auction. Wellington Youth of the Year Janayah Strachan shared with the crowd her experiences in an impressively eloquent speech.

After brunch, guests enjoyed the 3 p.m. polo match.

Sponsors are an integral part of the celebration, and some of this year’s sponsors included: Sebilion Farm and Olexa Celine, Grand Champions Polo Club, Joe and Diana DiMenna and the Equuleus Polo Team, Neil S. Hirsch and Dr. Laura DeLuca, the Evelyn V. McPherson Foundation, Linsey and Jeff Desich, Digital Bridge Holdings LLC, Marc and Melissa Ganzi, BMO Wealth Management, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial, Steven N. Rappaport and Judith A. Garson, PNC Wealth Management, Waste Management, the Zenni Foundation, Starbucks in the Mall at Wellington Green,

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Luck O’ The Irish Helps Holy Ground At GCC

Holy Ground PBC’s budget recently received a welcome boost, thanks to a team of superb equestrian riders — and perhaps a wee bit of the luck o’ the Irish.

At the Great Charity Challenge on Feb. 2, the riding team of Carly Dvorkin, Madelyn Ruskin and David Blake, dressed in the colors of Ireland, their theme country for the evening, turned in a flawless run and won first place in the competition, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington.

The charity they were competing for, Holy Ground PBC, was awarded the grand prize of $150,000. The funds, which just arrived in Holy Ground’s account, will be used to bolster the nonprofit’s financial security.

“We will use this amazing windfall to pay off the last of the

loan we borrowed to purchase our residential campus last year, which will be such a blessing,” Executive Director Phyllis Turner Jepson said. “In addition, we will be able to establish a reserve account and create childcare and transportation funds to better serve our clients.”

Holy Ground PBC shelters and mentors homeless pregnant or parenting young mothers in Palm Beach County who are willing to make positive changes in their lives.

“This Great Charity Challenge grant is a wonderful gift for us,” Jepson said. “Our goal is to transform the lives of our clients during their progress through our longterm program. The on-going costs of changing so many young lives are considerable.”

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Binks Forest El Getting A New Playground JOHN DAVID ANDERSON

Come September, recess at Wellington’s Binks Forest Elementary School will offer students lots of additional activities thanks to a new, $100,000 “dream” playground paid for by its PTA during the 2018-19 school year.

The school’s second annual Fun Run, held during the last two weeks of February, raised nearly $40,000 for the new playground and capped a phenomenal year of fundraising.

As a fun reward, the top pledging class got to tape Principal Michella Levy to a wall.

The new playground’s price tag is estimated to cost between $80,000 and $100,000, all of which will be paid for by money raised this academic year.

A large grassy field requiring costly sod and re-seeding to be

laid on a recurring basis will be transformed into an outdoor oasis for the school’s 966 students. The handicapped-accessible playground will include a permanent kickball field, an agility course and a fitness track where students can run, walk or stop and play at one of its fitness stations.

Students and teachers can enjoy a break from South Florida’s blistering heat in a much-needed shaded area. The new outdoor space aligns with Binks’ ongoing effort to promote health and wellness among its student body. The school’s two existing playgrounds will remain intact.

Binks Forest’s all-volunteer PTA strives to create an enriching elementary school experience for every child. In addition to the Fun Run, the PTA raised funds

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Binks Forest Elementary School Principal Michela Levy gets taped to the wall. through its adults-only Party with Fundraiser. The school purchased a Purpose, the school carnival, in-class Chromebooks with the a family costume dance during money raised during the 2017-18 Halloween, as well as its Phantom school year.

PANTHER RUN EL HOSTS EMERALD COVE HONORS DEEKSHA KUMARESH BEAUTIFICATION DAY

On March 9, Panther Run Elementary School held its fourth annual beautification day event. More than 100 volunteers showed up to lend a hand at raking, weeding, mulching and landscaping the campus.

The volunteers planted a butterfly garden for the kids and teachers to enjoy. The school thanks its business partners, Boy Scout Troop 208, Girl Scout Troop 20150, Christ Community Church, the PBC Key Club, the Village of Wellington, All Pro Dads, and all the families that donated funds and time to the project. (Below) Some of the beautification day volunteers.

(Right) PTA President Kristina Bostwick, Principal Edilia DeLaVega, and PTA volunteers Erika Pizza and Abby Levy.

Students and teachers at Emerald Cove Middle School were pleased to have the writer John David Anderson visit the school on Thursday, Feb. 28. Anderson is the author of Posted, Mrs. Bixby’s Last Day, Granted, Sidekick, Minions and Dungeoneers, as well as several others. The students enjoyed a fast-paced and energetic presentation about creativity, determination and the writing process. Book club members from ECMS were able to have a special question-and-answer session with him.

HEART CHALLENGE AT GOLDEN GROVE

Eighth grader Deeksha Kumaresh was recently selected as this year’s outstanding career and technical student at Emerald Cove Middle School. She was recognized at the February meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board, along with the other outstanding students in the county. Kumaresh is a part of the Pre-IT Academy and is currently enrolled in a rigorous schedule with a 4.0 GPA. She has completed more than 100 hours of community service combined at the Quantum House, Shirdi Sai Temple and Feeding South Florida. At Emerald Cove, Kumaresh holds the position of FBLA vice president, is the vice president of National Junior Honor Society, and an active member of Battle of the Books, Math Academics, the SECME Debate Team and the Art Club. Shown above at the school board meeting are ECMS Pre-IT Academy Coordinator Salam Shuhaiber, Deeksha Kumaresh with her mother and Principal Dr. Eugina Smith Feaman.

Golden Grove Elementary School participated in the Kids Heart Challenge on Feb. 14. Physical education teacher Mr. Roney coordinated the philanthropic event. The kids jumped and hula-hooped while raising funds for the American Heart Association. More than $18,000 was raised during this day-long event.

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OPEN HOUSE TOUR AT NEW JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FACILITY

The new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Health Specialty Center in Wellington held an open house for the community to tour the specialty center and meet its staff on Saturday, March 16. There was music, kids’ activities, giveaways and more. For more information, call (561) 341-7000 or visit www.jdch.com.

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PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz with volunteers Barbara Schilling, Nancy Dicker, Zenaida Valentin and Leopoldo Vargas.

Dr. Mauricio Flores, Joe DiMaggio Vice President Dawn Quaranta, Nina Beauschene, Mayor Anne Gerwig and Joe DiMaggio CEO Caitlin Stella.

Kerting Baldwin, Elisa Jones, Jenna Shinn, Mara Silvon, Amanda Millman and Maggie Wiegandt (with Lotsy Dotsy the clown in the back).

Carolina Crespo, Melissa Romero and Marcella Mendoza lead a Zumba class.

Brooke and Lalita Bogatt play Jenga.

Buddy and Willie with Michael and Tate Rosenberg.

Sherry Thompson of Starmart International gives Alianna Delaurie a foam mitt.

