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Comedy Off The Green Summer Series Announced for May 21 and June 25

PBSC student helping foster care youth learn their rights

New Ambassador Assumes Duties at Consulate General in Miami

West Boca High Reaches New Heights with Boca Raton Airport Tour

Boca Raton Library Installs Little Free Libraries in Three Local Parks The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce the installation of Little Free Libraries in three City of Boca Raton parks. Funded by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Little Free Libraries can be found in J. Patrick Lynch Golden Fig Park, Boca Isles Park, and Sand Pine Park. Friends Board President Tracy Wasserman notes, “We are glad to partner with the Boca Raton Public Library on this project and hope the public sharing of books will inspire readers of all ages.”

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Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment Fund Raise the Bar Event Raised $30,000 The Endowment Fund of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s annual fundraiser, Raise the Bar, was held on Thursday, April 28 at Rocco’s Tacos. The event celebrated the 16th anniversary of the Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment Fund, Inc. and more than 150 people attended. The evening raised more than $30,000 for the Junior League.

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Ruane to serve as Palm Beach State’s head men’s basketball coach

FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine Graduates 64 Students It’s official. The 64 members of the class of 2022 are among the nation’s newest physicians. Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine held its eighth commencement ceremony today in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium . Family, friends, faculty and other guests celebrated this long-anticipated day as graduates walked across the stage to be “hooded” – a symbolic rite of passage from one generation of physicians to the next – and to receive their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees.

With Florida expected to be short nearly 18,000 physicians by the year 2035, the event was welcoming news for the state’s public health.

Last month, during Match Day, all 64 members of the class of 2022 matched for residency programs, which are required for physicians.

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• The producers of Comedy on the Green return to Mizner Park with Comedy Off the Green, an indoor summer series, set for Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Mizner Multicultural Center, 201 W. Plaza Real.

• The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton “Service Above Self ” Grant Fund is the granting arm of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton that allows community organizations within the Boca Raton service area to apply for grants up to $5,000 to assist in funding their programs and initiatives. Proceeds raised from the Boca Raton Mayors Ball fund these grants.

• Over 80 philanthropists, scientists and community leaders gathered at the Palm Beach, FL, home of Palm Health Foundation trustee and philanthropy committee chair Frances Fisher on April 13, 2022, for a fascinating “Brain Health Innovation” cocktail reception.

• On Sunday, Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5pm, Music at St. Paul’s concludes its 33rd season with a concert by the Delray String Quartet. Titled “Romantic Power and Poetry,” the program includes Luigi Boccherini’s Piano Quintet in E minor, Op. 56, No. 1: Hugo Wolf ”s Italian Serenade; Alexander Glazunov’s Quartet in D minor, Op. 70 ; Giacomo Puccini’s I Crisantemi; and Robert Schumann’s Quartet in F major, Op. 41, No. 2.

• Florida Atlantic University ranked second in Florida in the College Consensus “2022 Best Value Colleges and Universities” and ranked No. 24 out of 100 overall. College Consensus combines respected college ranking systems produced by U.S. News, Wall Street Journal and Forbes, among others, with the averaged ratings of thousands of student reviews. The list examined the colleges and universities with the lowest fulltime, out-of-state tuition rates.

sion to help improve what she calls a broken system as a statewide board delegate in Florida Youth SHINE’s (FYS) Palm Beach Chapter, a youth-led foster advocacy group.

• Shortly after the passage of CS/CS/HB 741, “Net Metering” by the Florida Legislature, Sierra Club Florida sent a letter to Governor DeSantis requesting he veto the bill. Yesterday, Governor DeSantis vetoed the anti-solar bill.

• The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce the installation of Little Free Libraries in three City of Boca Raton parks.

Funded by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Little Free Libraries can be found in J. Patrick Lynch Golden Fig Park, Boca Isles Park, and Sand Pine Park.

Friends Board President Tracy Wasserman notes, “We are glad to partner with the Boca Raton Public Library on this project and hope the public sharing of books will inspire readers of all ages.”

• Over 1,000 walkers and runners pledged to create a future of No More Victims® during Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by the Sheriff ’s Foundation of Broward County on Sunday, April 24. The event raised more than $250,000 to benefit MADD Broward & Palm Beach’s community education, victim support services and youth programs, provided at no cost. Participants gathered for the in-person race at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale.

• On Friday, May 6, the City of Boynton Beach will feature THE HOLIDAZED at its First Friday @ 5 Concert. The Holidazed is a local South Florida band featuring progressive, heart pounding reggae/rock with a modern technological inspiration.

This free, family-friendly event will take place at Centennial Park and Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton (120 E. Ocean Ave.) beginning at 5 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

• From age 6 to 15, Palm Beach State College student Tierra “Tee” Lamore suffered physical and mental abuse in Florida’s foster care system. Now, she has made it her misMay 6 - May 12, 2022

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COMMUNITY Comedy Off The Green Summer Series Announced for May 21 and June 25 The producers of Comedy on the Gotham Comedy Club.

Comedy Off the Green is the brainchild Green return to Mizner Park with Comedy Off the Green, an indoor summer se- of Boca Raton residents Siegel, a standries, set for Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. and up comic by night, and his wife, Stepha9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. nie Tsoflias Siegel, a former broadcast journalist in New and 9:30 p.m.

York City and at the Mizner talent develMulticulturopment exal Center, 201 ecutive, who W. Plaza Real. conceived “With the and produced Florida heat Comedy on around the the Green at cor ner and the Mizner more peoPark Amphiple in Boca theater during feeling safthe lockdown. er, we are tak“Like any ing Comedy new venture, on the Green we’re pivoting OFF the green for the Sumand into the mer based on air conditicket holder tioning,” said needs and inDave Siegel, terests,” said co-producer.

“There’s been a lot of buzz from the first Stephanie. “The space we’ve selected will round of shows. Instead of us trying to con- be enhanced to reflect our unique Comevince quality comedians from New York and dy on the Green brand. The energy inside Los Angeles to come to Boca…they are now the theater will feel very similar to our sucreaching out to us. This brand is quickly be- cessful first round of outdoor shows. People can expect really good comedy, a young coming a destination for comics.”

New York City-based comedian Jon energized crowd and a night out you can’t Fisch will open the limited engagement on find anywhere else in this city.”

Siegel is a news writer/producer out May 21.

Fisch is one of only a handful of co- of New York City but his roots are in stand-up comemedians who has dy. Prior to his big appeared on both move to Boca RaT he Late Show Comedy Off the Green ton in March 2020, with David Letterhe’d been a writman and The Late is set for Saturday, May er for Diane SawShow with Stephen yer and Anderson Colbert. He was the 21 and June 25 at the Cooper among mahost of the wideMizner Multicultural ny others. Currently popular podcast ly, he’s a writer/proIn the Tank. With Center ducer and on-air his current podcast, talent for Ashleigh Spiraling Up, Fisch Banfield’s NewsNatalks with people from the comedy world about handling dai- tion show ‘Banfield.’ He headlines comedy ly struggles and digging themselves out of clubs across the country, has appeared on life’s major ruts. Sounds heavy, but it’s fun- Comedy Central on two occasions and has ny too. You may recognize him from Com- been the opening act for the likes of Daedy Central or NBC’s Last Comic Stand- vid Alan Grier, Richard Lewis and Kevin ing 4, where he was the New York City Nealon, among others.

