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Boca Raton Girl Scout Earns Gold Award
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Boynton Beach Hosting Free First Friday @ 5 Concert
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Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Installs 2022-2023 President and Board
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New NextGen Summer Bridge program launches The Dr. Barbara CareyShuler Equity Institute at Palm Beach State College partnered with the Student Support Services TRIO program and two existing intensive academic boot camps to launch a new comprehensive summer initiative for first-time college students. The inaugural two-week NextGen Summer Bridge program kicked off on June 9 with a welcome event for more than 80 PBSC freshmen. During the program, which runs Monday-Thursday until June 23, students receive academic, financial and personal support. They also are offered an opportunity to take the threecredit hour Introduction to the College Experience class for the Summer B Term, which starts June 29. Continued on Page 10
Ten Families to Receive $100 Publix Gift Cards Monthly for One Year Ten local families in need will receive $100 Publix gift cards each month for the next year from Boca Helping Hands, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. This is the second consecutive year the donor has participated in this initiative, and his philanthropic contribution amounts to $24,000, and will positively impact a total of 20 families. Ten new families will be selected from a cross-section of the organization’s programs and various locations within the Boca Helping Hands service area. Three of the candidates are participants in the BHH Job Training Program. Another five pick-up pantry bags or hot meals at BHH’s Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Lake Worth food distribution locations. Finally, two candidates are clients in BHH’s Resource Center, who were seeking emergency financial assistance for childcare expenses or overdue rent and utility bills. All these families were chosen because, in addition to the specific need for which they sought BHH’s support, they were also battling other ongoing issues with food insecurity, joblessness, or caregiving for other family members. Continued on Page 5
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• Most teachers focus on academic considerations when assigning seats. A new study by Florida Atlantic University psychology researchers is the first to show that these classroom seat assignments also have important implications for children’s friendships. • Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently recognized the 2022 Class of Gold Award Girl Scouts. This year, 27 Girl Scouts earned the organization’s highest award for girls and their collective projects contributed just over 3,000 hours to local communities where help was desperately needed. They partnered with dozens of local organizations with projects that impacted thousands of lives. • The Boca Raton-based nonprofit, the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), celebrated their high school seniors’ graduation at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth on Thursday. Graduating from public schools all around Palm Beach County, the students packed into the College Conference Center alongside their families for an evening of merriment, awards, dinner, and camaraderie. • Lawmakers have allocated an additional $25 million in the state budget recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis toward construction of a Dental & Medical Services Technology Building at the Palm Beach State College Loxahatchee Groves campus. • Ten local families in need will receive $100 Publix gift cards each month for the next year from Boca Helping Hands, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. This is the second consecutive year the donor has participated in this initiative, and his philanthropic contribution amounts to $24,000, and will positively impact a total of 20 families. • Broward County Parks and Recreation Division’s Special Populations Section will offer a Tandem Leisure Ride, for ages 18 and up who are blind or visually impaired. The free event will be on Saturday, July 9th, from 10AM to noon, at Tradewinds Park & Stables (3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33066; 954.357.8870).
• On Friday, July 1, the City of Boynton Beach will feature ALIVE BEAT at its First Friday @ 5 Concert. With over 20+ years of playing experience, this three-piece band will energize the crowd with Classic and Modern Rock, Blues, Reggae, Pop, and Latin music. Playing across Palm Beach County in locations such as Two Georges, Deck 84 and Cooper Blues, ALIVE BEAT is well known for energizing crowds. • Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes Alum Vernon Carey and his wife LaTavia and daughters Taelynn and Dynver held a sport themed Father and Daughter Dance Presented by DeAngelo Contracting Services on June 18th. The fun filled Carey Family Foundation event took place at the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. • Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda recently visited Palm Beach State College to get a closeup look at some of its programs and facilities. • Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® Schools designation status award for the efforts by FAU’s Military and Veterans Student Success Center in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses and the service member community. • Kicking off the 10th anniversary of The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR), the Club held its annual installation of the 2022-2023 President and Board of Director at Boca Lago Golf & Country Club. Bringing laughter and smiles to dinner guests, comedian Jeff Laub was the “opening act” that “set the stage” for an entertaining, yet mission-based evening. • The Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute at Palm Beach State College partnered with the Student Support Services TRIO program and two existing intensive academic boot camps to launch a new comprehensive summer initiative for first-time college students.
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COMMUNITY Seat Assignments Drive Boca Raton Girl Scout Earns Gold Friendships Among Elementary Award School Children, FAU Report Says
Most teachers focus on academic considerations when assigning seats. A new study by Florida Atlantic University psychology researchers is the first to show that these classroom seat assignments also have important implications for children’s friendships. Results of the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology , revealed that friendships reflect classroom seat assignments. Students sitting next to or nearby one another were more likely to be friends with one another than students seated elsewhere in the classroom. Moreover, longitudinal analyses showed that classroom seating proximity was associated with the formation of new friendships. After seat assignments changed, students were more likely to become friends with newly near-seated classmates than with those who remained or became seated farther away. “The students in our study spent most of every day with the same 15 or so classmates. By the middle of the school year, there were no unfamiliar peers,” said Brett Laursen, Ph.D., senior author and a professor of psychology in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Yet when seat assignments changed, new seatmates were apt to become new friends, consistent with claims that exposure alone is not a sufficient condition for friendship. Apparently, proximity transcends familiarity by providing new opportunities for the kind of exchanges that form the basis of a friendship.” Participants in the study included 235 students (129 boys, 106 girls) in grades 3 - 5 (ages 8–11) who nominated friends at two time points (13 -14 weeks apart). Children attended a public primary school in South Florida that reflected public school students in the state in terms of ethnicity and family income. For the study, teacher seating charts were used to calculate three forms of proximity for each pair of students in a classroom. Neighbor proximity described classmates seated directly beside one another in a row or at a table, and those seated directly across from one another at a table. Group
proximity included classmates identified as neighbors as well as those who were near neighbors; the latter were either one seat away in the same row or diagonal to one another at the same table. Findings for group proximity were the most robust, suggesting that children are willing (and able) to overlook their nearest neighbors in favor of those seated close enough for sustained communication. “Of course, students were not glued to their seats; interactions with far-seated peers undoubtedly occurred during lunch, recess and (in some classes) free time activities,” said Laursen. “The fact that new friends tended to emerge among the newly near-seated – despite opportunities for engagement with other classmates – underscores the power of proximity in friendship formation.” Classroom proximity assumes outsized importance during the elementary school years because children this age have few other sustained opportunities to meet (and engage with) friends and because companionship is central to the definition of friendship. It has long been known that most children report that most of their friends are in the same classroom. We now know that they are probably seated nearby. Elementary school children spend most of their days in assigned seats, in the company of classmates. In most elementary school classrooms, teachers decide who sits next to whom and, by extension, who interacts with whom. “Taken together, our findings highlight the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children. With great power comes great responsibility,” said Laursen. “We urge teachers to exercise their power judiciously. Unintended social consequences have been known to arise when adults meddle in the social lives of children.” Study co-author is Sharon Faur, a developmental psychology doctoral student in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently recognized the 2022 Class of Gold Award Girl Scouts. This year, 27 Girl Scouts earned the organization’s highest award for girls and their collective projects contributed just over 3,000 hours to local communities where help was desperately needed. They partnered with dozens of local organizations with projects that impacted thousands of lives. Boca Raton resident Savannah Garrett from Troop 20962, created a Gold Award Project entitled Open Your Heart, Open a Book. Her goal was to address childhood trauma with the power of books. Because childhood trauma often has a negative impact on in-school learning, making a child more easily distracted and less likely absorb new information, books can be a powerful tool. Savannah saw books as an outlet for children to understand their emotions and mitigate anxiety and depression. Partnering with the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) in Delray Beach, they installed a ‘booknook’ for children whose parents or guardians are involved in the sometimes lengthy “intake”
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process. The space is now filled with a wide range of books with comfortable, private, quiet spaces for reading and ‘escape’ for children of all ages. Savannah created an informational website to explain the value and need of books for children in stressful situations and to gather donations. Inside each book, Savannah placed a sticker with a QR code that leads children to another section of the website offering book recommendations, empathy, compassion, and encouragement to use reading to help relieve anxiety. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout in grades 9 – 12 can earn. It is accomplished by completing a service project with a minimum of 80 logged hours. The project must fulfill a need in the community, create change, and be sustainable with long-term possibilities. Gold Award Projects demand the highest level of organizational, leadership, and project management skills. The level of commitment to complete a Gold Award project is so great that less than 6 percent of all Girl Scouts earn this most prestigious award in the world for girls.
