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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL

Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson files to run for Florida House of Representatives

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The YMCA of South Palm Beach County Hosts 20th Annual Inspiration Breakfast

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19th Annual Delray Beach Home Tourto Highlight Homes in Scenic Lake Ida Neighborhood

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Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson, a Democrat, filed paperwork to run for Florida House of Representatives, District 91. District 91 is an open seat as current Representative Emily Slosberg-King has announced she will not seek re-election.

Andy was elected to the Boca Raton City Council during a special election in August 2018 and was re-elected without opposition in March 2020. Andy is a product of Boca Raton – his parents met at Florida Atlantic University in 1967.

“I filed to run for Florida House of Representatives, District 91 to continue my service to our community. We need legislators focused on solving problems. I’m a collaborator and have a record of bringing people together to make a difference,” said Andy Thomson.

American Heritage Schools Celebrates Seniors’ Early College Acceptances

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South Florida Fair Awards $50,000 in Scholarships

Double the Honors to be Bestowed at 24th “Honor Your Doctor” Luncheon

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The South Florida Fair has awarded scholarships to 19 high school students totaling $50,750, continuing a 40-year tradition of supporting education. The fair received more than 100 applications from five counties for this year’s scholarships. Winners received their scholarships in a ceremony with fair dignitaries and their families during the 2022 fair, which recently ended.

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• A milestone year honoring their commitment to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of South Palm Beach County is hosting their 20th annual Inspiration Breakfast on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. outdoors at their Peter Blum Family YMCA (6631 Palmetto Cir S). The breakfast is the Y’s largest event raising funds for their Financial Assistance and Youth Development programs. This year’s Breakfast will feature Bill Walton, Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer and Emmy award-winning Broadcaster.

• Clinics Can Help (CCH), Florida’s only nonprofit organization that collects, cleans, refurbishes and donates new and gently used medical equipment and supplies for children and adults, is thrilled to announce their recent gift of $44,000 from The Leeds Endowment to bring customized wheelchairs to special needs children in Palm Beach County.

• Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson, a Democrat, filed paperwork to run for Florida House of Representatives, District 91. District 91 is an open seat as current Representative Emily Slosberg-King has announced she will not seek re-election.

• Several homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Lake Ida Neighborhood will be opening their doors to visitors during the 19th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) on Wednesday, March 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Delray Beach Home Tour is a unique opportunity to see exquisite interiors of homes and gardens.

• American Heritage Schools, a leading college preparatory school with the highest number of National Merit Scholars and highest U.S. Presidential Scholars of all high schools in Florida, is proud to announce that many of its 2022 graduating class have received early acceptances to the nation’s finest colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

programs. Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Care, Welding, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (HVAC), Electrician and Welding were presented as the inaugural Money-Back Guarantee programs by PBSC President Ava L. Parker at the February Board of Trustees meeting in Belle Glade. Students who enroll and complete any of the MoneyBack Guarantee programs, who are not employed within six months after graduation, are now eligible to request a refund of their tuition. The Money-Back Guarantee program is a part of House Bill 1507 and the Reimagining Education and Career Help Act (R.E.A.C.H.), which was passed last legislative session.

• The South Florida Fair has awarded scholarships to 19 high school students totaling $50,750, continuing a 40-year tradition of supporting education. The fair received more than 100 applications from five counties for this year’s scholarships. Winners received their scholarships in a ceremony with fair dignitaries and their families during the 2022 fair, which recently ended. The winners’ scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 and can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning.

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• The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) unveiled its new Community Garden on October 16 at Meadows Park in Boca Raton.

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• Double honors and appreciation for their expertise, patient care, and dedication to the Hippocratic oath during the historically challenging pandemic years 2020 and 2021, Boca Raton’s finest healthcare providers will be celebrated at the 2022 “Honor Your Doctor” Luncheon (HYDL). Presented by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR), the event will be held Wednesday, March 30 at Boca West Country Club at 11:30 a.m., concluding at 1:30 p.m.

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• Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is pleased to announce that demolition is complete on the former DMV building on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens.

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COMMUNITY The YMCA of South Palm Beach County Hosts 20th Annual Inspiration Breakfast

A milestone year honoring their commitment to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of South Palm Beach County is hosting their 20th annual Inspiration Breakfast on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. outdoors at their Peter Blum Family YMCA (6631 Palmetto Cir S). The breakfast is the Y’s largest event raising funds for their Financial Assistance and Youth Development programs. This year’s Breakfast will feature Bill Walton, Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer and Emmy award-winning Broadcaster.

“With the constant goal to strengthen our community by providing vital resources and programs to those in need, the Y is incredibly thankful to our neighbors for continuing to support our cause each and every year,” said Jason Hagensick, President and CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. “Celebrating our 20th Inspiration Breakfast, we’re honored to have Bill Walton deliver his message of inspiration and encouragement.”

One of sports most recognizable and beloved figures, Bill Walton began his Basketball career as a star athlete at UCLA and then played for two NBA Championship teams – the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics. His rise to success came with many challenges such as a lifelong stuttering affliction until he was 28 and a foot disorder that led to 39 surgeries – sidelining him for over half his NBA career. Armed with grit and a positive outlook, Bill will share with Y attendees how he overcame these challenges and what lead him to be inducted into

the Basketball Hall of Fame and named to the “50 Greatest NBA Players of All-Time” list. Following his life on the court, Bill followed his next dream of becoming a sports broadcaster which included reporting on the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games and working for ABC, ESPN, FOX, MSNBC, Turner Sports, KCAL, NESA and the NBA – winning him an Emmy for Best Live Sports Television Broadcast in 2001. Currently, Bill is active with many nonprofits and for his efforts, he received the NBA Retired Players Association Humanitarian Award in 2002.

The Inspiration Breakfast event gathers business and community leaders in support of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. Past keynote speakers include: Desmond Howard, Joe Theismann, Dara Torres, Mark Richt, Jason Taylor, Alonzo Mourning, Jim Kelly and Shannon Miller.

The YMCA Inspiration Breakfast is offering a selection of sponsorship opportunities and Community Partner tables that are available starting at $2,500 up to $20,000, some of which include VIP sponsor tickets to attend the VIP Preview Party Reception held at the Avron B. Fogelman Sports Museum at the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence at FAU on February 10, 2022.

To attend this year’s Inspiration Breakfast or to purchase a Community Partner Table, please call Karly Parsons at 561-2370944 or visit https://www.ymcaspbc.org/ inspirationbreakfast. The Y will be facilitating this event outdoors following the recommended CDC guidelines.

Clinics Can Help Receives $44,000 From The Leeds Endowment Clinics Can Help (CCH), Florida’s only nonprofit organization that collects, cleans, refurbishes and donates new and gently used medical equipment and supplies for children and adults, is thrilled to announce their recent gift of $44,000 from The Leeds Endowment to bring customized wheelchairs to special needs children in Palm Beach County.

