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The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, Jan. 25 gave preliminary approval to an ordinance that would allow the limited use of artificial turf for some residential driveways and commercial areas not visible from the street. Page 3

WCF Awards $11,000 In ‘Our Schools’ Grants To Fund ‘Arts Departments’

On Friday, Jan. 21, Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted a special breakfast event for the principals and other representatives from all 11 public schools serving the Wellington community. The principals were invited by the Wellington Community Foundation as the recipients of the “Our Schools” grant. This foundation program will support fine arts departments at local schools. Page 5

The Wellington Seniors Club attended a luncheon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Thursday, Jan. 13. Attendees enjoyed a visit to the Winter Equestrian Festival, along with lunch and great seats to watch the horse show. Shown above, Irwina Frank, Mena Anafi, Kim Cafaro, Lucille Puglisi, Maria Anatra and Liz Monaco enjoy the luncheon. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Education Activist Julie Highsmith Challenging Jeff Hmara For RPB Council Seat

The 2022 South Florida Fair Runs Through Jan. 30 At The Fairgrounds

The 2022 South Florida Fair kicked off Friday, Jan. 14 and will continue until Sunday, Jan. 30. The fair this year has a “Rockin’ Robots” theme and is also presenting its full-fledged traditional offerings that guests have come to enjoy. Page 18

Chieffalo New Football Coach At SRHS After Casko Steps Down

Longtime area high school head football coach Rick Casko, 63, has said farewell to his head coaching days. He made the announcement during Seminole Ridge High School’s end-of-year football banquet on Sunday, Jan. 16. Fortunately, it has not taken Seminole Ridge long to find the new leader for its varsity football program. The new coach will be longtime Seminole Ridge assistant football coach Chad Chieffalo. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS..........................21 - 24 PEOPLE................................. 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 27 BUSINESS............................. 29 COLUMNS............................. 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 32 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Local education activist Julie Highsmith is challenging incumbent Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara for the Group 1 seat during the upcoming municipal election. It is the only village election on the Tuesday, March 8 ballot. A former member of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board, Highsmith stepped down from the board recently when she took a position teaching kindergarten at H.L. Johnson Elementary School, which she attended as a child and where she later became PTO president for five years before handing over the reins. “Two other parents took over the PTO, so I’m not on the PTO board anymore now that I’m a teacher,” said Highsmith, a 36-year resident of Royal Palm Beach. “For me, it was a full-time job, so there was no way I could do both of those things and run for the village council.” Highsmith has lived in Royal Palm Beach since she was 5 years old. She and her husband Bill have three daughters, and two of them attend H.L. Johnson. One will soon be graduating, and one will be starting next year. Teaching is a career change for Highsmith. In 2003, she earned a business degree from Florida

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Atlantic University with a double major in management and marketing. From 2004 to 2020, she owned and operated a statelicensed, Medicaid-certified home healthcare company in Wellington. In 2020, with the support and encouragement of her husband, Highsmith decided to change careers to elementary education. For the past four years, she served on the Education Advisory Board, including one year as chair. She resigned because public school teachers are not allowed to serve, which she said led to her interest in running for the council. “There are teachers on the

board, but you can’t be a School District of Palm Beach County teacher,” Highsmith said, adding that there are members of the Education Advisory Board who are teachers at private schools. She is running for the council because many people have told her that the community needs new leadership with a fresh perspective and different personalities. She also believes that local schools could be partnering more with the village, both financially and in other ways. “Schools bring residents, right?” Highsmith said. “People care See RPB RACE, page 4

County’s Planning Commission Objects To The GL Homes Land Swap Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Planning Commission on Friday, Jan. 14 recommended against a plan to initiate several text amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan that would allow for fewer homes west of The Acreage and more homes in the Agricultural Reserve west of Delray Beach. The “land swap” plan proposed by GL Homes involves land in two parts of the county — Indian Trails Grove west of The Acreage and Hyder West on State Road 7 north of Clint Moore Road. Jennifer Morton, with JMorton Planning & Landscape Architecture, representing the applicants, noted that the Palm Beach County Commission in December had given direction that GL Homes should move forward with applications, providing a full detail of its proposals through the normal application process. Morton presented a video reporting that Indian Trails Grove in The Acreage, slated to be a major development, is currently in agricultural production, producing green beans, corn, tomatoes, sugar cane and 27 kinds of Chinese vegetables. The video added that GL Homes has dedicated thousands of acres to agricultural preservation in recent years, and there remains a significant resource available in agricultural production within its property west of The Acreage. In addition to being actively farmed, the property’s proximity to major canals presents a unique opportunity to alleviate water issues in the county. Indian Trails Grove encompasses 4,872 acres west of The Acreage. In 2016, GL homes dedicated 640 acres of that property to the Indian Trail Improvement District for water retention. At the same time, GL Homes received approval from the county to build 3,897 homes there.

GL Homes proposes to deed 1,600 acres of Indian Trails Grove to the county, which would have the discretion to preserve the land for agriculture and/or water resources. In addition, GL Homes would reduce the number of homes it has permission to build from 3,897 to 2,647. In exchange, the developer proposes to build 1,000 homes on 451 acres of the 682 privately owned acres in Hyder West, an area surrounded by residential developments. The balance of the land would be preserved for community benefit as a 100-acre passive park, a 26-acre preserve and 105 acres for civic uses. The plan includes 250 units of workforce housing. The exchange offers the county almost three times the amount of land to further its objectives, Morton said, adding that county staff supports the proposal. “This proposal is worthy of further review and analysis,” she said. Principal Planner Bryan Davis said that since the application was privately initiated, county staff did not yet have a full analysis to provide. “Text amendments require board initiation,” Davis said. “This initiation would authorize staff to process the request, to accept associated land use amendments and begin the process and analysis that you are accustomed to seeing at your hearings.” He emphasized that initiation does not indicate approval but is simply authorization for staff to begin work at board direction, explaining that the process would require numerous text amendments and hearings. The application is expected to go to the county commission for initiation consideration on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Several board members were critical of initiating the process, quoting staff who, although they See LAND SWAP, page 4

DR. KING CELEBRATION IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

RPB Supports Change To Allow A Coffee Shop East Of Denny’s

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a covenant change Thursday, Jan. 20 regarding an undeveloped portion of Tract 115 at the southwest corner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. The change would allow a coffee shop with a drive-through at that location. Village Attorney Keith Davis said that in accordance with direction from the council at its last meeting, he had prepared an amendment that would allow a coffee shop with a drive-through, in addition to the currently allowed

financial institution with a drivethrough. Davis said the ordinance complies with what village code defines as a coffee shop. “So, an example of this would be a Starbucks?” Mayor Fred Pinto asked, and Davis agreed. Village Manager Ray Liggins said the piece of Tract 115 east of the Denny’s restaurant contains an office building on the corner at the intersection, as well as another undeveloped office site to the south of that building, and another plat to the west that had been planned for two banks with drive-throughs. “The one site south of the build-

ing has been sold to somebody else,” Liggins told the Town-Crier. “They bought the parcel that was west of the office building, which was limited to banks, so they asked the council to remove that restriction to allow for a coffee shop, with the hopes of getting a Starbucks or another coffee shop there.” Applicant Patrick Albright said the original covenant called for two banks with drive-throughs on the two-parcel site. “What we’re proposing is a drive-through on our site,” Albright said. “It was recently brought to my knowledge that the See TRACT 115, page 4

The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by the Caribbean Americans for Community Involvement and the Village of Royal Palm Beach was held Monday, Jan. 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Judge Bradley Harper gave the keynote address during a program that also saluted Dr. King’s legacy in song and dance. Shown above is CAFCI President Dennis Wright, Citizen of the Year honoree Barbara Walker and Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Joseph Anderson. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

‘Light Industrial’ Shift Could Spur Jobs In Westlake

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The fast-growing City of Westlake continued to make way for expansion of its jobs base with the Tuesday, Jan. 18 approval of 227,000 square feet of “light industrial” space near Seminole Pratt Whitney Road as part of the Westlake Landings project. The request was approved 5-0, with Councilwoman Pilar Valle Ron casting her first vote as a member of the council. She was appointed by the council in December to fill Seat 1, left vacant by the Nov. 1 resignation of former Councilman Patric Paul. She was

sworn in at the start of the Jan. 18 meeting. The 17.4-acre site had been allocated for a combination of office space (35,000 square feet) and light industrial space (150,000 square feet). However, with Ed Mitchell Realty of Fort Lauderdale stepping forward with a plan to use the entire space allocation for varied occupancy light industrial, property owner Minto asked the council for a master plan amendment to Pod G of the 50-acre Westlake Landings Commercial Plaza. The project could house anything from light manufacturing to tile, granite or window fabricators

to distributors of various kinds, said Donaldson Hearing, of Cotleur & Hearing, who was on hand to represent Minto. Consisting of two buildings — one of approximately 150,000 square feet and the other some 75,000 square feet — each would be single story with 32 feet of interior clearance. The space can be configured for businesses that need as little as 8,000 square feet, to a single tenant occupying both buildings. Landing a tenant to take all 227,000 square feet is like “whale hunting or elephant hunting,” Mitchell told the council, and not

entirely desirable, because of the difficulty of replacing such a tenant were the business to leave. Pointing to his 35 years of experience with similar projects, Mitchell told the council that most likely there will be multiple tenants involved in the homebuilding industry. “We could also see possibly an Amazon,” he said. “We just don’t know what we’re going to see until we start building the projects.” However, due to Westlake’s location, Mitchell said that the project will provide a great opportunity to bring more, good-paying jobs to the community.

“Every city needs to have some component of light industrial,” Hearing said. “We’re really excited... Light industrial will increase the amount of non-residential [space] that is out in this area, providing workplace opportunities, jobs, industry and really just diversifying the overall landscape.” The council agreed with the concept. “It’s a good shift to bring light industrial here,” Councilwoman Katrina Long-Robinson said. In other business: • Vice Mayor John Paul O’Connor called Westlake resident See WESTLAKE, page 4

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Wellington Council Supports Limited Use Of Artificial Turf

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, Jan. 25 gave preliminary approval to an ordinance that would allow the limited use of artificial turf for some residential driveways and commercial areas not visible from the street. Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings said current land development regulations limit the use of artificial turf to government purposes. “We have had a lot of interest, including one of our shopping center owners, in installing some, which led us to look at some different rules related to the application of [artificial] turf,” Stillings said. In September, the council approved a zoning-in-progress resolution for 180 days in order to give staff time to research and put together an ordinance. “We’re finally bringing it before you this evening for consideration,” he said, explaining that artificial/synthetic turf is used on sports fields, parks, playgrounds, residential properties and common areas. The current turf on the market, known as third-generation turf, is less abrasive, less toxic and looks more like natural grass.

Stillings said artificial turf uses less water during shortages, requires no fertilizer or pesticide and provides a usable surface for the disabled. It requires no mowing, and reduces the amount of yard waste and air pollution from equipment. It’s non-allergenic and durable, and able to withstand heavy use from sports and foot traffic, he added. However, there are negative aspects to the use of artificial turf, such as an increase in temperature of up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit higher than natural grass, an increase in storm water runoff, no ecosystem benefit, chemicals and synthetic materials, concerns with impact on human health and the environment, odor buildup and the loss of natural green space. The proposed changes would have allow the limited use of artificial turf for residential properties in the rear and side yards, and limited use on driveways, in residential common areas and recreational areas. It would also be allowed in commercial areas, but not in landscape buffers or areas visible from the right of way. Stillings noted that the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended approval 6-1, and the Tree Board recommended approval 5-1.