Tickets for the shows range from $30Capital One Audience Favorite. Fisch has performed at multiple comedy festivals in- $45. They go on sale on March 1, 2022 and cluding the HBO Comedy Arts Festival, the can be purchased at https://miznerparkculGreat American Comedy Festival and Mon- turalcenter.com/events-tickets/. For more treal’s prestigious “Just for Laughs” Fes- information visit www.comedyonthegreen. tival. Based in New York City, Fisch can org or reach organizers by phone at 610be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar and 659-8583.

Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Extends Deadline for Service Above Self Grant Applications The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton “Service Above Self ” Grant Fund is the granting arm of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton that allows community organizations within the Boca Raton service area to apply for grants up to $5,000 to assist in funding their programs and initiatives. Proceeds raised from the Boca Raton Mayors Ball fund these grants.> T h e R o t a ry Club Downtown Boca Raton “Service Above S e l f ” Grant Fund enables the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton to grant funding to organizations that render services within our mission focus areas of Health and Wellness Needs. Requests for support are considered based on the following criteria: The maximum award per applicant is $5,000. Multiple projects may be considered up to this maximum. > Funds must be used within the geographic service area of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, DEFINED AS THE DESIGNATION OF BOCA RATON. > Applicants must have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, be in the process of obtaining this status or be under the umbrella of an agency with 501(c)(3) status. > Requests will NOT be considered for fundraising events or expenses, political

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expense, travel, or to individuals that are not part of an organized non-profit service program. > A grant application must be completed and returned with all the requested supportive materials.> Applicants may receive funding ONLY once a year. > Other Rotary Clubs are not eligible to apply. > Applicants must provide a written final report and include receipts on the use of granted monies within 60 days of disbursement to be submitted to the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton “Service Above Self ” Grant Fund Administration and shared with the RCDBR Board of Directors. > (SAS) grant applications are reviewed and funded during the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s administrative year.

The RCDBR requests that 2021-2022 applications be received before June 1, 2022. Any >applications submitted after June 1st, will be held until the following review process after July 1, 2022. Special consideration may be exercised at the discretion of the Fund Board for emergency health and wellness needs that are time sensitive.> To Request an application, email: sas@rotaryboca.org or call Jon Kaye at 561-392-5166 x 2.

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Palm Health Foundation Spotlights Brain Health Innovation at Home of Frances Fisher

Over 80 philanthropists, scientists and all wellbeing is intimately connected to the community leaders gathered at the Palm good health of the brain. Our partnership Beach, FL, home of Palm Health Foun- with the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute dation trustee and philanthropy commit- is an example of the foundation’s comtee chair Frances Fisher on April 13, 2022, mitment to fostering partnerships among for a fascinating “Brain Health Innovation” philanthropists, brain science, community cocktail reception. The event highlighted members and care settings that will lead to the foundation’s vision to make Palm Beach local and national impact.”

Mrs. Fisher spoke to guests about her County a national leader in brain health advancement and celebrated the cutting-edge own personal commitment to brain health research resulting from its $1 million gift to through the establishment of the Frances the Florida Atlantic University Stiles-Nich- Fisher Scholarship Fund at Palm Health olson Brain Institute. The gift helped estab- Foundation to encourage individuals to lish a new program in computational brain enter and advance in the mental and bescience and health, supports four gradu- havioral health professions fields. She also ate fellowships under the program per year, praised the foundation for stewarding philanthropic donations toward funding signifand funds faculty pilot research projects.

As guests enjoyed cocktails, hors icant research and brain health advanced’oeuvres, and Mrs. Fisher’s beautiful home, ments. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside they met with three Palm Health Founof the Ph.D. studation in propelling dents who received Palm Beach County the Palm Health The event highlighted toward being a naFoundation fellowtional leader in the ships, Yosun Yoon, the foundation’s vision brain health field,” Joseph McKinley to make Palm Beach she said. and Jasmine Chan, Guests includand learned about County a national ed: Dusty and Joyce their research targetleader in brain health Sang, Margaret ed at understanding Donnelly, Earnie Elthe underpinnings advancement lison, Chris Siegrist, and treatment of Margie Betton, Beth various brain disElg or t, Michael orders. Dr. Randy Dolce, Maggie Gill, Blakely, executive director of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Jessica Merrell, Jill Merrell, Clovis Moodie, Institute, noted that the outstanding fellows Allan and Jill Shore, LeeAnne Stiles Nichexcel in their fields of research, which tar- olson LaBanz and Joe LaBanz, Anna Ewget data-intensive investigations underlying ing and John Capotosto, Lisa Williams-TayAlzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, au- lor, Senator Gayle Harrell, Representative tism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and de- David Silvers, Palm Beach County Maypression, among others, that benefit from or Robert Weinroth and his wife Pamela, Vice Mayor Gregg Weiss, Commissioner computational approaches.

“Palm Health Foundation is honored Maria Marino, and Palm Health Foundato support these fellows in their contribu- tion trustees David Wisehaupt (chair), Dr. tions to the brain health field,” said Patrick Alina Alonso, Greg Quattlebaum, Denise McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Bober, Barbara James, Nat Nason and SteHealth Foundation. “We know that over- phen Zaloom.

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Delray String Quartet May 22 at St. Paul’s Delray On Sunday, Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5pm, Music at St. Paul’s concludes its 33rd season with a concert by the Delray String Quartet. Titled “Romantic Power and Poetry,” the program includes Luigi Boccherini’s Piano Quintet in E minor, Op. 56, No. 1: Hugo Wolf ”s Italian Serenade; Alexander Glazunov’s Quartet in D minor, Op. 70 ; Giacomo Puccini’s I Crisantemi; and Robert Schumann’s Quartet in F major, Op. 41, No. 2.

The concert begins at a special time of 5pm. Tickets for the concert are $20 (18 and under are FREE) and are only available at the door on the day of the concert. For more information on this event and Music at St. Paul’s 32nd Season, visit http://www.musicstpauls.org or call 561278-6003. Music at St. Paul’s concerts are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. St. Paul’s is handicapped accessible.

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FAU Second in Florida on List of Best Value Colleges and Universities Florida Atlantic University ranked second in Florida in the College Consensus “2022 Best Value Colleges and Universities” and ranked No. 24 out of 100 overall.

College Consensus combines respected college ranking systems produced by U.S. News, Wall Street Journal and Forbes, among others, with the averaged ratings of thousands of student reviews. The list examined the colleges and universities with the lowest full-time, out-of-state tuition rates.

“Florida Atlantic is proud to be recognized for keeping the cost of attendance down while providing access to transfor-

mative educational experiences,” said Maura Flaschner, executive director of undergraduate admission at FAU. This latest ranking echoes FAU’s message of Success for All. As the most diverse public university in Florida, the university has made great strides to ensure that higher education is accessible for everyone. At FAU, students from historically marginalized populations, such as those who identify as black/African American or Hispanic/ Latinx and those who are Pell-eligible, outpace the overall student graduation rates at the university.