Daniel Clein spins the wheel at the Jersey Mike’s Subs table with Daniel Ibarra.

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Rosemarie Priore Colletta March 17, 2019

Rosemarie Priore Colletta, known as Grandma to most, passed away peacefully at her home in Wellington, Florida on Sunday morning at the age of 78. Grandma was born on February 6, 1941 in Astoria, Queens to Helen and Joseph Priore. She and her husband of 60 years, Ignatzio (Ned) Colletta, made their home in Long Island, NY where they raised their children, grandchildren and animals before retiring to Wellington for the past six years.

Throughout her life she was a successful business woman, devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother of seven and adoptive Grandmother to all. She was a lover of animals and supporter of the horse community in particular, all of which brought her immense joy for many years. Grandma’s warm personality and infectious laughter made everyone she met feel loved and welcome.

She will be remembered by those who loved her most for her selfless generosity, her dark curly hair, her legendary sauce and meatballs and her unconditional love for her husband, children, grandchildren and family. She is survived by her husband, her daughter Gail Marie and son Philip, her brother Michael and sister Carmela, her seven grandchildren and two beloved dogs Emma and Addy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in the honor of Rosemarie Priore Colletta to: Danny & Ron’s Rescue, https://dannyronsrescue.org, or mailed to PO Box 378 Camden, SC 29021.

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AEGT COMPETITION AWARDS CHELSEA HELLMAN A $10,000 GRAND PRIZE

The American Equestrians Got Talent (AEGT) competition brought together talented individuals for this year’s finale Sunday, March 17 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival’s VIP tent. The event, a fundraiser for the USEF Emerging Athlete Program for Dressage, included cocktails, dinner and a live auction, in addition to performances by 10 acts selected during two previous rounds of auditions.

The top performer of the night was Chelsea Hellman, who took home the $10,000 grand prize, followed by Matt Stone in second place, Brandon Olavarria in third and Michael Boone in fourth.

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Chelsea Hellman learns that she is the AEGT winner of the $10,000 grand prize.

Event judges Roxanne Stein and Chip McKenney with Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Gigi Pérez gets feedback from the judges’ table.

Special guest singer Emma Jaye Holzer started the show with “Invisible.”

10-year-old Carly Cantor wowed the audience with her performance.

Third-place winner Brandon Olavarria passionately shares his original poetry.

Dressage star and AEGT founder Robert Dover served as master of ceremonies.

10-year-old Chelsea Hellman performs “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from the musical Funny Girl.

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RPB SEAFOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMONS PARK

The Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival was held at Commons Park on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. The festival had much to offer, ranging from live entertainment to fun bounce houses for children. There were also pirate ships and mermaids for people to view and take pictures, including the only known model of the USS Essex.

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Three of the many food stands available.

Joan and Dana Olsen with their Authentic Country Hemp.

John and Esperanza Gekas their Spice & Tea Exchange business booth.

Boats on display and for sale.

Bounce houses were on hand to entertain kids.

Vernon Hoods with FIHA.

“Mermaid Treasure Coast” Bridgette Earney.

A model of the USS Essex.

REPTICON BRINGS UNIQUE CREATURES TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS

The South Florida Fairgrounds once again hosted Repticon, one of the largest exotic animal expos in the area, on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. The weekend event provided family-friendly opportunities to see a variety of snakes, lizards, turtles, amphibians and even spiders. Expert breeders were on site to answer questions and conduct seminars on everything from sugar glider enrichment to caring for geckos. For information on future shows, visit www.repticon.com.

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Guardians of the Geckos owners Brian and Priscila Schmitt focus on breeding species of geckos.

Bodhi Woodward enjoys his first time at Repticon.

Volunteers Crysta Jackson and Laurent Thibault show off a pair of ball pythons.

Bearded dragons, like these staying warm under a heat lamp from Patty Cake Dragons, were a hit with reptile enthusiasts.

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But at the same time you’re worried. You don’t know where to start, or how all this needs to happen. What you do know is he’s going to make things difficult as you’ve seen how he’s dealt before with others that have crossed him.

You feel all alone. Like a prisoner of your own circumstances.

You’re worried that nobody will see you and your situation for what it really is. At times, you feel like it will be impossible to ever get out of this unless you leave only with the shirt on your back. But it’s not going to be that simple, as you need to secure your financial future.

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A Brief Visit With My Parents Was A Welcome Respite For All

Because my parents are “getting up there,” we kids (and I use that term loosely) find ourselves facing a ton of uncomfortable conversation whenever we visit. Here are a few things we ask them: When you are no longer able to function fully, what is it that you want? Would you like to come live with us? Would you like a house on our block? Would you like live-in help? Would you like a variety of caregivers? Would you like one of those apartments on an assisted-living campus?

That said, these conversations are not nearly as uncomfortable for us as they are for them, especially when they currently feel pretty perky and capable. But who wants to try to navigate this type of conversation when they’re feeling low?

there. It was magical. The beauty of a 24-hour visit is that there really isn’t time to delve into the messiness of life. There is only time for fun. What a welcome respite for all!

Jen and I started out by ordering a slew of assorted food from a Tex-Mex restaurant and bringing it over. It was unclear if everybody was happiest to see us or the food. Didn’t matter — we all dug in.

Then Connor picked up every stick in the yard (something that had been bothering my parents now that lawn-mowing season is about to arrive in Wisconsin), while Jenny and I took mom clothes shopping. It was a successful trip because we all found exactly what we were looking for and, even though there was a sale

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So we plod on, none of us sure where the conversations are headed, nobody wanting to jump the gun, nobody wanting to wait too long. It’s a mess.

But last week, my daughter Jenny and I had a rare opportunity to visit them for 24 hours. My nephew Connor was also

going on, an extra discount was applied at the register. Now that is the way to make three women happy! When we got home, mom took a nap while dad manned the Scrabble dictionary for Jen, Connor and me. We had to play a quick game because, at 5:30 p.m. sharp, we were all leaving for Harvey’s restaurant.

The beauty of a quick game of Scrabble is that you make a word and put it down rather than conniving to put down the tiniest word possible in the most awkward of places so that your opponents have nothing to build upon. We played like eight-year-olds, and it was fun!

At 5:30, it was almost a celebration to go to Harvey’s. Wisconsin winters are harsh, but the weather that night was tol-

erable. Without parkas, boots or mittens, we were able to fit comfortably into one car, and we were drooling in anticipation of the almond-encrusted whitefish. Despite his many medications, dad had a 7 and 7. Connor (an ICU nurse in his home state of California and the new VIP of our family) had approved it. The table talk was delightful.

We trundled home, crawled into our beds, couches or sleeping bags and slept soundly until the smell of frying bacon woke us all up. Thanks, mom!

At 11 a.m., Jen and I had to leave, but it had been one of the best trips ever.

The thing about normalcy is that you take it for granted until it’s gone.

What I know now is that normal is a gift.

