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West Delray Residents Can Now Get Free Food, Financial Assistance Boca Helping Hands has recently expanded its services in Delray Beach as part of its plan to help more people across Palm Beach County over the next three years. This includes making emergency financial assistance and childcare funding available to Delray Beach residents, as well as launching the organization’s first pantry distribution in west Delray Beach.

Previously limited to Boca Raton and Boynton Beach residents, BHH has made financial assistance for rent, utilities, and childcare expenses available to Delray Beach residents in crisis through its Resource Center. The plan is also to expand the program to Lantana/Lake Worth residents.

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The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program at FAU Announces Application Now Open As National First-Generation Student Day quickly approaches on November 8, Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program announced its applications are now open for the Class of 2026. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

“First-generation students need a strong foundation of support and encouragement,” CoFounder Aubrey Strul. “Every day, we work to level the playing field and address potential barriers for these talented students, so they can focus on their education and succeed.”

The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program offers academically talented, first-generation, lowincome high school seniors the opportunity to graduate from FAU, debt-free. Selected students will receive four-year financial aid packages for tuition, on-campus housing, books, a meal plan and additional resources needed to complete their college degree.

Each scholar follows “The Path,” a 17-step program which includes wraparound services which support successful collegiate careers and post-graduate lives, including career planning, mentoring, and financial literacy, among others.

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Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has recently expanded its services in Delray Beach as part of its plan to help more people across Palm Beach County over the next three years.

• As National First-Generation Student Day quickly approaches on November 8, Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program announced its applications are now open for the Class of 2026. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

• Florida Atlantic University’s Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., associate chair of the Department of Integrated Medical Science, an associate professor of integrated medical science, and a practicing physician at the Marcus Institute for Integrative Health at FAU Medicine, within the Schmidt College of Medicine , provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.

• Florida Atlantic University and Northwest Community Health Alliance’s Community Health Center (FAU/NCHA CHC), operated by FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, together with the West Palm Beach YWCA, recently received the “2021 Community Collaborators Award” from Nonprofits First, Inc., the leading resource for strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of nonprofit organizations in the community. Nonprofit First honored this year’s Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations at an event to recognize their contributions for improving and strengthening the community.

• In collaboration with the Southeast Florida Library Information Network & FAU School of Social Work, the Boynton Beach City Library is offering free social services weekly on Wednesdays & Thursdays (10 am – 4 pm) to individuals on a walk-up basis. A Social Work Intern will be stationed at the Library near the public computers to help those in need of social services – directly or through referral – to address acute and chronic social services issues such as homelessness, nutrition needs, veterans’ services, senior services, crises services, and more.

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• The 2022 South Florida Fair will be “Rockin’ Robots” for 17 days January 14-30, offering its full-fledged traditional event that

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• Boca West Country Club has been ranked #14 of the Top 100 Platinum Golf & Country Clubs in the world by the Club Leaders Forum. Boca West was the highest ranked in South Florida’s Tri-County area and it moved up one spot from its ranking of #15 in 2019. Platinum Club status is the pinnacle of recognition for private clubs around the world and acknowledgement as a Platinum Club is the most revered in the private club industry.

• Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has recently expanded its services in Delray Beach as part of its plan to help more people across Palm Beach County over the next three years. This includes making emergency financial assistance and childcare funding available to Delray Beach residents, as well as launching the organization’s first pantry distribution in west Delray Beach.

• CenterSquare Investment Management (CenterSquare) today announced its investment in HSBC Plaza, a 46,000 square foot service property located at the welltrafficked corner of Yamato Road and U.S. Highway 441 in Boca Raton, FL. As part of its investment, CenterSquare intends to upgrade the facility and dramatically improve its presence in the market. Planned renovations, which will take place over the next six months, include new signage, painting, and landscaping. The enhanced property will be rebranded as the Shoppes at Yamato Corner.

• In their continued effort to fight climate change, the City of Boynton Beach has become the first City to endorse the Plant Based Treaty, a landmark international treaty and first of its kind to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis.

The Treaty aims to halt the widespread degradation of critical ecosystems caused by animal agriculture, to promote a shift to more healthy, sustainable plant-based diets and to actively reverse damage done to planetary functions, ecosystem services and biodiversity.

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COMMUNITY The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program at FAU Announces Application Now Open for Florida’s First-Generation Students As National First-Generation Student Day quickly approaches on November 8, Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program announced its applications are now open for the Class of 2026. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

“First-generation students need a strong foundation of support and encouragement,” Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program Co-Founder Aubrey Strul. “Every day, we work to level the playing field and address potential barriers for these talented students, so they can focus on their education and succeed.”

The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program offers academically talented, first-generation, low-income high school seniors the opportunity to graduate from FAU, debt-free. Selected students will receive four-year financial aid packages for tuition, on-campus housing, books, a meal plan and additional resources needed to complete their college degree.

Each scholar follows “The Path,” a 17-step program which includes wraparound services which support successful collegiate careers and post-graduate lives, including career planning, mentoring, and financial literacy, among others.

Prospective Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars must meet the following criteria: - First-generation student (defined as parents not having attended college) - 2022 high school graduate - Accepted to FAU for the Fall 2022 Semester

- Interested students must submit a completed FAFSA application to assess eligibility for Federal Pell Grant funds, commit to enrolling in 30 credits per academic year and agree to live on campus for all four years.

Developed by Boca Raton philanthropists Aubrey and Sally Strul in partnership with FAU President John Kelly and first lady Carolyn Kelly, The Kelly/ Strul Emerging Scholars Program aims to lessen the crippling burden of school debt and offer guidance to students who

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otherwise would navigate college life alone. A former first-generation student, Strul provided the initial $1 million investment to launch the program. He and his wife remain dedicated to working with the University to ensure the scholarship’s continued success and steady growth.

Since 2017, the program now boasts eight graduates and has grown to include nearly 60 scholars.

“FAU is an institution where students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed,” said FAU President John Kelly. “Education has been referred to as ‘the great equalizer,’ and I am proud that The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program is helping to eliminate education inequality for our state’s aspiring first-generation students.”

For questions regarding the application, contact Keven Allen, Director of First-Generation Student Success, at kallenjr@fau.edu. To learn more about the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program, visit kellystrulscholars.fau.edu.

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FAU Expert Speaks on COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children Florida Atlantic University’s Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., associate chair of the Department of Integrated Medical Science, an associate professor of integrated medical science, and a practicing physician at the Marcus Institute for Integrative Health at FAU Medicine, within the Schmidt College of Medicine , provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.

Drowos is board certified in preventive medicine, family medicine and medical quality. Prior to joining FAU, she served as the center medical director of the Riviera Beach Health Center of the Palm Beach County Health Department. At the health department, Drowos participated in the care of the county’s medically underserved populations addressing various infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. She also served as the director of medical education for the Palm Beach County Health Department’s Preventive Medicine Residency Program from 2009 to 2013.

Who is eligible for a booster shot?

For all adults over the age of 18 who received one dose of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine, a booster shot is recommended at least two months after that dose. If you completed your second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago and meet any of the following conditions you are eligible for a booster: age 65 and older, ages 18 to 64 with an underlying medical condition that increases the likelihood of COVID-19 complications (e.g. cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, HIV), are over 18 and live or work in a long-term care facility, homeless shelter, prison or other congregate setting, or are frontline personnel with additional exposure due to their job (e.g. frontline health care workers, teachers, supermarket staff and masstransit employees).

Are the boosters the same as the original vaccine?

The booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and J&J vaccine are the identical composition as the original doses provided. The Moderna COVID-19 single booster dose is half of the dose administered for a primary series dose. The Pfizer-BioNTech and J&J boosters are given at the same dose as the initial series.

Is it safe to get a booster dose of a COVID-10 vaccine?

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and joint pain. No serious adverse events or serious safety concerns have been reported.

Why would I “mix and match” my vaccine types?