Mayor Anne Gerwig said she favored artificial turf in front yards or driveways between pavers in residential areas, but not in back yards. Councilman Michael Napoleone said he favored limited commercial use and decorative use in driveways, but he was not ready to approve residential use in back yards, especially not at up to 75 percent as recommended by staff. Councilman Michael Drahos said he preferred to allow residential use in people’s back yards. “I would rather we stay out of people’s back yards unless there is a compelling reason,” he said. Councilman John McGovern suggested that the council pass the first reading of the ordinance for commercial areas and driveways, and let staff make changes for back yards before the final reading. McGovern said he might be persuaded to allow residential backyard applications if the ordinance would include warranty protection, if there were a lower percentage than 75, and if appropriate barriers could be required between artificial turf and a neighbor’s real turf. “We have to have a requirement of what must be there,” he said, adding that he could see that artificial turf could be useful in side

Youth Council Award — The Wellington Village Council saluted members of the Wellington Youth Council on Tuesday, Jan. 24 for being named one of three winners statewide of the Florida League of Cities 2021 Youth Council Video Competition. The local youth council won for its video submission, “Closing the Literacy Gap.” The winning video can be viewed via the Florida League of Cities web PHOTO COURTESY THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON site at www.flcities.com/youthcouncils. areas of zero-lot-line homes where there is little sunlight. “We can amend this as we go forward. I’m perfectly fine with this starting as just driveways and commercial.”

Napoleone made a motion to approve the ordinance with the deletion of artificial turf use in residential back yards and the addition of use in driveways. McGovern

seconded the motion, adding that he wanted the ordinance to come back for a second reading with further discussion. The motion carried 4-1 with Drahos opposed.

Palm Beach County Health Director: Virus Cases Are Going Down, But Transmission Rates Are Off The Chart

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At the Palm Beach County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25, Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County Director Dr. Alina Alonso said the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is going down, but the number of deaths is increasing. “There’s a lot of communication in the news that our numbers are going down… but the number of deaths are going up nationwide,” Alonso said. “Our vaccination rate is pretty much stagnant. We’ve got 80 percent of people vaccinated with one vaccine only, but the fully vaccinated is still down at 67.4 [percent], and we have very high community transmission. It’s off the charts in terms of the numbers it’s supposed to be on the scale.” The nationwide trend is very

different from what is happening in Palm Beach County. “We are seeing the Omicron at 99 percent, so everything that is out there is Omicron, so we have to take that into account when we talk about therapies,” she said. Alonso noted that on Monday, the FDA announced new guidelines that monoclonal therapies are no longer to be used throughout the U.S. Those therapies, such as Regeneron, used heavily in Florida earlier in the pandemic, have been shown to be ineffective in treating the current Omicron variant. Back in November the county was at 2.3 percent daily case positivity with a transmission rate of 48 patients per 100,000. “We are now at 1,013 cases per 100,000, though this is coming down very fast,” Alonso said. “So, maybe in February, we will

get that down, but right now the entire United States has a very high transmission rate.” She said the positivity rate for new cases in the county is at 24.8 percent, where it needs to be below 5 percent. The numbers are very similar for Florida overall, but the numbers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are higher than Palm Beach County. The total number of cases per week in the county peaked at the end of December at 29,150. “That made perfect sense, since it had to do with the holidays, Thanksgiving and the traveling and everything else, and then we were waiting for what would happen with New Year’s Eve. We were waiting to see if there would be another peak, and we did not [see one],” Alonso said. “People here in Palm Beach

County pretty much stayed home for New Year’s Eve. Although we partied a lot in the streets and threw a lot of fireworks, people behaved pretty well, so we did not have that peak. Our numbers started coming down, and now we have almost the same kind of steep cases going down to 3,351 cases for our last week.” She added that the county’s death rate has also gone down sharply from its peak in early January. Alonso explained that the county is now in an endemic situation for vaccinations, with 75 percent totally vaccinated, she said, explaining that people ages 60 to 79 are more than 80 percent fully vaccinated. “They are very safe,” she said. “Unfortunately, these are not the ones going out into the com-

munity and spreading it, so this group who is going out is still in the very wrong numbers. We have only been able to increase these top numbers in the 5-to-9 and 10-to-11 age groups [by 1 percent]. The last time I showed you this, the 10-to11 were a 2 percent increase. We are doing everything we can to continue to provide those vaccines for that young age group.” She said people need to not be afraid of the pandemic but should take precautions, take care of one another, and continue to wear

masks, wash hands and practice social distancing when appropriate. “We must learn how to live in a pandemic instead of being alarmed all of the time,” Alonso said. “We’ve got to let the fear come down so that we can remain doing our job and doing what we have to do and carrying on with what we’re doing every day.” Learn more about Palm Beach County’s efforts to battle the pandemic at www.pbcgov.com/ coronavirus.

‘We must learn how to live in a pandemic instead of being alarmed all of the time. We’ve got to let the fear come down so that we can remain doing our job and doing what we have to do and carrying on with what we’re doing every day.’ — Dr. Alina Alonso

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ITID Approves Plans To Improve Santa Rosa Groves, R-3 Work

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19 and approved several resolutions to fund road and drainage repairs for the Santa Rosa Groves neighborhood, now also known as ITID Unit 20. Also approved was financing for the district’s R3 road improvement projects. Attorney Mark Raymond, legal counsel for bonds and financing, said board and public comments at the meeting would be limited to items on the agenda, which included agreements with Raymond to serve as bond counsel, amendments to the district engineer’s reports, several tax and bond resolutions, and selection of an investment banker for the R-3 road project.

He added that the meeting will also consider using in-house staff for the reconstruction of Carol Street in Santa Rosa Groves. Elizabeth Accomando, a resident of Santa Rosa Groves, asked if the entire funding for the neighborhood of close to $25 million would be approved that evening, or just the shorter-term funding of Carol Street and some drainage improvements including funding for a pump. ITID Board Member Betty Argue questioned one of the resolutions, which called for immediate funding up to $1 million. “I don’t know why that only says $1 million because we had discussed this before. I think it was supposed to be up to $2 million,” she said. Raymond said what he took away from the previous meeting

would be for the first installment to be for $1 million. Argue asked that the item, which was on the consent agenda, be pulled for discussion and amendment. She explained that when staff went to inspect conditions in Santa Rosa Groves, they saw deteriorated drainage conditions that would need to be corrected for the system to work correctly. “We discovered that pretty much every easement would need to be cleared,” Argue said. “There was a lot more improvements that were going to be needed for the drainage to work properly.” She said the first priority for the Santa Rosa Groves residents is drainage, and the second priority is Carol Street. “We promised them that we were going to do this as efficiently

and effectively as possible,” Argue said. “Even if you put the pump in, you have to do the clearing of the major canals. The main arteries have to be cleared. I think $2 million is a safer number to ensure that we can do what we have to do and what we promised to the residents.” She added that from listening to Santa Rosa residents recently, they preferred opting for shorter-term plan at this time, rather than the nearly $25 million for total refurbishment of the neighborhood. “That’s why I think this number needs to be $2 million,” Argue said. ITID President Michael Johnson asked if there would be a significant difference in fees for the loan, and Raymond said there would be no significant difference for up to $5 million than approving

sequential $1 million loans for five years. Accomando said she was glad to see that the amount would be increased. “I know what’s out there, and I know what needs to be done and replaced, and that’s only what we can see,” she said. “We’ve dug up some stuff on our property that I’m sure you guys are going to find along the way in these canals that need to be addressed.” Argue made a motion to amend the agreement with Raymond for a loan of up to $5 million rather than $1 million, which carried 5-0. The council also unanimously approved tax and bond resolutions for Unit 20 and Unit R-3. Raymond said the water control plan for Unit 20 had been determined to be of benefit to the unit. In order to complete the projects

identified in the plan, the district must authorize issuance of debt and assessment of the benefited properties for their repayment over time, according to the resolution. The cost of completing the plan is just under $22,745,000, according to the engineer’s report. “The benefit figures are important because the statutes that control special districts like Indian Trail, the district is allowed to levy special assessments up to the amount of benefit in order to pay the cost to complete the plan of improvements,” Raymond said. “There is no known deadline for the completion, but it is clear that the law in Florida requires that the plan be completed once it commences.” He pointed out that, according to the engineer’s report, the overall benefit for Santa Rosa Groves is more than $188 million.

Outdoor Youth Day Feb. 5 At Corbett Everglades Youth Camp

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Florida Sportsmen Conservation Association will host its annual Outdoor Youth Day at the Everglades Youth Camp in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day’s goal is to educate children about the many recreational opportunities available in local natural areas. “We want to introduce kids to the outdoors, especially in this day and age, and see airboats and swamp buggies,” said Steve Stroh, a board member of the

FSCA. “We’ve got some shooting stations where the kids can shoot shotguns and muzzle loaders, .22 rifles, archery, canoeing, animal displays, barn animal displays — there’s quite a bit of different stuff out there for the kids to introduce them to the outdoors.” Activities also include fishing, pony rides and demonstrations from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. More than 1,500 children of all ages are expected to enjoy the various events. A $10 entrance fee covers all activities. Refreshments will be available for sale.

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continued from page 1 other site… has been sold, and it’s going to be office space. Based on the research we did, a Starbucks would have about 500 customers a day. Basically, it’s about the same kind of volume.” He added that as of now, all the parcels have been constructed or permitted, other than the ones

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continued from page 1 about having good schools in their community.” She feels there is another project in the village that has not gotten enough traction — a plot at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park designated for a community garden. “That’s a project that’s not getting enough help,” Highsmith said. “The space is designated, and they said, ‘We’ll irrigate it,’ and that’s it. I feel like we could be doing more for that space.” She also thinks community events need to be communicated better, and that some people seem to be surprised that an event has happened there after the fact. “There could be better visibility for things,” she said, adding that she has experience promoting happenings in the village, such as teaching people about gardening and bringing people together who would not normally be brought together. Her activities at H.L. Johnson include hydroponic gardening for grades K through 2, and outdoor gardening with raised beds for grades 3 through 5. “I’m also doing a STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math] club with kindergarten now,” Highsmith said. She is also excited to be working with her former classmate at H.L Johnson, Principal Crystal Amado Kucharski. Highsmith feels her years of fundraising for H.L. Johnson have given her experience in managing distributions and timelines. “The spring carnival that we did was huge,” she said. “There were 1,500 people who came. We had the bounce houses, we had food trucks, we had entertainment, we had raffles, we had games.” Highsmith also feels her previous experience as a healthcare worker has prepared her to do just about any job. “I’ve worked with people at the worst times of their lives, going through the

Stroh said he will personally assist on the shotgun range, adding that attendance is relative to the weather. “One year, we had only about 800 [attend] because it was raining,” he said. “Last year, we didn’t do it because we had to shut down due to COVID-19.” He added that they can always use volunteers to help with activities. “We get a lot of high school kids come out and do their volunteer hours,” Stroh said. He added that the all-volunteer FSCA seeks donations and

works with the South Florida Water Management District to ensure its lands will have as many recreational opportunities as possible. The group also continues to participate in Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission-sponsored youth hunting programs. The FSCA’s goal is to unify and build upon individual strengths of a diverse group of people who share a common interest in protecting and restoring the unique natural resources of the state so that present and future generations can enjoy its economic, social, rec-

As part of its continued efforts to reduce the community spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Village of Wellington has partnered with SynergyDx to provide free drivethrough testing. Patients will not need to exit their vehicles. The testing site opened to residents Wednesday, Jan. 19 and operates Monday through Friday

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site is located at Wellington Green Park (2175 Wellington Green Drive). COVID-19 self-swab PCR tests are available with results in 24 to 48 hours. Drive-ups are welcome, and no appointment is necessary. SynergyDx offers the most convenient direct-to-consumer sample collection. The gentle shal-

hardest times of their lives” she said. “Not just a person or patient, but their families, their children, their grandchildren. I’ve worked with generations through the most challenging things. I feel that that has prepared me to do anything. I’m really good with working with people and listening.” As for working with the rest of the council if she is elected, Highsmith said that she has experience working with boards and large groups, such as the PTO. “Everybody shares their opinion, and you go with the majority,” she said. To learn more about her, Highsmith directs residents to her campaign web site at www. highsmithforvillagecouncil.com. “I am doing everything myself,” Highsmith said. “I’m doing it, and my husband is helping me. We did the web site by ourselves. A friend of mine took the pictures. I’m not about wasting money. Hopefully, I can make this happen.” Hmara is wrapping up his fifth two-year term on the council after first being elected in March 2012. Over that time, Hmara is very proud of his accomplishments with the village, and that he is part of a council that works well together. He is known on the council for his work supporting local schools, largely through his longtime role as liaison to the Education Advisory Board. It is work that he has found very rewarding. “The level the board is at right now, it is very effective in communications and information sharing,” Hmara said. “When I first got involved with it, the majority of the other council members felt the [advisory board’s] accomplishments were being ignored or weren’t being recognized, and that they weren’t being encouraged.” He took on being the council’s liaison to the Education Advisory Board, looking at it as an effective interface between the village and the schools, which he considers a critical element of the community. “When new people come into a community, one of the first things they ask is, ‘How are the schools?’” Hmara said.

