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Crystal Pena Turns From Horse Riding To Mountain Biking

Longtime Loxahatchee resident and equestrian enthusiast Crystal Pena has performed an about face on her career in the equestrian world and is now an accomplished mountain bike racer. Page 3

RPB Jewish Center Raising Funds To Improve Security After Vandalism Incident

The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach is currently holding a fundraiser to pay for security improvements after signs at the temple were vandalized on Nov. 27, right before the Chanukah holiday. Page 4

The annual Flags for the Cure flag football tournament was held earlier this month at Acreage Community Park. A survivor and caregiver walk was held Saturday, Jan. 8 as part of the event. The morning also honored those people who have lost their cancer fight. The annual event raises funds for the American Cancer Society. This year’s tournament raised approximately $35,000. The event has raised $360,000 over the past 15 years. Shown above are Dr. Hart Collier and Lisa Noel with the donation check. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 AND SPORTS STORY, PAGE 21 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

MLK Day Celebration Returns Monday, Jan. 17 To The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center

Seminole Ridge Girls Basketball Squad Starts Season Strong

By the end of the current season, the girls varsity basketball team at Seminole Ridge High School may very well be known as the “sensational seven.” With just a seven-player roster, the Hawks won their first eight games of the regular season. Only one game has been somewhat close. Page 21

RPB Golf Instructor Glen Beaver Named Coach Of The Year

Royal Palm Beach golf professional Glen Beaver has been recognized for his passion for teaching golf to children. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Beaver was presented with the Coach of the Year Award by the Florida Gold Coast section of First Tee, a national program that gives youngsters a chance to learn how to play golf. Page 23 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS......................... 21 - 23 PEOPLE..........................24 - 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 26 BUSINESS............................. 27 COLUMNS............................. 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 30 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by the Caribbean Americans for Community Involvement and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will be held Monday, Jan. 17 starting at 10 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. “This is our 20th annual celebration,” Hildreth Stoddart-Brown with the CAFCI Cultural Committee told the Town-Crier. “We do have entertainment, but at the same time, we bring back the consciousness of Dr. Martin Luther King’s idea of a type of peace, love and unity. We want especially young people today, and people who are not familiar with Martin Luther King Jr., to bring back those memories, and also to bring back consciousness of the people of what should be happening in their lives each and every day. Activities revolve around that.”

Due to COVID-19 concerns, meet-and-greet activities will be restricted, but a full schedule of performers, speakers and cultural dancers is planned. A live stream video of the event is planned via Facebook. Guest speakers will include Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and 15th Judicial Circuit Judge Bradley G. Harper, who will give the keynote address. CAFCI Cultural Committee Chair Elet Cyris will welcome attendees, and the invocation will be by Jason Eubanks, chaplain aide to Boy Scout Troop 111. Entertainment includes performances by gospel singer Katie Gilmore, “A Tribute to a Dream” by Hildreth Stoddart-Brown, singers Steve Higgins and Casey Ortiz, a duet by Demi and Jade Master, a musical tribute by Ryan Rose

and Leonardo Rincon, and pianist Copeland Davis. Outstanding Citizen of the Year will be awarded to Port of Palm Beach Group 5 Commissioner Joseph Anderson. CAFCI thanks the Village of Royal Palm Beach for co-sponsoring the event and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council for grant funding. King, who was born Jan. 15, 1929, and assassinated on April 4, 1968, is known for leading the civil rights movement in the United States, advocating nonviolent protest against segregation and racial discrimination. King’s nonviolent doctrine was strongly influenced by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. In addition to working toward civil rights, King also spoke out against poverty and the Vietnam War. For more information about CAFCI and the MLK Day Celebration, visit www.cafcipbc.org.

Friends Of Vensly Maxime Seek Full Investigation Of RPB Teen’s Death

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Friends of a Royal Palm Beach teenager found dead in a retention pond Christmas Day gathered with leaders of the Haitian American community at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center on Friday, Jan. 7 to call for a full investigation into the troubling incident. Samuel Pierre with the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network said that the unexplained death of 14-year-old Vensly Maxime of Royal Palm Beach needs additional attention from the community. Maxime, a Crestwood Middle School student, was discovered in a lake near the recreation center on Sweet Bay Lane by family members searching for him three days after he went missing. Pierre was one of the speakers at a press conference attended by the boy’s family and local elected officials near the spot Maxime’s body was found. He went missing on

Wednesday, Dec. 22 when he did not come home from Crestwood on the last day of school before the holiday break. “We’re here to call for a full investigation around the circumstances leading to the death,” Pierre said. District 7 County Commissioner Mack Bernard said he was there not only as a county official, but as a father who grieves with the family over the loss of a loved one. “I want everyone to know that I stand with the family in requesting a full investigation of the circumstances of Vensly Maxime’s death, in order for the family to receive answers to what happened to their son and get some sort of solace,” Bernard said. State Sen. Bobby Powell (DDistrict 30) was concerned that three days went by with only limited police action until Maxime’s body was discovered by family members. He said there should be See MAXIME, page 7

Vensly Maxime’s uncle, Yvenel Clermont, speaks while comforting the teen’s mother, Cleonie Hercule.

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RPB’S YOUNG AT HEART WELCOMES NEW YEAR

Loxahatchee Groves Building Operations Move In-House

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report All building operations in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, including permitting, plan review and inspections, have moved in-house as of Monday, Jan. 3 and will be managed from Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall. The town recently took over those operations from Palm Beach County. Existing permits and plan review packages approved by the town and submitted to the county will remain with Palm Beach County. “There are three ways to interact with building services,” Town Manager Jamie Titcomb told the Town-Crier. “Completely online — all our forms, procedures, what

you need to know and checklist guides are mounted on our web site — or you can come into town hall and get traditional paper forms and interact with building, permitting and code staff in person. We also have a computer terminal for public use in our front lobby.” He said the town is still working on the digital payment portals on the web site. “Right now, you still have to bring money to town hall or call to arrange credit card payment over the phone, but we’re working so that people can pay their permit and other related fees online,” Titcomb said. He added that anyone applying for permits for new construction that may involve impact fees to

Palm Beach County will still need to submit to the county for that process. “We won’t issue or process a final permit without those required fees having a receipt from the county,” Titcomb said. “That’s a statutory requirement.” He added that flood plain development assessments or applications, as well as any kind of clearing activity such as tree removal or anything that changes the topography of the land, requires permits regardless of the status of the property, including agricultural exemptions. “We are very pleased to onboard full-service building, permitting and code services in town hall for See IN-HOUSE, page 14

Royal Palm Beach’s Young at Heart Club gathered for lunch on Friday, Jan. 7 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Continuing with this season’s Explosion of Color theme, January’s color was purple. Entertainer Lou Villano sang Paul Anka songs for the appreciative crowd. Shown above are Decorating Committee members Berit Hogan, Mary Ann Robinson and Lee Messina. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

WEF, Global Dressage Festival Return For Three-Month Runs

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A virtual press conference was held Tuesday, Jan. 4 to welcome the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan Global Dressage Festival. The event featured panelists from different aspects of competition, as well as equestrian leaders talking about the upcoming horse show season in Wellington. WEF began Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, while the AGDF got underway a week later on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at PBIEC’s Equestrian Village site. Both festivals run through April 3. Panelists included 2021 U.S. Show Jumping FEI Nations Cup

Final team member Lillie Keenan; top hunter, jumper and equitation rider and trainer Patricia Griffith of Heritage Farm; Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone; AGDF Director of Sport Thomas Baur; Global Equestrian Group Commercial Director Anders Bjørnstrup; and Global Equestrian Group CEO Andreas Helgstrand. Global Equestrian Group took over ownership of the WEF showgrounds last year, and there have been a number of upgrades made to the facility since then. Stone said that the show rings have been enlarged, and new footing with underground irrigation has been added, so that water

trucks and drags are not needed in the rings. “It makes it safer, and we can have a better experience,” he said. New, taller railings have been installed around most of the rings, tents and parking have been expanded, and drainage has been improved in areas where flooding has been an issue in the past. Helgstrand said that Global Equestrian Group has found the best of the best in the jumping world to improve competition. “That’s something that we really want to develop,” Helgstrand said, as well as adding more events to the program. He explained how he first met with Equestrian Sport Produc-

Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone with rider McLain Ward and Catoki. Ward won the first Grand Prix class at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival, the $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix, held Sunday, Jan. 9. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT tions CEO Mark Bellissimo three equestrian events in Germany. or four years ago to get into the “We had many, many talks, and showgrounds and add more events in the end, I was happy and lucky that would be compatible with See WEF, page 16

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Crystal Pena Turns From Horse Riding To Mountain Biking

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Longtime Loxahatchee resident and equestrian enthusiast Crystal Pena has performed an about face on her career in the equestrian world and is now an accomplished mountain bike racer. For years, Pena, now 26, was a regular on the show jumping and barrel racing scene in the western communities, at one point operating her own equestrian services company. However, she had to sell her horses in 2019. When COVID-19 hit, in search of a hobby to fill her time, Pena purchased a mountain bike as a weekend activity. It

wasn’t until September 2020 that she really became committed to the sport. That’s when she bought her current mountain bike, a Specialized Epic. “At that moment, I knew I was hooked!” Pena recalled. There are major differences between owning a horse and owning a mountain bike, but there are some similarities, too. “The big difference between owning a horse and owning a mountain bike is that you don’t have to feed the mountain bike,” Pena joked. “However, there is maintenance required to ensure your equipment is working properly. And to be successful while

riding a horse or a mountain bike, balance and athleticism are very important.” After taking up the sport of mountain biking, Pena has established herself as a proven and passionate participant in the competitive world of mountain bike racing. In a short period of time, she has also racked up some impressive wins. This past December, Pena became the Women’s Cat 2 Florida state champion in mountain biking. In fact, of the 12 mountain bike races she entered last year, she won nine of them. Each race lasts anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours.

Local rider Crystal Pena makes her way through a mountain bike course. PHOTO BY ID CREATIVE STUDIO

“I felt uneasy about racing at the beginning, as I had been riding for only nine months,” Pena said. One of the keys to her early success has been the role of her Miami-based coach Freddy Viera, owner of F2 Performance Lab. “He has really helped me to get where I am now,” Pena said. “We work on interval training, endurance and building upper body strength.” Pena’s success has attracted the attention of more people than her fellow competitors. “As a professional photographer for more than four decades, seeing Crystal just explode onto the scene and commanding possession of the top podium in most of the races she entered was extraordinarily impressive,” said Donn Ingemie, a Naples, Florida-based photographer. “Shooting cycling as long as I have, I’m fortunate to have friends who are national champions and recently medaled Olympians. I can’t recall someone breaking into the sport and dominating as much as she has. Crystal is an athlete to watch.” This year, Pena will be moving up to a more competitive level on the mountain biking circuit. While it’s easy to find venues where people are perfecting the art of passing a football, shooting a basketball, hitting a baseball, kicking a soccer ball or fielding a softball, mountain biking venues are not as commonplace, especially in South Florida. “Some of our local Palm Beach County trails include West Delray Regional Park, Dyer Park in

In a short period of time, Crystal Pena has gone from mountain biking novice to Florida state champion. PHOTO BY DONN INGEMIE Palm Beach Gardens, Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Jupiter and Pinehurst in Greenacres,” said Pena, who works as an outside sales rep for City Electric Supply’s Marine Division. The competitive venues for mountain biking are sprinkled around the state. “Some of the trails I’ve competed at are located in Ocala, Gainesville, Tallahassee and Lakeland,” Pena said. One of Pena’s more immediate goals is to visit the mountain biking paths in one of the hotbeds of mountain biking in the U.S. — Bentonville, Arkansas. While there are Olympic dreams to chase in show jumping, mountain biking is also in the Olympic rotation.

Pena admitted that she is chasing that Olympic dream, but perhaps not as soon as the 2024 games in Paris. “I’m always shooting for the top,” Pena said. “But I have to gain more experience. I have a long way to go.” While watching the Olympic mountain bikers compete in Tokyo last summer, she envisioned herself one day competing at that level. Don’t be surprised to see her climb to the top of mountain biking, perhaps sooner rather than later. If you want to follow Pena’s mountain biking adventures on social media, she can be found on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @TheeCrystalP.

No Need For March Vote After Martinez Gets Open Westlake Seat

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report There will be no Westlake City Council election in March now that Frank Costoya Jr. has withdrawn from the Seat 2 race, leaving Julian Martinez as the only remaining candidate for the seat. Kara Crump, who currently holds Seat 2, is not seeking reelection. She has been on the council since 2016 but is not a current Westlake resident, something now required. That means that as of March, Seat 3 Councilman John Paul O’Connor will be the only current incumbent left on the council, though he will move into the mayor’s seat.

