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March Programs At Grassy Waters Preserve Call 804-4985 for details. MARCH 1 - Thursday Mini-Canoeing Don't have much time-or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip. Ages: 6 and over Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1 child Location: S. Side MARCH 2 - Friday Grassy Waters Preserve Membership NightGrassy Waters, Inc. and its Board present a special evening to promote membership that supports this special place. Ages: All ages Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fees: $5, Free to members - RSVP REQUESTED Location: N. Side MARCH 3 CERP: Northern Everglades and the Loxahatchee River Tour. Follow the freshwater movement from GWP through Loxahatchee and Hungryland Sloughs Natural Areas to the Loxahatchee River. Learn about the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan's (CERP) goals to provide freshwater to these areas. Pre-registration required. Ages: 10 and over Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Fees: $10 adult, $5 child; box lunch included Location: Meet on S. Side MARCH 4 Apoxee Urban Wilderness Trek Trek up to 3 miles into the wetlands to find Everglades' plants and animals in their swamp home! Find out more about invasive exotics and how these impact native ecosystems. Ages: 10 years old and up Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $15 adults, $5 child Location: Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park MARCH 8 - Thursday Mini-Canoeing Don't have much time-or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip. Ages: 6 and over Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1 child Location: S. Side MARCH 9 - Friday Planting for Birds Provide a backyard habitat for our year-round residents and migratory birds. South Florida is an important stopover for migrating birds in the spring and fall as well as a winter home for many real "snowbirds". Learn how to create a refuge in your yard with just a few native plants and fresh water for birds: painted buntings, warblers, and hawks, as well our resident Florida birds. Ages: 13 and over Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $5 adult, $1 child Location: N. Side MARCH 10 -Saturday Frogs a-Hoppin' at GWP A naturalist explores the exciting world of amphibians: identify Florida frogs by sight and sound; learn why frogs are good neighbors, how they live and behave, and how people affect frogs! Ages: All ages Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fees: $5 adults, $1child Location: S. Side Busch Wildlife at GWP Meet live native wildlife. Learn about their habitat and how you can help protect them! Ages: All ages Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1 child Location: S. Side, Outdoor Classroom (Canoe Chickee) MARCH 14 - Wednesday Nature Babies Introduce your baby to the natural world through developmental activities done on our observation deck, followed by a "stroller stroll" on our boardwalk. Ages: 2 - 12 Months Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1child Location: S. Side MARCH 15 - Thursday Mini-Canoeing Don't have much time-or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip. Ages: 6 and over Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1 child Location: S. Side MARCH 17 - Saturday Canoe and Hike into History Almost unchanged for hundreds of years, our marsh is an area of ridges and sloughs; experience them both by canoe and on foot. Ages: 10 and over Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $15 adults, $5 child Location: S. Side MARCH 18 - Sunday Bicycle Safari Join us for this interpretive eco-awareness tour while bike riding around the Preserve on the Owa-hee Trail. Bring your mountain bikes and helmet, safe shoes, drinking water and sunscreen. New this season: Adult bicycle and helmet rentals available. Ages: 10 and over Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $15 adults, $5 child Location: S. Side MARCH 22 - Thursday Mini-Canoeing Don't have much time-or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip. Ages: 6 and over Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1 child Location: S. Side MARCH 24 - Saturday Geocaching Join this Hi-tech treasure hunt! Bring your GPS to search for hidden caches. Each cache will provide you with hints to find a hidden "treasure chest." Individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world, using GPS coordinates for location. Go to geocaching.com Ages: 6 and over Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Fees: $5 adult, $1child Location: North Side MARCH 25 -Sunday Apoxee: Innovative Water Supply Learn about the City of West Palm Beach's innovative water supply system, the wetlands-based water reclamation project that uses the marshland as a filter for precious water resources. This $34 million project will assist West Palm Beach in maintaining sustainable water resources through 2020! Ages: 10 and over Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $15 adults, $5 child Location: Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park Wetlands Discovery Canoeing Ages: 6 and over Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fees: $15 adults, $5 child Location: S. Side MARCH 29 Mini-Canoeing Don't have much time-or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip. Ages: 6 and over Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fees: $5 