Becky Mitchell, Julie Brown, Dr. Ahmed Elhaddad, Debbie Pingue
Shepard Reback, Kemper Reback Lara Trump
Jenn Shapiro, Tracy Baynham
Linda Robb, Barbara Shafer
AnnMarie Foss, Edward Foss, Yolanda Debalo
Bernardo Neto, Lauren Neto, Jon Colclasure, Charlotte Emilia
Mona Anderson, Nano Swetman, Bob Hohnodel, Mercedes Loftos, Meredith Anderson
Brian Elkins, Caitlyn Bergman, Katie Velotta, Brittany Cartwright, Sean Reed
Photos courtesy of Tracey Benson Photography
Dr. Ahmed Elhaddad, Tim Burke
“The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation (JNCF) is proud to return and support the 13th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off benefitting our veterans.” –The JNCF Event Highlights
• Live Music: Dance to energetic performances by No Big Deal Band.
• Pipes and Drums: Experience the stirring sounds of traditional military music.
• Military Flyovers
• Celebrity Guests and Judges: Meet notable personalities and culinary experts who will help judge the chili competition.
• Craft Beer: Sip on a diverse selection of craft beers from Tequesta Brewing Company.
• Award Ceremony: Celebrate our veterans and Gold Star families during a special awards presentation.
• Chili Competition: Taste and vote for your favorite chili among 32 competing teams from public safety, the military and the private sector.
• Silent and Live Auction
Tickets: 21 and older, clear bag, no pets event. Tickets available at https://tequestachilicookoff.com/ ticket-sales.
• General Admission: $30 (includes entry and access to chili tastings). Tickets online and in person at Tequesta Brewing Company, McCarthy’s Irish Pub and Tequesta Fire Rescue. Ticket prices go up to $35 on the day of the event.
• Mug/T-Shirt Ticket: $60 (includes general admission items plus a 16-ounce glass beer mug and event T-shirt. Tickets online only.
• VIP Experience: $100 (includes Mug/T items plus entry to the VIP tent with upgraded food, drinks, and exclusive event swag.
• Contact: Captain David McGovern, (561) 262-7087, dmcgovern@tequesta.org or Cyndi McDonald, (561) 3712819, info@tequestachilicookoff.com.
Veterans. Photo by Vanessa Allison
Firefighters to the rescue. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Chili attendees. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Awards Ceremony.
Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Joe Namath Foundation.
Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
City of WPB FR. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Pipes and Drums. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Live Like Jake Announces Sell-Out Of Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser On October 4 At Pelican Club, Jupiter
Live Like Jake , the local foundation created in the memory of Jake Roarke Morrison announces that tickets to its upcoming “Buoys & Bourbon”-themed gala are sold out.
The Seventh Annual Be the Light gala fundraiser took place October 4 at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club, Jupiter. Along with special libations
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that will light up the sky with dazzling formations. Combined with the fireworks display, this futuristic show promises to be a mesmerizing blend of technology and art.
Of course, aviation enthusiasts won’t want to miss the final performance of the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team . Known for its powerful presence and incredible low-level maneuvers, the iconic “Warthog” will make its last appearance at the Stuart Air Show before the team’s retirement. This historic moment will be one of the weekend’s most anticipated events.
Reflecting on the show’s growth, Chrissy Valvano, Director of Operations for the Stuart Air Show, shared her excitement: “ As someone who’s grown up in this area for over 30 years, seeing the Stuart Air Show grow has been incredible. This year feels especially meaningful with the A-10 Final Demo Performance—it’s truly a historical moment. Being part of the community and witnessing such an iconic event makes me proud of how far the show has come. It’s like watching history unfold right here at home, and I couldn’t be more excited! ”
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Visit StuartAirShow. com to purchase tickets and find out more about the exciting performances and family-friendly activities. Join us for a weekend full of aerial thrills, handson fun, and delicious food, as we celebrate the future of flight and aviation’s storied past at the 2024 Stuart Air Show.
The Stuart Air Show is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports local charities and celebrates aviation’s history. Proceeds from the event benefit community organizations.
celebrating this year’s theme, the evening includes a live and silent auction, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner and dessert, dancing, awards ceremony, and a live musical performance by country music artist, Ricky Young.
“We are absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and excitement for this year’s gala,” says Live Like Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “Having our Be the Light Gala underneath the actual beams of the lighthouse could not be more perfect, and we are so grateful to the Live Like Jake community for the opportunity. Based on the response, I know we are not alone in our enthusiasm, which bodes well for support of our mission to end childhood drowning,” says Morrison. “We have fun surprises in store, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone on October 4 at the Pelican Club.”
All monies raised from the fun-filled event go to support Live Like Jake’s mission of raising awareness for drowning prevention through self-rescue swim scholarships, outreach programs and financial assistance to families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs.
