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Boca Raton Dentist Installed as President for Academy of General Dentistry

PBSC celebrates first graduates of the Human Services bachelor’s program

PBA Men’s Soccer Finishes Season Ranked No. 13

FAU Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens Schmidt Family Complex

Boynton Beach Announces Affordable Art Show

11th Annual White Coats-4-Care Scholarship Fundraiser Raised $600,000

St. Andrews Country Club Commences With $27.5 Million Club Enhancement Plan

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The City of Boynton Beach will host an Affordable Art Show: Holiday Edition beginning on December 2 through December 21 at the Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.). Admission is free.

The show will be open from 10 am to 6 pm on Monday – Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm, with extended hours during the City’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Dec. 3 (6 – 9 pm).

Forty-three Palm Beach County artists will showcase more than 80 pieces of artwork to suit a range of budgets ($25 - $250). The art does not exceed 18 by 24 inches in size.

Artists include: Tony Arruza, Martha Ashtiani, Sara Augustin, Bruce Bain, Suzanne Barton, Cocoa, Sara Chang, Raymond Davila, Adrienne Davis, Gregory Dirr, Mike Freedman, Nicole Gallucio, Shari Gerson, Andrea Goldsmith.

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Florida Atlantic University celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

• The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently installed Gerald “Gerry” J. Botko, DMD, MS, MAGD, FACD, as the organization’s new president during its Annual Meeting on November 21, 2021. Botko previously served as AGD’s president-elect and helped to lead the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Women Changing the Game presented

by FPL and Northwestern Mutual: The Striano Financial Group drew influential business and community leaders this week at Sklar Furnishings. The night of food, fun, and female empowerment headlined a panel of accomplished women who are leading the way in their respective industries. The annually event reinforced the message that women are a force to be reckoned with and are making strides not only in sports, but in all other industries as well.

• Generating a record-breaking $600,000 in scholarship funds to support the newest class of medical students at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, the College’s annual White Coats-4-Care (WC4C) major scholarship fundraiser was hosted this week at the new Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence.

• Florida Atlantic University celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event marked a major milestone for the transformational facility that plays a central role in elevating FAU’s academic and athletic standing while helping students reach their greatest potential.

• The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary by receiving a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County on November 16, 2021.

• After a record-breaking year of estate home sales at St. Andrews Country Club (at an average sales price of $2.8 million) and thus a significant growth in new memberships, the “Elite Distinguished Club of the World” and a “Platinum Club of America” is embarking on a $27.5 million enhance-

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ment plan to commence in April 2022.

Plans include a reimagined clubhouse lobby and ladies’ card room; a complete redesign of its Fazio II golf course; a total reorientation, expansion and reconstruction of its Lakeside Restaurant and its Aquatic Center’s poolside Café Blue and enrichments to its fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts and children’s playground.

• A Boca Raton couple was robbed at gunpoint. As reported by WPTV, the robbery occurred Dec. 10. The robbery occurred in the 300 block of Northeast Fifth Drive at 1:15 a.m. Police Spokeswoman Jessica Desir states that a resident in the home heard noises coming from the living room.

• Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University.

• Graduating with a good job is every college student’s dream, and Chase Skibitsky just made his come true. The new graduate of Palm Beach State College’s Engineering Technology program will cross the stage at Grad Walk Dec. 12 and three weeks later walk into his new job at Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC. He starts his new position as a CAD designer Jan. 3 at the company’s office in Chester, New Jersey.

• On Friday, Dec. 17, beginning at 5:00 pm, the City of Boynton Beach will host Friday Flicks, a free outdoor movie at Centennial Park in Downtown Boynton. The featured film, The Grinch, will be shown on a large screen under the City’s historic banyan tree.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

• The City of Boynton Beach will host an Affordable Art Show: Holiday Edition beginning on December 2 through December 21 at the Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.).

Admission is free. The show will be open from 10 am to 6 pm on Monday – Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm, with extended hours during the City’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Dec. 3 (6 – 9 pm).

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COMMUNITY FPL and Northwestern Mutual Boca Raton Dentist Installed as President for Academy of General Presented 2021 Women Changing The Game Dentistry

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently installed Gerald “Gerry” J. Botko, DMD, MS, MAGD, FACD, as the organization’s new president during its Annual Meeting on November 21, 2021. Botko previously served as AGD’s president-elect and helped to lead the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Leaders must have courage to address issues and make decisions on behalf of our members,” said Botko. “I believe the most important part of leadership is developing relationships, demonstrating genuine interest in our members, and getting to know them better on a level where it builds trust and collaboration on important issues that impact the organization.”

Botko has been a loyal, dedicated, and active member of the AGD since 1983. He has served in many leadership roles for the AGD before deciding to pursue his presidential aspirations. He served on the Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) Council for two terms; president of the AGD Veterans Administration Region 17; regional director for Region 17; trustee for Region 17; served two terms on the AGD Foundation Board (AGDF): served as president of the AGD Foundation; served two terms on the Communications Council; division coordinator for the Public and Professional Relations Division; division coordinator for Advocacy-Representation Division. Botko has lectured at AGD scientific sessions, delivered several webinars, written articles for AGD Impact and is a national speaker for AGD. Botko is a graduate from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), obtained a master’s degree in public health at the University of Massachusetts

and a certificate in comprehensive dentistry at the University of Florida. He served in the U.S. Air Force after receiving a scholarship for dental school. He continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve and was deployed twice, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He was a consultant for the Indian Health Service in Crown Point, New Mexico, commanded the 7217th dental Corps and lead the training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) & basic life support (BLS) for the entire task force.

Botko had a private practice in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was a part-time instructor at TUSDM, working with disabled populations and dental students. He was mobilized for Operation Desert Storm. He commanded the dental teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He had to sell his practices due to time out of the offices while deployed.

Botko was then employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and, while there, he served as the director/coordinator for CPR/ACLS training and Code Blue teams, regional faculty of the American Heart Association, chief medical officer (CMO)for a large outpatient clinic, mentor for dental externships, chief of dental services for the Miami VA Healthcare System, chair of medical records, and member of the Disciplinary Appeals Board. He also completed several research projects and lectured on hospital dentistry, oral cancer, HIV and leadership.

He is a certified transformational integrated coach, certified contract officer and certified Lean Six Sigma green belt.

In his spare time, he enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Botko is married to Sharon and has three children: Brad, Brittany, and Brooke.

The annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Women Changing the Game presented by FPL and Northwestern Mutual: The Striano Financial Group drew influential business and community leaders this week at Sklar Furnishings. The night of food, fun, and female empowerment headlined a panel of accomplished women who are leading the way in their respective industries. The annually event reinforced the message that women are a force to be reckoned with and are making strides not only in sports, but in all other industries as well.

Radio and television sportscaster Keli Ferguson of ESPN 106.3 and WPTV NewsChannel 5 served as emcee while panelists shared their stories, including all their business and personal challenges and triumphs. They also shared their current job responsibilities, sacrifices they had to make to get to where they are now and what it is like to be a top female executive in tradi-

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tionally male-dominated industries.

The panel included: Ana Hernandez-Ochoa – Chief Operations Officer, Capital One Orange Bowl Kristen Shaver – Director of Events, ESPN Events Brooke McKernan – Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Grace Kurian – Senior Director in Information Technology, FPL Verdenia Baker – Palm Beach County Administrator Guests enjoyed light bites and delicious drinks from bowl sponsors Deep Eddy Vodka, Chido, and One Hope Wine. Guests took home complimentary gift bags filled with goodies from Bloomingdale’s, OTG 247, Sklar Furnishings, One Hope Wine, Accessories For You and Notepad Lady.

The Women Changing the Game event is one of several lead-in events to the 2021 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl.

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11th Annual White Coats-4-Care FAU Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens Schmidt Family Complex Scholarship Fundraiser Raised $600,000 By: Joshua Glanzer

Generating a record-breaking $600,000 in scholarship funds to support the newest class of medical students at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, the College’s annual White Coats-4Care (WC4C) major scholarship fundraiser was hosted this week at the new Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence.