adults, $1 child Location: S. Side MARCH 30 - Friday Plant Preview for Native Plant Sale Preview the plants for the native plant sale taking place the next day, Saturday, March 31. Learn about using and caring for native plants in your yard. Tour the garden to help you choose which plants you want to buy. No Plants sold on Friday, but fill out your "wish list" for Saturday. Ages: 13 and over Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $5 adult, $1 child Location: N. Side Dance in Nature: Klein Dance Choreography Mini-Performances Demetrius Klein Group leads interpretive choreographic dance labs, followed by a short performance. Ages: All Ages Mini-performance 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Fees: Free Location: N. Side MARCH 31 -Saturday Apoxee Urban Wilderness Trek Trek up to 3 miles into the wetlands to find Everglades' plants and animals in their swamp home! Find out more about invasive exotics and how these impact native ecosystems. Ages: 10 years old and up Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fees: $15 adults, $5 child Location: Apoxee Urban Wilderness Park Florida Native Plant Day and Sale It's a special day to stock up on beautiful, native plants. Tour the Florida-friendly landscapes in the demonstration garden. Take home planting and caring for native plants hand outs. Ages: All ages Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: Free Location: N. Side Ground Breaking
Ceremony To Fuel Jan. 11, 2007 - A little more than a year since Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center began to assess its needs for a covered arena to accommodate its more than 350 medically challenged clients, excitement is building as the dream is starting to unfold. On Saturday, VTRC Director Ruth Menor, and upcoming Benefit and Dinner Dance Auction Chairs Grand Prix Rider Candice King, Mrs. Tuny Page and Dr. Cetty Weiss will kick off the capital campaign fund-raising project into overdrive and break ground on the planned arena. Invited dignitaries include County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, State Sen. Dave Aaronberg, State Rep. Shelley Vana and local elected officials and representatives of local chambers of commerce. The "Cover Our Kids" capital campaign is the most ambitious fund raising endeavor in VTRC's 25-year history. Phase one, construction of the arena, will help to alleviate many of the rain delays and cancellations caused by the tropical climate, said Menor. More importantly, it will help shield disabled riders, staff, horses and volunteers from the sun¹s harmful effects. Phase will raise an additional $350,000 for new stables to house 15 therapy horses and the construction of a new office and workspace to properly serve clients. "The 'Cover our Kids' arena project is not only designed to allow Vinceremos the opportunity of continuing programs during inclement weather," said Menor. "This project will allow Vinceremos to expand programs by providing a therapy area for clients to utilize before they get on the horse and a classroom area for students to view our extensive print and video library." Saturday Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - Barn Show featuring riding demonstrations from Vinceremos students. Noon - Reception with hors de oeuvres and drinks 1:00 pm- Ground Breaking Presentation Call Menor for more information, directions or to RSVP at 792-9900. Palm
Beach Atlantic University’s Dec. 18, 2006 — Palm Beach Atlantic University has formed an advisory group of business, religious, civic and governmental leaders to promote the opening of the University’s new campus in the Wellington Reserve office complex on State Road 7, north of Forest Hill Boulevard. Members of the Palm Beach Atlantic University Wellington Campus advisory group include Vince Bonvento, Palm Beach County; Tensy Caine, Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust; Robert Coker, U.S. Sugar; Dr. Robert Fugate, Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust; Rocky Goins, Sunrise Senior Living; David Goodlet, Sugar Cane Growers Corp.; Noel Guillama, Quantum Group; Keith Jackson, SFRN; Pastor E. Dale Locke, Community of Hope Church; Jaene Miranda, Palms West Chamber of Commerce, Robert Owens, PBA Trustee; Dr. Rainer Richter, St. Peter's United Methodist Church; Robert Simpson, Palm Beach Motor Cars; Franz Suess, Local Business Leader; Rep. Priscilla Taylor, Florida House District 84; Steve Templeton, Templeton & Company; Dean Turney, Wellington Equestrian Alliance; Mayor Tom Wenham, Village of Wellington; and Manny Zapata, PepsiAmericas. Palm Beach Atlantic is the first university to have a dedicated campus site in the Palms West Communities. The campus will serve the needs of adult students beginning Jan. 8 in a bachelor’s degree completion program. PBAC plans to offer a master’s degree in organizational leadership beginning in the fall of 2007. For more information about Palm Beach Atlantic’s Wellington Campus, call 803-2850. Winter Equestrian Festival Prep Begins Dec. 13, 2006 – The hustle and bustle in Wellington has started once again as equestrians and their entourages from northern climes relocate to South Florida for a warm winter of horse show competition. Roads are busier, grocery shopping takes longer, and restaurants are packed as the horse clan returns for a highly anticipated season of familiar faces and