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COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Happy New Year I want to shout it out to all our readers and advertisers 2017 is here and with the new year, lots of positive changes on so many levels. With our first full year publishing our magazines behind us, we feel very comfortable that we BYLINE HERE are now publishing the best community magazines in South Florida. We hope you have noticed that we have been improving the appearance and the content of our magazines with every passing month. Our 3 local magazines are mailed to over 66,000 homes and businesses in our area. (We are in a very small minority of magazines that provide proof of mailings upon request). Starting fresh for 2017, our magazines will have an improved exterior appearance along with exciting new content and

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Events JANUARY 2017

It’s Their Business Decorview

Community News

JERRY SPIELMAN

Opal Awards elijah word, actor/singer/dancer st. Jude catholic church, boca Rosemary Krieger, Lifetime Achiever

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Shakespeare In The Park: The Merchant of Venice

shakespeare miami is bringing its free shakespeare in the Park event to boca Raton this year! Free performances presented by shakespeare miami and the city of boca Raton. the show will take place on Friday, January 6th at 8 pm, saturday, January 7th at 8 pm, and sunday, January 8th at 6 pm at mizner Park Amphitheater, located at 590 Plaza Real, boca Raton. Featuring a full professional cast of actors, period costumes and original music, this production brings shakespeare’s classic tale of love, betrayal and hate to life in three identical performances in Downtown boca. For more details, visit www.myboca.us/pages/mizneramphi.

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The Long Run: A Journey Through the Music of the Eagles

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Palm beach county Parks and Recreation Department and the west boca community council Presents: the Long Run: A Journey through the music of the eagles. enjoy an evening concert under the stars with the Long Run, America’s #1 eagles tribute band at 7 pm at sunset cove Amphitheater, located at 20405 Amphitheater circle, boca Raton. these world class musicians capture the spirit and harmony of the eagles like no other. concessions available onsite. For more details, call (561) 488-8069.

Johnny Dee & The Starlights

Johnny Dee & the starlights is a ’50s & ’60s tribute band playing the hits of buddy, Hank, Roy, elvis & many, many more. the show will take place on saturday, January 7 at 8 pm and sunday, January 8 at 2 pm. they are a true time machine back to the early days of rock ‘n roll, pop and country delivering all of your classic favorites with a passion, energy and authenticity that brings new life to the familiar sounds of the era. For more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org.

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Danny Kaye and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story

Danny Kaye and sylvia will be coming to willow theater at sugar sand Park, located at 300 s military trail, boca Raton. Danny Kaye was famous as a star of TV, theatre (“Lady in the Dark,” “Two by Two”) and films (“Hans Christian Andersen,” “white christmas”); sylvia Fine Kaye wrote many of his famous songs. the young undisciplined comic Danny Kaminsky meets aspiring songwriter sylvia Fine at an audition in the 1930s. Under sylvia’s guidance as mentor, motivator, and eventually, wife, Kaye rises from improvisational comic to international film star. Show dates and times are: January 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm; and January 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 at 2 pm. For more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org.

JAN

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert

Join your community as they celebrate and honor the memory of Dr. martin Luther King. Jr. the martin Luther King Jr. celebration concert will take place from 7 pm to 10 pm at sanborn square, located at 72 North Federal Highway boca Raton. Live music from the Valerie tyson band, t-D.o.g.g and the ReaXtion band. For more details, call 561-367-7073.

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St. Jude Ball JAN S at u r d ay , F e b r u a ry 4 , 2 017

r’s Gala will take place at the Mount Carmel Grand Ballroom in Boca Raton. The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a cocktail hour

by a five course meal and dancing to the sounds of the Ted Knight Orchestra.

Presented by Live Nation, the sunshine music Festival is coming to boca Raton. the festival will start at 11:30 am at mizner Park Amphitheater, located at 590 Plaza Real, boca Raton. the lineup includes: tedeschi trucks band, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, mavis staples, North mississippi Allstars, bruce Hornsby, Dave mason, Railroad earth and greyhounds. For event details and ticketing information, visit http://www.sunshinemusicfestival.com/boca-raton/.tickets on sale through ticketmaster.com or at (866) 448-7849.

the Jason taylor Foundation is at it again, this time with a brand new twist on a game we all grew up with! on January 21, 2017 at Pine Trails Park in Parkland the JTF will introduce the inaugural -Wizard Creations Whiffle Blast presented by Sports Chiropractic and Natural Health ¬Solutions. Proceeds will benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation and SIDES. For information, visit www.JasonTaylorFoundation.org or contact (954) 424-0799. Sponsored by Dr. Todd Rodman D.C. with offices in Boca and Pompano.

