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Andrew Lukasik Joins Boca Raton as Deputy City Manager

The City of Boca Raton is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew “Andy” Lukasik as Deputy City Manager, effective July 25, 2022. In his new role, Lukasik will help manage the activities of the City and City Manager’s Office, overseeing numerous City departments and divisions.

Lukasik comes to Boca Raton with over 20 years of experience in local government in Palm Beach County. He was most recently Village Manager for the Village of North Palm Beach, a position that he has held since 2017.

During his tenure, Lukasik established and implemented the Village’s first Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and the Strategic Planning Process, among other accomplishments.

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PBSC Paramedic student’s

art becomes

heartbeat of EMS department

Cassandra Rose has twin passions: art and medicine. Now her worlds have joined together in a wall art project for Palm Beach State College’s Emergency Medical Services programs.

Graduating this month from the Paramedic program, Rose just completed painting the corridor walls of the EMS section of the PSC building, part of the Public Safety Training Center on the Lake Worth campus. Featuring a caduceus and electrocardiogram heartbeat, the wall art was requisitioned by Matt Keeler, director of EMS programs at PBSC.

“I wanted to have a mural to enliven the space and inspire our students,” Keeler said. “Cassy Rose was a great find being one of our students as well as a talented artist.”

Rose, who was born and raised in South Florida, always loved art but has no formal training.

“As long as I can remember, I’ve been doodling, painting and drawing,” she said. “It tends to be my form of stress relief and helps me relax, and I love being able to portray my own perspective on the world through my art.”

Rose started her own art business a few years ago after her restaurant employer noticed her. Continued on Page 12

The Kravis Center is Recruiting Volunteers for the 2022–2023 Season

Boynton Fire Rescue Launches a 3-Phase Career Driven Program for Local Youth

Abrahamsson Named to AAC Preseason All-Conference Team

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Help the City of Boynton Beach win $75,000 toward the renovation of Pioneer Canal Park via the “Perk Your Park” contest.

ï A group of 27 Palm Beach State College students, including some who aspire to be engineers, physicians and human services professionals, honed their leadership skills in an inaugural program launched at the Boca Raton campus with a $42,000 gift from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation.

ï The Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department is excited to announce the launch of its new C.A.R.E.S. Program. This free, three-phase program offers invaluable hands-on experience to local individuals, ages 14-21, who are interested in pursuing a career in Fire Service.

ï The Foundation for Palm Beach State College was named the host organization for Achieve Palm Beach County, a network that supports postsecondary access and success for Palm Beach County high school graduates. After considering many outstanding candidates, The Foundation for PBSC was chosen because of the College’s dedication to equity, commitment to collective impact and passion for preparing students for career success.

ï The Junior League of Boca Raton’s (JLBR) Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 4th, starting with an 11 a.m. social and 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. Kathy Assaf has been named honorary chair and Reilly Glasser, Amy Procacci and Ashley Huxhold Cole will serve as event co-chairs, as announced by JLBR president Jamie Sauer.

ï Lynn University announced the appointment of Shaun Exsteen ‘93, ‘98 as dean of academic support and accessibility. Prior to his promotion, Exsteen served as executive director for the Institute for Achievement and Learning (IAL).

ï In preparation for its sensational 30th Anniversary Season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is seeking interested Volunteers.

ï Help the City of Boynton Beach win

$75,000 toward the renovation of Pioneer Canal Park via the “Perk Your Park” contest. Voting runs through September 12; votes can be cast online with just a couple of clicks. Each individual may vote daily. The contest is held by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). Pioneer Canal Park, located at 848 NW 13th Avenue in Boynton Beach, is one of ten parks throughout the country taking part in this competition.

ï The City of Boca Raton is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew “Andy” Lukasik as Deputy City Manager, effective July 25, 2022. In his new role, Lukasik will help manage the activities of the City and City Manager’s Office, overseeing numerous City departments and divisions.

ï Temple Beth El of Boca Raton invites everyone to register for their tickets to celebrate the High Holy Days with us inperson for members at their Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton and at Florida Atlantic University for guests. Additionally services will be live-streamed on Virtual Beth El for those individuals who are unable to attend in person both locally and globally. Additionally, a full list of our High Holy Days Service Schedule is available online on the temple’s website tbeboca.org.

ï Fuller Center, a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering children and families through education and family support, have named new members to both its Center and Foundation Boards. Doug Mithun has been named to the Fuller Center Board of Directors and Kathy ConwayYaffe and Todd Skelton have been named to the Fuller Center Foundation Board of Directors.

ï Deliver the Dream, in partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Craniofacial Center, hosted Camp SuperStar - a family strengthening, therapeutic, fun-filled retreat weekend at the B-Ocean in Fort Lauderdale from July 29-31. In attendance, were 11 families who were invited by the craniofacial team along with 18 volunteers and staff.

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Palm Beach State College launches Kimmel Leadership Academy for students

A group of 27 Palm Beach State Col lege students, including some who aspire to be engineers, physicians and human ser vices professionals, honed their leadership skills in an inaugural program launched at the Boca Raton campus with a $42,000 gift from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Founda tion.

The curricu lum for the Kim mel Leadership Academy, based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, was developed by Dr. Kalisha Waldon, a professor at the PBSC Boca Raton campus. It emphasizes seven key values that individ uals, groups and communities should strive for to create change through leadership.

Waldon worked alongside Luli Marx, interim associate dean of academic affairs, who serves as the director of the Kim mel Leadership Academy, and two facul ty facilitators, Professors Helena Zacharis and Lawanna McCoy, to select the par ticipants and launch the program, which was open to all students at the Boca Raton campus. “We got a really good response,’’ Marx said.

The participants were picked from nearly 100 applicants. During the academy held Aug. 9-12, stu dents learned about team building, per sonal branding, un derstanding their values, etiquette and other topics. Each student also received a $1,000 scholarship and will be recognized at a campus awards banquet Aug. 25.

“With the career goals I want to achieve, I need more leadership skills. This is going to help me with teamwork and help improve my communication,’’ said Tariq Wardak, a native of Afghanistan who came to the U.S. in 2019. Wardak enrolled at PB SC in fall 2021. He is working on his Asso ciate in Arts degree at PBSC and plans to pursue bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral de grees in aerospace engineering. He desires to work at NASA or SpaceX.

“I’m very blessed and excited that I was chosen,’’ said Carla Graziano, a patient care coordinator at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort

Lauderdale and Associate in Arts degree student who aspires to also earn a nursing degree before pursuing her goal of becom ing a physician. “I get to learn about lead ership and receive some funds for school. Leadership is very important to me.”

Markus Lockhart, who works in the Community Ser vices department for the Village of Wellington, is pursuing an As sociate in Arts degree with plans to com plete a Bachelor of Science degree in Hu man Services at PBSC.

“I find that a program or anything that I can do to enhance my leadership skills is not only an investment in myself, but it’s a benefit to all of the local communities that I’m able to reach and help,’’ Lockhart said.

Harvey Kimmel said he and his wife, Virginia, were drawn to the College through their friendship with Dr. Roy Vargas, dean of academic affairs at the Boca Raton cam pus. They also were impressed with the Col lege’s funding proposal, written by Jyrece McClendon, interim dean of academic af fairs, to train the next generation of leaders. The Delray Beach couple has contributed to many educational and other initiatives in Palm Beach County, as well as in Phila delphia and Michi gan where they once lived.

A retired busi nessman and Penn State graduate, Kim mel said he and his wife, a former teach er who worked in some of the toughest schools in her home town of Chicago, are both passionate about impactful educational initiatives.

“We like these kinds of programs be cause they address a lot of things the nor mal college curriculum doesn’t,’’ said Kim mel, who has lived in Palm Beach County for eight years. “We decided to give it a shot for this year, and we will see how it goes. We are not a huge foundation. We tend to do smaller grants, but we like to see the im pact of the programs that we sponsor. We are strong believers in education being the long-term solution to the critical issues fac ing our communities.”

Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Launches a 3-Phase Career Driven Program for Local Youth

The Boynton Beach Fire Rescue De partment is excited to announce the launch of its new C.A.R.E.S. Program. This free, three-phase program offers invaluable hands-on experience to local individuals, ages 14-21, who are interested in pursuing a career in Fire Service.

