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The 2023-24 slate continues to unfold for the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team. The Owls will play in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Dec. 16.

Life is full of memorable events – both big and small. But sometimes, when you don’t feel your best, those moments can seem like a blur.

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The Florida League of Cities(FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently honored City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Council Member Yvette Drucker and Deputy City Manager George Brown with the 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session.

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FAU will compete against St. Bonaventure in the MassMutual Center, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball. The event’s other game features UMass and West Virginia.

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• The Florida League of Cities(FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently honored City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Council Member Yvette Drucker and Deputy City Manager George Brown with the 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session. They all worked tirelessly throughout the session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda.

• Palm Beach State College received a special proclamation recognizing its 90th anniversary from the city of West Palm Beach May 15. Accepting the honor on behalf of the College from Mayor Keith James was Provost of the Lake Worth campus Barbara Cipriano. Joining her was Susan Del Portal, external affairs manager; Matthew Lenihan, business and community relations director; David Rutherford, chief executive officer of the Foundation for PBSC; Ana Thomas, corporate partnerships director; Debra Gordon, corporate and continuing education director; and Ronnie Malave, dean of student services.

• Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation from the national Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its fifth university-sponsored fellowship. The FAU Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship will be based at Boca Raton Regional Hospital , part of Baptist Health – the primary site for the program – as well as Bethesda Hospital, also part of Baptist Health, and the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center . All are members of the FAU College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) Consortium.

• Ava L. Parker, J.D. has received the Ed Tancer Community Leader of the Year Award from the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. She was one of six distinguished nominees for the award. It was presented on May 11 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, Fla. by George Gentile, the founder and senior partner of 2GHO and the 2022 Ed Tancer Community Leader.

• Palm Beach State College held a groundbreaking ceremony May 16 for its high-tech $50 million Dental & Medical Services Technology Building on its Loxahatchee Groves campus. Construction is set to begin next month on the four-story, 83,500-square-foot building, which will be part of the Frank DiMino Center for Medical Innovation and include a fully equipped dental clinic, a surgical technology suite, and science labs that incorporate cutting-edge equipment and technology for students pursuing careers as dental hygienists, dental assistants, surgical technologists and other health care occupations. The building is set to be completed by February 2025. Classes will begin in the fall of 2025.

• With the goal of developing a local talent pool for local employers, the City of Boynton Beach,

Palm Beach State College, and CareerSource Palm Beach County are partnering to provide college credit certificate programs for City of Boynton Beach residents. The Workforce Readiness Initiative will help those who are unemployed, underemployed, or simply looking for a career change, to gain the in-demand skills that meet the City’s specific employment needs.

• On Saturday, May 27th, Memorial Day weekend, 2023, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans on the free trip of a lifetime as the second Honor Flight of 2023 takes off for a daylong trip to Washington, D.C. On this particular flight will be veteran Edward Striegel, who served the United States in World War II, the Korean War, and during the Vietnam War. Striegel entered the military service in 1943 and served as a Naval Aviator and Patrol Plane Commander with over 5,000 flight hours. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and when he completed his service with the military, he continued to fly corporate aircrafts, with a total of approximately 17,000 flight hours. If you’d like to help honor Striegel and all of the veterans who will be on this Honor Flight mission, it’s as easy as showing up at Palm Beach International Airport with a smile and a heart filled with gratitude and respect for those who served.

• Place of Hope, one of the area’s largest providers of affordable housing, is expanding its transitional affordable housing program at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus in Boca Raton. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to ending the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking, will be expanding two single-family homes into duplexes and constructing three new apartment-style buildings that will more than triple the number of single mothers, aged-out foster youth, and otherwise homeless young adults it currently helps daily on the Boca campus.

• Nonprofits serving the greater Boca Raton community selected to receive Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR) “Service Above Self” Grants were presented their funds at last week’s RCDBR membership meeting. Each had the opportunity to speak about their organization and how the monies will be used to help their constituents. Funds were raised from the 2022 Boca Raton Mayors Ball to specifically serve the health and wellness needs of nonprofits.

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Over $225,000 Raised in MADD’s Fight Against Drunk Driving

Fort Lauderdale, FL — In an effort to support the ongoing fight against drunk driving and drugged driving, over 1,000 runners, walkers and residents of South Florida participated in the 12th Annual UKG & The Salah Foundation Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County and UBS on May 7, 2023.

The event raised over $225,000 to benefit MADD Broward & Palm Beach’s community education, victim support services and youth prevention programs. Event fundraising remains open until June 7 to support these critical programs offered free of charge throughout South Florida. Participants gathered for the in-person race near Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale.

Alcohol-related traffic deaths jumped to more than 13,000 for the first time since 2006. 13,384 people were killed in alcohol-related traffic crashes in 2021 – that’s one person every 39 minutes and 37 people a day killed by someone’s choice to drive drunk.

The annual Walk Like MADD &

MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk driving and underage drinking while uniting community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3.7 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Every dollar donated remains in South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost.

At the race, which was emceed by Kristi Krueger from WPLG-TV Local 10 News, guests enjoyed children’s activities, an awards ceremony, and vendor/educational booths. Shay Palmer, founder of Mission Yoga, led a warmup before runners and walkers hit the starting line.

The event was attended by dignitaries including Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus, Broward County Sheriff Tony Gregory, Broward County Commissioner

Michael Udine and Major Robert Chandler from Florida Highway Patrol.

“We are tremendously grateful for everyone who joined us for Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K and who are committed to making strides in the continued fight against drunk and drugged driving. This impactful event helps us continue to raise funds and awareness and provide free victim services and prevention education in South Florida,” said Geronemus, who is also the immediate past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “Drunk driving is a 100% preventable crime. Every 39 minutes, someone in this country is killed by a drunk driver but we all have the power to stop that from happening.” Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

Event sponsors included Signature Sponsors UKG and The Salah Foundation; Presenting Sponsors Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County and UBS; Road Guardian Sponsor Weinstein Legal; Corporate Champion Sponsors Sheriff’s Office of Broward County, Florida Highway

Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Aetna, BBX Capital, Broward Health, Durée & Company, JM Family Enterprises, Memorial Healthcare System, and Miami Dolphins Foundation; and Spotlight Sponsors LaCroix, Office Depot, Publix, Rotary Club of Weston, Thomas & Pearl Injury Attorneys and Westway Towing.

Donations will continue being accepted at www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale through June 7.

For more information about Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, please visit www.walklikemadd. org/fortlauderdale.

Three Boca Raton Leaders Win 2023 Home Rule Hero Award

Hadassah Volunteers Help Kids Prepare for Mother’s Day

The Florida League of Cities(FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently honored City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Council Member Yvette Drucker and Deputy City Manager George Brown with the 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session. They all worked tirelessly throughout the session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda.

“The League and its legislative team appreciate the individual advocacy efforts undertaken by municipal officials throughout the state,” said FLC Chief of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook. “Home Rule Heroes are some of our biggest advocates for protecting local decision-making. They are League members who stand out for their high level of participation, knowledge, and effectiveness. This year’s Home Rule Heroes continuously advocated for their communities throughout the 2023 Legislative Session.”

Home Rule is the ability for a city to address local problems with local solutions with minimal state interference. Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently responded to the League’s request to reach out to members of the Legislature and help give a local perspective on an issue.

“Residents continue to say local leaders are the most trusted level of government because we know what works on Main Street and in our communities,” said Mayor Singer. “We will keep making our local voices heard, especially when lawmakers in state capitals and in Washington push big government solutions that cause problems right here at home.”

Council Member Yvette Drucker commented, “Now more than ever local communities are having to fight even harder to make local decisions in the face of new pressure from Wash-

ington and Tallahassee. Working with my colleagues and residents, I’m proud of the work we have done, and will continue to do, to put our local communities first.”