Society Must Be Wary As Social Media Turns Social Disease

Right now, the Internet has about as many bad qualities as good. Yes, it opens up discussions, but it also clearly demonstrates how many nasty, sick people there are. On top of that, there is an increasing amount of censorship, which often only exacerbates issues. Remember that Donald Trump cannot censor us, the Democrats in Congress cannot censor us, but the billionaire executives at tech companies can and do censor us. And then they block out the news of the censorship.

A great example happened over the opening of the movie Captain Marvel, which I reviewed last week. Rotten Tomatoes, a web site that aggregates ratings by critics and audience members, openly censored 50,000 reviews on Thursday, March 7. There was actually a reasonable explanation: the movie did not open until later that night. But there were 50,000

It worried me at first that there were so many people who were so disturbed that they were ready to sabotage a film because it did not match in their minds what they wanted, and they did it before seeing the movie. I did find out with a bit of research than a good amount of the reviewers posted these reviews multiple times, changing a word here or there and their screenname.

The whole thing began to seem like the fun we all get with robocalls, but now we have machines tabulating numbers on whether or not something is good.

A major problem with social media is that anyone can join. A Nobel Prize winner and a sociopath are all the same. We have seen more than a few computer mobs formed to protest one thing or another, and often the premise behind everything is wrong. Remember that kid with the MAGA hat who received thousands of

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By Leonard Wechsler negative reviews, all done presumably by people who had never seen the film. Who were they? Checking things out revealed that there were many people who hated the idea of a strong woman, combined with others who were really ticked off that Vers, the heroine, did not have a man to run to, either as an ally or a romantic interest.

And there were some who wanted, shall we say, more clear affection between the lead and her gal pal.

critiques that even included death threats?

A day later, a better, more complete view showed that he wasn’t really at fault. We need more care in an age where it is easy to manipulate data, including video.

To top things off in the Captain Marvel situation, Google stepped in. Now there was no need to do anything much after the first weekend of the film’s release, where more than a half billion dollars was taken in. People clearly wanted to see the film.

But Google, whose slogan is “Don’t Do Bad Things,” even as it provides tight censorship and social control for the Chinese government and special apps that can be used to trace the movement of women for the Muslim world, took action.

It owns a large piece of YouTube and controls its operations. On the Monday after the film had a huge opening, it changed its algorithm to disallow any negative re-

views on the film. Yes, the same algorithm that it said could not be changed to block anti-Semitic content from the top of just about any search of the word “Jew,” that could certainly not block that content at all, could block people who might well have seen the film and not liked it, from being heard.

So, on one hand you have the crazies, and on the other, well, you have other crazies. There is often no way to judge the truth or falsehood of many statements, so a nasty person with a sharp sense of humor may be heard. People who are filled with some kinds of hate can be heard. But those who oppose them may not.

Much of this is not due to the current administration or to its political foes but to a social media system that is itself intolerant both from the bottom and the top.

And we seem fated to live in it.

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Rabbits are so adorable that they can be hard to resist as pets.

They range in size from tiny, “pocket” pets to giant rabbits as large as a medium-sized dog, although those aren’t very common in the United States. Rabbits have a variety of fur colors, patterns, and textures. Their ears can be floppy or stiff, or a combination of the two. Rabbits are smart and can learn a multitude of tricks.

They are easy to litter train, and they are quite social, becoming firmly attached to their families. Rabbits should be spayed or neutered, and require routine visits to the veterinarian just like any other animal. The average lifespan of a domesticated rabbit is eight to ten years.

Whatever pet you choose to share your space with, an awareness of its needs is crucial to its good health. COMMUNITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ROYAL PALM BEACH brings this column to you as a way to enhance the tender loving care of your pets.

Nutritious food, warm shelter, proper veterinary care, and lots of love are key ingredients to your pet’s health and happiness. If you have questions about your pet’s health or any topic we discuss in our column, please ask us. We are conveniently located 1/4 mile east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., at 11462 Okeechobee Blvd. Please call 798-5508 for appointments or emergencies.

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. P.S. The Easter season typically sees a rash of young rabbits given up to shelters. Please never give an unplanned rabbit as a gift.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Royal Palm Brewing Company Wins Big Palm Beach Moms Blog And Healthy Mothers, At The Best Florida Beer Competition

Royal Palm Brewing Company, which just recently celebrated its first anniversary, won three prestigious medals at the Best Florida Beer Competition in Tampa earlier this month.

The Royal Palm Beach-based brewery took home the gold medal for its “Psycho Sisters Imperial Russian Stout” in the Strong Stout category, the silver medal for its Imperial Red Ale “Rose’s Red” in the Red/Amber Ale category and won the bronze medal for its flagship American Wheat Beer “Half-Moon Island American Witbier.”

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and cider championship for professional brewers.

The competition is sponsored by Best Florida Beer, a nonprofit organization that aids in the development and promotion of both home and commercial Florida brewers, craft beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts.

The 2019 competition drew 824 entries from 136 craft brewers across Florida. Awards were presented March 3 at the Brewers Ball in Tampa.

Royal Palm Brewing Company celebrated its first anniversary on March 9.

For more information, visit www.royalpalmbrewing.com.

Royal Palm Brewing Company recently won three medals at the Best Florida Beer Competition in Tampa.

Seagull Academy’s Annual Spaghetti Supper Raises $3,000 For School Prom

Friends, family and supporters gathered recently for the Seagull Academy’s eighth annual Spaghetti Supper. The event included raffles, a silent auction and a DJ who kept the dance floor jumping.

It brought in more than $3,000.

The annual pasta dinner dance party held at Seagull Services’ headquarters raises money to underwrite the annual prom at the Seagull Academy for Independent Living. SAIL is a charter school serving special needs students age 11 to 22 in middle and high school.

The school combines academics with a focus on life skills and em-

ployment readiness. The school’s annual prom features a sit-down dinner, dancing and photos.

“I’d like to thank everyone who came together to help make our Spaghetti Supper a huge success, including our families and our sponsors,” said Linda Moore, interim CEO of Seagull Services.

“The prom is a highlight of our school year. We couldn’t do it without your support.”

Seagull Services is grateful to everyone who supported the Spaghetti Supper, especially sponsors John Luekings, All County Mortuary and Texas Roadhouse. Numer-

ous businesses donated items to the silent auction: Busch Gardens, Butterfly World, the Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Fun Depot, Flamingo Gardens, Fresh Nation, Guanabana’s, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Hurricane Café, Jack the Bike Man, Juno Beach Café, the Miami Beach Zoo, Taboo and Trader Joe’s.

SAIL’s prom will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 in Seagull Academy’s multipurpose room at the school. In addition to SAIL’s students, teens and young adults with disabilities up to age 25 from throughout the community are invited to attend with a parent or guardian.

For tickets, and more information, call (561) 540-8110.

SAIL student Brandon Behrens helps serve.

Duane Morrison with Carole Sharkey.

Laura Fowler bids on a bicycle.

(L-R) Bob DeFrancesco, Barry Pearlstein, Judy Dynia, Martin Zipern, Sheila Jameson and Bill Jameson.