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Boca-based Caregiving Youth Nonprofit Salutes its PBC Graduates
The Boca Raton-based nonprofit, the giving responsibilities with a college career American Association of Caregiving Youth is demanding, but far from impossible. In(AACY), celebrated their high school se- deed, the potential for academic excellence niors’ graduation at Palm Beach State Col- is just around the corner, exemplified by lege in Lake Worth on Thursday. Gradu- Delaney Dalton, 18 who has participated ating from public schools all around Palm in AACY’s Caregiving Youth Project for Beach County, the students packed into seven years, since sixth grade. Delaney was the College Conference Center alongside the recipient of the first American Assotheir families for an evening of merriment, ciation of Caregiving Youth Scholarship awarded through the George Snow Scholawards, dinner, and camaraderie. This celebration marked a turning arship Fund on Saturday, June 11. The point for many, especially those who had George Snow Scholarship Fund celebratspent up to seven years in the Caregiving ed its 40th anniversary of advocating for Youth Project. The AACY is a resource deserving scholars in the Palm Beach and that uplifts middle and high school care- Broward counties. About American Association of Caregivers. They have the responsibility of caring for chronically ill, injured, disabled, giving Youth: What is now AACY, began in 1998 as and/or elderly relatives; all the while balancing their education, and often work, Boca Raton Interfaith in Action with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Founas well. dation to provide AACY Famvolunteer support ily Specialists are services to homeassigned to specifbound persons and ic schools to eduThis celebration caregiving families. cate and provide marked a turning point After transitioning their youth with the adult services to antools they need to for many, especially other nonprofit, efmanage life and its fective January 1, stresses as well as those who had spent 2010, the name offikeep up with their up to seven years in cially changed to the school assignments. American Associa“As caregivers, we the Caregiving Youth tion of Caregiving oftentimes struggle Project. Youth® (AACY) to know who we are which continues as or identify who we a Florida based 501 are apart from our (c) (3) non-profit caregiving role. We become so used to putting our sick loved corporation. AACY is the only nonprofit in the ones first that we forget about ourselves,”, says Joyce Adhemar, now a young adult and nation dedicated to identifying and supporting caregiving youth with direct serformer AACY participant. It’s an often-overlooked population, vices to more than 500 students in Palm but the AACY aims to shine a light on stu- Beach County. It also includes the Caregivdents’ potential. Many of the students have ing Youth Institute, affiliates, and national big plans, and AACY emphasizes the im- partnerships as its reach extends beyond portance of aiming high. More than a high South FL. Needed next is government recschool graduation, this event symbolized ognition of these children who are contriba new chapter in their Caregiving Youth’s uting healthcare to their family members journey. The prospect of balancing care- of all ages and types of health conditions. July 1 - July 7, 2022
State allocates $25 million for Lox Groves campus building Lawmakers have allocated an additional $25 million in the state budget recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis toward construction of a Dental & Medical Services Technology Building at the Palm Beach State College Loxahatchee Groves campus. Plans are to relocate the existing Dental Hygiene and Surgical Services Associate in Science degree programs and the Dental Assisting career certificate program from the Lake Worth campus to what will become the second building at the Dennis P. Gallon Campus. Upon approval from the state Department of Education and the College’s accrediting body, the College also plans to launch a new Physical Therapy Assist program there. The four-story, roughly 84,000-square-foot building will include science labs, general classrooms and administrative offices. “I am excited for the opportunity to enhance our Loxahatchee Groves campus through a new Dental & Medical Servic-
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es Technology Building,’’ said PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D. “Through this facility, our students will be one step ahead by benefitting from state-of-the-art equipment and technology that will assist them in their health science careers while meeting industry needs.” This is the second state allocation for the building. In 2017, the state allocated $5 million for the project, which with furniture and a chiller plant, is now expected to cost more than $50 million. The College also has secured private funds and will pursue additional funds for project. With construction prices continuing to rise, the College wants to move forward quickly. Current plans are to hold a groundbreaking ceremony in the fall. The Loxahatchee Groves campus, which celebrated its five-year anniversary this year, opened as the College’s fifth campus on Feb. 27, 2017, to more than 700 students. Today it serves over 5,000 students annually.
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Ten Families to Receive $100 Publix Tandem Leisure Ride Offered for Gift Cards Monthly for One Year Blind/Visually Impaired Bicyclists Ten local families in need will receive $100 Publix gift cards each month for the next year from Boca Helping Hands, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. This is the second consecutive year the donor has participated in this initiative, and his philanthropic contribution amounts to $24,000, and will positively impact a total of 20 families. Ten new families will be selected from a crosssection of the organization’s programs and various locations within the Boca Helping Hands service area. Three of the candidates are participants in the BHH Job Training Program. Another five pick-up pantry bags or hot meals at BHH’s Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Lake Worth food distribution locations. Finally, two candidates are clients in BHH’s Resource Center, who were seeking emergency financial assistance for childcare expenses or overdue rent and utility bills. All these families were chosen because, in addition to the specific need for which they sought BHH’s support, they were also battling other ongoing issues with food insecurity, joblessness, or caregiving for other family members. The anonymous donor wanted to specifically help families like these who are facing hardships on several fronts.
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“We are always grateful for and inspired by partners like our anonymous donor who find their own way to make a big difference in the lives of our clients,” said Greg Hazle, Boca Helping Hands Executive Director. “For each of these families, a $100 gift card each month for the next year will quite likely be a determining factor in their ability to afford other basic needs.” One of the recipients of the gift cards from last year, Victor Bembry, a BHH Commercial Driving graduate, said, “It’s eye-opening to know that there are people out there who don’t even want you to know who they are. They want to donate to someone to help the next person. That’s a blessing.” Boca Helping Hands’ Director of Job Training and Career Development, Trina Chin Cheong, who presented some recipients with their gift cards, could see the immediate impact. “Some aim to pay it forward, and others are determined to finish their training programs stronger than before,” Chin Cheong said. “One job training student had tears in his eyes as he took a step back from receiving his gift card and said, ‘You guys have helped me so much already. What have I done to deserve more?’”