As we have learned more about the vaccines, you may have a preference to receive one vaccine type over another. Mixing and matching also makes it easier to get a booster if you don’t have access to the original vaccine you received. There also is preliminary data from a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) showing that people who were boosted with a shot different from their original vaccine saw one measure of immune response, a spike in antibody levels.

In particular, J&J vaccine recipients who were boosted with either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna vaccine saw an increase in antibody levels much higher than those boosted with the J&J vaccine. At the same time there were no safety concerns identified with this strategy.

Can I get a Moderna booster if I got a Pfizer vaccine?

Individuals who are eligible for a booster shot may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. You may have a preference for the vaccine type that you originally received, or you may prefer to get a different booster. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations have been updated and now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

Can I get a Moderna booster if I got a J&J vaccine?

In October, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a J&J COVID-19 booster shot for all individuals over 18. The booster allows anyone who got the company’s initial one-shot to get an added dose of protection at least two months later, as well as a new “mix andmatch” strategy that provides the option of choosing another company’s vaccine as a booster.

At what age is a child eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is currently available to anyone ages 12 and older. The FDA has now issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to allow the vaccine to be administered to children between the ages of 5 and 11. After the CDC Committee on Immunization Practices met and made a formal recommendation, the vaccine is now available to this age group. Clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Moderna vaccine in children ages 6 months to 18 years old, and for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old.

Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women Florida Atlantic University and Northwest Community Health Alliance’s Community Health Center (FAU/NCHA CHC), operated

by FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, together with the West Palm Beach YWCA, recently received the “2021 Community Collaborators Award” from Nonprofits First, Inc., the leading resource for strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of nonprofit organizations in the community. Nonprofit First honored this year’s Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations at an event to recognize their contributions for improving and strengthening the community.

Among the honorees were Karethy Edwards, Dr.PH, APRN, associate dean of academic programs and executive director of the FAU/NCHA CHC, and Karen Chambers, DNP, APRN, an assistant professor, both within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

They received this recognition for their untiring efforts to mitigate health care disparities among women from minority groups with limited access to quality care.

“We are truly honored to receive this award and recognition in collaboration with our wonderful partners at the West Palm Beach YWCA,” said Edwards. “By combining our strengths and resources to serve a common purpose, our collaboration is helping to provide vital health care services to women in West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County, especially those from underserved and low-income populations with limited or no access to health care.”

The West Palm Beach YWCA, an organization committed to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, refers their clients to the FAU/NCHA CHC for health care services regardless of their ability to pay. Referred women are given free, quality primary care and behavioral health services, including vision and hearing screenings, body mass index (BMI) assessment and pediatric care for their children, when appropriate. In addition, center providers and FAU nursing students participate in outreach educational and health sessions on location at the YWCA centers.

“Individuals from various racial and ethnic groups experience many health disparities and outcomes such as maternal mortality or chronic health conditions that could be prevented or addressed with programs like ours,” said Chambers. “Almost one quarter of the population in the community we serve is uninsured and many of them have chronic conditions. We are so appreciative that together with our partners at the West Palm Beach YWCA we are able to serve as a lifeline for primary

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and behavioral health care for this population.”

The FAU/NCHA CHC provides pediatric services such as well-baby and well-child visits, immunizations, and screenings.

Adolescent services include physical exams, screenings, and education regarding high-risk behaviors such as substance misuse, sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, among others. The center also provides gynecological prenatal and obstetric services.

Other services include geriatric care as well as routine sick and health maintenance, preventive care and chronic disease management for adults 18 and older. Diagnostic testing and laboratory testing services also are available such as cholesterol and HIV testing. Tests that cannot be performed in-house are sent to designated laboratories for analysis with deep discounts for patients who are uninsured. The center provides medication samples to patients when needed. In addition, a social worker works with patients to help them connect with pharmacy assistance programs, from which many patients receive their insulin and other prescriptions.

As an American Diabetes Association “Diabetes Certified Education Center,” services at the FAU/NCHA CHC also include diabetes patient and family education. Nutrition education is provided by medical providers and incorporated into primary care visits. An RN health care outcomes coordinator who is a diabetes educator, provides individual and group education on chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.

These vital health services are available at the FAU/NCHA CHC as well as the Community Health Center at UB Kinsey in West Palm Beach, a permanent, year-round facility that opened last year. This historic area has a low income, medically underserved population.

Earlier this year, the FAU/NCHA CHC was the first university in Florida to be designated by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), as a “Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) LookAlike.” An FQHC is a clinic that provides comprehensive primary, behavioral health and preventive care to patients of all ages in underserved and rural areas. The purpose of FQHCs is to serve communities that may have financial disadvantages, language barriers, geographic barriers, or other specific needs.

According to HRSA, 30 million Americans or 1 in 11 people across the U.S. rely on FQHCs for care including 1.4 million homeless patients, 1 in 5 rural residents, 1 in 8 children, 1 in 4 uninsured, more than 1 million agricultural workers and more than 398,000 veterans.

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Let’s bring back the hugs. Let’s bring back the smiles. Let’s beat this pandemic together.

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CommUNITY Champions Practicing What They Preach The spiritual works of compassion/ mercy – especially teaching the faith and putting up with the annoyances of others – are very important.

But it is about time that more leaders of our local houses of worship examine their conscience to see if they are practicing the things they preach.

While visiting a local park recently, I went over to speak with a man and woman seated on a bench.

I soon learned that they were homeless and that parishioners from Cason United Methodist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Alexis Talbott, had just dropped off their freshly-washed clothes, a weekly ritual of the members of the Delray Beach church.

We had a long conversation during which I learned a lot about the life journeys of both.

Only a few weeks later while driving through the neighborhood, I noticed Live Fresh, a 29.5 foot-long mobile shower, in use on a vacant lot.

There, several members of Cason and St. Matthews Episcopal Church were on hand volunteering their time.

The air-conditioned trailer, which has private showers and changing area combination rooms, stops at the lot each Friday to help and restore dignity to the county’s homeless.

Cason, St. Matthews and neighboring Resurrection Life Fellowship became the new sites for a soup kitchen after the city ended a 20-year agreement with the Caring Kitchen, which served hot meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a city-owned building at 196 NW Eighth Ave. The city stopped officials with the Caring Kitchen after neighbors complained of public defecation, fights and people sleeping in yards near the cityowned building.

Now, this is not to say other churches are not doing great or remarkable things. However, most of them are doing it among themselves only.

I was further impressed when Cason provided transportation to KOP Mentoring Network after the transmission in the 20-year-old van died, leaving students stranded on the interstate while on their way to a class in West Palm Beach one night.

I reached out to several local churches to use their vans following the November incident and one agreed to transport them for $150 per trip. Another nodded yes. One issue: the van had no insurance although they had been transporting parishioners.

Rev. Talbott offered her van, which saved the year for the students. Each Thursday they travel to West Palm Beach where they are learning digital media at the Center for Creative Education.

As I was about to give in to despair, one of my peers quickly intervened. She encouraged me to join together and ask the Lord to raise up a generation of pastors who will lead this community

with integrity, compassion, godly vision and Christlike character.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Rev. Talbott shortly after she took over a few years ago and she shared her vision for the church and the community.

She has a big and bold vision for Cason, she loves the youth of the community and she has embraced this community.

Here is a leader who has been working in and outside the church to bring needed messages to the community, to bring hope and to make a change. Her commitment was birthed out of her love for God. In my humble opinion, Rev. Alexis Talbott is committed in her dedication to spiritual practices -daily acts of Scripture reading, instructing the ignorant, devotion, Christian meditation, community service and, of course, prayer.

We want to hear from you. If you know of a church that has been providing extraordinary service outside the church, please let us know.

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Unnecessary Fighting Leads to Failure!

Individuals who happen to occupy hostile environments, sooner or later come to realize that anything they say or don’t say, can and will be used against them.

This is so whenever it becomes convenient for the accuser to maintain his or her belligerence toward another!

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longed interminably to the disadvantage of all concerned.

Personal conflicts can easily occur.