Palm Beach Moms Blog, in partnership with the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, will present Bloom, an event for new and expecting mothers, on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green.

Participating moms will learn about area resources, hear from amazing speakers, receive swag from City Moms Blog Network local and national partners, enter into a number of great giveaways, eat great food and connect with other moms.

“Connecting moms face to face is one of the primary reasons that Palm Beach Moms Blog exists,” said Meg Palumbo, Palm Beach Moms Blog owner and founder.

“We are thrilled to meet the new and expecting moms in our community, connect them with the best resources, celebrate motherhood and have fun together.”

Bloom will be held in the mall’s Live 360 and Nordstrom Court areas. For tickets, visit www.hmhbpbc.org/bloom.

Bloom is happening nationwide in 57 cities in 29 states throughout April and May as part of

City Moms Blog Network — a fast-growing national network of parenting resource sites. Each of the nearly 100 sites nationwide are owned and operated by a local mom, like Palumbo, who recruits more local moms to contribute content and offer expertise in all topics associated with motherhood.

In Palm Beach County, this event is brought to you by the Children Services Council of Palm Beach County, Wellington Regional Medical Center, OBGYN Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Illustrated Properties, Michele Barone, Radio Sponsors 97.9 WRMF and X102.3, and food sponsor Earth Fare.

The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve birth outcomes and promote healthy families by providing access to care, education and support to those facing the physical, emotional, economic and social challenges of pregnancy and infant care.

To learn more about Palm Beach Moms Blog, visit www.palm beachmomsblog.com.

Club Pilates Celebrates First Anniversary With Free Classes April 13-14

Club Pilates Wellington will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 by offering free introductory classes to everyone all weekend long.

“It’s a celebration. We want to invite everyone in the community to our studio and give them a chance to take a free intro class,” General Manager Suzanne Ellis said. “Pilates really is the low-impact workout for everyone and all ages.”

Club Pilates offers dozens of unique group exercise courses intended to help people meet their health and fitness goals. Club Pilates take all the separate elements from traditional mat Pilates and converts them into a full body workout, centered on modern

reformers, Pilates, springboards, Barre, TRX and more.

“During our two-day celebration, we will have, raffles, prizes, snacks, juice and lots of wellness products to sample, and all our retail will be on sale,” Ellis said.

“Anyone who joins that weekend will receive 10 percent off the first three months of their membership and a free pair of Toe Sox and a water bottle.”

To book your free class, call (561) 208-1233. For more info., visit www.clubpilates.com for class schedules and to reserve online.

E-mail Ellis at wellingtongm@ clubpilates.com for all other inquiries. The studio is located at 10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 140, in Wellington near the Fresh Market.

The Above & Beyond Summer Camp Program is a safe and affordable summer day camp program for youth ages 6 to 12. The program offers a variety of recreational activities, including swimming trips, crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, exciting field trips (additional expenses), computer lab, game area and special events. Camp hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Camp dates are June 3 through Aug. 9. Lunch and snacks are provided daily. A free camp shirt is included with the $55 registration fee. The camp fee is $155 a week. To learn more, call (561) 793-6533 or visit www.abovebeyondpreschool.com.

School-ages LD 6-12 YEARS O Academic anpd Sports Cam

The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience is filled with fun and creativity for children ages 6 to 18 years old. Camp runs weekdays from June 3 to Aug 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High quality art education includes drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, animation and printmaking. Most instructors have a master’s degree, and all have had a background check. The Armory, located at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach, provides a safe, enriching environment for your child. For more info., call (561) 832-1776 or visit www. armoryart.org/youthartcamps.

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Camp Cambridge is available at the four South Florida Cambridge Preschool campuses. The summer camp has been offered for more than 25 years. Camp Cambridge features programs for children from 18 months through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, enrichment programs, in-house field trips, VPK summer programs, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com or call the school closest to you. The Wellington location is at 1920 Royal Fern Drive. The phone number there is (561) 791-0013.

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

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High Touch High Tech is bringing The Lab for Kids back to Wellington. They have partnered with the Scientastic Institute and are located off Pierson Road in Wellington. High Touch High Tech, the proud leader in science education for the past 25 years, brings science to life with totally participatory, hands-on experiments for children ages 4 to 14 years old. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. High Touch High Tech offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, physical activities, animal interactions and more, tapping into children’s natural curiosity. Expect awesome fun making slime, erupting volcanoes, launching rockets, making ice cream and more. Call (561) 792-3785 now or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net.

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Summer Art Experience

Ages 6 to 18 June 3rd – Aug 9th

811 Park Place,West Palm Beach, FL 33401 The Armory Art Center school admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

SUMMER CAMP 2019 WE’LL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER FUN!

• Two Convenient Wellington Locations • Classes, Arts & Crafts, and Presentations • Preschool Program (2-5 year old) • School Aged Programs (6-8 years old)

CAMP RUNS

June 3 - August 2 Limited Enrollment

• All Activities are on School Campus

1040 Wellington Trace • Wellington Lic. - 50-51-01370 Two Year Old in Pull-Ups

The Little Place Too 790 - 0808

2995 Greenbriar • Wellington Lic. - 50-51-01371 Six Months And Up

NOW TAKING FALL REGISTRATIONS AT BOTH LOCATIONS Infants - Pre-K • School Year 2019-2020 • GAMES • HIP-HOP DANCE • FOOD EXPERIENCE • WATERPLAY • SCIENCE • SPORTS •

MAGIC SHOW • SPORTS • KARAOKE • FACE PAINTING • LINE DANCING

ARTS & CRAFTS • PIZZA • KARATE • WATERPLAY • SCIENCE • SPORTS •

DRAWING • PAINTING • SCULPTURE • JEWELRY • PRINTMAKING • FASHION • DIGITAL ART • ANIMATION

SERVING THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES FOR 40 YEARS

The Lake Worth Playhouse is hosting a summer camp where campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminates in full-scale productions of Seussical The Musical Jr. and The Little Mermaid. Campers over age 12 will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related education.

The Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. For more information, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

The Little Place and The Little Place Too are premier, nationally accredited childcare centers in Wellington. The Little Place offers a quality, caring environment for children ages six months to five years. Working hand-in-hand with elementary schools, the staff works closely with each child to develop and promote vital academic skills and to reinforce positive social interaction. Children are welcomed into classrooms that are age-appropriate, bright and stimulating. Children ages three to five utilize tablets in the classroom with interactive programs that introduce basic math, reading and other skills. Celebrating 39 years of service, academics have been kept a focal point, and the safety and well-being of the children is the top priority. During the summer, services include childcare for children up to the age of eight. With exciting activities and outings, children are kept busy with educational activities and playtime to help stimulate their minds and nurture their imaginations. For more info., call (561) 793-5860.