“Recognizing that raising medical scholarship funds is an essential mission, it was especially poignant and inspiring to gather again as a community after nearly two years of pandemic impact,” shared Co-Chair Bonnie Kaye, who with Kaye Communications (KCOM-PR) partner Jon Kaye has cochaired WC4C for 11 consecutive years since its inception.

With the average cost of a medical education reaching $250,000 in-state to $400,000 out-of-state, 80-85% of the College’s talented students require financial assistance. Heavy debt often impacts both a student’s choice of medical school as well as their medical specialty based on its income potential to repay loans.

“Scholarship monies raised through the annual White Coats-4-Care initiative give students the ability to follow their hearts, not their debts, into lifelong medical careers,” noted Co-chair Jon Kaye. Since its inaugural reception, White Coats-4-Care has raised more than $1.5 million.

This year Ann and John Wood committed $400,000 to support 10 medical students in the Class of 2025 as part of the inaugural year of the Robert A. Wood FAU Medical Scholars Fund. This visionary fund will support these deserving students through all 4 years of medical school. At the reception it was announced they will be doubling their commitment for next summer’s incoming class of 2026 to total $800,000 to support 20 medical students for all four years.

“It is because of the generosity and dedication of our community, we can continue to attract the best and brightest medical students from a diverse array of backgrounds, and deliver on our mission of advancing the health and well-being of our community by training future generations of humanistic physicians,” shared Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Interim Dean Sarah Wood, M.D. Wood reported that the college’s 11th class of 64 new medical students was select-

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ed based on both their academic accomplishments and humanistic attributes. “This wellrounded class has an array of talents, skills and experiences including competitive collegiate athletes in sports ranging from rock climbing to dancing, artistic talents ranging from graphic artists to pianists, fluency in languages spanning from Catalan to Arabic and Malayalam and diverse experiences ranging from a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to a software engineer working on artificial intelligence research. Because we strive to train physicians to mirror the communities they will serve, this class has it covered.”

WC4C co-chairs are supported by a dedicated committee, including Patricia Anastasio, M.D. and Thomas Mersch, Esq.; Melissa Azrack; Alisa Cohen; Lori Berman and Jeffrey Ganeles, D.M.D.; Donna and Joseph Biase, M.D.; Phyllis and Michael T.B. Dennis, M.D.; Bryan and Joanna Drowos, D.O.; Beth and Kenneth Garrod, M.D.; June Gelb; Bonnie Halperin; Arlene Herson; Beth Johnston; Allen B. Konis, D.D.S.; Deborah Leising; Natalia Margolis; Elizabeth and Stuart Markowitz, M.D.; Francine and Nathan Nachlas, M.D.; Lynn and Joseph Ouslander, M.D.; Ronald L. Rubin, D.M.D.; Constance Scott; Robin Trompeter and Robert Weinroth.

Launched in 2010, FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine is one of approximately 157 accredited medical schools in the U.S. The college matriculates up to 64 medical students each year and has been nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum. To further FAU’s commitment to ensure that the region will continue to have an adequate and well-trained physician workforce, the Schmidt College of Medicine Consortium for Graduate Medical Education (GME) was formed in 2011 with five leading hospitals in Palm Beach County. The Consortium currently has five accredited residencies in internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and neurology as well as four fellowship programs in cardiology, geriatrics, vascular surgery and hospice/palliative medicine. Due to the diversity of its students, FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine is ranked 24th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.”

To learn more about the White Coat Society or other gift options, contact Assistant Vice President for Development David Green, at (561) 297-4243 or davidgreen@ health.fau.edu.

Florida Atlantic University celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event marked a major milestone for the transformational facility that plays a central role in elevating FAU’s academic and athletic standing while helping students reach their greatest potential.

FAU President John Kelly; FAU benefactors Dick and Barbara Schmidt; Anthony Barbar, chair of FAU’s Board of Trustees; and other university leaders, community officials and FAU supporters participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony among an audience of more than 200 guests, officially opening the building to the public.

President Kelly said the complex is a landmark on FAU’s Boca Raton campus that will serve the entire community.

“We are extremely grateful to all of the generous donors who have supported the construction of this outstanding facility on our Boca Raton campus,” said President Kelly. “Our journey to complete this stateof-the-art facility started with the Schmidts’ vision to build a complex that would benefit all our students. Today, this vision is a reality for FAU and the community we serve.”

The Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence received initial funding of $16 million from the Schmidt Family Foundation, the largest single gift in FAU’s history.

“FAU has demonstrated excellence in the arts, engineering, the sciences, business, education and medicine,” said Dick Schmidt. “We all know about it, and in the coming years as we demonstrate our athletic excellence, the whole world will know about it.”

Located next to FAU Stadium, the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence houses several centers of learning and athletics. In addition to locker rooms and outdoor practice fields, the complex’s elements include: College of Business Executive Education Programs Approximately 52,000 square feet of the new complex is dedicated to classrooms, conference-style study rooms and an expansive atrium for networking and studying for students pursuing the college’s executive, professional and sports management MBA programs. The complex also houses 60 offices for the executive education faculty and staff members.

Bobby and Barbara Campbell Academic Success Center The 12,000-square-foot Academic Success Center provides FAU student-athletes with a comprehensive support program focusing on academic, personal and professional excellence. The center includes nine

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tutor suites, a career center, computer laboratories and two study hall rooms to create an environment that fosters well-balanced development and reinforces the highest academic standards and performance while providing the resources to prepare them for careers beyond collegiate athletics.

Avron B. Fogelman Spor ts History Museum A permanent exhibit featuring artifacts from the for mer Kansas City Royals owner and longtime Boca Raton resident’s private collection, this 3,500-square-foot space showcases the museum’s more than 1,200 pieces in exhibits that offer visitors an intimate and visual progression of American sports alongside vignettes of the country’s growth. The museum is free to visit and open to the public.

The Christine E. Lynn Sports Medicine Center Lynn, a long-time and dedicated benefactor of FAU, named the center to provide FAU student-athletes with an environment in which preventative treatment and postcompetition healing are at the forefront.

The center includes specially designed areas for pre-habilitation, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy treatments, as well as offices for training staff.

Eleanor R. Baldwin History and Tradition Hall As one of FAU’s “Football Founders,” Baldwin has been one of the university’s strongest supporters and has helped grow and develop FAU Athletics, and in turn, the student-athletes. The hall continues to do that as it brings together the Owls’ finest moments and helps foster the connection between the student-athletes and FAU. FAU gratefully acknowledges the lead donors of the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence: Barbara and Dick Schmidt and the Schmidt Family Foundation Eleanor R. Baldwin and the Baldwin Family Foundation Trust Barbara and Bobby Campbell Wendy and Avron Fogelman Christine E. Lynn and the E.M. Lynn Foundation Debbie Lindstrom and Bob Sheetz Cathy and Abdol Moabery FAU selected Orlando-based HKS Architects Inc. as the architectural and engineering firm and West Palm Beach-based DPR Construction as the construction management firm for the complex.

FAU Athletics is comprised of 21 intercollegiate teams involving more than 450 student-athletes, including cheer and dance. The Owls’ 29,419-seat football stadium opened in October 2011. Since then, the stadium’s field was named in honor of legendary coach and “father of FAU football” Howard Schnellenberger. FAU Stadium also hosts the Boca Raton Bowl in December.

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WW 2 Veteran: “Oh, how much time has changed” When state transportation officials were building Interstate 95 through Boynton Beach in the 1970s, they bought property on top of a segregation-era burial ground.

William Barton, whose 6-year-old son, Alton, was buried there, was not about to let progress squeeze him out.

“We had to put our foot down,” William Barton, 99, a World War II veteran said at a luncheon honoring veterans recently. “A lot of people were buried there, and we were not going to let them disrespect those graves.”

State and city officials ironed out a plan that resulted in the interstate narrowly bypassing the graveyard. Shortly after, the city officially recognized the wooded area as Barton Cemetery, in honor of his wife, Mary Barton.