The C.A.R.E.S. program, which stands for Compassion, Altruistic, Respect, Excel lence and Selflessness, aims to help partici pants gain personal confidence, responsibil ity, leadership and teamwork values while learning about firefighting, emergency man agement, problem solving and communi ty service.

The program offers three-phases, the Explorers (14-17) and Cadet (18-21) Pro grams will focus on training with Fire De partment Officers, learning basic EMT/ Paramedic and Firefighting skills such as utilizing lifesaving tools, forcible entry, hose training, and more. Individuals who aspire to advance their career in Fire Service, may

be eligible for the final scholarship phase where students may receive a scholarship toward the Fire Academy or EMT School.

“The C.A.R.E.S. Program was created to provide our youth the opportunity to become active members of their community while ac quiring the fundamental skills of the Fire Ser vice,” stated Boynton Beach Fire Chief Hugh Bruder. “We want to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Fire Service and the rewarding career that is of fered through a life of serving others.”

An informational meeting will take place on Thursday, September 15 begin ning at 6:00 pm at Boynton Beach Fire Res cue Headquarters Station #5 (2080 High Ridge Road). Interested youth and their parents are welcome to attend. RSVP is rec ommended by emailing Post343@bbfl.us.

The program is slated to begin in Oc tober 2022. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To learn more or apply on ly visit Boynton-Beach.org/FirePrograms.

“I’m very blessed and excited that I was chosen,’’ said Carla Graziano

The Foundation for PBSC to host Achieve Palm Beach County

The Foundation for Palm Beach State College was named the host organization for Achieve Palm Beach County, a net work that supports postsecondary access and success for Palm Beach County high school graduates. After considering many outstanding candidates, The Foundation for PBSC was chosen because of the Col lege’s dedication to equity, commitment to collective impact and passion for preparing students for career success.

“Palm Beach State has been educating students in this county for nearly 90 years. Partnering with Achieve Palm Beach Coun ty only enhances our mission and commit ment to the community,” said Ava L. Parker, J.D., president of Palm Beach State College. Parker has been instrumental in expanding PBSC’s philanthropic endeavors.

Achieve PBC launched in 2016 to help students earn a post-high school credential within six years of receiv ing their diploma. The collaborative includes more than 50 organizations that ensure equita ble access to college, professional certifi cations and voca tional programs, ul timately leading to a meaningful ca reer and a sustain able income for Palm Beach Coun ty residents. PBSC has been an active member of the initia tive since inception, leading the develop ment of pilot programs like the Aspiring Male Panthers, a mentorship strategy that promotes college retention and graduation.

“We are excited to work with the com munity, schools and local businesses to en hance the programs that are already helping

students to prepare for a vibrant future,” said Kimberly Lea, executive director of Achieve PBC. Lea has more than 17 years of higher education and leadership expe rience, most notably as President Emeri tus at Keiser University. She will join PBSC as part of the transition. “We are a proud member of the Florida College Access Net work (FCAN), which is doing collective im pact work throughout the state to ensure each community has a plan to elevate and prepare students. There have been some wonderful initiatives already created, and we look forward to continuing and expanding the positive outcomes,” she added.

Previously housed at the United Way of Palm Beach County, Achieve PBC is now located at PBSC’s Historic Building in downtown West Palm Beach with The Foundation for PB SC, which recent ly relocated there from the College’s Lake Worth cam pus. Achieve PBC will retain its mem bership structure, which includes nonprofits, corpo rations, funders and executive champi ons dedicated to thinking outside the box and creating new opportunities for local youth to achieve their goals.

“Palm Beach State College has been a longtime partner of United Way and its work around education. Under President Ava Parker and her team’s leadership, Achieve PBC will continue to benefit students in our com munity and their postsecondary education journeys,” said Laurie George, Ph.D., pres ident and CEO of the United Way of Palm Beach County.

Kathy Assaf Named Honorary Chair for Junior League of Boca Raton’s 35th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon

The Junior League of Boca Raton’s (JL BR) Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 4th, start ing with an 11 a.m. social and 11:30 a.m. lun cheon at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Bo ca West Drive, Boca Raton. Kathy Assaf has been namedhonorarychair andReillyGlasser, Amy Procacci and Ashley Huxhold Cole will serve as event co-chairs, as announced by JL BR president Jamie Sauer.

Thisyear’seventmarks its 35th anniversary as the season kickoff in South Florida. 35 women have been selected by local nonprofits as a Woman Vol unteer of the Year nomi nee. One woman will be named the award recipient. The nominees will be an nounced soon.

“This year, we are for tunateto havethreeincred ible chairs who have ded icated many years to the Junior League of Boca Raton and are excit ed to honor our amazing nominees. Addition ally, we are blessed to have Kathy Assaf as our honorary chair for a second time. She genuinely cares about our commu nity and makes a dif ferenceeveryday,”Ja mie Sauer, President of the Junior League said.

The JLBR is honored to partner with the Boca Ra ton Regional Hospi tal Foundation and Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute as the Award Sponsor. Bloomingdale’s will produce a state-ofthe-art runway show that will entertain and inspire guests during the luncheon. BRIC is hosting this year’s kickoff event and Oceans 234 sponsored a nominee meet and greet. The media sponsor is Boca Raton Magazine.

The Woman Volunteer of the year Com mittee members include Darina Bowerman, Mindi Brown, Donna Capparelli, Maria Fade eva, Gwenn Feliciano, Reilly Glasser, Clarissa Gleichenhaus,PattieGoldenberg,AshleyHux hold Cole, Brooke Kaplan, Gina Lowy, Cher yl Marcus, Nicole Miranda, Anne Moody, Fa biola Padernacht, Tara Patton, Amy Procacci, Tracey Sommers, Alana St. John, Tracie Swan son, Lisa Talley, Sarah-Antonia Tkalec, Blair Wallace,ColleenWallsandMichelleWorthing ton Hillard.

Diamond tickets are $200. Diamond tick etsincludegeneralseating.Champagneprovid ed upon arrival. Wine, beer and lunch includ ed. Platinum tickets are $300. Enjoy upgraded

seating near the runway. Champagne provided upon arrival. Wine, beer and lunch included. After party tickets are available for $100. The event includes an open bar, appetizers, and a DJ.

Theluncheonincludesasilentauctionand a raffle. Notable items include a stay at a pri vate condo in Mexico and jewelry from Dia monds Direct.

Chandelier Table raffle tickets are available for $25. The raffle winner and their entire table will be moved toanelevatedchandelierta ble and served a premiumplated lunch. Each person at the table will receive a $500 luxury swag bag from Bloomingdale’s and other partners.

Get the Bag raffle tick ets are available for $100 each. Purchase a chance to win a Saint Laurent large Logo Mix Matelassé leath er satchel designer handbag in stone grey with a retail value of $2,290 donated by Saks Fifth Avenue.

Tribute Program ads are available, as well as tables and sponsorships. Tick etsareavailableatjlbr. org. For more infor mation,emailwvoy@ jlbr.orgorvisitjlbr.org or call 561-620-2553.

The Wom an Volunteer of the Year Luncheon cel ebrates outstanding women in the com munity nominated by nonprofit organi zations throughout Palm Beach County and Northern Bro wardCountyfortheir dedication and exper tise as volunteers, as well as the work they do to further the missions of the organizations they serve. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Boca Raton.

Honorary Chair, Kathy Assaf, has lived in Boca Raton since 1978. She began her pro fessional career as a CPA, and later worked for SensormaticElectronicsinvariousinternation al and Wall Street positions. After leaving Sen sormatic, she became a founding Director of BocaBankwhereshelaterservedasChairman.

In the 44 years she has lived in Boca, As saf has served on the boards of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation, the Children’s Museum, the Boca Forum, Jan McArt’s Roy al Palm Theater, and the Annual Bishop’s Ap peal.Inadditiontohavingpreviouslyservedas HonoraryChairfortheJuniorLeagueof Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Award luncheon, she has been the Chair or Honor ary Chair of almost every major ball in town.

“Palm Beach State has been educating students in this county for nearly 90 years. Partnering with Achieve Palm Beach County only enhances our mission and commitment to the community,”

In the 44 years she has lived in Boca, Assaf has served on the boards of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation, the Children’s Museum, the Boca Forum, Jan McArt’s Royal Palm Theater, and the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.