“With this donation, we will be able to purchase nine customized wheelchairs for children with Special Needs,” shared Clinics Can Help CEO, Owen O’Neill. “The Leeds Endowment has been a longtime supporter of our organization. The work we are able to do with their support is literally lifechanging for these children. Giving a child mobility, enhances their independence and gives them such a significant quality of life boost. We are so excited to put this money to work!”

Started in 2005, the grassroots organization engaging a model of organized recycling has served over 12,500 children and adults with over $10 million worth of medical equipment and supplies. In addition to providing new durable medical equipment and supplies, CCH serves as the bridge between people who wish to donate medical equipment and those who need it, dramatically improving lives in the community. The organization regularly scores 100% in financial management and 96% in accountability and transparency to achieve its overall score

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of 97.17% as rated by Charity Navigator.

“We are proud to support special organizations like Clinics Can Help to empower individuals living with disabilities to lead more independent and productive lives,” said Danielle Ford, co-founder and board member of Leeds Endowment. “For someone with disabilities, receiving a new wheelchair can make such a positive impact navigating the day-to-day activities that most people take for granted. We have been working with Clinics Can Help for more than 10 years and look forward to continuing our partnership and helping even more people in our community.”

The customized medical equipment will be available to the clients in January and February of this year. Any resident of South Florida is welcome to apply to Clinics Can Help if they are in need of Medical Equipment and Supplies. If you are interested in learning more about the ways Clinics Can Help can help you or a loved one, please visit www.clinicscanhelp.org or call (561) 640-2995. In addition to customized equipment, the organization has a full warehouse with PPE items such as masks, sanitizers and gloves, along with hospital beds, shower chairs, walkers and more with the goal to create greater access to medical equipment to assist with faster recovery, protection from injury and mobility, independence and dignity for a quality level of life.

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Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson files to run for Florida House of Representatives District 91 Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson, a Democrat, filed paperwork to run for Florida House of Representatives, District 91. District 91 is an open seat as current Representative Emily Slosberg-King has announced she will not seek re-election.

Andy was elected to the Boca Raton City Council during a special election in August 2018 and was re-elected without opposition in March 2020. Andy is a product of Boca Raton – his parents met at Florida Atlantic University in 1967.

“I filed to run for Florida House of Representatives, District 91 to continue my service to our community. We need legislators focused on solving problems. I’m a collaborator and have a record of bringing people together to make a difference. My record of managing a multimillion-dollar budget, reducing taxes, protecting our environment, supporting small businesses, and standing up for Boca Raton families and first responders give me the experience we need in the Florida Legislature,” said Andy Thomson.

Current District 91 State Representative Emily Slosberg-King endorsed Andy Thomson for the seat, stating, “I have worked closely with Andy Thomson over the years to help tackle some of our District’s most pressing issues. Andy knows this District, has served it well on the Boca Raton City Council and will be a staunch advocate for our seniors, families and residents. I’m

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proud to endorse Andy Thomson for State House District 91.”

Andy currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency that governs Boca’s downtown. He also serves on the governing board of Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency.

Prior to being elected to the City Council, Andy served on several boards to advance the interested of local residents and businesses, including the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency’s Citizens Advisory Committee, Vice-Chair of the City of Boca Raton Education Task Force, and as a member of the City of Boca Raton Community Advisory Panel.

Andy is the type of leader who rolls up

his sleeves to get the job done.

Andy challenged himself to run every street in the city he serves – ALL 475 MILES – by the end of 2021, picking up trash as he goes. The idea started in late 2019, when Thomson brought a trash bag along during his morning run. It has since evolved into a commitment to truly get to know every street, neighborhood, and community from the ground up. Thomson’s “Run the City” initiative includes over 400 volunteers who have helped pick up 1,276.76 pounds of trash, 525 pieces of PPE and over 320 safety improvement needs identified.

As a Boca Raton City Council member, Andy helped lead the City’s COVID response, ensuring the community had testing

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and vaccination sites. He also worked with county and state leaders to ensure resources reached those in need, especially Boca Raton small businesses.

In 2020, Andy was chosen to be part of the inaugural Active People, Healthy Nation Champions Institute by Smart Growth America and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help develop Complete Streets in Boca Raton. In 2019, Andy earned the Impact Award from the New Leaders Council Palm Beach for his work leading through political advocacy, and, in 2016, he received the Non-Profit Award from the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County for his pro bono legal work.

Andy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech, where he played on the Ramblin’ Wreck football team. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. He practices law with the Boca Raton law firm of Baritz & Colman LLP, where he helps resolve business disputes. In addition, Andy is an adjunct professor at FAU teaching local and state government.

Andy and his wife Joanna met during their first day of class at the University of Miami and have been together ever since.

They got married in 2009 and are proud to raise their five young children in Boca Raton.

Andy coaches his children’s baseball, basketball and soccer teams.

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Lois Dolphus Martin, Longtime Educator, Tenacious Warrior for her city Shortly after the integration of Delray Beach’s Carver High School in the early 1970s, Lois Martin found herself fighting her peers for respect and fair treatment in the schoolhouse.

And upon returning home to Boca Raton, the math teacher faced another hurdle: racism and discrimination.

“I have been fighting racism since I was a child, which prepared me for anything,” Mrs. Martin, who credited her strong Christian upbringing for her endurance, once said.

Services were held recently for the longtime educator, volunteer, and community and civic leader, who died Jan. 9. She was 93.

“What a wonderful human being she was,” said Bill Harper, director of food and warehouse operations for Boca Helping Hands, where Mrs. Martin volunteered for more than 10 years. “She is just sitting in glory now, singing.”

Addie Hudson, Mrs. Martin’s best friend, said the news of her passing was an unexpected blow.

“I am just so devastated about it,” said Hudson, 95, who was the maid of honor in Mrs. Martin’s wedding and the god mother of her son, Edward. “I was just hoping she would hold on to see her grandchildren graduate from college and high school.”

The two spoke daily about everything, Hudson said.

Mrs. Martin spent 50 years in the education-

al trenches, beginning at Pearl City Elementary School, and Roadman Elementary School, which was the city’s first school for blacks. She graduated in 1946 as class salutatorian from Carver High School before heading to Florida Normal College in St. Augustine. She transferred to Florida A&M University after two unhappy years to pursue more independence and a challenging academic environment, according to an April 2002 interview with The History Makers. She worked hard to pay for her education and graduated in 1950 as one of four female math majors in her class.

Mrs. Martin began graduate work at Boston College but returned to teach math at her alma mater, Carver. She also taught math for five years during the turbulent 1960s in an integrated environment at Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery, Alabama, and at Carver Middle School in Delray Beach, where she retired in 1988.

A passionate advocate for education, Mrs. Martin did not mince her words when it came to fairness.

As a reporter for one of the area’s dailies, I spent some time with her shortly after she retired.

She had a no tolerance for nonsense and was a great storyteller.

She once told me about a supervisor at Carver High, who “did not know any math” and asked her for help.

“She said, ‘I want you to teach me how to

check the lesson plans and what’s needed…,” Mrs. Martin recalled, adding that the woman was simply unqualified for the job.