Sometimes, simple misunderstandings can lead to major contentions which retard, and often prevent, permanent, satisfactory solutions. Sadly, this stems from personal pride and other negative forces operative among the participants involved!

Nevertheless, no personal controversy should ever be initiated and pursued, unless there is a predisposition on the part of the contenders to seek a sound conclusion, or reach a reasonable compromise, leading to a swift res-

olution! One must strive to establish an expiration date for any hot topic under discussion, any issue difficult to resolve!

When such is not the case, one contemplates two losers when both could be genuine winners! Prolonging any hostility tends to complicate matters because new issues are often added to the conflict, more fuel to the fire, when true reconciliation should remain the uppermost objective to be reached!In such battles, carried on with negative attitudes, no one will ever be the winner. Yet, both can be triumphant by swallowing their pride, abandoning their stubbornness, and by taking pos-

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itive steps forward in a reconciling attitude through dealing with the issues more creatively!

Everybody makes mistakes and, on that account, every person deser ves more understanding and forgiveness.

This applies to individuals in any sector of society, and to nations at every corner of the earth!Let there be peace on earth, as each inhabitant of this planet takes personal initiative in acting in a more proactive, peaceful fashion, both to avoid entering into an unnecessary fight, as well as in finding positive solutions to battles which need not continue!

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Palm Beach County Commissioner’s Corner There’s a lot going in Palm Beach County (especially as the pandemic releases its grip on our community). Here’s a brief update on what’s happening around our town …

Redistricting Process The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is currently working with staff to develop commission district maps based on the 2020 Census results.

All proposed map changes must adhere to a redistricting criteria such as population equity (with 10% or less variance among district populations). Other factors include compactness, municipal boundaries and preservation of the core of existing voter districts.

The public is encouraged to participate at the public and/or virtual meeting(s) or submit their comments online.

October 25, 2021: Virtual Town Hall Meeting – register here November 2, 2021: BCC public meeting to review conceptual maps November 23, 2021: BCC public meeting for Permission to Advertise an ordinance amending commission district boundaries December 7, 2021: BCC public meeting for the adoption of an ordinance amending commission district boundaries Some important information to consider: Between the 2010 and 2020 census, the county grew by 172,057 people, increasing from 1,320,134 in 2010 to 1,492,191 in 2020 (over a 13 percent increase).

Demographic statistics countywide are as follows: 57.34% white alone 17.59% black alone 23.45% Hispanic (of any race) 13.96% two or more races Census overview by commission districts Building safety update With the structural failure of Champlain Towers South in mind, the BCC recently received assurances from county staff that over 100 county building inspectors have, and will continue to, remain focused on responding to unsafe buildings, no matter the age.

With the next legislative session in Tallahassee set to convene in January, Commissioners agreed to defer implementing a reinspection program for high-rises to de-

termine if a statewide system of oversight will be approved.

Residents are encouraged to continue to report any perceived unsafe condition they observe to facilitate quick remedial action, where necessary. If you see something, say something!

Additionally, the Building Division recently sent letters to property owners encouraging them to conduct safety inspections for buildings 25 years or older, or waterproofing inspections for younger buildings, to help prevent future deterioration.

The BCC also requested staff further enhance communications with the public to encourage people to report structural problems.

Electric aircrafts coming to PBIA Electric passenger airplanes are coming to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)!

Known as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), these jets feature ultra-lownoise electric engines designed to travel short distances.

A lease was approved by the BCC with Ferrovial Vertiports Florida, a global infrastructure operator that is working with Lilium, the aviation company that develops and services the jets. PBIA is part of its vision to create an alternative transportation network connecting locations across Florida.

The infrastructure development will generate over $54 million in economic benefits for the county and create 150 jobs with salaries averaging $67,000 while reducing Co2 emissions by 6,000 tons per year.

The initial capital investment made by Ferrovial is $7 million, and operations are contingent on governmental approvals (i.e.

FAA). Operations are anticipated to begin 2023/24.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru The world premiere exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, recently opened at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, and it’s a must see!

The exhibit features one of the most stunning selections of priceless artifacts, including an impressive collection of gold, to ever tour the globe.

It also features a multi-sensory virtual reality experience transporting visitors back 3,000 years for an immersive journey to the ancient ruins.

Generosity and Our Motives Seth Godin’s book, Linchpin, includes a fascinating chapter on generosity, complete with some biblical history. But this brilliant marketer offers a different perspective on giving. He urges leaders to be generous, not with their money, but with their talents.He places people in three categories.

The first consists of those who desire only to be recipients. The second group is made up of people that are generous, but it is evident that you owe them big time in return. The third group is generous, simply because they love you and are concerned about your best interests.

As I thought about Godin’s observations, I realized how easy it could be to fall into the second category. We might choose to give away our talent or skills, but deep down we might be wondering, “What is in it for me.This is why the Bible affirms repeatedly that God is concerned about both the “what” and the “why” of our actions, including our charitable deeds and gestures.

As Proverbs 16:2 teaches, “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.”Another passage points out that although we might be fooled by external behavior, God recognizes what is going inside: “…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).Few people measure up to the standards established by manufacturer and inventor R.G. LeTourneau, a truly goodhearted giver.

From the 1920s to the 1960s, he developed and sold much of the first earthmoving equipment. Mr. LeTourneau became

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known as “The Dean of Earthmoving,” and was regarded as the greatest inventor of the huge machines that could transform the landscape. Even with his business accomplishments, however, his reputation for generosity was even greater. Using his talents to help others gave him much joy.

For years, Mr. LeTourneau practiced what could be considered a “reverse tithe”: He gave away 90 percent of his profits, and lived on 10 percent – instead of donating 10 percent of his earnings, which many consider to be a biblical “tithe.”

He happily watched millions of dollars flow through his business and into charitable work, much of it being used in funding extensive worldwide ministries to meet both spiritual and physical needs.2 Corinthians 8:7 teaches, “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us – see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” Despite his considerable achievements in the business world, many people might not recognize Mr. LeTourneau’s name.

However, even though he died in 1969, I guarantee that many people have continued to benefit from Mr. LeTourneau’s generosity. Numerous organizations and institutions he helped to support continue doing worthwhile work today. That, and not the machinery he developed, is his greatest legacy.Let me ask you some important questions: Have you examined your motives lately? Even if you are generous with your talents, as well as your financial resources, do you give for the right reasons? W h a t kind of legacy will you be remembered for?

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Boynton Beach City Library Launches Social Services Partnership Program to Help Community Members in Need In collaboration with the Southeast Florida Library Information Network & FAU School of Social Work, the Boynton Beach City Library is offering free social services weekly on Wednesdays & Thursdays (10 am – 4 pm) to individuals on a walk-up basis.

A Social Work Intern will be stationed at the Library near the public computers to help those in need of social services – directly or through referral – to address acute and chronic social services issues such as homelessness, nutrition needs, veterans’ services, senior services, crises services, and more. Appointments are not required.

“Students obtain internships ranging

from 3-9 months and work alongside a SEFLIN Social Worker to provide assistance to patrons,” said Georgia Brown, Coordinator for Field Education for the FAU School of Social Work. “ We a r e happy to offer this free service to all of our library users,” said Library Director Craig Clark.

“The service is important to atrisk individuals in need of an advocate to help them connect to available vital services.”

The Boynton Beach City Library is located at 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. To learn more about library resources and programs, visit boyntonlibrary.org or call 561.742.6390.

South Florida Fair announces 2022 theme The 2022 South Florida Fair will be “Rockin’ Robots” for 17 days January 1430, offering its full-fledged traditional event that its guests have come to enjoy at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.

Theme-related happenings that will be showcased throughout the 110th annual fair will include educational, robotic activities; interactive, strolling robots; BattleBots (as seen on TV), where competitors will operate their own custom-designed remote-controlled machines in a 40 x 60 foot rink; and robotics in agriculture, manufacturing and science.

Guests also will see larger-than-life robots up to nine feet tall.