Broward County Parks and Recreation Division’s Special Populations Section will offer a Tandem Leisure Ride, for ages 18 and up who are blind or visually impaired. The free event will be on Saturday, July 9th, from 10AM to noon, at Tradewinds Park & Stables (3600 W Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33066; 954.357.8870). Participants will meet at the Elfin Shelter, which is in the south side of the park. Each blind or visually impaired person should have a sighted adult friend or family member to ride with them on the front of the tandem bike. Group size is limited, so preregistration is required by calling Special Populations at 954.357.8160/8170 or emailing SpecialPopulations@Broward.org. If the weather is rainy, the alternate date for the event will be Saturday, July 16th. The Tandem Bike Skill Development Program also needs captains – volunteers
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who sit on the front seat while the individual who is blind or visually impaired sits in the rear in the stoker position. Call or email for more information. Adherence to CDC guidelines for social distancing, hand sanitizing, and wearing facial coverings is recommended. Re c r e a t i o n . Preservation. Education.About the Parks and Recreation DivisionBroward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954.357.8170 or TTY 954.537.2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
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6 - Edition 570 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL
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Counting their Blessings She lost her mother, sister, and brother when their house collapsed from the massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. Jude Saincyr and her cousin, the only survivors in their home, were stuck under a bed, which shielded them from the rubble. “The bricks fell on the bed and one side of the bed broke,” Saincyr, a graduating senior at Atlantic High School, recalled this week. “We were under the other side until they found us about four hours later.” As we enter the season of giving, Saincyr has so much for which to be grateful: a new lease on life and the opportunity to get a college education, thanks to a local nonprofit organization. After the disaster, her father sent her to Tallahassee, but the teenager did not attend school for a year. It was not until she came to live with her grandparents in Delray Beach and enrolled in high school that a teacher introduced her to Bound for College, an organization that helps at-risk students in south Palm Beach County enter and complete college. That opportunity was priceless, she said, adding that the organization, formerly known as Delray Students First, prepared her through
practice to get better scores on the SAT and ACT tests. “They made me a better test taker through lots of practice every week,” said Saincyr, who plans to pursue her nursing degree at Florida Atlantic University in the Fall. “We don’t get our motivations unless there is someone there to motivate you. We don’t know what we want unless someone tells us about it.” Like Saincyr, a handful of students who were enrolled in Bound for College, shared their stories to a roomful of people at Delray Marketplace. They are grateful for the life skills, career planning, mental health counseling, college tours and educational field trips that the program provides. “Our motivation doesn’t come from home but from teachers. Teachers were a big impact in my life. They motivated me to do so much,” said Hadelle Estimphile, an Atlantic High alum and now a sophomore at FAU. College was not in her reach for various reasons, she said, until she was introduced to Bound for College. “I didn’t know how I was going to pay for college, but they helped me with my essays and helped me improve my SAT and ACT scores,
so I could get 75 percent Bright Future Scholarship. Now, I don’t have to worry about money.” Through the affiliation, the students were awarded the prestigious Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholarship, a four-year award to a state university or college for academically deserving students in Boca Raton and Delray Beach who have financial needs and are community service driven. Despite last year’s challenges, many of us are still thankful, and although we have the chance for a more normal Thanksgiving this year, many, such as Anna Marie Valdez, will still connect virtually. The mother of three, who lost a sister, a neighbor and a brother-in-law to COVID-19, has not mustered the courage to venture out. “I am still not comfortable getting around crowds and I can’t say if and when I will be,” she said. Upon returning to school, Aiden hit the jackpot when his elementary school teacher handpicked him to be in Star Makers, a STEMcentered afterschool program on campus. “We have a lot of fun,” said Aiden, who is thankful for being back in school after being cooped up in his home. “We learn about air-
planes, and we learn how to take pictures and how to wash clothes and cook.” Samuel is grateful for loving parents. “I’m most thankful for my family and that they love me, and they take care of me every time I need care, or when I need help with homework,” the fourth grader at Orchard View Elementary said. “Some other kids might get money, but I get love. Some kids may get gifts, but I get hugs.” Like many of you, I am grateful for so many things: the essential workers - doctors, nurses and other medical workers who have braved the virus to attend to patients in nursing homes, hospitals and clinics, and saved many lives - law enforcement and fire personnel, postal employees, delivery workers and those who work at supermarkets, pet stores and pharmacies, farms and processing plants, factories and distribution centers. Let’s not forget the teachers, custodians, and sanitation workers. Finally, I’m thankful for this opportunity to opine on the important issues of the day – exhorting, explaining, deploring and applauding. I am also grateful for you, our readers who have continued to support this newspaper, since our inception.
POSITIVE LIVING Dr. Synesio Lyra
What’s the Point in Being Controversial? Several persons, lacking positive issues to deal with in their interactions with others, appear to use every opportunity to disagree, to act negatively, and to pronounce themselves antagonistically to anything they see or hear from others, especially people with whom they’re already related in some form! In the case of some, it often appears that it’s jealousy that the idea being presented did not originate in themselves. In the case of a few others, it may be one of many unjustifiable possibilities. With all such persons, it’s always the spirit of discord, and the intent of meddling into issues not directly addressed to July 1 - July 7, 2022
them, which robs their “opinion” from also being in the limelight! Unfortunately, I notice this all the time, for insignificant reasons or, mostly, for no valid purpose at all. Some people have to meddle into everything, especially when not invited to participate in any discussion. It is a form of insecurity, and their urge of having the final word on anything that’s being discussed. Thus, they prefer to act as fools by provoking unnecessary controversy on issues of little or no consequence at all! This came to my attention recently when a person complained, most improperly, about a clean and
historically accurate sign placed on Facebook by another. In order to appear knowledgeable to her friends in that social medium, she attacked the one who had posted the said picture, and used arguments that could hold no water in terms of accuracy and value. It was a fully unjustifiable, insane over-reaction! Quite often some people, perhaps unknowingly, make themselves foolish by what they choose to address than by the actual things they happen to be attacking. This occurs not only in social media, but in conversations around a table, in office disputes, or in any other forum where opinions and discussions may be presented.
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I strongly believe in the significant place of controversy in human discourse, when principles are at stake, but fully deplore those who go out of their way to create animosity where such outlook is not called for. Let us all live with open eyes, attentive ears, but also with mounts that open only when called for, and to produce something constructive instead of unnecessary, and even hurtful, on account of how it is communicated. When it’s not a matter of morality and righteousness, there are always better ways of dealing with similar situations. And that, any intelligent person can easily pursue and provide!
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COLUMNISTS ROBERT’S COMMUNITY REPORT
FAITH
By Robert Weinroth
Importance of Perfect Timing
Around Palm Beach County with Mayor Weinroth - On June 23, 2022, Mayor Weinroth toured the Kennedy Bunker and former U.S. Coast Guard Station on Peanut Island. With the recent approval of a 30-year lease agreement with the Port of Palm Beach for $10 a year, the county’s Parks and Recreation Department is in the planning stages of restoring these historical sites which will eventually be open to the public. The bunker, which was built in 1961, was a top-secret nuclear bomb shelter designed to protect JFK during visits to his family’s Palm Beach estate. Once completed, it will be a noteworthy attraction for our residents and visitors! Currently, the Parks and Recreation Department manages 104 properties spanning over 8,500 acres including 85 developed regional, district, community, beach and neighborhood parks. - Mayor Weinroth attended the Soil Collection Ceremony to recognize the tragic death of Mr. Samuel Nelson hosted by the county’s Community Remembrance Coalition at Pompey Park in Delray Beach. The mayor was honored to pay tribute to Mr. Nelson who was lynched nearby in 1926 and thanked the community for advocating for social justice in Palm Beach County and our nation. With the intent to respectfully honor Mr. Nelson, the soil collected near the lynching site will be displayed at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach, the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and other sites in Palm Beach County. During the ceremony, the Board of County Commissioners also presented a
resolution recognizing the grievous harm caused by racial terror lynching and the need to educate and reconcile. Working collaboratively with the Board of County Commissioners, the Community Remembrance Coalition and local organizations, advocates and entrepreneurs create opportunities in the county for people to come together to discuss and remember our history. - On June 17, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended the annual Realtors Commercial Alliance Leadership Academy at the Realtors Service Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The mayor provided an overview of county operations and current challenges such as affordable and workforce housing. The academy is designed to educate local realtors and enhance their ability and opportunity to conduct business professionally and ethically throughout their careers. - Mayor Weinroth attended the 8th Annual Mayor’s Ball on June 4, 2022, that was sponsored by the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County and held at the Convention Center in West Palm Beach. The mayor had an opportunity to welcome everyone and thank them for their support and continued commitment to such a worthy cause. More than 1,400 people in Palm Beach County do not have a safe, permanent place to call home. The coalition’s mission of raising awareness and motivating a communitywide response is especially important for the many affected by homelessness. Since 2014, the Mayor’s Ball has helped the coalition positively impact nearly 2,100 people, moving them from homelessness into permanent housing.