PBSC student helping foster care youth learn their rights From age 6 to 15, Palm Beach State College student Tierra “Tee” Lamore suffered physical and mental abuse in Florida’s foster care system. Now, she has made it her mission to help improve what she calls a broken system as a statewide board delegate in Florida Youth SHINE’s (FYS) Palm Beach Chapter, a youth-led foster advocacy group.

Lamore, the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College Student of the Year for the Palm Beach Gardens campus, is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree and plans to graduate this summer. She joined the FYS chapter two years ago to help foster youth know their rights.

“Unfortunately, my foster care experience was mostly negative,” said Lamore, who moved multiple times between group homes, shelters and families while in the system. “My rights were violated and everything that should not have happened happened.”

Lamore was adopted at age 15 but it failed, and she became homeless at 18. “I didn’t know that I had a right not to be abused or that I had a right to have money or certain things,” said Lamore, who now lives in a transitional homeless youth facility.

As part of FYS, she is helping legislation pass not only to help foster youth know their rights but to make life in general and in college easier.

Lamore testified earlier this year during a Florida Senate hearing to advocate for recently passed Senate Bill 1708 that helps homeless youth get motor vehicle insurance and a driver’s license, as well as requires colleges and universities to have a knowledgeable and responsive person to assist homeless youth with the tuition exemption process.

“A lot of future and current foster youth and homeless youth could really benefit from this,” Lamore said during her speech. “I want to have a better life. I want

to do better and be better. I don’t want to be another statistic. I feel like this bill would make it easier for that.”

While in Tallahassee, she and other FYS statewide delegates, also advocated for House Bill 563 and Senate Bill 792, which, if passed, would have designated a children’s ombudsman within the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

The ombudsman would, in consultation with the department, develop standardized information explaining the rights of children and young adults placed in outof-home care. It would also require a statewide toll-free number for those who wish to contact the ombudsman, among other initiatives.

“I had the honor of working with Tee as my honors student assistant on the Gardens campus and experienced her inspiring and altruistic personality, but she also struck my ‘soft spot’ for moving poetry,” said Associate Professor Robin Fiedler.

Lamore won third place in the 2022 Florida Collegiate Honors Council Dr. Janet Haavisto writing contest for her poem titled “The Hardest Thing” which was a message to people who struggle with codependency and the process of overcoming it.

“When she read her poem out loud to her peers during the conference, eyes filled with tears,” Fiedler said.

Another one of her poems, “Safety Isn’t Real,” won second place in Fostering Families Today magazine’s Youth Voice Contest. It was published in the May/June 2022 issue.

This summer, Lamore plans to intern as a social media marketer with Florida’s Children’s First which is the organization that funds FYS. She will be learning marketing skills to build and organize websites, including writing articles for social media. She also plans to attend Florida State University this fall, where she will pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminology with a minor in African American studies.

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EDITORIAL By: C. Ron Allen

It Only Takes One Dedicated Mentor to Shape a Child’s Future ‘The children are our future.’ We often say those words, but what if a child takes a wrong turn in life, becomes ensnared in crime, drug-addiction or suicide and self-destruction?

If children are truly our future, then we adults owe them a helping hand in shaping it. We can do so through mentoring.

As a children’s advocate and founder of the KOP Mentoring Network here in Palm Beach County, I believe every young person needs a caring adult mentor to provide encouragement and support to succeed in school and in life. Many of us have the power to truly impact their future by simply showing up as a caring friend and mentor.

We have seen the benefits of mentoring in addressing our schools’ graduation rates, which, have been increasing in recent years here in South

Florida and across the nation. In what can only be described as good news, the Palm Beach County School District again has a graduation rate that has outperformed other large school districts in Florida. More publicschool students are graduating than ever as the district’s graduation rate rose from 90 percent in 2017 to 91.7 percent in 2018.

The improvement is due in part to adult volunteers who have come forward to help poorly performing students stay on track academically. Nationally, one-third of all high schools provide mentors to their students, which amounts to one in 10 high school students, according to an U.S. Department of Education analysis.

The study showed “some significant evidence” that suggests programs that provide high school students adult volunteers may help students stay in

school.

At KOP Mentoring Network, we see the fruits of mentoring in our Oratorical, STRE2AM2, and Wealth Building and Entrepreneurship programs. Some of our students come from homes that have incarcerated parents or guardians. Without intervention these children are more likely to follow that same path. While our mentors help build student academic skills, the underlying theme for us is making our students see that someone cares enough to be there and expects the best from them.

Our mentors are ordinary people who serve as advisers and teachers.

They are motivators and role models, who believe in the students we work with. We see the potential and work hard in helping students get to where they want to go. The youngsters participating in the KOP Moni-

toring Network are less likely to use drugs and alcohol and less likely to skip school. They are more confident in their academic performance, and they are better able to get along with their families. In short, our mentors are making a difference, a real impact in the lives of the youngsters they serve.

The children are our future, but to quote another well-known adage about the harvest being plentiful but the laborers are few. There are still far too many of our young people who lack the support and the tools to succeed in school and in life. Despite the best efforts of the many men and women who serve as mentors and the agencies that support them, much more can be accomplished with the help of more dedicated volunteers. It only takes one caring mentor to shape a child’s future.

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

Let Joy Characterize Your Days!

One of the greatest curses affecting contemporary society is boredom.

In spite of new technologies intended to simplify life, and gadgets which can literally bring the entire world to anyone by a touch from the fingertips, and so much more, several people still complain about being bored.

Even youth, stemming from the financial upper crust of society, often go into shoplifting and committing more serious crimes, “just for the thrill of it” as several of them have personally testified.

Sadly, there are also mature citizens who do not know what to do

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meaningfully with their free moments.

They may fulfil their weekly “obligations” for earning a living, going to church, and socializing with family, friends, and neighbors. Yet, there is exactly where their excitement also ends, even if they could also enjoy good literature, besides engaging in a few other random, meaningful activities.

After all, people are so wired that each new day can be lived with a sense of excitement and the experience of true joy.

Whether residing singly or in families, each citizen of earth may ascer-

tain in advance the preferred ways of planning each day with sufficient time for personal growth and for meaningful service directed toward others.

It is only when one thinks of somebody else more than one’s self that varied new opportunities often emerge to impact one’s neighbour positively, even through relatively simple acts of good will and kindness.

If you truly desire to make each new day meaningfully busy and exciting, start thinking of others and of what you can do for them. It may be sending a letter or a note to cheer someone up, offering to take an elder-

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ly person to an appointment, making some phone calls to shut-ins, or those in convalescence, being an ever-present friend to many.

Humans are daily sur rounded with manifold opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of countless persons. Ultimately, there is no greater joy than to contribute to mending lives, and providing healing to specific individuals who need it! When this attitude prevails in your heart, I can guarantee that much joy shall characterize your days!

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A Spring Cleaning and Recycling Refresher for Palm Beach County The Solid Waste Authority is responsible for providing an economical and environmentally conscious Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Palm Beach County.