One day when Mrs. Martin was teaching quadratic equation, her supervisor returned her lesson plan, peppered with red marks.

When Mrs. Martin asked her, ‘What equation is this?’, the supervisor replied, “You know I don’t know any math, I don’t know what that is.”

She also said the red marks indicated she at least read the plan.

“I told her, ‘you better find yourself some whiteout and get every red mark out of my lesson plan book, and you’re going to hear from the principal’” Mrs. Martin said.

Mrs. Martin met with the principal and meticulously laid out her lesson plan. She explained that she had students with different learning levels and had to teach them accordingly.

“I can give you my scope of what I’m doing.

I can give you the booklet of where they’re going next and everything else and all of that,” she told him. “But just a lesson plan for this week I can’t do it. And I thank God that I have it all ready and here it is. I will not be doing any more lesson plan.’”

She was not required to write a lesson plan after that.

Viola Fashaw said her aunt played a significant role in her and her seven siblings’ lives.

“She helped my momma to raise us because

my father died when I was actually three years old and I had seven siblings,” Fashaw said.

And although Mrs. Martin was her math teacher at Carver High School, she did not get any break.

“She said if I got a C in her class, it would end up being a D because she did not want anybody think she was being partial to us,” Fashaw said.

Throughout her retirement, she remained engaged in the community. She was active in Ebenezer Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, secretary and treasurer.

She pushed for dignity and equality for the residents of Pearl City and Dixie Manor, the city’s only public housing complex. The city built the Lois Martin Community Center in her honor in Dixie Manor.

She also served on several city boards and participated in nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and Boca Helping Hands, which provides food, medical and financial assistance to those in need.

She logged more than 3,200 hours there and no task was too hard for her. Some days, she would wrap utensils in napkins, make sandwiches for the center’s clients or check bags at the door.

“She really was thrilled to be here to talk to anybody and everybody she could,” Harper said.

“She got in the morning and came here to impact lives and was happy when she did.”

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Don’t Just Assume Anything!

In human interactions, one of the barriers to effective communication is what experts classify as error of assumption. People prematurely interpret certain words heard or read as something totally different from what was intended. This also applies to gadets people use or refrain from using!

Two persons may hear the same words from another at the same time, may observe together the same happening and, yet, come with totally different conclusions. One understood correctly, while the other allowed his own personal opinion to determine what was really done or said!

Quite often, people look at certain patterns in February 18 - February 24, 2022

the actions of others they are close to, and just assume that it will always be so. This occurs within a household, in work environments, with neighbors, and in other settings where there is an opportunity to notice some repetitive activities.

Yet, what is repetitive in some situations is not an indication of that being the only way that things can or shall be done at all times. That’s why verbal communication is necessary to clarify actions, to ascertain the nature of procedures in doing anything, since persons can approach things differently when they so choose, even if previously they might have followed a different route.

In this age of modern technology, and the availability of so many devices, and multiple social media programs, some people who have embraced all kinds of such gadgets and corresponding means of communication, erroneously expect that to be so with all their friends. Several people today do everything with their cellular phones, having even abandoned the use of a desk computer. They imagine that friends with whom they communicated by computer before, have also transitioned into the cell phone only. But it’s not always so!

Several people today do everything with their cellular phones, having even abandoned the use of

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a desk computer. They imagine that friends with whom they communicated by computer before, have also transitioned into the cell phone only. But it’s not always so!

It is wise that all your friends and relatives are aware of your limitations and of your chosen mode of operation, so that your communications can continue without being obstructed by the variations of the current technological revolution! Without talking and asking and telling, effective communication may be impossible; no one is equipped to guess what others prefer doing or not doing!

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County Commission Update With the official start of the Florida Legislative Session, Team Palm Beach County was in the house and the senate!

The county was fully represented, including all seven county commissioners.

It was a whirlwind of meetings with many state leadership members to discuss the needs important to our county and its residents. On our agenda were a number of proprietary issues such as affordable housing, food resources, water quality/storage and transportation.

Additionally, we continued to advocate for home rule since the state has preempted local governments from regulating local issues such as vacation rentals, tree trimming regulations and pet sales.

As always, we are grateful to our state partners for their time and effort. Session will continue through March 11, and a full complement of the county’s lobbyists will remain in Tallahassee to monitor bills and appropriations important to our residents.

BU S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T BOARD of PALM BEACH COUNTY It’s been a successful year for economic development with a a record-breaking number of new companies and families moving to the area. We were the #1 county in Florida for growth in 2021, and 2022 looks even better!

As mayor of Palm Beach County, I have the opportunity to serve on the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) Executive Committee.

The BDB is the county’s official economic development organization that attracts and retains business investment through corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. The efforts have a lasting and sustainable impact on our county.

This past year, the BDB facilitated 31 corporate relocations and expansions that created 3,028 high-salary jobs and $150 million in capital investment.

At the same time, visitors continue to flock to the area in record numbers fueling our local hotels, small businesses and restaurants. This is extremely important to our economy and the residents who work in the tourism industry.

NEW AREA CODE COMING TO PALM BEACH COUNTY Palm Beach County was recently assigned 728 as a new area code (in addition to 561). The new area code will be an “over-

lay” for the county.

Anticipating that phone numbers starting with 561 will run out by 2023, the new number was assigned by the Florida Public Service Commission.

It will serve the same geographic boundaries as the 561 area code and will be assigned to new telephone numbers and/ or additional lines.

All existing 561 numbers will not be affected. For more information, click here.

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES ITS 13th AIRLINE Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is pleased to welcome Breeze Airways with service starting on February 19.

Some of the destinations include New Orleans, Louisiana, Akron/Canton/Columbus, Ohio Charleston, SC Norfolk/ Richmond, VA For more information, click here.

PBIA serves more than 6.7 million passengers annually and offers 200 nonstop flights daily with 13 airlines!

HISTORIC JOHN F KENNEDY BUNKER With the recent approval of a 30-year lease agreement with the Port of Palm Beach for $10 a year, the county will be restoring and managing an area on Peanut Island that includes President John F. Kennedy’s Cold War-era Bunker.

The 1,800-square-foot Bunker was built in 1961 as a top-secret nuclear bomb shelter for President Kennedy during visits to his family’s estate in Palm Beach.

Once completed, the public will have access to low-impact, educational and historic attractions including tours of the Kennedy bunker and the former Coast Guard station and boathouse built in 1936.

WINTER POLO SEASON AND EQUESTRIAN SEASON Polo is one of Palm Beach County’s favorite pastimes that dates back to the 1970s.

The International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) is one of the most premier polo destinations in the world and is located right here in our backyard. The IPC hosts many of the greatest high-goal teams and tournaments in the world.

During halftime, attendees are invited to participate in the “divot stomp” when spectators walk out on the field and stomp the divots kicked up by the horses’ hooves to help flatten the surface.

What Is Holding You Back?