A driver in the U.S. Army, Barton shared vivid memories of fighting segregation and racism. He told how while returning home from recruit training at Camp Edwards in Massachusetts, he had to switch to the “colored coach” on the train at The Mason-Dixie line to comply with Maryland law. A similar episode occurred on the bus from West Palm Beach to Boynton Beach when the driver no-

ticed a white serviceman sitting and chatting with Barton in the rear and demanded the white man move to the front.

The luncheon culminated a day of service where more than 100 volunteers braved the inclement weather to give a facelift to 10 homes in the Cherry Hill community, including some that were owned by veterans.

The Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County Veterans Build service event brought smiles to the homeowners’ faces.

“My husband would be so happy, just seeing this now,” Eula Smith said as she opened her door and saw her completed lawn. “They did a beautiful job.”

Members of the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and KOP Mentoring Network adopted the home in the 300 block of Northwest 12th Avenue.

They laid mulch around trees and did some other cosmetic work. They will return in two weeks to finish the sprucing up.

“Alpha Phi Alpha is proud to join Habitat for Humanity in helping honor these veterans,” said Demetrius Thomas, of the organization’s Omicron Upsilon Lambda chapter. “We are excited to

be here. We just wished we could have done some painting today but because of the weather…. We will be back to finish it though.”

Much credit to Habitat for Humanity in believing that every veteran family deserves a decent place to call home. The Christian organization empowers veterans through home ownership opportunities, critical home repairs and camaraderie building events, such as Friday’s build.

Barton, who lives in the neighborhood and is a deacon in his church, told the audience how, as a young man, Boynton Beach police officers harassed him.

On one occasion, he said, a patrolman ticketed him for speeding.

“He was drunk as a skunk, and he said I was speeding. I know darn well, I wasn’t speeding,” Barton told the audience. “I told him, ‘I’m getting tired of you bothering me. I wasn’t speeding.’”

The officer responded, “That’s what they all said,” Barton recalled.

Barton told his boss about the encounter. His boss, who was white, called the police chief A. C. “Boots” Carver to complain.

He elicited much laughter when he compared “back in my days” to today.

For example, he said when a white woman asked to take a photo with him at the luncheon, he gladly agreed. Still, for a quick moment, he had flashback of the past.

“Times have surely changed,” he said, adding, “You better believe it.

“Back in my days, I could never be caught having dinner with a white woman. You remember Emmett Till? Can you imagine what would have happened to me then?”

The battered and bloated body of the 14-year-old Till was fished from the muddy waters of the Tallahatchie River in Mississippi. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered on August 28, 1955, for having whistled at a white woman.

What was most alarming and heartwarming to Barton was knowing that the officers from the Boynton Beach Police Department adopted one of the homes and spruced it up.

“It warms my heart to hear that,” he said. “Back in my days when the police came up here, it was to take people away, not to help them.

“I saw where we have a black chief now,” he added. “I never thought I would have ever seen that in my lifetime. Oh, how much time has changed.”

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Creating Positive Memories!

By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. Every human being is either blessed or depressed by the memories accumulated in one’s mind. I suggest that for the unpleasant memories of the distant or more recent past, you attempt to delete them altogether.

You can avoid rehashing what serves you no good purpose except to increase your misery and distress. Just discard them, the sooner the better!

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day. Give attention to these and see how they can keep you dreaming about a possible repetition of those positive remembrances, or even surpassing them in the present!

In addition, I have a positive proposal: Create new memories, keep them alive, and allow them to influence your days ahead with the lessons they convey and the models they provide. Good things can and should be repeated many times; only what is ugly and unpleasant should be removed from one’s considerations and agenda.

If you are to create positive memories, you are to be at the “driver’s seat,” so

to speak. The initiative must come from you, and the creativity of what you produce must also originate in your mind and heart.

This may relate to your children growing up and the cheers that characterized their development, the places you went, the adventures you shared together, the photos you took, the videos you recorded, besides other special events of their personal growth whose details can be perpetuated in your memory.

Don’t forget also the good things which happened to you at any stage of your maturing, which you don’t desire to forget,

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as well as other kind gestures extended toward you in the course of your past years.

Allow these recollections to become a tonic for your continuing years on earth!

You can be stimulated today by your past successes, and those particular moments you experienced which brought you unique joys and life-impacting thrills!

These and similar memories are worth guarding permanently for their continuing benefits, and the fact they also offer you motivation and models to create new ones which you will wish to perpetuate as long as you live!

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By Robert Weinroth

PBC Commissioner’s Corner I am honored to have been selected by my fellow commissioners as the county mayor at the annual reorganization meeting in early November. As the mayor, I will preside over commission meetings and serves as the ceremonial head of county government for the next year.

Our county is experiencing a historic economic recovery! As of September 2021, the county’s unemployment rate was reported at 4.1 percent, below the national and state averages. There are more jobs than applicants.

Palm Beach County was recently identified as the #1 county in the state for growth.

This past year, over 31 companies have relocated or expanded in the county creating over 3,000 high salary jobs and $150 million in capital investment.

South County remains a top growth area with incentives provided for business expansions including ESports Play LLC and MPLT Healthcare LLC, with a projected economic impact of $98 million. Another new project includes NewDay USA, one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders, which is set to create 600 new jobs.

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) reports capacity (#flight/seats) is near normal levels and is recovering faster than the national average. Leisure travel is has rebounded recovering faster than business travel which positively impacts businesses such as hotels, restaurant and retail.

Infrastructure Keeping our roads and bridges in good repair and filling potholes remains a priority. To date, approximately $40 million has been invested with the penny sales tax on infrastructure, including the resurfacing of 1,000 lane miles and replacement or rehabilitation of 27 bridges.

Over the next few years, over $17.9 million will be spent on major road projects in District 4 including resurfacing,intersection and road safety improvements. Expect to see road crews on South County roads including Federal Hwy, Yamato, Palmetto Park Roads, Military Trail and Linton Blvd.

Additionally, in response to the boom in the construction industry, the Building Division developed an online permit submittal system, expediting the process for the industry which successfully generated over $2.5 billion in improvements for 2021. Daily, the division averages between 1,000 to 1,100 inspections and issues between 300 and 400 permits.

Housing and Homelessness Meeting the housing needs of our workforce is a top priority, especially in response to the increased costs of housing. To date, 2,574 workforce housing units have been acquired.

Of the 2,574 units, 60 percent are rentals, 13 percent are for-sale units and 14 percent will be met through in-lieu fees.

As of September 2021, there are 273 forsale units and 1,000 rental units completed or under construction throughout the county.

In addition, the county continues to collaborate with local agencies to address homelessness providing services such as interim housing, rapid re-housing and job training. The BCC has also approved $8 million in funding for a second mid-county Homeless Resource Center.

Budget For the past 11 years, the BCC has not increased the property tax rate and saving taxpayer’s money remains a priority for me. With the approved $5.9 billion budget for 2022, priorities will include housing, economic development, hunger relief and public safety.

Additionally, the BCC recently set the funding allocations for the $290 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds with a focus on water and sewer, broadband and cybersecurity, infrastructure and affordable/ workforce housing.

Hunger Relief In 2021, the Board of County Commissioners invested over $39 million from the CARES Act funds to support our local food system including farmers, pantries and food banks. Allocations for 2022 addressing food shortages is approximately $10 million (federal ARP funds). The county also supports the comprehensive Hunger Relief Plan, which outlines our strategy to provide a hunger safety net for our most vulnerable residents, including seniors and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Substance Abuse/Mental Health Substance abuse and mental health remain a priority with over $15 million allocated for programs in 2022. Some initiatives include a diversion program which provides treatment and support services to participants and allows them to a swiftly return to the community.

Other programs include supportive housing services to adults with severe mental health disorders and outpatient services to children and families. Another example is the ParksRx program which offers over 540 in-person activities/programs addressing substance use and mental wellness.

Transportation As a transportation advocate and chair of the Transportation Planning Agency (TPA), one of our primary concerns is keeping our roads safe for all users.

Waiting: The ‘Game’ No One Likes to Play Many of us find ourselves each day on the proverbial treadmill, frantically rushing to another appointment or the next deadline, refusing to slow down for fear of failing or missing out on some once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Patience is not a virtue we strive to nurture. If we wait, we suspect this fast-paced world will still keep moving, leaving us far behind.