Even if the village does not have the direct ability to makes changes at the schools, it does have the ability to facilitate, encourage and communicate between the schools and the community. “This is how we can make the schools even better,” he said. “That was a big deal, and it was even bigger with the high school.” He feels the Education Advisory Board played a substantial role in improving the relationship between the village and the image of Royal Palm Beach High School, which 10 years ago had a fairly poor reputation, but now is considered a major success story. “That’s a big deal for me,” Hmara said. Hmara is also proud of his work with the League of Cities and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to encourage redevelopment along the State Road 7 corridor, and to examine and identify what it should look like in the future. “It’s on the edge of the community, yet it has a substantial impact on the nature of our community,” he said. “Usually, the challenge turns out to be one of finding a balance point between who we are and who we want to become, and not lose the character of the community.” Hmara said that Royal Palm Beach has a healthy competition with other communities around them, and the village must maintain a competitive edge. “We have to stay attractive to keep the residents here that we have, and at the same time attract new residents in order to keep growing, to keep it healthy,” he said. “That’s a fairly easy thing to say, but pretty challenging to put it all together.” Most importantly, he works hard to communicate with everybody in the community. He believes in keeping people informed, especially before something starts happening. “I do that with HOA meetings that I’m invited to, I’ll do that at CAFCI meetings, I’ll do that wherever and whenever — whether it be at a school or wherever it

might be — to share with people what’s going on and set the stage mostly for the opportunity to ask questions,” Hmara said. He said his involvement with the TCRPC and the Palm Beach and Florida leagues of cities have enabled him to learn from other communities about how they deal with issues and opportunities. This helps him in obtaining ideas that can be brought back to the village. “Right now, as a result of being involved in these organizations, I can call a lot of people that I could not have called had I not spent time in those organizations,” Hmara said. He said in order to have influence in those organizations, it is important to step up in the leadership within them. “That’s what I’ve done, and it has worked out in many ways, ultimately, I think, to the benefit of the village,” Hmara said. One of the most rewarding activities he has participated in has been the Feeding South Florida project at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, which started put as staff-driven but evolved into a largely volunteer activity. “I worked with the staff on that and reached out to the Royal Palm Beach Rotary, and that blossomed, and we still get 15 to 20 volunteers every first and third Wednesday,” he said of the project that provides free groceries for residents in need. Hmara and his wife Carolyn have two adult children and four grandchildren. He is a retired colonel with the U.S. Army, serving from 1966 to 1992. Hmara then held several high-level positions with different federal government agencies before retiring to Royal Palm Beach. Visit www.reelectjeffhmara. com to learn more about Hmara’s campaign. The Town-Crier will host a televised candidates forum regarding the Tuesday, March 8 municipal election on Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Residents are invited to attend in person at the Village Meeting Hall, or watch either on the village’s TV channel or web site.

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Once again, in the United States, a Jewish house of worship is vandalized — this time in Royal Palm Beach. The Nazi-like person who did this is just one of many in the western communities, the State of Florida and the entire country who are haters of anyone who doesn’t look or believe as they do. (By the way, when was the last time a Jewish person desecrated a church?) Nothing new in this country, right? It has been going on for four centuries! Frank Sinatra once starred in a 10-minute movie short, “The House I Live In.” That was 1945, but it applies to us now. I challenge you to

“Google” it and draw your own conclusions about the house we live in. Perhaps it is time for the rest of us to do a better job of standing up to injustice and hate by speaking with the misguided around us — you know, our neighbors! Hate never has, never will defeat education. If people can’t learn about common decency toward their fellow man at home, in church or school — then perhaps they can learn from those of us who do not hate. Sitting in silence dooms all of us to an unthinkable, horrible future. Fred Eisinger Royal Palm Beach

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WCF Awards $11,000 In ‘Our Schools’ Grants To Fund ‘Arts Departments’ On Friday, Jan. 21, Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted a special breakfast event for the principals and other representatives from all 11 public schools serving the Wellington community. The principals were invited by the Wellington Community Foundation as the recipients of the “Our Schools” grant. This foundation program will support fine arts departments at local schools. The WCF Board of Directors — including Chair Tom Wenham, Vice Chair Maria Becker, Treasurer Hope Barron, Secretary Jim Sackett, and directors Joanna Boynton, Dr. Gordon Johnson, Barry Manning, James Seder, Pam Tahan and Maggie Zeller — voted unanimously to fund all 11 schools specifically to be used throughout the “arts departments” in 2022. Becker pointed out how the arts are usually among the first departments in schools to have budgets slashed. Johnson added that music, drawing and other artistic activities engage students and give them avenues to use their creativity in ways the academic classrooms do not. “All of our students need outlets, especially during these challenging times,” Manning said. The board then agreed to fund this unique grant program and prepare a special platform for the distribution of each grant. Tahan, who also serves as CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, offered to host a special breakfast in the Community Conference Room on the hospital’s campus. Tahan and her staff did a wonderful job organizing and preparing the room, the menu and takeaway gifts for all of the invited school principals. The buffet-style breakfast included a made-toorder omelet station with all the fixings, French toast casserole, bacon, sausage, kielbasa, home fries with peppers and onions, fresh fruit, assorted danishes, and coffee, water and freshly squeeze orange juice. The principals and other school representatives, along with foundation board members, including two newly elected board members, Michael Gauger and Donald Gross, were welcomed with opening remarks by hospital Chief Operating Officer John Mark Atchley, who thanked everyone for taking the time out of

their busy schedules and joining in on this breakfast prepared just for them. Wenham, chair of the foundation, also thanked everyone for coming and thanked the WRMC team for putting on a great event. He went on the thank each of the schools for all that they are doing for the community’s children. “We know it has been hard,” he said, adding that events like this one serve to further enhance and better the community’s understanding of Wellington’s schools. “Coming together like this is something we should consider doing more often.” Becker, vice chair of the foundation, noted the happy reason for the day’s event. “Today, we were able to bring together representatives from all of our local schools and award them money that they can now use to help fund a part of the budget that is often overlooked, the arts,” she said. “The arts provide a needed outlet for students at a time when they need it most. I’m excited to see how each school uses the funds to enrich the lives of their students. This morning has been a classic example of what makes our village an amazing community for families with children.” T h e f o u n d a t i o n ’s “ O u r Schools” grants have been awarded for the past five years with a different concentration of spending, varying from elementary after school programs to middle school requests for laptops to additional tutoring staff to assisting students needing help affording the annual safety patrol trip. The grants have targeted either elementary schools, middle schools or high schools independently each year. But this year, the board felt it was necessary to fund every Wellington school, and found the budget to do so. This was made possible through hundreds of generous donors, and annual sponsors such as Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and Tom & Regis Wenham. It is just one way that the community continues to show up and help its most vulnerable members — children, seniors and veterans. For additional information about this grant project or other foundation projects, visit www. wellingtoncommunityfoundation. org.

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Phyllis Audrey Manning, matriarch of the Town-Crier newspaper since 1998, died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, following a long illness. She was one week shy of her 76th birthday. She was a sweet, loving and compassionate woman taken far too soon, but after a difficult time, her family is comforted in knowing that she is in a better place and no longer in pain. Phyllis was born Jan. 23, 1946, to the late Arthur and Miriam Gometz. Born at the very start of the generation that would become known as the Baby Boomers, she grew up in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, where she graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and attended Brooklyn College. Raised by a craftsman jeweler, Phyllis was known to have great expertise and amazing taste in jewelry, as well as fashion and accessories, which she adapted throughout her life to keep herself always looking fashion forward. At age 12, she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, a diagnosis she shares with her brother Martin. While the treatments of the time would keep her alive, they were far from perfect. Life expectancy for juvenile diabetics in the 1950s was low. Perhaps she might live into her 50s. Thanks to her indomitable spirit, and some major advances in medical technology, Phyllis beat those odds and lived to be among the first generation of geriatric juvenile diabetics. Her struggles did not coarsen her personality. Phyllis was an exceptionally kind, generous woman who made friends everywhere she went. She listened intently to what other people had to say, and she remembered it. She could have conversations that went on for hours. Whoever was sitting next to her became her new best friend, and Phyllis has friends still today from all parts of her life, and with each one, she shared a special relationship. Phyllis met the man who would become her husband, Barry, on a street corner in Brooklyn one day, introduced by mutual friends. It was a love that persevered the ups and downs of a long life. They married three years later in 1966, and on Nov. 6, 2021, surrounded by friends and family, they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. While she worked early in her life doing clerical work, and in the banking and real estate industries, her later years were spent working with her husband on their business ventures. Since 1998, she has been the co-owner and president of Newspaper Publishers Inc., parent company of the Town-Crier newspaper. She loved her deep involvement in the local community and cherished the many friends she made along the way.

Although doctors warned it could be dangerous for a juvenile diabetic, Phyllis had two children, sons Joshua and Robert, in the 1970s. She loved them immensely and cared for them from both near and afar for the rest of her days. She was always proud of them, both when they took her advice and when they decided to go in another direction. However much she loved her children and husband, none of that held a candle to her seven grandchildren. It was a love that early on, they said she was not destined to know. But it burst onto the scene in 2004 with the arrival of Arianna Elizabeth, and grew in the banner year of 2007, when Amelia Eve, Jasper Jordan and Arthur Jacob joined her family. Diana Jade and Micah Jared joined the crew in 2013, followed by Alexander Elias in 2015. While once she thought her children were perfect, now it turns out her grandchildren were even more perfect. Phyllis doted on her grandchildren and saw them as often as she could, which, unfortunately, was not often enough over the past few years. However, she was so incredibly happy to have them all in the same place at the same time at the end of December. The family is thankful that all of her grandchildren shared happy memories with her, and she certainly left this world with happy memories of them. The past few years were not kind to her. Battling diabetes and Parkinson’s, in the end, it was two different forms of cancer that she was unable to beat. She did not like how the last few years robbed her of her independence and carefree spirit. The last six months, in particular, were very difficult for Phyllis, and now she is at peace. Pre-deceased by her parents, Arthur and Miriam Gometz, she is survived by her husband Barry Manning; brother Martin Gometz; sister-in-law Joyce Gometz; sons Joshua and Robert Manning; daughter-in-law Stephanie Manning; son-in-law Dr. David Hu; grandchildren Arianna Elizabeth, Amelia Eve, Jasper Jordan, Arthur Jacob, Diana Jade, Micah Jared and Alexander Elias; along with a large extended family who loved and adored her, including Merle and Dr. Lawrence F. Markus, Myra and David Manning, and Claudia and Dr. Mark Manning. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach. She was laid to rest on Sunday, Jan. 23 at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, New York. The family suggests that contributions in loving memory of Phyllis Manning be made to either the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Wellington Community Foundation.

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RPB Council OKs Home Biz Changes To Comply With New Statute

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In compliance with new state regulations regarding home occupations, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave preliminary approval Thursday, Jan. 20 to several amendments to the village code to assure that local regulations conform with state statutes. Village Attorney Keith Davis said the ordinance brings the village into conformance with one of the most significant preemption statutes of the 2021 legislative session, having to do with how local governments can regulate home occupations, defined as business activity that occurs as a secondary activity at a residence in a residentially zoned area. “It has to do with [when] you live in your house and you work from your home, or maybe you have a home office,” Davis said.