Occasionally someone will call to talk with me about struggles in their business that puzzle them. They have a good product, possess skills needed for their business, and feel called to what they are doing, but cannot seem to prosper. They are managing to survive but have found themselves unable to thrive.

Because I have been there in my own business experience, I can point them in a direction that might feel uncomfortable, like looking in the mirror. Many businesses have the necessary ingredients for success, but something continues to hold them back.

Sometimes it is fear, reluctance to take calculated risks necessary for further growth and development. Other times it is a lack of selfconfidence, or listening to the echoes of discouraging, even demeaning words they have heard in the past.

Negative self-talk can be a formidable foe in trying to build a business. However, I think it would be safe to say that every person who has ever achieved success – whether as an inventor, innovator, visionary, or leader in any sphere – has had to overcome both fear and memories of past failures.

We have the classic examples of the Wright brothers, often ridiculed for their idea that it would be possible for humans to fly, and Thomas Edison, whose success inventing the incandescent bulb came only after failing hundreds of times. If they had listened to their detractors, or lost confidence because of past failures, they would have stopped dead in their tracks.

Just as trying to drive a car by staring in the rearview mirror, continually looking backward in life can severely affect our ability to move forward. Jesus Christ was speaking to

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some of His followers about the importance of single-minded commitment to following Him. He said, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62). It is hard to keep to a straight path if we are constantly looking to see what is behind us.

So, how can we turn what we know to be a good product, along with the skills we possess and our passion for what we are doing, into success? I think another passage from the Bible gives us the answer. Romans 12:2 offers this prescription, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

The world around us is very eager to tell us that we cannot succeed, that what we are trying to do is foolish and doomed to failure.

We might carry with us memories dating back to our childhood, memories of harsh, meanspirited declarations that convinced us that our hopes and dreams would always be unattainable, forever beyond our reach.

Don’t wallow in your past. We need to dispose of such mental “garbage.” And the best way for doing this is to ask God to help in renewing your mind, enabling you instead to line up with how He sees your potential.

Focus on what He says about you and what He desires to do, both in you and for you.

Writing about many adversities he had to overcome, the apostle Paul stated, “I can do everything through [Christ] who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13). He also wrote, “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). If you believe the Lord has called you to a particular enterprise or cause, trust Him to provide what you need to succeed.

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“Each year we select a different Delray Beach neighborhood where homeowners can showcase different interior designs and architectural styles,” said Kari Shipley, the co-chair of this year’s organizing committee. “The Home Tour will feature a variety of homes that range from elegant Florida bungalows, lakeside estates and lush tropical gardens providing home decorating and gardening enthusiasts with an inside look into the world of distinctive Delray living.”

During the tour, which attracts visitors from throughout South Florida, guests can enjoy a leisurely day exploring unique residences, a catered luncheon and trolley service between homes.

All Home Tour ticket sales and sponsorships benefit ACCF, which supports children and families throughout Delray Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods. At ACCF children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), Out-of-School (After School and Summer Camp), and Teen Mentoring programs that prepare them for academic and social success and empower them to discover their talents.

ACCF families are served through programs like Family Strengthening and Economic Stabilization, which benefit the community by helping families in crisis; enabling them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth.

The Home Tour was first conceived by long-time ACCF board members and supporters Anne Bright and Barbara Murphy.

Planning for the home tour, which draws more than 600 visitors annually, involves more than 100 dedicated volunteers.

“We are grateful for the support of all our hardworking volunteers, the homeowners who are graciously allowing visitors into their homes, and, of course, our dedicated sponsors,” said Noreen Payne, co-chair of the event along with Shipley.

Despite their best efforts, ACCF had to cancel the Home Tour in 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the generosity of ACCF supporters, funds donated to Home Tour the past two years were critical for ACCF’s children and families.

“Continued support from our community has allowed us to keep our doors open to serve our children & families, at a time when they have needed us most,” said ACCF Chief Development Officer Jessica Hall. “Our great hope is to get back on track with this year’s Home Tour, as the community’s needs have only increased. It is our mission and privilege to make an important difference in the lives of the children and families we serve, and we need your help in bringing success to this fantastic fundraising event in 2022.”

Tickets for the Delray Home Tour are $100 per person until February 23rd and are available online at www.achievementcentersfl.org/delray-home-tour/ – Tickets will increase to $125 on February 24th. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place at Home Tour. For more information, to purchase tickets, or become a sponsor, visit www.achievementcentersfl.org/delray-home-tour/

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How Support Systems Are Failing Millions of American Children (StatePoint) At a time when the economic impacts of COVID-19 are making it hard for many families to afford healthy food and safe housing, and ever-changing work and school schedules are making their logistics hard to juggle, a new report finds that inequities in the system are further exacerbating these issues for millions of American children.

The report from Generations United, a nonprofit that strengthens practices and policies to benefit all generations, finds that 2.6 million American children are living in “grandfamilies.” While grandfamilies -- homes where children are raised by relatives or close family friends -- have more stability, higher levels of permanency and greater safety than traditional foster care, it’s much harder for these children and caregivers to access basic services and support in areas such as housing, education, and health care due to bureaucratic barriers.

For example, if a grandfamily caregiver doesn’t have a legal relationship to a child, something as simple as enrolling the child in school or taking them to the doctor can be difficult or impossible; and in some states, caregivers not related by blood or marriage

can’t apply on a child’s behalf for benefits such as Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Often formed out of trauma, including parental death, incarceration and deportation, grandfamilies come from all geographic locations, socio-economic levels, races and ethnicities. However, Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native children are the most likely to be in grandfamilies, and therefore, are the most likely to be impacted by these inequities.

“When children can’t remain with their parents, they do best with people who know and love them,” says Donna

Butts, executive director of Generations United. “However, we cannot ask grandparents and other relatives to take on the responsibility of raising children without helping them meet children’s basic needs in return. We must do more to ensure grandfamilies have access to the basic support they need to help the children they raise thrive.”

Butts says that there are many ways that policymakers and decision-makers can support grandfamilies, including: • Supporting quality kinship navigator programs, which offer information, referral and follow-up services to grandparents and

other relatives raising children, linking them to essential benefits and services.

• Promoting financial equity for grandfamilies by creating a kinship caregiver tax credit, improving access to foster-care maintenance payments and TANF. (Families within the foster care system can receive, on average, $511 per month in financial assistance for one child, compared with an average of just $249 for those outside the system.)

• Changing workplace policies to recognize the needs of grandfamily caregivers and improving their access to respite care, child care, and counseling.

For more report findings, visit gu.org.

To learn more about kinship navigator programs and other services available if you are a grandfamily caregiver yourself, visit grandfamilies.org.

“It’s time to rethink our communal systems of care to include the unique needs of grandfamilies,” says Butts. “Meanwhile, if the impacts of COVID-19 or other events have caused you or someone you know to step in to care for a relative or friend’s child, reach out for support. There are people ready to help you get the services and support your family needs.”