People talk about the “waiting game,” but it is a “game” the vast majority of us find no pleasure in playing. We want what we want – and we want it now. Whatever “it” happens to be.

Some time ago I met with a successful business leader who admitted this. He told me that one of the hardest things for him is to “wait on the Lord.” Finding himself in a time of transition, he felt ready to move forward with the next stage of his career, but God would not release him yet. So he found himself in God’s “waiting room.”

Driven, goal-focused business leaders often struggle with waiting patiently on God’s direction, preferring to charge forward on their own. There are many reasons for this. When forced to wait, we feel no longer in control, like we are at the mercy of circumstances as they unfold.

We are action-oriented and think that waiting – pausing from frenetic activity – is a terrible waste of time and energy.

However, as we consider principles presented in the Bible from our perspectives as business and professional people, we discover that some of God’s greatest work occurs after He has commanded His people to wait.

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For instance, we read in Acts 16 a time when the apostle Paul and his companions were prohibited from going into an area that seemed very reasonable for them to enter: “When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to” (Acts 16:7). They must of wondered why, knowing the people in the region needed to hear the Good News they were so eager to present.

In fact, Paul was stopped twice from moving forward with his plan. However, he later learned the reason for the delay.

By waiting on the Lord and His timing, Paul eventually was able to launch a vibrant church in Macedonia instead. God, it turned out, had a better idea.

In Psalm 37, written by King David of Israel, we read passages filled with action verbs: “Trust in the Lord….” “Delight yourself in the Lord….” “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him….” Those are words we like to hear – things we can do. But then we read, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him” (Psalm 37:7). In verse 34 of the same psalm we read, “Wait for the Lord and keep his way.”

When we read such instructions, we want to respond, “What? Wait? Why can’t we just keep moving? There is so much to do!” Often we discover in retrospect that God’s plans and His timing are different – and superior – to what we had in mind. When you are feeling stifled by God, remember that He knows the beginning and the end. And our heavenly Father always knows what is best.

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Celebrating 60 Years Of Serving Palm Beach County Through Behavioral Health And Education The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary by receiving a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County on November 16, 2021.

Palm Beach County Commissioner, Maria Marino presented Dr. Fabiana DesRosiers, CEO of the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County with a proclamation recognizing the impact the non-profit organization has made on serving individuals and families through behavioral health and education since its inception in 1961.

For 60 years, the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County has strived to strengthen individuals and families by offering professional, affordable, and accessible behavioral health and psychoeducational services to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable residents in Palm Beach County.

Their philosophy is to help families

deal with difficult mental health issues, heal from their lived traumas, and improve their lives. The center’s programs have supported those most in need, including at-risk pregnant mothers, victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse, parents struggling with childrearing issues, couples in unhealthy relationships, homeless families and individuals dealing with g rief, depression, substance abuse and other forms of mental illness.

“The center’s services advance the belief that stronger families create stronger communities that thrive.

We are honored to serve our community and be recognized by the Palm Beach County Commission for the quality services we continue to offer.” said Dr. Fabiana DesRosiers.

To learn more or to make a tax-deductible donation to the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. visit https://ctrfam.org/.

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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 USDA-licensed 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.

3. Try and cut costs. Healthy, wellbred puppies can be expensive. If you see something that seems too good to be true, it probably is.

4. Expect a puppy to arrive fullytrained and well-behaved. Puppies can be

mischievous and require a lot of time and attention.

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 re-

quire 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.

While there is perhaps no more joyful holiday surprise than a puppy, this is one gift that should never be given lightly. By weighing the decision carefully, you can ensure that a puppy’s new home is their fur-ever home.

65 Or Older? It’s Time to Assess the Risk of Pneumococcal Pneumonia (StatePoint) Now, more than ever, you’re likely acutely aware of the importance of helping protect your lung health.

As you return to doing the things you love, it’s essential to understand the risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, a potentially serious lung infection that can strike anyone at any time.

Older adults are at greater risk of serious illness and death resulting from pneumococcal pneumonia compared to younger adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To give you the facts you need to help protect yourself, the American Lung Association is partnering with Pfizer to raise awareness about the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia for adults 65 and older.

An Overview When words begin with “pneumo” it means related to the lungs, and a pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs, which you can get from bacteria, viruses or fungi. This infection causes the air sacs in your lungs to fill with fluid or pus, which makes the gas exchange that supplies your body with oxygen more difficult. It also can result in a host of uncomfortable and potentially serious symptoms.

Pneumococcal pneumonia, the most common type of bacterial pneumonia, is caused by bacteria that can be spread through coughing and close contact with an infected person. Common symptoms include high fever, excessive sweating, shaking chills, coughing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and chest pain.

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Certain symptoms, such as cough and fatigue, can appear quickly and without warning and severe cases can lead to hospitalization and even be potentially life threatening.

Risk Factors and Protection

The immune system naturally weakens with age, making age a risk factor regardless of health status.

“Even healthy adults aged 65 and older are over 10 times more likely to be hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia

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than those aged 18-49,” says Albert Rizzo, MD, chief medical officer, American Lung Association. “If you also live with a chronic lung disease like COPD, asthma, diabetes or chronic heart disease, you face a greater risk.”

Dr. Rizzo speaks on behalf of the American Lung Association when he encourages all adults 65 and older to speak with their doctor about vaccination. But he knows all too well that there are disparities among who is most likely to be protected against this potentially serious lung infection. While the overall vaccination rate among adults 65 and older was 59% in 2017, only 42% of Latino/Hispanic individuals were vaccinated. And with only 45% percent of Black adults and 56% of Asian adults vaccinated, the gap in coverage has potentially serious consequences for communities of color.

Additionally, Latino and Black Americans are at greater risk of developing chronic health conditions such as asthma and diabetes compared to white Americans, which further increases their risk of getting pneumococcal pneumonia.

If you are 65 or older, talk to your healthcare provider about pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination, which is available at many doctor’s offices and local pharmacies. You can also learn more at Lung.org/ pneumococcal, where you can take a free personal risk assessment quiz.

Don’t ignore pneumococcal pneumonia. Get the facts you need to help protect yourself.

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St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton Commences With $27.5 Million Club Enhancement Plan After a record-breaking year of estate home sales at St. Andrews Country Club (at an average sales price of $2.8 million) and thus a significant growth in new memberships, the “Elite Distinguished Club of the World” and a “Platinum Club of America” is embarking on a $27.5 million enhancement plan to commence in April 2022. Plans include a reimagined clubhouse lobby and ladies’ card room; a complete redesign of its Fazio II golf course; a total reorientation, expansion and reconstruction of its Lakeside Restaurant and its Aquatic Center’s poolside Café Blue and enrichments to its fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts and children’s playground.

According to St. Andrews Country Club COO/General Manager Club Rick Dente, the Club tapped the expertise of world-class architects and design firms with impeccable reputations and extensive experience with top tier clubs for Phase 1: Architecture Firm: Peacock + Lewis, Interior Design Firm: Pembroke & Ives and Golf Course Architect: Kipp Schulties. The enhancement plan completion is anticipated for late Fall 2023.

“As an award-winning premier private country club community that sets excellence as its success barometer, St. Andrews continues to envision and innovate to embrace the evolving lifestyle and club trends

and exceed member expectations,” added St. Andrews Country Club Board of Governors President Artie Grossbard.

Enhancement Begins with a New Warm Clubhouse Welcome Contemporary furnishings will be custom designed to suit the new Club aesthetic and fit the space; soft natural materials will add warmth.

Detailed ceiling coffers will be illuminated with soft-indirect lighting to create the illusion of the ceiling floating above.

Downlights will be arranged to create pools of light that highlight the furnishings. Accent lighting will showcase the architecture and enhance the decor. New impact-resistant windows throughout the facility will also improve the Clubhouse structure to protect against hurricanes, reduce exterior noise and reduce heat.