O’Connor, who currently serves as vice mayor, was unopposed for the top job. When he becomes mayor in March, Seat 3 will have to be filled — most likely through appointment by the newly seated council. “I don’t really foresee any rough spots,” City Manager Kenneth Cassel said. “It just means a lot of communication by staff [to the new council members] to get them up to speed. The group has a good grasp of their role.” Martinez, 33, was born in Sunrise and has been with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue for six years, where he works as a driver/operator. He bought in Westlake on the

first day that houses were put on the market in 2018. When he first filed to run, Martinez said one of his top goals is to “help incentivize a healthy lifestyle” and “protect green space.” “Westlake is an advanced city that is always looking to the future,” he said in November. “I just love the vision for the city and want to help carry that forward.” Three candidates initially filed for the Seat 2 race before the Nov. 9 deadline: Costoya, 62, a Meadowlark Court resident who works as an architect; Martinez, who lives on Buttonbush Drive; and Pilar Elena Valle Ron, a Whippoorwill Circle resident who

works as an intensive care nurse at Palms West Hospital. However, former Councilman Patric Paul resigned his Seat 1 position on Nov. 1, leaving a vacancy for the council to fill. On Nov. 22, the council expressed its desire to fill the seat with one of the candidates already qualified to run in the Seat 2 election. “I think we have a pool of candidates to choose from,” said O’Connor at the Nov. 22 meeting. “These three candidates stepped up to the plate and went through the qualifying process. It’s not an easy task to qualify.” On Dec. 6, the existing council members heard from all three Seat

2 candidates and selected Valle Ron for the vacant Seat 1. Both Costoya and Martinez previously had said they intended to stay in the Seat 2 race, no matter whom the council selected for Seat 1. “I was very specific about how I wanted the council vote to be taken,” O’Connor later said. “I did not want ranked voting, because I did not want the vote to become a tacit endorsement [for Seat 2].” In the end, O’Connor made the motion to appoint Valle Ron, and Crump seconded the motion. Citing the need for gender diversity on the council, among other reasons, the motion carried 4-0.

On Dec. 9, three days after that vote, Costoya officially withdrew from the race. Neither Martinez nor Costoya could be reached for comment. Valle Ron will officially take her seat at the council’s first meeting of 2022, set for Tuesday, Jan. 18. Also stepping down in March are Seat 4 Councilwoman Katrina Long-Robinson and Mayor Roger Manning. Both came onto the council at or near the city’s incorporation in 2016. Greg Langowski, a Goldfinch Circle resident, was the only candidate to file to replace LongRobinson and will take over Seat 4 in March.

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LGLA Plans Jan. 27 Forum For Lox Groves Council Candidates

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will hold a candidates’ forum on Thursday, Jan. 27 for the upcoming municipal election. The meeting is open to the public and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church, located at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd. In the Tuesday, March 8 election, two seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council are being contested. Longtime resident Paul Coleman is challenging Mayor Robert Shorr for Seat 4, and former Councilman Todd McLendon is challenging Vice Mayor Laura Danowski for Seat 2. “We haven’t picked the moderator yet,” LGLA Vice President Virginia Standish told the Town-Crier. “We’re trying to find someone who is mutually agreeable to all parties. We are going to try to have it recorded, so that anyone who is not able to attend may hear it also.”

The public is welcome to submit questions for candidates to info@ mylgla.com, or they may be called in to Marge Herzog at (561) 8189114. The Town-Crier spoke to the four candidates last November about their campaigns. Danowski was elected in 2019, defeating McLendon in his bid for a second three-year term. She is running for re-election based on the accomplishments of the past three years, with the council and town staff working as a team. She pointed out that the council has approved almost $2 million in road surfacing and drainage project repair since she has been on the council, and in November enacted a three-year plan to fund continued road surfacing and maintenance. Danowski said that other achievements include term limits for council members, five-day town hall access for residents, installing an in-house building

official and code enforcement personnel, and the purchase of new equipment for the public works department. The town returned to a five-day workweek after Town Manager Jamie Titcomb was hired, replacing Underwood Management Services Group. The town has also held numerous community events, cleanups, parades and fundraisers. If re-elected, Danowski wants to keep up the momentum on road surfacing and repairs. McLendon served on the council from 2016 to 2019, when he was defeated by Danowski. Also elected at the time were Shorr and former Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey, who was defeated by Councilwoman Marianne Miles last year. McLendon said that Danowski is a follower not a leader, and that there has been a lack of transparency over the past three years, pointing out that the council has approved more than $1 million in

expenditures that have not been on the agenda. He added that the council has purchased equipment for the utilities department but appears to have a hard time keeping employees to operate it. McLendon said the town has enacted a public relations department but lacks employees in other important areas. He is also unhappy with the day-to-day maintenance of the town. McLendon is self-employed and has an exotic bird farm that he maintains, as well as a computer-related business. Coleman, 47, is a public building inspector for Palm Beach County. He has been in construction and retail management all his life. Married to wife Kristi for 23 years, they have a 15-year-old daughter Keelin. He has lived in the same house in Loxahatchee Groves since he was two years old. He is concerned about the development of Loxahatchee Groves

and the direction it is going and feels that he can help move the town in a direction that’s good for all the residents. Coleman’s father, Tim, who passed away several years ago, served on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors. The old LGWCD has now been taken over by the town as its public works department. Coleman feels that previous boards, as well as the old LGWCD board, applied a Band-Aid approach to problem solving and needs to address things more proactively. He added that development and population growth to the north and west needs to be addressed to ensure those changes don’t change the face of Loxahatchee Groves. Shorr said that he ran in 2019 to get the community more involved in the town. Since he was elected, the town has held a Fourth of July parade, two Veterans Day parades and veteran ceremonies, as well as

several town cleanups, a council chili cookoff, coffee with the mayor, coffee with the sheriff and holiday food baskets. Shorr also started an annual trail ride two years ago to raise money for the town’s scholarship fund. Shorr noted that over the last three years, the town has built up the road base for 20 miles of dirt road and laid down more than nine miles of paving. He further noted that the millage rate of 3.0 has remained the same for several years, the assessment has remained at $200 an acre and waste disposal at $450 per residence. The town has also increased its reserves to $950,000 over the past three years, he said, adding that the town has zero current debt, retired old debt and paved the OGEM segments. Shorr also noted that the town upgraded to a new energy-efficient canal pump on F Road, the only pump that supplies water to the town during the dry season.

Wellington Board Supports Bicycle, Multimodal Pathway Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended approval Wednesday, Jan. 12 of an ordinance amending the mobility element of the village’s comprehensive plan, updating the pedestrian pathway map, bicycle lanes map and adding a multi-modal pathways map. Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell said the original map was adopted in 2015. “Prior to that, we had been working with the village and the Acme Improvement District on various plan approvals in keeping up with our overall recreational programs associated with pedestrian pathways,” O’Dell said. “Since

2015, we’ve actually engaged in a program where we seek to improve pathways, bicycle lanes, and now we are also seeking pathway improvements for golf carts.” A golf cart ordinance was adopted this past year and goes into effect on March 28. “Tonight, before you is a request… to modify the maps located within the mobility element of the comprehensive plan, which is to fix the pedestrian pathways across the network, the multimodal pathway network and the bicycle lanes,” O’Dell said. He explained that the program is reviewed every five years. “We’re looking now from 2022 to 2026,” he said. “We have roughly nine miles of bicycle lanes that we will be constructing, 3.8 miles

of multimodal pathways, some additional ‘share the road’ signs and some crosswalks that we’ve been working on, as well as some bench, seating and covered areas.” O’Dell said the village has budgeted about $9.2 million for the projects, of which $3.8 million in grant funding has been obtained through the Transportation Planning Agency. “We will be seeking additional dollars,” he said. Four projects have been funded through the TPA. Two are multimodal pathway projects. One is on the C-2 Canal adjacent to Binks Forest Drive, and the other is along the C-8 Canal on Stribling Way just east of the power lines. The two bicycle lane projects are along Greenview Shores Blvd. from Wellington Trace to Binks

Forest Drive, and another along Greenbriar Blvd. from Greenview Shores Blvd. to Aero Club Drive. O’Dell explained that the projects will complete a 6.4-mile loop of bicycle pathways and will connect to an existing 7-mile multipurpose pathway system that was built along Aero Club Drive, Binks Forest Drive and Flying Cow Road. “Those are the main pieces of the next five years,” he said. “In addition to that, we’ll be adding some shoulder widening on Aero Club Drive. That work will begin this year.” Wellington Trace and Stribling Way are also proposed for shoulder widening. Share the Road signs will be looked at for Ousley Farms Road, Paddock Drive, Binks Forest

Drive and Pierson Road, as well as striping improvements and shelters and benches. O’Dell added that future projects will include implementation of improvements related to the golf cart ordinance. He said that the Wellington Village Council has also given direction to continue looking at widening pathways from 8 feet to 10 feet and 12 feet where possible. “We’ll continue to seek to improve our pathway projects, as well as our roadways,” he said, adding that three multimodal pathway bridges are proposed similar to an existing one that crosses the C-1 Canal at Binks Forest Drive leading to Flying Cow Road. “This is our first bridge that we put in for a pathway system that

we did about four years ago, so we have planned a program to do three more of them,” O’Dell said. “One will be on the C-8 Canal, which is near Palm Beach Little Ranches, and then two down on Flying Cow Road, one at the C-23 Canal at the west corner of Palm Beach Point, and then one about midway of Palm Beach Point.” He said the updates to the circulation plan reflect the improvements and priorities intended to enhance bicycle safety, travel and expand on multimodal pathways that will aid residents on their travel experiences throughout the village. PZA Board Member Salvatore Van Casteren made a motion to recommend approval of the ordinance, which carried unanimously.

Palm Beach County Will Receive At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At the Palm Beach County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4, County Administrator Verdenia Baker announced the pending receipt of about 45,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits from the State of Florida.

The kits will be distributed at county test centers, which are reporting about 30 percent positive results and waiting lines of up to two hours or more. “It is crucial to us that we get tested, but more importantly that we get vaccinated,” Baker said. “In light of the recent demand for

COVID-19 testing in Palm Beach County, I want to share with you today that Palm Beach County is working with our partners, the Palm Beach County Health Department, the state, as well as the Healthcare District that we have maintained a significant number of testing locations and opening

Educational And Entertaining Robots Will Be Featured At The 2022 South Florida Fair

The 2022 South Florida Fair will be “Rockin’ Robots” for 17 days Jan. 14-30, offering its fullfledged traditional offerings that guests have come to enjoy. Theme-related happenings will be showcased throughout the 110th event, including largerthan-life-sized robots, interactive robotic activities, fun robots, bot battles, and robotics in agriculture, manufacturing, education and science. The Robot Zoo is designed for children of all ages to explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots and discover how real animals work in this 2,500-squarefoot touring exhibit. The exhibit reveals the magic of nature as a master engineer. Seven robot animals and more than a dozen hands-on activities illustrate real-life characteristics, such as how a chameleon changes colors, a giant squid propels itself and a fly walks on the ceiling. The larger-than-life-sized animated robots also include a rhinoceros, platypus and a giant squid with 18-foot tentacles. A house fly with a 10-foot wingspread also is featured, along with a grasshopper and a bat.

Cutaways expose the animals’ insides as a host of easily recognizable machine parts and gadgets, such as shock absorbers and pumps, that demonstrate what makes animals work. The Robot Zoo provides new insights and hands-on fun for discovering just how animals work. Robot Ruckus, the largest combat robot competition in the United States, will take place at the fair, including robots from 150 grams to 250-pound heavyweights where participants will operate their own custom-designed, remote-controlled machines in a 40-foot-by60-foot rink. Demonstrations will take place all week long, allowing guests to see the action and meet their favorite Battlebots teams as seen on TV. Competition of the TV teams will be featured at Robot Ruckus on the last weekend of the fair. Movia Robotics builds systems and software to help children on the autism spectrum learn and grow using robotic technology. Movia will bring a “family” of friendly robots — Kebbi, Misty, iPal and NAO — entertaining children and adults with autism and other special needs.

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Rock-It the Robot talks, walks and rocks! At nine feet tall, Rock-It is the ultimate galactic ambassador of goodwill whose mission is to greet and mingle with as many earthlings as possible. It’s a bit of a romantic and loves to lip-sync to vocals as fairgoers are serenaded. Max Power walks, talks, dances and more, creating an instant party wherever he shows up, whether by itself or with its music pumping and mini monster truck, Nitro. Oscar The Robot provides laughter and creates memories while roaming the fairgrounds. Robot Rangers are two sevenfoot-tall energetic robots, full of spark, hardy high-fives and witty conversation. Guests will find them around the Agriplex and the midway. The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions Inc. Located at 9067 Southern Blvd. at the South Florida Fairgrounds, the 2022 South Florida Fair kicked off with a ride-a-thon on Jan. 13. The full fair will open Jan. 14 and continue through Jan. 30. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit www. southfloridafair.com.

of public and private testing sites in the county.” During the most recent surge over the past two weeks, three more testing sites have been opened, she said. “Nine testing sites are now open in Palm Beach County,” she said, adding that more than 160 private testing sites are open and listed on the county web site at www. pbcgov.org/coronavirus. “We want to encourage people not to just go to public sites, but to also utilize the private sites,” Baker said, adding that the county is about to receive private, in-home testing kits. “Miami-Dade and Broward [counties] both received theirs last week. It is my understanding that we do not have them in hand as of yet, but we are on for a total of about 45,000 test kits that will come from the state.” She added that about half were due in that day. Baker explained that the county is preparing to make the home test kits available at its testing sites, adding that she was looking for

Coffman said more money could be allocated through abbreviated federal guidelines similar to FEMA, but it would still have to go through a process to see that the guidelines are followed. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron said that the county testing sites are busy. “We have been working with the municipalities where they are located,” Bonlarron said. “We’ve had pretty long lines at most of our sites.” He added that the numbers have gone up exponentially at most of the testing sites, with waiting times of up to two-and-a-half hours. “We have a lot of people out there looking to get testing,” Bonlarron said. Commissioner Melissa McKinlay made a motion to declare that an emergency situation exists in regard to testing in Palm Beach County, and to authorize the county administrator and staff to purchase at-home testing kits, spending up to $500,000 at an estimated $25 each. The motion carried 7-0.