Rick Boxx
A lot of things go into the realization of success in business: Quality workmanship and service. Execution of a novel idea. Effective leadership and direction. Those, for the most part, are factors we can manage. One factor, however, that we often overlook is timing. Especially, perfect timing. In his book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink addresses the importance of timing as it affects productivity and ultimately, our success. A Wall Street Journal article summarized his findings, pointing out ways Pink suggests for better allocating our time at work throughout the day. His research discovered that we are “smarter, faster and more creative in some parts of the day than others.” Confirming these conclusions, Russell Foster, a neuroscientist, claims, “The performance change between the daily high point and the daily low point can be equivalent to the effect on performance of drinking the legal limit of alcohol.” That may seem like a startling comparison, but it is probably very accurate for assessing when we can do our best work. Personally, I have learned that my best time for writing is early morning. My mind is fresh after a good night’s sleep and ideas seem to flow more quickly and smoothly. Not everyone, of course, is a “morning person.” Some people do their best work in the late morning, in the afternoon, or even late at night. The key is to realize when you are most productive and make certain to safeguard that time from unnecessary distractions. In reading the Bible, I have found it interesting to find that it places a high premium on our effective use of time – and timing. For instance, we are told, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity…” (Ec-
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clesiastes 3:1). We can apply this principle in a number of ways, but one of them is that there is a best time for us to pursue our work, meaning we should strive to schedule other important, but non-work activities for other times during the day, week or month. Another passage, Ephesians 5:16, emphasizes the urgency for “making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” This does not mean time in itself is inherently evil, but time passes quickly. Not capitalizing on the time we have can result in failure to achieve desired goals and objectives. At the very least, we will have missed out on the opportunity to pursue those projects when our productivity and efficiency levels are at their peak. Looking at the example of Jesus Christ, we find that He also designated specific times for doing certain things, including prayer and time alone with God the Father. Jesus was much in demand, and at all hours of the day people were thronging around him, whether as observers or seeking His attention to address specific needs they had. For this reason, He devoted many early mornings to time alone, even from His disciples. Mark 1:35 tells us, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”Many people I know realize how important it is for them to begin the day by focusing on their relationship with God, knowing they will require His direction, wisdom and strength to carry out the work and deal with challenges they face later on. As the adage reminds us, timing is everything. There is a time to work, a time to rest, and time to play. Also, a time to ensure that we sustain a strong, growing relationship with the Lord.
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Boynton Beach Hosting Free First Carey Family Foundation Hosts Friday @ 5 Concert 5thAnnual Father and Daughter Dance
On Friday, July 1, the City of Boynton Beach will feature ALIVE BEAT at its First Friday @ 5 Concert. With over 20+ years of playing experience, this three-piece band will energize the crowd with Classic and Modern Rock, Blues, Reggae, Pop, and Latin music. Playing across Palm Beach County in locations such as Two Georges, Deck 84 and Cooper Blues, ALIVE BEAT is well known for energizing crowds. This free, family-friendly event takes place at Centennial Park and Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton (120 E. Ocean Ave.) and begins at 5 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. COME HUNGRY! The following food trucks will be on-site: •Chick’nCone: Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, Cajun Fries, Soda & Water •G’s Hibachi: Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura, Chicken & Pork Dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Edamame, Hibachi & Fried Rice •J and J Soul: Chicken Wings, BBQ Ribs & Chicken, Pork Chops, Fried Snapper & Shrimp, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sausage Sandwich, Conch Fritters, Mac & Cheese, Fries, Collard Greens & Corn •Papa Trattoria: Pizza, Fried Raviolis, Risotto Balls, Cheesesteaks, Empanadas
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•Kobschies Ice Rolls: Rolled Ice Cream, Fresh Lemonade, Milkshakes, Brownie Sundae, Banana Split, Cappuccino, Americano, Espresso & Hot Chocolate •Potions in Motion: Bar Service CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES •Create your own Patriotic Star T-Shirts •Fun Marble Painting with ArtSeaLiving •Paint a Fireworks Picture with Sun and Salty Air Photography •Make a Patriotic Windsock with the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum •Enjoy Hop Scotch •Participate in Parachute Games •Chalk the Wall ROAD CLOSURES E. Ocean Ave. from Seacrest Blvd. to SE 1st St. (12:00 pm – 9:00 pm) SE 1st Ave. from Seacrest Blvd. to SE 1st St. (3:00 pm – 9:00 pm) PARKING Free parking is available on the corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Seacrest Blvd. (entrance is located off Boynton Beach Blvd.). Ride Share is encouraged. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS An ASL Interpreter will be on-site. For additional accommodations under the ADA, please call 561-742-6241 or email ada@ bbfl.us. FOR MORE INFORMATION www.boynton-beach.org/concerts
Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes Alum Vernon Carey and his wife LaTavia and daughters Taelynn and Dynver held a sport themed Father and Daughter Dance Presented by DeAngelo Contracting Services on June 18th. The fun filled Carey Family Foundation event took place at the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Eighty Fa t h e r s a n d Daughters attended this year’s event. They had the chance to play games to win prizes. The event also included dinner, dessert, valet parking, sports activities and dancing. Guests included former Miami Dolphins players Adewale Ogunleye and Travis Daniels and their daughters all dressed in sports themed attire.
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“Thank you to all of the fathers and daughters who came to the event. It is important that we are all involved in our children’s lives, especially our daughters. We set the standards high for them for their future,” said Carey Family Foundation Founders Vernon and LaTavia Carey. The Carey Family Foundation creates programs and provides suppor t to encourage the improvement of our youth. These programs are designed to enhance educational and recreational development and economic opportunities within the community. For more information on the Carey Family Foundation please visit CareyFamilyFoundation.org or Instagram @CareyFamilyFoundation or call (954) 298-8784.
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Affording a Down Payment May Be Easier Than You Think (StatePoint) If you’re ready to buy your first home but are short on the down payment, you’re not alone. Affording a down payment is the number one barrier to homeownership, and rising housing costs are presenting even bigger hurdles. The August 2021 Freddie Mac Housing Price Index showed a 19.67% year-overyear increase in home values. At the same time, more than 35% of non-homeowners say they do not have enough money to put toward a down payment, according to NerdWallet. Among millennials, the figures are even more disheartening, with 63% having set aside no money for a down payment. But there’s good news. Down payment assistance programs, an often-overlooked resource, could be the missing piece of the financial puzzle to make your dream of homeownership a reality, and there are more than 2,500 such programs nationwide. According to Freddie Mac, here’s how to take advantage of down payment assistance: • Understand the different types of help. Down payment assistance can take many forms, including grants from federal agencies, employers, community organizations, state and local housing finance agencies, and state and local governments. There are also a number of down payment assistance loans available with attrac-
tive terms. For example, deferred payment second loans. These are secondary loans for which payments are not due until you sell, refinance or pay off the first mortgage loan. And for those looking to live in a rural area, USDA rural home loans are a favorable option, because they have no down payment requirement. Tax credits are another form of assistance. Certain states and local governments, including housing finance agencies, issue mortgage credit certificates that reduce the amount of federal income tax you pay. This
makes more money available upfront for your down payment or closing costs. Freddie Mac offers consumer financial education, through its free CreditSmart online training course, that can help you learn about and qualify for other down payment assistance and help you purchase a new home. • Determine your eligibility. Although eligibility requirements vary depending on the program, most down payment assistance programs have income eligibility requirements based on you as an individual
borrower or your household. In addition, you usually must use the funds for your primary residence and be a first-time homebuyer. • Get started. Identify available programs by checking out trusted resources, including HUD’s directory of state programs and Down Payment Resource. Your housing counselor or lender can also help you determine which programs you’re eligible for and work with the program’s administrator to help you secure financial assistance. • Get help. The homebuying journey is complex, so don’t be afraid to seek expert help. Freddie Mac Borrower Help Centers and HUD-certified housing counselors can help you navigate the homebuying journey, make informed decisions along the way and ensure you’re financially prepared for longterm, successful homeownership. In addition to being trained to provide budget and credit advice, housing counselors can also provide guidance on the different types of mortgage assistance programs that may be right for you. To learn more, visit myhome. freddiemac.com. If a down payment seems out of reach, don’t despair. Assistance programs could make your dreams of home ownership a reality, and housing counselors can help you find the right one for you.
Tips for Travelers to Save Money and Stay Connected this Summer (StatePoint) After more than two years of pandemic-related restrictions, Americans are ready to break free and travel again. According to Expedia’s 2022 Travel Trends Report, more than two-thirds of Americans say they’re planning to “go big” on their next trip. But planning and budgeting for a trip can be stressful. With inflation rising, many people are watching their wallets more closely, so finding ways to save money and stay connected while traveling this summer is more important than ever. Here are some of the latest travel tips to make your next getaway more affordable: • Book Flights Like a Pro: According to NerdWallet, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to travel when flying within the United States. NerdWallet also suggests booking domestic airline tickets one to three months in advance. The more flexible you can be with your desired timeframe, destination, and airport, the better. Be on the hunt for exclusive partnerships that offer travel discounts, like T-Mobile TRAVEL with Priceline, a new site with travel deals of up to 40% off hotels and select rental cars, available exclusively for T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers. Plus
• Bring it, Don’t Buy it: If you’re looking to save a few dollars while traveling, bring your own snacks and reusable water bottle. Many airports have refillable water stations available. Having a designated travel charging kit in your luggage with charging cables for your smartwatch, phone, computer and more will save you the added and often inflated cost of buying on the go.