In addition to the lobby enhancement,

Dente reports that the new and renewed facilities and amenities will also include: An All-New Lakeside Dining Venue: Exuding a modern feel with floor-to-ceiling windows and relaxed atmosphere, this venue will be completely reorganized and reconstructed. Designed as a place where members can wind down from a day of high-energy activities while enjoying a spirited sports bar setting, the Lakeside Restaurant will expand into a spacious new 11,000-square-foot restaurant – offering additional indoor, bar and outdoor seating.

The redesign offers an abundance of natural light and open views with Nano folding glass doors that fully retract for a seamless continuity for an iconic indoor/outdoor open-air experience. The dining area, lined with the warmth of natural materials, will feature sweeping panoramic open views of the lake and golf vistas.

Redesign of its Fazio II Golf Course: Transformed with new innovative concepts, the total reorientation and reconstruction of this championship course will improve playability as well as the aesthetics. With additional lush landscaping and the planting of “Celebration” grasses for best feel and playability, all 18 holes will be redesigned with the most dramatic changes showcased on holes #2, #10 and #13.

A New Pavilion-style Café Blue: En-

hancements include a new open-air Café Blue that will sport a modern structured pool pavilion for poolside dining underneath a modulating louvered pergola cooled by ceiling fans and unobstructed views of the lakes and fairways.

A new convenient poolside walk-up window will provide members and guests the ability to enjoy freshly grilled sandwiches, kid-friendly fare, and creative tropical libations poolside.

“Best Use” Reorganization and Refresh of its free-standing Fitness Center: With wellness a member priority, the fitness center at SACC continually evolves to address the growing demand and changing fitness trends. To maximize the best use of its 20,000-square-foot, two-story freestanding facility, it will be relocating several components and its functional training area will be expanded to accommodate additional personalized physical training options. New training equipment designed to challenge and develop different muscle groups for better overall physical performance will be added to its roster of fitness: stretching zone, aerobics room, mind-body practices, spinning, Pilates studios, steam rooms, saunas and relaxation room. In addition to new flooring, enhanced lighting and ceiling fans, both men’s and ladies’ restrooms will be refreshed to tie into the new décor.

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By: Lauren Do Nascimento A Boca Raton couple was robbed at gunpoint.

As reported by WPTV, the robbery occurred Dec. 10.

The robbery occurred in the 300 block of Northeast Fifth Drive at 1:15 a.m.

Police Spokeswoman Jessica Desir states that a resident in the home heard noises coming from the living room.

When the resident went to investigate, he found two men who held him at gunpoint and demanded money.

Police state that the resident gave the robbers money, but the intruders demanded more and invaded the bedroom.

One of the intruders placed a hand

on the victim’s wife and a struggle ensued.

Both victims were repeatedly punched by the robbers, causing injuries.

The intruders fled the scene through the back of the home with cash, various pieces of jewelry and a purse.

Police state that at least two children were sleeping in their bedrooms at the time of the robbery but did not witness it.

The robbers were described to be about 5-foot-11 and wearing black masks. Police also state that one intruder was wearing a white shirt and had short curly hair. The other person was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

Police are asking anyone who has information on the incident to contact Detective Scott Hanley at (561)–338-1344.

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FAU Study Reveals Gaps in Florida’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout By: Paul Owers

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Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University.

The study, published in the Health Affairs journal, explored the vaccine rollout at Publix Super Markets across Florida during January. At the time, state officials cited the Lakeland-based grocery giant’s large Florida footprint and said the chain was better prepared for the assignment than other retailers.

The researchers analyzed 974 Florida ZIP codes from the 2019 census that offered data on education levels, ethnicity, race and other demographic trends.

Spatial clustering analysis of Publix vaccination sites per 100,000 people found greater vaccine availability in moderately populated areas where residents were significantly older, richer and whiter than in “cold spots,” or areas of lower vaccine availability.

The study revealed cold spots existed mostly in low and high population density areas, with a higher proportion of those cold spots containing Hispanic residents and a higher number of single-parent households, such as inner-city Miami-Dade County and inland rural regions of Florida.

In addition, the study showed stronger associations between the number of vaccination sites in a ZIP code and race and ethnicity and a weaker association with percentage of residents at or below the poverty line.

“The goal is to provide equal vaccine access to all,” said Jennifer Attonito, Ph.D., the study’s lead author and an instructor of health administration in FAU’s College

of Business. “Granted, this vaccine distribution was a rapid response, but it’s important to look at financial means, internet access and transportation issues so that we are better prepared for future public health emergencies.”

Initial vaccine priority was given to residents 65 and older living in long-term care facilities, frontline health workers and seniors in the general population. In early January, Publix became the first retail pharmacy to offer vaccinations in Florida, the third most-populous state, with more than 21.4 million residents.

Attonito worked on the study with George Luck, M.D., and Mario Jacomino, M.D., both associate professors in FAU’s College of Medicine; FAU students Keren Fishman and Maral Darya; and Whitney Van Arsdale, a biological scientist for the Florida Department of Health in West Palm Beach.

“Although there were sociodemographic disparities during the initial vaccine rollout, our study shows that Florida’s most vulnerable population, adults 65 and older, had a head start on getting immunized against COVID-19 because mounting evidence at that time showed that they were at greatest risk of experiencing severe illness, hospitalization or potentially dying from the disease,” said Luck, director of professional education at FAU’s Simulation Center in the Schmidt College of Medicine.

But while Publix has more than 800 stores in the Sunshine State, only 23 of Florida’s 67 counties were offering COVID-19 vaccines as of February, the study noted.

Early research shows that COVID-19 may cause more significant health issues for traditionally marginalized groups, “which makes equal vaccination distribution of paramount importance,” the study stated.

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OBITUARY George J. Helwig - October 25, 2021 George J. Helwig, age 86 of Boca Raton, FL entered into eternal peace with his family by his side at Bridgeport Hospital on October 25, 2021. George was born July 19, 1935 in Woodside Queens, NY to the late George B. Helwig and Florence Murphy. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Ronald.

George attended NY city public schools where he excelled in the visual arts, especially painting and drawing.

After graduating high school, he joined NBC studios doing graphic design on many of their sets. A few years later, he started taking courses at night at Columbia University while working during the day, graduating in 1962.

While at Columbia, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth and would later marry her in 1963. After graduating Columbia University, George started a new career path, working for Peat Marwick in their Financial Services advisory practice

which led him to what he later called his dream job. George joined Swiss American Securities Inc. and rose to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer.

There he led the expansion of the companies trading and technology divisions and presence in various stock markets such as NYSE and AMEX. In his retirement, George went back to painting, reading about history, golfing and travelling. He had a passion for his family and enjoyed many trips with his children and grandchildren that included cruises along with various family vacations across the United States. He is survived by his cherished wife, Elizabeth along with his children George and his wife Lisa, Andrew and with his wife Susan and Kathryn and her husband Jeff. He also leaves behind his seven beloved grandchildren Ryan, Samantha, Matthew, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Brendon and Logan along with many nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth (Betty) Helwig – November 3, 2021 Elizabeth J. Helwig, age 80 of Boca Raton, FL entered into eternal peace with her family by her side at Bridgeport Hospital on November 3, 2021. Elizabeth was born March 2, 1941 in Bronx, NY to the late Ann McLaughlin. She was predeceased by her sister, Maryann along with brothers Charles, Robert and John. Elizabeth was also predeceased by her husband of 58years, George J Helwig.

After graduating High School early at the age of 16, Elizabeth worked in the bursar office of Columbia University where she took free classes, mostly at night. There Elizabeth met her future husband, George, who affectionately called her “Betty”. After marriage in 1963, Elizabeth went to work for Time Life Inc. as an Executive Secretary for their Life Magazine division.

Elizabeth gave up her career to raise three children and encouraged all three to pursue college degrees, something she felt was very im-

portant. Elizabeth also supported her husband, George and often went on business trips with him to help organize after work functions. She was also a savvy investor who helped all of her children set up accounts to start planning for financial independence.