One of the biggest changes in terms of preemption, he said, is that the new law requires that home offices be regulated no differently than the same type of business in a commercial zoning district. “Our old code said that you cannot have any employees in a home occupation,” Davis said. “The law now says the business has to be run by someone who lives in the house. You are now allowed to have up to two employees who do not live in the house who can come in every day to work.” The village is still allowed to levy a business tax receipt for a home occupation, and parking regulations still apply. “We are still allowed to regulate traffic and parking conditions, so whatever our parking codes are for any particular residential zone, those still apply, so you are

still not allowed to have commercial vehicles parked overnight,” Davis said. “If you have a home occupation, you’re not allowed to generate more traffic or create more parking issues than [any other] residence in the same zoning district.” The village is also still allowed to regulate aesthetics. “The house still needs to be a house; it can’t look like a store front,” Davis said. The new law does allow some permissible signs that can be placed on residential businesses. “A home occupation can enjoy the same regulations,” he said. “They can’t have more, bigger or different signs, but they are allowed to follow our sign code for residential properties, the same as residential properties without a home occupation.” The village is still allowed to

regulate nuisance-type activities, such as noise, odor, vibration or the use of hazardous materials. “We can still have annual inspections to make sure it complies with zoning, but we can’t have our own home occupation permit, and we’re not allowed to prohibit employees any longer,” Davis said. “You can’t place more restrictions on a home business than on a commercially zoned property.” He said the proposed ordinance would bring the village into conformance with the current state law. Councilman Jeff Hmara noted that the new statute is less preemptory than the original bill, which stated that local governments cannot regulate home businesses differently than those in commercial areas, but the Florida League of Cities was able to inject some local control.

“You can see now that we still have some latitude,” Hmara said. “We can take action to prevent annoyances and things of that nature in a residential area. Otherwise, it started out that you can’t do anything different as far as limiting

functions of businesses in commercial areas than you could in residential.” Councilwoman Jan Rodusky made a motion to approve the first reading of the code amendments, which carried 5-0.

RPB Daddy Daughter Dance Set For Feb. 11

Royal Palm Beach will hold its second annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, located at 151 Civic Center Way. “We’re trying to give the opportunity for fathers and other special men to take their girls out and have a fun night,” Cultural Center Manager Steve Poyner said. “We’ll have a DJ who will

play some music, and we’ll have different kinds of games to play as well. We’ll also have some photo opportunities set up. It will be catered with some pasta and desserts to treat the girls special that night.” The cost is $25 per person and $30 for non-residents. Register now through Feb. 4, or until filled. For more info., contact Poyner at (561) 790-5192 or spoyner@ royalpalmbeach.com.

Franklin Academy Hosts Chess Expo At The Mall At Wellington Green

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Mall at Wellington Green was filled with chess players of all ages on Saturday, Jan. 22 when the Franklin Academy hosted a free chess expo. Chess coaches were

on site for all players to challenge or learn from. “In the past, we’ve done chess expos, and they’ve always been very well attended. We find that the younger children really are very engaged in the game,”

said Rachelle Crain, the mall’s marketing manager, who hopes to organize similar events in the future. Chess is integrated into the elementary curriculum at the Franklin Academy and is also provided as

an elective for middle grades. Learn more about the school at www.franklin-academy.org. To learn about events at the mall, visit www.shopwellingtongreen. com/events. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Chess Instructor Clare Broomfield and Grand Master Yanira Vigoa face off in an exhibition match.

Second-grader Grayson Nar takes chess very seriously.

Principal Rena Tornopsky was happy to bring this free event to the public.

First-grader Gianna Loeza has no doubt in her chess skills.

Franklin Academy fifth-grader Braegan Gallant prepares for his next match.

Anya and Aria Shah get some coaching from Franklin Academy chess instructor Clare Broomfield.

Seventh-grader Tommy Ledbetter carefully plans his next move.

Bianca Plaza faces off against Jacen Sharkey while her brother Emmi watches.

Nate and Emmi Plaza analyze the chess board.

World Championship Equestrian Triathlon Returns To Support B&G Club The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s World Championship Equestrian Triathlon will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7 at EyeCandyLand Farm in Wellington. World-renowned athletes will gather to compete in a thrilling equestrian competition to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. “Given these unprecedented times, I am so grateful for our Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club board, who continue to support our community, and I am extremely grateful and honored to

Barky Pines Puppy Love 5K Returns Feb. 12

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will host its third annual Puppy Love 5K on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The run/walk starts at 7:30 a.m. Pets are welcome, and a virtual option is available. The event will include a DJ, raffles, vendor booths and more. The link to sign up is: https://runsignup. com/Race/FL/RoyalPalmBeach/ BarkyPinesPuppyLove5k. Barky Pines is a nonprofit animal rescue and sanctuary located in Loxahatchee. For additional information, call (561) 402-1451 or visit www. barkypinesanimalrescue.com.

Garden Club To Feature Talk by Mark Peters of Peters Crotons

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The speaker will be Mark Peters of Peters Croton Nursery in Vero Beach. Peters is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Horticulture and had a successful career in the northeast, where he worked at the legendary White Flower Farm and later was director of horticulture at Boston’s historic Forest Hills Cemetery. Peters then joined the New York Botanical Garden as vice president for horti-

continue Neil’s legacy with our fifth annual World Championship Equestrian Triathlon,” Event Chair Kathleen Gannon-Ledsome said. Serving with Gannon-Ledsome on the event committee are Jennifer Schecter, Julie Khanna, Grace de la Gueronniere, Mariana Savage, Marie Fraisse, Pauline Watterlot and Robert Dover. For the first time, five teams will compete for the championship title. This year’s teams include EyeCandy, Ford’s Garage, Sebilion, Trelawny and R-360. The family-friendly competition

will begin with each team made up of one polo player, one hunter jumper and one dressage rider. The competition includes a major twist, since athletes do not compete in their field of expertise. Some of the world’s most recognizable names in equestrian sports will participate, including Daniel Bluman, Olexa Celine, Nacho Figueras, Delfina Blaquier, Nic Roldan, Betsy Van Dyke, Vanessa Mannix, Kendall Cox, Paul O’Shea, Kerstie Allen, Ben Ebeling, Emma Marlowe, Pamela Flanagan, Andrea Woodward and Bliss Heers.

The title sponsor is EyeCandy. Other sponsors include the Bainbridge Companies, BlackWatch, the Brownington Foundation, Everglades Farm Equipment, the Hon. Danielle Moore, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Lamborghini, Louise Armour, Neiman Marcus, PNC Bank, Publix Charities, Sant Ambroeus, Sebilion, ShowPlus powered by CaptiveOne and Trelawny. VIP tables and tickets are available. For more information, contact Elena Corsano at (649) 209-6965 or e-mail ecorsano@ bgcpbc.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS culture and living colthe return of a free lections. It was there public art exhibit, that he became in“The Art of Florida’s creasingly fascinated Highwaymen,” to the with all things tropical Wellington Commuin the plant world. nity Center (12150 In 2002, Peters and W. Forest Hill Blvd.). his wife, Dierdre, The exhibit will be on moved to Vero Beach, display on Saturday, where he discovered Feb. 12 and Sunday, and fell in love with Feb. 13, with presencrotons. Throughout tations each day at his career, Peters has 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A been a popular speakkey member of the er at garden events and Highwaymen, R.A. Mark Peters has been the featured McLendon, who bespeaker on crotons at various Flor- gan his painting career in 1955, ida Federation of Garden Clubs will be painting live on site. A events. An entertaining and en- free opening reception with light lightening presenter, the hallmark refreshments is scheduled for of his program is a phenomenal Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. display of masses of crotons so he to noon. can readily emphasize his talking In the late 1950s, during the points, demonstrate the art of air- Jim Crow era of the south, a small layering and discuss best practices group of African American artists of croton cultivation. Visit www. from the Fort Pierce and Vero peterscrotonnursery.com to learn Beach area started a business more. venture during a time where emThe community is invited to ployment opportunities available join the club for coffee and a plant to them were mostly low-paying raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m., fol- jobs. lowed by the presentation at 10 Eventually, the group numbered a.m. Visitors are asked to check 26 self-taught artists. Unable to in at the guest table. To reserve display and sell their work through a spot, contact Maria Wolfe at traditional channels, such as gallertcacad_registrar@yahoo.com. ies and art agents, they traveled the For more information, visit www. roads selling their paintings to busiwellingtongardenclub.org. ness owners, real estate brokers, lawyer’s offices, banks and others along the way. This unconventional sales method earned them the name of “The Highwaymen.” For more than 60 years, the group captured Florida’s natural beauty in an estimated 200,000 paintings, depicting striking views of backWellington recently announced woods scenes, breaking waves,

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palm-lined beaches and rivers. For more information, call the Wellington Community Center at (561) 753-2484, or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events.

Art Society To Present ‘Flying South’ Virtual Art Show

The Wellington Art Society recently opened a new virtual art show called “Flying South,” which opened Jan. 7 and will continue until March 31. This exhibit features 10 artists and 48 original works of art, including photography, digital art, mixed media on hand-made paper and an array of paintings using various mediums. All artwork is for sale, and a portion of the proceeds goes toward Wellington Art Society scholarship and outreach programs. The 10 artists exhibiting are: Rachel Laub, Charles Moses, H.V. Albrecht, Susan Oakes, Laura Jaffe, David Ciofalo, Eric Reibeek, Joseph Marcou, Del Foxton and Mauricio Perry. The Flying South Virtual Art Show is a free online event presented through Kunstmatrix, which is a unique and innovative platform that enables artists to create beautiful and realistic 3D versions of their artwork, displayed in a sophisticated virtual exhibition space. Visitors can view artwork one of several ways, including moving themselves around the exhibit using the arrows that appear on

screen or by using the cursor. A guided tour is also available. For more information about Flying South, or to learn more about the featured artists, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

Singing Contractors, Sacred Waters At Dolly Hand

Don’t miss the Singing Contractors on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade. Tickets can be purchased online at www. dollyhand.org or by calling the box office at (561) 993-1160. All seats are $30. The foundation of the Singing Contractors stems from a viral video of their poignant rendition of “How Great Thou Art,” performed in an unfinished corner of a home remodel, which led to more than one million views in almost 24 hours. The duo, comprised of Indiana natives Aaron Gray and Josh Arnett, has continued to amass a following due to their fun-loving personalities and compelling gospel covers. Also coming up at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is a free “Sacred Waters” talk. Connect with Dr. Victoria Machado on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at noon as she explores the intersection of Florida’s water and spirituality within Florida’s present day environmental movement. The talk will investigate what it means to care for the water and how stories can help us rethink

how to understand this vital resource. Bring lunch and enjoy the Smithsonian Institute’s traveling exhibit “WaterWays” following the talk. Attendees should RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 1 by calling the box office at (561) 993-1160. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on the Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College at 1977 SW College Drive.

Wellington To Recognize Chinese New Year Jan. 28

Join the Village of Wellington for a Chinese New Year Celebration on Friday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., happening in conjunction with the Lakeside Market at Wellington Town Center, featuring fun activities for the entire family. In addition to shopping with local vendors, visitors to the Lakeside Market will enjoy free 15-minute “Intro to Tai Chi” demonstrations at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., followed by a traditional lion dance performance at 7 p.m. After sunset, guests are invited to decorate and release their own paper lanterns from the boat docks while supplies last. The Lakeside Market occurs on Fridays, from 5 to 9 p.m. along the Town Center Promenade located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more information on the market and to find the weekly vendor list, visit www.wellingtonlakesidemarket.com.