Cold and Flu Season Tips to Keep Medicine out of Young Children’s Reach (StatePoint) A recent study found that approximately three in four emergency visits for accidents related to over-thecounter cold and flu medicines among young children were made after a child got into the medicine on their own. Are all of your medicines kept somewhere safe? With a potentially tough cold and flu season upon us, experts are urging parents and caregivers to remember to keep medicines up and away and out of sight and reach of young children.

“During cold and flu season, seven in 10 people will reach for over-the-counter medicines to treat fevers, sinus headaches and other unwelcome symptoms. That’s a lot of additional medication in the home.

Kids are curious, so parents and caregivers should take care to put medicines up and away, out of reach and sight of young children -- after every dose,” says Mary Leonard, managing director, Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation.

The Up and Away campaign is an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its PROTECT Initiative, in partnership with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation. The campaign aims to prevent accidental ingestion of medicine Plus

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or see.

• Never leave medicines or vitamins out on a counter, table or at a sick child’s bedside. To a young child, pills can look like candy and liquid medicines can look like sugary drinks.

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• At home or away, keep medicines in child-resistant containers until right before you take them.

• If your medicine has a locking cap that turns, twist it until you can’t twist anymore or hear the “click.”

• Teach children what medicine is and why you or another caregiver must be the one to give it to them.

• Remind babysitters, houseguests, and visitors to keep purses, bags, suitcases or coats that have medicines in them up and away and out of sight when they’re in your home.

Save the Poison Help number (800222-1222) in your phone, so you have it when and if you need it. Make sure that babysitters, older children, grandparents and frequent family visitors have this information too, in case there’s an emergency when they’re in charge. Call Poison Help right away if you think your child might have gotten into a medicine or vitamin, even if you are not completely sure.

You can also visit poison.org. To learn more and for additional free resources, visit upandaway.org.

This cold and flu season and yearround, keep children safe by keeping medicine up and away and out of the sight and reach of young children.

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American Heritage Schools Celebrates Seniors’ Early College Acceptances American Heritage Schools, a leading college preparatory school with the highest number of National Merit Scholars and highest U.S. Presidential Scholars of all high schools in Florida, is proud to announce that many of its 2022 graduating class have received early acceptances to the nation’s finest colleges and universities throughout the U.S. At American Heritage Schools, preparing for college begins as early as elementary school, and often by the time a student is a senior, he or she has selected a dream school. Many students choose to apply to their first-choice college through the early decision process and, again this year, many of these students received early acceptances to their first-choice schools.

The American Heritage Schools PreProfessional Programs, Science Research Institute, and 75 offerings in the arts, inspire students to choose their college majors and career aspirations. The rigorous curriculum and access to high-level resources at American Heritage Schools continue to prove successful year after year. Many of this year’s graduating class chose to apply to elite colleges and universities, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and Georgetown University, to name a few.

American Heritage students enjoyed some of the highest acceptance rates to elite universities in the entire nation.

Alexis Nguyen, an American Heritage Schools senior who will be attending Georgetown in fall, said, “I plan to double major in political economy and finance at Georgetown University, and the pre-law program at American Heritage Schools motivated me to participate in mock trial and moot court competitions and serve as the President of the Heritage Chapter of the Florida Law Honor Society. Those experienc-

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es helped with both my social capacity and academic ability to work hard and succeed. To have had instructors in high school that were attorneys and judges, gave me the extra edge.”

American Heritage Schools’ students are dedicated, high achieving, and passionate about creating a better world and putting their academic, artistic, and altruistic endeavors to good use.

Nigel Alexis, a senior at American Heritage Schools, will be attending Columbia University with plans to major in computer and electrical engineering. He said, “My future plan is for a career in the tech industry. The Pre-Engineering program at American Heritage Schools allowed me to explore my interest and passion for engineering and design to a higher level. It was a one-of-a-kind opportunity that led me to choose the major which I intend to pursue at Columbia University. To be taught only by expert engineers in high school, was an amazing experience” American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars, in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate.

Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world. American Heritage Schools is an independent, nonsectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12.

“We are proud to have our students gain early acceptances to their dream schools,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, president of American Heritage Schools.

“Each student demonstrates strength of character and the motivation to excel, and their futures are as equally bright as they are.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.ahschool.com/early-college-acceptances-2022

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Palm Beach State College announces Money-Back Guarantee programs Palm Beach State College is proud to announce its Money-Back Guarantee programs. Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Care, Welding, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (HVAC), Electrician and Welding were presented as the inaugural MoneyBack Guarantee programs by PBSC President Ava L. Parker at the February Board of Trustees meeting in Belle Glade. Students who enroll and complete any of the Money-Back Guarantee programs, who are not employed within six months after graduation, are now eligible to request a refund of their tuition. The Money-Back Guarantee program is a part of House Bill 1507 and the Reimagining Education and Career Help Act (R.E.A.C.H.), which was passed last legislative session.

“We proudly stand behind our commitment to our students and our business community to graduate students who are prepared and ready to go right to work after successfully completing their programs,” said Palm Beach State College President

Ava L. Parker. “As the primary provider of health care workers and workforce training for adults in Palm Beach County, we believe that by stepping up and announcing the programs, we will increase enrollment because students know that they will get a job when they complete their program.”

Palm Beach State College contributes $1.1 billion in annual economic impact to Palm Beach County and offers 130 programs of study across its five campus locations in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves, and Palm Beach Gardens. There are opportunities for meaningful employment and high wages in the careers available in the following Money-Back Guarantee programs: Registered Nursing: With the state amid a nursing shortage, the industry currently expects approximately 1,596 jobs opening annually. Workers can expect a median salary of $67,117.

Dental Hygiene: Careers in dental hygiene are some of the fastest growing pro-

fessions, with a median salary of $69,590.

Respiratory Care: Careers in respiratory therapy have grown since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers can expect a median salary of $56,453.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (HVAC): Any resident of the sunshine state knows, this is a field that will always be in-demand.

Workers can expect to earn a median salary of $43,718.

Electrician: With just shy of 1,000 jobs open annually, workers can expect a median salary of $45,865.

Welding: After completing a post-secondary adult vocational certificate program, workers can expect a median salary of $40,379.

“Ensuring the R.E.A.C.H. act and the Governor’s vision for quality education and workforce-ready skills is our highest priority,” said CareerSource CEO Julia Dattolo. “CareerSource Palm Beach County supports the College’s efforts and believes the mandatory delivery improvements will lead to a more robust economy. Additionally, we believe these career pathways will allow the

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“We appreciate the leadership of Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and his vision for Florida’s great 28 public colleges,” said Palm Beach State College Board of Trustees Chair Wendy Sartory Link.

“Thanks to his commitment to passing House Bill 1507 last year, the College has been able to create greater opportunities for employment growth through the enhancement of job skills and credential offerings in a variety of high-demand skilled trades.

This positions us perfectly to continue our charge to the community by seeking additional funding that will allow us to further expand our offerings and technology in the workforce areas with the greatest demand.”