RPB Jewish Center Raising Funds To Improve Security After Vandalism Incident

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach is currently holding a fundraiser to pay for security improvements after signs at the temple were vandalized on Nov. 27, right before the Chanukah holiday. “It was graffiti on the front two monuments as you first come into the campus,” Rabbi Zevi Schtroks told the Town-Crier, adding that Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies were the first to discover the damage. “They were here before we got here.” Schtroks said that he was informed by Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto that the individuals responsible have been caught. “Hopefully, it won’t be ongoing,” he said. “However, we’re doing a fundraiser to help security over here, to have better lighting

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board direction to purchase additional home test kits. “We are aware that the federal government will be opening a portal,” she said. “You can contact the federal government, and they will ship them to your house, in addition to the ones that we will distribute at our distribution sites, once we get them from the state. I have requested 250,000 from the state. Hopefully, those 45,000 they are committed to thus far is just the beginning of that 250,000.” Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth pointed out that the at-home testing kits would not supply recorded results that the county gets when people go to public sites. “That’s going to be a weakness,” Weinroth said. “People also may or may not get the most accurate results as compared to drive-up results.” He asked if more funding could be made available to purchase kits than the almost $200,000 available to the county administrator currently. County Attorney Denise

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outside, better signage and other things such as cameras.” Schtroks thanked everyone who joined in a security meeting held in December, sharing comments and suggestions. “This is also the time to thank our security volunteers who help bring safety to everyone who visits the Chabad Jewish Center,” he said. Fred Jalazo is the facility’s security coordinator. If anyone has concerns or suggestions that they would like to bring to the attention of the security team, they can e-mail Jalazo at security@ jewishroyalpalm.com. Schtroks said that the Chabad Jewish Center hosts many programs for the local community, with people attending daily. “We need to be able to continue providing our services to the community while ensuring the safety of our community,” he said. “In

order to maintain and improve the security, we will need to increase our security measures.” He said a group of donors will be matching every dollar donated until it reaches its fundraising goal. To reach the fundraising site, visit www.charidy.com/empowerourcommunity. “Please consider partnering with our Chabad Jewish Center by making a donation,” Schtroks said. “Together, we will be able to improve our security and continue providing services in a secure environment. You may use this opportunity to have your donation dedicated to honor someone of your choice.” The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach, located at 129 Sparrow Drive, is dedicated to serving all Jews in the community. For more information, visit www. jewishroyalpalm.com.

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FLAGS FOR THE CURE EVENT RAISES MONEY FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY The annual Flags for the Cure flag football tournament was held Thursday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 9 at Acreage Community Park. A survivor and caregiver walk was held Saturday, Jan. 8 as part of the event. The morning also honored those people who have lost their cancer fight. The annual event raises funds for the American Cancer Society. This year’s tournament raised approximately $35,000. The event has raised $360,000 over the past 15 years. Learn more at www.flagsforthecure.com. SEE RELATED PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER STORY, PAGE 21.

Dr. Hart Collier and Lisa Noel with the donation check.

Attendees gather for a group photo with the check.

Robert and cancer survivor Jen Sylvester.

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Ryan and Lisa Hannan walked for Lisa’s sister Karen Weiler.

Survivor Edward, Jacob, Jennifer and Sierra Holley.

Referees walked to honor referee Ken Snyder, who is continuing his cancer fight.

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Council Tables Request For Land Clearing At Groves Town Center

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 4 tabled a request for a special exception on part of the Groves Town Center property to clear land east of the Aldi grocery store until it could get master developer Solar Sportsystems to report on any progress it has made with promises to the town, including cleaning up its horse trail and constructing an equine bridge. At issue was Pod B of the Groves Town Center property, located at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said the development of Groves Town Center has created some timing issues for the builders of Pod B, located just east of the existing Aldi store. “That has created some timing and synchronization issues, while moving forward on some aspects and not on others,” Titcomb said. “For some of the participants, it has created a frustration, because they are ready to move forward, but they are held up by things that are beyond their control.” Dan Woodward, president of

Royal Master Properties and managing member of Southern Palms Car Wash, was on hand to represent Pod B, which also includes a Culver’s restaurant and a dental office. He has been waiting to start work on his property. “We have been as patient as we can, waiting to be able to get going,” Woodward said. “I actually contracted for my property. I own 1.5 acres. Over two and a half years ago, I made the first contract on that. I closed just over a year ago. In my situation, it costs me thousands of dollars a month, so we’re all trying to push forward, and in the master development, there’s so many moving parts. We understand that there are so many things that need to be done.” He asked that the developers of Pod B be authorized to start land clearing and development regardless of the issues with other pods. “I know that there is an issue with the bridge somewhere on the property and to do with the horse trail,” Woodward said. “We would respectfully request that we wouldn’t be held up moving forward if the bridge is still being negotiated.” He asked that the council al-

low developers of Pod B to move forward as soon as they meet all requirements specific to that pod. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said she was disappointed that the primary developer, Solar Sportsystems, was not present, and asked how Aldi was able to get a certificate of occupancy. “I understand that these businesses are not multi-gazilliondollar businesses,” Maniglia said. “These are family businesses, most of them. How does this affect letting them continue to at least break ground and start their business? How does this affect us getting our bridge and horse trails completed?” She noted that the date had passed for the bridge to be completed, and the trails need cleaning. Town Planning Consultant Jim Fleischmann said Aldi’s certificate of occupancy was granted by Palm Beach County. “As you know, we now have our own building department, so a situation like that would be totally based on the town’s assessments, not the county’s assessments,” Fleischmann said, adding that other applicants have not applied for permits yet, and they would

be under the auspices of town planners. He explained that the Pod B applicants are only asking for the ability to get land clearing permits at this time. “All three of those properties are ready to go, with the exception of one additional attachment, which is the clearing and disposal management,” Fleischmann said. “They need to tell us how they are going to manage their clearing and how they are going to manage the disposal.” He added that the applicants are working with their land clearing company to produce a plan for the entire Pod B. “That, in my mind, does not affect any of the other approvals and permits that they need to get,” Fleischmann said. “The clearing permit on Pod B… is a decision and a permit on its own. It’s just a permit to allow them to start clearing.” Town Engineering Consultant Randy Wertepny with Keshavarz & Associates said Solar Sportsystems had obtained construction extensions for the bridge and trail maintenance due to the pandemic. Councilwoman Marianne Miles

said she felt property owners in Pod B should not be held hostage for what the master developer has agreed to with the town regarding a recreational project. “I like the horse trails,” Miles said. “I think they’re great. I’m glad they were put in. They need to be improved. We need the bridge, but that is not Pod B’s responsibility. My feeling is that we need to let them progress.” Mayor Robert Shorr said he did not favor cutting any more trees until Phase 1 of the project is complete. “You’ve got a couple of landowners eating a monthly payment, and I’m sorry,” Shorr said. “This doesn’t mean I don’t support whatever you’re going to build, but this process needs to be solved the way it was laid out in the beginning. They have not done what they were supposed to do, and they have had plenty of time.” Vice Mayor Laura Danowski, who was chairing the meeting because Shorr was attending remotely, said she was sorry to hear that the developers are using COVID-19 as an excuse not to live up to their commitments. “There have been so many

promises bandied about that are not happening,” Danowski said. “I have zero interest in compromise and renegotiation. Sadly, I am not in favor of this request, not until Solar Sportsystems does its homework and does what it needs to do… I am sorry that a small business owner is at the end of this losing stick.” Woodward said he did not see how using Pod B, which accounts for only about 5 percent of the property, would make a difference with Solar Sportsystems and pointed out that all Pod B is requesting is to begin land clearing, which would take about six weeks. “I’m not sure the [town] is going to benefit by holding us up, but I know that it’s going to hurt us,” he said. Fleischmann said he felt Solar Sportsystems might be held accountable through the maintenance agreement it has with the town. Shorr made a motion to table the issue until the council’s next meeting to give the master developer the opportunity to report to the council. The motion carried 5-0.

Due To Virus Surge, Masks Again Required In County Buildings

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The highly contagious Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is now competing with the Delta variant in the community, causing significant absenteeism among Palm Beach County employees. To combat this, Palm Beach County officials have made the wearing of facial coverings in county facilities once again man-

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continued from page 1 a requirement for law enforcement to act sooner. “As a state senator, I believe it’s time that we push legislation to make sure there are laws on the books so that if a child is sent to school and does not come back in the afternoon, there is forced action,” Powell said. “People shouldn’t have to wait to find out what has happened to their child.” Maxime’s uncle, Yvenel Clermont, said he found the teen’s body in the retention pond three days after he was reported missing. “On Thursday, we were the only ones there looking,” Clermont said. “There was no police presence. Friday, the same thing, and then on Saturday, I’m a pastor myself. I met with the family, and we asked God [for an indication] either dead or alive because we were going crazy. This is a community. This is the United States. This is my country now. I’m a citizen. I am a homeowner now. I am a father. Why did I have to do my own search until I found my own boy dead? We are asking

Wellington To Offer COVID-19 Vaccines Jan. 14

The Village of Wellington, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, will bring a mobile vaccination unit to Wellington’s Town Center on Friday, Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. The mobile unit will be parked near the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). No appointment is needed. Those interested in receiving the vaccine or booster will have the option to choose the Pfizer vaccine (ages 5 and older), Moderna vaccine (ages 18 and older) or Johnson & Johnson vaccine (ages 18 and older). A parent must be present for anyone age 17 and younger. Dates for the second shot of the vaccine will be scheduled on-site. To ensure the health and safety of testing staff and community members, the village asks that everyone wear a mask while on site. For updates on Wellington’s response to COVID-19, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/coronavirus.

datory, as of Jan. 3. In order to continue providing critical government services, and for businesses to remain open and viable, the county recommends efforts to slow the spread of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends wearing masks in public, indoor settings, particularly in areas of substantial or high community transmission, regardless of

individual vaccination status. Florida Department of HealthPalm Beach County data indicates that daily cases, the daily positivity rate and the number of cases per 100,000 are once again on the rise. In conjunction with the CDC recommendation, facial coverings/masks are now required of employees and the public while in all county-owned and leased buildings until further notice.

County property includes all county owned and county-leased buildings where Palm Beach County’s offices, divisions and departments conduct business. Law enforcement has the authority to issue a trespass warning and remove any individuals not in compliance with this policy. The federal mask requirement for county-operated transit vehicles and in Palm Beach Inter-

for a full investigation. That is all we are asking. Somebody did this, and we need to find out who. We called. We did everything. Nobody did anything until we found him ourselves. This is not fair.” The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is now actively investigating Maxime’s death. During an initial investigation, detectives learned that Maxime and a friend met up after school on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Soon after, according to the friend, Maxime

started to not feel well, so the friend told detectives that they began walking home. For unknown reasons, Maxime began to act in an unusual manner. The teens separated, with the friend continuing home, and Maxime remained behind in the area of the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. He was not seen again until his body was discovered on Christmas Day. In conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Exam-

iner’s Office, the PBSO’s preliminary investigative findings have not revealed any signs of trauma or injury. Foul play is not currently suspected, and initial findings indicate that Maxime may have suffered a medical episode prior to entering the water. This investigation is continuing and ongoing. Anyone who may have additional information is urged to contact Detective J. Gomez at (561) 688-4052 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

facial coverings for employees in two weeks. While strongly encouraged by the school district, masks remain optional for students, due primarily to a new state law that prohibits school districts from mandating facial coverings for students. Learn more about COVID-19 mitigation efforts in Palm Beach County at www.pbcgov.com/ coronavirus.

County Commissioner Mack Bernard addresses the crowd.

Samuel Pierre with the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network speaks at the press conference about the death of 14-year-old Vensly Maxime. PHOTOS BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

State Sen. Bobby Powell calls for changes in Florida law.

NEWS BRIEFS chance to battle the school’s chess coaches, find new opponents, and there will be crafts for siblings who are not ready to participate in a full game. Chess is an integral part of the Franklin Academy curriculum and is an excellent way to learn to focus, analyze problems, plan and execute solutions, and learn decision making skills that will help students throughout their life. Studies have demonstrated that students who have completed a course in chess have shown significant improvement in science, mathematics, critical thinking and social skills. At Franklin, chess is offered as one of the special rotations for grades K through 5, and as an elective option for grades 6 through 8. It is also offered as an after-school club and as a competitive team that competes against other schools in local, regional and national tournaments. Learn more about Franklin Academy’s chess program and other school programs at www. franklin-academy.org.