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CAFCI HONORS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING’S LEGACY AT ANNUAL CELEBRATION The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by the Caribbean Americans for Community Involvement and the Village of Royal Palm Beach was held Monday, Jan. 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. 15th Judicial Circuit Judge Bradley G. Harper gave the keynote address during a program that also saluted Dr. King’s legacy in song and dance. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Joey and Lorna Johnson, Karen Morris-Clarke and Steve Higgins. Nadine White Boyd, Kashamba Miller Anderson, Port Commissioner Joseph Anderson, Judge Bradley Harper, Wellington Councilman John McGovern, RPB Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas and RPB Councilman Jeff Hmara.

Lori Cabrera sings the national anthem.

Elet Cyris and Copeland Davis.

Steve Higgins sings “The Black National Anthem.”

Chaplain Aide Jackson Eubanks of Boy Scout Troop 111 gives the invocation.

Gospel singer Katie Gilmore sings “Holy Ghost Power.”

Hidreth Stoddart-Brown performs “A Tribute to a Dream.”

Jade Masters performs “All Falls Down.”

Keynote Speaker Judge Bradley Harper addresses the attendees.

The Band Even Tempered Artists ETA) includes Benjamin Collin, Miles Hoyt, Ian Allison and Charlie DeBay.

CAFCI President Dennis Wright, Citizen of the Year honoree Barbara Walker and Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Joseph Anderson.

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WELLINGTON SENIORS ENJOY EQUESTRIAN LUNCHEON AT THE SHOWGROUNDS The Wellington Seniors Club attended a luncheon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Thursday, Jan. 13. Attendees enjoyed a visit to the Winter Equestrian Festival, along with lunch and great seats to watch the horse show. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Nancy Giancana, Hermione Palmer, John Giancanna, Nancy Salviola and Hildi Wanklyn.

Event Manager Courtney Schintzius, Wellington Seniors Club President Eileen Kuhnel, Equestrian Sport Productions Executive Vice President Vaneli Bojkova and Director of Catering Patti Miele.

Hildi Wanklyn with Rebeca and Rafael Cruz.

Blair and Vivian Friedman, Maria and Gilberto Franco, and Sue and Jim Weinstein.

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Andrew Bourns rides with Darquito.

Georgina Bloomberg competes on Manhattan.

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SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO 19 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS The South Florida Fair gave out its annual scholarships on Sunday, Jan. 16 at a special ceremony held at the expo center during the fair. A total of 19 scholarships were given out to students from all over the region, including several from the western communities. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Kelle and Roland Enriquez were there to support their daughter, scholarship winner Megan Enriquez.

Scholarship Committee Chair Becky Isiminger addresses the gathering.

Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth, scholarship winner Megan Enriquez, South Florida Fair CEO Vicki Chouris and Thomas Bean of FP&L.

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Art Society To Feature Marcia Greene Feb. 9 The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by stained glass artist Marcia Greene on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center and will open with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by Greene on stained glass design, achieving different effects with glass. The public is invited. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required. For more information, contact Laura Jaffe at presidentofwas@gmail.com. Greene is originally from New York City. She received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts with an emphasis on sculpture and jewelry design from SUNY Albany in 1971. When Greene began

working with glass in In addition to be1978, she found it to ing an artist, Greene be the ideal medium for is a registered nurse, her, as it incorporated board-certified in psythe three-dimensional chiatry and mental aspect of sculpture with health. She currently the detail and glitter of works in a local alcohol jewelry making, and and drug rehabilitation she has made it the facility. Greene is part focus of her art ever of a therapeutic treatsince. Besides utilizing ment team that encourthousands of types of ages and guides clients Marcia Greene with substance abuse glass, Greene enhances many pieces with metal accents and mental health issues to use and embellishments and other various artistic mediums to create media, such as geodes, crystals, their own works of art to work stones and shells. through their issues. She believes “Design inspiration is every- that art and the act of creating has where: nature, real life, photos, a healing effect on people. To learn [my own] imagination,” she said, more about Greene and her work, noting that her style can run the e-mail artynurse@gmail.com. gamut from Victorian to modern For more information about the abstract, making each work a dif- Wellington Art Society, visit www. ferent and fascinating experience. wellingtonartsociety.org.

Young Gymnasts Swing, Roll And Spin During The Winter Fun Meet At Cats

On Saturday, Jan. 15, Cats Gymnastics in Wellington opened it doors to family and friends for the Pre-School Winter Meet. Young preschoolers showed off the skills they have gained over the winter session. With their own unique leotard, they moved through the floor from mat to high beam and onto the bars, each showing great confidence, listening skills and gymnastic progression. From jumping, swinging, rolling, hanging, climbing and spinning, they displayed all that they have learned. All participants received a medal of participation and certificate of completion for that session at the end of the event, proudly standing for a photo with the Cats Gymnastic team.

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It All Comes Together For Laura Chapot And Chandon Blue At WEF

While the international competition at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival last week was held at Equestrian Village, all eyes were on the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Sunday, Jan. 23 for the $50,000 Marshall & Sterling/ Great American Insurance Group National Grand Prix, part of the exciting Saturday Night Lights series. Laura Chapot delivered a thrilling performance as she and Chandon Blue raced through the timers for the win. Forty-five entries contested the track set by Nick Granat, with 11 combinations jumping clear and returned to the jump-off. First in the ring for the jump-off was Grand Prix Qualifier winner Cathleen Driscoll aboard her winning mount Flotylla, owned by Don Stewart. Driscoll duplicated her first-round clear performance, laying down a quick, clean effort in 37.07 seconds over the shortened course, which would hold up for fourth place. A couple horses later, it was Nick Dello Joio and the Berry Group’s Cornet’s Cambridge that set the new time to beat at 36.33 seconds. That would ultimately be good enough for a third-place finish. Dello Joio’s time was quickly slashed, as next in was Irish

Olympian Shane Sweetnam, who finished the short course in 35.728 seconds with James Kann Cruz, owned by Gizmo Partners LLC. However, Sweetnam would have to settle for second place. After watching their new target in Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz, Chapot and Chandon Blue went pedal to the metal, finishing in 34.485 seconds for the win. It had been raining off and on all day and started up again when the jump-off got underway. “I was really happy that it wasn’t pouring rain when I went in, because usually if it’s going to rain, it’s going to rain on me! So, I was fine with the lightness,” Chapot said. Chandon Blue, a 17-year-old Oldenburg gelding, came to Chapot from Cian O’Connor, who has helped Chapot along the way with him. He had an extended break this past year when Chapot fractured her arm, necessitating surgery and the insertion of a metal plate. “He’s a little bit overexuberant right now. He’s so glad to be back in action,” Chapot said. “He has always been a real trier, and he has got a huge, huge heart. I think that always helps keep the horses’ interest and keep them going strong.” Chapot is thoughtful in her

approach in order to maintain her horse’s longevity and successful career. “We don’t work him too hard, but at the same time, he enjoys it down here in Florida, so I’d like to give him the opportunity to get him in some of the nice classes,” she said. This is the only national Grand Prix during the circuit to be held under the lights, and Chapot jumped at the chance to compete in that environment. “I thought it would be a good opportunity for him, because I know he’s been under the lights before, and he loves the excitement and the crowds,” Chapot said. “He was so focused tonight. I was pleased because he was probably as rideable as he has been the whole time he has been down here.” Chandon Blue, a horse Chapot owns with her mother, Mary Chapot, likes the love and attention not just from the crowds, but back in the barn as well. His sweet and kind personality make him a stand-out. “He has a great personality. There are a few horses that really have strong personalities, and that’s what I tend to gravitate toward,” Chapot said. “Those are the horses that I like the most. It means a lot for me to have him

Laura Chapot rides Chandon Blue to victory under the light at WEF. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

win this class because he really deserves it.” It was a meaningful win tonight for Chapot who, since her injury, has been working with Wendy Coren and David Lundquist for rehabilitation. Her sponsors and

customers have rallied around her, so she was thrilled to punctuate her return with a Grand Prix victory. “I feel like this is just a nice way to be like ‘I’m back.’ Tonight, [Chandon Blue] was really on

a mission. It all came together, which is a great feeling when it all just happens like that,” she said. The 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival runs for 13 weeks, concluding on April 3. Learn more at www.pbiec.com.

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Chieffalo New Football Coach At SRHS After Casko Steps Down

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Longtime area high school head football coach Rick Casko, 63, has said farewell to his head coaching days. He made the announcement during Seminole Ridge High School’s end-of-year football banquet on Sunday, Jan. 16. Fortunately, it has not taken Seminole Ridge long to find the new leader for its varsity football program. The new head football coach will be longtime Seminole Ridge assistant football coach Chad Chieffalo. For the last seven years, Chieffalo, 44, has been coaching the offensive line for the Hawks, including the last four years under Casko. In addition to his role coaching the football team, Chieffalo has also been head coach of the wrestling team at Seminole Ridge for the past five years. “Coach Chieffalo’s name was the first name that came up on our radar when coach Casko informed us that he was retiring,” SRHS Athletic Director Scott Parks said. “Under Casko, Chad learned under one of the top coaches in Palm Beach County history. This will be a very smooth transition, and we are excited that coach Chieffalo accepted the position. He lives in the community and is very well liked and respected by students, staff and the community at large.” Chieffalo will step down as the

head wrestling coach at the end of the current season. Chieffalo played college football at West Liberty University in West Virginia. He has been a science teacher at Seminole Ridge for the past nine years. Despite stepping down from being the Hawks’ head football coach, Casko is not making an immediate departure from the football program. “Coach Casko is going to continue to consult for the varsity team and help coach the freshman football team,” Parks said. “I don’t think it’s a good idea to make a ‘cold turkey’ transition out of coaching football,” added Casko, who will continue in his role as a physical education teacher at the school. In Casko’s four years as the head football coach at Seminole Ridge, the team played three complete seasons and a COVID-19-impacted season in 2020 when the team only played four games and compiled a 3-1 record. In all, Casko’s win-loss record at Seminole Ridge is 23-12. During his tenure as head coach, the Hawks advanced to the state playoffs twice. In all, Casko has coached high school football for 32 years — 21 in Palm Beach County and 11 in Georgia. His overall coaching record is 201-166. During his 21 years as a head football coach in Palm Beach County, he was the 1993 Lou

Groza Award Coach of the Year, as bestowed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission; a seven-time Palm Beach County Conference Coach of the Year; his teams made a total of eight FHSAA playoff appearances; and while coaching at Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, two of his teams advanced to the state semifinals. Casko also had an undefeated 6-0 record in the six Muck Bowls he coached while at Glades Central in the annual battle on the gridiron against nearby rival Pahokee High School. While those are impressive coaching accomplishments, Casko takes the most pride in helping many of his players earn a college education via football. “I’m most proud of the more than 150 players who I coached in high school who signed college scholarships to continue playing football and get a college education,” said Casko, who played as a quarterback at Drake University from 1977 to 1980 after graduating from John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres. Prior to being the head coach at Seminole Ridge, he served as the head football coach at three other high schools in Palm Beach County — Glades Central on two occasions, Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, and his alma mater, John I. Leonard. He also served a lengthy stint — 11 years — as the head football coach at Cass High

Chad Chieffalo is the new head football coach at Seminole Ridge High School. School in Cartersville, Georgia. Two of Casko’s coaching peers in Palm Beach County have nothing but praise for their longtime friend and coaching rival whose presence will be missed by players, fellow coaches and game officials on Friday nights in the fall. “Rick is a winner and has been a winner at every school where he has coached,” said Brian Dodds, a 20-year varsity head football coach in Palm Beach County, five at Boca Raton High School

Rick Casko recently announced his retirement as head football coach at Seminole Ridge.

and 15 at Park Vista High School. “Rick is known as a great offensive mind and play caller. More importantly, he coached football with great integrity. He coached his players the right way. He’s very knowledgeable and has great offensive ideas.” Tim Tharp, who has been the head coach at Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter high schools, agreed. “Rick has been a longtime friend and he will be missed,” he said. “I think, first and foremost,

he is a person of character and integrity. He believes in doing things the right way, both on and off the field. His teams were always well prepared. He also has a really good offensive mind and specializes in the all-important quarterback position. Lastly, I think he did a great job of relating to his players throughout his coaching career without compromising his core values. In my opinion, Rick is one of the top coaches in Palm Beach County.”