“We look forward to continue working closely with Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Chris Sprowls and members of the Florida Legislature throughout the remainder of this session to ensure Palm Beach State College remains a leader in education and in meeting the needs of our students and the workforce we strive to strengthen,” Parker said.

To learn more about how PBSC is meeting the state’s workforce demands or these in-demand careers, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu.

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2022 South Florida Fair Awards Community Garden Vegetables more than $50,000 in Scholarships Donated to Boca Helping Hands The South Florida Fair has awarded scholarships to 19 high school students totaling $50,750, continuing a 40-year tradition of supporting education. The fair received more than 100 applications from five counties for this year’s scholarships. Winners received their scholarships in a ceremony with fair dignitaries and their families during the 2022 fair, which recently ended. The winners’ scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 and can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning.

Since the program began in 1982, the South Florida Fair has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships. This year they were awarded in two categories: general and agriculture. The fair’s scholarship committee selected the winners based on the students’ grades, need, and an essay each wrote to “Describe something you’re passionate about.”

Students from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, Hendry, and Okeechobee counties were eligible to apply. Each finalist was interviewed by the fair’s scholarship committee, who selected the winners. Becky Isiminger chaired the volunteer committee, and Donna Winterson served as vice chair. Other volunteer committee volunteers were Tim Childers, Mabel Date-

na, Tiffany Faublas, Lee Glaze, Sarah B. Hoadley, Glenn Jergensen, Robi Jurney, Dan Lewis, Annis Manning, Stephanie Mitrione, John Severson, Christine Shaw, Bill Sneed, Aquannette Thomas, Eva Webb, Jalynsey Brown, Ashley Cacicedo, Alyssa Freeman, Joseph Garcia, Lauren Johnson, Ava Parker and Katie Sptizig.

The 2022 scholarship recipients were: Blaine Baxter of Jupiter High School; Leena Bolanos, Landry Pitts and Camber Pope, all from Glades Day School; Muhammad Chaudhry of Palm Beach Gardens High School, Kate Deviney of Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Megan Enriquez of Grandview Preparatory School; Malayna Estornell of Lake Worth Christian Academy; Zachary Fleisch and Carolina Seixas, both from American Heritage Academy’s Delray Beach campus; Gabriel Gerig of Inlet Grove Community High School; Sydnee Gilliam and Evelyn Howe from Clark Advanced Learning Center; Jaylin Ifill and Caroline McCray of Clewiston High School; Moshammet Jarin of Glades Central High School; Nicole Perez of Atlantic Community High School; Ryan Rudnet of Park Vista High School, and William Rimes of Seminole Ridge High School.

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) unveiled its new Community Garden on October 16 at Meadows Park in Boca Raton.

The garden is approximately 1.4 acres and contains approximately 100 plots available for patrons to lease. The space includes both permaculture and pollinator gardens, as well as space for fruit trees and pineapples, as a nod to Boca Raton’s agricultural past. Ten percent of all fruits and vegetables harvested by individual garden plots are donated to Boca Helping Hands.

The JLBR worked closely with Brightline and the City of Boca Raton to relocate the garden that was formerly located across from the downtown public library. The initiative is part of Brightline’s investment in the city in addition to a new train station and park-

ing garage. The garden is the definition of true community partnership. The City of Boca Raton made the new garden possible by providing the land, and Brightline made a major contribution to help fund the construction at the new location.

T he original Junior League of Boca Raton Community Garden broke ground on Earth Day 2010 with land donated by the city. The garden was the brainchild of Mayor Susan Whelchel, a Junior League sustainer, and it opened during her tenure. Since then, the Junior League of Boca Raton has managed and supported the garden. The original garden had a total of 97 plots that were leased to Boca Raton residents on a yearly basis. Historically, the garden has been the largest community garden in the state of Florida.

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Double the Honors to be Bestowed at 24th “Honor Your Doctor” Luncheon Double honors and appreciation for their expertise, patient care, and dedication to the Hippocratic oath during the historically challenging pandemic years 2020 and 2021, Boca Raton’s finest healthcare providers will be celebrated at the 2022 “Honor Your Doctor” Luncheon (HYDL). Presented by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR), the event will be held Wednesday, March 30 at Boca West Country Club at 11:30 a.m., concluding at 1:30 p.m.

According to Co-Chairs Janice Williams of Matrix Home Care, LLC and Alan Kaye of Transworld Business Advisors, both founding members of the RCDBR, the annual luncheon recognizes and honors doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals within Palm Beach and Broward counties while raising funds for four-year scholarships for deserving medical and nursing students. Scholarships are eligible for those enrolled in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, and Palm Beach State College.

Annually funds from HYDL which was founded by Helen M. Babione 24 years ago are primarily raised in four ways.

These include corporate and philanthropist sponsorships, ticket sales, “Chance to Win” purchases at the event, and nominations made by patients and staff of their favorite doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who will attend the event as honored guests of the Rotary Club.

Because the 2020 event had to be canceled, the RCDBR reported that 100 percent of funds raised underwrote healthcare student scholarships.

2022 Nominations Are Now Open: Public Invited To Honor “Your” Own Doctor According to Co-Chair Janice Williams, the HYDL is the perfect way for patients and the greater community “to say thank you to medical professionals who continue to go beyond their typical ‘call to duty’ for patients, especially those affected by the pandemic or challenged by limited access to care because of it.”

Nominations are now open online at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org/ events/ and can be made for a $50 donation per nomination or three nominations for a donation of $125. Anyone may nominate as many medical professionals as they choose or nominate one medical professional multiple times. The Doctor of Distinction for 2022 will be awarded Community

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to the physician who receives the most nominations.

Celebrate With “Your” Doctor at the 2022 HYDL “It is wonderful to be back together to celebrate our physicians and healthcare professionals, after having to cancel last year’s event and rescheduling this year’s celebration due to the pandemic impact on our community. With so many virus ebbs and flows, it is our physicians and their teams who have saved so many lives … always with the most compassionate patient care, and often putting they themselves in harm’s way,” shared Co-Chair Kaye In addition to cheering on the area’s most respected medical professionals, there will be more ways at the event in which to support student scholarship through a “Chance to Win” opportunity. These feature chances to enjoy vacation getaway accommodations at a private luxury condo in Breckenridge, Colorado; a private mountain retreat in North Carolina and a choice of Bluegreen Vacations resorts in Las Vegas, NV; Gordonsville, VA; St. Augustine or Orlando, FL and Myrtle Beach, SC. “Chance to Win” tickets can be purchased for $50 each or three tickets for $125.

“To accommodate social distancing for luncheon attendees, our Club has reserved the entire grand ballroom so that we will be able to space out the tables and table settings. Masks will also be provided if requested upon arrival,” added Williams.

Founded in July 2012 to support the health and wellness needs of its community, The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton is dedicated to impacting the Boca Raton community through Rotary International’s mission of “Service Above Self.” The award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit that also presents the Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball is dedicated to making a difference in its community by enhancing the lives of many in an environment that embraces and promotes integrity, fellowship, and trust. The RCDBR is one of 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries connecting 1.2 million Rotarians around the globe.