The SWA provides solid waste disposal and recycling services and programs to the county’s 1.5 million residents and businesses and also provides solid waste and recycling collection services to the residents and businesses in unincorporated Palm Beach County through private haulers.

The mission of the SWA is to manage the materials discarded by the residents and businesses of Palm Beach County in a manner consistent with its legislative mandate, applicable local, state and federal ordinances, regulations and laws.

The programs developed and implemented by the SWA are designed to integrate solid waste transportation, processing, recycling, resource recovery and disposal technologies, protect the environment, achieve the state’s 75 percent recycling and waste reduction goal and inform the public about solid waste management issues.

Recycling is supported by a continuing educational program to help residents understand how and what to recycle. Many well-meaning residents do not recycle effectively causing the recycle stream to be contaminated thus increasing costs to the county.

The SWA provides business with Waste Reviews so they can better manage their garbage and recyclables. Residents need to understand that unless the materials are properly separated, its value is diminished.

One simple behavioral change is to refrain from placing contaminated materials (e.g., pizza boxes) in with the recyclables.

It is also important to realize that materials placed at the curb (e.g. cardboard boxes) that have not been cut down to fit in the yellow bin will not be recycled.

Inasmuch as we convert waste to energy, it is better to place an item of questionable recycling value into the garbage – my philosophy is, “When in doubt, throw it out!”

The SWA Waste-to-Energy facility reduces the volume of waste disposed in the landfill while producing clean energy from household garbage.

According to the EPA, WTE plants are a “clean, reliable, renewable source of energy” that generate electricity “with less en-

vironmental impact than almost any other source of electricity.” In fact, WTE plants improve air quality by decreasing the consumption of fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas.

Additionally, the SWA uses landfill gas, which consists primarily of methane, as a renewable energy source to produce clean energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.

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Pursuing ‘R.A.R.E. Leadership’ in the Workplace In their book, Rare Leadership in the Workplace, authors Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder use RARE as an acronym for how to become a mature leader. The first R stands for “Remain Relational.” I would like to explore those principles from my own vocational experience.

While in public accounting, a manager thought I had undermined her authority. Instead of rebuking me personally and appropriately, I was called into her office so a partner and this manager could humiliate and belittle me. If she had remained relational, I would have learned the necessary lesson and corrected my actions. Instead, feeling humiliated and angry, I quit my job immediately.

The Bible speaks to this. Ephesians 4:32 tells us, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” When problems surface at work, they can be handled as tasks, or you can remain relational, solving the problem without damaging the relationship.

The A in “Rare Leadership” stands for “Act Like Yourself.” A former boss of mine modeled this quality when a customer began verbally assaulting one of our bank employees.

My boss stepped in, confronted the customer, and when the argument escalated, he gave the customer a check for the total in his bank account and closed the account. My boss acted like himself, the adult in the room.

Jesus declared, “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free”(Luke 4:18). Strong, mature leaders act like adults. They are not easily manipulated, and they are protectors, not predators.

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The second R in “RARE Leadership” stands for “Return to Joy.” Years ago, I asked an employee how she was doing. Although she answered, “Fine,” I could tell she was not “fine” – something obviously was troubling her. Looking into her eyes, I said, “How are you really doing?” Tears welled up as she began to share her fears and concerns. She later said that simple act helped her return to joy, even though her circumstances were still difficult.

We find this principle taught in Proverbs 15:23, “A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!” As mature leaders, it is important that we cultivate awareness of those around us who are currently living in fear and desperately need some joy.

The E in “RARE Leadership” stands for “Endure Hardship Well.” James Parker was named CEO of Southwest Airlines just months before 9/11, the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. Most airlines reacted by immediately began laying off people and slashing expenses. Parker, however, did not lay off any employees, nor did he reduce their compensation. Instead, he gave calm and steady leadership to his team. He proved that Southwest valued their team above the fiscal bottom line.

Great leaders are not recognized most during times of flourishing. Instead, they become known as great because they endured hard times. As Hebrews 10:36 admonishes, “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

Based on the principles above, would you consider yourself a RARE leader?

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Sierra Club Florida Celebrates Veto of Anti-Solar Bill Shortly after the passage of CS/CS/ HB 741, “Net Metering” by the Florida Legislature, Sierra Club Florida sent a letter to Governor DeSantis requesting he veto the bill. Yesterday, Governor DeSantis vetoed the anti-solar bill.

CS/CS/HB 741 threatened new rooftop solar by reducing how much utilities pay homeowners and small businesses for the electricity they sent to the grid by about 80% over the next seven years and allowed utilities permission to request excessive additional fees, and outright prohibited solar access in certain circumstances.

In response to the Governor’s veto, Luigi Guadarrama, Political Director for Sierra Club Florida said, “This is an incredible victory for Florida’s families, businesses, and environment. This victory rests on the shoulders of our volunteers and partners, who organized fiercely and tirelessly. Now is the time to make solar access easier, not harder.”

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Net metering, which CS/CS/HB 741 sought to repress, is vital to making rooftop solar accessible. By compensating solar owners for the excess electricity they share back to the grid, the program helps offset installation costs and encourages larger solar systems. Among the public, net metering remains an extremely popular program in Florida. A recent poll found that 84% of Florida voters, including 76% of Republican voters, support net metering.

Sier ra Club Florida Chapter celebrates this veto. Rooftop solar remains one of the most valuable tools America has against the ongoing climate crisis.

Protecting the freedom of homeowners and small businesses to access rooftop solar is essential. Sierra Club, as the oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental network in North America, will continue to support net metering and combat any efforts to erode solar access in the state.

Boca Raton Public Library Installs Little Free Libraries in Three Boca Raton Parks The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce the installation of Little Free Libraries in three City of Boca Raton parks. Funded by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Little Free Libraries can be found in J. Patrick Lynch Golden Fig Park, Boca Isles Park, and Sand Pine Park. Friends Board President Tracy Wasserman notes, “We are glad to partner with the Boca Raton Public Library on this project and hope the public sharing of books will inspire readers of all ages.”

The Little Free Library stands are filled with books for all ages, from children to adults. Library staff will keep the boxes filled with hand-selected books donated by the Friends of the Library bookstore.

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“The addition of the Little Free Libraries in three parks will further enable our citizens of all ages to get inspired, explore new realms, use their imagination, and engage in new forms of recreation,” says Michael Kalvort, City of Boca Raton Recreation Services Director. “I encourage all our citizens to take a book and leave a book.”

The Little Free Library nonprofit organization has become a global literacy movement for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all. Since the first book-sharing box was built in 2009, more than 125,000 registered Little Free Libraries have been established in all 50 states and 110 countries. For locations and information about Little Free Libraries, visit www.littlefreelibrary.org.

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Keep Roads Safe: Use These Tips to Stop Driving Distracted (StatePoint) Driving fatalities in the United States are at the highest point since 2008, yet new research reveals that many are unaware of the enhanced risk and are actively making choices that increase the danger on our roads.

According to a new survey from Travelers, 57% of people think roadway safety is unchanged since before the pandemic. At the same time, over a third of drivers have experienced a near-miss because they were distracted while driving.