“Local government is closest to the people of Florida. Each community is unique in its vision, mission, and needs, and decisions about local issues need to be made at the local level. That is Home Rule.

It is important that we make our local voice heard in Tallahassee, and the Florida League of Cities assists us in that effort,” noted Deputy City Manager, George Brown.

Mayor Singer was appointed as Mayor in 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2023. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in government and received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. As Mayor, he has expanded economic development initiatives, championed a community partnership to build a new school and led efforts to bring a Brightline high-speed rail station to the City. He is a past president of the Florida League of Mayors and currently serves on various boards and committees.

Council Member Drucker was appointed to the City Council in 2020 and was elected for her first full term in 2021. Much of her advocacy and activism in the community concentrated on children and families. On City Council, she has championed transportation issues, serving as a Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency Governing Board Member, and various member positions with the Florida League of Cities.

Deputy City Manager George Brown‘s service with the City began in 1977. His commitment to the community and local government has been invaluable and has included active participation in the International City Management Association, the Florida City and County Management Association, and the Florida League of Cities, where he has been a strong advocate of Home Rule for cities.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Some 200 paddlers will cross the Atlantic Ocean overnight on June 25, from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach, Florida, to support Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis through a non-profit, Piper’s Angels Foundation. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, The Crossing supports the families of those suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Participants in Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis depart for Bimini on June 21 to rendezvous. At midnight on Saturday, June 24, they depart Bimini on Stand Up Paddle Boards, kayaks, and canoes, paddling all night in the dark, and arriving to Lake Worth Beach, Florida some 12-16 hours later. The paddlers are greeted by thousands of friends and family members in a beachside celebration.

The charity and The Crossing were founded by Travis Suit whose daughter Piper, now 15, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age four. An avid paddler himself, he learned about the benefits that salt air has for those with this chronic, and often fatal, disease. As he joined the CF community, he was inspired to help other families in his situation care for their loved ones.

“From expensive yet lifesaving medication to hotel stays near hospitals to support at home, cystic fibrosis families need help,” said Travis. “In recent years, the lifespan for those with cystic fibrosis has greatly expanded due to new medications, as well as research showing the benefits of fresh, clean air and salt air. But there are so many families in the world, who don’t have access to medication, advanced medical care, and

even clean air.”

Piper, who lives in Jupiter and Melbourne, is going into her sophomore year of high school, is on the honor roll and is a varsity cheerleader. For the first time, Piper will paddle in The Crossing, paddling on a relay team.

To date, The Crossing has raised more than $2,750,000. The funds are used to fund programs including urgent financial assistance for families, “Forever Stoke” scholarship introducing people with CF to ocean water sports, “Unmasking Mindfulness” an eight-week meditation program, and “Peer to Peer,” a mentorship program. Last year, 204 families were served through the Piper’s Angels Foundation.

The participation categories include both competitive and recreational with both solo and relay paddle team options. Each team is accompanied by a safety boat in which volunteers ensure that the paddlers have food, water and are kept safe during The Crossing. A team of safety personnel will accompany the boats and paddlers and the Coast Guard is notified of the float plan.

Sponsors for the 2023 Crossing are:

Celsius (Title Sponsor)

Seacor Island Lines

Tequila Eterno Verano

Diamante Skin

Power Design MedLab

DIVE BLU3

Marine Industries Association of PBC

City of Lake Worth Beach

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (The Islands of The Bahamas)

Many people dream of reaching a mountain top for the opportunities they anticipate finding there. Yet, they may not realize that the greatest treasures available to them can easily be found near to where they already are, if not inside them and their fellows.

Climbing to a mountain top provides a great experience in the exercise of the discipline of reaching the peak. Once there, it also affords an awesome sight of distant places which can be viewed only from that altitude. Yet, normally that’s it! Once at the top, you can’t move any higher. The same corresponds to much that is buried at sea! You may get to the bottom of the ocean but not beyond that limit!

Before attempting to move farther

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in your daily routines, you still have other available options, whichever way you turn. At the very top, however, you are stuck, unless you desire to descend from the mountain and return to where you dwelt before.

It is inside and below the earth that gold, diamonds, and other precious items are hidden; it is by digging deeply that you can extract them from the ground, and enhance their value through what you do with them. But these are not the only treasures for you to consider! It is from where you are already placed, that you can make a lasting difference in lives you seek to influence, and in the society you attempt to impact through your varied efforts. Your own life also depends on others round about you.

Sir John Marks Templeton, reflected

One day, while giving visitors a tour of his manufacturing plant, Kevin, the plant CFO, shared with us his views on timeclocks, which many companies use to track the time workers spend on the job, sometimes to the exact minute. He explained at his plant, timeclocks are no longer used, observing that in his opinion, “timeclocks can make for lazy managers.”

Instead of having workers “clock in” when they start the day and “clock out” when they leave, Kevin’s company chose to change the procedure to emphasize that people matter more than the process. Their managers strive to be aware of their people’s timeliness, schedules and challenges well enough that timeclocks are not necessary.

They were willing to change their established routine for the sake of a bigger purpose, that being to demonstrate

that “the real wealth of a nation does not come from mineral resources but from what lies in the minds and hearts of its people.” With individuals it is also the same: the most valuable treasures of life are not exclusively external to human creatures; they often are found within; they just need to be mined, refined, and utilized for the benefit of many, besides one’s personal thrill! With such understanding, whoever acts in this fashion is most fortunate indeed! There’s nothing demeaning about residing in a valley, if that is where you are supposed to be and to excel!

I am reminded of a story about a very poor, crippled man, who spent all his adult life as a daily beggar, at a road corner in a village of his native country. After his

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death, the terrain where he had sat as a mendicant was discovered to be rich in fuel. From that site much oil was pumped, generating endless wealth to the land owner. Yet, the man of the story lived and died a pauper!

More important to recognize, however, is that the true riches of life are not monetary in nature. They are the family to which you belong, the friendships you develop and cultivate, the people in whom you invest yourself, the knowledge you acquire, the faith you embrace and in which you grow! Indeed, you need not go too far, neither to the depths of the sea, nor too high, in a treasure hunt; your most valuable resources may be found just where you are, as gifts of grace from the Almighty!

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Taking Time To Make A Timely Change

genuine care for every member of their team. As Proverbs 27:23 tells us, “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.” Just as good shepherds keep a watchful eye on their flocks and are ever-vigilant to make certain their needs are met, wise leaders and managers also make every effort to address the unique circumstances their employees are facing.

You might think, “But that’s not the way it is done in business. Timeclocks are a standard, traditional way of keeping record of the workers’ hours, and also for ensuring they arrive and depart on time.” That may be true. But I would respond, sometimes courageous leaders must be willing to dismantle routines and patterns for a greater cause. Here are some other principles from the Bible:

Why not follow the usual practices of business? Sometimes leaders that put God and their people first must be willing to choose a different course, one that best serves the needs of their team members. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is”(Romans 12:2).

The best leaders are also servants. Servant leadership is not just some lofty ideal, but a practical, effective way for leading others. We find no better example than Jesus Christ, who said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

Demonstrating genuine care and concern. Periodically re-examining usual practices and being willing to change or adjust them to put the interests of

people first shows your people that you value them. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4). Having wisdom to recognize and respond to change. It could be said that the “eight last words” of failing organizations are, “But we have always done it that way!” Discerning leaders perceive a changing environment and adapt accordingly. Such adaptability is mentioned in the Old Testament, concerning a group known as “the men of Issachar,” one of the Israelite clans: “Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do…” (1 Chronicles 12:32). When circumstances change, sometimes that calls for a change in strategy or methodology.

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Living a Life to Die For

The English language has a phrase, “to die for.” This basically means something is good beyond imagining. For instance, “The steak at this restaurant is to die for.” It is so good it defies description.

Thinking along those lines, have you ever experienced anything you could say was “to die for”? Maybe it was food, a travel destination, or a spectator experience that surpassed your greatest expectations?