TKA Girls Varsity Basketball Team Is Talented And Team-Oriented

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Playing tough defense, outrebounding the opposition and defending the home court is what the game of basketball is all about, and that’s what the King’s Academy girls varsity basketball team has been doing this season. It is also why the team has an impressive 18-5 record. Because of its stingy defense, ability to control the backboards and undefeated record at home, this year’s TKA girls varsity basketball team is having a stellar season and will be a tough team to beat when the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 3A state tournament rolls around in February. TKA head coach Chris Race’s squad is making it very difficult for the opposition to score points. The Lions are limiting their opposition to an average of just 33 points a game, while scoring nearly 55 points per contest. The squad also has balanced participation, with

seven of the nine players on the roster averaging at least 17 minutes a game. When it comes to points, TKA also has balanced scoring. The top three point-producers are freshman Jade Jones (12.5 points per game), junior Janessa Williams (9.6 points per game), and Race’s daughter, junior Jordan Race (8.9 points per game). The most impressive statistic is its balance in rebounding. Four players — senior Mo’Nique Joseph, Williams, Race and Jones — are averaging at least five rebounds a game. Joseph, who is 6-foot-0, is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 rebounds per game. Jones is leading the team in steals with 3.5 thefts per game, while Race is the team’s leader in assists with 3.2 per contest. Coach Race is delighted with the play of his team so far this season. “We have a really talented group of kids who work hard,” he said. “I think we are a really talented team.”

Janessa Williams scores an average of 9.6 points per game.

A key ingredient for TKA’s success this season has been senior leadership. “We are led by two seniors, Mo’Nique Joseph and Margot McFadden. They are our team captains for their on- and off-the-court leadership,” Race said. “Margot is a fierce competitor who is the heart and soul of our team. She almost always guards the opponent’s top player and can really knock down the three-pointer. Mo’Nique is a super aggressive post player for us. She almost always demands a double team when she gets the ball on the block. She is very versatile on defense, often guarding any position.” The three juniors on TKA’s team — Race, Williams and Naomi Cadet — form a strong supporting cast. “Jordan and Janessa play many roles for our team. Jordan plays 1-4 [on offense] for us on most nights. She averages around 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals per game. She is a good leader for our team, and she can really shoot the three,” Race said of his daughter. “Janessa is a tough, physical guard/forward who can hit the outside jumper, mid-range shots or mix it up inside. She also averages about 10 points and six rebounds per game. She is a tough competitor. Naomi was having a great season but recently was injured and is out for the remainder of the season.” The two freshmen on the team are having tremendous years. “Jade Jones and Soso Kateris are super-talented freshmen who are getting better each day. They are both big and strong guards/ forwards who are versatile, as well,” Race said. “Jade is a superathletic girl who is just scratching the surface of her talents. She is really tough to stop in the open court. Jade also has a really good mid-range game. She is our leading scorer, at 12.5 points per game. She also averages six rebounds and three steals per game. Soso is a

multi-talented freshman. She averages seven points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals per game. She fills every position for us. She is a great three-point shooter who also is very athletic and finishes well in the paint. She gains more confidence every time she steps on the court.” Of the team’s first 18 wins, one particular victory was a signature triumph for the team. “I think our best win so far this season was the game against Palm Beach Lakes, a 53-48 victory on Jan. 24,” Race said. “We played them at their gym on their senior night. The gym was packed and loud. It was good for us to learn how to persevere and pull out a tough road win against a perennial state contender.” The five losses suffered by TKA this year were also great learning experiences for the squad. “Our losses all came against top teams in the state in their gyms — Westminster, Seminole Ridge, Calvary Christian Academy, Slam Academy Miami and St. Thomas Aquinas,” Race said. “We set up our schedule to prepare for a run to Lakeland for the Class 3A state championship. I wasn’t too concerned about our win-loss record, but really wanted the girls to learn how to prepare to go into hostile gyms and compete against some of the top teams in the state.” Another positive intangible for the team is the backing it receives from family members and the leadership at TKA. “Our parents and administration have been really supportive of our program,” Race said. If TKA continues to play tough defense and out-rebounds the opposition, the team has a good chance of reaching the FHSAA’s Class 3A state championship at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland in mid-February. “We aren’t there yet, but we are getting better every day and hope to make a run to Lakeland this year,” Race said.

Mo’Nique Joseph is the team’s leading rebounder.

Jade Jones is the squad’s leading scorer.

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Area High School Soccer Teams Preparing For District Tourney

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report From Monday, Jan. 31 through Thursday, Feb. 3, Wellington High School will be the epicenter of post-season high school soccer in the western communities. The high school district playoffs are now underway, and there’s a good chance that the girls and boys soccer teams from Wellington High School, Palm Beach Central High School and Royal Palm Beach High School will battling for the championship of the Class 7A, District 11 soccer tournaments. At stake is a chance to advance into the regional round and beyond in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state tournament. The top two girls and boys teams that reach the finals of their respective tournaments will automatically earn a berth in the regionals, which start on Feb. 8 for the girls and Feb. 9 for the boys. For the girls, the key dates are Tuesday, Feb. 1 and Thursday,

Feb. 3. On Feb. 1, two semifinal games will be contested at WHS. The first semifinal will feature second-seeded Royal Palm Beach (12-5-2) versus third-seeded Palm Beach Central (3-7-1) at 6 p.m. In the second game, top-seeded Wellington (11-2-2) will host the winner of the Forest Hill High School (1-13-1) versus Palm Beach Gardens High School (2-7) quarterfinal played Wednesday, Jan. 26. That game kicks off at 8 p.m. The winner of those two semifinals will meet for the district title match on Thursday, Feb. 3. The kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at WHS. For the boys, the relevant dates are Monday, Jan. 31 and Thursday, Feb. 3. On Jan. 31, two semifinal games will be played, also at WHS. In the first game, third-seeded Palm Beach Gardens (5-6-1) will play second-seeded Wellington (7-3-5) at 6 p.m. In the second game, which will start at 8 p.m., top-seeded Palm Beach Central (9-1-1) will play the winner of the Forest Hill (2-7-1) versus Royal

Palm Beach (10-8-3) quarterfinal game played on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The winners of these two semifinals will play for the district championship on Thursday, Feb. 3, starting at 6 p.m. at WHS. In both district tournaments, the boys and girls teams from Wellington are the defending champions. Wellington’s boys team is making every effort to retain the district championship title, which would give the Wolverines a home game in the first round of the regionals. “We are having some teambonding activities, and we will practice penalty kicks as well,” coach Chris Carrera said. “I’ll be working on team mentality. We need to be strong and prepared on the field to face any possible adversities, and my players need to know how to conduct themselves. At this moment, the key motivation is to make the final for a possible rematch against Palm Beach Central, and we are trying to repeat our district championship. It hasn’t been done at our school

The Wellington High School boys soccer team is the defending district champion.

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in recent years. The seniors, obviously, want to go farther than we did last year, and that seems to be their big drive.” For the girls and the boys soccer

teams, the ultimate goal is to reach and win their respective Class 7A state championship game. The girls state final will be held on Feb. 25 at Spec Martin Stadium in

Deland with a kickoff at 4:05 p.m. For the boys, their state championship game will also be played at Spec Martin Stadium on Feb. 26 at 4:05 p.m.

Lacrosse Hall Of Famer Casey Powell Meets Wellington Wolfpack

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The young players of the Wellington Wolfpack were able to meet and work with Hall of Famer Casey Powell at Wellington’s Village Park on Thursday, Jan 20. Powell provided a free skills clinic to the Wellington lacrosse league’s U12 and U14 teams, and he covered everything from passing and footwork to what it truly means to play with heart. Powell is the most decorated lacrosse player of all time and

recently opened the Casey Powell Lacrosse Academy in Palm Beach County. “What I wanted to do was provide a positive, inspiring atmosphere for lacrosse players to come not only from South Florida, but to come from around the country and have an opportunity to train in a great environment,” Powell said. “I developed my game in my backyard, and what I want to try to create is a backyard mentality, where kids can have fun and the freedom to innovate — to try new

things and work on their weaknesses with high-level coaching. Every Wednesday, we are going to come out here to Wellington.” To learn more about Wellington’s youth lacrosse program, visit www.wellingtonwolfpack.com or e-mail vp.wylawolfpack@gmail. com. Players of any experience level are welcome to join the league, open to girls and boys ages 4 to 14 years old. For more information about the Casey Powell Lacrosse Academy, visit www.caseypowell.com.

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Berean Girls Basketball Team Has Excelled On The Hardwood

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Winning is becoming a habit for the girls varsity basketball team at Berean Christian School. A year ago, the Berean girls advanced as far as the regional semifinals in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 2A state tournament. This year’s team is focused on going further than last year’s squad. This year’s Bulldogs (17-4) remain young and inexperienced, yet they are winning with hustle, teamwork, rebounding and a tenacious defense. “This team is coming together and has been figuring things out during the season,” head coach Kevin Green said. It also helps to have a set of “twin towers” on the team: 6-foot1 sophomore Ashley Hendricks and 6-foot-2 freshman Claudya Glemaud. Hendricks, who has been playing on the varsity basketball team at Berean since she was in the seventh grade, is a powerful presence on both ends of the court. She is averaging a double-double:

17.5 points per game and 14.2 rebounds a game. Eight of those rebounds each game are off the offensive glass. Glemaud’s biggest contribution is on the defensive side of the court. She is averaging an impressive 3.9 blocks and 5.7 rebounds per game. Green is delighted with Hendricks’ growth, progress and maturity. “Ashley has been playing great all year,” he said. “Her maturity and basketball IQ continue to improve. She’s getting better with every game. She’s working on her game in the gym before school.” The “floor general” for the Bulldogs is the youngest player on the team and usually the youngest player in every game — 5-foot7, sixth-grade point guard Aliyah Harris-Green. She is coach Green’s daughter. “Aliyah is having an unbelievable year and continues to make huge strides,” Green said. “She is leading the team in assists, is our second leading scorer and is second in steals.” Three other members of the

WHS WRESTLING SQUAD FINISHES AS STATE RUNNERS-UP

The Wellington High School wrestling team finished as the FHSAA state runners-up last weekend in the dual team competition. It was the team’s fifth trip in the past six years, and the first time the Wolverines have advanced to the finals. The squad defeated Fort Pierce Central in the quarterfinals 37-25, then Flagler Palm Coast 43-25 in the semifinals before falling to Palmetto Ridge in the finals. It was a true team effort, but there were some standout performances by individuals, including James Marvel, Sam Marvel, Juan Quintero and Cameron Gibson. The team advanced to the FHSAA dual state championships, held at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, with key victories the previous weekend — a 6115 win over Jupiter High School and a 59-15 win over Olympic Heights High School.

team are making big contributions at certain moments in games that are the difference between winning and losing. Those three players are senior Paige Hazera, senior Samantha Mais, and eighth-grader Dylande “Dee Dee” Innocent. “Paige is our enforcer,” Green said. “She brings toughness and lots of energy to the team. She is averaging nearly six rebounds a game. Samantha is playing nearly 20 minutes each game. She seems to make a big shot or an important pass when we need it the most. Dee Dee is grabbing big rebounds and making more than three steals a game.” Two of the biggest highlights of the season were the back-to-back road wins in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference tournament on Jan. 21-22, which was held in Tavares. On Jan. 21, Berean defeated Lakeside Christian from Clearwater 36-17. On Jan. 22, the Bulldogs held on to defeat St. Augustine’s St. Joseph Academy 35-32. In that victory, the Bulldogs sprinted to a 15-9 lead after the first quarter. For the rest of the game,

The Berean Christian School girls basketball team celebrates their success at the Sunshine State Athletic Conference tournament earlier this month. both teams played great defense. the balance of the regular season cused, communicate on defense St. Joseph had a brief fourth-quar- and deep into the post season, and listen to one another,” Green ter rally, but Berean outlasted them they will need to rely on their explained. by three points in the end. eyes and ears, their minds and If they hustle, exhibit teamwork, In order for the Berean girls to their mouths. rebound and play tenacious decontinue their winning ways for “We must continue to stay fo- fense, that will help, too.