After her husband George retired, they relocated to just outside of Ashville, North Carolina and built a beautiful home where the family could gather at the holidays. Eventually, Elizabeth and her husband moved to Boca Raton FL where they enjoyed the winters by the ocean and summers in Connecticut. Elizabeth was happiest near the beach and loved the ocean air.

Elizabeth is survived by her children George and his wife Lisa, Andrew and with his wife Susan and Kathryn and her husband Jeff. She also leaves behind her seven beloved grandchildren - Ryan, Samantha, Matthew, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Brendon and Logan along with many nieces and nephews.

Sky’s the limit for Palm Beach State Engineering Technology graduate Graduating with a good job is every college student’s dream, and Chase Skibitsky just made his come true. The new graduate of Palm Beach State College’s Engineering Technology program will cross the stage at Grad Walk Dec. 12 and three weeks later walk into his new job at Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC. He starts his new position as a CAD designer Jan. 3 at the company’s office in Chester, New Jersey.

“I’m very excited. I’ve been working very hard for this moment, so I’m carefree right now,” Skibitsky said.

Carefree because after working different full-time jobs, including as a waiter, and going to school part time, he’s earned an Associate in Science degree that opened the door to the new career he envisioned. Before starting the Engineering Technology program in 2016, Skibitsky, 25, had never used AutoCAD, the leading computer-aided design and drafting software application.

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a way that will help PBSC prepare for and prevent damage from tropical storms and hurricanes.

The project grew out of a collegebased mentorship with Bob Priolo, PBSC’s facilities director. A professional engineer, he had volunteered to work with the Engineering Technology students.

Coincidently, Priolo was embarking on the annual FEMA requirement to do a prehurricane conditions survey of each campus. His team usually goes around with cameras or shoots video, but the use of drones is becoming increasingly popular. He mentioned to Skibitsky that aerial mapping of the campuses was a real need for his department, and Skibitsky took the project and ran with it.

“I was just very impressed with Chase’s ability to listen but then also provide good ideas and follow through,” Priolo said. “He literally made it happen, and that proactive thinking is going to take him a long way.

He’s a super young man.”

At Engineering Technology Capstone Project Presentation and Expo, Chase Skibitsky presented his work to an audience of business partners, faculty, friends and family. Click image to see more photos of the

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The project was also an opportunity to involve KEITH, the Pompano Beachbased firm offering civil engineering and surveying services, where Skibitsky was doing a paid internship. KEITH had recently acquired a surveying drone and wanted to test it. Working with drone pilot Pablo Dominguez, a senior surveyor technician III at KEITH, Skibitsky got aerial photos of the Boca Raton campus and then used the photos to make models and maps in AutoCAD, which formed the basis of his FEMA analysis. Skibitsky identified multiple issues with campus roofs, overgrown vegetation and other factors that indicate vulnerability to flooding and storm damage, and he suggested ways to mitigate impact.

In his capstone project, Skibitsky used drone technology and AutoCAD to assess opportunities for hurricane protection at PBSC’s Boca Raton campus.

Given the project’s success and the valuable information gained, Priolo wants to do such drone surveys for every campus.

Skibitsky presented his work at the Engineering Technology Capstone Project Presentation and Expo on Dec. 2 at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.

“Without Mr. Priolo, I wouldn’t have gotten the clarity that I needed to present the project in a manner that would make sense to outside viewers,” Skibitsky said. “He was a tremendous help for me. I wouldn’t have been able to do this project without him.”

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a STEM career. Originally from Illinois, he did two years at The College of New Jersey before moving to Florida.

“I wanted to go to school here and go the community college route because I didn’t want to put myself in massive amounts of debt,” Skibitsky said. “I wanted to be able to pay for my education out of my own pocket.”

PBSC’s Engineering Technology A.S. degree program with a concentration in Advanced Technology ended up being a very good fit for him.

“I think my absolute favorite part about the program at Palm Beach State was my professors, especially Professor Suarez and Professor Andric,” Skibitsky said. “They both influenced me very much.

They’re both very intelligent individuals and they’re no-nonsense. I feel I am very well prepared for real-world jobs like the one that I’ve gotten. Also, the Palm Beach Gardens facility is awesome, and they have a lot of cool technology currently used in industry—so that’s a huge plus in the program and helped me in my job search.”

Professor Eva Suarez, department chair for Engineering Technology, taught Skibitsky from the time he entered the program and witnessed his progress and achievements firsthand.

“Chase is leaving this campus with a purpose,” Suarez said. “He knows what he wants to do. He has drive and determination.

He grew in his self-confidence, as well as his knowledge, and he’s now ready to go forward and become a great engineering technologist. He is definitely a success story.”

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Celebrate the Holidays with The Grinch in Downtown Boynton Beach On Friday, Dec. 17, beginning at 5:00 pm, the City of Boynton Beach will host Friday Flicks, a free outdoor movie at Centennial Park in Downtown Boynton. The featured film, The Grinch, will be shown on a large screen under the City’s historic banyan tree.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

Come hungry, as a variety of food trucks, including TMI, Chicago Me Up, Zhixiang, Moops Pops, The Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery will be on site, offering up a delicious range of fare such as craft sliders, loaded tots, mini donuts, hot dogs, sandwiches, bowls, pizza puffs, chicken tenders, corn dogs, fries, onion rings, Italian ice, tacos, wings, pot stickers, egg rolls, fried rice, lo mein, orange chicken, soup ramen, bao buns, gelato, popsicles, and fresh movie theater style popcorn.

Children’s activities will be offered be-

fore the movie begins, including Hula Hoops, Giants Legos and more. Take part in a wear your “Ugly Sweater Contest” for a chance to receive a $25 gift card to a Downtown Boynton restaurant of your choice.

T he movie will include closed captioning. ADA accommodation requests can be made by calling 561-742-6241 or Florida Relay 711 or by emailing ada@bbfl.us.

Free parking is available on the corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Seacrest Blvd. Entrance is located off of Boynton Beach Blvd. behind the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center and adjacent to the Children’s Schoolhouse Museum. Accessible parking will be available. Rideshare is encouraged. Please note - the following roads will close at 3 pm - approx. 10 pm to accommodate the event: SE 1st Ave. between SE 1st St. & Seacrest Blvd. and E Ocean Ave. between Seacrest Blvd. & SE 1st St.

Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County’s First Annual Walk the Walk At The Palm Beaches Marathon Raised Over $275,000 for Local Children’s Charities The Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County held the First Annual Walk the Walk at the Palm Beaches Marathon on Saturday, December 11 on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. More than 300 people participated in the walk along the waterfront, which raised more than $275,000 for more than thirty children’s charities.

The funfest included food stations with popcorn, pretzels and funnel cakes, along with children’s activities including balloon animals, face painting, action videos and more. All participants received a medal and gifts.

“Everyone had such a good time at the walk and it raised a substantial amount of money for local children’s charities,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director of the Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County.

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Major sponsors included Sharyn and Stuart Frankel, Melissa and Robert Manouchehri , Marcia and Doug Mithun, The Adler Charitable Foundation, Phyllis and Howard Boilen, Anne and Robert Fromer, Nicki and Ira Harris, Carol and Jim Herscot, Suzanne and Fred Menowitz, Elizabeth Schwartz, Marilyn and Jay Weinberg, Braman Motorcars, Fifth Third Bank, Sharon and David Gibbs, Nita Glickberg, Carol and Martin Goldenberg, Marjie and Chuck Isroff, Barbara and Don Janower, Susie and Jeffrey Levitt, Ina and Murray Pitt and Barbara and Mark Zand.

Event co-chairs were Yvonne Ackerman, Sharyn Frankel, Michelle Gluckow, Linda Schaps, and Barbara Stoller Wittenstein.

Visit childrensfoundationpbc.org or call 561-488-6980 for more information.

Boynton Beach Announces Affordable Art Show Featuring Local Artists The City of Boynton Beach will host an Affordable Art Show: Holiday Edition beginning on December 2 through December 21 at the Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.). Admission is free.

The show will be open from 10 am to 6 pm on Monday – Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm, with extended hours during the City’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Dec. 3 (6 – 9 pm).