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T-Mobile customers get 5GB of free highspeed data each month with no international data-roaming charges, with up to 5G speeds where available, in more than 210 countries and destinations on the provider’s most popular plan, Magenta MAX, and on the Business Unlimited Ultimate plan. • Road Trip Smarter: Even though gas prices are soaring, those with large families, pets and a love for singalongs often still prefer to travel the open road when vacationing. Finding the best gas prices is easy with apps like GasBuddy and Gas Guru, which provide updated gas prices in your area. You can also save money at the pump leveraging other rewards programs, such as those offered by your phone provider. TMobile teamed up with Shell and the Fuel Rewards program to offer customers on qualifying plans an exclusive 25 cents off per gallon of gas this summer through the week of Labor Day via T-Mobile Tuesdays. With the price of everything on the rise, you’ll want to tap into benefits and cost-cutting opportunities where you can to stretch your dollar further, and take the amazing vacation you’ve been planning for so long. July 1 - July 7, 2022
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New NextGen Summer Bridge program launches The Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute at Palm Beach State College partnered with the Student Support Services TRIO program and two existing intensive academic boot camps to launch a new comprehensive summer initiative for first-time college students. The inaugural two-week NextGen Summer Bridge program kicked off on June 9 with a welcome event for more than 80 PBSC freshmen. During the program, which runs Monday-Thursday until June 23, students receive academic, financial and personal support. They also are offered an opportunity to take the three-credit hour Introduction to the College Experience class for the Summer B Term, which starts June 29. The idea is to give them a jump start on their academics by taking the course PBSC requires for all first-time-incollege students. “NextGen Summer Bridge is both an enrollment initiative and a retention initiative,” said Dr. Karline Prophete, interim director of the Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute, citing research showing that students are 96% more likely to be retained by attending a summer program. “We’re helping them with their transition. All the barriers they would have as part of onboarding, we’ll take care of it in the first week of the summer program.” More than 200 students were invited to apply for the program, which includes motivational speakers and workshops centered around themes such as “Find Your Squad,”
“Build Your Squad,” “Strengthen Your Squad” and “Unite With Your Squad.” The program runs concurrently with Math Jump and Jump Write In!, both faculty-led intensive programs for students to polish their skills and build a support network before tackling their freshman-level English and math courses. Participants spend six hours a day for four days getting ahead on content they will cover in intermediate algebra, college algebra or English composition classes. Prophete said running the programs as part of NextGen Summer Bridge helps participants who need that support as well. In addition, participants are introduced to Student Support Services, a federally-funded program, which could provide them, if they qualify, with comprehensive services to help them stay in school and
graduate, including academic tutoring, assistance in course selection, information about financial aid and economic literacy and other support. “I feel like I’m ready for college by coming to Summer Bridge,’’ said Rodley Petit-Homme, a Palm Beach Lakes High School graduate and aspiring nurse. “I didn’t want to go through the whole summer without learning anything.” Petit-Homme enrolled in the Math Jump class to brush up on his skills. “I feel like this college will benefit me. I’m up for the challenge. I feel like I can do it. I believe in myself.” Ania Adhemar, a Boynton Beach High School graduate,” also aspires to become a travel nurse. She said the sessions with professionals in their chosen career fields were among the highlights to get first-hand in-
formation on working in those areas. “I’m happy I took half of my summer to come to this program to get a head start.” For more than 25 years in the past, the College operated Fast Break and Summer Bridge programs to attract freshly minted high school graduates by giving them a jumpstart on college. Fast Break targeted higher performing students who wanted to get ahead by taking a summer course, and Summer Bridge was aimed at students requiring a college prep course. Neither program required students to enroll at PBSC. They were replaced in 2014 with SummerQuest, which took a different approach by not distinguishing between the two populations and targeted students who had not taken dual enrollment courses in high school. NextGen goes even further. It provides a comprehensive approach to helping students transition to college by providing all the support needed, and participants are required to attend PBSC. It also provides transportation to the Lake Worth campus where the program is held. Prophete said the comprehensive approach is needed to better serve first generation students and help them navigate and succeed in college. “We brought everything together to make it one seamless program,” she said. “It’s the most effective retention initiative. We help so much in the two weeks to make the transition seamless. They know where the resources are. They are connected to faculty and staff.”
FAU Receives $1 Million Grant for Equity in Instructional Performance Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education School Leaders Program has been awarded a three-year, $1,039,041 grant from Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) to support two graduate degree programs as part of the Teacher School Leader Equity for Instructional Performance (EQUIP) grant project initiative. BCPS is the sixth largest public school system in the United States and the second largest in Florida. While BCPS has earned many accolades and enjoyed past successes in achieving its mission and providing high quality education to its diverse student body, there are still areas of opportunity for significant growth and development across a career continuum. Through EQUIP, BCPS has partnered with FAU, St. Thomas University and Broward College to increase student achievement in 20 high-need schools within the district through improvement of the districtwide Performance Based Compensation System (PBCS) and Human Capital Management System (HCMS). These schools have been selected based on high poverty rates, levels of student diversity, academic need, and the presence of an administrative team that is enthusiastic about participating in the grant. The ultimate goal is to increase student achievement in the selected high-need schools by supporting the professional growth and diversity of the educator workforce. “EQUIP seeks to support the professional growth of teachers and school leadJuly 1 - July 7, 2022
ers and improve the ability of the district to recruit more diverse, highly qualified, and highly effective teachers, teacher leaders and reward those who improve their students’ growth and performance,” said Daniel Reyes-Guerra, Ph.D., School Leaders Program coordinator and an associate professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology. “EQUIP also will support human capital initiatives focusing on educator preparation, retention, and advancement.” Expanding the partnership between BCPS and FAU’s School Leadership Program, FAU will develop two graduate pro-
grams that include a 13-student cohort of Ph.D. students and a 20-student cohort of master’s degree in educational leadership students. For the Ph.D. program, EQUIP will provide three directors, working with EQUIP schools, five principals and seven assistant principals, an opportunity to earn a doctorate degree in educational leadership with a concentration in turnaround leadership, diversity, social emotional learning, and equitable leadership. This program will provide broad research and practice-based experiences that allow educational leaders to bring many different perspectives to bear on the organizational problems and oppor-
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tunities they encounter in these most challenged schools. Participants who complete this program will be scholar-practitioners holding a Ph.D. in educational leadership. FAU will base the EQUIP master’s degree on the School Leaders Program’s nationally acclaimed curriculum currently employed in university-district partnerships in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Osceola county school districts. The program will be customized to prepare school leaders with a focus on “turnaround” school leadership and meeting the needs of underserved students, with a focus on cultural competence as instructional leaders. Over the grant period, teachers from each of the 20 participating schools will receive scholarships to complete the program; in exchange, they will agree to serve in a high-need school in BCPS for five years. The master’s degree program will include job-embedded professional learning over three years. Upon completion of all of the requirements and graduation, participants will obtain Florida Level 1 Certification in Educational Leadership, fulfill all BCPS professional development requirements, and be eligible to interview for an assistant principal position. FAU ranks as the most racially, ethnically and culturally diverse institution in Florida’s State University System. FAU also is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and its First-Generation Student Success program is recognized statewide. Community
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Chancellor Hebda visits Palm Beach State
Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda recently visited Palm Beach State College to get a closeup look at some of its programs and facilities. On June 9, President Ava L. Parker, J.D., and a group of staff and faculty greeted Hebda on the Lake Worth and led her on tours of the Public Safety Training Center, as well as the Duncan Theatre, Library, Veterans Success Center and the Art Gallery in the Humanities Building. She also visited the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting labs and other career programs. “It was an honor to have Chancellor
Hebda visit our campus,’’ Parker said. “The fact that she took time out of her busy schedule to be here shows that she cares about our students and the needs of our institution. It’s one thing to tell people about our work, but it’s more impactful when they can witness it with their own eyes.” Hebda began her career at the Florida Department of Education in 1992 and was named chancellor of the Florida College System in 2019. One of her goals is to visit all of the 28 colleges to see the innovative programs and services and to meet students, staff and faculty. So far, she has visited 25.