Wellington Roller Hockey Week 11 Update

The Wellington Roller Hockey Association is continuing its season at Village Park. Shown below are capsule summaries from WRHA Week 11 games. Junior Panthers 4, Junior Bruins 0 — On a chilly January morning, the Junior Panthers, led by Luc Hanchuk’s pair of goals, shut out the Junior Bruins 4-0. The Panthers led 1-0 after the first period. They added a pair of goals in the second, and closed with a late tally in the third. Other Panther scoring came from Richard Jones (1 goal), Ava Taylor (first goal of the season) and Matthew Taylor (1 assist). Goalie John Spina made 26 of 29 saves in the victory, while counterpart Blu Wahl stopped multiple breakaways and odd-man rushes to keep the game close. The Panthers outshot the Bruins 44-21. Prep Panthers 7, Prep Rangers 1 — On the Prep circuit, the Prep Panthers, led by Felipe Deguzman’s 6 points (5 goals, 1 assist) defeated the Rangers 7-1. The Panthers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period and never looked back. Lauren Deguzman (1 goal, 1 assist) and Jameson Quintus (1 goal) rounded out the

Lauren Deguzman of the Prep Panthers shoots on Hayden Baker of the Rangers. scoring for the Panthers. For the Rangers, Amanda Warszycki (1 goal) scored late in the third period on an assist from Ava Taylor. Justin Spina made 11 saves in the net for the Panthers’ victory, almost posting a shutout. Hayden Baker (19 saves) made several breakaway stops and kept the game close until the Panthers broke through with three goals in the third period. Learn more about the league at www.wellingtonrollerhockey. com. Sean Giannotti of the Junior Bruins (with puck) enters the zone.

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Longtime Wellington Business Leader Julie Kime Among PBSC Honorees

Palm Beach State College paused Thursday, Jan. 13 to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor five individuals and an organization whose community work exemplifies the spirit of the noted civil rights leader. Among the honorees was longtime Wellington business leader and philanthropist Julie Kime. The theme of the event was “Resilience and Empowerment: Moving Forward Together.” B.J. “Buddie” Penn, a former assistant secretary and former acting secretary of the U.S. Navy, was the keynote speaker. He took the live and virtual audience on a chronological journey of King’s life from his upbringing in Atlanta and higher education journey to

his civil rights work and his assassination. Penn, whose service to the Navy spans more than four decades, recalled that he was flying a combat mission in Vietnam when he received the news that King had been killed. “It was a very sad day. We realized what he had done for the country. He had moved us forward,” said Penn, who also discussed his career and some challenges he faced as an African American in the Navy. PBSC President Ava L. Parker presented the college’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards in six categories, including a new Lifetime Achievement category. It was presented to Don Browne, former president of Telemundo Communications Group, who maintains a national reputa-

tion for his recruitment and development of women and minorities. Honored in the Alumni category was Julie Kime, a PBSC graduate and former Wellington businesswoman, whose community spirit and experiences have been inspiring the Palm Beach County community for more than 30 years. She established the Julie Kime Hispanic Women Scholarship at PBSC, was nominated to the prestigious Jeremiah Milbank Society, an elite group dedicated to serving the local Boys & Girls Clubs, and was a founder of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce, now the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. Also honored was Dawn Rosado in the Student category, who has been serving for five years with

the United Way of Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program; Dr. JangYoung Bang in the Faculty/Staff category, a PBSC physics professor who has turned his passion for his field into opportunities to do outreach to provide support for students interested in STEM; and Patricia Brown in the Individual category, a community servant who worked at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in various capacities for more than 31 years. The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County was also honored for its work helping local individuals receive the help they need to improve their literacy skills. Visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ mlk to learn more about the honorees and the celebration.

Honorees Professor Jang-Young Bang, Kristin Calder of the Literacy Coalition, Julie Kime, Dawn Rosado and Patricia Brown.

Mural Artist Rebecca Butler Clark Moves Business From Miami To Wellington

Mural artist Rebecca Butler Clark, owner of Murals by Becca, has made the leap from Miami to Wellington to continue her mission of coloring Florida in joyful, challenging stories. This zany Miami mural artist has been lured north by her West Palm Beach family. “Wellington is now where we live and where the studio is,” she said. “I am happy to meet during a painted proposal or commission project when needed, otherwise I come to you. This is how to get started with a hand-painted mural by Becca: A text is the best way —

no confusion about spam, you can introduce yourself, send pictures of your ideas or thoughts, and I can even send my first sketches this way.” These initial sketches and tweaks are free, as is her initial proposal. Clark urges people to consider murals the same way they look at other home or business accessories. “Your walls tell your story, just like your furniture, collections or art in frames,” she said. “Murals expand a room or building without taking a bit of floor space.”

Artist Rebecca Butler Clark works on one of her murals.

Clark trained for 10 years with Zoroya Studios before going out on her own in 1999. Exhibits, festivals, home shows, and 365 Paintings in 365 Days built the brand. She now has 22 years of creating joy through color for homes, nurseries, day cares, businesses and more. Environmental, underwater and tropical flora and fauna are Clark’s passions, although she also enjoys diversity and takes pride in painting the passions of her clients. “Hand-painted murals will be on earth forever, of that I’m sure,” she said. “Are your walls ready?” Her arrival in the local market coincided with Clark landing a major mural contract. “My client, a year in the making, announced that Palm Springs finally issued the permit for a two-building mural project, the day we landed in Wellington,” she said. “The Little Blue Academy got her gorgeous face lift, starting Nov. 22, 2021, and Murals by Becca successfully completed those one month later. If you want to see it in person, it’s easy enough to drive by at 2423 Congress Ave. The mural wraps around the academy and then carries on to their office building behind on Drew Way.” Clark’s murals have been called “original,” “whimsical, “crafted” and “unique work.” “Why do I paint for you? It’s in my blood to color your world with happy,” she said. “It’s all about you. My mission statement is very sweet and simple: I create

joy through color. My clients can tell you how easy it is to get started, from the process of painted proposals to a strong collaboration during the process, insuring all

your wishes end up in your painted story.” Contact Rebecca Butler Clark of Murals by Becca at (305) 6130782 or muralsbybecca@gmail.

com. For more info., visit www. muralsbybecca.com, or find her on social media at www.facebook. com/muralsbybecca and www. instagram.com/muralsbybecca.

Golf Classic Raises Record-Breaking $67,278 For Local Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s Neil S. Hirsch Wellington Golf Classic recently raised a record-breaking $67,278 for critical programming at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. The tournament took place Friday, Dec. 17 at Wellington National Golf Club. More than 104 golfers and 26 foursomes gathered to take on the course for a day of golf in support of local children. “This golf tournament keeps getting better every year! It is such an honor to work on this tournament with such a great committee and leadership from the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County,” Committee Member Ray Mooney said. “We were fortunate to have some great sponsors really step it up this year, and hopefully this will give us momentum for the 2022 tournament. Our goal a few years ago was to make this the premier golf tournament in Wellington, and I think we are well on the way to achieving our goal. Every penny we raise goes right to the club here in Wellington, and it is so important to know that the money raised here stays here.”

Max Westerman, Elliot Bonner, Doug Marty, Ray Mooney and Charles Lerman. PHOTO COURTESY TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY The Neil S. Hirsch Welling- include Johnny Meier, Elliot T. ton Golf Classic was supported Bonner Jr., Max Westerman, Ray by Elliot T. Bonner Jr., Florida Mooney and John Hornberger. Power & Light, Howard Fabien, Proceeds will support the Neil Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille of S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls South Florida, John Chandler of Club, one of 17 sites located Chandler Construction Company, throughout Palm Beach County. Nicolette Goldfarb of Illustrated The clubs provide services during Properties, Johnny Meier of My non-school hours, as well as sumCommunity Pharmacy, Mickey mer camp opportunities, to more Smith of Lesser Lesser Landy & than 10,000 boys and girls from Smith, Max Westerman, Raymond ages 6 to 18. James Financial Services, the For more details about the Boys Connor Financial Group and Sas- & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach safras Lange. Committee members County, visit www.bgcpbc.org.

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Teacher Treated At Palms West Hospital By Her Former Student

Palm Beach County School District educator Allyson Gacharna recently visited the Emergency Department at Palms West Hospital and was surprised to find a familiar face behind the mask of her patient care technician — a former student of hers at New Horizons Elementary School. “As an educator, you dread being out of work due to illness. However, it is such a different experience when you walk into an ER and receive caring and

thoughtful attention from the medical staff involved. This is exactly what happened to me when I had to visit Palms West Hospital,” Gacharna said. “To my surprise, my experience was even more rewarding when I discovered that my former student, Stanley Pulido, was the one taking care of me.” Pulido is a new ER patient care technician at Palms West Hospital and is also a volunteer firefighter. He graduated from Wellington High School’s Fire Academy.

Stanley, along with his twin brother Xavier Pulido, were both students of Gacharna’s in fourth grade at New Horizons back in 2008. “When I see my students, past, present and future, I pray that when they grow up, they are able to give back to their community,” Gacharna said. “Today, I feel that Palms West Hospital is a great place where my babies — how I fondly called my students — can do just that.”

Allyson Gacharna with her former student, Stanley Pulido, who now works at Palms West Hospital.

Six Local Educators Selected For Advanced Holocaust Education Program

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) has selected 23 middle and high school teachers and Holocaust center staff from six states to participate in its 2022 Advanced Seminar, an intensive two-day academic program that explores a number of topics addressing the history of the Holocaust. The seminar, made possible through a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, took place

virtually Jan. 15 and 16. Participants hail from Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas. They include six from Palm Beach County, including Marie-Amalie Farris and Tawny Anderson of Wellington High School. Also included are Maureen Carter of Boca Raton High School, Charles Hagy Jr. of the Benjamin School, Julie Gates of Loggers’ Run Middle School and Bradd Weinberg of Carver Middle School.

The Advanced Seminar is an intensive graduate-level program in which a select group of educators who are already well versed in Holocaust history are given the opportunity to study more focused topics relating to the Holocaust from world-renowned lecturers. The program is open to JFR Alfred Lerner Fellows, middle and high school educators who have already attended the JFR Summer Institute for Teachers, which is typ-

ically held at Columbia University. Due to the pandemic, recent seminars have been held virtually. Both programs are meant for educators who teach the Holocaust either in classrooms or through Holocaust centers, and have taught at least five years and are at least five years from retirement. “Each of these educators have already distinguished themselves through their tremendous commitment to teaching the Holocaust in their schools and toward furthering

WES STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT

Wellington Elementary School is so proud of its 17 students whose artwork was chosen for the 2021 District Winter Art Dazzle Virtual Exhibition. Visual arts teacher Erica Bordonaro is so happy and proud that these students’ masterpieces were selected. Shown above is Bordonaro with the 17 students chosen for the exhibition.

their own education in the environment of antisemitism which led to the Holocaust,” JFR Executive Vice President Stanlee Stahl said. “By attending this intensive, graduate level program, they will gain an even greater understanding of the history of the Holocaust, which will increase their effectiveness in the classroom and enable them to mentor other colleagues who teach the subject.” The JFR continues its work of providing monthly financial

assistance to more than 150 aged and needy Righteous Gentiles, living in 14 countries. Since its founding, the JFR has provided more than $42 million to aged and needy rescuers — helping to repay a debt of gratitude on behalf of the Jewish people to these noble men and women. The JFR’s Holocaust teacher education program has become a standard for teaching the history of the Holocaust. For more information, visit www.jfr.org.