What about living a life to die for? For some that might mean immersing in favorite pastimes, such as fishing or golfing, music or traveling. Others might think of a life dedicated to the pursuit of wealth, or professional success and achievement. Each of those can offer a level of satisfaction, but in pursuing those alone, we might one day find ourselves singing the old song refrain, “Is that all there is?”

Living a life to die for, in my view, is one lived intentionally and purposefully, defined by an unwavering sense of mission. A life in which the person clearly understands who he or she is, why they are here, and feels propelled to fulfill that purpose. Ultimately, a life that influences many people in positive, life-changing ways. When that individual’s life on earth is ended, an enduring legacy remains.

During my lifetime I have had the privilege of knowing a few people like that, but only a few. Recently my longtime friend, David Stoddard, founder of the non-profit I have worked for the past 12 years, went home to be with the Lord. Dave was one of those rare, larger-than-life people.

He had several distinctive traits – an ever-present smile, genuine humility, great kindness and generosity, a love for people, devotion to his family, and deep faith in Je-

sus Christ. The verse, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21) aptly described Dave’s life and his unexpected departure from this life at the age of 60.

When I met Dave about 30 years ago, he was an up-and-coming sales executive with a medical supplies company, on a fast track to becoming its top executive. It was worthwhile work, but he felt a calling to do more than sell stethoscopes and surgical equipment. So he resigned, accepting a staff role with CBMC. He oversaw the production of a training series called “Living Proof.” Later, following his vision for having an impact for Christ in companies and corporations of all sizes, Dave started Leaders Legacy. In the 14 years he led the organization, thousands of lives were touched through his unique approach to mentoring, executive coaching, leadership development and team building.

He and I collaborated on his book, The Heart of Mentoring. Its subtitle described the mission he pursued: Developing people to their fullest potential. This encompassed not only professional and personal training, but also helping them discover how to relate spiritual truths to every aspect of their lives. At Dave’s memorial service, dozens of people spoke about the life-changing impact he had on their lives. He would have been quick to point out it was God, not him, that did the changing.

The key for Dave, in business and investing in others’ lives, was total trust and dependence on God. He understood apart from Christ we can do nothing (John 15:5) and we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength (Philippians 4:13). Here’s a question for you: Are youliving a life to die for?

Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Distributes $121,000to 24 Nonprofits Serving Greater Boca Raton

Boca West Country Club Named a 2023 Top Workplace by the SunSentinel and Energage

Boca Raton, FL – For the fourth year in a row, Boca West Country Club has been awarded a Top Workplaces USA honor by the Sun-Sentinel. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“We absolutely value our team and consider them to be family and we are so gratified to learn how much our team members value the workplace and our culture here at Boca West,” said Matthew Linderman, CCM, CEO and President of Boca West Country

Club. “To receive this award four years running is a testament to our members, out team approach and the comradery at our Club.”

Boca Raton, FL — Nonprofits serving the greater Boca Raton community selected to receive Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR) “Service

Above Self” Grants

were presented their funds at last week’s RCDBR membership meeting. Each had the opportunity to speak about their organization and how the monies will be used to help their constituents. Funds were raised from the 2022 Boca Raton Mayors Ball to specifically serve the health and wellness needs of nonprofits.

The organizations awarded grants were Adolph and Rose Levis JCC for its Special Needs Department, Aids to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), American Association for Caregiving Youth (AACY), American Disabilities Foundation Boating and Beach Bash, Best Foot Forward Foundation,

City House, Faulk Center for Group Counseling, Fuller Centers, Habilitation Center for the Handicap, JARC, Marine Education Institute, PROPEL, Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Spirit of Giving, Sweet Dream Makers, The Volen Center, Tri County Animal Rescue, Twin Palms, Villages of Hope, and YMCA of South Palm Beach County. The grants also funded Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s Nourishment on Weekends (NOW) Program that delivers 100 packages each Friday to local families experiencing food insecurity.

Types of services underwritten by the SAS Grant program this year include: Back-to-school needs and basic healthcare, special needs therapy, children’s bereavement support and family trauma programs, mental health counseling services, mentoring services, advocacy and academic remediation for foster children,

beds for financially challenged families, programs and support for those with disabilities, support programs for women experiencing domestic abuse, homeless and childcare funding so parents can go to work, swimming safety lessons, shelter and mentoring for homeless moms and their children, senior rescue dog adoption fees for pet parent seniors, and more.

“The annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball is much, much more than a grand celebration of the City’s rich history and all that is good in Boca Raton today, it provides a meaningful hands-up to so many nonprofits whose constituents — the area’s most vulnerable and struggling in their daily lives– have health and wellness needs,” shared RCDBR Fund Board Chair David Eltringham. “We thank all the 2022 Boca Raton Mayors Ball sponsors, attendees and host committee members who invested their time, talent and treasure to enrich our community.”

Founded in July 2012 to support the health and wellness needs of its community, The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton celebrating its 10th year is dedicated to impacting the Boca Raton community through Rotary International’s mission of “Service Above Self.” The award-winning 501(c)4 nonprofit also presents the annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball. The RCDBR is dedicated to making a difference in its community by enhancing the lives of many in an environment that embraces and promotes integrity, fellowship, and trust. The RCDBR is one of 46,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries connecting 1.4 million Rotarians around the globe.

The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton meets weekly at Embassy Suites on Yamato Road. For information about Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, visit: www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

Boys & Girls Club Kids Learn Benefits of Gardening

Boca Raton, FL – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County do more than provide resources and classes to the more than 13,000 children in the area. They offer “life-changing programs” –support career goals, life skills and build relationships.

Founded in 2015, The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation strives to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, especially children, to live healthier lives – primarily through school garden education.

Since its inception, the Foundation has granted $15 million to more than 300 nonprofit partners which have brought hands-on, garden-based learning to 1.5 million children and provided nutrition education programs to an estimated 900,000 K-12 students.

In 2021, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation wanted to get involved so committed to donating $50,000 over the

next two years to build a new organic gardening program at the Max M. Fisher Club.

This garden gives the 75 student members the chance to engage in hands-on learning – how to plant and grow organic vegetables, then taste and enjoy these foods. Aiming to teach them the importance of healthy foods and nutrition.

On May 11, a new Sprouts truck will visit the Max M. Fisher club to throw a pop-up “party” with healthy nutritious snacks, games, prizes, coupons, face painter/balloon artists, DJ and more!

The Sprouts truck is traveling throughout Florida over the next month doing good in the community, fueling groups with healthy foods and supporting nonprofits with the planting of community gardens and making donations. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ c0382961/h-3023h-RUy7yB-xYNMpBw?u=https://www.sprouts.com/sproutson-tour/florida/ [sprouts.com]

Weight Loss Tips From a Woman Who Lost 50 Pounds

Life is full of memorable events – both big and small. But sometimes, when you don’t feel your best, those moments can seem like a blur. With her upcoming wedding approaching, Audrey B. was determined to enjoy this special time in her life, but there was one thing standing in her way – her own self-confidence.

“I no longer felt comfortable in my own skin,” says Audrey. “I knew I needed to focus on my health and wellness goals so that I could feel my best in time for my wedding.”

And that’s just what she did. By the time her big day rolled around, Audrey had lost 50 pounds. “I can honestly say I’m happier and healthier than ever before. And now I actually enjoy eating healthy and staying active,” explains Audrey, who found success using Nutrisystem.

If you have an upcoming event in your life or you’re simply looking to commit to a healthier lifestyle, these simple tips, which helped Audrey on her weight loss journey, may help you too.

Use Portion Control. Did you know that over the last few decades, portion sizes in restaurants and at dinner tables have grown? That means oftentimes you’re eating more than you need to, which can hinder your weight loss efforts. With Nutrisystem, meals are perfectly portioned and set you up for success so that you’re not overindulging.