Lifeguard Class Franklin At Wellington Academy To Host Complex Free Chess Expo Aquatics The Wellington Aquatics ComJan. 22 At Mall plex will host an American Red

On Saturday, Jan. 22, Franklin Academy’s Boynton Beach campus will host a free Chess Expo at the Mall at Wellington Green. The event will take place in the mall’s center court area from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to all ages, and registration is not necessary. Participants will have the

national Airport also remains in effect. A more limited mask mandate was enacted by the School District of Palm Beach County once schools re-opened on Wednesday, Jan. 5. The district reinstated a facial covering requirement for all employees, vendors and visitors while they are indoors. The superintendent will re-evaluate the need for

Cross lifeguard certification class this month. Learn the skills you need to score an amazing summer job or begin a fun and exciting career as a professional lifeguard. The class teaches entry-level participants the expertise needed to prevent, recognize and respond

to aquatic emergencies, and to provide care until EMS personnel arrive. Wellington’s lifeguard certification class will take place Thursday, Jan. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 21 from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must be able to attend all four class dates to complete the certification. To register, participants must be at least 15 years of age and be able to swim 300 yards continuously; swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound weight from a water depth of 10 feet, swim it 20 yards back to the starting point and exit the pool in under 1 minute, 40 seconds; tread water using legs only for two minutes; and exit the water without using a ladder or step. The registration fee is $235 and includes the lifeguarding course, certification and American Red Cross course materials. To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex at 12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd. or call (561) 791-4770 for more information. Space is limited, so register today. For more information about the Wellington Aquatics Complex, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ aquatics.

Talented Teen Club Celebrates Mentoring Month

The Talented Teen Club will celebrate National Mentoring Month with the Push for Girls and Boys Leadership Academy Mentoring

Program at the Royal Palm Beach library. January is National Mentoring Month, and this year, the Talented Teen Club is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more young people with caring adults by targeting middle and high school girls and boys offerings in schools, and Saturdays with entrepreneurs and community leaders. Components include entrepreneurship, school and/or career preparation and work-based learning experiences, youth development and leadership, personal mission statements, and mentor/mentee goal setting and vision-casting. The Talented Teen Club strives to reach, teach, guide and inspire underserved youth toward healthy ways of living. “Our children are our biggest investment,” said Shawn HoHingKing, president of the Talented Teen Club. National Mentoring Research shows that mentors play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible choices, attend and engage in school, and reduce or avoid risky behavior. In turn, these young people are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college; 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities; 78 percent more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities; and more than twice as likely to say they’ve held a leadership position in a club or sports team. Yet the same research shows that one in three young people will grow up without a mentor. National Mentoring Month is

the time of year where engagement from community members interested in becoming a mentor is highest. This year, with the support of the mentoring community, the Talented Teen Club is encouraging the public to go beyond just digital engagement and become involved in real life. Mentoring relationships are at their best when connections are made between a caring adult and a young person who knows that someone is there to help guide them through life choices. Locally, the Talented Teen Club will host the Push for Girls and Boys Leadership Academy on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Royal Palm Beach Library, located at 500 Civic Center Way. National Mentoring Month is led by Mentor, the national unifying champion of the mentoring movement. To learn more about the role mentoring plays in the community, and to find volunteer opportunities, visit www.talentedteenclub.org or send an e-mail to shawn_king@ talentedteenclub.org.

Wellington Plans Neighborhood Watch Seminars

Wellington’s Neighborhood Watch team invites residents to sign up for upcoming seminars offered each month. These educational seminars are free to attend and will take place via the Zoom platform. Registration is open on the village’s web site. Seminars include: “The Move Over Law” on Jan. 18 at 5 p.m.;

“Invasive Fish and Wildlife” on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.; “Poison Control” on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.; “Golf Cart Ordinance” on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.; “Cybersecurity” on March 9 at 5:30 p.m.; “Distracted Driving” on April 13 at 5:30 p.m.; “Mosquito Spraying” on May 11 at 5 p.m.; and Animal Care & Control on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Learn more about Wellington’s Neighborhood Watch Program by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov/ neighborhoodwatch.

Holiday Hours At Wellington Parks

Wellington’s Village Park gym, the Wellington Aquatics Complex and the Wellington Community Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. The Wellington Tennis Center will be open for normal hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The following parks will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Olympia Park, Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, Tiger Shark Cove Park (ballfields), Tiger Shark Cove Playground, Village Park (outside areas and restrooms only), the Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24) and Wellington Green Park. Scott’s Place Playground and Greenview Shores Park will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Wellington Community Park will be open normal hours, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on Wellington parks and facilities, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

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Better Than Ezra To Headline Garlic Fest, Returning To Wellington Feb. 12-13

Garlic Fest recently announced a headliner change due to scheduling conflicts when the popular festival returns to Wellington next month. The well-known band Better Than Ezra is the new headliner of the “Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida,” set for Saturday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 13 at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. Better Than Ezra is best known for their 1993 multi-platinum album Deluxe and the 1995 single “Good,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The international award-winning two-day festival will take place Valentine’s Day weekend at the Village Park Athletics Complex. The festival will showcase its world-renowned Gourmet Alley, full beer and liquor bars, a free kids zone, live music all weekend long, and more than 180 eclectic exhibitors selling art, products and homemade goods. The two-day festival is a foodie’s paradise with mouth-watering garlicky goodies. Attendees can get their garlic-fill at Gourmet

Alley featuring more than 100 garlic-infused menu items. Give your taste buds a shock from garlic ice cream to the signature dish, flaming garlic shrimp scampi. New this year is the free kids zone. For the first time in Garlic Fest history, children’s activities and games are free of charge, allowing parents to kick back and enjoy garlic goodies while kids enjoy a 22-foot interactive human foosball game, the Everglades obstacle course, the battle axe game, Jacob’s ladder and more. Also new this year is the Love Stinks Singles Meet-Up Lounge. Valentine’s Day got you down this year? Love will not be the only thing wafting through the air this Valentine’s Day weekend. In true Garlic Fest fashion, love stinks! Singles are invited to band together in the exclusive Love Stinks tent. Featuring fun ice-breaker questions, a covered bar, seating and a private bartender where singles may just find their one true love. Want to join the fun? Sign-up at www.garlicfestfl.com/ love-stinks. In addition to great food and new headliner, Garlic Fest has

brought national and international performers to grace its stages for the past 22 years. This year, Garlic Fest will showcase a mix of local bands and national touring musicians who are happy to be back on stage. On Saturday, attendees can rock out with alternative classics by Red NOT Chili Peppers, a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, and enjoy multi-Platinum Award-winning artist Better Than Ezra. On Sunday, garlic fans can sing-along with a variety of artists, ending the weekend on a high note with Earth to Mars: The Bruno Mars Experience, a Bruno Mars tribute band. In addition to these great acts, local artists from all over Florida will perform both days of the festival. The full entertainment lineup can be viewed at www. garlicfestfl.com. Founded by a group of local folks looking to establish a fundraising source for local nonprofit organizations, the 23-year-old event continues to employ volunteer organizations to staff the event, raising more than $670,000 to date.

728 Area Code Coming To Palm Beach County Later This Year

A new 728 area code has been announced for Palm Beach County that will serve the same geographic boundaries as the 561 area code. Approved in December 2021 by the Florida Public Service Commission, the new area code overlay will extend the supply of telephone numbers in the area. Existing customers will keep their current telephone numbers, but new customers, or requests for additional lines, will be assigned the new area code. Everyone will now dial the area code plus the seven-digit phone number to make local calls (10-digit dialing). “Florida is fortunate to have great weather, a healthy economy and a growing population — especially in beautiful Palm Beach County,” PSC Chair Andrew Giles Fay said. “As a result of Florida’s

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growth and the depletion of 561 phone numbers, the commission has approved an additional area code to satisfy the growing consumer demand.” To prepare for 10-digit dialing, the PSC encourages residents to ensure that all relevant equipment recognize the new 728 area code as a valid area code and to begin programming 10-digit telephone numbers. Examples of such equipment are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, stored telephone numbers in mobile and cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, safety alarm and security systems and gates, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions. Phone numbers in Florida and

throughout the United States are governed by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator. In April 2021, NANPA forecasted a need for 561 area code relief. An industry meeting was held in October 2021, and NANPA then filed a petition with the PSC favoring the “all-services distributed overlay plan.” A virtual workshop was held in November 2021 by the PSC staff to hear from affected customers. For more information about the area code changes, the commission has released a Consumer Assistance Summary that details these changes. Residents can also contact their local telephone carrier or call the PSC’s customer assistance line at (800) 342-3552. For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

Annual Boys & Girls Club Wellington Dinner Dance Rescheduled For April 22

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County recently announced Friday, April 22 as the new date for the highly anticipated 34th annual Wellington Dinner Dance. The event’s time, location and offerings will remain the same, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. The new date, changed from Friday, Jan. 7, is precautionary due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across South Florida. Proceeds from the annual event benefit critical programming at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. This year’s event will have special meaning, as it will also honor the legacy of Neil Hirsch, who passed away in June 2021. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour including hors d’oeuvres and a specialty cocktail from the High Goal Luxury Gin liquor line donated by celebrity polo player Nic Roldan. HyRyZe Band will perform live, while guests enjoy a vintage circus. Wellington Club members will perform a dance and circus act while guests enjoy a sit-down dinner. This year’s Dinner Dance chairs include Georgina Bloomberg, Dr. Eduardo Jusino and Dr. Ana Ferwerda, and John and Julie Kime. Honorary chairs include Dr. Ed-

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Ramos, Ranjita Sharma, Sandra Stella, Christine Vergari, Jenna Zorn, Ana Ferwerda and Beatriz De La Rua. For more information, contact Elena Corsano at (646) 209-6965 or ecorsano@bgcpbc.org. For details about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www. bgcpbc.org.

School District’s Graduation Rate Climbs To Historic High

The graduation rate for the Class of 2021 in Palm Beach County’s district-operated schools climbed to a historic high of 95.9 percent, according to the Florida Department of Education. This rate represents an increase from the 94.4 percent graduation rate at district-operated schools in 2020. The district’s overall graduation rate, including charter schools, is 91 percent, up from 90.2 percent. The school district’s graduation rate, which was released on Jan. 4, continues to outpace the state’s average of 90.1 percent, and exceeded the graduation rates of five of the other six large urban school districts statewide.

All but one of the district’s 24 high schools have a graduation rate of 90 percent or higher. Eighteen high schools graduated in excess of 95 percent of their students. Seminole Ridge and William T. Dwyer high schools increased more than five points, while Suncoast High School had a 100 percent graduation rate. The district also continues to close the achievement gap. During the five-year period from 2017 to 2021, the number of graduates increased by 9.7 percentage points for Black students, 5.7 percent for Hispanic students and 3.8 percent for White students. Also notable over the last five years is the 15.7 percent increase in

the graduation rate among English language learners and students with disabilities, which increased by 12.5 percent. “I’m extremely proud of our students, teachers, school administrators, the school board and the entire team, as well as parents and community partners for their outstanding work and support during the unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic,” School Superintendent Mike Burke said. “Although our challenges continue, our district is committed to educating, affirming and inspiring each student to achieve post-graduate success and be prepared for the global workforce.”

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YOUNG AT HEART WELCOMES NEW YEAR WITH LUNCH AT CULTURAL CENTER

Royal Palm Beach’s Young at Heart Club gathered for lunch on Friday, Jan. 7 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Continuing with this season’s Explosion of Color theme, January’s color was purple. Entertainer Lou Villano sang Paul Anka songs for the appreciative crowd. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Decorating Committee members Berit Hogan, Mary Ann Robinson and Lee Messina. Lou Villano sings Paul Anka songs.

Alice and C.S. Stern were honored for their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara with Mary Kaminski.

Marie Loverso, Sandy Rubin and Harry Levitt.

Hospitality Chair Dolly Hughes with Carolyn Hmara and Barbara Stafirn.

Joan Ditmaris, Selma Waters, George Peltzmacher, Iris Levin and Richie Carmine.

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VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE Voter Registration Book Closing for the March 8, 2022, municipal election is 5:00 p.m., February 7, 2022. Voter registration forms are available in the Village Clerk’s office. If you think you may have been removed from the active voters list for any reason whatsoever, contact the Supervisor of Elections office at 561-656-6200 for confirmation of your voting status in Palm Beach County. Noticed by Diane DiSanto, MMC, Village Clerk

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Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk Returns Jan. 29

The Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk is returning in-person to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Jan. 29. The annual event brings together a community of hope and compassion to raise funds to save lives from breast cancer. Funds raised support Komen’s advocacy, research investments and support of people facing breast cancer today, ensuring that everyone can get the care they need to live. This year’s event is a hybrid:

you can participate in-person or on your own. Registration opens at 7 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. The walk itself starts at 10 a.m. at the Meyer Amphitheater, located at 104 Datura Street in West Palm Beach. Taking part in the event will be the Susan G. Komen team, volunteers, thousands of participants and the 2022 Ford Warriors in Pink. The event chair is Elizabeth Hamma of Hubbard Radio.

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continued from page 1 the Town of Loxahatchee Groves,” Titcomb said. “One of the advantages of this is that we will no longer be parsing out different parts and pieces of the inspection and building process to other agencies. We can make the permitting process more timely and efficient, and keep costs down in the execution of the permitting process for applicants.” He added that the town encourages pre-construction meetings for major applications. “In fact, they are required in most cases,” Titcomb said. “We pay our senior staff, our professionals like our building officials, our planner and our engineer, to have a pre-conversation with ap-

plicants on what they are trying to do and assist them in streamlining and troubleshooting to make the process shorter, less costly and more efficient.” He noted that some major projects underway will continue to process under county conditions until they reach a logical point to change. “Essentially, anything new after Dec. 17 will stay pretty much in-town,” Titcomb said. Inspections and code enforcement are being handled by the contractor Safebuilt, which was hired by the town in August 2021. “Hopefully, they will bring best practices and efficiencies and professionalism to the process,” Titcomb said, adding that the new process will enable the building department to pay for itself, rather than having those fees go to the county. The town is introducing a new online permitting system via GovEasy for submitting building permit applications, plan review

and inspection requests, with access to real-time status updates for applications. New completed packages can be submitted online using the town’s online building permitting portal, and all inspections resulting from permits or plan reviews submitted after Dec. 17 will be managed by the town, with no need to resubmit to Palm Beach County for permitting and inspections. The new system will enable 24/7 access to an online portal to submit applications via GovEasy and the ability to submit applications from home, office or town hall, request and schedule an inspection online, real-time access to plan review and inspection status, as well as check fees and make payments. For more information, contact Building Official Tony Giardino at (863) 464-1803 or agiardino@ loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov, or Permit Technician Jennifer Lopez at (561) 793-2418 or jlopez@loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov.