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office Is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Office of Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks is now accepting applications for the 29th annual Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Scholarships. Six college scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a higher education institution full time, regardless of interest or major. Each recipient will also be offered an opportunity for a paid summer internship in the Property Appraiser’s Office. “All college-bound Palm Beach County students are eligible to apply,” Jacks said. “These scholarships are completely funded by employee donations, and my staff

appreciates the opportunity to give back to students from all backgrounds. Of course, with the paid internship opportunity, we might hope that students would discover the fascinating and multifaceted field of property valuation.” To be eligible for a scholarship award, a student must be a resident of Palm Beach County, have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited higher-education institution. The deadline to apply is March 31. Since 1994, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office has awarded more than $150,000 in college scholarships. For more information, call (561) 355-3230 or visit www.pbcgov. org/papa/scholarship-awards.htm.

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Minto To Introduce New Townhome Collection In Westlake

Minto Communities, the master developer and primary builder in Westlake, plans to introduce the first townhome neighborhood within the 3,800-acre community. Four model homes are currently under construction in the Crossings of Westlake. Sales will begin when the new models open later in the first quarter of 2022, and sales prices will be announced at that time. Minto plans to build 130 luxury townhome residences from the

newly created Bay Collection. Three distinct floorplans — Aventura, Brickell and Biscayne — will feature either three bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms or four bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms. Unit sizes range from 1,669 to 2,113 square feet under air. There will be a mix of four- and five-unit buildings and three unique architectural styles for the exteriors — Coastal Contemporary, Modern Bermuda and Urban Transitional.

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All floorplans feature an island kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel Whirlpool kitchen appliances, and a fullsize Whirlpool washer and dryer. Homes also include two-car garages, brick-paver driveways and entry walks, covered lanais and private backyards. Residents will have full access to the amenities at the Westlake Adventure Park. “Our vision has always been to offer a variety of housing choices at Westlake, and now we are proud to add luxury townhomes to the mix,” said Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities USA. “They will be a nice complement to our single-family neighborhoods, and I expect them to be very popular with customers.”

The Crossings will be the sixth Minto neighborhood to be developed since Westlake opened for home sales in October 2017. Last summer, Minto opened the Orchards with 358 single-family homes in phase one starting in the $400s, and the Estates, an enclave of 76 luxury homes on 75-foot homesites starting in the $500s. Altogether, Westlake is approved for 4,500 homes and more than 2 million square feet of non-residential space. Minto recently began construction on phase two of the Westlake Adventure Park, which includes a lap pool, basketball courts, multi-purpose building and event lawn. Westlake is located at 16610 Town Center Parkway North in

The new townhomes will be built at the Crossings of Westlake. the City of Westlake, on Semi- Blvd. For more information on the nole Pratt Whitney Road between community, call (888) 299-3628 or Southern Blvd. and Northlake visit www.westlakefl.com.

Clinics Can Help Names Allen Gast To Nonprofit’s Board Of Directors

Palms West Hospital recently recognized its pharmacists on National Pharmacist Day, Wednesday, Jan. 12. The 20 pharmacists on staff at the hospital work 24/7, 365 days a year and are integral to the health and safety of all patients.

Families First Promotes Melissa Wijngaarde

Families First of Palm Beach County recently announced the promotion of Melissa Wijngaarde to the position of maternal and infant mental health director. Wijngaarde, a Wellington resident, is a licensed clinical social worker. She was promoted to the position after serving for two years as the clinical director of Families First’s Child First Program. She has expertise in the field of infant mental health, early intervention and child parent psychotherapy. Wijngaarde came to Families First in October 2019 after 15 years at the University of Miami’s Linda Ray Intervention Center, where her work focused on child parent psychotherapy as a treatment provider, supervisor and trainer within the dependency court system. While at the University of Miami, Wijngaarde

Clinics Can Help recently announced the addition of Allen Gast of Gast Construction Group to its board of directors. As Florida’s leading provider of medical equipment and supplies for children and adults, CCH knows Gast’s experience will bring additional passion and insight to its essential work. Gast’s passion for business and construction began in high school and never stopped. He graduated from the University of Florida’s prestigious M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction and then quickly worked his way through the construction ranks at a prominent design-build firm in Orlando. As a licensed general contractor in 2005, he was recruited by a large national construction company in West Palm Beach to build larger projects. After years of working on commercial projects in the educational, municipal and religious sectors, Gast began working with

a respected local builder on highend residential work until 2011, when he founded Gast Construction Group. It was his work building Clinics Can Help’s first freestanding office and warehouse space that introduced him to the vital work the nonprofit was doing to help those in need achieve mobility, independence and dignity to thrive in life. Seeing the work firsthand come to life in front of his eyes made him realize his desire to do what he could to help. “With nothing more than a relentless work ethic and positive attitude, our company has grown into an elite construction management firm with our staff of like-minded professionals who share our ethics and morals. Our story is not unlike the grassroots beginning of Clinics Can Help,” Gast said. “I am excited to bring what I can to the table to help grow

the reach of the organization and help expand their mission to help children, adults and families.” Clinics Can Help, celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving clients full time, has been a lifeline for thousands of children and adults. The organization engages a model of organized recycling to create greater access to medical equipment so that local children and adults can recover faster, be protected from injury and have the mobility, independence and dignity for a quality level of life. The organization serves thousands annually. Achievements for Gast include the 2021 AIA Palm Beach Builder of the Year; 2017 Build Florida Award for projects at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society; and 2018, 2019 and 2020 Gator 100 Awards given to the fastest growing University of Florida alumni-run organizations in the world. He enjoys spending

Allen Gast time with his family, playing golf, fishing and watching Gator sports. For more information about CCH, visit www.clinicscanhelp. org or call (561) 640-2995.

American Business Women’s Association To Meet Feb. 9 Melissa Wijngaarde collaborated on the Miami Child Well-Being Court model, which focused on addressing the relational, emotional, developmental and mental health needs of infants and toddlers in care.

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. To make reservations, contact Professional Development Chair Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227 or loretta. spalady@gmail.com. The meeting typically takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 4350 PGA Blvd. with networking from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is typically $28 through Sunday, Feb.

6 and $33 thereafter and at the door. If the meeting occurs at the hotel, you can utilize this link to pay: paypal.me/abwanorthernpalmbch or pay at the door. Due to the pandemic, the meeting may take place via Zoom. If so, upon registration, login details will be shared, and there will be no cost to participate. The February speaker is Lois Margolin. The February topic is, “Community Connections.” Margolin is a member of the Coral

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In Our Current World, A Trip To The Mall Is Big Entertainment

In celebration of the kids’ N95 masks having arrived, my daughter took them to the mall, as promised. I, of course, invited myself along. You cannot imagine what a big deal a trip to the mall has become. We used to pop in just to wander around and maybe have an ice cream and now — geez. I admit our family has gotten a bit paranoid with this virus thing constantly re-inventing itself, but really, how safe is anyone? Plus, a promise is a promise. To avoid the crowds, we got there at 10:30 a.m. and promptly had lunch. The kids were beside themselves with joy. They weren’t eating food from a sack that had been thrown through the car window; they were eating were at a table! In a food court! Tess (age 7) was

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The Sonic BOOMER particularly excited. I sort of expected it. When Tess was 3, I had taken both kids to the mall to play on the soft sculptures. The moment we walked through the door, Tess exclaimed, “This is the mall?! I love the mall!” and danced her way along the promenade, oohing and ahhing at every store window, admiring every handrail and light fixture.

She really did love every aspect of what we all now refer to as “The Mall I Love The Mall.” And she’s heavily into fashion. Her mother and I don’t understand this. Jen and I are both tomboys, so “fashion” is a mystery to us. But one’s offspring do find their own niches, and the niches they prefer seem to be those that are not overcrowded by their parents being in there, too. So, where Jen and I “get dressed,” Tess “selects an outfit” with “footwear” and “accessories” and then changes it — several times a day. Even her brother has an innate fashion sense. They’re trendsetters at their school. I didn’t understand what a trend was until I was about 35. I mean, I have gotten all decked out for parties, and people have

gasped when I entered the room, but that’s just because they didn’t know it was only me. (They come to their senses when I open my mouth.) So we were at “The Mall I Love The Mall” and I let it drop that, after lunch, I would buy each of them a new outfit. OMG. I thought Tess was going to have a heart attack. She immediately abandoned her lunch, dashed into the nearest store and ran from rack to rack with her arms outstretched, giddy with the prospect of appearing at school in this dress or that. Or that! Or that!!! I have never seen a kid so ramped up over clothing before. It was perplexing yet delightful. Her brother, age 9, shopped like he was a 30-year-old GQ model with years of experience “in the industry.” He nonchalantly

scanned the racks, picked up a jacket and said, “This,” with complete confidence. I insisted he at least try it on, and he obliged, but no need. He looked amazing. The children insisted on having the tags cut from their selections and wearing them out while my daughter and I trailed behind them like sherpas. The fashionistas danced ahead while Jen and I lugged uneaten lunches, sodas, shopping bags, purses and a cup of pretzel bites — you know, for us. So the mall trip was a highly successful venture and a reward rightfully earned by kids who wear their masks without complaining, wash their hands way too many times a day and have already had two years of a normal childhood stolen from them. With any luck, they’ll never realize it. God save the mall.

‘Don’t Look Up’ On Netflix Is Satire, But Not Very Good Satire

Netflix is pushing its new satire/comedy Don’t Look Up very hard. Since I love satire, I took the time to watch it. Unfortunately, we live in times that are so weird that satire and reality often get mixed up. When the world seems more off-kilter than the satire, you know the authors have failed. And this movie is a perfect example of that. Two astronomers (Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio) discover that a comet that can wipe out all life will hit Earth in six months. Even though NASA internally confirms it, the President (Meryl Streep) has no interest. The astronomers leak the news on a talk show whose hosts (Cate Blanchett and Tyler Perry) make fun of them, and they get denounced by other scientists, even those who know the truth. That changes when the President is involved in a scandal and announces a

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler project to use nukes to divert the comet (and public interest). The mission starts off successfully, but a billionaire donor (Mark Rylance) gets a chance to just break the comet up and get it to crash in the ocean so its rare earth elements can be used. Public opinion, through social media, splits up in bizarre ways. Things fall apart, humanity is doomed. But the elite figure out a way to survive. Satire is supposed to exaggerate as a

way of poking fun. A great American satirical musical Of Thee I Sing had a presidential candidate running on a platform of love and winning — and it had Gershwin music. That seemed extreme and fun at the time. But how hard is it to imagine a President who ignores crises? How difficult is it to imagine media slanting and covering up the news? Or billionaires buying politicians? Are there many of us left who believe the elites wouldn’t betray us if it was in their own interest? The irony of all of this is that some who saw the movie simply because of the stars, with no previous knowledge, were convinced it was about corruption in the Biden White House. But the writers told the media they were poking fun at Trump and his people. When you can’t even guess what or who is being satirized, then the project is a flop. The main topic writer/director

Adam McKay wanted to satirize is climate change, which he feels is not being talked about enough. I guess they’ve missed the dozens of TV shows, hundreds of news stories and occasional movies focused on the issue. Personally, I remember it every time I pay more for a gallon of gas and look at my FP&L bill. The actors all seemed to be chewing up the scenery, and several well-known people seemed to have parts written for them just so they could participate. Streep usually gets deep into characterization; here she looks like the Mel Brooks version of Meryl Streep. Rylance was villainous, Blanchett and Perry essentially brainless and nasty. As I noted earlier, we live now in a world where satire is almost impossible because reality seems like a satire. The Babylon Bee, one of the best satirical

websites, has often had its craziest stories fact checked by those in that business, as if the stories were real. Their story that ISIS was laying down its arms due to a plea by Katy Perry to “let’s all live together” was taken seriously and listed as a lie, and their recent report that Nancy Pelosi thanked millions of babies for their sacrifice in the name of women’s rights was claimed as a vicious attack by several fact-checking outlets who should have known better. Maybe we should limit the use of satire to those who know how to use it and dealt with by those who understand what satire actually is. But I must admit after all the anger being shown on all sides, the idea of a president who really believes in love is beginning to seem really nice. But unless you want to see stars doing what is probably their worst work, you can certainly skip Don’t Look Up.

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