Add Veggies to Every Meal. The key to

losing weight and keeping it off is to replace high-calorie, low-fiber foods with low-calorie, high-fiber foods like vegetables. High-fiber foods can help you feel full faster so it’s important to add them to every meal. Vege-

tables are great for snacking too. For example, try grabbing a bowl of carrots or slices of bell pepper instead of potato chips. Drink More Water. Water has so many benefits, from increasing energy and reliev-

ing fatigue to boosting your immune system and of course, promoting weight loss. Water can help you feel full and potentially eat less. In fact, sometimes a glass of water is enough to curb what you thought was hunger. If you have a hard time reaching your water intake goal, you can use an app, like Nutrisystem’s NuMi, to send you reminders and track what you consume.

Get Moving. A key part of living a healthier lifestyle is making sure you move more. One of the most simple and effective exercises that can be done anywhere is jumping rope. It’s not only a solid cardiovascular workout, it’s great for challenging your coordination and stamina. No matter what exercise you choose, moving your body for 30 minutes per day can have great benefits. You can even break that 30 minutes into three 10-minute sessions to make it less daunting.

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There is no better than time now to focus on your health and wellness goals and boost your overall confidence. For Audrey, she admits to feeling more self-assured than ever before as a result of prioritizing her health, “I now have confidence that I didn’t even know was possible.”

Wearing Eco-Friendly Footwear is an Easy Way to Go Green

Protecting the environment can seem like a monumental task, but committing to small, meaningful changes can lead to substantial, positive outcomes. Embracing sustainability can be as simple as making earth-friendly choices when shopping for footwear.

With sustainable shoe selections for every family member, take a look at these four, fun and trendy brands actively participate in making our planet a better place.

1. Teva – Teva’s iconic sandal straps are made entirely from recycled materials, giving new life to plastic bottles that would otherwise end up in landfills. With vibrant styles for men, women and children, you can step into spring and summer with an earth-friendly flair.

2. Birkenstock – Committed to using natural and renewable materials like cork, natural latex and jute, Birkenstock stays true to their eco-friendly principles. Offering a range of stylish and comfortable sandals for the family, you’ll feel good about walking in their classic or modern designs. 3. adidas – The brand takes a strong stance on sustainability with their “End

Plastic Waste” initiative. Their shoes are made with materials like recycled ocean

plastic and natural rubber to help reduce waste and protect the environment.

4. Nike – Nike’s Court Legacy low sneaker has at least 20% recycled content by weight. With their Move to Zero initiative, the brand is dedicated to achieving zero carbon and zero waste, giving you a stylish and sustainable option.

Rack Room Shoes understands the importance of promoting sustainability and collaborates with these eco-minded brand partners. To make your earth-friendly shoe shopping experience even more enjoyable, they’ve created a dedicated page featuring shoes made with sustainable materials. Browse and shop at: rackroomshoes.com/cs/sustainablematerial.

Making small, meaningful changes towards sustainability can have a big impact on our planet. By supporting these brands and their efforts to adopt earth-friendly practices, you can feel good about taking that important first step towards a more sustainable future. You’ll not only be making a fashion statement but also actively contributing to a healthier planet.

Off-Glades Theater Company To present 13 The Musical

Boca Raton, FL – Off-Glades Theater Company, a brand-new theatre company based in Boca Raton, Florida, will present 13 The Musical at Olympic Heights High School June 23rd and 24th only.

Founded by teacher/author/Broadway actor Jodie Langel, who serves as the company’s Executive Director, OffGlades Theater Company was launched in 2022 to promote and produce musical theatre in South Florida for the cultural development of young people in the performing arts.

“What is striking about 13 is that it conveys emotions and insecurities that not only teenagers relate to – but that everyone does,” Langel says. “At its core, it’s a show about the raw vulnerability that comes with being true to yourself – something that resonates with people of all ages.”

Evan Goldman has it all: He’s popular, has the “perfect” family and lives in the world’s greatest city – New York. But when his parents divorce, he’s forced to move with his Mom…to Indiana. Uprooted from his old life, he must maneuver his way through the minefield of high school to become part of the ‘in’ crowd.

Featuring a rock scoreby celebrated composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World), 13 will be performed by an astonishing cast of young local talent. 13 The Musical is a grown-up story about dealing with change and learning that becoming who you want to be starts with discovering who you are.

Langel’s talented cast includes Kane Quiles as Evan, Leah Steiner as Patrice, Sebastian Baroulette as Brett, Victoria Johnson as Lucy, Jonathan Jacknow as Archie, Eddie Albeio as Malcolm, Anthony Cirisano as Eddie, Aliyah Harrow as Kendra, Sofia Gianetti as Molly, Tommy Cook as Richie, Miranda Ferreira as Charlotte, Mia Spector as Cassie, and Mateo Lepore as Simon. Also in the cast are Gabriella Roache, Mina Howard, Kylie Staub, Emma Nevico, Ella Valente, and Alisa Voloshina.

Michael Ursua is the production’s Musical Director; the Assistant Director is Nicole Roach, and Brittany Blouin will serve as the production’s Stage Manager.

Tickets for 13 The Musical are on sale now and can be purchased online at https://offglades.booktix.com/ or by calling 310-497-5964. Tickets are $50.

For more information about OffGlades Theatre Company or 13 The Musical,contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.For more information about Jodie Langel, visit https://www.jodielangel.com/.

13 The Musical

June 23 & June 24, 2023

Friday & Saturday Night, 7:30pm

Musicand Lyrics:Jason Robert Brown

Book: Dan Elish & Robert Horn

Ticket prices: $50

For tickets: offglades.booktix.com or Call 310-497-5964

All performances at Olympic Heights High School 20101 Lyons Road – Boca Raton, FL. 33434

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-Winning Topdog/Underdog Closes out Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2022-23 Season with Opening Night May 26

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog, which won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize in Drama and, in 2018, was voted by The New York Times drama critics as the best play of the last 25 years, closes out Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 202223 season. The play opens on May 26 (8pm) and runs through June 11, with specially priced previews on May 24 and 25. Belinda “Be” Boyd directs.

A funny and tragic tale of simmering sibling rivalry, Topdog/Underdog tells the story of African American brothers Lincoln and Booth, who’ve been fending for themselves since their parents abandoned them when they were 16 (Lincoln) and 11. Spiritually wounded and barely scraping by, the brothers, now in their 30s, live together in Booth’s seedy boarding house room. Lincoln, a master of the con game three-card monte, threw in his cards for a “legitimate” job as an Abraham Lincoln impersonator in whiteface and

stovepipe hat, making $314 a week at an arcade where customers pretend to shoot the president. Booth, who has an aversion to work and desires only to learn how to become the best threecard monte hustler on the street, wants his brother to teach him the art of the con. The brothers alternately support and disparage each other – often quite hilariously – as they look back at their troubled past and look ahead to an uncertain future.

Topdog/Underdog is a play about a modern-day Cain and Abel, about yet another dysfunctional family. But it is about so much more: Parks didn’t name her characters Lincoln and Booth for nothing. “The play is about the failure of the American Dream,” says Boyd, “and specifically how the failure of the American Dream affects this African American family.”

PBD’s production features George Anthony Richardson (PBD debut) as

Lincoln and Jovon Jacobs as Booth. Scenic design is by Seth Howard (PBD debut), costume design is by Brian O’Keefe, lighting design is by Kirk Bookman, and sound design is by Roger Arnold.

Suzan-Lori Parks is the first African-American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other

awards include a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and the prestigious Gish Prize. Theatre includes 365 Days/365 Plays, adaptation of Porgy and Bess (Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical), Father Comes Home from the Wars (Part 1, 2 and 3), The Book of Grace, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom, Venus, Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Musical, The America Play, Watch Me Work, In the Blood, White Noise, Sally & Tom, Plays for the Plague Years, and The Harder They Come. Film: Girl 6, The United States vs. Billie Holiday. TV: Genius: Aretha (creator/writer/showrunner). Novel: Getting Mother’s Body. Parks writes songs and fronts her band Sula & The Noise. She credits James Baldwin, her writing teacher and mentor, for starting her on the path of playwriting.