Forty-three Palm Beach County artists will showcase more than 80 pieces of artwork to suit a range of budgets ($25 $250). The art does not exceed 18 by 24 inches in size. Artists include: Tony Arruza, Martha Ashtiani, Sara Augustin, Bruce Bain, Suzanne Barton, Cocoa, Sara Chang, Raymond Davila, Adrienne Davis, Gregory Dirr, Mike Freedman, Nicole Gallucio, Shari Gerson, Andrea Goldsmith, Carla Golembe, Susan Gray, Carol Haber, An-

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The exhibition is part of the new initiative, recommended by the City’s Art Advisory Board and endorsed by the City Commission, that assists local artists to sell their work. The artist receives the full sale price less 10% for City credit card and other processing fees.

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FAU Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University By: Lisa Metcalf Florida Atlantic University has received an estate gift pledge of more than $2 million from College of Business emeritus professor Eric Shaw ’72, ’73, Ph.D. This generous gift will benefit various athletics, business, arts and letters, and other university programs, and makes Shaw the largest FAU faculty or staff donor in the university’s history, after former assistant professor Dick Schmidt ’71.

“Dr. Eric Shaw has actively mentored and inspired students at FAU for more than 40 years,” said Chris Delisio, vice president for institutional advancement and chief executive officer of the FAU Foundation. “In making this gift, he continues his legacy of caring and inspiration by supporting the excellence of FAU’s students in perpetuity through his planned endowments. We are incredibly grateful for his kind generosity.”

To reward and recognize meritorious FAU student-athletes, as well as other students who demonstrate academic excellence in various fields of research, business, and other areas throughout the university, the gift will fund the creation of the following awards and endowments: Eric H. Shaw Student Athlete Excellence in Academic Performance Award Eric H. Shaw – FAU Wave Excellence in Innovation Award Eric H. Shaw 3MT® Championship Award Endowment Fund

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Hersker, Shaw, Gosser Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship Award Eric H. Shaw OURI Symposium Excellence Award Eric H. Shaw Concerto and Aria Excellence in Performance Award Eric H. Shaw Veterans Florida Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Eric H. Shaw Ph.D. in Business Dissertation Award

great pleasure to give back by making a small contribution to this great university in its ‘race to excellence.’”

An alumnus of FAU, Shaw received his B.B.A. in 1972 and M.B.A. in 1973, and then was invited to join the FAU faculty as an instructor of marketing. Shaw earned his Ph.D. at Temple University and has taught on the faculties of Rutgers University and the University of Miami. After returning to FAU in 1982, he

served as associate dean of the College of Business, acting director of the School of Industry Studies and as the chairman of the marketing department for 15 years.

Shaw also served five years as the faculty athletics representative to the NCAA. He is a past president of the faculty senate, and a former board member of the FAU Alumni Association, as well as the FAU Foundation Board and FAU’s Board of Trustees.

“Dr. Eric Shaw has actively mentored and inspired students at FAU for more than 40 years,”

“My 50 years at Florida Atlantic University, first as an undergraduate student and now as emeritus professor, make me feel like I’ve grown up with the university,” said Shaw. “I am forever grateful to FAU for providing me an excellent education, providing terrific mentors and talented colleagues to work with, exceptional students with bright eager minds to share knowledge, and offering me so many opportunities for personal and professional growth. It is a privilege and my

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PBSC celebrates first graduates of the Human Services bachelor’s program Five Palm Beach State College students are hoping to improve the lives of others as they become the first to graduate from the bachelor’s degree program in Human Services.

Each one has overcome great challenges ranging from addiction and depression to abuse and bullying and now have a deep desire to help others in similar situations.

“One of the best parts of my job is watching people transform into the next version of themselves,” said Dr. Suzanne Duff, professor and chair of the Human Services Department. “Many students who come into the program have been through their own set of struggles and have learned that they can allow those struggles to weigh them down or accept and build on the resilience and empathy that resulted from them. No one likes pain, but ultimately, we define how pain will affect our lives, and these students are examples of people who have decided to use them to connect deeply with others and bring forth good and healing into the world.”

The students are: Destiny Gibbons, 42, wants to help others who suffer from addiction that plagued her family. Her brother became addicted to his medication after a car accident and her father was also an addict. She first earned an A.S. degree in Human Services with a concentration in addiction studies, and because of that positive and encouraging experience she chose to stay at PBSC to complete her bachelor’s degree. She now plans to pursue a Master of Social Work at FAU and become

a licensed mental health counselor.

Jamie Miller, 23, was always interested in looking deeper into why people behave the way they do. She also suffered from chronic bullying from age 11 to 17 and now wants to help others who are bullied. She earned PBSC’s A.A. degree and A.S. degree in Human Services General and plans to earn a Master of Social Work online through the University of Nevada and become a licensed men-

tal health counselor. Her dream is to run her own practice and speak to children at schools nationwide about overcoming bullying.

David Oppenheim, 34, struggled with an addiction to opioids and heroin from age 18 to 28. In 2015, he found his fiancée, Amanda, and unborn child dead from an overdose. After attempting suicide, he got help and now wants to help those with the same struggles. He earned his A.S. degree in Human Services with a concentration in addiction studies and plans to earn a Master of Social Work at FAU and become a licensed clinical social worker. During his time at PBSC, he says it was hard to feel comfortable

with his past but the professors, especially Duff and Dr. George Stoupas, made him feel supported and were amazing.

Lady Funcke, 35, wants to help people with mental health issues, especially those who get out of prison. She knows firsthand the challenges as she served a year and a half for a mistake she made five years ago. During her childhood, she suffered abuse from someone close to her family. As she grew up, she blocked it from her memory which led to toxic relationships, thoughts of suicide and wrong choices. She said prison was a wake-up call and led her to get the help she needed. She faced challenges earning a degree because of her past but persevered and earned an A.A. degree in psychology at PBSC. She faced some of the same challenges when applying to graduate school but persevered again and was accepted to Columbia University and the University of Michigan.

She chose Michigan and will pursue a Master of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker career. Her dream is to earn a doctorate degree, become a professor and run an organization that helps those released from prison adjust back into society.

Theresa Tripucka, 51, struggled with a drug and alcohol addiction along with her husband. After helping one of her daughters fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to attend college, she filled one out herself and learned she qualified for financial assistance. Wanting to help others beat addiction the way she did, she enrolled at PBSC and earned the A.S. degree in Hu-

man Services with a concentration in addiction studies. She now plans to attend FAU to earn a Master of Social Work and become a licensed mental health counselor. She is also a certified recovery residence administrator and a certified addiction counselor. She says her time at PBSC was wonderful and encourages anyone at any age to pursue an education.

Duff and Stoupas spent three years developing the program with the help and support of many people. According to Duff, it was a long, grueling, and stressful process that made it hard for her to see the good that would come out of it.

“These students have given me moments of delight, as I watched our ideas and hard work come alive, and it reminded me of the gratitude that exists in hard work,” Duff said. “You don’t have to be famous or perfect, or rich or extraordinary to add something to the world that makes a difference in people’s lives and futures. They have given that to me, and now I get to watch them do it for others as they use their experiences, backgrounds and gifts now cultivated through education, in their unique life’s trajectory.”

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services, which launched in fall 2020, is open to graduates of PBSC’s Human Services A.S. degree program (all concentration areas) and A.A. degree tracks, as well as those with an associate degree (or a minimum of 60 college credits) from a regionally accredited institution that is equivalent to the satisfactory completion of a PBSC A.S. or A.A. degree.

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SPORTS Dani Lozzi wins SSC Defensive Player of the Week After leading the Fighting Knights to a 75-43 victory over Florida Southern, Dani Lozzi has been named the SSC Defensive Player of the Week.

This is the second time she has earned this award in her career.

Lozzi tied a career-high with six steals, a feat which she accomplished twice during the 2018-19 season. It was the most steals recorded by an SSC player so far this season.

On the offensive end, she scored 13 points on 6-9 shooting from the field, and she recorded five assists to just one turnover in the game. She also pulled down five rebounds, including

four on the defensive end.