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Now in its 31st year, the boca Raton museum of Art’s annual outdoor juried Art Festival has been named one of the nation’s top 100, drawing 40,000 visitors over 2 days in the peak of the season. centrally located in fashionable mizner Park, the festival features 200 artisans from around the country and attracts a sophisticated audience of discerning art buyers. the Art Festival will be held saturday and sunday, February 4 through 5 from 10 am to 5 pm, both days. this year’s Art Festival coincides with our glasstress exhibition and features free admission with donation. Art Festival donations benefit educational outreach programs for under-served youth and scholarships for children K-12 enrolled in the museum’s Art school. For more details, visit www.myboca.us/pages/mizneramphi.

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Dolphins Cancer Challenge the Dolphins cancer challenge is dedicated to improving people’s lives through the financial support of innovative cancer research at the sylvester comprehensive cancer center. the boca Ride will start at 8:30 am at mizner Park, located at 327 Plaza Real. the end location is Hard Rock stadium, located at 347 Don shula Drive, miami gardens. For more information, call 561-393-7890.

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOCA RATON “Changing Lives And Building Futures”

19TH ANNUAL OPAL AWARDS THE THE 19TH ANNUAL OPAL AWARDS Honoring outstanding people and leaders who have contributed through volunteerism to make our community a better place in which to live, work and play

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DON’T DROP THE BALL ON EDUCATION • DON’T DROP THE BALL ON EDUCATION Co-Chairs: The Rotary Club ofProceeds Boca Raton founded 1957 and to to was benefit The in Rotary Clubhas of been Bocacommitted Raton’s Service Missions “Changing Lives & Building Futures” by providing Programs local youthto scholarship assistance including Youth Scholarship Florida Atlantic University and participating in Community Service Projects. Its members consist of business leaders, experts in their respective fields, retired entrepreneurs and military veterans Information and sponsorship opportunities contact: Claudia DuBois 561.477.7180 who magically pull their resources and special skills together to create “magical and claudia@rotaryclubbocaraton.com meaningful” contributions to Boca Raton. Tonight, we celebrate the life’s work of distinguished community leaders who have invested in the Boca Raton quality of life we all enjoy. Did you know that The Rotary Club of Boca Raton has made the following community serving improvements? Giving dictionaries every year to Boca Raton Public School third graders, provided support for the Carousel at Sugar Sand Park, helped finance the construction of Hughes Park in Pearl City, funded the re-gilding of the gold dome at the historic Old Town Hall, helped paint the buildings and installed a BBQ at The Haven, partnered with the Boys & Girls Club, sent “Shelter Boxes” to victims of Haiti, supported Boca Raton High School’s Annual “Shoot for the Cure” Breast Cancer Soccer Tournament, donated $50,000 toward construction of the Children’s Services area at the new Boca Raton Downtown Library, sponsors the Rotaract Clubs at Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University, and so many other endeavors. It is safe to say that our members are involved in most, if not all, major philanthropic and community serving initiatives locally. As part of a global network of more than 1.3 million business professional and community leaders, Rotary addresses today’s challenges including literacy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water and environmental concerns. The Rotary Club of Boca Raton is proud of its members, Outstanding People and Leaders in their own right, and congratulates them for their recent back-to-back, winning of Rotary International’s “Significant Achievement Award” for its development of The OPAL “Outstanding People and Leaders” Awards and The Future Stars Performing Arts Competition. The Club was recognized from 36,000 Clubs worldwide. Winning the award in two consecutive years was a remarkable accomplishment in Rotary’s history. To learn more about Rotary, and our Club’s on-going efforts to Change Lives and Build Futures in Boca Raton, visit www. rotaryclubbocaraton.com or email info@rotaryclubbocaraton.com.

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My view from the City Council BY RoBeRt S. WeinRoth

ith the holidays behind us and the last of your fair weather friends from up nor th back in the frozen tundra it seems like a great time to take stock in what ’s going on here in our beauti -

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not withstanding the lack of snow, it is winter you know! with that our roads feel a little cozier than they will in the spring. it wasn’t too long ago that our city would downshif t in the spring as snowbirds f lew nor th and fewer activities got scheduled.