New attractions will include the Rockin’ Robots Ice Skating Show in the Ford Theatre, an educational Robot Zoo exhibit, and a moving sand sculpture featuring 3-D mapping with full-color projections featuring vintage robot toys. Guests also can expect to enjoy all of the usual fair attractions, including racing pigs, livestock shows, live entertainment, exhibits and shopping. More

activities will be announced closer to the fair’s opening.

To kick off the excitement for the 2022 fair, guests can take advantage of “The Power of Gold Flash Sale” during the weekend of November 5, 6 and 7 only.

Those who purchase a $20 ride voucher online at www.southfloridafair.com will receive a free Gold Access Pass, which allows them to move to the front of the ride lines.

The value of pass is $12 MondayThursday and $20 Friday-Sunday.

The online sale of advance discount tickets also will begin that weekend at www. southfloridafair.com. Admission is $10 in advance for ages 11 and older and may be used on any day. The gate admission is $15 Monday-Friday and $20 Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for 10 and younger.

A Megasaver Package, which includes four any day admissions, two ride vouchers and four $5 food tickets for $89 ($150 value), is available only in advance and only at Publix through January 13, 2022.

Boca West Country Club Ranked #14 in World Among Top Golf & Country Clubs Boca West Country Club has been ranked #14 of the Top 100 Platinum Golf & Country Clubs in the world by the Club Leaders Forum. Boca West was the highest ranked in South Florida’s Tri-County area and it moved up one spot from its ranking of #15 in 2019. Platinum Club status is the pinnacle of recognition for private clubs around t h e wo r l d and acknowledgement as a Platinum Club is the most revered in the private club industry.

Platinum Clubs of the World 2022-23 elections are conducted by Club Leaders Forum every two years. Platinum Clubs excel in best practices and represent the standard of Excellence for the finest private Golf & Country Clubs and City Clubs around the globe.

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national panel of experts, historians and connoisseurs in a confidential ballot that is certified as true and correct.

“After coming out of a tough 18 months, during which we focused on the health and safety of our Members and Staff, staying focused on our connection to one another while maintaining the highest level of member experience, we could not be prouder of the prestigious distinction,” said Matthew Linder man, CCM, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club. “We are continuously focused on the goal of providing our members with a superlative experience.

This prestigious accolade is shared by our management team and staff throughout Boca West truly focused on delivering the unexpected.”

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Article 1 Palm Beach Dramaworks 2 2021-2022 Season 3

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by Michael McKeever A play that probes the complex challenges faced by the Righteous Gentiles who hid and protected Anne Frank and seven others during the horrors of the Holocaust.

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A lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination, and resiliency.

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Nine vignettes connected by time and place, the beauty of the aurora borealis, a touch of magic, and a spirit of hope.

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Tips for a Smart Holiday Shopping Game Plan (StatePoint) Health and safety, shipping delays and a constrained budget -- these are just some of the concerns that may be amplifying your shopping stress this holiday season.

A new consumer sentiment survey centered on the holiday season can help you know what to expect in the coming weeks so you can make a smart shopping game plan. The Sensormatic Solutions survey finds that more people plan to shop in-store this year over last and plan to get started earlier. Indeed, while 63% of U.S. consumers are concerned about shopping instore, this isn’t stopping them from taking advantage of annual deal days or visiting enclosed malls. In fact, 50% of U.S. consumers still plan to shop in-store during Black Friday weekend and 50% will start their holiday shopping before November, compared to 43% in winter 2020.

Despite many consumers indicating that they plan to hold fast to the traditional shopping experience, the survey also finds that a growing number of consumers are adopting newer shopping methods. This is in part because of the

convenience these services offer. For example, 42% of those surveyed say they’ll use buy online, pick-up in store (BOPIS) services for their holiday shopping, a 9% increase from 2020, and 44% say they’ll use curbside pickup, a 12% increase from 2020. Popularized during the pandemic to help people adhere to social distancing guidelines, these fulfillment options are great alternatives to brick-and-mortar shopping.

“We expect more contactless checkouts

and unified commerce services like BOPIS and curbside pickup this holiday season because health and safety is paramount,” says Kim Melvin, global leader of marketing, Sensormatic Solutions, which is helping retailers solve complex challenges related to consumer confidence, health and safety as part of Johnson Controls’ mission.

As you check all your items off your holiday shopping list, consider the following tips from

Sensormatic Solutions: • Avoid busy stores and crowds by starting your shopping early.

• Take advantage of annual deal days without navigating in-store traffic or risking online shipping delays by using unified commerce services like BOPIS and curbside pickup.

• Forty-five percent of U.S. consumers said store occupancy limits preventing overcrowding would make them feel more confident shopping in-store this holiday season. If that describes you, take your business to stores adhering to occupancy limits and practicing other safety measures. The good news is that businesses have a lot of tools in their toolbox. New technologies are helping retailers understand expected shopper patterns so they can implement in-store strategies to better service their customers.

For more holiday season shopping insights, visit sensormatic.com.

As we enter the second holiday season of the pandemic, smart strategies can help you get your shopping done safely and with ease.

Gifting a Puppy This Holiday Season? Read These Tips First (StatePoint) Thinking of surprising a friend or family member with a puppy this holiday season?

“Before gifting someone with a commitment that lasts well beyond the holidays, make sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice,” says Claire Komorowski, chief executive officer of PuppySpot, a USDAlicensed company whose mission is to make lives better by placing healthy puppies into happy homes.

Having introduced over 200,000 puppies to loving homes, PuppySpot encourages potential dog owners to make responsible decisions this holiday season and are offering the following Do’s and Don’ts to help: Don’t: 1. Surprise your friend, partner or spouse unless they’ve openly communicated that they’re ready to take on the commitment and can prepare for the puppy’s arrival.

2. Wait too long to start looking if you know this is something you and your family want for the holidays.

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Do: 1. Leave plenty of time for the entire process, you don’t want to rush selecting the right pup for you.

2. Realize your puppy may not arrive at the exact moment you had hoped for.

These are living, breathing animals that require stops and care along their journey. They are not a warehouse package.

3. Plan to be home for the holidays to acclimate your puppy. Be sure to consider what happens when the holiday excitement dies down.

Puppies need a great deal of attention, especially during their first year.

4. Use reputable services, like PuppySpot, which is authorized by the American Kennel Club and has its own independent scientific advisory board that collaborates with the USDA to ensure all national standards are exceeded. To learn more about PuppySpot and its promise to connect the nation’s top breeders to caring, responsible pet owners, visit www.puppyspot.com.

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West Delray Residents Can Now Get Free Food, Financial Assistance Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has recently expanded its services in Delray Beach as part of its plan to help more people across Palm Beach County over the next three years. This includes making emergency financial assistance and childcare funding available to Delray Beach residents, as well as launching the organization’s first pantry distribution in west Delray Beach.

Previously limited to Boca Raton and Boynton Beach residents, BHH has made financial assistance for rent, utilities, and childcare expenses available to Delray Beach residents in crisis through its Resource Center. The plan is also to expand the program to Lantana/Lake Worth residents and eventually to the other zip codes in Palm Beach County that BHH serves.

The organization’s decision to service the west Delray Beach community came from the area’s lack of hunger relief services. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the area south of Atlantic Avenue on Jog Road is considered to have low access to healthy food sources combined with low income and a shortage of nearby food pantries. As a response to the growing need within this community, BHH has added bi-weekly distribution at Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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the Pantry Bag Program, hours, and distribution locations can be found on BHH’s website at bocahelpinghands.org/pantrybagprogram.

The new Delray Beach service location will also become a fifth distribution site for the Boca Helping Hands Thanksgiving Box Brigade program, anticipated to feed a re-

east Boca Raton, west Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lantana/Lake Worth, and now Delray Beach. Since starting its biweekly food distribution in Delray Beach on October 5, the organization has served 129 families. There are 97 new registered families, and 33 are current clients who were previously traveling to further locations such as Boynton Beach or Boca Raton to pick up their pantry bags of groceries.