Sponsors for the night include: The Atkins Family, Life Saver Pool Fence, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), The Weinberger Family, Counter Forced Labor Technologies, Hobgood Estate Services, Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Window Doctor, Trelles Injury Law, 16 Handles, The Forgatch Group – Compass, Atlantis Car
Wash, Allyson Sullivan & Lang Realty, Nanny, Pandora, Illustrated Properties and Love, Tito’s.
Table Sponsors: A&S Electric; Premier Pediatrics; Dr. Michael Connor, MD; Guardian Angel Inspections, Inc.; Lee Petereit; The Gilbert Family; The Barone Family; The Broadhead Family; and The McCarty Family.
For information about future events, scholarships, or the foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org or call (561) 441-7611.
About The Live Like Jake Foundation
Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke Morrison, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for drowning prevention. Following the 2013 tragic drowning of their 2-year-old son, Keri Morrison and her husband Roarke created the Live Like Jake Foundation to raise awareness for childhood drowning prevention. Partnering with other drowning prevention agencies and instructors, supporting other families who have experienced the same loss; providing an indoor, heated pool dedicated to infant swimming resource (ISR) instruction, and connecting with their community, the foundation has been able to provide thousands of selfrescue swim scholarships and critical care funds around the nation.
Visit livelikejake.org and facebook.com/livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on Instagram.
Medicare Corner With Kathy O
It’s Time For Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Oct. 15 To Dec. 7
What Does This Mean To Me, What Are My Options?
• Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare
Advantage Plan
• Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare
• Switch from one Advantage Plan to another Advantage Plan
•Join, drop or change Medicare Drug coverage
Supplement Or Advantage Plan?
Advantage Plans must cover all the medically necessary services that Original Medicare covers. Most plans offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover – like prescription drugs, dental, vision and hearing.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans (also called Medigap) help fill “gaps” in Original Medicare and are sold (extra cost) by private companies to cover deductibles and copays.
Prescription drug coverage must be purchased separately.
What Do I Look For? How Do I Know What Advantage Plan Is Best For Me?
First, we review the costs of supplement and drug plans and look at your healthcare budget. Then we review the Advantage plans to see if your doctors in network and review the cost of medications you take. Another consideration is to determine which of the ancillary benefits of Advantage plans are most important to you; dental, eye exam, glasses, gym membership, hearing aids, over-the-counter medication, etc.
How Do I Decide?
Medicare.gov offers tools to look up medications and all plans in your area. However, there is an overwhelming amount of information there. A licensed local agent like me can review your plan and help you make an informed decision.
I Am Already On An Advantage Plan I Like … Should I Change?
Each year you receive the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) for your plan which outlines the changes for the upcoming year. A free plan review will let you know if other plans you previously ruled out may have coverage that better meets your needs now or if your current plan is sufficient.
If you do not do a plan review, you miss out on a plan with lower costs, higher benefits or lower maximum out of pocket costs in and out of network. This is your financial exposure. It is important to ensure a major illness will not bankrupt you. Happy AEP and Happy Medicare Planning! I speak Medicare: supplement, drug plan and Advantage plan.
For your free Medicare plan review please call me: Kathy Olejniczak, Agent, at (561) 835-5413, Cell/text at (561) 212-7640.
What Is The Difference Between ADD And ADHD?
Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist
You may have wondered things like “What is ADD? Is it different from ADHD?” or “How do I know if my child has ADD or ADHD?” ADD was an older term for attention deficit disorder, which is the classification for symptoms like inattention, distractibility, forgetfulness, and making careless mistakes. While people still use the term ADD to classify these symptoms, it is no longer the technical term used in the medical and psychology community to diagnose these types of symptoms. In the late 1980’s the medical community shifted to the term ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the early 1990s ADHD was classified into three different types, or presentations, that we use today. The three types are: inattentive presentation, hyperactive presentation, and combined presentation.
So, if you’re seeing inattentive symptoms in your child and they were to be diagnosed, the official diagnosis would be ADHD, predominately inattentive presentation. Likewise, if your child struggled with hyperactivity and
impulsivity the diagnosis would be ADHD, predominately hyperactive presentation and if your child had both symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, they would be diagnosed with ADHD, combined presentation. What this shift in terminology did was combine both inattentive and hyperactive impulsive symptoms into one disorder with specific presentation types so everything could be categorized the same way. How Do I Know If My Child Has ADHD?
Children can be evaluated for ADHD with several instruments that assess their functioning in different areas and look at the severity of their symptoms. The testing we provide in our office targets the specific areas of concern related to ADHD and allows us to diagnose and provide specific recommendations to support your child at home and at school. Our evaluations are comprehensive and offer a “whole child” approach so we will be able to assess their cognitive processing, like attention, memory, and processing speed, as well as their social-emotional and behavioral functioning. Our testing will provide you with the answers to know if your child really has ADHD or if they are struggling in some other area that is contributing to their ADHD-like symptoms. You will leave this process with targeted and specific recommendations tailored to your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Call (561) 625-4125 to discuss about your child.