places. The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the world’s largest and longest running equestrian competition, begins on Jan. 24 and continues for 10 weeks. The first eight shows are held at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, and the seasonal crowd then relocates to Tampa for the final two weeks of action. The WEF welcomes the equestrian disciplines of dressage, hunters, equitation, and show jumping to the event, and over 4,000 horses are at the show grounds this season, the show reported. The discipline of dressage, which is held for three weeks during the WEF circuit, demonstrates perfect understanding between horse and rider during elegant performances. Often choreographed to music for freestyle and referred to as “dancing on horseback,” dressage combines harmonious grace and accuracy with competitive performance. The hunter discipline evaluates horses on their form over fences, pace, consistency, conformation, and jumping ability. Pony hunter classes feature the best ponies in the country piloted by adorable and talented children, some who have private academic tutors during the vigorous show schedule. In the discipline of equitation, the focus is on the rider alone. Exhibitors are scored on how well they control their horse, their position in the saddle, and their accurate execution of different tests, both over fences and on the flat. Equitation was designed to challenge riders to develop and master skills necessary for future competition over grand prix courses in show jumping. Show jumping involves intense speed in conjunction with mastering a course composed of enormous fences. In the jumper arena, horses race against the clock and receive penalties for knocking fences down. The week’s highlight is the Sunday grand prix class, where amateur riders compete alongside Olympians in the Internationale Arena over fences that stand 5’3’’ in height and 5’6’’ in width. The fastest fault-free horse and rider combination takes home fabulous prize money, gifts from sponsors, and a coveted WEF trophy. For grand prix competitors, this WEF season hosts three World Cup qualifying classes for the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final, held in Las Vegas, NV, in April. Along with preeminent international competition, the 2007 WEF circuit once again offers grand prix exhibitors the $200,000 FTI Rider Challenge. The FTI Rider Challenge will be a rider bonus pool of $200,000. Riders will accumulate points from their performances in the WEF Challenge Cup Rounds I-VIII, the CN Jumper Classic, and each Sunday Grand Prix event. The rider with the most points on March 17 will be awarded $100,000. Second place will collect $50,000, third place will receive $30,000, and $20,000 will be given to fourth place. Some of the top international show jumping competitors this season include: Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, Rodrigo Pessoa, Margie Engle, Laura Kraut, Jeffery Welles, Schuyler Riley, Chris Kappler, Nick Skelton, Christine McCrea, Georgina Bloomberg, and Kimberly Prince. For competitors and spectators alike, the Winter Equestrian Festival offers an array of enjoyable activities. Luxurious outdoor shopping, ring-side dining, and the pristine presentation of horses add to an exciting atmosphere, and spectators can get a glimpse of the horse show industry and the intricate inner workings of the WEF circuit. As the best equestrian athletes in the world convene, the Winter Equestrian Festival showcases a world where people work, live, and dream for their love of horses. 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival Facts EVENT: Winter
Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington,
Florida South Florida Fair
Advance Discount Dec. 4, 2006 – South Florida Fairgoers can save up to 30 percent on deeply discounted advance admission and ride tickets, which can be purchased online, at multiple ticket outlets and the fair’s ticket office. A variety of discounted, bargain ticket packages ranging from admission tickets to unlimited ride all ride wristbands are now available. On opening day, Jan. 12, each admission ticket is good for two days at the fair. Ticket outlets include Publix, Wachovia Bank, Bud’s Chicken & Seafood, Fidelity Federal, Badcock Home Furniture & More and Arby’s. Order online www.southfloridafair.com or visit the Fairgrounds ticket office. “Dreams, Screams, Chills and Thrills” await fairgoers. Palm Beach County’s largest and oldest outdoor event presents a bevy of new shows and attractions coupled with a multitude of traditional fair favorites that have entertained families for generations. Enter a world of magic and fantasy displayed in an imagination gone wild expo of fairy tales and science. From there, see live audience shows that include an eye-popping stunt team, the amazing Kachunga Alligator Show and a spectacular world class ice show. Over a dozen other stage and strolling acts will entertain. Thrill-seekers may cling to any of more than 80 electrifying rides and test their skills on dozens of challenging games and attractions at the Wade Shows midway carnival. In coming days, several musical entertainment acts will be announced. Of course, no trip to the fair is complete without experiencing Florida’s vast and vibrant agriculture industry. Thousands of animals, livestock and poultry are showcased in the fair’s modern Agriplex. After a visit to the farm, catch a glittering parade or step into historic Yesteryear Village where time stands still. On the way, load your free fair bag with lots of goodies from many of the fair’s 200 vendors. The 2007 South Florida Fair is set for Jan. 12-28 on the South Florida Fairgrounds, just east of Royal Palm Beach. Parking is free. Palm Beach Atlantic