“We have been able to expand the footprint of our pantry bag distribution largely through the support of our partners in the faith community who have made their facilities available to us,” said Greg Hazle,

Boca Helping Hands Executive Director.

“We are happy to be working alongside Pastor Jules and his team at Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church to continue the expansion of our feeding program into Delray Beach. We hope our partnership will serve the needs of many food-insecure families in that community.”

Delray Beach Pantry Bag Program client Larence Winkler says the food helps him and his daughter. “Now that they’re closer, it makes it a whole bunch easier to get to. They’re great, the food is good, and the people are really nice.”

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Previously limited to Boca Raton and Boynton Beach residents, BHH has made financial assistance for rent, utilities, and childcare expenses available to Delray Beach residents in crisis through its Resource Center. cord 3,000 families in November. Now in its 17th year, the program provides each participant with a turkey and a box filled with all the ingredients needed to prepare a holiday meal.

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HSBC Plaza To Be Upgraded, Renamed To The Shoppes At Yamato Corner CenterSquare Investment Management (CenterSquare) today announced its investment in HSBC Plaza, a 46,000 square foot service property located at the welltrafficked corner of Yamato Road and U.S. Highway 441 in Boca Raton, FL. As part of its investment, CenterSquare intends to upgrade the facility and dramatically improve its presence in the market. Planned renovations, which will take place over the next six months, include new signage, painting, and landscaping.

The enhanced property will be rebranded as the Shoppes at Yamato Corner.

“We are extremely excited for the opportunity to further upscale a well-regarded neighborhood property that serves the Boca Raton community in so many essential ways,” said CenterSquare’s Senior Vice President Robert Holuba. “Customers should expect an experience that combines significant

visual appeal with the utmost convenience they have come to expect from today’s service providers. We look forward to growing our relationships with existing tenants and welcoming new businesses to the Shoppes at Yamato Corner.”

Existing tenants operate across the food and beverage, beauty, and health/ medical sectors and include CVS Pharmacy, MedExpress Urgent Care, Sage Dental, West Boca Veterinarian Center, Studio Salon Bar, The Studio Massage Bar, Dunkin Donuts, Jimmy Brooklyn’s Pizza Parlor and Gary Woo Express.

Douglas K. Mandel, executive Managing Director with Marcus & Millichap facilitated the sale on behalf of the owner, a private investor based in Montreal, Canada. Businesses interested in future tenancy should contact Nicole Fontaine (561.869.4350) or Leandro Pereira (561.869.4340) at Katz & Associates.

Boynton Beach Becomes First City to Endorse the Plant Based Treaty In their continued effort to fight climate change, the City of Boynton Beach has become the first City to endorse the Plant Based Treaty, a landmark international treaty and first of its kind to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis. T he Treaty aims to halt the widespread degradation of cri ti ca l ecosystems caused by animal agriculture, to promote a shift to more healthy, sustainable plant-based diets and to actively reverse damage done to planetary functions, ecosystem services and biodiversity.

“Food choices are one of the most powerful ways that individuals can help solve the climate crisis,” said the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, Rebecca Harvey. “Plant-based foods have a much lower carbon footprint than red meat and dairy.

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a week, such as ‘Meatless Mondays,’ is an easy way that each of us can lead a more climate-friendly lifestyle.”

In addition to endorsing the Treaty, the City offers many programs and events to help combat climate change, such as tree planting and giveaway events, free electric vehicle charging stations, an Energ y Edge Rebate Program and the Green Business Recognition Program, where restaurants can receive recognition by completing actions within the areas of waste reduction, recycling, energy & water conservation, and other green business practices. All participating restaurants offer at least one vegan or vegetarian main course option.

For more information, email harveyr@ bbfl.us or call 561-742-6494.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, “Year of the Tiger” at its Annual Gala o Philanthropic Support: JM Family Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has announced details for their Board Enterprises, Inc. o Japanese Garden Design: Hoichi of Trustees’ “Year of the Tiger” Gala to be celebrated at the Museum on March Kurisu, world-renown Japanese Landscape 12, 2022. The evening’s events will feature Architect who designed and created Moria spectacular program of dining, danc- kami’s six Roji-en Gardens o Architectural Design: Internationing, and music, highlighted by guest artist, ally respected Charles Calello Architect Donand his 17-perald Yoshino, son orchestra.

FAIA, and forFamed Grammer President my nominee, of the Moriand renowned kami Board of music arranger, Trustees Calello is one The anof the original nual Gala is members of the museum’s The 4 Seasons. most signifiU p o n cant fundraisguests arriver. This event al they will be enables the served signanon-profit to ture cocktails, raise the funds enjoy Japanese needed in orTaiko dr umder to continue ming by Fushu to produce the D a i k o, a n d award-winning, participate in innovative and a tasting of Jahigh-quality pan’s most preprogramming mium brands and events for of sake and which the Morwhisky as they ikami is known. view the mustThe “Year have items beof the Tiger” ing offered in Gala is Cothe silent aucChaired by Board members, Celia Turner tion.

A spectacular display of fireworks will Zahringer, Pat Gourlay, Christine Carton, herald the commencement of the eve- and Robin May. Major sponsors include JM ning’s program, with a solo music per- Family Enterprises, Inc. and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Caterformance by Mr. ing will be providCalello as guests are ed by Palm Beach’s served a lavish dinKen-Rose Catering ner. The Museum is The evening’s Inc. Décor by DEpleased to announce events will feature a CO Productions, that Kathleen GuzMiami. man, a contributor spectacular program Proceeds will to PBS’s Antiques Roadshow and a of dining, dancing, and benefit Morikami’s 4Es: Exhibitions, world-renowned music, highlighted by Education, Emoappraiser and auctional Wellness protioneer will conduct guest artist, Charles grams, and Expanthe evening’s live Calello. sion. auction. Ms. GuzGala tickets are man serves as Texpriced at $400 per as-based Heritage person, and table Auctions Managing sponsorships range from $5,000 to $25,000.

Director of their New York City office.

Morikami Director Bonnie White Le- To purchase tickets or to learn more about May and the Museum’s Board President the sponsorship and underwriting opporCelia “CiCi” Turner Zahringer will pres- tunities available for this event, contact ent the inaugural George Morikami Cul- Sharyn Samuels, Interim Director of Development at (561) 233-1516. For additiontural Awards following dinner.

The recipients are an esteemed selec- al Gala information visit: Morikami.org/ tion of supporters who have made a posi- event/gala Morikami Museum and Japanese Gartive contribution to the Morikami and the lives they have all touched through their on- dens is located at 4000 Morikami Park going generosity, and expression of their Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. creativity.

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CP Group Invites Community to First Tree Lighting of the 2021 Season at its Boca Raton Innovation Campus Holiday magic will “officially and brilliantly” ring in the 2021 holiday season in Boca Raton as CP Group (formerly Crocker Partners) stages its Annual “Community” Holiday Tree Lighting event on Thursday, November 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at its Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) on Yamato Road at 5000 T-Rex Avenue in Boca Raton. The free and open-tothe-public event offering an abundance of free parking benefits Spirit of Giving (SOG) and Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) – as done in years past – to help spread even more holiday cheer throughout the greater Boca Raton community and beyond. This year, WPTV Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle will serve as Emcee.

As guests arrive at the yuletide destination, they will drive through an illuminated “Snowflake Lane” into a winter wonderland of memory-making fun, festivities and food in countdown to the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree donned in thousands of twinkling LED lights and hundreds of ornaments. Fotoboyz will be on hand to capture and share all the guest merriment “live” on-screen through its state-of-the-art 360 Degree Photo Booth Video Experience.

Event Goers will also enjoy: Jolly Santa’s arrival in jubilant style with a luxury ride provided by Excell Auto Group/ KARMA Palm Beach. He will then make his way to his throne via a snowy pathway lined with lighted candy canes.