FAU Recognized as Military Spouse Friendly School Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® Schools designation status award for the efforts by FAU’s Military and Veterans Student Success Center in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses and the service member community. This is the first time FAU has appeared on the Military Spouse Friendly School® list. The Military Spouse Friendly School® designation status recognizes institutions that have instituted policies to address the concerns and needs of military spouses and their families. FAU’s Office of Military and Veterans Student Success Center serves as an advocate for military and veteran students and their eligible dependents. The center also
helps streamline processes to ease students’ transition from military to campus life. “FAU has constructed our admissions, retention, career counseling, and mentoring programs to help alleviate the difficulties faced by military spouses. There are flexible learning options and degree continuation programs that are designed to accommodate deployments and relocation,” said Donald Gabriel, director of FAU’s Military and Veterans Affairs. The center also serves as a hub for military spouses, dependent and veteran student engagement by offering resources such as peer mentoring, a career readiness program, student club organization, internship and employment opportunities, networking events, an entrepreneurship program and outdoor expeditions and social gatherings.
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PBSC Lox Groves campus hosts Citizen Science event A Citizen Science event was held June 16 at Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves campus to expose underserved high school juniors and seniors to STEAM disciplines and programs. The event, titled “Think Like a Researcher, Act Like a Researcher,” was funded through a $5,000 National Library of Medicine grant. It featured hands-on science and humanities activities including isolating DNA from strawberries, “Dodgy Monkey” an active exercise in physics and “St. George on a Bike,” an arts and technology project in which students contributed to an artificial intelligence caption model to generate information about European artwork. Participants also explored the campus Anatomage Table led by PBSC professor Dr. Vetaley Stashenko and watched a presentation on the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health that aims to make advances in tailoring medical care to the individual. More than 50 students attended from Everglades Prep, Palm Beach Lakes High School, John I. Leonard High School and
Lake Worth High School. Partners and presenters at the event were the University of Florida’s Scripps Biomedical Research campus and its Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “I am a big fan of Citizen Science because it allows students to engage in realworld problems actively and deeply,” said Iris Fiallos-Finstad, PBSC librarian and professor on the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses who helped organize the event. “It exposes them to new disciplines and does not discount their contributions and insights. For some students, this may be their magic bullet to finding a career path in STEAM.” Those who were invited to the event were identified through PBSC’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. Fiallos-Finstad hopes the College will host another Citizen Science event in the future. Citizen Science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. For more information, visit www.citizenscience.org.
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Disc Golf for Adults With Developmental Disabilities The Special Populations Section of Broward County Parks will continue its Inclusive Disc Golf Program, for adults with developmental disabilities. The free instructional program will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30AM on Tuesdays, starting on July 12th and running through August 30th, at Shelter #6 at Plantation Heritage Park (1100 S Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317; 954.357.5135). Participants will learn fundamental skills, use of equipment, field of play, rules, and more. Players must have upper body strength on at least one side of their bodies. Since the program is inclusive, players may be joined by a parent or adult friend. Facial masking and social distancing are recommended. Class size is limited and preregistration is required by calling Special Populations at
954.357.8160/8170 or emailing SpecialPopulations@Broward.org. Adherence to CDC guidelines for facial masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing is recommended. Recreation. Preservation. Education. About the Parks and Recreation DivisionBroward County Par ks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward. org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954.357.8170 or TTY 954.537.2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
Coral Springs Museum of Art Visual Whispers Exhibition The Coral Springs Museum of Art will be presenting “Visual Whispers,” The first solo exhibition of Jessie Laura, Visual Whispers, presents site-specific installations and a series of assemblages that explore the notions of dimensional space and perception. The work navigates the complexities of light and form as an artistic medium, physical reality, and aesthetic concept. Influenced by nature and architectural structures, Laura’s mixed media work features geometric and organic compositions that create volume, texture, and movement. Furthermore, abstraction through form, light, and shadow allows her to respond to and engage with contemporary culture’s onslaught of visual imagery. Stripped from color and representational imagery, Visual Whispers gives the viewer the opportunity to engage with the work with heightened focus and a higher awareness of their presence in the space. Mark your calendars as Jessie Laura will be flying out for a limited time to attend the Visual Whispers Opening Reception and Ask the Artist. Visitors can interact with her and ask questions during this event. Dates
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for additional programming in conjunction with this exhibition will be forthcoming on our website and social media channels. EXHIBITION DATES June 30 – August 13, 2022 Opening Reception: Thursday, June 30 | 5:30 – 8:30pm Ask the Artist | 6:30pm WHERE Coral Springs Museum of Art – Inside the Center for the Arts 2855A Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065 Registration for the event is not required, and Masks are encouraged but optional. ABOUT THE ARTIST JESSIE LAURA (B. 1987, Lima, Peru) lives and works in San Francisco. She earned a BFA in Design and Film from The School of Visual Arts, New York. Laura has been featured in notable group shows in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Laura has completed artist residencies at Rule Gallery in Marfa, Texas and Art Warehouse in Delray Beach, Florida. Laura’s work is held in private collections including the law firm Wiley Rein in Washington D.C. amongst others. Community
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Call 866-481-4225 Kicking off the 10th anniversary of has also managed radio stations and their The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton sales departments in Baltimore, Indianap(RCDBR), the Club held its annual installa- olis, Albany, and Charleston. Currently, he tion of the 2022-2023 President and Board owns Jeff Weber Media, is a national media of Director at Boca Lago Golf & Country consultant, and recently launched an InterClub. Bringing laughter and smiles to dinner net music station, BocaRadio.com. Weber is guests, comedian Jeff Laub was the “open- the father of two sons and has a grandson. Weber then installed 2022-2023 offiing act” that “set the stage” for an entercers that included Jon Carter, immediate taining, yet mission-based evening. In tradition, the installation dinner past president as consultant (member since opened with outgoing president Jon Carter 2019); President-elect Kim Champion, recapping the year’s successes and recogniz- Home Health Care (member since 2016); ing Club members who have stepped up and President-elect nominee Maurice Plough, stood out throughout the year. Carter recog- Jr.; a healthcare consultant (member since nized standouts Bruce Spizler as “Rotarian of 2018). Sworn in as directors were Bruce the Year,” and Francesca Daniels, as “Rotarian Spizler, a retired attorney who served in Rookie of the Year” and presented the “Ser- the State of Maryland’s Attorney General’s vice Above Self Award” to the incoming pres- Office (member since 2020); Marilyn Wilson, Banker (memident Jeff Weber, the ber since 2017) “Gary Hickory Disand Adam Moss, tinguished Service The 2022-2023 Merchant ServicAward” named after es (member since a deceased founding President Jeff Weber 2019). Also serving member to Howon the board; Lana was then ceremonially ard Tai-Retired ResRosenzweig, Banktauranteur (member installed as by er (member since since 2012). Several 2018), Tabitha StRotarians were recpresident by 6930 ambaugh, Bankognized with a PresIncoming District er (member since ident’s commenda2017) Diane Stetion for their great Governor Buck Vocelle. vens, Chiropraccontributions to the tor (member since club during Carter’s 2016), and Gloria term. The 2022-2023 President Jeff Weber Wank, Realtor (member since 2017 In commemoration of its founding was then ceremonially installed as by president by 6930 Incoming District Governor date of July 17, 2012, and the Club will Buck Vocelle. Weber has served as a pres- hold a special celebratory luncheon on Friident of the Greenwich, CT Rotary Club day, July 22 to celebrate this 10th anniverand Amsterdam, NY Rotary Club during sary milestone. “We certainly have much to celebrate his 35 years as a Rotarian and joined Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton in 2015. We- this year and look forward to continuing our ber is a veteran radio executive spending 11 mission to make a difference in the comyears as Executive VP and later President/ munity of Boca Raton focusing on health Acting CEO of Blue Star Media Group in and wellness needs for area non-profits and Greenwich, CT, the owner of two national scholarships for medical and nursing sturadio networks and four radio stations. He dents in need.” said Weber. Community
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Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts Brings Hilarious New Comedy to Stage The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts (PBIEA) will premiere a new comedy – SOUL SEARCHING – in August. Production dates are Friday & Saturday – August 5 & 6 @ 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday – August 12 & 13 @ at 7:00 pm. There will be two matinee performances – Sunday, August 7 at 2:00 pm and Sunday, August 14 at 2:00 pm. Produced, written and directed by Managing Director Donna Carbone, who recently premiered her tribute to Rosa Parks titled INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AND PARKS at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse, is a prolific writer. She has published seven books, mostly crime novels set in Palm Beach County. SOUL SEARCHING is her first comedy and the first play at PBIEA with music and dancing. In a recent interview, Carbone said, “There have been too many reasons to frown over the past few years. It’s time to laugh… to laugh out loud and to feel good