Tickets to the 2022 HYDL are $150 per person; a select amount of “early ticket” opportunities for $125 will be available until February 28. To nominate a medical professional, or purchase luncheon tickets visit www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org/ events/ or call Kaye Communications, Inc. at 561-392-5166, ext. 2. For event sponsorships, contact HYDL Co-chairs Alan Kaye at 954-558-8058 or Janice Williams at 561-471-2992.

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Tax Collector Office Completes Demolition of PGA Service Center Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is pleased to announce that demolition is complete on the former DMV building on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens.

“With the demolition of the old building, I am excited to begin construction on our new stateof- the-art service center,” said Gannon.

“As the North County grows, we must also grow to accommodate the needs of the community.”

Operated by the State Division of Driver Licenses before the Tax Collector’s Office inherited the building in 2010, this location has served generations of Palm Beach County drivers but was unable to meet the demands of the growing population. The population of Palm Beach County is projected to increase 16% by 2030 and for every new home built in the county, an additional 2.3 people will require the services of the tax collector’s office.

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“When I was elected in 2006, our county was home to 700,000 people. We have now grown to over 1.6 million people,” said Gannon. She went on to say, “this new service center will give us the ability to serve clients more efficiently now and in the future. We are very fortunate to be working with the City of Palm Beach Gardens to bring this facility to the residents of their city and the surrounding communities.”

The new, state-of-the-art facility will offer 74% more client service stations, ample parking, expanded road test capabilities and a bright and spacious interior designed with LEED green-building principles.

When construction is complete, by late 2023, the Tax Collector’s Service Center in the North County Governmental Center will close. The new service center in the City of Palm Beach Gardens will be the third facility built by the agency to meet demand spurred

by Palm Beach County growth.

A Celebration of Contemporary Murano Glass New River Fine Art is pleased to announce “LA MOLERIA: Pietro & Riccardo Ferro” an upcoming exhibition of Contemporary Murano Glass, featuring over 30+ artworks by Murano’s Maestros – Pietro & Riccardo Ferro at New River Fine Art, curated by Glass Expert, Sergio Gnesin, opening March 3, 2022, and running through April 3, 2022.

The artists will be in attendance from Murano, Italy during the exhibition opening reception on March 3, 2022.

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Pietro and Riccardo Ferro continue this esteemed glass lineage. Born in 1975 and 1980 respectively, these brothers started working at a very young age in different glass-factories until they became expert glass grinders themselves. Having earned the distinguished titled of Maestros, the Ferro Brother’s own works are now found in the most important public and private glass collections around the world. Their commitment to innovation, design, and research prefigures a long and volcanic journey in the world of glass art.

“Pietro and Riccardo’s glass pieces are a testament to the craftsmanship and professional tradition of Murano glass-making— a magical world of elegant beauty.”

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FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Announces ‘Brainy Days,’ A Celebration of Neuroscience Florida Atlantic University’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will kick off “Brainy Days 2022: a Celebration of Neuroscience,” on Monday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m., with events continuing through March 31.

The 2022 Brainy Days event series provides a monthlong celebration of neuroscience to engage, empower and educate the public about the importance of brain research, brain wellness and reducing the stigma associated with brain disorders.

“We are excited to announce, ‘Brainy Days 2022’ events and celebrations, as we continue our commitment bringing comprehensive and engaging neuroscience education to our community” said Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., director of community engagement and programming, FAU StilesNicholson Brain Institute and research assistant professor of biomedical science with FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. “This year’s Brainy Days celebration of neuroscience offers attendees access to engaging brain science information and activities, relative to, and enjoyable for everyone.”

Brainy Days 2022 lectures and events will take place in-person, with a virtual attendance option offered for the lectures, and include: Feb. 28, “Never Enough: Personal and Research Experiences of Drug Addiction,” presented by Judith Grisel, Ph.D., at FAU Jupiter campus

March 6, Palm Beach Autism Speaks Walk, hosted by Autism Speaks at Meyer Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach March 15, “Gifts of the Crow,” presented by John Marzluff, Ph.D. at Spanish River Library in Boca Raton March 19, Brain Blitz: Neuroscience Fun for Kids, presented by FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute’s NeuroSquad at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach March 23, “COVID– In it for the Lon

Haul? How Immune Responses Impact the Brain and Mind,” presented by Ning Quan, Ph.D., at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter March 25, Diversity in Science Festival, hosted by NeuroSquad and Neuroscience Student Organization (NSO) at FAU Boca campus March 31, “The Past, Present, and Future of Alzheimer’s Prevention,” presented

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Teachers Recognized for Going Above and Beyond Palm Beach County’s public-school teachers and staff members are being recognized for their exemplary service during extraordinary times through Roots and Wings’ Above and Beyond awards program. Now presenting awards at 18 schools in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach, Roots and Wings has provided its award bags and certificates to over 1200 school employees since 2016.

Ted Hoskinson, Roots and Wings’ Founder, and Michael Coleman, E xe c u t ive D i rector will present awards to six faculty members and a non-teaching staff member at Orchard View Elementary School, 4050 Old Ger mantown Road, Delray Beach, FL on Friday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.

Hacker Dermatology sponsors Roots and Wings’s Above and Beyond Awards at Orchard View Elementary School.

Twice a year, teachers at participating schools nominate their peers based on different criteria. Principals and administrators oversee the nominations and Community

designate the faculty and staff members to be honored. The award includes a canvas “Dedicated Educator” tote bag containing $100 in cash for the purchase of classroom supplies and personal needs, a framed Above and Beyond Award certificate, nearly $1,300 worth of gift cards, as well as gift certificates and food items donated by area restaurants and service providers.

“This helps ensure that the teachers are not put in the position of using their own funds when kids come to school without essential learning materials such a s p e n s, p e n cils, erasers, paper and snacks,” Hoskinson said in a statement.

“Some kids are left out of classroom birthday celebrations unless treats are provided by the teacher.” he said.

Expressing support for the program, Jamie Wyatt, Instructional Superintendent, South Elementary 1, School District of Palm Beach County says, “Roots and Wings has been an incredible education-

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They present awards at 18 schools in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach, Tuesday, February 15, 9:00 am, Freedom Shores Elementary, 3400 Hypoluxo Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Wednesday, February 16, 10:00 am, Car ver Middle School, 101 Barwick Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33445 Thursday, February 17, 9:00 am, Plumosa School of the Arts, 2501 Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Friday, February 18, 8:30 am, Boca Raton Elementary, 103 SW 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432

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“Brainy Days 2022” events are sponsored by Palm Health Foundation and the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. Cox Science Center & Aquarium and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter, provided additional support.

For more information on “Brainy Days,” contact Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., director of community engagement and programming for FAU’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, at BI-outreach@fau.edu or 561799-8100.

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The runway event will feature swimwear from Downtown Delray Beach retailers and designers. The swim show includes ticketed seats and a complimentary cocktail and passed hors d’oeuvres at Rosewater Rooftop, after the event. White attire is encouraged. Limited seating available. Tickets are $40 and are available at www.DelrayFashionWeek.com.