University Nov. 17, 2006 — Palm Beach Atlantic University has appointed Dr. Richard Durr of Wellington as coordinator of the University’s new Wellington Campus. For more than 20 years, Dr. Durr worked in various positions culminating as manager/ director of Learning and Development Organization for Motorola University at Motorola, Inc. in Boynton Beach. He has served as an adjunct professor for both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Florida Atlantic University. Most recently, he was vice president of Durr and Associates, Inc., a landscape architectural firm owned by his son. Dr. Durr holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the State University of New York and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University. He served on the Village of Wellington Education Committee and the board of directors of St. David’s Episcopal School in Wellington. He served on the board of directors of WXEL from 1995 – 1998. Presently, he is a vestry member and senior warden at St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church. Palm Beach Atlantic’s new Wellington Campus is located in Wellington Reserve, on on State Road 7 just north of Forest Hill Boulevard. Palm Beach Atlantic is the first university to have a dedicated campus site in Wellington. The campus will serve the needs of adult students in the western communities of Palm Beach County when classes begin Jan. 8, 2007. Degree programs offered include a bachelor’s degree completion program, with plans to offer a master’s degree in organizational leadership beginning in the fall of 2007. For more information about Palm Beach Atlantic’s Wellington Campus, call 803-2850. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with campuses in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Wellington. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership. National
Horse Show and Family Festival Hosts Nov. 14, 2006 – Once again, the nation’s best equestrians will converge on Wellington for the 123rd National Horse Show and Family Festival beginning on Nov. 29. The show claims it will host the best of the best, the cream of the crop, from the Amateur-Owner Jumper and Junior Jumper divisions. The top ranked riders from the year-long Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series have once again been invited to compete in a head to head battle in Florida in their special year-end championships at the 123rd National Horse Show and Family Festival. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumper Championships each offer $15,000 in prize money. Each division, with three classes, offers a total of $25,000 in prize money. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame final year end standings determine the entries for the Championship. The Amateur-Owner Jumper Division starting list is highlighted by the top two riders in the SJHOF Eastern Conference, Cara Cheska from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Whitney Weeks of Southport, Connecticut. Cheska will have her top horse, My Fair Lady, at Wellington, and Weeks will compete on Subliem, the horse she rode to the hard fought victory in last year’s SJHOF Junior Championship at the National Horse Show. Northbrook, Illinois’ Chloe Wormser, fifth in the national standings, will toss her hat into the ring with Modra, and eleventh and twelfth ranked riders Charlie and Louis Jacobs of East Aurora, New York, are also slated to compete. In the Junior Division, it’s another battle of the top two ranked national finalists with Julie Welles of West Simsbury, Connecticut, and Haylie Jayne of Elgin, Illinois, topping the charts and set to go head to head in the extremely competitive section for the young riders. Jayne finished third in last year’s contest. Paige Andros of Pebble Beach, California, fourth ranked in the Western Conference, will make the journey to Wellington this year. Other top ranked juniors vying for this year’s title are seventh ranked Aimee Aron of Keswick, Virginia, and Julianna Fischer, eleventh ranked, and home-based in nearby Lake Worth, Florida. More than $30,000 in prize money is up for grabs as the best of the Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumpers take the field at the 123rd Annual National Horse Show and Family Festival. The Welcome Stake for each division will be held on Friday in the DeNemethy Arena. This is followed by the Speed Stake for each section in the Internationale Arena on Saturday. The final showdown is on Sunday morning in the Internationale Arena at 8 a.m., beginning with the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Championship and followed immediately by the Amateur battle. 2005 SJHOF Championship Results – National Horse Show 2005
$15,000 SJHOF Junior Jumper Championship 1. 533
Whitney Weeks Subliem 0 40.023 (J-O) 2005
$15,000 SJHOF Amateur-Owner Championship 1. 296
Lila L Sessums Continental B 0 42.546