Movement Arts Dance Academy will hold three weeks of fun-filled summer camp. Weekly themed minicamps for ages 3 to 5 will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and will include several dance classes each day, along with arts and crafts and games. Full day camps will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will enjoy classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and more. Camps will be held the weeks of June 17, July 8 and July 15. Dance intensives for serious dancers age 7 and up will be held the weeks of July 8 and July 15. Summer classes for age 2 and up will be held from June 17 through July 20 in the evenings and on Saturdays. The studio is in a new location at 1177 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at the northwest corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards. For more info., call (561) 792-9757 or visit www.movementartsdanceacademy.com.

Summer Art Experience is filled with fun, inspiration, and creativity with high quality art education. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art and/or education and all have had a background check. We provide a safe and enriching environment for your child.

Register today!

(561) 832-1776 armoryart.org/youthartcamps

Hot Shots Paintball, now in its 15th year, will host 2019 summer camps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off at 8 a.m. with pickup at 6 p.m. for no additional charge. All activities are broken down into one-hour segments, and Hot Shots ensures that all campers stay hydrated. Lunch can be purchased or brought. Lunch break and activity breaks are indoors in air conditioning. Hot Shots is equipped with lightning detection, and campers will be brought inside for games/movies. Activities include all equipment (if needed), supervised games, individual instruction and the Friday Squirt Gun Finale. Hot Shots Paintball is located at 16169 Southern Blvd. in Loxahatchee. For more information, call (561) 798-4717. Daily drop-in is available for $40.

Know an aspiring scientist? The Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camps give children ages 6 to 17 a hands-on opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, partake in science activities and learn about fun ways to protect the oceans. Sessions include Ocean Adventures, Conservation Kids, Sea Turtle Savers and Field Experiences (ages 14 to 17) with activities like snorkeling, kayaking and more. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pickup is available for an additional fee.

Visit www.marinelife.org/camp for more information.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm $235–$285 per week

The Little Place 793 - 5860

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At Noah’s Ark Summer Camp, elementary-aged children enjoy fun field trips and activities, such as bowling, skating, the South Florida Science Museum, movies, picnics and more.

Similar on-campus activities are held for preschool ages. Tuition includes a creative curric-

LMC’s summer camp programsare interactive, educational and stimulating. Geared towards children ages 6-17 and includes activities such as snorkeling, seining and scientific projects.

• Camps start on June 3rd and hours are Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Three unique experiences to choose from • Multi-week and sibling discounts • Late pick-up is available

Located in Loggerhead Park 14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 627-8280 ext. 119

Register@Marinelife.org/Camp

Western Academy Charter School “A” Rated, High Performing Charter School

2 Week sessions start June 3rd

• $350 per 2 week session includes: • Breakfast, Lunch & Snack each day

• 3 Off site field trips per week • 2 On site activity days each week • 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Daily • Before care $50 per 2 week session starts at 7:00 a.m.

• $35.00 Registration Fee Per Camper (includes 2 camp t-shirts)

FLORIDA 5 STAR SCHOOL

Movies •Bowling • Museums • Calypso Bay Water Park • Zoo • Skating • Swimming • Computers • Arts & Crafts and More!!

WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 650 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD. SUITE 400 | ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411

Call (561)792-4123 |

Fax (561)422-0674

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www.westernacademycharter.com

Western Academy does not discriminate in admissions on the basis of race, color, national origin or disability.

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ulum, use of computers, field trips and all meals. The main priority is quality and the safety of children. Noah’s Ark is an accredited Gold Seal center. Register now and show the ad to enjoy 50 percent off registration for new customers only. Enrollment is limited. Noah’s Ark emphasizes manners and values, which is essential for good citizenship. The facility caters to children ages six weeks through elementary school. The camp will run from Monday, June 3 through Friday, August 9. Noah’s Ark is located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-6624 or visit www.noahsarkacademyinc.com.

More fun than you can imagine!

Planet Kids Summer Camp will fill your child’s summer with fun-filled days. Whether your child is a preschooler or VPK ready, days will be enriched with learning and fun activities. Older children, ages 5 to 12, will enjoy fun-filled days of field trips and the coolest playgrounds in town. Summer camp will run from June 3 through Aug. 9. Register now. Planet Kids has two locations: 9267 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Loxahatchee (561-784-5619) and 4330 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach (561-964-2800).

Riding - Horse Care - Crafts - Games All level riders - Boys & Girls - Ages 7-14 561-792-4990 | 2330 D Road Loxahatchee CaspereyStables.com | info@caspereystables.com

If your child is between 2 and 6 years old, summer camp at Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool is the place to be. Children will enjoy a variety of fun activities that will make them smile, while promoting learning and social development. Activities include arts activities, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and use of the preschool’s state-ofthe-art playground. Kids will love the weekly entertainment, including High-Touch High-Tech, storytellers and animal shows — all in a loving and nurturing environment with a nurse on staff. The program runs eight weeks, full-time and part-time. Temple Beth Torah is also now enrolling for preschool 2019-20. Contact Sandy for more information at (561) 793-2649 or psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

Western Academy Charter School will host a summer camp for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Kindergarteners must be five years old by the first day of camp on June 3. Campers from other schools are welcome. There are three field trips per week, plus two campus activity days. The cost is $350 for a two-week session. Before care is $50 for a two-week session and starts at 7 a.m. The camp fee includes breakfast, lunch and snacks each day, plus transportation and admission to field trips. Call (561) 792-4123 or (561) 795-2186 for more information.

All Skill Levels From Beginner to Experienced

Dates

Each Day Camp Begins at 9 a.m. and Ends at 4 p.m Rental Gun is Included (if Needed) Air Refills, mask.

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Additional Cases of paintballs can be purchased for $55.

$10 OFPAFINT.

A CASE OF

Lunch can be purchased for $7 per day

June 10 to 14 July 8 to 12 July 15 to 19 July 22 to 26 Cost $200 Per Week

Daily Drop-Ins Available $40

16169 Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee • www.hotshotsflorida.com • 561-798-4717

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center is excited to offer this inclusionary camp for riders of all abilities! Riders with or without experience will be introduced to equestrian skills and horse care, while building confidence and independence.

One week sessions start in June. Join us for one week, two weeks or all summer!

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS & TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT 561 792 9900

Camp 2019

Camp Weeks Include Both Training Days and Play Days

Accredited State Gold Seal

PreSchool camp

36 Years of creating environments where all children can learn while having

FUN!

Ages 2-4 Years

Combines fun and learning in our uniquely designed early childhood education center. Includes hands-on, “in-house” field trips... the field trips come to us!

Vinceremos is located at 13300 Sixth Court North Loxahatchee, FL just behind Palms West Hospital

super camp Ages 5-12 Years

Offers fun-filled days with field trips and the “Coolest Playground in Town!”

register today! Summer Camp Runs June 3rd thru August 9th 2 Convenient Locations 6:15 am - 6:15 pm 6:30 am - 6:15 pm Loxahatchee West Palm Beach

9267 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470

561-784-5619

4330 Summit Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561-964-2800

Register early, because spaces are limited and fill up fast!