Lynn University promotes Shaun Exsteen to dean of academic support and accessibility

Lynn University announced the ap pointment of Shaun Exsteen ’93, ’98 as dean of academic support and accessibil ity. Prior to his promotion, Exsteen served as executive direc tor for the Institute for Achievement and Learning (IAL).

In his new role, Exsteen will contin ue to oversee the IAL, as well as manage Student Accessibility Services (SAS), which provides academic ac commodations, hous ing support and ad ditional resources to Lynn’s student body. By guiding both de partments, Exsteen will help build a holis tic approach to accessibility and continue to refine the environment where Lynn stu dents thrive.

As dean, Exsteen will focus on setting administrative and academic priorities, de veloping new programs and working with staff and faculty to address accessibility within their respective roles.

“Shaun has dedicated his career to help every student develop and grow dur

ing their time at Lynn,” said Katrina Cart er-Tellison, vice president for academic af fairs at Lynn. “He is motivated by his desire to create an accessible academic experience. We know he will im measurably enhance the university’s ability to serve its students as the new dean of academic support and accessibility.”

Since 1993, Ex steen has worked in the field of learning disabilities and advo cated for students in need of academic as sistance. In addition to his direct duties, Exsteen gives back to the university by instructing various courses and leading study abroad programs.

The Lynn alumnus received his Bach elor of Science in business administration and his Master of Education with a con centration in varying exceptionalities from the university. As a student-athlete at Lynn, Exsteen excelled as captain of the soccer team in 1990 and 1992 and also formed part of the 1991 NAIA national soccer cham pionship team.

The Kravis Center is Recruiting Volunteers for the 2022–2023 Season

In preparation for its sensational 30th Anniversary Season, the Raymond F. Kra vis Center for the Performing Arts is seek ing interested Volunteers.

“With over 400 volunteers, the Kravis Cen ter knows that the show would not go on with out the dedicat ed corps of peo ple who donate their valuable time to the Cen ter,” says Event Manager Karole Cooney. “While many volunteers have been with us since opening night, we are now seek ing applicants to join the ranks and become an integral part of this vibrant theatre.”

There are volunteer opportunities as ushers, data entry, in the education depart ment, and the administrative offices.

To become an usher, applicants must complete a training course about Kravis Center operations. The course includes in formation about emergency evacuations,

seating, show procedures and customer ser vice skills.

The next New Volunteer Orientation will be held at the Kravis Center’s Rink er Playhouse on Wednesday, Sep tember 7th at 10am and Tues day, September 13th at 6pm. Any one interest ed in becom ing a Volunteer is encouraged to download a printable Vol unteer Applica tion from the website fill it out and bring it to the orientation pro gram. If unable to attend the orientation please mail the application to: Beth Fos ter, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

For information about volunteering at the Kravis Center call 561.651.4294 or to access the online application, go to kravis. org/volunteer.

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Boca Raton – Home of Real Solutions – Real Results

Lastmonth,Idiscussedsomeof thegoals thatcameoutof strategicplanningsessionsfor maintaining a healthy economy in Boca Raton. This issue will focus on recent improvements to our delivering real results for residents for the roadways, schools, and utility systems we count on every day. The City of Boca Raton is consistently working to make sure these key systems and assets function at a high level. The goal is to ensure we have the peace of mind we want, the improvements we need, and the quality of life we deserve.

Roads: The City and other governments continue to invest in improving our mobility. The last few months have likely seen the great estmillingand repavingof roadsin Northwest BocaRaton’shistory.Allthemajorroadwaysin this area should have completed paving proj ects by the time you read this. Both the City of Boca Raton and Palm Beach County worked on our respective roadways, creating improved lanes on five major thoroughfares: Clint Moore Road, Yamato Road, Spanish River Blvd., Jog Road, and Military Trail. We timed the work to minimize impact during the slower summer season and to complete it for the start of the school calendar.

In addition, several state projects are nearing completion. In September, the Flor ida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is due to complete the new Clint Moore Road

Bridge over I-95. The City has been working on long-term plans to connect Clint Moore Road to Jeffery Street across the F.E.C. rail road tracks, which will connect Northeast Bo ca to the rest of the major grid. Further south, we’ve seen the extensive work by FDOT at Glades Road and I-95, in preparation for the installation later this year of a Diamond Di verging Interchange. This new technology may look a little odd, as drivers drive to the left of opposing traffic for a small stretch. The benefits, however, are fewer left turns, which reduces crashes and travel time. Boca Raton is one of the first places in the state to have an DDI of this size.

Schools: August 10, 2022 saw the open ing of the brand-new Blue Lake Elementary School – the first additional public school in Boca Raton in more than a generation. As a reminder, this school was originally planned to go elsewhere. When that site fell through, we moved quickly to donate 15 acres to bring the new school to our city. We got this new cam pus only because we seized this opportunity, becoming the first city in at least 30 years to do so. After our initiative, years of planning, and much collaboration, this creative partnership with the District will add nearly 1,200 student seats, serving both the many families in Boca Raton and creating space for more new stu dents as more people move here.

In addition, we continue to work the Palm Beach County School District to coordinate on issues of school safety and traffic flow, as we entered into the first long-term agreement to provide officers to assist the independent School District police force responsible for the schools. We also respond to concerns from neighborhoods,likeBroken Sound,abouttraf fic flow from an increased number of parents choosingtodrivetoschoolratherthanusebus es. A reminder to us all – school is in session – please take extra care and slow down, espe cially when school zones flash their lights for reduced speed.

Other Infrastructure: The City of Bo ca Raton continues its multi-year program of upgrading our road, utilities, water lines, sewer lines, and other infrastructure as part of our Innovative Sustainable Infrastruc ture Program (ISIP). We are investing hun dreds of millions of dollars to prevent issues, which is why our water and sewer rates are less than one quarter of the costs of some other peer systems. As a bonus, we are do ing all this work while keeping one of the lowest property tax rates of any full-service city in Florida.

Recent projects include the continuation of ISIPprojectsintheeasternsideof theBoca Square neighborhood south of Palmetto Park Road. Also, with the Brightline station due to

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open in late fall, we are investing in improving pedestrian connections from the station to the heart of our downtown. We also recently ap proved hardening of a key facilities building to better withstand storms. Let this be a re minder to make sure that you are prepared for hurricane season. Historically, more than 80% of East Coast hurricanes have come after Au gust 1, so while the season may be nearly half over on the calendar, we still need to be ready for what may come and possible storms. Be prepared and read more at myboca.us/bepre pared.

We are fortunate that with our safe and successful city, we can focus on the priorities that matter to residents and deliver real solu tions and meaningful results. We develop a plan of action and then step by step, deliver on these priorities to solve problems. Serving as your voice in discussing and then acting on theseimportantissuesiswhatcontinuestofuel mycommitment.I’mrunningintheupcoming March 2023 mayoral election to help see more of thesegoalstocompletionandkeepworking to raise and exceed expectations for what our great city can be. I’d love to hear your thoughts on what we can do together to reach our goals. Please share your comments, by email at ssing er@myboca.us, or on the web at singerforbo ca.com, and stay connected for more news @ ScottSingerUSA on all social media platforms.

Once I heard a true story about a man, giving a public talk during which he repeated ly bragged about being a self-taught man. At the conclusion, someone in the audience got up and addressed the speaker, saying: “Sir, next time would you consider using some help?”

Indeed, all persons need help of some kind, even in areas where they may feel over ly confident. God placed humans in society where they can contribute of what they know and have, but also receive the benefits others can offer. Sadly, human pride often prevents people from achieving much more, with the helpof others,thantheywouldbygoingalone.

Theso-called“loneranger”isoftenaloser

fromthewordgo!Thosewhothinktheyknow it all, and avoid seeking any assistance, move through life only to manifest their ignorance and quite often their stupidity as well.

As people look at things from varied per spectives, from different angles, from person al experience, and aided by deeper reflection, theycan help another achievemuch more than one would without their assistance.

No individual is omni-competent in any area. All can gain from insights, suggestions, and even from a better way of doing certain things differently, while ensuring the best pos sible results. As it has been wisely stated, “the greatest ability is dependability.” No one is ev

er diminished by seeking help from another. It is no sign of weakness to ask questions whose answers may lead one to genuine accomplish ment, even victory!