Meet-and-Greets/Photo Ops with Santa: Poignantly reflecting BRiC’s innovation and STEAM focus, Santa’s throne sponsored by ADT will be fittingly positioned in front of Rocket, a 30-foot polished mirrored stainlesssteel rocket ship that presides as the cornerstone of BRiC’s outdoor art gallery. Created by worldrenowned artist Hubert Phipps, the sculpture resides at BRiC as the area’s newest art-in-public places exhibit in collaboration with The Boca Raton Museum of Art. Both printed and digital photos can be taken with Santa while children entrust him with their wishes.

Santa’s Workshop, the place for holiday-inspired children’s activities led by sponsors ArtNEST Studios and Musikgarten with letters to Santa organized by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. This special kid-friendly tented area sponsored by Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton and ModMed will be decorated with fun holiday props and 4-foot tall Nutcrackers; youngsters will receive inflatable handheld candy canes.

The North Pole Scene photo op featuring snow-covered trees and a sleigh overflowing with wrapped presents sponsored by “Community Connectuer™” Kaye Communications PR & Marketing (KCOM-PR).

Traditional Carolers from the Florida Atlantic University Women’s Chorus directed by Stacie Lee Rossow will be serenading guests with Christmas classics Boca Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker performers mingling throughout the event

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Performances by the Boca Ballet Theatre, Grandview Preparatory School, Kids Musik Kompany and West Boca Raton Community High School presented by Nat King Cole Generation Hope. Food Truck Lane offering diverse yum-filled menu choices. With health and safety of utmost importance, Baptist Health South Florida/Boca Raton Regional Hospital is sponsoring and staffing The North Pole First Aid Station and YMCA of SPBC will be providing lifeguards and staff to monitor the lake area. Additional “Partners in Holiday Cheer” include: WPTV, Minuteman Boca Raton, Manning Technology Systems AV Services, Daniel Events, Grimes Events & Party Tents, Potions in Motion, and more.

Admission is Pure Giveback General admission is free with an unwrapped new toy or monetary donation to SOG, collected at check-in entry to support the nonprofit’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive that brings holiday cheer to thousands of children throughout Palm Beach County. In addition, eventgoers will be able to purchase a “chance to win” a one-ofa-kind “live” painting by artist Kourtney Cannon with 100% of sales to SOG. The SOG network creates alliances with nonprofit organizations by sharing resources and providing education to strengthen our communities.

VIP tickets are available at $50/adult and $15/child (12 years and under) that provide access to a 40-foot x 60-foot VIP hospitality tent where The Addison will be serving up its signature hors d’oeuvres and a lavish Farmer’s Tablestyle array of cheeses and antipasto delights. Two open bars will feature wine and cocktails provided by sponsor Republic National Distributing Company and a dessert station will be sweetly displayed by sponsor Cinnaholic Boca Raton.

A special “Kids Corner” will feature children’s treats and beverages. One hundred percent of VIP ticket sales will benefit the JLBR, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

“Hosting our annual community event at BRiC this year makes the seasonal celebration even more accessible to the greater Boca Raton community with its convenient location off two I-95 exits, thousands of available parking spots, and an abundance of outdoor space to accommodate the marquee event,” shared CP Group Marketing Director Giana Pacinelli.

Owned and operated by CP Group, the largest office landlord in the state, BRiC is the largest single facility office building in Florida at 1.7 million square feet. Designed by iconic Brutalist architect Marcel Breuer, the campus was originally built in 1969 for IBM and is home to the invention of the first personal computer. CP Group acquired the campus in 2018 with the vision of transforming BRiC into the technology and life sciences hub for the Southeastern United States with unparalleled amenities. Tenants include Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Kroger, ModMed, Canon, and Bluegreen Vacations.

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Michelle and Michael Hagerty Gift $8.5 Million to Boca Regional’s Keeping the Promise Capital Campaign Boca Raton residents and philanthropists Michelle and Michael Hagerty have made their third seven-figure gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Their latest, a $5 million contribution in support of the residency programs, brings their total giving to Keeping the Promise to $8.5 million. Their support is one of many other sevenand eight-figure donors to a campaign that has surpassed $212 million raised.

“Michelle and Michael Hagerty are deeply embedded in our mission at Boca Raton Regional Hospital,” said Lincoln Mendez, CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “When donors make repeated gifts to our capital campaign, it’s clear they believe in our vision for the future. We are grateful for their role in the success of the campaign and their demonstration of faith in our campus initiative is irreplaceable.”

Boca Regional serves as the primary teaching site for Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medi-

cine offering residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Neurology. The program plays a pivotal role in the hospital’s transformation to a tertiary academic medical center. Expansion plans include more than doubling the size of the space housing the existing programs providing a new learning center, conference room, computer lab, surgical simulation center, and much needed administrative and educational space for all three programs. This new space will help B o c a Re g i o n al recruit and retain top medical school graduates for world class training in Boca Raton.

“There is no substitute for quality healthcare,” said Ms. Hagerty. “When we moved down here, it became obvious to us that the hospital’s mission was inextricably linked to our passion to help bring the highest quality care to this area. This campuswide initiative is a spectacular step forward to realize that mission and our dreams.”

The latest gift from the family will be

recognized in the naming of the Michelle and Michael Hagerty Center for Graduate Medical Education. Previously, the couple made a $2.5 million gift with recognition at the Michelle and Michael Hagerty Courtyard on the northern tip of the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower and other gifts totaling $1 million to name the Michelle and Michael Hagerty Education Center at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute.

Michelle Hagerty is a prominent philanthropist and strong advocate for children in the South Florida community. She has been involved with various organizations locally in addition to the hospital, including Place of Hope, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and Florida Atlantic University, among others. Prior to moving to South Florida, Michelle worked in New York for her family business, White Rock Distilleries.

Michelle and her husband, Michael, have two children and live in Boca Raton.

“You can tell by the breadth and scope of the Hagerty family giving that they care deeply for others,” said Stan Barry, co-chair of Keeping the Promise. “That personal commitment is at the heart of all philanthropy, and Michelle and Michael define generosity better than most. They are wonderful people and we are blessed to have them as part of the Boca Raton Regional

Hospital family.”

The $250 million Keeping the Promise Campaign is the largest fund-raising initiative in Boca Regional’s history and is supporting its most ambitious period of growth and expansion. The campus redevelopment plans include at the centerpiece, the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower where patients will be welcomed in the inviting new Louis B. and Anne W. Green Lobby with plans for retail, dining, meeting space, a sanctuary, outdoor courtyards, and other conveniences for visitors.

The new tower features all new surgical suites and all private patient rooms exceeding the latest safety standards for patient care. In the current hospital building, all existing rooms will be converted to private in a comprehensive renovation of all patient units including maternity, oncology, and orthopedics. An expansion of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute is well underway with emphasis on neurovascular/stroke, central nervous system tumors, spine, and epilepsy/seizure disorders. The recently opened 972-car Schmidt Family Parking Facility will be connected to the Marcus Neuroscience Institute once the new tower construction is complete. Also underway is the new Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion with outpatient surgery, physician offices and adjacent parking.

FAU Celebrates 2020 Graduates With Makeup Commencement Ceremonies Florida Atlantic University hosted five special in-person commencement ceremonies to honor the 2020 graduates that were forced to graduate virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, FAU’s Student Union, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.

“The COVID-19 pandemic challenged us all in many ways and we missed out on

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a lot, but I didn’t want these graduates to miss out on this special occasion,” said FAU President John Kelly. “I know how hard they worked, and it’s important that they know that at FAU, their degree and accomplishments matter.”

More than 7,770 students were invited back to take part in the makeup ceremonies and more than 1,240 graduates in total attended.

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Delray Beach’s Horses Healing Hearts Inspires Film Boynton Beach Nominated for the 36th Annual Fort Lauderdale Offers Free Tire Disposal International Film Festival When Lizabeth Olszewski founded a nonprofit organization in 2009 to help children growing up with parental addiction and alcoholism, little did she know that over a decade later, a short film documentary would be created about her and her mission. Even more so, that the movie would be nominated for an international film festival.