Morning “Mini” Camps Ages 3-5

Full Day Dance Camps Ages 5-11

Dance Intensives for Serious Dancers

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Weeks of June 17, July 8 and July 15

Weeks of June 17, July 8 and July 15

Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Ages 7-11) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Age 11 & up) Weeks of July 8 and July 15

Summer Dance Classes also available for age 2 & up in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and more in our new location!

1177 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-792-9757 www.movementartsdanceacademy.com

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NEWS

WELLINGTON IDOL COMPETITION CROWNS JESSICA RUSSO AS 2019 WINNER

The 2019 Wellington Idol finals were held on Saturday, March 16 at the Wellington Community Center. The evening included a performance by 2018 Wellington Idol winner Carly Cantor and the crowning of Wellington Idol 2019 Jessica Russo. Divisional winners were Lyla Chaubal, Emma Brown and Renae Rovnyak.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Top winner Jessica Russo, Katherine Douglas, Division 1 winner Lyla Chaubal, Lee Marlow, Division 3 winner Renae Rovnyak, Jason Fisher, Division 2 winner Emma Brown and Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Lyla Chaubal sang her way to the Division 1 victory.

Judges Lee Marlow, Jason Fisher and Katherine Douglas.

Emma Brown won the Division 2 award.

2018 Wellington Idol winner Carly Cantor performs.

Renae Rovnyak was chosen as the Division 3 winner.

The 12 finalists await the judges’ decision.

Gladiator Polo Returns With Exciting Kickoff At IPC

The first matches of the 2019 Gladiator Polo season kicked off at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Friday, March 15, as a double-header saw Team New York defeat Team Los Angeles 1514, followed by the later contest in which Team Palm Beach topped Team Dublin 12-8. Gladiator Polo will return Friday, March 29, pitting Team Los Angeles against Team Palm Beach at 8 p.m.

Team New York (1-0), a heavy favorite in the four-week series, saw outstanding play from Pelon Escapite, Mike Azzarro and alternate Jesse Bray. The fast-paced and aggressive style of Escapite and Azzaro helped to lift Team New York to their first victory of the season in an evenly played match.

Team Los Angeles (0-1) saw solid play from players Tomas Garbarini, Gringo Colombres, as well as Santi Toccalino, who earned the match’s MVP honors.

Escapite finished the evening with seven goals for a total eight points after converting the only two-point penalty of the match.

His teammate Mike Azzaro netted three goals, while Bray added an additional four.

The second game of the night saw Team Dublin (0-1) take on Team Palm Beach (1-0) in the second six chukker match of the evening, with Team Palm Beach rising to the occasion and securing the win 12-8.

Team Palm Beach drew the first overall draft pick of the season during the inaugural Gladiator Polo draft and selected prolific player Tommy Biddle to lead their efforts during the season. Biddle scored two goals in the team’s debut game. Geronimo Obregon and Toro Ruiz supported Team Palm Beach’s strong showing, with Obregon recording three goals on the evening and Ruiz netting four.

The game was closely paced

through its entirety, as Team Palm Beach took an early lead in the first chukker and started the second chukker up 3-1. At half time, the game was tied at 6-6 before Team Palm Beach pulled away in the fifth chukker to make it 11-8 and sealed the victory with the only goal of the final period to end on a final score of 12-8. Toro Ruiz secured MVP honors for the match for Team Palm Beach.

Team Dublin, represented by Gallego Ferrario, Tito Ruiz and Nino Obregon, came out strong and set the intense tone for the match. Ferrario capitalized in the first chukker with a single goal, while Obregon supported with four goals and a converted penalty.

Gladiator Polo will continue into April with games scheduled on Friday, March 29 featuring Team Palm Beach vs. Team Los Angeles; Saturday, April 6 with a match between Team Dublin vs.

Team New York; and conclude

Juliana Priddy, Carly Cantor, Grace Taylor and Lyla Chaubal.

New York’s Pelon Escapite and Los Angeles’ Gringo Colombres vie for the ball.

PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO

with the Gladiator Polo Championship on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. All games will begin at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m.

General admission and parking are free. Learn more at www. gladiatorpolo.com.

Volunteers

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continued from page 1 for four current seats on the Planning & Zoning Commission, which meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Commission members review and make recommendations to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council on all proposed comprehensive land use plan amendments, site plans, plats, special exceptions, applications for variances and rezoning applications.

Councilman Jeff Hmara, who serves as liaison to the village’s Education Advisory Board, also urged more residents to get involved.

“Both the Planning & Zoning Commission and Recreation Advisory Board volunteer groups

Jessica Russo claimed the title Wellington Idol 2019. gain insight into how the village staff works, and they get to influence important decisions for our community. These are really good opportunities to serve and to learn,” Hmara said.

All residents of the village who would like to be considered by the council to serve on either panel should stop by the Village Clerk’s office to pick up an application or download it from www.royalpalm beach.com.

Applications must be received

by Wednesday, March 27. The council will review the applications at its Thursday, April 4 meeting.

To download the application from the web site, visit www. royalpalmbeach.com. Under “Departments,” go to the “Village Clerk” section and then click on “Downloadable Forms” to find the “Commission and Board Application Form.” Return the completed application to the Village Clerk’s office no later than Wednesday, March 27.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, March 23 • The Wellington Bourbon & Bacon Festival will be held Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at Wellington Town Center. For more info., visit www.baconbourbonfest.com.

• The 10th annual Arrigo Dodge Ram Rodeo will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Kubota Agriplex Arena on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. each night.

For more info., call (205) 790-3452 or visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.

• Florida Pet Con will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. For more info., visit www.peteventprofessionals.com/ florida-petcon.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike about nine miles in Royal Palm Beach Pines (110 Natures Way) on Saturday, March 23 at 8 a.m. Call Joe at (561) 859-1954 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Master Gardener Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. No knowledge is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final will be played for the first time in Wellington at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. with Susan G. Komen Florida as the charity partner of the tournament. For more info., contact boxoffice@internationalpolo club.com or (561) 282-5331.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Tranquility Yoga with Chamber Ensemble on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy a peaceful hour-long yoga practice led by celebrated yoga teacher Michael Peterson and accompanied by a live chamber ensemble comprising members of the American Pops Orchestra. Visit www. kravis.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Balance of Powers: The Branches of U.S. Government for adults on Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about the powers of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and how they relate to one another in this presentation by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, March 23 at 3 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, then this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Saturday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.

• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will present its Screen and Stage Spectacular Concerts at the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling (561) 832-3115 or visiting www.symphonicband.org.

Sunday, March 24 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Cypress Creek Natural Area (10035 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Sunday, March 24 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.

• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Hungryland Slough Natural Area on Sunday, March 24 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 2960238 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com.