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Elijah Word, Broward actor/singer/dancer By Dale King

A local singer, dancer and actor is angling to make the jump from broward to broadway. that performer, elijah word, isn’t complaining, though. He spent most of 2016 parlaying his talents across a variety of south Florida stages, picking up some respectable reviews and plenty of positive audience recognition. He hopes to replicate his success in New York, where he has studied performing arts and already plied his trade in several off-Broadway venues. But first, he has to finish his work locally – and he’s booked at least through April. word, a 23-year-old Fort Lauderdale native, grew up in Parkland, graduated from marjory stoneman Douglas High school there and attended the American music and Dramatic Arts Academy (AmDA) in the big Apple. He lives in coral springs when he’s around town, and stays with family in New York when working in the big city. “i’ve always been a singer, since i was about 3,” said word, the lanky, 6-foot-3 performer who often towers over his cast mates on stage. As a high school sophomore, “my drama teacher saw me singing and said, ‘You have to audition for the drama class.’ i ended up doing Pippin, and i fell in love with theater right there.” Pippin is a musical that uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince. ben Vereen won a tony for his lead role in the original broadway production – and word said he once had a funky run-in with the famed performer. “i saw ben Vereen in New York, walking in to see cat on a Hot tin Roof. He was wearing a top hat and a cool, velvet blazer. i made eye contact with him, and i blurted out, ‘You’re the reason i do theater, you’re amazing, oh, my god!” Word first showed his face – and his abilities – on the south Florida theater scene a few years ago in sounds of simon, a collection of Paul simon tunes performed by an assortment of ragtag street folks. Producer gary waldman, impressed by word’s singing as well as dancing skills, moved him to a lead role. eventually, word performed off-broadway in a waldman show that quickly closed. since returning, word’s career has begun to sizzle. this past year, he appeared in Hair at the Kravis center; evita, the soul of motor city and swing, swing, swing at broward stage Door theater and, in December, he portrayed tJ, an oddball character in sister Act at the wick theatre in boca Raton. Reviewer christine Dolan called word’s depiction of tJ “a breakout performance for the actor, who moves

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like gumby-meets-michael Jackson and mines every moment to maximum comic effect.” the description elicited a satisfying laugh from word, a self-described extrovert and “goofball” who occasionally lapses into seriousness between long stretches of silliness. “i got it from my mom,” symone Hylton, a hairdresser and cosmetologist who, her son notes with pride, “is a hard worker.” He gets a lot of feedback from his mother as well as others in his family. coincidentally, word is virtually the only one with a knack for theater. “the rest are athletes. my sisters are cheerleaders, my older sister is a cheerleader coach. my cousin plays football and baseball. we are all really tall.”

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He admits that showing up in Hair at Kravis gained him some notoriety. one role that forced him to stretch his skill was in the Life, a sordid musical tale about the hookers who prowled times square circa 1980. “it was tough. i was just a Elijah Word and some of his followers in the lobby of the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton; from left, Amy London, Elijah, Meghan Frost, Jake Adler and Rio Frost. baby, about 20. it was the (Photo by Dale King) first time I ever had to play a bad guy. i had to play a sleazy kind of guy. my mom came to see it, and her jaw still, word longs to be on broadway, perhaps even dropped.” oddly enough, “a lot of the people in the cast as the lead in Pippin – or Aaron burr in Hamilton. “it’s were my close friends.” a goal…..it’s a goal. i’ve shaken hands and bumped elbows with a lot of people up there. And movies, too, And still are. Andre Russell, who played Fleetwood i won’t shut that out. i’ll go to L.A. i have a lot of friends in the Life, was in sister Act. Don seward and Leah there, too.” sessa, other actors word met along the way, were also part of the just-concluded show at wick. the north broward actor said he has a favorite quote: “the job of an actor is to display life to life.” with the new year here, word is contracted for a couple of shows at slow burn theatre – Xanadu and big River. “i took that quote and ran with it,” he says. “there are so “After that, i may go back to New York.” but the Kravis many layers of life we get to discover.” center is conducting auditions for several musicals. And he has noticed.