Our devices are a large part of the problem. One-third of respondents believe it is acceptable to use technology while driving and even more admit to doing so -- 79% say they have made or received a phone call while driving, 74% have looked at map directions on a cell phone and 56% have read a text message or email. A growing number of drivers are also taking to social media, with 29% admitting to recording videos or taking photos using their smartphone, a number that’s increased since 2019 along with the rise of TikTok and other social media platforms.

“When you’re behind the wheel, every second matters, and anything that occupies your mind or vision is a distraction,” says Chris Hayes, assistant vice president of Transportation and Risk Control at Travelers. “While it’s tempting to use your phone, especially when it’s alerting you to texts and calls, doing so is dangerous to you, your passengers and others on the road.”

To help put a stop to distracted driving, Travelers is offering the following tips: • Turn off notifications: Setting your phone to “do not disturb” before you be-

gin driving is a good idea, as it can help prevent you from being tempted to check your phone for new notifications.

• Prepare beforehand: Check directions or set your GPS before you begin driving.

Put your favorite playlist or radio station on before you hit the road.

• Let it wait: Do not make calls, text or otherwise manipulate your phone while driving. Even hands-free calls can pull your focus from the road. If you need to text, email, make a call, or use your phone for any other reason, pull over first.

• Recruit a passenger: Rely on your passengers to handle technology-related tasks, such as checking GPS, changing the music or radio station, and answering calls or texts.

• Speak up: Consider asking a distracted driver to put down their device. Eightyseven percent of consumers who use a phone while driving say they would be less likely to do so if a passenger spoke up.

• Beware of other distractions: It’s important to make driving your number one priority when you’re on the road, and keep in mind that not all distractions are techrelated. For example, don’t wait until your commute to eat, brush your hair, or apply makeup. Take care of such tasks before you start the car.

For more tips and resources, including compelling stories about real-world victims of crashes due to distracted driving, visit travelers.com.

“There are more distractions than ever on today’s roadways. Ultimately, making a concerted effort to change behaviors will help prevent injuries and save lives,” says Hayes.

To Create a Greener Future, Rethink, Reuse and Refill (StatePoint) Humans produce over 380 million tonsvof plastic every year, according to Plastic Oceans. Because plastic doesn’t biodegrade, it creates waste, litter and pollution. But there are steps you can take to reduce your own contribution to this mounting problem.

Here are a few ideas to consider: • Hold the plastic: Ordering in tonight? Chances are you don’t need the plastic utensils that come with your meal. The good news is that many online food delivery platforms offer you the option of forgoing plastic forks, knives and spoons. If this option isn’t available, you may be able to use a “special instructions” field to make the same request.

• Write right: Switch to brands that are working toward sustainable solutions, such as Pilot Pen. Since 2007, Pilot has been producing premium pens with recycled content, like B2P. B2P (or ‘Bottle-2-Pen’) Gel pens by G2 contain 89% post-consumer upcycled plastic, and are the world’s first pens made of recycled plastic bottles. With 2.5 million plastic bottles entering landfills every hour in the United States, this is a good example of how companies can convert plastic into a valuable resource.

• Ditch single-use items: Speaking of plastic bottles, the array of amazing reusable water bottles available today Plus

will have you breaking your single-use bottle habit in no time. Models today include all kinds of innovative features that make it easy to make the switch, including water filtration, insulation, sleek designs and built-in straws.

But refilling goes beyond just water bottles. Eighty-seven percent of Pilot’s best-selling pen brands, including B2P, G2, Precise and erasable FriXion, are 100% refillable and reusable? Simply swap out the empty ink refill for a fresh one and use your favorite pen again and again. It’s a small step you can take to create less plastic waste for continued use.

• Rethink your household routine: Studies show that 39% of shoppers in the United States want “sustainable” options. Roughly the same amount also look for premium quality from the items they choose for their families. So many household items are packaged in plastic, but more sustainable alternatives are available, from zero waste bathroom products to eco-friendly cleaning supplies. Product packaging is also getting eco-friendly updates. Roughly 77% of Pilot’s retail packaging contains recycled materials, and the company is committed to continuing to increase this percentage in the coming years. Manufacturers like Pilot make it easier to make

greener choices without having to give up your favorite products.

The small choices you make matter.

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By reducing your use of plastic today, you can help write the story of a more sustainable tomorrow.

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Thousands of Walkers and Runners Made Strides in the Continued Fight Against Drunk Driving at the 11th Annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Over 1,000 walkers and runners pledged to create a future of No More Victims® during Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by the Sheriff ’s Foundation of Broward County on Sunday, April 24.

The event raised more than $250,000 to benefit MADD Broward & Palm Beach’s community education, victim support services and youth programs, provided at no cost. Participants gathered for the in-person race at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. A virtual participation option was also available.

At the race, which was emceed by Kristi Krueger from WPLG-TV Local 10 News, attendees enjoyed children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live musical performances and vendor/educational booths. Awards were presented for top fundraiser, top team (private and corporate), as well as overall and age-group awards for 5K finishers.

In attendance were Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus; Volunteer Chairperson Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff of Broward Sheriff ’s

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Office; Major Robert Chandler of Florida Highway Patrol; Broward County May-

or Michael Udine; Broward County Fire Chief Gregory Holness; and other local dignitaries.

Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk driving and underage drinking and unites community members around MADD’s mission.

Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives

and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of MADD. “We are extremely proud that over 1,000 members of the community came out to makes strides toward a future of no more victims,” said Broward Sheriff ’s Office Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff. “We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, participants and donors for making this a successful event yet again.”

“According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 annual traffic crash data, 38,824 lives were lost in traffic crashes nationwide,” said Geronemus, who is also the immediate past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “Even considering the decrease in miles traveled during the COVID-19 pandemic, drunk driving is the deadliest killer on our nation’s roadways.”

Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

Event sponsors were Signature Sponsors: The Salah Foundation and UKG; Presenting Sponsors: Sheriff ’s Foundation of

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Broward County, UBS and Weinstein Legal; State Safety Champion Sponsor: Alert Today Florida; Road Guardian Sponsors: Broward Sheriff ’s Advisory Council, Dx-

The event raised more than $250,000 to benefit MADD Broward & Palm Beach.

Web and Aetna; and Corporate Champion Sponsors: Brandsmart USA, Broward Health, The Florida Panthers, JM Family Enterprises, The Miami Heat and Craig Zinn Automotive Group.

Runners/walkers can still virtually participate in Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K through Tuesday, May 24. Donations will continue being accepted at www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale through Tuesday, May 24.

For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Contact rachel.stephens@ madd.org for any additional questions.

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The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in New York City. The program received two Outstanding Delegation and nine Best Delegate in Committee awards, finishing first overall out of 207 competing universities.

FA U a l s o came in first place at the Washington, D.C. competition in November 2021, making it the first time in the competition’s 95-year history that the same university won the national award at the Washington, D.C. and New York competitions in the same academic year.

FAU had 54 students compete in New York, joining more than 3,000 college students where schools represent countries and students step into the shoes of diplomats to solve global problems.