Financial Focus®
Vote For Solid Investment Strategies
By Sally Sima Stahl
With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance. As a citizen, you likely share these concerns—but how about as an investor? After the votes are counted—or even
Advocacy And Civic Engagement In Government
By Vice Mayor Maria G. Marino
Advocacy and civic engagement are fundamental to a healthy democracy. These practices allow citizens to influence government policies, hold officials accountable, and actively shape the decisions that impact their communities. When citizens and organizations engage, they can drive government responsiveness, transparency, and effectiveness.
Advocacy refers to the efforts of individuals, groups, or organizations to influence public policy and government decisions. These efforts can take various forms, such as lobbying, public campaigns, and grassroots mobilization. It often involves educating decision-makers and the public on specific issues, persuading them to adopt certain policies or actions.
Civic engagement is a broader concept that encompasses any activity that allows citizens to be involved in public life. This ranges from voting and participating in town halls to volunteering and joining community boards. Civic engagement emphasizes collective action to address societal issues and fosters a shared responsibility between citizens and their government.
A recent example of effective advocacy and civic engagement occurred in Palm Beach County when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) unveiled its 2024/25 Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative is aimed to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida state parks. However, the proposal to amend the Unit Management Plan
Commissioner’s Update on page 10
before—should you make some moves in anticipation of possible changes in policy?
Let’s look at the big picture first, through the lens of history. The financial markets have performed well—and at times, not so well—under Democratic and Republican presidents alike. And the same is true about which party controlled Congress.
While it might be an overstatement to say that decisions made in Washington have no effect on the markets, it’s not always so easy to draw a direct line between what happens there and how the markets perform. For one thing, political candidates often make promises that are not fulfilled, or, if they are, have different results than intended. Also, other institutions can have a significant impact on the markets. For example, the Federal Reserve, which controls short-term interest rates, can certainly affect many market sectors. And there will always be external events, such as foreign conflicts and even natural disasters, that can make short-term impacts on the investment world.
So, rather than making changes to your portfolio in anticipation of what might happen if certain candidates get elected, or even in response to actual policy changes, look to other factors to drive your investment decisions.
These factors should include the following:
• Your goals – You probably have short- and long-term goals you’d like to achieve. For your short-term goals, such as a wedding, a down payment on a house or a long vacation, you may want to invest in instruments that provide stability of principal. For your long-term goals, most important of which may be a comfortable retirement, you’ll need to own a reasonable number of growth-oriented investments.
• Your risk tolerance – When you build and maintain your investment portfolio, you’ll need to accommodate your individual risk tolerance. All investments carry some type of risk, but you need to be comfortable with the overall risk level of your investments.
• Your time horizon – Where you are in life is an important consideration when investing. When you are young and just starting out in your career, you may be able to focus more on growth, as you have time to overcome the inevitable short-term market downturns. But as you near retirement, you may want to consolidate any gains you may have achieved, and lower your risk level, by moving your portfolio toward a somewhat more conservative approach. Even in retirement, though, you will need some growth potential to stay ahead of inflation.
• Your needs for liquidity – As you invest, you’ll need to maintain an adequate amount of cash and cash equivalents in your holdings. Without this liquidity, you might be forced to sell long-term investments in case you have unexpected expenses.
In any case, when it comes to investing, you may want to pay less attention to what names are on the ballot—and instead “vote” for the longer-term strategies that reflect your needs and goals.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Member SIPC.
Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax advice. You should consult your qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
Contact us at (561) 748-7600, Sally Sima Stahl, CFP®, AAMS ™, 1851 W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 106, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Impact The Palm Beaches Announces
Start
Of $100,000 Grant Process For Local Nonprofits
Impact the Palm Beaches is seeking applications from local nonprofit organizations interested in receiving a $100,000 grant to create effective change in Palm Beach County. The 2024/25 grant process opens on September 29 and initial proposals must be submitted by October 25.
Eligible Central and Northern Palm Beach County nonprofits may apply for grant funding that supports their mission, programs, or services.
“As we kick off our 10th year, Impact the Palm Beaches remains committed to partnering with local organizations to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact on the communities they serve,” shared Lisa Johnson, 2024/25 copresident of Impact the Palm Beaches. Impact has set a goal of 500 members this year. “As our membership continues to grow, we are able to support an increasing number of organizations and initiatives, expanding our efforts to uplift communities.”
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit www.impactpalmbeaches.org.