(J-O) Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum, formally opened in 1989, was organized to promote the sport of show jumping and to immortalize the legends of the men, women and horses who have made great contributions to the sport. The focus of this noble institution is to encourage broader interest and participation in show jumping, as well as to educate devoted equestrians and novice horse lovers alike, by sharing the sport's legends, lore and landmark achievements. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame, Inc. is headed by such dedicated officers as George H. Morris, Eugene R. Mische, Elizabeth Busch Burke, Frank Chapot, Bill Steinkraus, Marcia Williams and Larry Langer. The building is located in Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida next to the Budweiser Clydesdales exhibit and we invite you to visit soon. Enshrinement in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is a great honor bestowed upon those whose contributions have set them apart. Each year electors may vote for a maximum of two people and one horse. Since the establishment of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 1987, only 40 people and 15 horses have been honored with induction. Since 1987, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame has inducted the following: William C. Steinkraus, Bertalan deNemethy and Idle Dice (1987); Patrick Butler and August A. Busch, Jr. (1988); David Kelley, Jimmy Williams, Ben O’Meara and Frances Rowe (1989); Arthur McCashin, Kathy Kusner, Brigadier General Harry D. Chamberlin and San Lucas (1990); Adolph Mogavero, Whitney Stone, Morton “Cappy” Smith and Pat Dixon (1991); Eleonora “Eleo” Sears, Mary Mairs Chapot, Barbara Worth Oakford and Snowman (1992); Dr. Robert C. Rost and Joe Green (1993); Frank Chapot and Gordon Wright (1994); Mickey Walsh and Trail Guide (1995); Pamela Carruthers, Jet Run, Richard “Dick” Donnelly and Heatherbloom (1996); Edward “Ned” King, Bobby Egan and Sun Beau (1997); Fred “Freddy” Wettach, Jr., Melanie Smith Taylor and Johnny Bell (1998); Rodney Jenkins, Sinjon, Franklin F. “Fuddy” Wing, Jr. and Democrat (1999); George Morris, Carol Durand and Touch of Class (2000); Eugene R. Mische, Lt. Colonel John W. Russell, Bobby Burke, and Untouchable (2001); Harry R. Gill, Clarence L. “Honey” Craven, Calypso and Gem Twist (2002), Mainspring and J. Russell Stewart, Sr. (2003), and Snowbound (2004). For further information about the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, contact us by email at info@showjumpinghalloffame.net For more information on the Show Jumping Hall of Fame or the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, please visit the Hall of Fame website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net. Golden Grove School Fall Festival Nov. 19 Golden Grove Elementary will host its Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at the school on 140th Street in The Acreage. Everyone is invited to attend, with family and friends. Bounce houses, games and "great food" will be offered. Vendors are welcome to rent a 10- by 10-foot space for $25. Call the Golden Grove PTO Office at 561-792-5229 for more information. Christmas past is just ahead at Yesteryear Village Nov. 8, 2006 - Imagine a Christmas of strolling minstrels and delicious apple cider or hot cocoa. Neighborly folks shout “Merry Christmas!” as they wave from their decorated front porch. You just know Santa is on his way. It’s not make believe. The annual “Christmas in the Village” is all this and much more at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Historic buildings, festooned in holiday lights and adorned with the spirit of the season, await revelers in Yesteryear Village. Costumed re-enactors, dating to an early Florida period, mingle and offer tidings of good joy. Local bands, choirs and carolers will perform into the night. Step into the Village Store for a bit of holiday shopping or warm coffee. Capture a family photo with ‘Ole St. Nick. And this year, Christmas in the Village will offer more to visitors. The Great American Christmas Craft Show will showcase crafters from throughout the country. “Christmas in the Village” is December 13-17 (5:00-9:00 P.M. Wednesday thru Friday and 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday.) Admission is $7 for those ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Parking is free. Yesteryear Village and the South Florida Fairgrounds are off State Road 80 near Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-793-0333 or see www.southfloridafair.com. DAR
Chapter Members Win Oct. 3, 2006 - The Spirit of Liberty Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had three Florida state winners - one regional winner, and one national winner - in recent DAR contests. One state winners is C. Annelies Mouring, of Greenacres, an attorney in Palm Beach County who was recognized for her contributions to the community as well as to the DAR. She was named Florida State Outstanding Junior Member for 2006. Mouring holds the position of vice regent for the society and is responsible for programming, fund raising, and acting in the regent's absence. The other state winner is Regent Lori Matyskiel, who is a secondary social sciences teacher and department head for the school district. Matyskiel, who resides in Lake Worth, won the DAR's prestigious History Teacher of the Year award for the state of Florida. Chapter Historian Brenda Pike of Wellington won state, regional, and placed third nationally for her writing entry in the area of Women's