“I am so proud of our students and their hard work and dedication,” said Annette LaRocco, Ph.D., senior associate director of the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program.

“This delegation has achieved unprecedented success thanks to their efforts throughout the year and at the competition in New York City. We are fortunate to have them represent FAU.”

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, which trains students in world affairs, dispute resolution and debate, was established in 1996 and is a unit of the Center for Peace, Justice & Human Rights within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. To date, the program has won 54 national and international awards for academic excellence and four national titles.

“This meant a lot to me because it proved I can set the stage in an international affairs arena and that the Leon Charney Program was successful in teaching me prized diplomatic skills that will help me in my future endeavors,” said Farantos Carras, a senior at FAU and member of the diplomacy team. “More importantly, I managed to make my professor proud and remind him that his influence is every student’s core strength in this competition, and this strength was shown by our entire delegation.”

In 2017, the program was named to honor the diplomatic legacy of Leon Charney, who played a key role in the 1978 Camp David Accords. Along with LaRocco, FAU professors Jeffrey Morton, Ph.D. and Timothy Steigenga, Ph.D. direct the program, which will next compete in nationals in Washington, D.C. in November.

Boynton Beach City Library to Host “Día” Children’s Day/Book Day Fiesta The Boynton Beach City Library will join libraries across the country to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Día, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), an initiative that connects children and families to diverse books, languages and cultures. In honor of this annual celebration, the Youth Library will host a Book Fiesta on Saturday, April 30, from 10 am – 11 am at Centennial Park (120 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton. Families are invited to this free event, which will offer a children’s book giveaway, snacks, and a fun bilingual (Span-

ish/English) story time.

Día emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is an annual celebration of the joys and wonders of childhood and the importance of literacy in the lives of families. Bring your family for a fun morning!

This is a free family event, RSVP not required.

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Boynton Beach Hosting Free ‘First Boca Raton Sisters Celebrated Friday @ 5 Concert’ Their 500th Consecutive Practice at The Symphonia’s Season Finale

On Friday, May 6, the City of Boynton Beach will feature THE HOLIDAZED at its First Friday @ 5 Concert. The Holidazed is a local South Florida band featuring progressive, heart pounding reggae/ rock with a modern technological inspiration. This free, family-friendly event will take place at Centennial Park and Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton (120 E. Ocean Ave.) beginning at 5 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

The following food trucks will be on-site: • Just Eatz: Cheese Steaks, Cheeseburgers, Veggie Burger, Spicy Chicken Wrap, Chicken Wings, Nuggets and Tenders, Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Fries • Troy’s Barbeque: Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Dinners, Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Baked Beans, Peas and Rice, Yams, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Cake, Pie, Banana Pudding • Fin’s Kitchen: Tacos, Quesadillas, Conch Fritters, Turkey, Plantains, Griot, Fries, Rice, Flavored Lemonades • Chicago Me Up: Chicago and Classic Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Sausage Sandwiches, Bowls, Pizza Puffs, Corn Dogs,

Fries, Italian Ice • Moop Pops: Gelato and Popsicles • Potions in Motion: Bar Service FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES • Plant Zinnia seeds with the Boynton Beach Garden Club • Perfect your golf swing with The Links at Boynton Beach • Design a slap bracelet with the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum • Upcycle paper rolls into bird feeders ROAD CLOSURES (For the safety of attendees and vendors.)

E. Ocean Ave. from Seacrest Blvd. to SE 1st St. (From 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm) SE 1st Ave. from Seacrest Blvd. to SE 1st St. (From 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm) PARKING Free parking is available at the corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Seacrest Blvd. (entrance is located off Boynton Beach Blvd.).

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Nine-year-old Julia and seven-year-old Daphne Edgarde of Boca Raton, students at Donna Klein Jewish Academy, started piano lessons three years ago after attending The Symphonia’s ‘Meet the Orchestra’ program, which invites families to attend a rehearsal and ‘instrument petting zoo,’ allowing the kids to interact with the musicians and the instruments they play.

The experience left an indelible impression on the girls.

On Sunday, April 24, they were invited backstage for The Symphonia’s Season Finale performance, ‘Poetic Mysteries,’ to meet featured piano soloist Lindsay Garritson and Principal Conductor Alastair Willis and be recognized for their commitment to their craft.

The Edgarde sisters shared that they were inspired by a number of classical composers, and Willis challenged them to continue practicing every day, which the girls happily agreed to do. Garritson then wrote person-

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“When the girls shared their favorite composition they like to perform (Julia’s favorite is Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major K545, and Daphne’s favorite is Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2), we were wildly impressed,” said Willis, of he and Garritson.

“To be so committed to something at such a young age was quite inspirational to see. This won’t be the last time we hear from Julia and Daphne, I’m confident!”

Last year, the girls combined their newfound love of classical music with their love of giving back (they are active in their school’s Philanthropy for Kids in Action program), and created ‘Pennies for Piano,’ a virtual recital for friends and family to help raise funds for The Symphonia and the International Alliance for Women in Music, raising more than $500 for The Symphonia.

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City of Boca Raton Hosts Ceremony and Concert in Recognition of Memorial Day In honor of Memorial Day and in remembrance of all military personnel who died in service to the United States, the City of Boca Raton will host two events free and open to the public on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

At 9 a.m., a commemorative ceremony will take place at the Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum, 451 SW 4th Avenue, featuring Veteran groups, City Officials, music by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders and Coastmen Chorus, drills by Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC, and the Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guard.

At 7 p.m., a spirited concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, will welcome the high-energy band Krescendo, presenting an evening of patriotic and American favorites from God

Bless America to Lee Greenwood’s Proud to be an American. Led by trumpet player Jeff Kaye, Krescendo features brass, a rhythm section and singers Bill Stafford, Alicia Branch, Joanna Marie Kaye and special guests. Selections will include Strike Up the Band, Armed Services Medley and Bernstein’s America. Blankets and chairs are welcome at this free event, and chairs will also be available to rent for $5.00 (free for Veterans). There is limited free parking for Veterans in the lot adjacent to the amphitheater. No coolers or outside alcoholic beverages permitted. The event is rain or shine. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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New Ambassador, André Odenbreit Carvalho, Assumes Duties at Consulate General in Miami André Odenbreit Carvalho is the new Ambassador at the Consulate General in Miami.

Ambassador Car valho assumed his duties as the head of the Consulate General in Miami on April 11, he now occupies the position previously held by Ambassador João Mendes Pereira, whom held it for the past three and a half years.

Boca Raton has a thriving Brazilian community that continues to grow daily, and the Consulate General in Miami has been partners with the city in recent years for a number of events for the Brazilian community. ”It’s an honor and a personal satisfaction to be able to head a post with the importance of the Consulate General in Miami.” says Ambassador Carvalho. “Our expressive community, rich commercial, and cultural relations between Florida and Brazil offer many work opportunities to be explored, prioritizing good con-

sular service and support to Brazilians.”

Born in Rio de Janeiro and a graduate in History from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ).