again. Soul Searching presents a version of the afterlife unlike anything you have imagined. The story is based on the gospel according to Howie… the fifth evangelist… the one you never hear about. In Howie’s version, God and Satan are business partners – frenemies – much as were Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Their business is the collection of souls.” Carbone went on to say that the show contains numerous pop culture references and the cast includes some interesting depictions of popular figures. “Of course, there is God and Satan. There is also St. Peter and the recently deceased Bitsie Bishop, a Palm Beach socialite who believes her last name should afford her special privileges. The audience will meet Mother Nature and her daughter, Gale, as well as a few other pivotal characters.” According to Carbone, the cast is “having a blast” preparing for the show. Broadway star Avery Sommers will serve the nar-
rator/church woman who reads Howie’s gospel to the congregation (the audience) at the opening of the show. Donna Carbone serves as managing director at PBIEA. Under her leadership,
Produced, written and directed by Managing Director Donna Carbone, who recently premiered her tribute to Rosa Parks titled INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AND PARKS at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse, is a prolific writer productions have grown in size and number. The Institute now has its own repertory company from which production casts are chosen. PBIEA is located at: 115 U.S. Highway One – North Palm Beach in the Village
Shoppes of North Palm Beach mall. More information and tickets, which cost $35.00, are available by calling Donna Carbone at 561 743-9955. Please note: due to the intricacies of the set and staging, all ticket holders must be in their seats 15 minutes before show time. Once the lights go out, no one will be admitted. PBIEA is a community-minded nonprofit. It is both a school and a theater. The Institute’s focus is education through entertainment. Palm Beach Institute is more than a school and a theater. We are a haven in the storm of life for many struggling individuals. Some of our students live with the negative effects of a dysfunctional childhood, domestic abuse, rape, depression, divorce, life threatening medical issues, ADD, Asperger’s syndrome, mental health issues and memory loss. We are giving a spotlight to people overcoming addictions and those who are neuro-diverse and divergent thinkers. We have welcomed Holocaust and civil war (Middle East/Europe) survivors, burn victims, unwed mothers, and a former priest who successfully dealt with the transition from religious life to domestic life. We are many things to many people… and we are proud of the role we play in bringing confidence and continuity to the lives of those in need.
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Madison Novo Crowned Miss Hooters International 2022 Boca Raton, FL — Miami Hooters Girl Madison Novo claimed her crown as Miss Hooters International 2022 at the 25th Annual Hooters International Pageant held at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. A Hooters Girl for two years, Novo has been featured twice in the Hooters Calendar. She has a special place in her heart for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and leads her local Hooters team in volunteering every month. The Miss Hooters International title includes a $30,000 cash prize. “For a quarter century, this pageant has showcased women who embody beauty both inside and out, and on behalf of more than 400,000 women who have worn the orange shorts, I am thrilled to accept this honor,” said Novo. “When I was 12 years old in the hospital with a rare kidney failure, I was visited by Hooters Girls who lifted my spirits. In my upcoming role, I’m determined to help children around the world feel they aren’t alone during their battles.” Novo’s charm and confidence impressed co-hosts Tyler Suess, influencer and Hooters Girl alumnae, and Caleb Pressley, Barstool Sports personality, and a panel of judges including NBC’s Chicago P.D. actor LaRoyce Hawkins, UFC fighter Kelvin Gastelum, Barstool Sports podcaster Briana Chickenfry, Original Hooters Girl Lynne Austin, Hooters Girl alumnae Marissa Raisor and YouTuber and comedian Danny Duncan. During her year-long reign, Novo will have the opportunity to contribute to mar-
togenic. Lindsay Lynch (Hooters of Merrillville, Ind.) won Miss Fan Favorite. Leading up to the pageant, 50 Hooters Girls from around the world participated in a week filled with events ranging from female empowerment seminars to community outreach. The contestants spent a morning with Sugar Pine Foundation watering 500 tree saplings in an area decimated by wildfires. Hooters also donated funds
keting initiatives and special events, including domestic and international openings and leading the crew in cheering on Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevy. After being evaluated based on responses to interview questions, personality and overall contribution to the iconic Hooters brand, as well as uniform and swimsuit rounds, other pageant finalists include Averey Tressler (first runner-up) (Hooters of Mesa, Ariz.), Scarlett Knight (second runner-up) (Hooters of Pearland, Texas), Allie Roberts (third runner-up) (Hooters
Nature is Focus of Photography Class Broward County, FL – It’s been nearly a decade since Fern Forest Nature Center (201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954.357.5198) introduced its ongoing Team/ Family Shutterbug Photo Hunts, emphasizing a team approach to nature photography. Now the park brings back Zooming in on Nature, an introductory class on how to photograph the abundant flora and fauna found in the 247-acre Designated Urban Wilderness Area. The program, designed for ages 10 and up, will be monthly this summer, from 10 to 11AM on Saturdays, July 9th, August 6th, and September 3rd. The fee is $5 per person, and participants really get two programs in one – a beginner’s class in nature photography, provided by way of a naturalist-led nature walk through the park’s diverse habiCommunity
tats. Bring your own camera, and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For further information, call Fern Forest at 954.357.5198. Recreation. Preservation. Education.About the Parks and Recreation Division Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/ Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954.357.8170 or TTY 954.537.2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
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Leading up to the pageant, 50 Hooters Girls from around the world participated in a week filled with events ranging from female empowerment seminars to community outreach. to adopt 200 native trees to reforest this Tahoe land. For more information about the Miss Hooters International Pageant, visit hooters.com/hooters-girls/pageant/. Follow us at twitter.com/hooters, facebook.com/ hooters, and instagram.com/hooters.
U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Launches Future Soldier Recognition Program in Tampa The U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) plans to launch five Future Soldier Recognition events across the country to recognize newly enlisted recruits that are scheduled to ship for basic training. The first event is taking place in Tampa at 01:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Riverwalk hotel on June 2 3 r d , R ive rwalk Ballroom, 200 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602. The Future Soldier Recognition event provides an opportunity to reinvigorate commitment while building comradery amongst the Army’s Future Soldiers. During this event, Future Soldiers will get to share in this experience with family and friends as they take their first steps toward serving their country. This exclusive event will include remarks provided by recognized and decorated Army speakers, the presentation of awards for future soldier, promotions, and a recommitment swearing-in ceremony. Army leaders hosting this event include Major General Kevin Vereen, commanding, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, located at
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SPORTS FAU Beach Volleyball Head Coach Martorana Named Interim Men’s Capri Grotowski Has Passed Away Soccer Head Coach ment win. FAU advanced to the Elite Eight and finished the season best-ever national ranking, coming in at No. 8 in the AVCA and CVBV national polls. Grotowski celebrated her 100th career win on April 9, 2021, her 37th birthday, reaching the milestone with a 3-2 victory over North Florida. Her all-time coaching record stands at 128-86. Under Grotowski, Erica Brok and Mackenzie Morris earned A V CA First Team AllAmerica status, All-CCSA and AVC A Grotowski, formerly Capri Hilgendorf, Top Flight honors. Brok/Morris, already is a south Florida native, a graduate of Lake the winningest pair in team history, moved Worth High School and Keiser University. to first and second all-time, respectively in She was named FAU’s head beach volleyball FAU individuals wins in 2021. The most coach in the summer of 2014 and quickly decorated FAU beach duo continued the built program that was perennially ranked legacy of FAU beach volleyball with Brok becoming the first player to represent FAU in the Top 25. “Capri was an incredible coach, but on the USA National team at season’s end she was an even better person,” said FAU and Morris was recognized as the University’s top-female stuVice President and dent-athlete at the Director of Ath2022 FAU Honors letics Brian White. Convocation. “We will forever Grotowski had a Grotowski had be grateful for the a successful indoor contributions she successful indoor volleyball career made to FAU Athvolleyball career in in high school, as letics, building the a four-time Team beach volleyball high school, as a fourM V P f o r L a ke program into a natime Team MVP for Worth, and later at tional contender Keiser, where she and positively imLake Worth, and later was a three-time Allpacting the lives of at Keiser, where she Florida Sun Conferour student-athletes ence selection. She over the past eight was a three-time Allmoved to beach years. Our thoughts Florida Sun Conference volleyball in 2006, and prayers are with where she played in Steve, Cayd, Kyah selection. 34 ATP events beand the entire famtween 2006-13, talily.” lying more than The Owls’ best 25 wins and three season to date was Grotowski’s last. The Sandy Owls com- top10 finishes. The beach is where she met pleted a historic 2022 season, finishing the and later married Steve Grotowski, a felyear with a program-record 23 wins and the low professional beach volleyball player and program’s first NCAA Championship ap- 2012 sand volleyball Olympian. Grotowski (April 9, 1984 – June 25, pearance. As the No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Owls knocked off ninth- 2022) is survived by: husband and FAU asseeded Stanford in the opening round, 3-0, sistant coach Steve Grotowksi; son Cayd marking the team’s first NCAA Tourna- and daughter Kyah. With a heavy heart, Florida Atlantic University Athletics announces the passing of FAU head beach volleyball coach Capri Grotowski at the age of 38. “The FAU family has suffered a terrible loss with the passing of Coach Grotowski. We are grateful for Capri’s service to the university and all the lives she influenced throughout her life and c a r e e r,” said FAU President John Kelly. “Our thoughts are with t h e Grotowski family at this difficult time.”