• The Tyler McLellan Foundation will host its ninth annual Tyler’s Team Charity Poker Classic on Sunday, March 24 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The event offers players a complimentary buffet and soft drinks from noon to 1 p.m., along with bounties and a silent auction. Buy-in is $50 with $20 re-buys and $10 add-ons. The tournament will start at 1 p.m. sharp and pay the top 10 percent of the field. The winner takes home the Tyler’s Cup trophy, a $440 Palm Beach Kennel Club tournament coupon, a one-ounce silver tournament coin, along with a cash prize. For more info., call Kevin McLellan at (561) 215-3717.

• Oasis Church, located at 16401 Southern Blvd., is providing a Free Corn Roast on Sunday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the church campus in Loxahatchee. The entire community is invited to stop by for free roasted corn, with hot dogs and soda for $1, music and a bounce house for children.

For more info., call the church office at (561) 791-0524 or visit www.oasisfl.org.

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 24 with the USPA Gold Cup Final. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Monday, March 25 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Audubon Everglades Photography Club will welcome noted bird and nature photographer Barry Heimlich to its meeting on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington). His presentation will be on “Capturing a Subject in Motion: Birding Photography.” For more info., visit www. photography.auduboneverglades.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway on flute with Michael McHale on piano on Monday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Tuesday, March 26 • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

No appointment is needed for this free ser-

vice; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the lecture “America in Russia Part III: Vladimir Putin, Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump” with Dr. Stephen R. de Angelis on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. Putin, when elected president in 2000, established his “20/20” plan to reinvigorate and reconstruct Russia into a new and vibrant nation-state by the year 2020. In order to achieve this, Putin had to engage American presidents in order to reestablish his country as an equal player on the world stage. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host STEAM Club: Flying Objects for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, March 26 at 3 p.m. Use everyday materials to create a flying object, then see how far it flies. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Cross That Stitch for ages 14 and up on Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. Choose from a variety of patterns to improve skills or bring your own project. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced line dancers will learn line dances to keep you movin’ and groovin’. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at the Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach State College will present Love is a Rose: Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz will perform a tribute covering material spanning Ronstadt’s entire career. Visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.

Wednesday, March 27 • Kravis on Broadway will present the hit musical School of Rock from Wednesday, March 27 through Sunday, March 31 in the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall. Based on the hit film, this musical comedy features new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever live kids rock band. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

• Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Wellington on Wednesday, March 27 with a ribbon-cutting at the new Wellington location at 820 S. State Road 7 before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited to join the festivities and shop among thousands of healthy items offered throughout the 30,000-squarefoot store. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their initial total purchase, and muffin and coffee samples will be served to everyone in line before the doors open. Every customer on grand opening day will receive one free reusable bag with a purchase. Visit about.sprouts.com for more information.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its Board Installation Luncheon on Wednesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Club at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, followed by the “Who Do You Want To Meet” networking event. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.)

will host The Crop Circle: Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Organize your photos and record your memories with scrapbooking techniques. Some materials will be provided.

Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for adults on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for all ages on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Join other D&D enthusiasts as they assume the roles of characters journeying through a magical world. Books, dice and other materials will be available. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, March 28 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Beading Project: Dragonfly for adults on Thursday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Start the spring season by making what has long been thought of as a symbol of happiness, speed and purity. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Good Thoughts Canvas for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, March 28 at 3 p.m. Make a canvas that folds and decorate it with good thoughts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring the Goodnicks, along with food trucks, on Thursday, March 28 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, March 28 at 6 p.m. Enjoy topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom to physics Team up with friends and battle to be the best. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

Friday, March 29 • Vintage Market Days will present Vintage

By The Sea from Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., www. southfloridafair.com/events.

• Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches will host its annual fundraiser Hot Wheels…

Hot Meals on Friday, March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www. mowpb.org, e-mail mnelson@mowpb.org or call (561) 802-6979, ext. 5.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Catherine Russell on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., with familiar favorites and forgotten treasures. A former backup singer for David Bowie, Steely Dan, Paul Simon and more, the daughter of Louis Armstrong’s bandleader Luis Russell interprets American standards with soul, humor and stunning vocals. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Lucky Plush Productions’ Rooming House on Friday, March 29 and

Saturday, March 30. Chicago-based Lucky Plush Productions is lauded for its layered choreography, nuanced dialogue, surprising humor and socially relevant content. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Saturday, March 30 • The Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. Visit www.beadshows. com for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a clip and walk cleanup on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington. com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, March 30 from 3 to 11 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

For more information on joining the relay as a participant, survivor or caregiver, visit www.relayforlife.org/westernpbfl or call Community Development Manager Lisa Noel at (561) 614-2835.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Barbra Streisand tribute concert on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, March 31 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a youth hike for ages 6 and up in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Sunday, March 31 at 9 a.m. A parent must attend. RSVP to Brynn Kramer at brynnjkramer@gmail.com.

• The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History with host ArchaeoFest 2019 on Sunday, March 31 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Live 360 Studio, next door to the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History in the Mall at Wellington Green. Enjoy kid-friendly, hands-on activities and displays on Florida’s prehistory, early settlements and development. Activities include flint-knapping and atlatl-throwing demonstrations, a pottery village and history brought to life. For more info., call (561) 7294246 or visit www.pbmnh.org.

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 31 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Imagine Your Journal for ages 12 to 17 on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m.

Explore the written word together through journaling prompts while making crafty pages. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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WHS Softball Squad Blanks Broncos 8-0 To Remain Unbeaten

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School softball team hosted crosstown rival Palm Beach Central High School on Wednesday, March 13 and blanked the Broncos 8-0 to remain unbeaten at 7-0.

The Wolverine workhorse of the night was pitcher Kate Desimone, who pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts, gave up just a single hit and belted a three-run homer to help navigate Wellington to the win.

Nelia Peralta went three-forthree at the plate on the night. Her first came in the bottom of the first inning with a one-run double to put Wellington up early 1-0. The

Wolverines would notch a second run to enter the second inning with a 2-0 lead. Desimone had already recorded three strikeouts by the conclusion of the second inning.

By the fourth inning, Wellington extended its lead to 4-0.

Alexis Mobilia smacked a one-run single to lift the Wolverine lead to 5-0 in the fifth inning. Desimone launched her three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning, to deep center field, that cleared the fence to propel the Wolverines to an 8-0 advantage. That score would stick until the Broncos’ final at-bat.

With the loss, Palm Beach Central fell to 4-7 on the season.

Palm Beach Central pitcher Emily Villar throws to the plate.

Wellington batter Kate Desimone hits a three-run homer for the Wolverines.

Wellington’s Sarah Longley slides in at the plate as Palm Beach Central catcher Bella Marshall tries to make the tag.

Wellington pitcher Kate Desimone directs her focus on the plate as she makes the pitch.

Wellington’s Katie Schmidt makes contact with the ball.

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Sem Ridge Flag Football Team Shuts Out Palm Beach Central

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report It was Emma Wagenmann’s pair of touchdowns that sparked a second half surge for the Seminole Ridge High School flag football squad on Tuesday, March 12 that helped seal a 19-0 win.

The Hawks’ season-opening victory marked the first loss for the Broncos (2-1).