The senior from Horsham, United Kingdom is currently ranked first in the SSC in steals (24), steals per game (3.0) and assist/turnover ratio (2.0). She ranks fourth in the conference in assists (34) and assists per game (4.3). Behind her stellar defensive play, the Fighting Knights find themselves with the second-best scoring defense in the league, allowing just 53.8 points per game.

Lozzi and the Fighting Knights will play their next contest at home on Monday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. against Shaw.

$100K Gift Largest in FAU Beach Volleyball History An anonymous family has made a $100,000 gift commitment to the Florida Atlantic University Beach Volleyball team.

It’s the largest gift ever received by the program.

“We are very proud of the academic and athletic success of our beach volleyball program and this gift will help the program continue its incredible trajectory,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White said. “Receiving the largest gift in program history is a testament to the success Coach [Capri] Grotowski, our student-athletes and our beach volleyball coaching staff have had. We are very grateful to the family who stepped up and saw an opportunity to help this program continue to grow.”

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“We are beyond excited to receive such a generous gift,” head coach Capri Grotowski said. “We feel this will tr uly take our program to the next level.

Training and competing in a state-ofthe-art facility will help propel our team toward being a national powerhouse. The addition of a digital scoreboard and two courts will allow FAU to host bigger events, conference tournaments and improve the viewing experience for our fans.”

Construction and installation of the new courts and scoreboard at the beach volleyball facility is expected to begin during the calendar year 2022.

Sailfish Drop Chance to Sweep Season Series Against Flagler The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s basketball team faced off against Flagler College for the second time this season this afternoon. After defeating the Saints in Rubin Arena earlier this season, the Sailfish fell on the road 85-64. The Sailfish now carry a 2-7 record on the season and are 1-3 in Sunshine State Conference play.

The two sides played close throughout the opening 10 minutes of play before the Saints scored the final four points of the quarter to take a 17-13 lead. PBA wasn’t shy about shooting from deep early on, as they fired nine threes but were able to hit just one

by Alisa Marlow. The Sailfish were 6-of19 from the floor while holding the Saint to 7-of-20 shooting in the opening quarter. Six turnovers hurt PBA offensively, but they were able to have a balanced attack as six different players scored a basket in the opening quarter.

The Saints went on an 11-2 run in the second quarter to open up a double-digit lead, but the Sailfish were able to stop the momentum and cut the deficit to seven at the half. PBA shot 50 percent in the second quarter, 6-of-12, and was able to get to the line and take advantage of those chances going 7-of-8 as the ‘Fish scored 20 points.

The Saints scored 23 points also shooting 50 percent from the field but took an extra four field-goal attempts as PBA turned

the ball over six times again in the quarter.

Shekinah Guthrie and Chelsea Aalim each had six points at the half to lead the Sailfish.

The Saints came out of the locker room hot from the floor as they scored 25 points in the third quarter and were 11of-18 from the field. PBA struggled to get anything going as they shot 7-of-20 and scored 15 points. Maria Benitez-Zayas and Jahnae Midget each had four in the quarter to lead PBA, but the deficit ballooned up to 17 points at the end of the third.

Kash Ayuso and Sia Williams led the Sailfish with 22 and 15 points respectively, when PBA defeated the Saints early this season however neither player really got going for PBA as Aysuo finished with ten points, six in the fourth quarter, and Williams finished with four points. Midget was the bright spot offensively for PBA as the freshman followed up her season-high last game against Eckerd with 14 points tonight.

For the game, PBA was 27-of-71 from the field and 3-of-16 from behind the arc.

They outrebounded the Saints 45-35 including pulling down 15 offensive rebounds but scored just eight second-chance points.

The Saints had 26 assists on their 34 made baskets and shot 51 percent for the game.

Up next, the Sailfish will travel to face St. Thomas in Miami Gardens on Dec. 16.

The Bobcats are currently 7-4 on the season.

United Soccer Coaches award Kersting and Horveno All-South Region honors Julian Kersting and Alexandre Horveno have been honored as members of the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region teams for their work on the field this season. Kersting has been named to the First Team after receiving the same honor from the D2CCA, which released their All-Region teams earlier this month.

Horveno earns his second consecutive USC honor as a member of the Fighting Knights after being named to the First Team during the 2019 season.

This is the first time that Kersting has been selected by the USC, as the senior jumps right onto the First Team thanks to

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his fantastic play on the defensive side of the ball this season. Kersting was a pure defenseman this year, starting all 16 of the Fighting Knights’ games and recording one assist. He was a key factor in each of Lynn’s eight shutouts and helped to keep the ball away from goalkeeper Patrick Nettekoven.

Horveno makes his second consecutive appearance on the Second Team, after finishing tied for second in the conference with six assists. He averaged .400 assists per game on the season. He also scored his first goal as a Fighting Knight in Lynn’s 2-0 victory over Shaw.

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PBA Men’s Soccer Finishes Season Ranked No. 13 The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s soccer team finished their season ranked No. 13 in the final United Soccer Coaches poll. The Sailfish ended their season with a 13-3 record where they won the regular-season Sunshine State Conference championship and received a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

At the end of the regular season, the Sailfish were all the way up to No. 2 in the USC rankings and carried a 13-1 record. They suffered back-toback defeats to close their season at the hands of eventual final four participants Nova Southeastern in the SSC Tournament and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. With their trip to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight season, the Sailfish hold the longest active streak for postseason appearances in the South Region and the SSC. The Sailfish came out of the gates strong with big 4-1 wins over Flagler and Mississippi College. They then pulled out 1-0 victories in Texas against St. Mary’s and in their SSC opener against Florida Southern. The ‘Fish were up to No. 2 in the nation when they suffered their lone defeat of the regular season in overtime against St. Leo. From that point on, PBA went on an impressive run where they tore through the remainder of their conference schedule.

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They thrashed No. 11 Tampa, 3-0, and No. 13 Nova Southeastern, 4-0, on the road in backto-back games before downing Rollins and No. 3 Lynn at home to regain their place atop the SSC standings. PBA rolled to multi-goal wins over Shaw, Embry-Riddle, Eckerd, and Florida Tech before traveling to Barry where they won 1-0, needing the win to capture the SSC championship.

For his performance throughout the season, PBA’s Quenzi Huerman earned SSC Player of the Year, the third Sailfish to win the award in the past four seasons. Huerman led the SSC in assists with eight and added six goals. He was named a USC All-American along with teammate centerback Michael Pahr. Both were named AllSouth Region and All-SSC team along with Fred Ferreira. They become part of the 24 players who have been named to the All-Region team since 2015.

Year after year the Sailfish continue to dominate in arguably the most difficult conference in the country. Since joining the SSC in 2016, PBA has a 40-5-4 record in conference play and a 74-14-7 record overall during that time period. Coach Brian McMahon will be back for his ninth season, leading a Sailfish side that will continue to have SSC and national title aspirations.

Men’s Basketball Drops NonConference Matchup at UWA The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s basketball traveled to Alabama for a non-conference matchup against the Gulf South Conference’s West Alabama.

The Sailfish did not play their best game against the Tigers that won the battle of the boards 39-25, including 15 offensive rebounds for West Alabama (9-2, 2-1 GSC). UWA totaled 20 second-chance points compared to two for PBA (4-6, 2-2 SSC). The Sailfish struggled with their shot, shooting 36 percent for the game. West Alabama did a good job taking care of the ball, recording just five turnovers. PBA fell to the Tigers in the first game of its road trip, 82-44.

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4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

The Sailfish held the lead through the first five minutes of play. A 3-pointer by Jasmin made it 9-6 early in the contest, but that was the last lead PBA held in the game. The ‘Fish did keep the deficit from getting out of hand for the majority of the first half.

A 3-pointer from Ward and a layup by Cooper made it 23-18 UWA with just under eight minutes to g o in the period. That is when the Tigers started to make their run in front of the home crowd. Coming out of a timeout, the hosts went on a 22-3 run to end the half. UWA went into halftime leading 45-21 at the break.

The Tigers kept the momentum on their side for the rest of the game. PBA did do a good job running the Tigers off the 3-point line as UWA shot 20 percent from beyond the arc.

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