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Junior League of Boca Raton West Boca Raton Community High Endowment Fund Raise the Bar School Reaches New Heights with Event Raised $30,000 Boca Raton Airport Tour The Endowment Fund of the Junior League of Boca Raton’s annual fundraiser, Raise the Bar, was held on Thursday, April 28 at Rocco’s Tacos. The event celebrated the 16th anniversary of the Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment Fund, Inc. and more than 150 people attended. The evening raised more than $30,000 for the Junior League.

Honorary Chairs were Dr. Jacqui Moroco Maloney and Mr. Jack Maloney.

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“Everyone had a great time! We were excited to be able to have the event after a two year hiatus,” Lisa Bariso, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment Board said.

Funds raised will benefit the Endowment Fund of the Junior League of Boca Raton, which supports the Vegso Community Resource Center (VCRC). This vital community resource offers free trainings for our nonprofit community, free access to the grant library and a place for the community to gather and hold meetings without incurring overhead costs.

34 West Boca High Community High School freshman, sophomore, and junior students and four facility members toured the Boca Raton Airport on Thursday, April 28th. They were joined by Airport Authority Board Chair James Nau and Vice-Chair Bob Tu cke r. T h i s airport tour offered students an insight into aviation careers in anticipation of a new Aviation Academy planned for West Boca High School in 2023.

Throughout the day, the students visited the various airport and tenant facilities which included: Airport Administration, Atlantic Aviation, Boca Aircraft Maintenance, Signature Flight Support, Reliable Jet Maintenance, Lynn University Flight School, and US Customs and Border Protection Facility,

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where they learned how each of these facilities operates in support of the aviation industry. The students also had the opportunity to directly ask any questions about any aviation careers they were interested in pursuing in the future.

“Our annual student day is one of the highlights of our year,” said Boca Raton Airport Executive Director Clara Bennett. “We are proud to support our local public schools and hope we can inspire the next generation of aviation industry professionals through our educational programs.”

This tour was just the beginning of the new heights West Boca Community High School will reach with the new Aviation Academy planned for 2023.

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FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine Graduates 64 Students It’s official. The 64 members of the class of 2022 are among the nation’s newest physicians. Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine held its eighth commencement ceremony today in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium . Family, friends, faculty and other guests celebrated this long-anticipated day as graduates walked across the stage to be “hooded” – a symbolic rite of passage from one generation of physicians to the next – and to receive their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees.

With Florida expected to be short nearly 18,000 physicians by the year 2035, the event was welcoming news for the state’s public health.

Last month, during Match Day, all 64 members of the class of 2022 matched for residency programs, which are required for physicians to become license-eligible (board certified).

“Class of 2022, as you embark on the next phase of your life remember not to go it alone.

Surround yourselves with the entire medical community of physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, physician assistants, ward clerks and others who will rally behind you and become your vital support system,” said Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., dean and vice president of medical affairs, FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “Medicine is a team sport and if you embrace the comradery, you will be happier in your careers and be less likely to suffer burn out. Always remember, ‘if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’”

Geoffrey H. Young, Ph.D., senior director of the new Transforming the Health Care

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Workforce of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), provided the keynote address. Young shared his insight on the education and professional development of future health care workers along with creating viable pathways for historically excluded groups to enter the health care profession. His team is recognized as a leader in holistic review in se-

lection and pre-medical and applicant resources to provide inspiration, data, tools and other resources so that anyone can aspire to a career in medicine. Transforming the Health Care Workforce aims to significantly increase the number of underrepresented medical school applicants and matriculants.

Among the medical school’s class of 2022 are seven graduates who will train in emergency medicine, which has seen a drop in residency positions filled this year. There were 219

unfilled positions in the United States and 38 unfilled positions in Florida. Michigan had the most unfilled positions with 46 followed by Florida with 38.

While the American College of Emergency Physicians and the National Resident Matching Program have sited various possible reasons for these unfilled positions such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recently released workforce projections, FAU graduates Rohan Janwadkar, M.D., and Sara Twadell, M.D., remained true to their passion for emergency medicine.

“When I entered medical school I was unsure of the specialty I wanted to pursue until my third year when I had the opportunity to work as part of the FAU emergency medicine team,” said Janwadkar. “There a so many aspects of this specialty that appeal to me including being part of a highly skilled team; dealing with a variety of cases in the emergency room from heart attacks and strokes to life-threatening infections and traumas; and most importantly, being there for all patient populations no matter what the circumstance.”

Janwadkar and Twadell graduated with fellow FAU emergency medicine classmates Joy McLaughlin, M.D.; Sarah Rabinowitz, M.D.; Jacob Rosenfeld, M.D.; Michael Simones, M.D.; and Marcella Zamis, M.D. “Emergency medicine wasn’t on my radar until my third year of medical school right at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Twadell. “I really bonded with the emergency medicine physicians and residents and it just felt right. I have always wanted to be a doctor who could treat anyone of any age, any gender

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or any illness. Now, working in this specialty, I can be a doctor for all people.”

In line with the medical school’s mission, approximately 30 percent of the class of 2022 will conduct their residency in Florida. Twenty of the 64 members of the class will specialize in primary care including family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. The class also matched in other highly specialized fields that are among the most competitive in the match process, including internal medicine/pediatrics, dermatology, orthopedic surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, and neurological surgery, among others.

Among the various Florida institutions where FAU’s class of 2022 placed are Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Jacksonville; University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa; University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami; Memorial Healthcare System, Pembroke Pines; University of Florida College of Medicine - Shands Hospital, Gainesville; and FAU. The class of 2022 also placed in several top institutions nationally, including Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta; Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston; New York-Presbyterian/ Columbia University Medical Center in New York; University of Chicago; Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Jacksonville; and UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Following the graduation ceremony, the class of 2022 and guests enjoyed a special reception in the Live Oak Pavilion.

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Palm Beach State College Athletics has lar Season Championships, two NCAA selected Michael Ruane to serve as its new Regional Semi-Final appearances, and one head men’s basketball coach. He officially NCAA Sweet 16 appearance.

Ruane has also been named ECC begins May 2.

He was selected for the role from a na- Coach of the year five times, Eastern College Athletic Conference Division II Coach tional pool of more than 200 candidates.

Ruane has been the head men’s basket- of the Year, Fairfield County Sports Person ball coach at the University of Bridgeport of the Year for Bridgeport and received the in Bridgeport, Conn. for the past 22 years. Sam Schoenfeld Award for Sportsmanship Earlier this year, he achieved his 400th ca- presented by the Collegiate Basketball Ofreer win with Bridgeport making him one ficials Association twice.

“I am so thankof only 40 active ful to President Ava coaches at the 305 Parker, Vice PresiNational Collegiate dent Peter Barbatis, Athletic AssociaRuane has been the Athletics Director tion (NCAA) DiviJohn Scarpino and sion II level schools head men’s basketball the entire search with that number of coach at the University committee for givvictories. ing me this opporIn 2019-20, he of Bridgeport in tunity,” said Ruguided the BridgeBridgeport, Conn. for ane. “Building this port basketball team program will be an to one of its most the past 22 years. honor and my numsuccessful seasons, ber one priority tied as it finished 24-4 with my marriage.” and was ranked #13 Prior to his apin the National Association of Basketball Coaches Poll and pointment at Bridgeport, Ruane spent two seasons under legendary and Naismith Hall #1 in the East region.