Health Issues. Her essay, "Color Me Teal," is a two-person play about ovarian cancer. The DAR is a patriotic women's organization with chapters throughout the country and world. For more information about membership, or to attend the Oct. 14 Spirit of Liberty fall meeting, call Second Vice President Virginia Davis at 753-4972. Seminole Ridge High Project Sept. 13, 2006 - The Junior Class of Seminole Ridge High School has begun preparing for Project Graduation 2008. Graduation for this class is more than a year away. According to Jean Lauer, parent sponsor of Junior Class 2008, the reason for an early start is that the program is intended to lure all the graduating students to an all night-long celebration. "This has been proven to keep our children safe during the celebration of graduation," Lauer said. "It is an alcohol- free sponsored event with many give-aways and activities. It becomes a very expensive party for the graduates." The sponsor are asking "business partners", willing to sponsor the class of 2008 in providing a safe and enjoyable graduation, to contribute to the cause. Each sponsorship "will be announced publicly in our local newspaper and will be on a large 'thank you' sign outside of Seminole Ridge High School the month of graduation," Lauer said. "This event takes a good two years to plan and be successful ... Sponsorships are always greatly appreciated when it comes to supporting our prize possessions, our children." Anastase Participates in 'Florida Miss American' Aug. 24, 2006 - Jessica Anastase, 6, daughter of Juthlande and Julnot Anastase of Wellington, qualified as a state finalist in the annual Miss Florida American Princess Pageant. The pageant was over Labor Day weekend at the Hilton Resort at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista. Outstanding young ladies throughout Florida who have been selected as state finalists competed for thousands of dollars in cash scholarships, prizes, awards, the state title and a chance to represent Florida at the national pageant, according to the pageant. American Coed Pageants, Inc. has recognized thousands of outstanding girls and young women nationwide through its national awards program. The program rewards young women for outstanding achievements in academics, talent, public speaking, volunteer service and modeling. According to the pageant company, emphasis is placed on the importance of physical fitness, mental alertness, self-confidence, achievement in school and service to the community and church. The program encourages girls to set high goals for the future. The theme of the national program is "Youth, Pride of the Present ... Hope of the future." Jessica's is a participant in the Kids of Hope Ministry at Community of Hope Church. She enjoys dancing with Dance Unlimited and competitions for Center Stage.
Royal Palm Beach,
Wellington Elections NEW!
Council Members Sworn In Winter Equestrian Festival Features Top Riders from Around World Jan.
24, 2006 - “This
is the place to be,” was the remark
reiterated by members of a panel of
participants in this year’s Winter
Equestrian Festival as they met with
the media Tuesday to provide preview
commentary and answer questions on the
horse show, which had just opened in
Wellington. “One of our biggest events in the AHJF is the night class, the only time we show under lights, which will be held here on Feb. 18 in this beautiful field,” she said, indicating the Internationale Arena that back-dropped the press conference luncheon. The
class was started in 1997 and is now one
of the most competitive in the sport, as
riders qualify to compete in it during
the WEF. The Hunter Classic showcases
competition for professionals, amateurs,
and juniors. The event begins at 7
p.m. and spectators can reserve tables
in the Jockey Club or picnic on the
berms. “This year is going to be huge at the Winter Equestrian Festival for dressage,” said Arlene Page, pointing out that the 2006 USEF National Grand Prix Freestyle Championship/U.S. League Final March 17-18, will also serve as the selection of the rider who will represent the U.S. at the FEI Dressage World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 20-23. “This is a hugely important competition for us,” said Page, noting that it is the showcase of the year for riders. “It’s very exciting for the public, exciting certainly for the riders and will be very competitive.” Page
also noted that in the Prior
to introducing show jumping Chef
d’Equipe George Morris, WEF spokesman
Mason Phelps listed some of the upcoming
highlights for that sport: the $200,000
FTI Riders Challenge, awarded to the top
four riders based on points from the
Grand Prix competitions held every
Thursday and Sunday at WEF; the Global
Championship Tour – a six-grand prix
tour, which begins in Wellington on
March 4, with a purse of 150,000 euros
awarded to the winner, and then
continues on to France, Monaco, Germany,
Portugal, and Holland, each awarded
150,000 euros for a total purse of
600,000 euros. Morris also pointed out that WEF is only the beginning of a long season for the top show jumpers. “There’s so much so soon, you’ve got to be a very good horseman, especially if you have a horse aimed for the WEG (World Equestrian Games),” he said. “My
role here is as an observer. I watch how
people manage their horse, how much or
how little they’re showing their
horses. See how they’re progressing.