If it is true that “practice makes perfect,” remember that even after much practice you can still receive positive suggestions for fur ther improvement, and concrete aid on how to reach your goal!

Besides, failure is never final; it is simply an indication that you have not yet succeeded to the level you desire, or on the basis of the ex pectations and judgments of others. One sig nificant thought I carried in my pocket for sev eral years, continues to vibrate in my heart and

mind: “I would rather attempt to do some thing great and fail, than attempt to do noth ing and succeed!”

The trouble is that many who presume to be self-sufficient keep on failing even without knowing it, simply because they don’t consult with others, nor go after help which is abun dantly available.

There is a better and a best way to do anything, to achieve any purpose, to reach any destination, to accomplish any significant feat. Quite often, however, that may not be what you have initially devised but, rather, what you may learn from another. Be humble to ac knowledge that and move on to real triumph!

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Around Palm Beach County with Mayor Weinroth

- On Aug. 2, 2022, Mayor Weinroth joined the county’s emergency management team to discuss hurricane preparedness with residents of Hunters Run in Boynton Beach. The team also included volunteer members of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) who play significant roles in their communities during an emergency. CERT volunteers receive training in fire safety, light search and rescue and disaster medical operations. With this training, they help first responders in providing immediate assistance to victims and organize volunteers at disaster sites. Disasters can strike anywhere and anytime, and CERT volunteers receive basic safety and disaster skills training that can make the difference between life and death.

- On Aug. 2, 2022, Mayor Weinroth spoke to members of the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowners Association at the Boca Raton Community Center. The mayor provided an update on numerous county issues including the 2023 proposed budget challenges and initiatives addressing the affordable and workforce housing crisis. He also provided an update on a number of local road projects including intersection, paving and safety improvements. The federation was created to represent and serve as the community voice for homeowners in Boca Raton and actively participates in local government issues.

- On July 30, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended the annual Back to School Bash at Village Academy in Delray Beach and the Convention Center in West Palm Beach. These events are held countywide and coordinated by the county’s Community Revitalization team in collaboration with 60 local nonprofit agencies, donors, sponsors and vendors. More than 400 volunteers worked with these agencies in providing over 4,000 local children with school supplies, clothing and sneakers in preparation of the upcoming school year. Kudos to everyone for such a successful and important event!

- Joined by fellow county commissioners, Mayor Weinroth recently attended the 2022 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Adams County, Colorado. NACo unites over 40,000 county officials nationwide in advocating priorities in conjunction with federal policymaking. The conference featured various seminars and workshops addressing common challenges such as affordable

housing, transportation, infrastructure and emergency management. Guest speakers included U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and National Drug Control Policy Director Dr. Rahul Gupta.

- On July 17, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended a Special Spaces bedroom makeover reveal for Caedyn, a local 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer. The volunteer-based design team created a policethemed bedroom since Caedyn wants to be a police officer when he grows up. To make the day even more special, deputies from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and The City of West Palm Beach provided Caedyn with a fun-filled day with lots of activities including a ride in the police car and boat. The mayor presented Special Spaces, based in Boca Raton, with a Certificate of Commendation for their 38th bedroom makeover in the county.

- On July 14, 2022, Mayor Weinroth joined fellow commissioners, assistant county administrators and Palm Tran and Parks and Recreation staff for the debut of Palm Trans’ bus celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (PBC Parks). The bus features wonderful landscapes of our local parks and beaches. For 50 years, PBC Parks has provided diverse, safe and affordable recreation services and opportunities for our residents to live healthy and happy lives. Today, PBC Parks is the 11th largest parks and recreation agency in the country, operating 110 parks covering over 8,000 acres in amazing locations from the ocean to the Everglades. Each of our parks is unique and offers something for everyone!

- On July 13, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Trustee Council Breakfast at Eastpointe Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. Mayor Weinroth provided an overview of current county priorities related to the business community and economic development initiatives. He also addressed public transportation challenges in relation to future growth and unified planning initiatives. The chamber serves as an important business and community resource and focuses on developing and retaining businesses. It takes an active role in issues affecting local companies’ profitability and protecting and improving the quality of life for residents.

FAITH

By Rick Boxx

It’s Important to Take Time to Celebrate

In the business and professional world, we concentrate on goals, new products and services, sales quotas, and profits. We pursue these things with great energy, determined to hit our marks. But what happens when we succeed, when we achieve our intended results? More often than not, we simply establish new goals and objectives, sales quotas and bottom lines. Then we quickly move on.

Many organizations and leaders, consumed by their missions and objectives, sprint past major milestones and victories without pausing long enough to celebrate and appreciate what they have achieved. Imagine three mountain climbers scaling a huge peak who, just as they reach the summit, spot another lofty mountain in the distance. Rather than enjoying what they have just done, they rush back down Mt. Almost-Impossible and head toward the next challenging mountain.

This sounds foolish, doesn’t it? But this is often what we do. Rather than following the adage, “Take time to smell the roses,” we charge off toward the horizon in search of even greater accomplishments. When I was the editor of newspapers and magazines, I struggled with this temptation. We had worked hard to assemble the latest edition, overcoming many hurdles and obstacles along the way, but once it was off the press, our attention would soon turn to planning, writing, editing, and designing the next one.

That was why I always made an effort to hit the “pause” button, allowing our team to appreciate what we had accomplished before shifting our focus to the next set of deadlines. We needed time to celebrate.

As my friend Rick Boxx, also a regular contributor to “Monday Manna,” stated in one of his daily email messages, “Celebrations

are an important part of the journey. They can rejuvenate staff, recognize star performers, and solidify a team.” Camaraderie can be built during the struggle, pooling our respective talents and skills to accomplish a common goal. But the same camaraderie – some people call it esprit de corps – is solidified and strengthened when we can jointly bask in the glow of a job well-done.

We see a good example of this in the Bible’s Old Testament book of Nehemiah. The Israelites had achieved their own “mission impossible,” working hard to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, as well as reconstruct and inhabit the homes in the city. Even though they had faced strong opposition, the rebuilding was finished in an incredible 52 days. It was definitely time to celebrate. Which they did.

In Nehemiah 12:27 we read, “At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres.” The people of Israel would face many other difficulties in the days ahead, but they recognized the importance of celebrating what they had done.

King Solomon, reputed to be the wisest and most accomplished of ancient Israel’s kings, understood the value of celebrating: “Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him –for this is his lot” (Ecclesiastes 5:18).

In your workplace, embrace opportunities for celebration. It will keep your team energized and motivated.

Help Boynton Beach’s Pioneer Canal Park Win $75,000

Andrew Lukasik Joins Boca Raton as Deputy City Manager

The City of Boca Raton is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew “Andy” Lukasik as Deputy City Manager, effec tive July 25, 2022. In his new role, Lukasik will help manage the activities of the City and City Manag er’s Office, over seeing numerous City departments and divisions.

and facilitated two significant redevelop ment projects that brought investment to the town’s CRA district.

Help the City of Boynton Beach win $75,000 toward the renovation of Pioneer Canal Park via the “Perk Your Park” con test.

Voting runs through September 12; votes can be cast online with just a couple of clicks. Each individual may vote daily. The contest is held by the National Recre ation and Parks Association (NRPA). Pio neer Canal Park, located at 848 NW 13th Avenue in Boynton Beach, is one of ten parks throughout the country taking part in this competition.

If Pioneer Canal Park ends the contest as one of the three top vote earners, the City of Boynton Beach will receive $75,000 which will be utilized to add a boat ramp

and observatory deck to the park. The up grades would offer parkgoers access to wa terway activities such as boating, fishing, kayaking, and observing wildlife. The park currently offers amenities including basket ball, tennis and beach volleyball courts. The contest winners will be announced on Oc tober 12, 2022.

“Winning this competition would be a huge boost for the City,” said Kacy Young, the City’s Director of Recreation and Parks. “With the $75,000 prize, we would be able to provide even more recreational oppor tunities for our parkgoers without any ad ditional financial burden.”

For more information, call 561-7426220.

High Holy Days 2022/5783 at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL (August 4, 2022) Tem ple Beth El of Boca Raton invites every one to register for their tickets to celebrate the High Holy Days with us in-person for members at their Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton and at Florida Atlan tic University for guests. Additionally ser vices will be live-streamed on Virtual Beth El for those individu als who are unable to attend in person both locally and global ly. Additionally, a full list of our High Ho ly Days Service Sched ule is available online on the temple’s web site tbeboca.org.