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Women Dominate Again As ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ Returns To WEF

The first Saturday Night Lights event of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival was held Saturday, Jan. 8 featuring the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. The event was a highlight of the opening week of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival. The women’s team won for the 11th time in the event’s 13-year history, and the class made its return after a hiatus in 2021. The women’s team for Battle of the Sexes consisted of team captain Kelly Soleau-Millar, Hayley Iannotti, Taylor Land, Caelinn Leahy, Samantha Mackenzie, Mia Mannis, Abigail McArdle, Jacqueline Steffens, Anna Wilks and Heather Caristo-Williams. The men’s team, led by captain Charlie Jayne, also included David Blake, Christian Coyle, Daniel Coyle, Jordan Coyle, Luis Larrazabal, Simon McCarthy, Samuel Parot Jr., Michael Tokaruk and Hardin Towell. The Battle of the Sexes consists of three phases, with the first being a Table C faults-converted speed course, where the riders go headto-head over the same course, and the one with the fastest time gains a point for their team. Following

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continued from page 1 that we could combine it,” Helgstrand said. “We had the opportunity to create something that was even more unique than what it is already. We want to invest money here, and we want to take care that Wellington remains the best place on earth for horse people.” Helgstrand noted that right now, Global Equestrian Group owns only the jumping portion but is interested in taking over dressage as well. “We will do everything possible for the dressage riders, but as long as we don’t own it, we cannot do more than what we do right now,” he said. “Hopefully, we can take over the dressage very soon.” Baur said that the AGDF Lone Star Jumper Series for Grand Prix horses, as well as the Summit Farms Future Challenge for younger horses, has returned for the third year, and a series for

the first phase, the score was tied with five points for each team. The standout was Caelinn Leahy with a scorching fast round. In the second phase, each team had three relay groups, where the three riders in the relay each did a section of the course. The women’s team gained 10 more points with two wins out of the three groups, leading 15 to 10. The final phase was a match race where riders competed over a course that mirrored itself in the ring, and they completed it at the same time. When the women won five of the first six rounds at three points each, they secured the victory, and the last four match races did not have to finish. Leahy sealed the deal for her team by taking the decisive victory over Michael Tokaruk, and the women won by a score of 30 to 13. This was women’s team captain Soleau-Millar’s first time competing in the Battle of the Sexes. She took over the role from previous captain Nicole Jayne and had assistance from men’s team captain Charlie Jayne. “It was an honor,” Soleau-Millar said. “It was some big shoes to fill from Nicole, but it was so exciting. We had an unbelievable team.

There were great young riders, upand-coming riders, professionals who have done it in the past, and we had a blast.” Soleau-Millar was the very first rider into the ring for the Battle of the Sexes, and she won her speed round over Simon McCarthy. “We’re hoping to step him up and hopefully get him into some of the two-star classes this year,” she said of her horse, owned by Rachel Wilks. “I’m very thankful that I have that, and it was very exciting. Simon, unfortunately, had a little bit of a mishap, and so my game plan changed a little. At first, I was going to go all out and do all the inside turns and leave out strides, but at the end, I just needed to do an efficient, clear round, and so it all worked out.” Soleau-Millar echoed the sentiment of many of the riders in being back in the International Arena, under the lights, with a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators. “It was amazing,” she said. “They do a fantastic job here at WEF. The energy was just incredible and so fun.” In the midway break during the Battle of the Sexes, there was a drawing for the Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity

Wellington Regional Medical Center Chief Operating Officer John Mark Atchley, Chief Executive Officer Pam Tahan and Chief Financial Officer Jermaine Bucknor with the victorious women’s team. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT WRMC sponsored this year’s “Battle of the Sexes.” Investments, to select another over the past 12 years. The selected The 2022 Winter Equestrian charity to participate in the fund- charity joining others for the event Festival runs for 13 weeks, conraising event that has distributed on Saturday, Feb. 5 is Susan G. cluding on April 3. Learn more at almost $16 million to 276 charities Komen South Florida. www.pbiec.com.

7-year-old horses has been added. Also new to the schedule are some four-star Grand Prix classes. “The main reason for adding the four stars to the schedule was that we can spread the prize money over the shows more equally than we could before when we had only the three stars,” Baur said of the additional dressage events. “It’s beneficial for the riders because they can gain more world ranking [points] at four-star events. It’s an opportunity for riders who don’t do the World Cup to still do freestyle.” Keenan said that WEF has helped her progress as a rider in recent years since she has become a professional. “Wellington is a place that I have been coming to since I was 7 years old,” she said. “I’m 25 now, so it has been a while, and it has really become our home. We are so privileged because we actually have a stable here, so it’s the one place that we can compete and also work at home. I think that is a unique advantage.” Keenan said that in addition to her top horses, she has some younger horses that she is bring-

ing up to speed. Her best horse is rehabbing right now. “I can still ride him myself every day of the week and be on top of his schedule to bring him back into sport while also pursuing my competitive goals, and it gives us an opportunity for a young professional like myself,” she said. “I’m trying to develop my business, so I can teach younger riders in the other rings and also show a fivestar in the same week.” Keenan added that it is nice to be around so many professionals at the top of their game. “Even in dressage, I started having dressage lessons in Wellington over the past couple of years, and that really sparked my interest,” she said. “Maybe I’ll do something in that world as well. It’s really a fantastic place that is pushing everyone to be their best, because that’s really what competition is.” Griffith, who owns one of the largest barns in terms of the horses that come to the competitions, said that WEF is a great place to bring horses and riders to compete. “Here there are fantastic rings, the best course designers, the jumps, the footing,” she said. “The

weather here allows us to show, no matter what. The rings have really been sustaining well with any kind of weather. We have to constantly be raising the bar because we are surrounded with such a high level of riding… If you’re stacking yourself up against the best riders week in and week out, you’re always pushing yourself to become better.” Griffith added that riders at the event know the schedule for the next 13 weeks and can pick what is important to them so they can peak at the right time, get a new, younger horse and feel there is an opportunity to move up and down, whether the competition is hunter, equitation or jumpers. “There’s a host of great classes,” she said. “For our business, it’s really important that there’s a place that you can bring all your clients, so we can bring low adult hunters, who can be fantastic owners of the sport, and they have a place to show as well.” For more information about the Winter Equestrian Festival, visit www.pbiec.com. Learn more about the AGDF at www. globaldressagefestival.com.

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New 2022 Gauntlet Of Polo Structure Opens Door To An Unprecedented Number Of Teams

Proudly hosting the Gauntlet of Polo since its debut in 2019, the United States Polo Association, USPA Global Licensing and the International Polo Club Palm Beach recently announced that nine teams will compete for the title of Gauntlet champion this year. For the first time in Gauntlet of Polo history, the competition has been thrown wide open in 2022, accepting individual team entries for all three tournaments of the high-goal series. Adding another layer to the competition with additional teams joining the rosters in March and April, the 2022 U.S. Open Polo Championship will field an astounding 20 teams for the first time in the tournament’s 118-year history. Although conceding the 2021 C.V. Whitney Cup in overtime to Park Place, Scone swept the remaining two trophies in the team’s Gauntlet debut. Both Park Place and Scone have returned with a slight change to their rosters and will compete for the Gauntlet title, which eluded them both last year. Crowned Gauntlet of Polo champions during the inaugural year, Pilot remains the only team to have raised the overall trophy and will seek to add their name to the coveted trophy for the second time in 2022. Drawing nine 10-goal players,

each representing different teams, the 2022 Gauntlet of Polo also features seven 2021 Argentine Open finalists and three players (Polito Pieres, Jeta Castagnola and Barto Castagnola) from the winning La Natividad team. Also representing women at the highest levels of the sport, Gillian Johnston and Melissa Ganzi will lead Coca-Cola and Santa Rita, respectively. After conceding his record of youngest player to win the U.S. Open Polo Championship to Poroto Cambiaso in 2021, 8-goaler Nic Roldan highlights a strong field of American professionals, which also includes Juan Bollini Jr., Nico and Lucas Escobar, Jeff Hall, Keko Magrini, Geronimo Obregon, Jason Crowder, Mackenzie Weisz and Jared Zenni, among others. Gauntlet of Polo teams signed up for all three legs — the C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship — include: Cessna with Will Johnston, Camp Campbell, Miguel Novillo Astrada and Gringo Colombres; Coca-Cola with Gillian Johnston, Nico Escobar, Nico Pieres and Julian de Lusarreta; Dutta Corp/Show+ with Timmy Dutta, Tomas Garcia del Rio, Iñaki Laprida and Joaquin Avendaño; La Fe with Louis Devaleix, Robi Bilbao, Francisco Elizalde and Lucas Diaz Alberdi; La Indiana with Stewart Armstrong, Jeff Hall,

Lucas Criado Jr., Lucas Criado and Mariano Aguerre; Park Place with Andrey Borodin, Juan Britos, Hilario Ulloa and Cody Ellis; Pilot with Curtis Pilot, Mackenzie Weisz, Facundo Pieres and Matias Torres Zavaleta; Scone with David Paradice, Keko Magrini, Poroto Cambiaso and Adolfo Cambiaso; and SD Farms with Sayyu Dantata, Lucas Escobar, Pelon Stirling and Peco Polledo. At least 11 additional teams are scheduled to join later in the series. “This year’s Gauntlet of Polo will be the most challenging ever for the nine teams that have entered all three tournaments, considering four additional teams will be vying for the USPA Gold Cup, and 11 additional teams will be part of the 20-team U.S. Open Polo Championship — the most in history,” said Chris Green of the USPA. “It doesn’t get more competitive than that!” The 2022 Gauntlet of Polo will begin Feb. 6-27 with the C.V. Whitney Cup, followed by the USPA Gold Cup March 1-27, and conclude with the U.S. Open Polo Championship from March 29 through April 24. All Sunday featured games will be held on the prestigious U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field. Revising the prize money distribution for the 2022 season, the new format guarantees a total of $200,000

in prize money. $50,000 will be awarded to each of the winning teams of the C.V. Whitney Cup and USPA Gold Cup. Similarly, $100,000 in prize money will be presented to the winner of the U.S. Open Polo Championship, and any team that wins all three tournaments will be crowned the Gauntlet Champion. In keeping with the spirit of philanthropy, U.S. Polo Assn. will again provide funds to the winner and runner-up teams of all three finals to be donated to a polo charity of their choice. All three tournaments will be livestreamed on Global Polo TV’s OTT platform, accessible at www. globalpolo.com and on major apps, including iOS, Android, Roku and Amazon FireTV. Also, marking a historic partnership between Global Polo Entertainment and ESPN, all three Gauntlet of Polo finals will be televised live on ESPN3, ESPN LATAM and Star+ in Latin America. Increasing the exposure of the sport through top tournaments, the deal will bring millions of new audiences, sports fans and consumers in contact with polo. Also new in 2022, the Global Polo Pass annual subscription has replaced the previous pass options and will include access to all livestreamed USPA official events, select international events and more. All USPA members will receive the Global Polo Pass free

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Beverly Polo Raises 2022 Iglehart Cup At Season’s First Sunday Match At IPC

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The 2022 high-goal polo season opened Sunday, Jan. 2 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The day featured the Iglehart Cup final played on U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1. The match featured a thrilling finish, as Beverly Polo’s Lucas Diaz Alberdi scored the overtime winning goal to defeat La Fe 11-10 and capture the Iglehart Cup. Beverly Polo managed to take advantage of penalty opportunities to claim an early advantage, but a determined La Fe would battle back in the second half to briefly overtake the lead. However, La Fe found itself in foul trouble once again, with Beverly Polo’s Jorge “Tolito” Ocampo Jr. scoring three consecutive goals from the line, aiding his team to reach overtime and the nail-biting victory.