American Heritage Schools’ Record-Making Speech and Debate Team State Champions for Fourth Consecutive Year

The prestigious American Heritage Schools are pleased to announce that their Speech and Debate Team from their Broward Campus was awarded State Champions for the fourth consecutive year. The team competed at the Florida Forensic League (FFL) Varsity State Championship Tournament in Orlando, Florida.

“We are extremely proud of the Speech and Debate team, and their collective efforts in achieving State Champions once again,” said Ryan Leveque, director of speech and debate at American Heritage Schools’ Broward Campus. “The students have truly outdone themselves and to see them come together as a team has been inspiring. Winning is merely a byproduct of their passion for the activity and the joy of the experience together as a team.”

In addition to the team achieving state champions, multiple students earned individual state championships in their respective categories – Jaimee Canalejo in Humorous Interpretation and Esther Oyetunji in Original Oratory. Dynamic duo Sophie Simon and Kennedy Hack-Juman also achieved state champions in Duo Interpretation. Spencer Swickle (who received the top speaker award) and Mason Cheng (who won the fourth place speaker award) were named state champions in the Policy Debate category.

Other high-earning achievements include Sharvaa Selvan (who also earned the third place speaker award) and Ethan Roytman (who also earned the fifth place speaker award) won second place in the Public Forum Debate category. Esther Oyetunji won second place in Program Oral Interpretation

and Diane Li won third place in Dramatic Interpretation. In Duo Interpretation, Laura Marberger and Jade Capella achieved third place, and Jack Radosevich and Sasha-Kay London were semifinalists. In Humorous Interpretation, Kennedy Hack-Juman won third place and Medha Balaji was a semifinalist.

In the After Dinner Speaking category, Jaimee Canalejo achieved third place and Saanya Dham achieved fourth place. Jade Capella earned fifth place in Informative Speaking, Ronak Patel earned sixth place in International Extemp, and Zoe Weissman earned seventh place in Congressional Debate.

Carly Aikens was a semifinalist in Original Oratory, Mary Abi-Karam and Evan Burkeen were semifinalists in Public Forum Debate, Sophie Simon was a semifinalist in Dramatic Interpretation, and Suriya Gadh and Veer Roy were semifinalists in Informative Speaking. Jake Zeng, Charlotte Wu, Rosa Wu, Taeyoung Kim and Akanksha Patra also were quarterfinalists in World Schools Debate.

The American Heritage Broward Speech and Debate team is coached by Ryan Leveque, Spencer Orlowski and Joele Denis.

American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally-recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate. Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world. American Heritage Schools is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12.

Place of Hope Helping Solve Palm Beach County’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Place of Hope, one of the area’s largest providers of affordable housing, is expanding its transitional affordable housing program at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus in Boca Raton. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to ending the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking, will be expanding two single-family homes into duplexes and constructing three new apartment-style buildings that will more than triple the number of single mothers, aged-out foster youth, and otherwise homeless young adults it currently helps daily on the Boca campus.

In the first quarter of 2023, Florida saw a 22% increase in youth coming into foster care due to homelessness that, in many cases, could have been avoided if affordable housing options were available for the family. Place of Hope is acting now, building and expanding transitional affordable housing with critical support services to those in need to prevent children from being removed due to homelessness. “A recent study revealed that more than 300,000 households renting in our region are ‘severely burdened,’ spending more than half of their incomes on housing and facing imminent homelessness. How much more vulnerable are our youth aging out of foster care, or our single mothers with dependent children?” said Place of Hope founding CEO, Charles Bender. “The best way for our community to break the

insidious cycles of child abuse and neglect, homelessness, and further trauma is to guide young people toward their full potential, healing, and self-sufficiency.”

Work is already underway on the conversion of the “Mommy & Me” duplexes. The units will house single mothers and mothers-to-be, who would otherwise be faced with living on the street. When complete, four families will have a place to call home in a structured environment with support services in place that will prepare them to transition to healthy, independent living. Construction kicked off with the help of a generous $1 million multi-year donation by Boca Raton’s Mark and Sharon Warren. “Place of Hope is doing something impressive that we had never seen before,” said Mark Warren. “They are providing housing, college help, transportation, and support to get these kids jobs in a foundational lifestyle so they can properly join society.”

Crews are also set to begin work in the coming weeks on the first of three additional affordable transitional apartment complexes that will each, daily, house at least sixteen agedout foster youth, otherwise homeless young adults, and single mothers with their children. The construction of The Schmitt Family Housing Complex is made possible thanks to a significant lead gift by Boca Raton’s Dru and Debbie Schmitt. The Schmitt’s

also pledged funding to pilot an early childhood education program for the children of young mothers living on campus. “Place of Hope successfully solves one of society’s most intractable problems with a perfect balance of caring, planning, execution, and vision,” said Dru Schmitt. “Debbie and I are thrilled we can support their vision and participate in their journey.”

The Schmitt Family Housing Complex is being built within the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Village alongside the Gary Peters Family Housing Complex which has served 21 young adults since

opening in 2020.

To the north in Martin County, work is currently underway on Place of Hope’s new Treasure Coast Campus, which, when complete, will provide neighborhood family-style foster care, “Mommy & Me” housing, and transitional affordable housing to up to 100 foster children, aged-out foster youth, young adults and single mothers with dependent children. Since its inception, Place of Hope has helped hundreds of young adults transition into healthy adulthood with transitional affordable housing on multiple campuses.

Fort Myers, FL – State Farm announced its support of a Florida based teen traffic safety group, the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition and has awarded a $60,000 grant to promote traffic safety education among parents, teens, and law enforcement statewide. The grant will fund several projects aimed at reducing the number of teen-related traffic crashes in Florida, including:

Creation of a statewide Battle of the Belts Kit to promote safety belt use among teens

Printing of additional Ground Your Parents Kits to be offered statewide to promote parent-teen communication about safe driving habits

Sponsorship of 10 presentations from a traffic safety speaker to visit high schools in Florida to educate teens on the importance of safe driving

Provision of educational items that support traffic safety to Florida parents/caregivers, teens, and law enforcement

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, yet these crashes are preventable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), novice teen drivers are twice as likely as adult drivers to be involved in a fatal car crash. This is primarily due to lack of experience and hesitance to stand up for themselves

when feeling unsafe in a car.

“We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from State Farm,” said Melissa Valido, Executive Director of the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition.

“With this funding, we can continue to make a positive impact on the safety of Florida’s roads by providing education and resources to parents, teens, and law enforcement.”

This grant will help the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition address

this issue by providing essential education and resources to Florida’s youth.

“Education is the key to reducing the number of teen-related crashes in Florida,” said Jose Soto, State Farm’s Corporate Responsibility Analyst. “We are proud to support the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition in their mission to promote traffic safety education.”

In 2020, 2021, and 2022, State Farm provided funding to support the continuation of the Ground Your ParentsSafe Driving Campaign, an effort to raise awareness among parents of the important duty they have to model safe driving behavior for their teens. According to NHTSA, parents are the number one role-model and influencer when it comes to teen safe driving habits. The goal of the campaign is to get teens talking to their parents about “practicing what they preach” when it comes to driving safe.

Florida Teen Traffic Safety Coalition receives a $60,000 State Farm Grant

West Palm Beach Recognizes PBSC 90th Anniversary Year With A Proclamation

Palm Beach State College Breaks Ground On New High-Tech Dental And Medical Building On Its Loxahatchee Groves Campus

Palm Beach State College received a special proclamation recognizing its 90th anniversary from the city of West Palm Beach May 15.