The first half ended scoreless after both teams struggled to move the ball consistently and turning it over through the air, trading interceptions. Palm Beach Central came close after an interception by Bailee Cotrone set up good field possession for the offense just before the end

of the half inside the Hawks’ 20-yard line. The Broncos could not convert the Hawk turnover into points, and the half ended scoreless.

Seminole Ridge relied on Wagenmann the second half to carry the workload. The third play from scrimmage on the Hawks’ opening possession resulted in a 52-yard touchdown from Wagenmann, who caught a short eight-yard slant pass from Kyla Bergmann, shook off two Bronco defenders and raced down the sideline for the score. The pointafter attempt fell incomplete, but the Hawks would lead the rest of the way.

Madison Herzig picked off a

Hawk ball carrier Riley Sullivan tries to get

by Bronco defenders as her flag is pulled.

Bronco pass deep in Palm Beach Central real estate to give Seminole Ridge a chance to extend their lead. This time, Lauren DeSanti reeled in a touchdown pass from five yards out to give the Hawks a 12-0 advantage going into the fourth quarter.

Wagenmann notched her second score on the night when she grabbed a 23-yard pass from Bergmann late in the fourth quarter. Her second score lifted the Hawks to a 19-0 lead, which was carried until the clock expired.

Wagenmann is credited with the two touchdowns for the Hawks. Cotrone and Nicole Cuomo each had an interception for the Broncos.

Hawk Chloe Griffin takes the ball up field for a big gain.

Hawk receiver Lauren DeSanti tries to cross the goal line after a short catch.

Palm Beach Central quarterback Nicole Cuomo tries to get off a pass as Hawk rusher Emma Wagenmann goes for the sack.

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The highlight event for Week 10 of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival was the $134,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, March 16, and coming away with the victory was Amanda Derbyshire riding Roulette BH for Gochman Sport Horses LLC. There were 45 entries, all competing over a course designed by Michel Vaillancourt of Canada. Of those entries, four found the path to a clear round and the jump-off.

In a fitting finish during Women’s History Month, four ladies were competing for the top spot.

Returning first was Amy Millar riding Truman, a 10-year-old Selle Francais gelding owned by Millar Brooke Farm Ltd. They set a nice pace with the all-important clear round in 45.65 seconds, which would hold up for second place.

“Everyone in the jump-off had the ability to go quickly,” said Millar, who was an Olympian for Canada in 2016. “I essentially had

to go as fast as I felt comfortable and leave the jumps up. I must say, I did think I was going to do one less stride in both of those lines when I made my plan. Then it just wasn’t working out that way.”

Millar termed Truman as a “completely for Canada” horse.

“It’s a pretty great story about this horse. I bought him from Eric Lamaze, and Tiffany [Foster] helped me find the horse when we were all in Europe getting ready for the Rio Olympics. They sold me the horse as a seven-year-old. Then, last year, I had a baby, so my dad, Ian Millar, trained the horse for me all last year, got him going around these 1.50m Grand Prix.

I came back this season and have capitalized on everything that everyone has done to help me with the horse.”

Next in was a woman known for her incredible speed in jump-offs.

Laura Chapot and Mary Chapot’s Chandon Blue have had a great run

at WEF so far with six top-three finishes, including the two-star Grand Prix win at WEF Week 9.

But it was not to be another victory for the pair as they pulled a rail for four faults in 43.07 seconds to finish in third place. “It’s hard to say,” said Chapot when asked about the rail that fell. “That was a difficult combination in the first round, and I think coming off a long gallop and then a short turn back to it, he just got over-steadied a little bit and slowed down.”

Vanessa Mannix and her own Valentino d’Elte were next in, but eight faults in 45.47 seconds relegated them to fourth place.

With the prime spot of last to go, Derbyshire and Roulette BH not only had to be quick, but a clear round was imperative. They were able to do just that, leaving all the jumps up in a time of 44.12 seconds for the victory.

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jump-off and ended up doing eight,” Derbyshire recalled. “Then I just kept going. I was really lucky in the double at the end; I didn’t have much control by then.

Luck was on my side. I had the advantage of watching all three go. I knew if Laura was clear, it’d be hard to beat her. It worked out!”

Derbyshire started riding Roulette BH, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding, in May 2018 and had to work with the “very, very strong” horse that had previously been ridden by a man.

“For literally the last nine months, we’ve been working on rideability, so in the jump-off I can actually let him go,” she said. “We took it pretty slow last summer, and we didn’t face him at all the big stuff. I think by doing that, we’ve trusted each other. He’s jumped, I think, three Grand Prix here, and he’s been clear every time. I had a time fault once. We haven’t tried to overshow him.

We’ve got big plans for the future.”

Those big plans include the Nations Cups at Dublin and Hickstead, plus another big championship that is just around the corner.

Amanda Derbyshire rides Roulette BH to victory

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“The big aim is 2020 for him for sure,” she said of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

This was Derbyshire’s first Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix victory. “I’m absolutely ecstatic. I don’t think there’s a better feeling than being able to canter around there,” she said. “To win anything at WEF under the lights with so many people and such a big crowd is always so special. I’ve been in America nine years, and I spent the first seven years watching all

of these night classes, so to be able to jump them and be able to win is a dream come true.”

Tom MacGuinness, CEO of sponsor Horseware Ireland was impressed by the riding ladies.

“I’m glad that you ladies are here and that you did so well,” he said.

“I can share the honor of being the oldest competitor in [the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in] Normandy with Amy’s father, actually.

I like what’s happening here.

We’re proud to sponsor WEF.”

Girl Scouts To Host Annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K April 7 At Okeeheelee Park

Royal Palm Beach resident Jay Mann, who turned 89 in February, continues to play pickle ball four days a week with about 40 other, younger players at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. He has been playing for about two years. “I used to play golf four days a week,” Mann said. “Now I play pickle ball instead and play golf and tennis once a week.”

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will hold its annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K event at Okeeheelee Park on Sunday, April 7, where participants will run to support the organization’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

To be included again this year will be a Tagalong Trot for kids eight years old and under, so there will be fun to be had for the entire family. There will also be awards in many different age categories, music, face painting and more.

This event is open to the public.

Everyone of all ages is welcome and encouraged to attend, and you do not need to be affiliated with Girl Scouts to participate.

Every runner who crosses the finish line in the chip-timed 5K race will receive a finisher medal and free box of Thin Mint cookies.

Considering the race takes place well after the council’s Cookie Sale ended Feb. 17, those cookies are truly a hot commodity. Additionally, participants can choose to fundraise for the organization to provide the life-changing experience of Girl Scouts for local girls in our community.

Sponsoring the event this year are presenting sponsors the Duffy’s Foundation and Publix Super Markets Charities; major sponsor Panera Bread/Covelli Enterprises; champion sponsor Truly Nolen Pest Control; supporting sponsor Main Street Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; and steward sponsors La Croix Sparkling Water and Singing Machine.

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