Ocampo got Beverly Polo on the board in the early stages of the game on a Penalty 2 conversion, as Robi Bilbao and Louis Devaleix answered in quick succession for La Fe. Opening the second chukker with another penalty goal from Ocampo, Beverly Polo took control of the remainder of the chukker, as Diaz Alberdi scored his first goal of the match, followed by two back-to-back goals from Ocampo. The two closely matched teams traded goals in the third, as Beverly Polo emerged with a 6-3 lead at the half. Regrouping from a close first half, La Fe was able to storm back in the fourth with three consecutive goals, including one from Bilbao and two from Francisco Elizalde, erasing La Fe’s three-goal deficit. Hilario Figueras briefly regained

the lead for Beverly Polo to open the fifth, but the team was unable to score again for the remainder of the chukker. Despite an injury to La Fe’s Devaleix, he was able to remain in the game, while Lucas Escobar carried Le Fe’s momentum to find the scoreboard in back-to-back goals and give La Fe an 8-7 lead. Despite battling back to take the lead in the final chukker of play, Le Fe again ran into foul trouble, allowing Ocampo to sink three consecutive goals from the penalty line for Beverly Polo. Trailing once more, strong play from Escobar and Bilbao allowed Le Fe to score the two crucial goals required and force the game into overtime. Sealing the closely contested battle would be the overtime goal off the mallet of Diaz Alberdi

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By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report By the end of the current season, the girls varsity basketball team at Seminole Ridge High School may very well be known as the “sensational seven.” With just a seven-player roster, the Hawks won their first eight games of the regular season. Only one game has been somewhat close, a 56-52 win at Fort Lauderdale’s Westminster Academy back on Dec. 6. Three of the Hawks’ impressive victories this season have been against Palm Beach County schools that have a strong record of producing top-notch girls basketball teams: Boca Raton, William T. Dwyer and Palm Beach Lakes. The Hawks sprinted past Boca Raton 61-18 on Nov. 18, hammered Dwyer 77-32 on Dec. 9 and doubled up Palm Beach Lakes 54-27 on Dec. 29. Palm Beach Lakes has advanced to the final four of the Florida High School Athletic Association’s

Class 7A state tournament for the last two years. Clearly, the current team from Seminole Ridge is the real deal and likely will be a force to be reckoned at the FHSAA Class 6A state tournament. Seminole Ridge head coach Maria Hudson likes what she sees from her team, both in practice and on the court. “This is a great group of players who are committed to excellence. We don’t have a single selfish player on the team,” said Hudson, now in her fifth year as the girls basketball coach at Seminole Ridge. “We run hard in practice so we can run hard in games. We have to be fit because we run a man-to-man defense.” Last year’s Seminole Ridge girls varsity basketball team had a strong regular season, but COVID-19 hit the squad at season’s end, which curtailed any dreams of a post-season trip to Lakeland for the state tournament. That memory remains fresh in the

minds of the four players on this year’s squad who were on the team last year. “We need to stay healthy so we can play in the post season,” Hudson said. Each player on the roster, which includes three freshman and two sisters, has played a big role in the success for the Hawks on the hardwood. The two key players on the roster are a pair of senior co-captains: shooting guard Aspen Johnson and point guard Ashley Thornton. The 5-foot-11 Johnson, who is committed to Mercer University next year, is the team’s leading scorer. She averages 18.3 points per game. Thornton averages 16.8 points a game. Only 5-foot-5, Thornton plays way bigger than her size. “Ashley is our hidden gem because she is not very tall and everybody overlooks her,” Hudson said. “She controls the ball, can pass, shoot and rebound.” Thornton leads the Hawks in

Senior co-captains Aspen Johnson (left) and Ashley Thornton (right).

The Seminole Ridge High School girls varsity basketball team: (L-R) Iasiah Suprius, Jayla Midget, Breanna Custodio, Ashley Thornton, Janiah Suprius, Kiori Butler and Aspen Johnson. assists (3.4 per game) and in steals (3.3 per game). The two sisters are junior Iasiah Suprius and freshman Janiah Suprius. Iasiah is a transfer from Santaluces High School. She and Janiah are making big contributions to the team. “Iasiah is one of our big rebounders, and she is a great shooter, who averages just over 10 points a game,” Hudson said. “Janiah is fast, athletic, agile, can defend and has a great basketball IQ for a freshman. She also averages just over 10 points per game.” Junior Kiori Butler is one of Seminole Ridge’s top defenders. She thrives on being the proverbial “fly in the ointment,” making life

difficult for the opposition. “Kiori is one of our big rebounders, dives for loose balls, and is one of our enforcers on defense,” Hudson said. Freshman Breanna Custodio, who averages five points per game, has a strong work ethic and gets better with every game. “Brianna loves to play basketball, is fast, willing to defend and is still learning the game,” Hudson said. Freshman Jayla Midget is following in the footsteps of her older sister Jahnae, who graduated from Seminole Ridge last spring and is now playing basketball for Palm Beach Atlantic University. Unfortunately, Jayla is recovering from a broken toe suffered

during the recent holidays. She is not expected back on the court until late January. When she has played, Midget has contributed in many different ways. “Jayla can score, rebound, dish out assists and make steals,” Hudson said. As of early January, the Hawks were listed in the top 10 in Florida for Class 6A schools. If the team continues its winning ways, this year’s squad will truly deserve to be labeled as the “sensational seven,” especially if this group of young athletes can win their way to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland for the FHSAA’s annual Class 6A state tournament next month.

Flag Football Tourney Pairs Fun With Support For A Great Cause

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Every January since 2008, flag football enthusiasts in the western communities have hosted, supported, sponsored and participated in a tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This year, the 15th annual Flags for the Cure flag football tournament was held once again at Acreage Community Park. Nearly 60 teams and more than 600 participants registered to play and compete in this year’s tournament. There were six group divisions: Women’s Open, Women’s 30+, Men’s Open, Men’s Open B, Open Co-Ed and Girls 11 & Under. The action started on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 5 and concluded on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 9. According to event founder Chris Mathews, the tournament attracted 15 teams during its first year and hit a high of 76 teams a few years ago. While five teams were crowned as champions in the five divisions,

the real winner was the American Cancer Society, which was the beneficiary of a $35,000 check from the nonprofit organization that runs the tournament. This brings the total raised for the American Cancer Society over 15 years to $360,000. “The event is 100 percent volunteer-driven, meaning that every penny raised goes to the American Cancer Society,” event organizer Mike Chase said. The five division winners this year were: Carnage (Women’s Open), Shyt Show (Women’s 30+), Top 5 (Men’s Open), Vice (Men’s Open B), Anarchy (Open Co-Ed) and Valkyries (Girls 11 & Under). The best game of this year’s tournament was the Women’s Open final when Carnage beat South Florida 26-20 in triple overtime. The game ended when Carnage quarterback Hayley Young found wide receiver Kennedy Foster in the corner of the end zone for the victory. Young, a Seminole

Ridge High School graduate, and Foster, a William T. Dwyer High School graduate, are flag football teammates at Keiser University. In this tournament, where people are competing to win while raising money for a good cause, some of the team names are rather extreme, creative, clever and appropriate for an event like this. Some of this year’s unique team names included Sour Patch Kids (Girls 11 & Under), Super Gremlins and Bless the Babies (Men’s Open), Breast Intentions (Men’s Open B), Ultimate Rejects (Open Co-Ed), Rack Pack (Women’s Open) and Fight Like a Girl (Women’s 30+). According to Mathews, the primary reason why this tournament was created and continues to be held is the life-altering impact it has on those who suffer from and recover from cancer. “I think what has been the most inspirational and, yet tear-jerking part of this event is that you hear all the stories from the people who come up and thank us. They tell us

what they’ve been through or who they’re fighting for,” Mathews said. “That keeps us very, very, very inspired.” One of Mathews’ most vivid memories of the tournament took place in January 2010. “When we kicked off, it was 35 degrees, and the kids played all day in the weather as the temperatures actually dropped,” he recalled. “Everybody looked like they were a mummy and totally freezing, but nobody would quit. Everybody finished the day. People still talk about that tournament to this day.” Major sponsors of this year’s tournament were Hubbs Tire & Service, Western Communities Chiropractic, the Acreage Athletic League, Ashurst Air Conditioning, Builtx Land Development, PDQ and Texas Roadhouse. The 16th annual Flags for the Cure tournament is scheduled for Jan. 4-8, 2023, at Acreage Community Park. Learn more about the organization at www.flagsforthecure.com.

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RPB Golf Instructor Glen Beaver Named Teacher Of The Year

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach golf professional Glen Beaver has been recognized for his passion for teaching golf to children. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Beaver was presented with the Teacher of the Year Award by the Florida Gold Coast section of First Tee, a national program that gives youngsters a chance to learn how to play golf. Beaver’s teaching program is based at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park driving range. He teaches golf to more than 100 children each week with the goal of making the sport accessible to anyone. The First Tee program not only aims to teach the sport, but also the importance of honesty, inner strength, respect for others, selfconfidence and cultivating character. Those traits help empower children through a lifetime of new challenges. If you ask the parents of the students who have been taught by

Beaver, it’s clear that he’s deserving of this award. “My son started playing golf, taking lessons with coach Glen at Okeeheelee Park, and now at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Glen has helped develop him from a beginning golfer by teaching him the basics,” Brad Stockwell said. “As he has progressed, the lessons have become more detailed, with an emphasis on fine-tuning his swing with the goal of lowering his scores. My son likes and respects coach Glen. He appreciates his sense of humor and respects him when he gets serious. I appreciate how coach Glen has helped my son truly enjoy golf.” Sascha Sterijevski has three children who take lessons from Beaver. “He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encouraging,” Sterijevski said. “We have been with coach Glen for three years, and I see great strides in their golf game. They went from having never picked up a golf club to feeling confident golfing a round of nine holes.”

Golf instructor Glen Beaver with his Teacher of the Year Award from First Tee. Sterijevski is also pleased with the life lessons taught along the way, such as integrity, perseverance and respect, plus good habits such as safety, eating well and exercise. Dael Sidney’s son has been

Golf coach Glen Beaver surrounded by students at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. taking lessons since 2018. “Coach Jamie Worrell is also pleased to every child. I’m so thankful we Beaver’s ability to teach a class and with the program. “Both my son found Beaver Golf.” keep them focused is a talent in it- and daughter love taking golf Learn more about Beaver and self,” Sidney said. “My son enjoys lessons with coach Glen and his his youth golf program at www. the game, and this is one more tool staff,” Worrell said. “They truly glenbeavergolf.com. Learn more in his chest to build self-confidence care about each child and provide about the First Tee program at and expand his horizons.” meaningful feedback and support www.firstteefloridagoldcoast.org.

Wellington Roller Hockey Association Week 9 Update

NEW YEAR STARTS STRONG FOR WRESTLERS FROM WHS

The new year began with a great weekend for Wellington High School wrestling. The girls team competed at Palm Beach Gardens, while the varsity boys were in Jensen Beach and the junior varsity boys were at Park Vista. Individual winners among the girls were: Jameson Hannigan, Arianna Oddo and Aurora Guadiana in first; and Emily Tacher in second. Individual winners among the junior varsity boys were: Owen Pawlyk, Robert Stebbins, Roderick Jones and Cameron Gray in first; and Mark Bonfante, Donovan Jobin, Quang Phan, Erik Bishop, Sean Askari, Jayden Roache, Daniel Gonzalez and Erik Luis in second. Individual winners among the varsity boys were: Patrick Jones in first; Cameron Gibson, Sam Marvel, Seth Rhodes and Juan Quintero in third; Jorge Garcia and Mario Trigazis in fifth; and Evan Pena in sixth.

The Wellington Roller Hockey Association is continuing its season at Village Park. Shown below are capsule summaries from WRHA Week 9 games. Junior Bruins 3, Junior Panthers 3 — On a cloudy January morning, a full 60 minutes, followed by five minutes of overtime, couldn’t settle the contest as the Junior Panthers and Junior Bruins battled to a 3-3 draw. The game see-sawed back and forth, with multiple lead changes throughout the contest. Jeremy Jones of the Bruins (1 goal) scored late in the third to tie the game at 3. Additional Bruins scoring came from James Warszycki (1 goal, 1 assist) and Michael Hoge (1 goal, 1 assist). The Panthers were led by Tucker Allen’s pair of goals, Luc Hanchuk (2 assists) and Matthew Taylor (1 goal). The Panthers outshot the Bruins 40-24. Prep Panthers 7, Prep Rangers 1 — On the Prep circuit, the Prep Panthers defeated the Rangers 7-1. The Panthers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, added another pair of goals in the sec-

Richard Jones of the Junior Panthers and James Warszycki of the Junior Bruins battle for the puck. ond and three in the third period. thew Taylor made nine saves in The Panthers were led by Felipe the victory for the Panthers, while Deguzman (5 goals) and Lauren Rangers’ goalie Hayden Baker Deguzman (2 goals). Logan Stepp faced a barrage of 31 shots in also chipped in with an assist for defeat. the Panthers. The Rangers’ lone Learn more about the league tally came from Jordan Candela, at www.wellingtonrollerhockey. his first goal of the season. Mat- com.

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Foundation Selects Five Young Riders For Wellington Program

The Dressage Foundation (TDF) recently announced that five young adults will participate in the first-ever Young Rider International Dream Program trip to Wellington in March. Thanks to generous donors, the Dream Program is a fully funded opportunity for riders who are 18 to 22 years old, riding 3rd Level and above, and who have never trained or competed in Wellington. Alanna Bent of South Carolina, Emily Smith of California, Haley Smith of California, Mikaela Kuiper of Washington and Ruby Tevis of Kentucky were selected to participate in this year’s program. The selection committee based their decision on candidates’ merit, riding proficiency, a history of volunteering in the dressage community and commitment to training in the sport of dressage. During their week in Wellington, TDF’s Dream Program group will be led by a dressage professional as a chaperone and will have the opportunity to meet with some of the top riders, coaches and judges in the world. The group will also attend competitions at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival.