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While it can be a challenge, there are several ways to pair food and wine appropriately during winter, despite bitter weather. A warm, comforting dish, like Roasted Chicken with Salsa Verde from James Beard award-winning chef Jonathan Waxman, combines well with rosé during the cold season. One reasonably priced wine that matches chicken well is Angeline California Rosé of Pinot Noir. The crisp flavors of light red fruits combine with the herbs accompanying the chicken. It’ll also complement the many other flavors of winter, when an array of dishes hit the table and challenge hosts to find the right wine to serve. For more wines that work well in wintertime, visit angelinewinery.com.

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2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch strips 2 bunches (1/2 pound each) mustard, kale or turnip greens, stems removed, coarsely torn Partially freeze beef. Thinly slice across grain into strips 1/8-inch thick and 3 inches wide. Trim away visible fat. Combine paprika, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper and dry mustard. Coat strips of meat with spice mixture. Spray large, heavy skillet with nonstick spray. Heat pan over high heat. Add meat; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Add potatoes, onion, broth and garlic. Cook over medium heat, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in carrots; lay greens over top and cook, covered, until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Serve in large serving bowl with crusty bread for dunking. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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Rosemary Krieger, Lifetime Achiever By Dale King

ven as 2017 begins, Rosemary Krieger of boca Raton is still in shock, she admits, from an event that took place in late 2016.

in November, the woman who has supported a score of local and area charities and nonprofits with financial donations, leadership for fundraising events and sustenance for facilities in their networks received the Junior League of boca Raton’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

From left, Sarah Doyle, Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon chair; Kirstin Stanley, Junior League of Boca Raton president; Lifetime Achievement Award winner Rosemary Krieger; Mindy Shikiar, vice president of Oncology and Ambulatory Services and Business Development at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Dr. Kathy Schilling, medical director at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. (Photo by Dale King)

when a shaky, stunned and teary-eyed Rosemary reached the podium, she thanked the nearly 1,000 people in the audience at the 29thAnnual woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon & Fashion show at the boca Raton Resort & club. she had particularly kind words for her husband, ben, longtime partner in giving, and her three children who flew in from around the country: sons Kenneth, from New York and gregory, from Delaware, and daughter, catherine Krieger-Nelson, from Dallas. “I’ve gotten flowers, emails and calls,” said Rosemary in a recent interview, her smiling face still beaming with excitement. “i didn’t expect to get the award. i am still in shock.” many in the audience were themselves in tears as they stood and applauded Rosemary, whose beneficence has helped dozens of nonprofits, from AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse), the YmcA, march of Dimes, george snow scholarship Fund, wayne barton center, st. Jude church, boca Helping Hands and Florence Fuller child Development center, to name a few. Among those at her table was AVDA executive Director Pam o’brien, who nominated Rosemary for the award. “she is a true giver who thinks of others before herself,” said O’Brien. “She wants to make sure that women and children in need have a safe place to go.”

Rear, from left, Rosemary Krieger and her son, Kenneth; seated, from left, her daughter, Catherine Krieger-Nelson, husband Ben Krieger and son, Gregory Krieger, at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 29th Annual Luncheon. (Photo by Dale King)

the generous lady from boca has a simple philosophy about giving. “You don’t think about it, you just do it. I has to come from the heart.” coincidentally, barely a month after receiving the honor, Rosemary has jumped back into an AVDA cause. she is on the committee planning the Feb. 21 “Heart of a Woman” luncheon fundraiser at the Boca Resort. The speaker will be Michelle Knight, one of the three women abducted, imprisoned and repeatedly raped by Ariel castro at his home in cleveland. Nabbed by the suspect between 2002 and 2004 were Knight (who has changed her name legally to Lilly Rose Lee), Georgina DeJesus and Amanda Berry. They finally escaped in 2013 when Castro was captured, tried and sentenced to life plus 1,000 years in prison. He committed suicide behind bars. Rosemary was one of five nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Others were Joan englert (big children’s Foundation), Donna goray (Farmworker children’s center, inc.), mary Perper (Florence Fuller child Development center) and Anne bright, Lupus Foundation of America, Florida chapter. the Junior League also chose susan whelchel as its Volunteer of the Year. Former boca Raton mayor, city councilwoman and ex-member of the Palm beach county school board, she has been a Junior League member since 1978. the luncheon included a saks Fifth Avenue boca Raton fall trends fashion show.