Impact the Palm Beaches seeks to fund programs and projects that reach underserved populations and address or satisfy unmet needs, solve a problem, or create an opportunity for strategic change, can demonstrate specific measurable outcomes, and are sustainable well into the future.
Nonprofits can submit applications that align with any of the five Impact focus areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, Family, and Health and Wellness. Grant requests can include new or expansion of existing programs and initiatives. Impact also considers requests for capital projects.
“Impact has awarded grants that address a variety of needs in our community, including mental health, affordable
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of Jonathan Dickinson State Park (JDSP) to develop environmentally sensitive lands into a golf course sparked wide concern.
Local residents, outraged by the potential environmental damage, quickly mobilized. They reached out to elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels, voiced their concerns, and organized protests. In a matter of days, thousands of residents had signed petitions and coordinated protests. As a result, the outcry attracted attention from officials across the state, including Florida Cabinet members, U.S. Congress representatives, and state senators. These leaders called for increased transparency and urged FDEP to withdraw the proposal.
As Vice Mayor of Palm Beach County and a member of the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council, I was acutely aware of the proposed plan’s potential impact on the Loxahatchee River, a designated National Wild and Scenic River. Protection of water quality and lands has been a hallmark of our success as a county, much of which is a direct result of various partnerships between the county and FDEP. However, the plan amendment was directly detrimental to environmentally sensitive lands and water quality to the Loxahatchee River. Along with my colleagues, I penned a letter to the secretary of the FDEP, expressing our opposition to the proposal and requesting its withdrawal.
Advocacy empowers individuals to take action on issues they care about, fostering a sense of ownership over the direction of government policy. As an elected official, I often have the opportunity to hear from constituents daily through
housing, homelessness, food insecurity, job training, arts funding, hygiene, high school graduation, marine preservation, foster care, and so much more,” said Missy Agnello, Grant Committee Cochair. “We are excited to continue working with our area nonprofits to ignite change in our community.”
Impact grants will be awarded at an Annual Awards Celebration on April 30, 2025, at the Kravis Center.
Since its establishment in 2015, Impact the Palm Beaches has granted almost $2 million to local nonprofit organizations that are making transformational changes in our community.
*The three $100,000 Impact Grants winners for 2024 were the American Association of Caregiving Youth (Caregiving Youth Project), Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (Basics4Babies Emergency Pantry), and The Lord’s Place (Project Divert: A Homeless Shelter Diversion Pilot Initiative). Additionally, two $48,000 Merit Grants were awarded to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (for the rehabilitation flight cages for large birds) and Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County (for the program expansion in Central and Northern Palm Beach County).
To learn more about the Impact the Palm Beaches grant recipients, visit ImpactPalmBeaches.org.
letter writing, phone calls, public comment on agenda items, and additionally once a month during Matters by the Public. When individuals realize that their voices can have an impact, they become more involved in the political process. Advocacy and civic engagement are crucial to the health of a democracy.
As demonstrated in Palm Beach County, when citizens come together to advocate for change, they can profoundly impact
Impact members contribute $1,100 annually, which includes a $100 administrative fee, and each member’s $1,000 donation is pooled together to fund multiple $100,000 grants. The full amount of membership is tax-deductible. Impact grants fund the following service areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, Health and Wellness, and Family.
Impact 100 is a worldwide organization with more than 60 chapters and steadily growing. Their motto is “One Woman, One Meeting, One Vote.” It is designed for women who want to find an efficient and collaborative means of creating transformational change in their community. Women can become as involved as they wish in the process.
The Town of Palm Beach United Way is the fiscal agent of Impact the Palm Beaches.
their government and community for the better. Thank you for staying engaged and making your voices heard. If you’re interested in learning more about the Palm Beach County boards and committees that citizens may participate in, please visit https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/ABC/Pub_ABCReports.aspx. As always, please contact me if I can be of assistance at (561) 355-2201 or by email at MMarino@pbc.gov.
2024 Impact the Palm Beaches Impact Grant winners
Photo by Capehart
THE ½ PENNY PLAN
This November, Palm Beach County voters will have the opportunity to invest in our children, our schools, and our future with the ½ penny sales tax for education.
This dedicated funding is a continuation of an existing ½ penny that has ensured Palm Beach County is fostering strong schools and strong communities.
SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS
Dedicated funding for our schools
Independent oversight committee
Expires in 2035 and cannot be renewed without voter approval
½ PENNY KEEPS
OUR SCHOOLS STRONG
ENHANCES school security and safety
IMPROVES classroom technology and equipment
REINVESTS in schools and facilities
FUNDS capital and maintenance projects
UPGRADES the school bus fleet
THE ½ PENNY is a continuation of an existing sales tax rate for schools in Palm Beach County and will not raise taxes $
SCHOOLS, STRONG COMMUNITIES
Look for the ½ penny for schools on your November ballot