While traveling, the young riders will record their observations in daily journals and chronicle the events with photos and video to share. TDF’s Young Rider International Dream Program was originally created in 2000 by Olympian Michael Poulin as a trip to Europe for four top U.S. Young Riders. Since then, the program has given 64 young riders the chance to be immersed in the international dressage scene. Most of those riders have become dressage professionals, including 2005 participant and Olympian Adrienne Lyle. This year, with the uncertainty of global travel due to the pandemic, TDF’s board pivoted the program to take place in Wellington instead of traveling abroad. Additionally, thanks to a donation from Margaret Duprey, a fifth participant was selected for the trip instead of four. “We are grateful to our donors for giving this incredible opportunity to deserving young adults who have never experienced Wellington before,” TDF Executive Director Jenny Johnson said.

“We’ve received donations for this trip in memory of Sue Curry, in memory of Christa Sullivan, and from individuals who believe in the future of our sport.” Further information on TDF’s Young Rider International Dream Program can be found at www. dressagefoundation.org. Donations to support the Young Rider International Dream Program are welcome. Gifts can be made by credit card online at the web site or by calling TDF’s office at (402) 434-8585. Donations by check can be mailed to: The Dressage Foundation, 1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305, Lincoln, NE 68508. The Dressage Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to educating, supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants to dressage riders, judges, instructors, breeders, high-performance teams, nonprofit equestrian organizations and more. For more info., contact Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or jenny@dressagefoundation.org.

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Christmas Event Helps Farmworker Families And Others In Need The Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County recently hosted a Christmas event for farmworkers’ families and other people in need in Palm Beach County. The event was conducted from the organization’s two offices, located in Belle Glade and Lake Worth. During the event, children received free toys that were donated by the Town of Palm Beach United Way, the First Presbyterian

Church of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Kennel Club, the Weiss School, GC Community Development, WWHB Azteca 48, Pine Tree Golf Club, Ms. Debbie Katz, Mr. & Mrs. David Stevens and Ms. Dianne Lerner. “We are so grateful for the donations and the support received,” Executive Director Denise Negron said. “Thanks to these donations and the contribution of donors, we were able to provide free

and new toys to the families we served. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many lost their jobs or have reduced work hours, which make it very difficult for them to provide for their families. Without their support, we are not able to do what we do.” The staff, clients and their families gathered to celebrate the holidays. The event included activities for children, food provided by Publix and cookies provided by

Annie’s Cookies from the Boynton Beach Mall. The special guests were Santa and the Grinch. Thanks to the donation of a snow machine from Bishop Douglas Murray, there was snow at the event. “The children really enjoyed their toys and the snow,” Director of Programs Dianelys Sanchez said. “They were very happy to meet Santa and the Grinch. Thank you to everyone who donated and made this event a memorable one.”

The Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization that has provided social services to farmworkers and other people in need in Palm Beach County for more than 43 years. The services are provided from offices located in Belle Glade and Lake Worth. Services include case management, emergency rental/utility assistance, distribution of food, toiletries, diapers, clothing and

household items, education, referrals, support groups, scholarships, microloans, financial literacy workshops, transportation and more. Its mission is to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of migrant/seasonal farmworkers and other people in need through education, advocacy and access to services. For more information, visit www.farmworkercouncil.com or call (561) 533-7227.

Scenes from the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County’s recent Christmas celebrations held in Belle Glade and Lake Worth.

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Friends Salute Ivan Barin At St. Rita Service PALMS WEST WELCOMES

The Knights of Columbus Color Corps greeted everyone at the St. Rita Catholic Church doors for Ivan Barin’s funeral mass last month. The organist was playing traditional soft organ music, Barin’s favorite. Two Knights of Columbus Color Corps members with sabers drawn stood on each side of Barin’s urn at the alter steps. Father Mike Parrotta, assisted by Father Mario Castañeda and deacons Jim Meyer and Joseph O’Connell, conducted the mass. Parrotta had great words about Barin, that included his “just one more.” An over-the-top eulogy by Ken Deischer emphasized Barin as one of a kind, with the love of his faith, family, parish, Knights of Columbus and helping others. With permission from Barin’s wife Diane, Project 425 offered

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An American flag is presented to the Barin family.

Knights of Columbus Color Corps members stand on each side of Ivan Barin’s urn.

Project 425 vehicles line up for the “last ride” procession.

the “last ride” and transported his remains from St. Rita to Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery. At the front of the procession were five military vehicles. The M925A2 5-ton carried the urn covered with the American flag in the bed of the open tailgate. Diane Barin rode in a M998 Humvee behind the 5-ton, and the family in another M998 Humvee. Several personal cars of

mourners fell in line behind the M35A2 2.5 ton. Priority One Escort Service did an outstanding job of blocking all the intersections on the busy route to the cemetery. There was a service held in the small outdoor open Chapel of Padre Pio, where Barin was laid to rest. Castañeda conducted the blessings, and Diane Barin placed a special Blessed

Rosary, a gift from the late Father Michael Vecchio, to be placed with the urn. The Barin family were presented with an American flag that was in service at 15 of the last Project 425 events. It was the flag that covered Ivan on his “last ride.” The procession then headed back to the St Rita Parish Hall for a great lunch and celebration of Ivan Barin’s life.

B&G Club Teens Compete For Youth Of The Year Title On Friday, Feb. 25, seven exceptional local youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will compete to be named the 2022 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year. Finalists will have the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership abilities, academic success and cultivating experiences with a speech at a dinner held at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Youth of the Year program highlights the Boys & Girls Club mission and its impact on 10,000 young people annually in Palm Beach County. “This incredible event takes place every year, allowing our teen members to showcase all of their accomplishments,” Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County President & CEO Jaene Miranda said. “On one of the biggest nights of their lives, they will have the opportunity to share their stories and will receive recognition for all that they have achieved. We’re excited to host this event once again and to crown the next county winner who will not only compete in the state competition but will proudly represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.” Youth of the Year is a Boys & Girls Clubs of America premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of club members across the country. Each year, one exceptional member is selected to be the Palm Beach County Youth of the Year

and then compete in the state competition for the chance to move onto the regional and then national competitions. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is excited to announce the continuation of the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation scholarship program. This program provides four-year Florida Prepaid College scholarships to the seven Youth of the Year finalists, and a four-year university scholarship, including room, board and applicable fees, for the county winner. The 2022 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year candidates are Kaleb Rolle from the Florence De George Boys & Girls Clubs of West Palm Beach, Marissa Alteus from the Marjorie S. Fisher Boys & Girls Club of West Palm Beach, Alysa Williamson from the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club of Riviera Beach, Aryatha Dornezon from the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach, Jean Dalmacy from the Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton, Jermaine Lovely from the Smith & Moore Family Teen Center of Belle Glade and Valencia Jean from the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. Finalists were selected to represent their club by a preliminary competition that included a comprehensive application, three essays, three letters of recommendation and an interview in front of a panel of judges made up of the club’s advisory board members.

2022 Youth of the Year finalists (front row) Marissa Alteus, Aryatha Dornezon, Jermaine Lovely and Alysa Williamson; and (back row) Jean Dalmacy, Valencia Jean and Kaleb Rolle. Three-minute speeches presented live at the dinner will serve as the final scoring factor. Leading the charge as event chairs are Olympia Bishop and Wilder Regalbuto. Supporting as honorary chairs are the Honorable Danielle H. Moore and the Honorable Lesly S. Smith. The Youth of the Year Dinner is presented by Publix Super Markets Charities and is powered by Comcast. This year’s Great Futures Champion is the Mary Alice Fountain Foundation. Senior Sponsors include Office Depot, the C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation and Cresset Capital,

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Debbie & Bob Dunkin. Joining them are Junior Sponsors Olympia & Brooks Bishop, Carrier, the John A. Moran Charitable Trust and Wilder & Jason Regalbuto. Sophomore Sponsors are AnnBritt & Christian Angle, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Mary & Mark Freitas, Christine & Bob Stiller and the Taylor Family Foundation. Freshman Sponsors include Fischer, Sylvia James, Norwest Equity Partners and Lisa Russo. To purchase tickets, or for more information, contact Development Manager Nicole Miranda at (561) 676-5472 or nmiranda@bgcpbc. org, or visit www.bgcpbc.org.

Palms West Hospital rang in the New Year with its first baby of 2022. Francis Cuellar was born on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 1. The hospital congratulates Francis and the entire Cuellar family.

Children’s Services Council Supports Grandma’s Place Grandma’s Place, a nonprofit based in Royal Palm Beach, recently announced that it received a $25,000 Supports for Recovery Grant from the Children’s Services Council. The grant is being used for the Parent Support Program’s Ability, Behavior, Learning & Education (ABLE) Program. Grandma’s Place is the only location in Palm Beach County that provides 24/7 facility-based respite services for parents of children with special needs from birth to age 12, including overnight and emergency availability. In addition to family emergencies, overnight services are vital to first responders and hospital staffing parents, especially during this period of COVID-19. Respite services to parents include their child’s/children’s participation in ABLE during their respite stay. The ABLE program provides after-school and weekend activities such as music therapy and specialized learning tablets, all of which promote self-esteem, inclusion and growth of social

skills. Respite services are critical for family well-being by strengthening and creating a stable family environment best suited for the development of a child/children with special needs. Grandma’s Place became eligible for the $25,000 in funding because it previously received support from Children’s Services Council through the Great Ideas Initiative. Since 2016, the Great Ideas Initiative has financially bolstered more than 85 local, forward-thinking nonprofits that are helping children and families thrive. The Children’s Services Council is a special-purpose government agency established by Palm Beach County voters. It provides leadership, funding, services and research on behalf of the county’s children so they grow up healthy, safe and strong. For more information about this program or Grandma’s Place, call (561) 753-2226, visit www. grandmasplacepb.org or e-mail roxanne@grandmasplacepb.org.

Roxanne Jacobs, executive director of Grandma’s Place, (center) accepts the $25,000 grant from the Children’s Services Council.

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American Academy To Present Program On ADHD

American Academy, a program within American Heritage Schools, will host “Supporting Autonomy and Self-Motivation in Young People with ADHD,” a virtual event via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. This event is part of American Academy’s monthly program, “Experts in Learning Differences: A Speaker Series.” Hosted by Alexandra Rollins, admissions director of the American Academy

program, the speaker for the January event is Dr. Maggie Sibley. Sibley is a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of Florida and Washington and an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, as well as adjunct associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at Florida International University. She directs a program of research that focuses on cre-

ating engaging, evidence-based interventions for students with ADHD and has authored more than 100 scientific articles on ADHD. The speaker series will be streamed live virtually, as well as available for viewing following each event. The purpose of the speaker series is to educate families about topics that relate to mild learning differences and are relevant today. All of the speakers are

experts in the various disciplines of each topic. The American Academy’s goal is to provide families with a safe space to ask questions and strengthen their knowledge about how to ensure the success of their child. For more information about the speaker series, or to reserve a spot, visit www.ah-americanacademy. com/speaker-series. Limited spots are available for this free, online and live event.

The King’s Academy Releases First Feature Film

The King’s Academy’s digital media arts department recently released its first full-length feature film, The Fountain of Youth. Written by department chair and director Austin Parenti and produced by students and faculty from TKA, The Fountain of Youth tells the story of a high school history teacher adventuring across Florida

to discover the eternal waters and save his mother from a terminal disease, all while dodging a competitor. This action-adventure movie is sure to delight all audience members. From the Atlantic Ocean floor to the Everglades forest system, Palm Beach to Pahokee, the film showcases the best sights

The Fountain of Youth Co-Director Ryan Cavanagh, Director & Producer Austin Parenti, and cast members Stephen Hedger, Kyle Manning and Sarah Rayburn.

that South Florida has to offer. Running 79 minutes, the movie premiered in-person on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Rosemary Square AMC Theater. The film was later released online at TKA’s YouTube channel, TKALionheart, at https:// youtu.be/RRNN1eAmV6w. King’s Studio 70 faculty and staff filmed The Fountain of Youth over 41 days last summer. Led by Parenti and colleagues Tim DeMoss and Philip King, the student crew worked eight-hour days, on locations throughout South Florida, setting up lights, operating cameras and sound, acting and dressing the set. “There is no better way to learn than to practice,” Parenti said. “Eight hours a day for 41 days, my students journeyed across Palm Beach County, grappled with new equipment and produced top-quality scenes. I’m so proud of these world-class, dedicated and talented young men and women.” The Fountain of Youth marks the beginning of an expansion of TKA’s digital media arts program. TKA recently announced its planned Esther B. O’Keeffe Innovation Center, scheduled to break ground in the spring and open next fall. The new building

will house a state-of-the-art film studio, which will be an extension of the school’s current Studio 70 production facility. The new film studio will include an LED virtual infinity wall, a next generation green screen. The infinity wall will span floor to ceiling and allow digital media students to create any imaginable background to produce professional quality movies, films and documentaries. The O’Keeffe Innovation Center will also house computer laboratories and innovative spaces for video editing, graphic design and videography. “Student filmmaking and digital arts instruction at the Esther B. O’Keeffe Innovation Center will transcend the traditional classroom and provide experiential opportunities that will develop today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, innovators and change makers,” TKA President Randy Martin said. “Our new film studio and virtual sets will create a safe haven for new ideas, providing opportunities for individual and group collaborations, while fostering a culture of innovation through the creation. I’m confident that this space will encourage curiosity, experimentation and creativity.”

The American Academy program is a college preparatory program for advanced students with mild learning differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD and auditory processing. The program is on the campus of American Heritage Schools, the class sizes are smaller, and the teachers are licensed and certified in teaching special education for students with mild learning differences.