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From left, Ben Krieger, Rosemary Krieger, Pam O’Brien, Catherine Krieger-Nelson, Kenneth Krieger and Gregory Krieger. Rosemary received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th Annual Luncheon of the Junior League of Boca Raton. (Photo by Dale King)

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Living with diabetes is no laughing matter, but as many would say, laughter is often the best medicine. this is certainly true for comedic actress Yvette Nicole brown, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2013. in partnership with the American Diabetes Association and colgate total through the “Laugh out Loud” campaign, brown offers the following tips for a healthy smile and managing diabetes with a touch of humor. Get Moving when it comes to diabetes, small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Taking the first step toward exercising can be difficult for many, but a little bit goes a long way. try parking further away from the door, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or taking the longer route when you walk the dog. whatever it may be, choose an activity that you enjoy doing and keep it consistent. Give Your Smile Some Extra TLC You’re twice as likely to develop gum disease if you have diabetes. when brown learned that, she immediately started taking better care of her teeth. she recommends brushing morning and night with a specially formulated toothpaste like colgate total, which reduces 83 percent more germs that cause gingivitis, the most common form of gum disease, as compared to an ordinary non-antibacterial toothpaste. Befriend Your Dentist Don’t be afraid to become friends with your dentist. brown has her dentist on speed-dial, even calling or texting him in the middle of the night sometimes. You don’t have to be best friends with your dentist, but it’s crucial to establish a good relationship. they’re the expert who you can turn to for all your oral health care needs, and oral health care is important for those living with diabetes. Find Your Tribe when you’re living with diabetes, you need a strong support system. be it friends, family or an online community, things are easier when you’ve got your tribe. A good place to get your questions answered and find people who are going through the same journey as you is oralHealthandDiabetes.com. Live Confidently “every time i think about my type 2 diabetes, i say to myself ‘so what? You are a strong, confident woman. Don’t let your diabetes run your life,’” brown said. Diabetes isn’t a hindrance, it’s just a slight hiccup in life that you learn to live with. get your mindset right, don’t let it dictate what you can or cannot do. when brown was a kid her mom would say, “sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying.” that’s sometimes what people do when they get any kind of health diagnosis. The first response is, “Oh no,” and then you find a way around it. For more information about the connection between oral health and diabetes, visit OralHealthandDiabetes.com or search #OralHealthDiabetes on social media.

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4,000 People in Need Enjoyed Thanksgiving Dinner at 33rd Annual “Feed the Hungry” Event Made possible by partnership between Congregation B’nai Israel and Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

For the 33rd consecutive year, congregation b’nai israel’s Kantor Family center for Justice and ebenezer missionary baptist church in boca Raton partnered to serve thanksgiving dinner to more than 4,000 people in need. the festivities were held at ebenezer missionary baptist church on November 22. more than 300 volunteers from the two religious institutions joined forces to serve thanksgiving meals and meals “to go,” which included turkey, fried chicken, corn bread, stuffing, collard greens, and desserts in a community-wide celebration. entertainment, including singing, dancing, face painting, temporary tattoos, and more was provided by singin’ with susan, the west boca High school Vanguard, and boca Pointe clowns on call. Attendees this year included individuals and families served by a number of local nonprofit organizations, including In The Pines-South, Florence Fuller Child Development center, boynton beach boys & girls club, JARc, Propel Youth organization, Pearl city cats, barton’s boosters, Let’s grow well together, boca Love outreach, caridad center, the Jewish Association for Residential care, the Lord’s Place, the American Association of caregiving Youth, and the Farm workers’ council. outreach efforts were also made to the homeless and residents living in transitional housing. Food, beverages, and other products and services were donated or discounted by ViP Caterers, Thomas Produce, Lowe’s, Publix, Victory Wholesale Group, Office Depot Foundation, sunquest Nursery, chad and Jake, and many more local business and organizations.

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Founded in 1998, BHH started as a soup kitchen in a local church. t today, it’s a thriving, $2 million operation that provides a wealth of food, financial, medical and jobrelated resources for individuals and families throughout the community.

Like food services, the financial assistance program is designed “to supplement, not sustain,” swedenborg explains. Boca Raton residents who apply must document their needs and usually receive a onetime payment, reinforcing BHH goal to lend a hand up, rather than a hand out. “we don’t enable,” says swedenborg. “Our mission is to instill dignity and foster independence.”