Easy online ordering of our electroniconly High Holy Day Tickets is required for all of our in-person services, unless other wise stated. Tickets will be sent to the email address provided upon registration and can be printed out by the recipient or kept on their smartphone to display the QR code for admission to each service. No tickets will be mailed.

Tickets for High Holy Day services are complimentary with Temple Beth El mem bership for all members listed on the ac count. For those interested in Membership, please email Elinor Josephson or call her at 561-314-2833.

We welcome your family and friends

to our High Holy Day services! Guest tick ets for both holidays are $150 per person or $75 per person for each holiday. Due to space considerations, guest tickets are for FAU only for certain services.* A tick et allows you to attend as many services for each holiday as you would like.*See ser vice schedule.

Members may choose to attend ser vices either at Temple Beth El Schaefer Fam ily Campus or at Flor ida Atlantic University (FAU)’s Kaye Auditori um. Members bringing a guest to Congrega tional Worship Services must attend servic es with them at FAU. Our clergy rotates be tween services at Temple Beth El and FAU.

This year’s High Holy Day Services will also be available on Virtual Beth El (Face book, YouTube, and website Livestream). Click on the Virtual Services page or more information. There is no registration for our virtual services.

For more information about Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, additional servic es such as Selichot, Tashlich, Kever Avot, Sukkot, Simchat Torah and its programs and events, Religious School, Early Learn ing Center, Beth El Mausoleum and mem bership, please visit tbeboca.org or call 561391-8900.

Lukasik comes to Boca Raton with over 20 years of experi ence in local gov ernment in Palm Beach County. He was most recent ly Village Manag er for the Village of North Palm Beach, a position that he has held since 2017. During his tenure, Lukasik es tablished and implemented the Village’s first Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and the Strategic Planning Process, among other accomplishments.

Prior to that, Lukasik was the Town Manager for the Town of Jupiter for 13 years, where he developed financial incen tives to attract high-tech businesses, helped establish the El Sol Neighborhood Center,

His background in strategic planning, priority-based budgeting, economic devel opment, region al and local traf fic issues, and increased commu nity engagement make him well suited in helping continue Boca Ra ton’s innovation as a City and awardwinning level of community ser vices.

“In addition to his education and experience in public administra tion, Mr. Lukasik brings a high level of enthusiasm and com mitment to serve our community,” com mented Leif Ahnell, City Manager. “He is a valued addition to the organization and to the City Manager’s Office, and we are ex cited he has joined our team.”

Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts de gree from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University.

3G is Going Away – What it Means for You

(StatePoint) Similar to how the ways we listen to music and watch movies have changed, cellular networks are evolving too. In fact, all major wireless providers plan to shutter their 3G cellular networks this year.

3G networks are the wireless equivalent of being on dial-up internet access years ago. Built in the early 2000s, 3G networks are slower, less efficient, and not equipped to support the way we use smartphones today. Americans increasingly depend on their ability to connect to the internet for just about everything and the latest gener ation of wireless, 5G, is capable of deliv ering massively faster speeds, enabling and improving everything we rely on our smart phones to do.

As wireless companies continue to in vest in building out their 5G networks, 3G networks will be shut down to make room for this new technology and, ultimately, de liver a vastly superior wireless experience. That’s because there’s a limited supply of available spectrum -- the airwaves that wire less signals use. Wireless companies can take the airwaves once used for 3G and start using them to add more bandwidth to 5G. And more spectrum means better coverage and faster speeds for consumers.

If you have a phone that still relies on 3G, your wireless provider will contact you before their planned shutdown, and you’re

most likely eligible for a free device up grade.

Even if your phone isn’t from the 3G era, if you aren’t yet one of the millions

who’ve upgraded to 5G, the end of 3G means it’s time to trade up for a new de vice that can take full advantage of faster 5G networks, according to industry experts.

Keeping affordability and connectivity in mind, wireless providers are always offer ing deals.

Research 5G coverage and speeds from the providers where you live and like to travel. The wireless industry has changed significantly since the 3G era, so you may be surprised to learn which network is de livering the fastest and most reliable cov erage today. T-Mobile was the first wireless provider in the United States to launch na tionwide 5G and, thanks to its merger with Sprint in 2020, it now has the largest, fast est and most reliable 5G network, covering nearly everyone in the country.

It’s also a good time to take a look at your phone plan, especially if you’re on a limited data plan and want to stream music and videos – or just stop hunting for Wi-Fi.

Along with great coverage, find a plan with built-in benefits, such as free interna tional data roaming, gas savings, and dis counts on everyday items to make the most out of your mobile phone.

For more information on the future of 5G, visit t-mobile.com/5G.

Connectivity is more essential today than ever, underscoring the importance of the evolution to 5G. From entertainment and gaming to education, the latest wire less technology can connect you to every thing that matters, faster than ever before.

Tips to Get Preschoolers on a Schedule

(StatePoint) Sticking to a daily rou tine offers endless social, emotional and physical developmental benefits for preschoolers. Here’s how to make your schedule stick:

• Seek their input: Kids are more likely to feel engaged if they are involved in creating their schedule, so seek their input on certain details, such as the tim ing of their daily activities. For exam ple, ask them if they would prefer to have quiet time or creative time before lunch. Once you’ve settled on the spe cifics, use a dry erase board or chalk board to display their daily schedule. Be sure to hang it somewhere at their eye level, and consider including little icons for each activity to help young readers make the connection between the words and their meanings.

• Sit down for dinner: Weeknights can be hectic, but try to make dinner a set time each evening where you can sit down together. Turning meal time into a family activity offers everyone a chance to connect, bond and share the best parts of their day.

• Try fun tech: Cool tech can help

little ones get excited about following a routine while encouraging them to take on new responsibilities and care for themselves. For example, the My First

Kidi

analog clockfaces,

watch, it’s also a playful “pet pal” that lets out a friendly bark at the top of the hour. Kids can even name the doggie, care for it and teach it tricks, or play interactive games featuring their puppy. What’s more, the smartwatch helps kids stay on track and learn healthy habits, with important reminders and chimes for brushing teeth, potty time and nap time.

• Create rituals: Keeping sleep sched ules consistent can make falling asleep and waking up easier on kids, and little rituals can make these times of the day more comforting. Try singing a wake-up song each morning to get kids moving. At night, make it a daily habit to read a book together.

• Slow down: While routines are es sential, it’s all too easy to become over ly programmed. Be sure every single day includes free, unstructured time where kids can play, imagine and create.

A regular schedule can make for happier kids and a calmer household. Using positive reinforcement and new tech tools, you can help kids enthusiasti cally take the reins of their own routine.

Smartwatch from VTech, with its easy-to-use touchscreen and variety of digital and

teaches time-telling skills. But it’s more than a

Fuller Center Names New Board Members

Fuller Center, a not-for-profit organi zation focused on empowering children and families through education and family sup port, have named new members to both its Center and Foundation Boards. Doug Mithun has been named to the Fuller Cen ter Board of Directors and Kathy ConwayYaffe and Todd Skelton have been named to the Fuller Center Foundation Board of Directors.

Doug Mithun is a Financial Advisor with Truist Investment Ser vices, where he not on ly helps clients with their financial goals, but also acts as a life coach help ing people achieve bal ance and clarity and vi sualize what is truly important. He has been in practice for over 25 years. Mithun began his career in Minneapo lis, moving to Boca Ra ton in 2001. Previously, he was with Wachovia securities and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Truist/Sun Trust in 2018. Currently, Mithun serves as a Trustee at the Boca Raton Museum of Art and is a volunteer and sponsor for Bo ca West Children’s Foundation.

Kathy Conway-Yaffe has been named a Board member for Fuller Center Foun dation. She recently retired from Merrill Lynch after 44 years. She concluded her career as the Divisional Risk Director for the Southeast Division. All Compliance Su

pervision Managers in the Southeast branch offices reported to her. She is the former Secretary of the Florida Securities Deal ers and coordinated meetings for the Se curities Associates in the State of Flor ida. A big believer in financial literacy in schools, Conway-Yaffe has been active with the Center for Economic Education at FAU, supporting and promoting programs to teach instructors how to teach financial and eco nomic concepts to their students.