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SPORTS PBA Men’s Basketball Earns Key Win over Lynn

Cooley Named Preseason All-CUSA Florida Atlantic University senior cocaptain Hunter Cooley has been named to the 2022 Conference USA Preseason baseball team, as announced by C-USA on Wednesday.

Cooley, who will be Saturday’s starter versus Minnesota, filled a variety of roles in 2021, but was moved into the rotation five weekends into the 2021 season, landing as the Friday night starter. It was a role that allowed the lefty to thrive. He was a Second Team All-Conference USA selection at season’s end. He completed his campaign tied for second among C-USA teams with eight wins, while ranking 10th at that time with a 3.57 ERA. His 3.54 ERA in league play was seventh lowest, and his .259 average against ranked 13th.

Cooley was second on the squad with 76.2 innings pitched, despite making only 10 starts, but his 17 total appearances were two off the team lead. He continued to

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s bas- a 7-2 run that included a layup from Cooketball team hosted Lynn in an important per, a 3-pointer from Gorton, a dunk from SSC matchup that had an impact on the Jasmin, and a layup from Hester. PBA took conference standings as the ‘Fish hit the a 41-28 lead into halftime.

PBA outrebounded the Fighting final stretch of the season.

The Sailfish entered tonight’s contest Knights 21-9 in the first half. The Sailfish with a 1.5-game lead over Lynn (10-11, sank four of their six 3-point attempts in 4-13 SSC) in the league standings. PBA the period. Hester had 10 of his 13 points (7-17, 7-11 SSC) shot nearly 60 percent in the first half.

Lynn cut PBA’s lead down to three from the field in a crucial 84-77 win over the Fighting Knights. With the win, PBA less than five minutes into the second half keeps its spot in seventh place in the SSC, thanks to a couple of made threes and PBA turnovers. The ‘Fish holding a one-game responded with a lead over Saint Leo 10-0 run, including and a 1.5-game lead 3-pointers from Lee over Florida Tech.

The Sailfish entered and Ward, and two With the loss, Lynn buckets from Jasmin drops to 10th place tonight’s contest with and Gorton to take in the league standa 13-point lead with ings. a 1.5-game lead over 13 minutes to go.

Will Lee played Lynn in the league Lynn made anall 40 minutes for other run down the the Sailfish, leading standings. stretch by forcing the team with 18 some Sailfish turnpoints, 10 assists, overs and getting to three rebounds, and the free-throw line. two steals. Alexander Gorton nearly matched Lee in min- A 3-pointer and a dunk made it 75-69 PBA utes, earning a double-double of 14 points with a minute and a half to play. Jayden and 13 rebounds. Jules Jasmin totaled 17 Iturmendi, Lee, and Gorton took care of points with seven rebounds in 38 minutes business at the free-throw line to clinch played. Jakob Hester tallied 13 points with the 84-77 win for PBA. PBA finished the game with a 39-26 six rebounds. Nate Ward scored 11 points off the bench. Jalen Cooper scored nine advantage on the boards. The Sailfish outpoints with six rebounds, one block, and scored Lynn in the paint, 48-34. The PBA defense held Lynn to 29 percent from beone steal.

After surrendering the first basket of yond the arc in the game while shooting 47 the game to Lynn, the Sailfish led for the percent from deep on the offensive end.

The Sailfish take Saturday off before rest of the first half. PBA shot 61 percent from the field while holding the Fighting traveling to Florida Tech for another imKnights to 41 percent shooting and just 28 portant matchup on Wednesday. The game points in the half. PBA ended the half on in Melbourne, Fla. takes place at 7:30 p.m.

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be stingy issuing walks, with just 18 on the season, or 2.13 per nine innings. For his career, he only is a 2.18/9, fifth lowest in program history.

“We are happy for him. It is a welldeserved honor, and we are excited to see what he can do this year,” said John McCormack, FAU’s head coach.

Cooley began his turn in the rotation on one day’s notice, as he opened the USF road series with a seven-inning shutout outing, on four hits, with one walk and six strikeouts. He repeated that same exact stat line - 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K - in the C-USA opener the next week against Marshall, but in a complete game effort.

Cooley added another conference complete game victory, on the road at WKU (7 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 1 K). Twice, he had seven K’s, in a road win over FIU, and in a win over No. 19 USM.

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PBA Women’s Basketball Falls At Home Against Lynn

Baseball moves to No. 13 in the nation after 7-1 start The Lynn University baseball team went from unranked to No. 13 in the country in just one week after the release of the latest National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America (NCBWA) poll. The Fighting Knights received 222 points in the poll.

The Fighting Knights earn this recognition after a 7-1 start that has seen them score 86 runs in just eight games. Their only loss of the season was to West Georgia

The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s basketball team played host to Lynn tonight at Rubin Arena. The Sailfish came up on the short end against the Fighting Knights in a defensive and turnover-plagued game by both sides 64-48.

The Sailfish had their best offensive quarter in the first tonight, as they scored 15 points on 5-of-14 shooting and were able to knock down three shots from behind the arc. Kamryn Estell added an early four points on the inside while Maria BenitezZayas, Kash Ayuso, and Jahnae Midget all hit threes. Defensively, the ‘Fish limited the Fighting Knights to 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting.

Things got sloppy offensively in the second quarter for both sides, but particularly the Sailfish who committed 11 turnovers in the quarter. They were 4-of-11 and scored 11 points while Lynn countered with 16 points as they were 5-of-16 and committed six turnovers. Once again it was Estell doing the most damage for the PBA in the paint as she scored five in the quarter, but the Sailfish trailed 27-26 at the half.

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who received six points in the latest poll.

Lynn currently sits behind two other SSC schools in the poll. Tampa received 457 points to take the number two ranking, while Nova Southeastern received 311 points to take the 13th spot.

The Fighting Knights will begin SSC play this weekend when they travel to PBA for a three-game series with the Sailfish.

The first pitch of game one is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18.

lem for the Sailfish in the third quarter as they scored nine points on 3-of-11 shooting with six turnovers. PBA went nearly five minutes without a point in the middle of the quarter as Lynn extended their lead to near double-figures as they scored 17 points in the quarter. PBA’s leading scorer Ayuso was held in check to just nine points on the night while Shekinah Guthrie was in foul trouble all night and held to four points.

An 8-0 run to open the fourth quarter

by Lynn built the lead up to 17 and PBA was never able to get the game back into single-digits. Estell finished with one of her best games of the season as she recorded a 14 point and 11 rebound double-double. Midget was PBA’s secondleading scorer as she finished with 11 points off the bench on 4-of-9 shooting. The Sailfish finished 18-of-55 from the field and committed 23 giveaways that led to 23 Lynn points off turnovers. The ‘Fish defense forced 18 turnovers of their own but were able to just score 12 points off the turnovers.

Up next, the Sailfish will be on the road against Florida Tech on Feb. 23.

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