Feeding the Hungry BHH welcomes up to 200 guests a day for hot meals, which are served at the Remillard Family Resource center, BHH spacious home at 1500 Nw 1st court. Lunch is offered Mondays through Fridays, and family dinners are scheduled thursday evenings. Patrons include people of all ages, from all walks of life--the elderly, single moms with kids, veterans, the unemployed and the working poor. the program is unique among community meal programs. guests can choose from a wide selection of healthy, upscale fare, and enjoy their meals in the comfort and comradery of a pleasant, wood-trimmed dining room that resembles a small café. Menu items are lovingly prepared, and beautifully presented, by a caring team of volunteers. Even special occasions, from st. Patrick’s Day to the Kentucky Derby, are celebrated with specially themed dishes, dining room décor, and staff dress. “Everything, from the food to the atmosphere, reflects our passion for our work and respect for those we serve,” says Development Manager Karen swedenborg. through the program, hot meals are delivered to the homebound as well. Over 5,000 pantry bags, filled with a variety of groceries, are also distributed monthly to qualified, low-income residents of Palm Beach County. Additionally, the program’s backpack service, which benefits 1,400 boys and girls from ten schools, ensures that children are well fed on the weekends. Keeping BHH warehouse and kitchen shelves fully stocked is a huge undertaking. Canned, frozen, and fresh goods—1.8 million pounds annually--are donated by individuals and foundations, corporate and community food drives, and food recovery partners. at present, these partners include 100-plus stores and restaurants, from Publix, winn-Dixie, t target and walmart, to whole Foods, trader Joe’s and the capital grille.

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“I’ve gotten flowers, emails and calls,” said Rosemary in a recent interview, her smiling face still beaming with excitement. “i didn’t expect to get the award. i am still in shock.”

Excellent job skills are key to gaining independence. To help clients build these skills, and better compete in the marketplace, BHH offers both mentoring and training. The mentoring program develops job readiness by coaching clients, one-on-one, on writing resumes, submitting online applications, conducting job searches, and practicing proper workplace etiquette. classes to improve English and computer literacy are available as well.

many in the audience were themselves in tears as they stood and applauded Rosemary, whose beneficence has helped dozens of nonprofits, from AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse), the YmcA, march of Dimes, george snow scholarship Fund, wayne barton center, st. Jude church, boca Helping Hands and Florence Fuller child Development center, to name a few.

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Job training centers on jump starting clients’ careers, through fast-track courses for lucrative positions as hospitality workers, home-health aides, commercial drivers, call center representatives and help-desk technicians. the program is highly successful, both in completion and job placement rates, says Swedenborg. “Students enrolled to become home health aides, for example, rarely drop out, and 85 to 90 percent find work after graduation.”

Health Care Services Added this year, BHH expanded its spectrum of services with medical and dental care. Joining forces with another non-profit, Genesis Community Health, BHH established a clinic at 30 sE 6th street in downtown Boca, where people from across the county receive physical exams, lab tests, and other primary care procedures. the ultimate goal is to treat 3,000 patients a year.

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Among those at her table was AVDA executive Director Pam o’brien, who nominated Rosemary for the award. “she is a true giver who thinks of others before herself,” said O’Brien. “She wants to make sure that women and children in need have a safe place to go.”

the generous lady from boca has a simple philosophy about giving. “You don’t think about it, you just do it. I has to come from the heart.”

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coincidentally, barely a month after receiving the honor, Rosemary has jumped back into an AVDA cause. she is on the committee planning the Feb. 21 “Heart of a Woman” luncheon fundraiser at the Boca Resort. The speaker will be Michelle Knight, one of the three women abducted, imprisoned and repeatedly raped by Ariel castro at his home in cleveland. Nabbed by the suspect between 2002 and 2004 were Knight (who has changed her name legally to Lilly Rose Lee), Georgina DeJesus and Amanda Berry. They finally escaped in 2013 when Castro was captured, tried and sentenced to life plus 1,000 years in prison. He committed suicide behind bars.

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Rosemary was one of five nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Others were Joan englert (big children’s Foundation), Donna goray (Farmworker children’s center, inc.), mary Perper (Florence Fuller child Development center) and Anne bright, Lupus Foundation of America, Florida chapter.

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the Junior League also chose susan whelchel as its Volunteer of the Year. Former boca Raton mayor, city councilwoman and ex-member of the Palm beach county school board, she has been a Junior League member since 1978.

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