Accepting the honor on behalf of the College from Mayor Keith James was Provost of the Lake Worth campus Barbara Cipriano. Joining her was Susan Del Portal, external affairs manager; Matthew Lenihan, business and community relations director; David Rutherford, chief executive officer of the Foundation for PBSC; Ana Thomas, corporate partnerships director; Debra Gordon, corporate and continuing education director; and Ronnie Malave, dean of student services.

Each proclamation discussed PBSC’s history, degrees, and many talented and skilled graduates. It also spoke on the College’s programs in the line:

Whereas, with more than 130 programs of study, Palm Beach State College is the county’s leading educator of skilled professionals. Career programs

span fields such as health care, computer science, business, biotechnology, creative arts, childcare, human services, teacher education, environmental science, landscape management, a wide variety of skilled trades, engineering, electrical power, and public safety.

Other proclamations will be presented recognizing PBSC’s historic anniversary from the city of Boca Raton May 19, the Town of Palm Beach Shores May 22 and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and the city of Lake Worth Beach on June 6.

Throughout the year, PBSC will celebrate its 90th anniversary milestone with activities such as campus celebrations, open houses, innovation initiatives and capital projects. Stories will spotlight the achievements of alumni, students, faculty, staff and community partners on the College’s website. Social media posts and special events will use the hashtag #PBSC90th.

Palm Beach State College held a groundbreaking ceremony May 16 for its high-tech $50 million Dental & Medical Services Technology Building on its Loxahatchee Groves campus.

Construction is set to begin next month on the four-story, 83,500-square-foot building, which will be part of the Frank DiMino Center for Medical Innovation and include a fully equipped dental clinic, a surgical technology suite, and science labs that incorporate cutting-edge equipment and technology for students pursuing careers as dental hygienists, dental assistants, surgical technologists and other health care occupations. The building is set to be completed by February 2025. Classes will begin in the fall of 2025.

The signature event—held during PBSC’s 90th anniversary year— was attended by more than 150 guests attended, including PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D.; former PBSC President Dr. Dennis P. Gallon; PBSC District Board of Trustees Chair Carolyn Williams, along with other DBOT members; Chair of the Foundation for PBSC Ricky Wade; Dean of Academic Affairs for the Loxahatchee Groves campus Kimberly Lancaster; Mayor of Loxahatchee Groves Laura Danowski; Vice Mayor of Loxahatchee Groves Robert Shorr and other Loxahatchee Groves council members; City of Westlake Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor; Village of Wellington Mayor Ann Gerwig; Village of Wellington Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone; PBC Commissioner Sara Baxter; Rep. Matt Willhite; Senior Vice President of Kaufman Lynn Construction Garret Southern; and other governmental, dental, engineering and construction partner representatives.

The building will be the new location of PBSC’s dental program that currently is housed in a 60- year-old structure on the Lake Worth campus.

It will provide modern dental labs and a fully-functional clinic where students will train as well as provide low-cost preventive dental care to the community, including cleanings, dental screenings, and dental health workshops. The new clinic will also provide a venue for advanced training for licensed dentists and hygienists.

“This day has been long awaited,” said Lancaster, who introduced Parker and Gallon to the crowd and said that this would not have been possible without their visions and guidance.

“It’s the foundation of our dental program that brought us here today,” Parker said. “That was a program we wanted to expand and modernize and make available to more members of our community. In addition, we could almost do everything at this campus, but we didn’t have any wet labs so what’s special about this building is that it will allow any of our students to choose Lox Groves as their home campus to earn their full AA degree.”

Williams then spoke about the history of the campus which began with 700 students in 2017 to 6,000 today, and what an important resource it has been for the central-western communities.

“From the beginning, the Loxahatchee Groves campus has specialized in preparing students for high-growth industries and supporting the workforce needs and trends of the central-western communities. Now we break ground on what will be a launchpad for the future health care professionals so needed by local hospitals and dental and medical offices.”

Others who spoke and shared their excitement were Danowski, Shorr, Baxter, Southern, Gallon and Willhite, who Parker thanked along with Rachael Bonlarron, former PBSC executive director for community engagement, for helping secure the last $25 million needed for the project in Tallahassee.

“Getting that $25 million was very important,” said Willhite. “We are really in the center of the county right now for the growth that’s coming here. The communities around us are going to need dental care which is so important.”

Southern, who, along with his team, is leading the construction of the building, also reiterated how exciting the day was because of the years it takes to get to this point and assured his team was going to deliver.

“I promised PBSC the A-team was going to come out here and build for them to deliver an absolute stunning project and exceed expectations.”

Jehovah’s Witness Convention Returning to West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL – After a threeyear pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen West Palm Beach to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention.

Prior to 2019, summers in Palm Beach County were marked by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling hotels and restaurants as they attended their annual conventions at the West Palm Beach Christian Convention Center of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In 2020, the pandemic interrupted that tradition in West Palm Beach when the Witnesses canceled their in-person events throughout the world and held their convention programs as virtual events in more than 500 languages. Beginning May 19, 2023, the Witnesses will bring that tradition back to West Palm Beach.

“As much as we loved the convenience and quality of our virtual conventions, nothing can replace being together in a large group setting,” said Magdiel Correa, spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “While our online conventions reached millions around the world and kept our communities safe, we long to get back to our joyful fellowship at these large gatherings.”

Some 6,000 conventions will be held worldwide as part of the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention series. In the U.S. alone, more than 700 conventions will be

held in 144 host cities. From Friday through Sunday, six convention sessions will explore the quality of patience, highlighting its modern-day relevance through Scriptural examples. A live baptism will be performed following the Saturday morning session and a prerecorded drama will be featured in two parts during the Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions.

“Patience is a beautiful quality that all Christians desire to display in their daily lives,” said Correa. “Despite our good intentions, however, maintaining patience in the face of life’s many challenges can be a daily struggle. Spending three days exploring aspects of this quality will be very timely for all of us.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters around the world for more than 100 years. After resuming smaller in-person meetings and their public ministry during 2022, the summer of 2023 marks the first time they will gather at much larger regional events around the world since the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

The convention is open to the public and no collection is taken. For more information on the program or to find other convention locations and dates, please go to jw.org and navigate to the “About Us” tab.

Parker receives leadership award from the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce

Co-founders of the initiative, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, were on hand to present a $1million gift to the Foundation for Palm Beach State College, which will benefit students and help fund technology career pathways and other academic initiatives.

Ava L. Parker, J.D. has received the Ed Tancer Community Leader of the Year Award from the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. She was one of six distinguished nominees for the award.

It was presented on May 11 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, Fla. by George Gentile, the founder and senior partner of 2GHO and the 2022 Ed Tancer Community Leader.

“President Parker has shown tremendous commitment to the community of Palm Beach North,” said CEO and President Noel Martinez. “She has inspired community-wide support, exemplified the highest standards of business and community leadership and has made an impact on our growth through her leadership at PBSC.”

She was nominated by City of Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Chelsea Reed and PBSC’s Kimberly Lea, dean of workforce education and development.

Under her leadership, Palm Beach State has been designated the future home of the world’s first tech golf sports and entertainment venue, which broke ground this

Parker’s emphasis on preparing a technologically capable labor force makes PBSC the go-to institution for students on the path to STEM careers. PBSC is one of 70 community colleges across the nation selected to participate in the Artificial Intelligence Incubator Network, where colleges collaborate on creating an AI curriculum, teaching best practices, and lab development. The College is also a leader in workforce development and partnerships that drive economic mobility.

During Parkers tenure, PBSC opened a fifth campus, improved student success rates, increased enrollment growth, and developed an Equity Institute to provide a research-centered approach to accelerating college completion. In 2017, PBSC was designated top status of GOLD in the Florida College System ranking.