Also named to the Fuller Center Founda tion Board is Todd Skel ton, President and CEO of Prime Automotive Group, a top 20 US au tomotive retailer. Skel ton is a proven indus try leader with a track record of successfully building and consistent ly growing dealership sales volume, market share, fixed operations, and profitability. His leadership skills provide a clear vision, challenging mission, high-energy mo tivation, unwavering integrity, and a pas sion to win. Skelton is known for creating customer-centered cultures of accountabil ity with a fair and consistent management style.

For more information about the Full er Center and ways to support the children, faculty, and staff, please email CEO Ellyn Okrent at eokrent@fullercenterfl.org.

The Community Came Together To Host A Fun-Filled Weekend For Children with Craniofacial Conditions

Deliver the Dream, in partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Craniofacial Cen ter, hosted Camp SuperStar - a family strength ening, therapeutic, fun-filled retreat weekend at the B-Ocean in Fort Lauderdale from July 2931. In attendance, were 11 families who were invited by the craniofacial team along with 18 volunteers and staff.

“Nicklaus Children’s is enormously grate ful to Deliver the Dream for creating a won derful and memorable summer camp experi ence for children from our Craniofacial Center. Deliver the Dream has truly raised the bar for our longstanding Camp SuperStar, offering an amazing array of activities to inspire and delight the children and truly make them feel they are superstars,” said Dr. Jordan Steinberg, Surgical Director of the Nicklaus Children’s Craniofa cial Program.

The weekend kicked off with introduc tions to Florida Panther’s Mascots Stanley C. and Victor E., gathering goodies from the Wel come Extravaganza, participating in the Family

Game Show What’s The Deal? and ending the day with a campfire on the beach. On Saturday, participants took part in ArtWorld and Chal lenge Quest, were treated to a private Mermaid Show along with a Meet and Greet, parents on ly Tea with the Professionals and ended with a dance party and karaoke microphone give-away. Sunday there were discussion groups, craft projects and a closing ceremony as the hugs and tears were abound as families parted ways.

“Thankyouforyourdedicationandforthis wonderfulgiftof aweekend!Youtookstrangers and made them family” stated Brian Kenny, a father of 3 who attended the weekend with his wife and children.

Along with Deliver the Dream and Nick laus Children’s Hospital, the following sponsors andpartnersensuredasuccessfulweekend:Wil liam Watts Foundation, Sanchez’s Little Smiles, BeTheShowEntertainment,FloridaChildren’s Theater, Florida Panthers, B-Ocean, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, Little Smiles Florida and Starlight Children’s Foundation.

PBSC and LMC partner to support workforce and education needs

Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus and The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s acute care teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center (LMC), have partnered to support workforce and education needs in the Glades.

As part of the partnership, PBSC high school dual enrollment and Belle Glade campus students will have the opportunity to tour Lakeside, attend information ses sions about hospital programs and careers, and learn more about the hospital’s student ambassador program.

PBSC staff will also conduct presenta tions at LMC regarding the College’s pro grams to hospital staff and administrators who wish to continue their education.

“We are excited to collaborate with Lakeside Medical Center and believe this strategic partnership will greatly bene fit both organizations,” said Dr. LaTanya McNeal, executive dean of the PBSC Belle Glade campus. “Our students will now get the opportunity to learn about the ma ny great career opportunities at Lakeside through a tour of the hospital and their ambassador program. The partnership will also bring Lakeside Medical Center staff to the Belle Glade campus as we jointly plan a series of lunch and learn workshops on health-related topics, develop career semi nars and panels on health-related fields for students.”

Other objectives of the partnership in clude to have LMC host an information ta ble monthly on hospital programs and ca

tivities

workforce development initiatives.

“Lakeside Medical Center is proud of this innovative partnership with the Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus,” said Janet Moreland, APRN, MSN, LHRM, the hospital’s associate vice president. “We look forward to showing students the hos pital’s many rewarding career opportuni ties, so they’ll consider joining our health care team to serve the Glades communities following graduation. This win-win collab oration also affords our hospital staff op portunities to advance their skills through continuing education courses at the col lege.”

Darcy J. Davis, CEO of The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, also believes this collaboration will further open the door for local students to receive train ing and employment in the health care field.

“Recruiting medical professionals who provide direct patient care is an on going challenge in health care,” Davis said. “To help address this challenge locally, the Health Care District is pleased to collabo rate with Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus to create an academic path way for students that leads to rewarding healthcare professions and also benefits our staff, patients and the entire Glades region.”

reers at the Belle Glade campus and PBSC host a table monthly at LMC to distrib ute information to staff and visitors on the

College’s programs.

In addition, LMC staff will collabo rate with PBSC Belle Glade Student Ac

staff to conduct virtual and in per son seminars on health-related topics and LMC staff will collaborate with PBSC Belle Glade Career Center staff to conduct career seminars, presentations, panels on various careers to support Glades area

PBSC Paramedic student’s art becomes heartbeat of EMS department

Cassandra Rose has twin passions: art and medicine. Now her worlds have joined together in a wall art project for Palm Beach State College’s Emergency Medical Servic es programs.

Graduating this month from the Para medic program, Rose just completed paint ing the corridor walls of the EMS section of the PSC building, part of the Public Safety Training Center on the Lake Worth campus.

Featuring a caduceus and electrocar diogram heartbeat, the wall art was requi sitioned by Matt Keeler, director of EMS programs at PBSC.

“I wanted to have a mural to enliven the space and inspire our students,” Keeler said. “Cassy Rose was a great find being one of our students as well as a talented artist.”

Rose, who was born and raised in South Florida, always loved art but has no formal training.

“As long as I can remember, I’ve been doodling, painting and drawing,” she said. “It tends to be my form of stress relief and helps me relax, and I love being able to portray my own perspective on the world through my art.”

Rose started her own art business a few years ago after her restaurant employer no ticed her sketching on her free time and asked her to paint a mural. She has clients from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach, but she volunteered her services for PBSC.

“What better way to give back to the school that’s done so much for me than for

me to paint for them.”

The inspiration to become a firefight er/paramedic stems from having seen fire fighters in action when she was younger and appreciating how much they helped people.

In Florida, firefighters are also re quired to be, at a minimum, emergency medical technicians who perform basic life support. Rose graduated from PB SC’s EMT program and attended Bro ward Fire Academy because it had im

mediate openings. After graduating from the academy, she enrolled in PB SC’s Paramedic program, which focuses on advanced life support. Having passed her state certification exams, she’s cur rently interviewing for firefighter/para medic positions.

“I love the whole idea behind this job. I love the medical portion, and I love fight ing fires,” she said. “I think the entire job is amazing and fascinating. There’s also always

something to learn, which I like.”

One day Rose may look to advance her career in the medical field, but for now, she is perfectly happy being a firefighter/para medic and doing her art.

“I think that it’s important to love what you do, and I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to provide myself with a living doing the two things I love most.”

Go to @cassyroseart on Instagram to see more of Rose’s work.

Boca Raton resident sworn in as president of Literacy Coalition Board of Directors

The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County swore in its new board officers at its recent annual meeting. They are: President: Matthew Criscuolo of Boca Raton is an attorney with Cozen O’Connor. A native Floridian, Matt grad uated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts de gree in economics and political science before heading to law school at Nova Southeastern University. He has been a member of the Lit eracy Coalition board since 2017 and is in volved with several of our fundraising events.

Vice Presidents: Dr. Regine Bataille of Del ray Beach and Chris topher Duke of Palm Beach Gardens are both long-time Coali tion board members. Dr. Bataille is a pe diatrician at Gentle Medicine Associates in Boynton Beach and an avid Coalition vol unteer and literacy advocate. In addition to chairing the Nominating and Hospi tality Committees, Dr. Bataille partic ipates in our Reach Out and Read pro gram. As a physi cian, she partners with the Coalition to prepare young children for school success by provid ing books to fam ilies and stressing the importance of developing early lit eracy skills during well-child checkups. Dr. Bataille is a graduate of medical school at the State University of Haiti.

Chris Duke serves as managing partner of Aker man’s Palm Beach County offices. With a diverse practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Chris rep resents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local ad ministrative bodies. His clients operate across multiple sectors, including hospi tality, travel/recreation, healthcare, retail, financial services, and alternative energy. Chris maintains a robust thought leader ship profile, frequently conducting lec tures to employers and trade groups on aspects of employment law and compli ance. He has been continually ranked for his labor and employment acumen by The Best Lawyers in America, among other publications.