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PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOINS IN WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

The Panther Run Elementary School student government participated in the national Wreaths Across America event held on Dec. 18, 2021. The students and their families gathered at the South Florida National Cemetery off State Road 7 to honor fallen U.S. veterans by lying wreaths on graves. It was a wonderful way for the students to take time from the busy holiday season to remember these brave heroes.

Western Academy Charter School Completes Purchase Of Larger Facility

On Friday, Dec. 31, Western Academy Charter School closed on its purchase of a 61,566-squarefoot space at 12031 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach, just one mile from its current location. The acquisition will enable Western Academy to consolidate operations into one facility, expand enrollment, and enhance the award-winning academics and services it provides to students in the community.

Building Hope Services President Richard Moreno served as a financial advisor in connection with the transaction. Building Hope is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services. Western Academy opened in September 2003 with a mission to equip all children with the skills necessary for success on both

an educational and social level. The school’s curriculum, which currently serves 510 Kindergarten through eighth-grade students, addresses the whole child through a multi-sensory approach to learning. The school has consistently earned recognition for its successful programs and outcomes. “This is really a dream come true!” Executive Director Linda Terranova said. “Just as our 20th anniversary approaches, we will be

growing into a larger facility with programs and services to provide even more local children with the high-quality education for which we are known. We are all very excited.” Western Academy’s philosophy centers on the belief that both the family and the community are essential participants in the education of children, and that together, they help children become socially adept individuals

with self-confidence, self-respect, compassion and respect for others and their community. The move will support the school’s four-year growth plan to an enrollment of 800 students. Located in Royal Palm Beach, Western Academy serves students who reside in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, western Lake Worth and Lantana. The school will increase the enrollment in phases to ensure that its unique and positive school

culture is maintained as it grows. Now that the purchase is complete, the school will begin interior renovations and improvements at the new site, which was previously the Palms West Charter School. The new building will be open for the start of the 2022-23 school year. The Royal Palm Beach Village Council recently approved Western Academy’s plan, noting that the project is beneficial to the community.

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Dr. Jason R. Ouellette has been appointed as the chief medical officer (CMO) of Palms West Hospital. Ouellette joined HCA in March as the assistant chief medical officer for JFK Medical Center and JFK Medical Center North Campus, where he worked closely with the executive leadership team at JFK North on achieving many quality, operational and service line successes. “I am extremely excited to be given the opportunity to join the very talented team of leaders at Palms West Hospital,” Ouellette said. “The commitment to high-quality patient care, service line development, and colleague and medical staff engagement is palpable, and I very much look forward to contributing during this exciting time.” After graduating from Boston University School of Medicine and completing his internal medicine residency training at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 2004, Ouellette quickly became involved in the education of medical trainees, as well as residency and departmental leadership. He was presented with the opportunity to serve as a clinician educator in the Yale Primary Care Program just out of residency, during which time he participated in educating residents and students in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. He later stayed on at Saint Mary’s Hospital to assist in developing a brand-new, community-based, Yale-affiliated, internal medicine residency program. During that time, Ouellette

Dr. Jason R. Ouellette developed a multitude of policies and the educational curricula for a program of 34 residents, initially as associate program director, and as program director, a position that he held from 2009 until 2017. As program director, he also became increasingly involved in administration of the Department of Medicine, initially serving as vice chair, beginning in 2011, and subsequently as department chair, from 2013 until 2020. During that time, Ouellette was also on clinical faculty at both Yale and Quinnipiac medical schools. In his role as chair of the Department of Medicine, he oversaw the hospitalist program and had full responsibility for the related quality and throughput metrics. Ouellette also oversaw the department’s subspecialty section chiefs in assuring departmental and hospital goals related to recruitment, quality and peer review.

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Money Drop Concert Raises $3,500 For Family In Need A holiday tradition returned to the Palm Beach County Governmental Center last month with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s annual “Money Drop” concert to raise money for a local family in need. Money dropped from six floors above the Governmental Center atrium while the Clerk’s Circuit Sound carolers performed festive holiday songs. The performers raised $3,196 during the show, with Palm Beach County Clerk Joseph Abruzzo personally bringing the total to $3,500 — the highest total ever collected during a “Money Drop” concert. The money raised will go to Trekita Harris, a single mother of two high school-age children with no steady place to live since she was evicted from her home after falling ill. She was nominated by Community Partners of South Florida and the Securing Our Future Initiative. “Helping those in our local community is such an important

part of this job,” Abruzzo said. “I applaud all of our incredible employees for going above and beyond with this year’s Charitable Giving program. Whether they’re donating money or volunteering their time to community organizations, they are dedicated to giving back. I’m proud to be part of the clerk family.” In addition to Harris, Abruzzo presented checks for $6,433 each to five local nonprofit groups selected through the office’s Clerks for a Cause Charitable Giving program. This year’s recipients, all voted on by clerk employees, were the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Florida Region, Little Smiles, the Live Like Jake Foundation, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches and the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Clerk employees donated $32,165 to the Dress Down Friday program this year, part of the more than $52,000 donated to charitable causes by the clerk’s office in 2021.

Palm Beach County Clerk Joseph Abruzzo with Money Drop recipient Trekita Harris. Also pictured are members of the Circuit Sound employee choir and Chief Deputy Clerk Shannon Ramsey-Chessman. Clerk employees voluntarily has raised more than $1 million donate money through payroll since its inception in 1994. deductions as part of the office’s To learn more about the office’s Dress Down Program, which al- charitable giving efforts, visit the lows team members to wear jeans Charitable Giving page on www. to work on Fridays. This program mypalmbeachclerk.com.

Jennifer Burger Assumes CEO Post At Phelps Media Wellington-based Phelps Media Group (PMG), the leading marketing and public relations agency in the competitive equestrian industry, recently announced Jennifer Burger as its new chief executive officer. Following an exceptional year of development in 2021, PMG looks forward to its continued growth with Burger at the helm, carrying on the late Mason Phelps Jr.’s legacy as the firm’s founder. “Myself, and the Phelps Media

Group team, are very excited to have Jennifer join us,” said Julie Tannehill, chief operating officer and owner of Phelps Media Group. “With her experience and knowledge of the equestrian world, I have no doubt that she will help take PMG to new heights. I look forward to continuing our success in 2022 with our amazing clients and staff members.” Burger, who grew up in Buffalo, New York, is a lifelong equestrian. After attending Hollins University

Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches Seeks WILA Nominations The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation (EWPBF) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Women In Leadership Awards (WILA), given to exemplary women in Palm Beach County who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership. The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation recognizes women with outstanding credentials and accomplishments who display generosity of spirit, a commitment to integrity and diversity, and a genuine connectedness with others. On April 21, one award will be presented in each of the following five categories: Nonprofit Sector, Private Sector, Public Sector, Volunteer Sector and Emerging Leader. WILA nominees exhibit the core values of leadership, integrity, empow-

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erment and collaboration in their daily work and service. Visit www.ewpb. org to download a nomination form. All nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 18. The group is also excited to announce that the 2022 WILA co-chairs are Keely Gideon-Taylor, Denise Mariani and Denise Valz. The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation’s 2022 Cynthia Allen Gracey Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon will take place on April 21 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call (561) 868-7070. To purchase tickets, visit www.ewpb. org/upcoming-events. For more than 35 years, EWPBF has been dedicated to inspiring women personally and professionally for the betterment of business and the community.

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in Roanoke, Virginia, she went on to work on her master’s degree at the University of Berkeley and the California College of Arts. Burger then started her own advertising agency, where she worked to gain vast experience in marketing, advertising and public relations. She has also held various positions with nonprofit organizations, such as therapeutic riding centers, schools, the Buffalo Equestrian Center, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Foundation and US Equestrian. Today, Burger is president of the National Horse Show, a position that was passed down by Phelps himself to Burger, and co-founder of the Brandywine Horse Show series with Louise Serio. She also serves on boards for the Devon Horse Show, the USET Foundation Advisory Committee and Unity of the Palm Beaches, strengthening her ties to the equestrian community and making her a valuable resource. Burger will now be responsible for the high-level operations of Phelps Media Group in her role as chief executive officer. As an ally of Phelps Media Group for years, Burger was a dear friend of Phelps, and worked closely with him in a variety of organizations prior to

Jennifer Burger her involvement with PMG. Burger’s immediate goals are centered around leading the team at Phelps Media Group with fresh thought and imagery. “I am honored to be joining Phelps Media Group,” Burger said. “As the industry’s leader in equestrian marketing efforts, I am looking forward to strategizing with innovative thought, design and learning tools alongside the passionate team at Phelps Media Group.” Visit www.phelpsmediagroup. com to learn more about Phelps Media Group.

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I’m Exhausted From This Strange And Hectic Life I’m Leading

I’m exhausted. I feel like I’ve just poked my head out of my groundhog hole and come to grips with everything out there. It’s a lot. Part of it is the holidays, of course. I try to get my tree down before my daughter’s Jan. 3 birthday, and that’s a struggle. Then, I have the rest of it to deal with — the wreath on the door, the ornament swags in the planter box, the Santa Claus pennants in the kitchen, the Rudolph nose on the fake deer head. Another part is the end-of-the-year thing. With two stores to tally up and the IRS to report to, I need to sit in front of my

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but occasionally. I finally had to admit that while I may not particularly care for the “food” in fast food, I really do love the “fast.” No buying groceries, no prep, no cleanup, no leftovers. I’ve did it the other way for 17 years; I prefer this way. And laundry. Try as I may to keep the hamper empty, it keeps filling up until it eventually barfs cotton and polyester onto the floor in a desperate attempt to get my attention. I avert my eyes as long as I can until, without fail, I slip on a sock and barely catch myself on the windowsill. That’s how I know it’s laundry day. Car maintenance. Having put everything on hold since the start of the holiday

season (you know, Aug. 1), my car now huffs and lurches and hisses along the road, dashlights flashing maniacally. OK, fine. I’ll take you in. I tell the guy, “All it needs are tires, fluids, a battery and, oh... can you get the windows to go up and down again?” He hands me a number. I try to fit in some fun. I write a little bit. Buy things at auction. Pop in and see how my stores are doing. One time, I went to a movie. It all adds up. There aren’t enough hours in the day. I need a coffee. Wait! I don’t drink coffee. But I do know why Punxsutawney Phil ducks back into his hole. Groundhogs are smart.

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I finally got to see Spider-Man: No Way Home. Normally, I’m the first to see movies, but I was traveling and missed the deadline for my last column. I am happy to say this film is really good, one of the best in the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe. What makes it special is that it manages to make real fans happy while providing great entertainment for those who are not. A movie as long as this one (2 hours, 28 minutes) usually has much of its audience heading off for bathrooms in the middle. This picture had everyone glued to their seats. The movie begins where the last Spider-Man film (Far From Home) ends. Peter Parker (Tom Holland) has his identity revealed and is accused of murdering Mysterio, the villain from the last film. His life is ruined, as is those of his two best friends, MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon), all of whom are turned down by MIT because of “bad publici-

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler ty.” Peter asks Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to create a spell that would have people forget his identity, but in the middle of the spell-casting, Peter starts adding changes so his friends and family know. This messes up the spell, and we get trouble in the multiverse. For those who don’t know, this is an idea that there are many different universes, more or less parallel, with some changes between them. In this film, most people forget Peter’s secret identity, but then villains from other universes show up. And, frankly, it’s

fun to see Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), Alfred Molina (Doc Ock) and Jamie Foxx (Electro) and others all going after Spidey. As a reminder, they were the villains for the two earlier series of Spider-Man films. The real twist is that Doctor Strange can send them back, but Peter’s Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) objects because they would all soon die. She wants to reform them, and he agrees, a move that eventually has real consequences. Eventually, however, other versions of Spider-Man join them (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield). Then there is the big battle with a twist that was a doozy. But it provides a great setup for the next film in the series. The cast is all terrific. Holland, Zendaya, and Batalon prove their comedic and dramatic chops. Tomei’s May finally gets to do more than just being a stock character, and she is quite good. Cumberbatch is in his prime (and there are more than a few special bits plugging his upcoming film), and that is very good

indeed. But the real fun came from the actors from the earlier films. The audience (and for the first time in a couple of years, there were many people in the auditorium) clearly enjoyed watching Molina chew up the scenery. And Dafoe was great, both as his good and evil selves. Foxx was a bit more restrained but was still charismatic. The real fun came when Spider-Man walks through a portal to MJ and Ned, takes off his mask and turns out to be Garfield. There were actually screams (of joy) in the theater. Which led to even more anticipation as Maguire came in. And the three different Spideys had some great discussions, as the older ones provided advice. For a movie buff, this was nirvana. The use of a moral dilemma is often what improves movies in this series the most. The struggle between believing in the power of legal, group decisions versus individual responsibility raised Captain America: Civil War to greater

heights. Black Panther replayed great classic Greek family drama. The last two Avengers films focused on the fight against fanaticism and the importance of sacrifice for the greater good. This film focuses on how decisions, whether for good or bad, have consequences. Peter’s desire for “almost anonymity” leads to major consequences. Yes, he was foolish, but hardly looking to create problems. But Aunt May’s desire to promote reform was wonderful — with catastrophic results. The movie is a bit slow at the beginning; there’s a lot of story in the setup. But once the villains show up, time seems to fly, and the movie is fantastic. It has already set records for attendance in the pandemic era, and its excellence is the major reason. If you’re a fan of Marvel films, you’ve probably seen the film at least once. If not, you might well decide that it’s worthwhile after seeing this movie.

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