Without Wings, a film directed by the acclaimed Richard Jackson of West Palm Beach, provides an insider’s view of how one woman’s journey of self-discovery led her to create Horses Healing Hearts, a one-of-a kind foundation that uses equine-assisted therapy to help children in South Florida. Click here to order tickets: https://horseshealingheartsusa.org/ event/fliff/ The film, giving an inside view of lives changed, premieres the 2nd day of the festival – Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at 3:00 pm at the Gateway Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. Without Wings additional screenings are on Monday, November 8th at 3:00 pm at Cinema Paradiso Hollywood; Wednesday, November 10th at 3:00 pm at the Gateway Cinema; and Thursday. November 18th at 12:00 pm (also Gateway Cinema).

“For me it’s important that the stories I tell showcase the best we have to offer each other as caring human beings. Liz and the team at HHH exemplified that by caring for the

youngest victims of substance use disorder.

I found Liz’s own story so layered & important in showing how the cycle can be broken

before a problem is cultivated,” shared Richard Jackson.

Founder and Executive Director of HHH, Liz Olszewski, was happy to tell the story of how the idea came to her but says a village makes it happen and the horses bring it all together to make it possible. She shared, “Horses have been healing mankind for ages. Just now, they’re starting to get the credit.

Equine therapy is so effective, insurance companies like Humana are now covering it. With

the emotional toll our society has faced these last two years, we are forced to seek ‘out-ofthe-box’ methods that work. Honest communication is the foundation, and if we can’t be honest with ourselves starting out – a horse will spot in a second.”

In addition to the 36th Annual FLiFF nomination, Without Wings earned nominations from another local film festival, an industry-specific national film festival, and is being aired on PBS’s The Health Channel from 2021-24.

The 36th Annual FLiFF features independent films from around the world. In 2021, more than 100 films and over 250 screenings will be held throughout the county. Special tributes, guest appearances, seminars and parties make this one of the most acclaimed film festivals in the world. First-time filmmakers have an opportunity to display their creativity and viewers have a chance to see some new talent.

Horses Healing Hearts (HHH), a 501(c) (3) organization, partners with horses to provide hope, empowerment, and healing for children and families facing trauma. In 2021, HHH expanded to serve individuals of all ages facing trauma and adversity – in addition to the youth affected by parental addiction they have served since 2009.

For more information about Horses Healing Hearts, or to donate, visit hhhusa.org.

Tire Amnesty Week will be held Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The City of Boynton Beach Solid Waste Division will pick up unwanted tires on residents’ regularly scheduled bulk trash day for FREE. Residents may place up to eight used tires (with or without rims) at the curb for pick up after 6:00 pm the day before pickup or by 6:00 am on the pickup day. Tires must be placed at the edge of the road, separated from vegetation, at least three feet from garbage cans and any other fixtures, such as telephone poles, mailboxes, etc.

Tires cannot be accepted from businesses, and no tractor or commercial tires are not permitted.

For further information, contact the Public Works Department at 561-742-6200.

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SPORTS Celebrating 250 FAU Games “To Believe is to Be Strong” That phrase was introduced to Florida Atlantic University fans by inaugural head coach Howard Schnellenberger in 1998. It was the legendary football coach’s mantra when he wooed community leaders, philanthropic fans and then-recruits as his dream of building a football program in “Paradise” started to come to fruition.

This Saturday, the Owls will look into the eyes of Hagerty Head Football Coach Willie Taggart as he prepares them to play host to Marshall this weekend, for the 250th game in program history.

And, as Taggart looks into the eyes of his gathered players, one player will look back with the wisdom and focus no other player possesses, defensive back Zyon Gilbert.

Since taking the field for the first time on Sept.

1, 2001, 817 players have practiced, prepared, and represented the FAU football team. But none more than Gilbert, a senior cornerback. Gilbert will dress for his 57th game as an Owl, missing just one opportunity to play in 58 chances, since coming to FAU in 2017 as a true freshman.

His 57 games played is the most of any Owl and his total stands at 23 percent of all Owl games played all-time. There are just four former Owls who have represented the university more. Schnellenberger and his longtime assistant Kurt Vanvalkenburgh worked the FAU sidelines together for the program’s first 11 seasons totaling 132 games, while both Jared Allen and Nexon Dovilus combined their playing careers with a coaching career that tallied 131 and 72 games, respectively. One other tops them all, Kris Bartels played for FAU from 2004-2007 (42 games) and has chronicled the Owls from either the radio or television booth for a total of 144 games.

Schnellenberger saw football as a rally point for a university where “mommas and papas” could return each year, for Homecoming, and show their sons and daughters where their parents met. He believed college football could be an opportunity for both young men to grow and for a community to rally behind.

Gilbert hails from the state of Alabama, a place where Schnellenberger cut his teeth under the instruction of Hall of Fame coach Paul “Bear” Bryant in the mid-60’s, winning four national championships. Gilbert was recruited by Lane Kiffin, who joined the Owls in 2017 after serving as an offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide, where he too won a national championship.

Gilbert knew of Kiffin but would learn to respect Schnellenberger, who not only founded the FAU football program, but oversaw the construction of an on-campus stadium which field bears his name, and where Gilbert has played each of his home games since 2017, including two Conference USA Championship games and two Boca Raton Bowl Championship games.

“Lane [Kiffin] gave me the opportunity...I came here to play a lot of ball and knowing that I’ve played 56 games and have had the impact that I have had is a goal accomplished. When you’re playing, you don’t even realize and aren’t thinking about a total number. I’m just playing every game like it’s my first.”

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Gilbert showed his belief and strength by moving 680 miles from home to live out his dream. He started four games as a freshman playing safety.

He has adjusted to five defensive coordinators and switched positions prior to the 2020 season. He chose FAU after his visit to Boca Raton and agreed to the position switch just as quickly.

Since arriving in the summer of 2017, he has learned a lot about Schnellenberger, who he was and what he did for the university, for the team and for the community around FAU. It’s apropos that Schnellenberger was on hand at the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl to present Kiffin and the Owls their third bowl trophy in as many appearances, while Gilbert danced and celebrated with his teammates.

“Winning the championship those two years [2017 and 2019] are my best memories so far. If I don’t remember anything else, I’ll remember winning those championships. That’s something nobody can take away from any of us. Seeing what it did to the community around us makes us want to keep doing it year after year.”

Gilbert aspires and trains to continue his playing career but has also heeded the advice given to him by his family. He will earn his communication degree this December and knows that he is well prepared for any job that may come his way.

“You learn a lot as a student-athlete. Good or bad, you take everything that you learn and review it for yourself,” said Gilbert. “You learn to accept both success and failures. So, the next time you get a challenge, you think back on the things that happened with the last supervisor or last coach and adjust and you just keep being consistent with the good.”

Schnellenberger dreamt of FAU’s on-campus stadium serving as the cornerstone to the university’s campus and worked to make that a reality. Gilbert dreamt of playing Division I college football and has worked to become a cornerstone of the Owls’ defense.

“In any defense, if you have good corners, it gives your defense a lot of flexibility and what the other positions – safeties, linebackers, and defensive line – can do. If you don’t have a good corner that always needs protection over the top, it takes somebody away from something else they could have been doing.”

Much like any building (or stadium), if your cornerstone is strong and built on a solid foundation, the rest of the house can be created.

“The pass game and coverage go hand-inhand. If you don’t have one, you have to have the other, added Gilbert.”

Gilbert’s success has gone hand-in-hand with the Owls’ success. No matter what his future holds, he will leave with the knowledge that “To Believe is to Be Strong.”

“Whatever you believe in, don’t let anyone take that from you. Be strong with your decisions. Be strong with your life. Believe in it and go get it, concluded Gilbert.”

Gilbert will leave FAU at the conclusion of the 2021 season with his degree in hand, two – if not three – conference titles, and potentially four bowl games under his belt. He has served as a cornerstone for the FAU program and has been instrumental in its success.

FAU Lands Four on All-Conference USA Women’s Soccer Teams

Conference USA announced its major award winners and All-Conference teams for the 2021 women’s soccer season on Monday. Florida Atlantic University landed four student-athletes on the All-Conference teams. The awards and teams were based off a vote from the league’s 14 head coaches.