Secretary: Sharon Hill of West Palm Beach retired as the Assistant Library Di rector of Palm Beach County Library Sys

tem in 2015. The Library System has been involved in the Literacy Coalition since its inception and offers one-to-one tutoring for adults who are learning to read and many activities that encourage children to develop a love of reading and learn ing. Sharon has served on the Coalition’s Board of Directors since 1999 and is cur rently the Chair of the Personnel Committee. She has also served on the Bylaws, Nominating and the Read Togeth er committees. Sharon is a past president of the Palm Beach Coun ty Library Association and has served as the Chair of the Florida Li brary Association Plan ning Committee. She is a graduate of Florida State University.

Treasurer: Nicole Rocco of Palm Beach Gardens is a corporate attorney practicing General Corporate, Commer cial Contracts, Corporate Governance, State and Local Sales/Use Tax, Regulato ry and Compliance. She graduated cum laude with a J.D. from Samford Uni versity, Cumberland School of Law, an M.S. from Florida International Uni versity, and with a B.A. from Barry University. She has been on the Litera cy Coalition’s board of directors since 2019.

Member at Large: Bernadette O’Grady of Palm Beach Gardens is the director of Pro gramming and Me dia Convergence for WPTV NewsChannel 5. She has been a member of the Literacy Coalition board since 2000. She has served many roles on the board, including pres ident from 2008-2010 and vice-president from 2006-2008. Bernadette is a member of the Communications Committee, the Grand Bee Committee, and chaired the Love of Literacy Luncheon from 20112014, and again from 2018-2020. Berna dette also volunteers at all the Coalition’s annual fundraisers.

The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County provides adult and family litera cy programs, children’s literacy programs, and a Literacy AmeriCorps program, all aimed at improving the quality of life in our community by promoting and achiev ing literacy.

To learn more about the Coalition and how to get involved, please visit www.Lit eracyPBC.org, or call 561-279-9103.

A native Floridian, Matt graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science before heading to law school at Nova Southeastern University

Boca Helping Hands’ Bowling for Bread Event Will Benefit Local Children’s Charities

After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is hosting its annual Bowling for Bread event on Sun day, August 28 at Bowlero, 21046 Com mercial Trail, Boca Raton, from 12 pm2 pm. BHH has invited local children’s charities to attend at no cost to enjoy an afternoon of fun and bowling. Proceeds from the event will support the BHH Backpacks weekend meal program and the other participating children’s charities. Members of the community are encour aged to sponsor a child for $100, spon sor a lane for one of the children’s chari ties for $500, or make a donation of any size. All contributions up to $10,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by the Gary Peters Family Foundation in support of these local kids’ programs.

Boca Helping Hands has operat ed BHH Backpacks for the past 11 years, providing food-insecure students with nonperishable, easy-to-prepare meals every Fri day to ensure they get enough to eat on the weekends. During the 2021-22 school year, BHH Backpacks helped over 1,500 students in 12 local schools, providing a record 280,398 meals and 140,199 snacks.

The other children’s charities invited to be beneficiaries of the event include 4KIDS of South Florida, Inc., Achievement Cen ters for Children & Families, Adopt a Fam ily, American Association of Caregiving

Youth, Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton, City House Delray, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, Fuller Center, HomeSafe, Place of Hope, PROPEL, Sal vation Army, SOS Children’s Villages, and Pearl City Cats.

Bowling for Bread is part of Bo ca Chamber Festival Days—a series of fun-filled August events intended to raise

awareness and funds by pairing nonprof its with for-profit members of the Great er Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

AvalonBay Communities is Bowling for Bread’s For-Profit Chamber Partner and the Event Sponsor is the Lee Pearlson Stein berg Foundation. Other major sponsors include e5 Pharma, LLC, Mizner Biosci ence, LLC, the American Eagle Outfitters

(AEO) Foundation, and the Strong Heart Foundation.

This is the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation’s fifth year sponsoring the event. “It’s always a great time bowling and watching the kids have fun, and I’m so glad it’s back again this year,” said Foundation

Trustee Lee Steinberg. “My mom, Pearl, had a soft spot for children’s causes, and I love being able to honor her legacy by sup porting Bowling for Bread.”

To sponsor a child or lane, visit Boca HelpingHands.org/BowlingForBread or contact Karen Swedenborg at 561-4170913, ext. 202 or via email at Karen@Boca HelpingHands.org.

Boca Helping Hands has operated BHH Backpacks for the past 11 years, providing food-insecure students with non-perishable, easy-to-prepare meals every Friday

Comedic Duo YidLife Crisis Comes to Boca Raton

YI Love Jewish is proud to present YidLife Crisis as the headlining act of the 4th Annual YI Love Yiddishfest ‘22. The six-day festival of concerts, plays, films, and lectures which features contemporary Jew ish headliners such as YidLife Crisis, will be performed in Miami Beach, Boca Raton and Coral Springs beginning later this month. The stars and creators of the Yiddish com edy web series and the Jewish cultural brand YidLife Crisis, Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman, use a Jewish comedic lens on life to pay homage to the Yid dishkayt - The Jewish identity - with which they were raised.

YidLive! is an evening of comedy, music and thoughtprovoking shtick. The boy chiks from Montreal pres ent their unique take on the modern Jewish experience in a hilarious multimedia presentation which includes live music. Concert goers, recom mended ages 13 and over, don’t need to be Jewish or have knowledge of Yiddish.

“As Canadian snowbirds, we normal ly aim to be in South Florida from Janu ary onwards. We’ll make an exception to perform at this gevaldik - amazing - cele bration of Yiddish language and culture,” says Batalion.

“And we think we can still fit in the early bird special before the shows, too!,” adds Elman.

YidLive! will be performed at 7:00pm

in Miami Beach on Saturday, September 3, 2022 and in Boca Raton on Sunday, Sep tember 4, 2022.

For tickets to YidLive! and to view all the YI Love YiddishFest ‘22 events please visit: yiddishfest.org. For more information about YI Love Jewish or “YI Love Yiddish Fest ‘22” visit the organization’s website at www.YILoveJewish.org, email info@yilove jewish.org or call 888-945-6835. With over 12 events in three counties, there’s some thing for the entire mish pukhe to enjoy!

YI Love YiddishFest ‘22 is sponsored by Dr. Bruce and Lesley Zafran of Park land and GFour Produc tions, and is cosponsored by the Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Ju daic Studies/George Felden kreis Program in Judaic Studies at the Uni versity of Miami, The Betsy South Beach, Miami Beach JCC and the Adolph, Rose Levis JCC, MNM Theatre Company, Mo’s Deli, Miami New Times and the Yiddish Theatre Alliance with the support of Bro ward County Cultural Council, the MiamiDade County Department of Cultural Af fairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Flor ida Council on Arts and Culture.

Achievement Centers for Children to Host 11th Annual Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride

Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) 11th Annual Witches of Del ray Beach Bike Ride will take flight on Satur day, October 29th from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. be ginning at Delray Beach City Hall, and ending at the Green Market in Old School Square.

More than 300 witches featuring their best witch-wear and extravagantly deco rated brooms (bikes) will ride through sce nic Downtown Delray Beach, along the ocean on A1A, with a water stop at Sandoway Discovery Center, all guid ed by the Delray Beach Police Department. At the conclusion of the Ride, the party continues on the Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage with music, and awards presentation for “Best Costume,” “Best Witch Cackle,” “Best Decorated Broom (Bike),” and “Best Group Theme.”

In addition, long-time event partner Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub in Delray Beach will host the signature fundraiser in support of the Witches Ride, the Annual “Witches Brew” on Friday, October 21st, from 5 to 9 p.m. The

Brew features local celebrity John Brewer who serves as DJ and host for the evening; a fabu lous silent auction; raffles & contests; food & drink; prizes for Best Decorated Table & Best Dressed Brew Attendee; and more.

Funds raised from the Witches’ events di rectly benefit Delray Beach’s Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a commu nity-based organiza tion dedicated to serv ing under-resourced children and families in Delray Beach and sur rounding communities.

“We are excited to celebrate the 11th An niversary of the Witches Ride in 2022, and are so grateful to all who come together to make the magic happen!” said ACCF Chief Devel opment Officer Jessica Hall.