“We could not have found a better of Fame Coach Herb Magee at Jefferson coach to move this program forward,” said University (formally Philadelphia UniverPBSC Athletics Director John Scarpino. sity and Philadelphia Textile). He also was “Mike not only has the level of profession- an assistant at NJIT and West Virginia Wesalism and integrity we desire, but his play- leyan College.

Ruane earned a Master of Educaers also have a proven track record of success both on the court and academically.” tion in Sports and Athletic Administration In his 22 seasons, Ruane has led Bridge- from Temple University in Philadelphia and port to 11 NCAA Tournament appearanc- a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work es (the most for a coach in the East Coast from Alvernia University in Reading, Pa. Conference (ECC) history, four ECC Tour- While at Alvernia, Ruane played basketball, nament Championships, five ECC Regu- baseball and ran cross country.

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Bagnoli Crowned C-USA Player of the Year

Florida Atlantic University women’s golf standout Letizia Bagnoli has been voted as the Conference USA Player of the Year, the league office announced on Monday. This marks the second consecutive Player of the Year award for FAU women’s golf after Justine Fournand earned the honor in 2021.

Bagnoli has had a record-breaking campaign in her first year as an Owl and there may still be more to come. With a win at last month’s Conference USA Championship, the senior transfer from Wake Forest tied the single-season program record with four individual victories. She has three other Top 10s and has finished in the Top 25 in all 10 events she competed in.

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The native of Florence, Italy is one of six individuals who earned an automatic bid. A win at Seminole Legacy Golf Club would advance Bagnoli to the National Championship at Grayhawk GC in Scottsdale, Arizona beginning May 20.

“This is so well deserved for Leti,” noted head women’s golf coach Heather Bowie Young. “She was there from start to finish every event, never really had an off week.

She definitely earned this award and we are so proud.”

FAU women’s golf earned two team victories in 2021-22 and recorded a program-best third place finish at the C-USA Championship. Led by first-year head coach Bowie-Young, the Owls expect to return most of this year’s lineup in the fall, including Bagnoli.

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Sailfish Drop Final Two Games at PBA Softball Ends Season at Saint Home Against Saint Leo Leo Palm Beach Atlantic’s baseball team played their final two games at J.M. “Jake” Rubin Park earlier today against Saint Leo. The Sailfish struggled in both games, losing the first 10-2 and the second 8-2.

The first game was a continuation of the doubleheader game that was suspended due to inclement weather. The game began where it had left off the previous night, in the top of the second with a runner on second base and the score 2-0 in favor of the Saint Leo Lions. It took a while for both sides to settle into the game, but the Lions opened things up in the fourth inning. They scored three runs off of two RBI hits towards left center field. The Lions followed that inning up with a three run home run in the fifth to make the score 8-0.

PBA had some cold bats in the first game. They did not tally their first hit of the game until the seventh inning when Mikey Casaleggio doubled to right field.

Sean Houck, playing in his last couple of games at home, sinlged up the middle to bring Casaleggio in to score. Another Se-

nior, Jake Roper, singled later in the inning to put more pressure on the Saint Leo defense. Houck would later score after a wild pitch from the Lions defense.

Those would be the only runs the Sailfish would get in this game, as they seemed to be unable to get much going after the seventh inning. Saint Leo would get two insurance runs in the seventh inning as well to make the final score 10-2.

The second game was more tightly contested in the early goings. The Sailfish would tally more hits in this game as opposed to the first, but were unable to do any significant damage. The game was a rough one defensively for the ‘Fish as they had four costly errors that set up the Lions to score runs. Saint Leo would have a one run lead into the eighth inning, where they scored five runs and dashed the hopes of a PBA win in their final game at the Jake. The offense for the ‘Fish came up short late in the game, and the final score would be 8-2.

The Sailfish will hit the road for their final three games of the season against Florida Tech in an SSC series on May 6.

The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team concluded its series against Saint Leo and the 2022 season Saturday on the road.

In order to avoid incoming rain, the doubleheader had a 9:30 am start time.

Both teams’ bats were slow to wake, combining for five hits in game one. It was the Sailfish who came out on top with a 2-1 win to tie the series at one game apiece. The ‘Fish nearly ended the year with a series win, but the Lions came back to walk it off in the bottom of the seventh to win, 3-2.

PBA finishes its first season under new head coach Ty Singleton. The ‘Fish recorded a 14-26 record with seniors Meredith Milam, Katherine Budnovich, Hayley Haas, Janie McCloskey, Emma Gipson, and Maura Glatczak playing their last games in a Sailfish uniform today.

Game One – PBA: 2, SLU: 1 Saint Leo took an early lead to start the day. An error allowed the first batter of the game to reach base and later score on a twoout double which gave the Lions a 1-0 lead.

The lead did not last long. In the top of the second PBA loaded the bases after a Glatczak single, a walk, and a hit batter with one out. Haas drove in the PBA catcher with a groundout to tie the game at one.

The Sailfish manufactured another run

in the third. Milam doubled to left field and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Budnovich. McCloskey came through in the clutch for the ‘Fish, sending a two-out single to left field to score Milam and give PBA a 2-1 lead.

That was all the run support Lacy Marty needed in the circle. The freshman pitched a gem, throwing seven innings without surrendering an earned run. She gave up just three hits and two walks with three strikeouts.

Glatczak helped end a pair of Saint Leo rallies. The senior threw out two runners trying to steal. One in the fourth and another in the seventh inning. Marty closed out the 2-1 win by fielding a chopper and flipping the ball to first to end the game.

Game Two – SLU: 3, PBA: 2 Just like the first game, the Lions put up a run in the bottom of the first inning. This time, the run came by way of three singles and a sac bunt. Again, the Sailfish answered in the second. McCloskey doubled, Glatczak singled and Daylin Hejtmanek walked to load the bases with no outs. Elisa Grande drove in McCloskey with a sac fly. Haas followed with a sac fly of her own to give PBA a 2-1 lead.

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*$19.95 is the monthly price of subscription to a MobileHelp Classic at home only system. There is a one-time $49.95 processing fee and $15 shipping fee required to subscribe to this plan. Equipment may vary as shown. System featured in photo above is the MobileHelp DUO available at an additional monthly cost. Call or see terms and conditions for further details. 50% off Fall Detection Promotion valid when Fall Detection Service is added to your monitoring system and MobileHelp Connect Premium service is included with the order. Offer is valid for the first year of service only. This offer is for new customers only and cannot be combined with any other offers. Promotion available for select plans only and for a limited time. During the promotional term, you will receive $5 off the $10 full retail price of Fall Detection service. After first year, Fall Detect pricing reverts to discounted price of $7.50/month when combined with MobileHelp Connect Premium. Fall Button does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always push their help button when they need assistance. Fall Button is not intended to replace a caregiver for users dealing with serious health issues. Service availability and access/coverage on the AT&T network is not available everywhere and at all times. Current GPS location may not always be available in every situation. MobileHelp is a registered trademark. Patented technology. MobileHelp is an FDA registered company.

MHPN-00939 Rev. 1