My interest is the last show – the
CSIO and the Nations’ Cup. After the
last show here we have the American
Invitational, the World Cup Finals, the
WEG, and the Super League. This is my
preparation for those things.” “It has been very interesting watching this facility ramp up for these events," Millar said. "This facility, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘vision’ – Gene Mische and his team have really seen the direction of the sport globally and positioned this facility to essentially occupy a quarter to a third of this year’s international momentum. “This
is a very big deal here. Following the
vision is the commitment to make it
happen. Gene’s team is very clearly
about improving the sport and there is
tremendous energy of everyone around
here to bring it online. Millar's
top international horses for this
year’s WEF are his The
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
will hold an official ceremony on Feb. 5
to present the Athens Olympic Gold
Medals to the four show jumpers who
competed there (McLain Ward and Peter
Wylde were the other two team members.) Kappler
noted that the No. 1 goal for the
international American show jumpers this
year is the WEG, which will be held in “That’s one of the biggest events you can possibly do every four years,” said Kappler. “It’s a very big and important competition for the Americans because it will be right in the Germans’ homeland and they will be very difficult to beat there. “What
that has to do with this circuit is that
this circuit is fantastic preparation.
You’re going to see a lot of the top
riders. Some will come out early, some
will be waiting. You’re going to see
the different strategies of the riders
to get their horses prepared.” Kappler
additionally named the Super League held
in “Those three things are really big after here,” Kappler said. “This is such a great facility to prepare for all those things. To make it even better, there’s a lot of prize money.” Kappler’s international mounts this season will be his new mare VDL Oranta, and a long-time partner Primeur 58. Kappler
said the WEF presents a wealth of
equestrian sport, from ponies to hunters
to Grand Prix. “It’s a great family
sport.” Madden said she is “excited about this season. I have probably the best string of horses I’ve ever had down here and they’re ready to compete.” She is aiming two of her horses for the World Equestrian Games, and preparing her other mounts for additional international competition including the World Cup Finals. “Anything that happens here really becomes our schedule for the summer. The World Equestrian Games are important and this show determines who is in the running for that,” she said. Madden’s international horses this year are her Olympic mount Authentic, plus DeSilvio, stallion Judgment, and a new horse Play On. Madden also complimented Gene Mische and Stadium Jumping for the improvements made to the show grounds. “Every year it seems to improve and keeps us all coming back. Now we’re getting the Europeans to come here too,” she said. Madden
pointed out that in addition to the
international horses, riders can also
bring their young horses, which is very
productive and a great advantage in the
show world. “Strategy, strategy, strategy is the key to this whole seven-week competition,” summed up Millar. “We’re beginning the first of the year at the very top level of difficulty. It would like any other sport starting with their play-offs.”
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Scouts Show off Jan. 19, 2006 - Boy Scout Troop 105 from The Acreage represented scouting last weekend at the South Florida Fair. The Troop manned a booth in the Conservation Tent which included displays by the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Friends of Corbett and the Everglades Youth Camp, as well as many other local groups. The troop displayed a typical campsite including a tent and a Dutch oven campfire. Many soon-to-be Cub Scouts had there pictures made by their parents while sitting inside the tent along side the members of the troop. As part of their rank advancement process, each scout is required to provide service to the community. Interacting with the public and answering questions about Scouting are, in part, how the scouts learb leadership skills and prepare for the future. The troop was busy again the next weekend on a camping trip. The members decided to begin working on their bicycling merit badge at the campsite. To earn the cycling merit badge they must make two 10-mile trips, two 15-mile trips, two 25-mile trips and a 50-mile trip to be completed in less than 8 hours. For more information about Troop 105, e-mail Brian Morgan at brianne@bellsouth.net, or call at 644-6286. |