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Palm Beach Atlantic University Director of Athletics Courtney Lovely Evans has announced Lucas Martorana as the interim head coach of the Palm Beach Atlantic men’s soccer team for the 2022 season effective immediately. “I am thankful that Lucas has agreed to take over the program for the 2022 season,” Lovely Evans said. “This decision is in the best interest of the program and our student-athletes. Lucas is familiar with our program and helped us achieve on the pitch the last five seasons. He has well-established relationships with our current student-athletes and knows the standards we strive to uphold at PBA on and off the field. I am excited to see how he will take advantage of the opportunity he has been presented.” Martorana has been at PBA since 2017 where he has served as the assistant men’s soccer coach before being elevated to associate head coach before the 2020 season. He has been instrumental in on-field training sessions and recruiting for a program that has won four Sunshine State Conference titles and carries a 61-9-6 record during his tenure as an assistant. “The PBA athletic department brings together Christian faith with academic excellence and athletic rigor, and I couldn’t be more humbled and excited to step into this position at PBA,” Martorana said. “I would like to thank the PBA Athletic Director Courtney Lovely Evans and Associate Athletic Director TJ Budd for the opportunity to continue my time at PBA and lead the program into its next chapter.” Martorana takes the helm of a program slated to make another run at the top of the conference table after winning the SSC regularseason championship in 2021. The team brings back All-American defender Michael Pahr and
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SSC first-team honoree Fred Ferreira. PBA has earned a berth to the NCAA tournament the last six seasons. “One of my top goals for this coming season is to ensure that all of the men’s soccer student-athletes are top performers on the field, in the classroom, and contributors to the community,” Martorana said. “I am very excited to work with the coaching staff and players to reach this goal. I feel a great sense of unity and optimism as we look forward to the upcoming season.” Before his time at PBA, Martorana had a playing career at the University of Buffalo for three seasons before transferring to Malone University where he captained the Pioneers in 2007 and he received All-Region and All-Conference accolades. After his playing career, he coached at Malone for four years as an assistant and earned his master’s in school counseling and guidance. He has coached youth soccer for over 12 years in Ohio, Florida, and New York and holds his NSCAA Director of Coaching, Premier, Advanced National, National, Futsal, Goalkeeper level 1 diplomas and has his USSF D License. “I have been very fortunate to be a part of the PBA community, athletic department, and soccer program for the past five years,” said Martorana. “During that time, I have learned from and been mentored by coach McMahon, one of the top coaches in the SSC and Division II men’s soccer. We have built a reputation in a highly competitive conference and nationwide, and I look forward to continuing the great work we have done at PBA while integrating my philosophy, style, and approach into the program.” Martorana takes the reigns of the program after Brian McMahon announced his resignation as head coach on June 13.
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Clark Named Head Softball Coach Florida Atlantic University has named Jordan Clark as head coach of the Owls’ softball program. FAU Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White made the announcement Friday. Clark comes to FAU after a successful four-year stint as an assistant coach at Ohio State. “I am thrilled to welcome Jordan to FAU,” White said. “She brings high-level coaching experience and is clearly prepared for the opportunity to lead this program. We were very impressed by her passion for the sport, commitment to the student-athlete experience and vision for FAU Softball. We are very excited about the future of the program under Jordan’s leadership.” “I am incredibly humbled and honored to be named head coach at FAU,” Clark said. “To follow in the footsteps of a legend like Joan Joyce is a task that I do not take lightly. The legacy that Coach Joyce left on this program and on the sport of softball is immeasurable. I am excited to get to Boca Raton and to continue to build the program into a contender in both our conference and on a national stage. I would like to thank Brian White, Andy Seeley and Mary Giardina for this opportunity. I am pumped to get to work. Go Owls!” During Clark’s tenure on the coaching staff, the Buckeyes were 104-63 and advanced to two NCAA Softball Regionals. For the past three seasons, Clark was largely responsible for the Ohio State offense, which finished No. 4 in the
Big Ten in batting average and top five in both home runs and slugging percentage last season. During her first year with the Buckeyes, Clark primarily worked with the infield, outfield and slappers. The Buckeyes turned 29 double plays and had a .967 fielding percentage, both improvements from the previous season. She helped lefty slapper Bri Betschel earn NFCA third team All-Midwest Region and second team All-Big Ten honors after increasing her batting average by more than 100 points. With Clark’s tutelage, Niki Carver was a
first team All-Big Ten selection and hit .415 in 22 conference games with a league-best .581 on-base percentage in 2022. Prior to her time at Ohio State, Clark was a volunteer assistant at Arkansas for three seasons, where the Razorbacks took part in two NCAA Regionals (2017, 2018) as well as an NCAA Super Regional in 2018. Clark was a member of an NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year with Arkansas in 2018. Clark played collegiate softball at Miami (Ohio) and finished her playing career with top-
five program rankings in at-bats, runs, hits and walks. She was a two-year team captain, two-time All-Mid-American Conference performer and the 2012 recipient of the MAC’s Nan Harvey Sportsmanship Award. Clark helped Miami to a pair of MAC Tournament titles and NCAA Tournament berths both in 2009 and 2012. Prior to her time at Arkansas, Clark spent two years as an instructor with Diamond Athletics, where she provided one-on-one lessons and organized skills clinics. She also has high school and travel ball coaching experience.
Bagnoli Named Golfweek AllAmerican For the first time in 36 years, Florida Atlantic University women’s golf has an AllAmerican. Golfweek in association with USA Today Sports announced on Monday that Letizia Bagnoli earned a nod as an Honorable Mention. B a gnoli rewrote the record book in her first season as an Owl. The senior transfer from Wake Forest won four times, including her first three events. She tied the single season program record for wins with a seven-shot victory at the C-USA Championship in April. Below is a full list of accomplishments for the Italian from just the 2021-22 campaign: Conference USA Player of the Year Five-time C-USA Women’s Golfer of the Week (single season record) Finished second at the NCAA Tallahassee Regional Became the first in program history to play in the NCAA Division I National Championship Sports
71.63 scoring average was the lowest in team history 20 rounds of par or better (new single season record) 1 1 8 birdies (new single season record) 3 eagles (new single season record) 4.01 par-four scoring average (new single season record) 4.80 par-five scoring average (new single season record) 65 (-7) at the Hoover Invitational in September was the lowest round versus par in program history Bagnoli is FAU’s first women’s golf All-American since 1986 when Karen Gray earned the honor for the third consecutive season. As a team, under the direction of first-year head coach Heather Bowie Young, the Owls won two tournaments and finished a programbest T3 at the Conference USA Championship. Bowie Young expects most of this year’s roster back in the fall including Bagnoli. www.bocaratontribune.com
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