Premiere sponsorship opportunities are available for these events. The Brew and the Ride will fill up fast, and sell out quick ly. For more information, to sponsor, regis ter to ride, or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.achievementcentersfl.org/witches-of-del ray-2022/

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Lynn University names Junior Cadet head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams

Abrahamsson Named to AAC Preseason All-Conference Team

Florida Atlantic University men’s soccer senior Tom Abrahamsson has been named to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) preseason all-confer ence team, the league office announced Tuesday.

our top and most consistent players as well as one of our leaders. I am expect ing him to play an even larger role again this year.”

Cadet served as an assistant track and field coach for two years at Allen Community Col lege in Iola, Kan sas, where he was named Coach of the Year in 2016. In 2018, Cadet gained an additional year of assistant track and field coaching experience at Bur bank High School in California before taking full reigns of the program for two years as head coach and earning the 2021 Pacific League championship—the first in 32 years for Burbank High.

Before joining the Blue and White, Cadet joined Coastal Carolina University last year as assistant track and field coach. The Chanticleers ranked in the Top 100 for event groups in NCAA Division I during his time there. He’s coached successful ath letes like Beatrice Puiu, Heptathlon 2022 Romania National Champion.

“Junior’s name was consistently brought to the top of the list in the various conversations we engaged in to recruit the best-suited cross country and track coach,” said Devin Crosby, director of athletics at Lynn. “After meeting with him and evaluat ing his background of success and en trepreneurial acu men, it was clear Ju nior Cadet needed to lead Lynn Uni versity’s cross coun try and track pro grams.”

In high school, Cadet earned the 2009 Palm Beach Post and Sun Senti nel Track and Field Athlete of the Year award and was a state champion in 110 Meter Hurdles and Triple Jump that same year. In college, Cadet was a Sunbelt Conference Team Champion in 2010 with Western Kentucky University and in 2013 with Middle Tennessee State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in mass communication.

The Fighting Knights start the cross country season on Friday, Sep. 2 at 6:20 p.m. at the Valdosta State Invitational in Georgia.

Now entering his fourth season, Abrahamsson has established himself as a key piece of the Owls’ backline. The Swedish left back earned Third Team All-C-USA honors in 2021. He was also named to the all-tournament team as the Owls advanced all the way to the C-USA championship last November in their fi nal season with the conference.

“This is great recognition for Tom and FAU, especially since we are one of the new teams to join the conference,” noted head men’s soccer Joey Worth en. “Each year Tom has been one of

Abrahamsson has started 37 of 39 games in his career, contributing three goals and six assists. He was a mem ber of the C-USA All-Freshman team in 2019.

FAU men’s soccer joins women’s swimming and diving as affiliate mem bers of the AAC for the 2022-23 school year. The remaining 16 Owl programs will become full members of the con ference next fall.

The Owls were picked to finish eighth in the preseason AAC coaches’ poll. FAU opens regular season play at home on Sunday against Lynn Univer sity at 6 pm.

Lynn University Fighting Knights Ath letic Director Devin Crosby has designated Junior Steeven Cadet as the new head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams.

Cadet served as an assistant track and field coach for two years at Allen Community College in Iola, Kansas, where he was named Coach of the Year in 2016.

Draves, Encarnacion, Fletcher sign with Colorado Vibes of the Pioneer League

Former Lynn University baseball play ers Nathan Draves, Joseph Encarnacion and Greyson Fletcher have signed with the Colorado Vibes of the Pioneer League. The Pioneer League is a professional indepen dent baseball league that features teams from the Rocky Mountain region of the US.

All three players graduated from Lynn University in 2022, finishing their playing days with the Fighting Knights at the end of the season. Both Fletcher and Draves pitched for the Fighting Knights, while En

carnacion played predominantly in the in field.

Fletcher led the Fighting Knights with seven wins this past season. He struck out 56 batters over his 74.2 inning pitched.

Draves served as a reliever, appearing in 15 games in 2022. He struck out 44 bat ters in 44.0 innings, and he ended with a batting average against of .277.

Encarnacion appeared in 23 games, starting 22 of them, and he posted an on base percentage of .370 in 2022.

Men’s Lacrosse Adds Brett Bernardo As Assistant Coach

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse team has added Brett Bernardo as an assistant coach. Bernardo brings over a decade of colle giate playing and coaching experience to PBA.

“Brett was a standout offensive player (midfield) in college, and has experi ence coaching both offense and defense in his coaching opportunities within his ca reer,” said head coach Jes se Vanatta. “At PBA, we in tend to utilize his experience coaching both sides of the ball as well, and be comeveryinvolvedintherecruitingprocessfor future Sailfish.”

Bernardo comes to the Sailfish from Mes siah University in Mechanicsburg, PA where he developed and fostered a competitive culture. As an assistant coach, Bernardo managed the defense and goalies. He led film breakdowns, scouts, practice plans, and team building events. Additionally, Bernardo organized recruiting camps and brought in 15 players to the team in 2022.

Prior to his role at Messiah University, Ber nardo served as an assistant lacrosse coach for Grove City College in Grove City, PA. During the ‘21 season, the Wolverines went 11-2, won the PAC Championship, and they received a berth to the 1st round of the NCAA D3 tour nament.Thatseason,Bernardo’sdefensiveunit held opponents to 6.93 goals against average.

Additionally, Bernardo spent three years as an assistant lacrosse coach at Liberty University

inLynchburg,VA.AtLiberty,Bernardoprimar ily led the offense and structured practice plans. The Flames were ranked as high as 5th in the nationinMCLAD1.TheFlamesaveragegoals per game grew from 13.73 to 16.18 during his tenure.

Bernardo coached up seven MCLA All-Americans, and 13 All-Conference Players.

In2015Bernardoserved as a Fellows Program Intern for Fellowship of Christian Athletes lacrosse (FCA) in Baltimore,Maryland.Hehandledinterpersonal communicationsandrelationswithparents,stu dents,andotherleadersandworkedwithcoach es to run camps and various summer teams.

“IamthankfulforCoachVanattagivingme theopportunitytoworkatauniversitylikethis,” Bernardo said. “I’m excited to work with a tal ented group, as well as see how God continues to move through this program.”

As a player, Bernardo was an NCAA Divi sionIlacrosseplayeratMaristCollegeinPough keepsie, NY. He later transferred to Liberty as a redshirt sophomore. Bernardo was the team captain for two years and was named a 2015 & 2016 MCLA 1st Team All-American and was awardedthe2015SELCOffensivePlayerof the Year. Bernardo scored 45 goals and distributed 24 assists that year.

TheformerMCLAAll-Americanreceived his Bachelor of Science in Business Adminis tration with a Marketing Concentration from Liberty in 2016.

FAU Women’s Soccer Dominates Detroit Mercy for First Win

The Florida Atlantic University wom en’s soccer team earned its first win of the 2022 season with a decisive and dominant 4-0 tally over Detroit Mercy on Sunday.

All four Owl goals came in the first half. In the 12th minute, Bri Austin made a strong move to get space after taking a pass from Hailey Landrus. Austin fired a rock et shot from the left side of the box that tucked inside the right post for FAU’s first goal of the season.

That same combination connected again less than six minutes later. From the left side, Landrus sent in a cross that Austin got a piece of inside the goalie’s box, and it found the back of the net for a 2-0 lead.

FAU kept the foot on the gas pedal and stretched it to a 4-0 lead by halftime with two goals from Sofia Voldby. Vold by punched in a header after a cross from Hunter Koziara for her first goal in the 33rd minute, then struck again in the 43rd after

taking a feed from Thelma Hermannsdot tir. The two goals were Voldby’s first of her collegiate career.

The 4-0 lead proved to be more than enough for the Owl defense, which did not allow a single shot to Detroit Mercy. Blythe Braun picked up the shutout in her first Owl start.

“We’re really proud of our players,” FAU head coach Patrick Baker said. “They responded very well from a tough perfor mance against Alabama, but in fairness Al abama is very good. We talked about put ting that in a capsule and learning from it, but not dwelling from it and finishing the weekend on a high note. I thought they did just that. We’re really proud of how they responded, and four goals in the first half definitely helped our cause today.”

The Owls will host Miami on Thurs day, Aug. 25, for a 7 p.m. start time at the FAU Soccer Stadium.