PBSC is ranked among the Top Online Colleges by Newsweek and Statista; is recognized as one of the Top 100 Colleges for Hispanic Students by Hispanic Outlook magazine; and has been chosen a “Top 10” Military Friendly® School for the fourth consecutive year by VIQTORY, a highly regarded military publisher.

PBSC was recently selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing the global company’s hourly employees with access to the College’s more than 130 degree and certificate

Be On Hand to Welcome Veterans Home

Boca Raton, FL – On Saturday, May 27th, Memorial Day weekend, 2023, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans on the free trip of a lifetime as the second Honor Flight of 2023 takes off for a daylong trip to Washington, D.C. On this particular flight will be veteran Edward Striegel, who served the United States in World War II, the Korean War, and during the Vietnam War. Striegel entered the military service in 1943 and served as a Naval Aviator and Patrol Plane Commander with over 5,000 flight hours. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and when he completed his service with the military, he continued to fly corporate aircrafts, with a total of approximately 17,000 flight hours. If you’d like to help honor Striegel and all of the veterans who will be on this Honor Flight mission, it’s as easy as showing up at Palm Beach International Airport with a smile and a heart filled with gratitude and respect for those who served.

At 8:20 p.m., the veterans, their volunteer guardians, and volunteer

Boynton Beach, FL – With the goal of developing a local talent pool for local employers, the City of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach State College, and CareerSource Palm Beach County are partnering to provide college credit certificate programs for City of Boynton Beach residents. The Workforce Readiness Initiative will help those who are unemployed, underemployed, or simply looking for a career change, to gain the in-demand skills that meet the City’s specific employment needs.

City of Boynton Beach Mayor Ty Penserga announced the launch of the initiative at his City Hall Social on April 27.

“I have spoken to so many residents who want to get hired in the businesses that are here in the city, and the disconnect is that the companies—for example, Publix—are looking for certain expertise,” Penserga said. “It’s time for us to fill that education and skills gap and align what our employers need with the kind of educational opportunities we provide for our

staff will be returning from a full day of being honored and celebrated in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Southeast Florida Honor Flight. Every veteran on the flight has stories to share and memories – some they haven’t thought of in decades, and some they have never shared with anyone. Unlike WWII and the Korean War, when veterans returned home from serving our country in the Vietnam War, instead of

residents. This way, people who live here can actually work in the city and be part of the prosperity that’s happening in our business community right now.”

Initially, City of Boynton Beach residents will have the choice of two PBSC college credit certificate programs:

The 12-credit Business Specialist program prepares students for a wide range of entry-level positions through a focus on business fundamentals, such as business software, operations and marketing.

The 18-credit Logistics and Transportation Specialist program teaches marketable skills in logistics information systems, materials and inventory planning, transportation and distribution, and supply chain management.

The programs will be available for enrollment this summer, and CareerSource Palm Beach County will offer tuition support for eligible participants. Dates and application information will be announced in the near future.

“This collaboration with the City of

being welcomed and applauded, many were spat upon, cursed, and treated with hate. It may be decades later, but it won’t cost you a thing to help heal their spirits and give them the welcome home they truly deserve.

During an Honor Flight mission, veterans on the trip are flown at no cost to Washington, DC, where they are served throughout the day by volunteer guardians who have been trained to ensure the safety and enjoyment of each hero veteran flying and have paid for their own flight. As in the past, a crowd of individuals will gather at Palm Beach International Airport to welcome the veterans home from their epic journey and to honor them for their brave and selfless service to our country. Operation Homecoming, which features music, flags, loads of laughter, and a chance to share the memory of a lifetime with American heroes, is free and open to the public.

Even if you don’t know anyone on the flight, you will find friends and neighbors in the crowd, and you’ll have a chance to cheer the veterans through the final steps of the day most say they remember as second only to their weddings and births of their children. Well-wishers are encouraged to bring signs, flags, and smiles to share with the veterans and guardians as they return, and you are guaranteed to walk away from the event with a lump in your throat, a smile on your face, and gratitude and pride in your heart for these humble heroes you’ve helped welcome home. Remember, some of these veterans never had the welcome home they so deserve. We ask you to help us welcome them home after their Honor Flight mission.

If you, your neighbors, your church or social group, or family and friends are interested in being part of something special, please plan to join us Saturday, May 27th at 8:20 p.m. at Palm Beach International Airport. Volunteers from the ground crew will direct you on where to go, but be ready for a heartwarming homecoming for some very special veterans and volunteers. To learn more about Southeast Florida Honor Flight and how you can become involved as a volunteer or to donate to the next flight, please visit www. honorflightsefl.org today.

Boynton Beach exemplifies how Palm Beach State is the go-to higher education partner in Palm Beach County for advancing economic opportunities for residents,” said PBSC President Ava L. Parker. “We applaud Mayor Penserga and the city’s commissioners for taking steps to upskill the city’s workforce and prepare residents

for careers in high-demand fields such as logistics and supply chain management right in their own community.”

For more information about the Workforce Readiness Initiative, contact Deborah Gordon, director, PBSC Corporate and Continuing Education, at 561-8683700 or email CCE@palmbeachstate.edu.

Florida Teen Traffic Safety Coalition receives a $60,000 State Farm Grant

FAU Approved for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation from the national Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its fifth university-sponsored fellowship. The FAU Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship will be based at Boca Raton Regional Hospital , part of Baptist Health – the primary site for the program – as well as Bethesda Hospital, also part of Baptist Health, and the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center . All are members of the FAU College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) Consortium.

The new FAU Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship will welcome three fellows in July 2024. The three-year program will include three fellows per year for a total of nine fellows. Pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine are subspecialties of internal medicine. This newest fellowship complements existing residency programs at FAU: internal medicine (launched in 2014); general surgery (launched in 2016); emergency medicine (launched in 2017); psychiatry (launched in 2018); and neurology (launched in 2018). This latest fellowship brings a total of five fellowship programs to FAU: vascular surgery, car-

diology, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative care.

The goal of the FAU GME Consortium is to ensure that the region will have an adequate and well-trained physician workforce by establishing residency and fellowship programs in specialties that will serve their communities.

“Our FAU GME Consortium has made great progress in addressing Florida’s physician shortages through our residency and fellowship programs and we are very excited to add our fifth fellowship in pulmonary medicine/critical care medicine,” said Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., dean and vice president of medical affairs, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine. “Fellows in this combined program will receive exceptional training to care for critically ill patients and patients with lung disease in state-ofthe-art health care facilities spearheaded by leading researchers and physicians.”

Ralph Palumbo, M.D., specializes in critical care medicine, pulmonology and sleep medicine at both Boca Raton Regional and Bethesda hospitals, is one of the associate program directors in the internal medicine residency program in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine, and also will serve as the program director of the new fellowship program.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital

boasts 400 beds, more than 2,800 employees and more than 800 primary and specialty physicians on staff. The hospital is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care, oncology, women’s health, orthopedics, emergency medicine and the neurosciences. The hospital also is designated as the primary teaching site for FAU’s internal medicine and general surgery residency programs.

Bethesda Hospital, with two locations in Boynton Beach, has 481 beds, more than 2,300 employees and more than 750 primary and specialty physicians on staff. The hospital offers a full array of health care services including cardiovascular care; general, vascular and endovascular surgery; maternity, women’s health services; emergency care; diagnostic imaging; rehabilitation; orthopedics; and cancer care. The hospital has a strong academic component, rotating 75 residents through the hospital every year in each of three programs – internal medicine, emergency medicine, and surgery.

“Our state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology and outstanding physician and clinician teams at Boca Raton Regional Hospital will provide unparalleled clinical training for fellows throughout this three-year program,” said Samer Fahmy, M.D., chief

medical officer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “We look forward to working in concert with FAU, Bethesda Hospital and the West Palm Beach VA to ensure that our fellows are among the most qualified and highly trained physicians in these fields of medicine.”

Critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine fellows in the new program will have the opportunity to train alongside top physicians and clinicians in the field. The program will include rotations at all four locations: Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Bethesda Hospital (east and west campuses) and the West Palm Beach VA hospital.

FAU’s residency and fellowship programs are spearheaded by Curtis Whitehair, M.D., associate dean for graduate medical education, designated institutional official, interim chair of the Clinical Neurosciences Department and an associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation in the Schmidt College of Medicine.

More than 175 resident physicians and fellows go through these FAU programs each year. Since the inception of the first residency program in internal medicine in 2014, more than 205 physicians have graduated from these programs. Approximately 50 percent of all graduates end up practicing in Florida.

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The 2023-24 slate continues to unfold for the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team. The Owls will play in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Dec. 16.

FAU will compete against St. Bonaventure in the MassMutual Center, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball. The event’s other game features UMass and West Virginia.

The Owls are coming off a season for the record books, advancing to the Final Four and posting an NCAA Division I-best 35-4 record.

Florida Atlantic is certainly a hot ticket after its historic 2022-23 campaign. The Owls will also compete in the ESPN Events Invitational in Disney World and host the Field of 68 Tip-Off.

Rodriguez, Grande Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors Wegielnik Goes Back-to-Back as C-USA Pitcher of the Week

The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team’s Briana Rodriguez and Elisa Grande earned Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators.

To be nominated for Academic All-District status, the student-athlete must compete in over 50 percent of their team’s games and maintain a cumulative grade-point average of over 3.5. The student-athlete must be at the institution for at least two years, with an exception for graduate transfers. For baseball and softball, pitchers must throw at least 10.0 in-

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Rodriguez is a nursing major and had her best season yet in her final season with the Sailfish. She started every game for PBA in left field, leading the team in runs scored. Rodriguez finished second on the team in hits and third in batting average.

Grande played in 28 games, including 24 starts. She posted an impressive .405 on-base percentage, the second-best on the team. She recorded multi-hit games against Eckerd (March 18) and Caldwell (March 11).

For the second straight Monday, Conference USA has named Florida Atlantic reliever Robert Wegielnik as its Pitcher of the Week. Wegielnik is the first Owl to win consecutive player of the week awards since Randy Beam accomplished the feat in April 2003.

Wegielnik made two appearances in the Owls’ weekend series win over Louisiana Tech. On Friday, with FAU up 9-5, he entered with one out and one man on base in the top of the ninth inning. Wegielnik quickly shut down any hopes of Bulldog comeback with a strikeout and a

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He was called upon again on Saturday but this time for an extended appearance. With the game tied 6-6 in the eighth inning, Wegielnik stranded a runner to maintain the deadlock and went on to pitch all the way through to the 13th inning. He allowed just two hits, struck out five (a new career-high), and walked two in 5.2 innings.

Wegielnik’s ERA now sits at an eye-popping 1.59 for 39.2 innings this season. He hasn’t allowed an earned in his last 14 appearances (a total of 28.2 innings).

PBA Baseball has Five StudentAthletes Earn CSC All-District Honors

PBA Sailfish Drop Doubleheader Matchup Against Saint Leo

The Sailfish of Palm Beach Atlantic played their final two games of the 2023 season in a doubleheader matchup against Saint Leo. The ‘Fish played better than their Friday night outing in both games but were unable to avoid the sweep.

game as the Lions eventually took the lead in the eighth off of a two run home run. Lions would take the second game of the series 5-4.

The Palm Beach Atlantic baseball team had five players earn Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators.

To be nominated for Academic All-District status, the student-athlete must compete in over 50 percent of their team’s games and maintain a cumulative gradepoint average of over 3.5. The student-athlete must be at the institution for at least two years, with an exception for graduate transfers. For baseball and softball, pitchers must throw at least 10.0 innings throughout the season.

David Chenoweth, Jeremy Texel, Davis Blair, Devin Blair, and Justin Lovell earned honors from the CSC for their efforts on and off the field this season.

Chenoweth is a management major who tossed 22 innings. He appeared in eight games with four starts. He earned a win against American International, allowing just one hit and striking out for in 3.1 innings pitched.

Texel is a Computer Science major who contributed in the outfield for PBA. He appeared in 30 games with 23 starts. He recorded multi-hit games against American

International (March 10) and Florida Tech (April 28-29).

Davis Blair is a management major who appeared in 32 games with 27 starts. He hit .244 with a .397 on-base percentage on the season. His season was highlighted by a walk-off home run against Embry-Riddle on April 14.

Lovell made 17 appearances on the mound with five starts, totaling 40 innings pitched. He went six straight appearances without allowing a run from March 10-April 14. Lovell earned wins in games against Barry (April 6) and Florida Tech (April 29). He led the team with a .207 batting average against.

Devin Blair made 18 appearances and five starts on the mound. He finished the year with 49 innings pitched, totaling 46 strikeouts. He made an immediate impact with the ‘Fish, throwing seven innings and allowing one run in PBA’s win over Georgia Southwestern on Feb. 3. He reached a season-high eight strikeouts against Florida Tech on April 29.

PBA baseball has had seven Academic All-District awards under head coach Kent Bottenfield.

PBA came out the gates strong to start the first game. In the second inning, Nate Housen led off with a single out to right field and was moved into scoring position on a wild pitch. Giovany Lorenzo singled up the middle to bring Housen in to score. In the third, Elias Machado and Matty Warren knocked back to back hits to right field. Matthew Faranda’s well placed hit through the right side would bring Machado in to score. Nate Housen would put the ball in play well enough to plate Warren and a bunt single from Mikey Casaleggio would bring Faranda around to make the score 4-0.

Saint Leo would quickly cut into the lead, scoring two runs in the bottom of the third. The Sailfish would go scoreless for the remainder of the

The final game between these two teams was very tightly contested. Matty Warren’s sacrifice fly ball out to center field would be enough to help PBA strike first in the top of the third inning. The Lions came right back with two runs of their own that same inning.

Giovany Lorenzo would notch another RBI hit to tie things up in the sixth inning and Nate Housen would single up the middle to help PBA take the lead late in the game. The Sailfish looked to be in prime position to win heading into the bottom of the ninth. However, the Lions had other plans. Saint Leo would score back to back runs with two outs to earn a walk off win to clinch the three-game sweep. SLU takes the win in the final game 4-3.

The 2023 season has concluded for PBA and they will now take this summer offseason to prepare for 2024.

Owls Conclude Regular Season at UAB

Florida Atlantic baseball concludes the regular season this weekend with a trip to Birmingham to face UAB. At 14-13 in Conference USA, the Owls are fifth in the league standings – one game behind WKU for third and a half game behind Charlotte for fourth.

After taking two of three from Louisiana Tech last weekend, the Owls continued to swing the hot bats on Tuesday against Florida Gulf Coast. A grand slam from Jackson Ross and a three-run homer from Armando Albert ignited the offense. John Schroeder also had three RBI as FAU cruised to a 15-5 victory in eight innings.

UAB dropped two of three to Middle Tennessee last weekend. The Blazers enter the final weekend locked in a

three-way tie with Rice and FIU for the final C-USA tournament spot.

The Blazers prefer low-scoring games. They average just 4.04 runs per game. Sophomore outfielder Logan Braunschweig (.327) is the only hitter with an average over .280. Christian Hall’s six home runs lead the team.

On the pitching side, UAB has allowed the third-fewest runs in Conference USA (5.6 per game). This week’s Saturday starter Carson Myers leads the Blazers with a 3.57 ERA in 70.2 innings.

UAB won two of three against the Owls last season in Boca Raton before FAU won 11-1 in an elimination game in the C-USA tournament. Though this is the final weekend series between

the two sides as members of C-USA, the matchup will live on next season when both teams move to the AAC.

The Conference USA tournament

begins next Wednesday in Houston, Texas. Seedings and first round matchups will be decided by Saturday night.