Miracle Porter, First Team All-Conference USA, Forward, Senior Porter receives her second career All-Conference nod and first C-USA First Team award of her career. In her senior season, Porter was the focal point of the Owls’ offense, leading the team with five goals. Her five scores tie her for seventh in the conference.

Every one of Porter’s goals have come in key situations. She scored the equalizers against USF, Charlotte, and Marshall, along with the game-winners against North Texas and WKU. Porter’s 35 shots taken ranks second on the team.

This All-Conference honor marks the second in a row for Porter, as she was named to the Second-Team in the spring 2021 season. Porter has scored 15 points and tallied five assists in her career for 35 points.

Gi Krstec, First Team All-Conference USA, Midfielder, Redshirt Junior Krstec tallies her second straight CUSA First Team honor at the midfield spot. A consistent contributor, Krstec has started in 15 games for the Owls.

In the key victory over UTEP, Krstec came through in the clutch, scoring the game-winner with less than two minutes to play. She also assisted on Porter’s tying goal against USF. Krstec ranks third on FAU in both shots (24) and shots on goal (9). She

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has logged 1,236 minutes for the Owls this year. Over the course of her career, Krsetc has started in all 47 games she has played in and has recorded five goals with four assists for 14 points.

Amanda Martin, Second Team AllConference USA, Defender, Junior Martin also takes home her second consecutive All-Conference honor. She has been a centerpiece of the Owls’ defensive unit, one that has pitched four shutouts and surrendered only 15 goals in 16 games. Martin has only been off the field for 20 minutes the entire season, with 1,537 minutes played out of a possible 1,557 for FAU. Martin additionally received C-USA Second Team honors in the spring 2021 season.

Jodi Smith, All-Conference USA Freshman Team, Defender Smith records her first career AllConference honor. The freshman made an immediate impact on FAU’s backline and has not stepped off the field, playing the entirety of the team’s 1,557 minutes. FAU’s defense owns a goals against average of 0.94, good for sixth in the conference.

Smith scored her first collegiate goal in the 2-0 victory over Troy, doubling up the Owls’ lead late in the game.

She is one of only two Owls, goalkeeper Amit Cohen being the other, to play the full 1,557 minutes this season.

The Owls earned the fourth seed in the C-USA East. FAU will play Charlotte in a first round game of the Conference USA Championship Tournament on Monday night at 7 p.m. Florida Atlantic will serve as the host for the entire conference tournament.

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Panthers Volleyball Closes Out Regular Season With Win Palm Beach State Volleyball won their 11th conference game on Saturday, setting the stage for post-season play.

The Panthers finished 4th in the standings and await the details of their opponent in the District Tournament located in Lake City, FL, November 4-6.

Familiar names filled the box score on offense, with Dena Otte, Nina Vallesi, and Hailey Hart leading the way with 12+ kills each. Hart led the team with 14.

Allyson Crossland had an active game in the middle with 2 blocks and 8 kills.

Natalie Faulkner led the team with 42 assists and contributed 5 service aces. As a team, the Panthers tallied 12 service aces.

Darlenis Medina led the team with 37 DIGS. Amy Young and Lola Vidamour each registered double-digit DIGS. Medina finsishes the regular season as the state leader in DIGS-Per-Set. Natalie Faulkner also led the region in Assists-Per-Set.

Sailfish Claim Co-SSC Championship With 1-0 Win Over Barry The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s soccer team finished off its regular season tonight with a 1-0 win over the Barry Buccaneers.

With the win, the No. 2 ranked Sailfish take their record to 13-1 and 9-1 in Sunshine State Conference play. The win earned PBA a share of the SSC regular season championship as they finished tied with Tampa atop the conference standings with 27 points.

The Sailfish and the Bucs played to a tight opening 30 minutes as neither side was able to create many chances at goal. Both sides had plenty on the line as PBA looked to secure the SSC title and Barry tried to earn an SSC Tournament spot. It took until the 34th for the Sailfish to break through and score the opening goal.

Quenzi Huerman found Twan Nieboer off a corner and the defender rose above the Bucs defenders and powered home a header for the lead. The Sailfish were able to muster just two shots on target in the opening 45 minutes, but they held the lead after holding Barry to just one shot on target.

In the second half, the Sailfish got the better of the play as they outshot Barry 8-5 and forced the Barry keeper into five second-half saves. Albert Escuin got the start

in net for the Sailfish and earned the clean sheet with the conference title on the line.

He faced 11 shots on the night and was called upon to make three saves. While the ‘Fish were unable to break through for the second goal, they stayed on the front foot forcing Barry’s keeper into five saves.

The co-championship for the Sailfish marks the fourth SSC title that PBA has won since joining the conference full time in 2016 which ties them for the most during that time period. The Sailfish finish off their regular season with just one defeat in overtime while taking down three ranked opponents on the season. Despite taking down the Spartans 3-0 when the two sides faced off this season, PBA splits the SSC title. The win tonight takes head coach Brian McMahon’s record to 103-21-11 since he began leading PBA in 2014. He now has tied the school’s all-time men’s soccer win record.

The Sailfish season will continue next week when the SSC Conference Tournament begins. The top two seeds will receive a bye while the remaining four seeds will begin play on Monday while the Sailfish are slated to host a game on Thursday.

PBA Volleyball Knocks Off No. 17 Nova Southeastern The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s volleyball team pulled off the upset against No. 17-ranked Nova Southeastern on Tuesday night.

The Sailfish picked up a key 3-1 win, taking revenge over Sharks (20-3, 11-2 SSC) who defeated PBA (13-12, 6-8 SSC) the last time the two teams faced off on Sept. 17.

Each set in the match was tightly contested, including a 27-25 final set to seal the Sailfish win. The win is PBA’s second win in a row and second win over a ranked opponent this season.

Alyse Cundiff led the Sailfish attack with 14 kills, hitting .281 with five digs and two blocks. Jazz Schmidt was right behind with 13 kills of her own, hitting .273. She tied Alyssa Avitia with a team-high 21 assists, two blocks, and six digs. Avitia added six digs and one kill of her own to her stat line. Mary Morgan Formby finished with an efficient 11 kills, hitting .474 with three blocks. Amber Rowoldt tallied 10 kills and eight digs, hitting .300. Ally Smith led PBA with 11 digs.

PBA pulled away in the first set thanks to an 8-1 run which included five unforced errors from the Sharks. The run allowed the ‘Fish to take a 14-9 lead. A 3-0 run with kills from Rowoldt and Schmidt sandwiching a kill from Maddy Hooper gave PBA a 2115 lead. The Sharks battled back at the end of the set, but a kill from Anna Gregerson closed out a 25-21 PBA win in the first.

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five lead changes. Nova Southeastern finally pulled away with a 9-3 run to take the set, 25-19, and tie the match. PBA dropped the set, despite hitting its match-best, .435 as a team in the set.

Each team traded long runs in the third set. As the intensity began to pick up in the match, the Sailfish ripped off a 4-0 run with a kill from Schmidt, a triple block by Formby, Gregerson, and Rowoldt, and a pair of Shark attack errors to take an 18-15 lead.

With PBA leading 23-18, the Sharks battled back to cut the deficit to two. Fortunately for PBA, it held on to win the set 25-22 after a kill from Cundiff and an NSU error.

PBA was desperate to finish the job in four sets, having fallen in five sets in six matches this season. An 8-3 run gave the Sailfish an 18-13 lead down the stretch, but the No. 17-ranked team in the country did not go down easy. NSU began to chip away at the lead, and with PBA leading 22-18, the Sharks went on a 5-1 run to tie the set at 23. PBA persevered, hanging on to win the fourth, 27-25, completing the upset win.

The Sailfish out-hit the Sharks, .319 .194, the Sharks totaling 28 attacking errors to PBA’s 16. PBA finished with a 63 percent side-out percentage while taking advantage of 10 NSU service errors.

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