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Palm Beach State College celebrated more than 1,600 graduates during two fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

ï Palm Beach State College celebrated more than 1,600 graduates during two fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

ï On December 14, 2022, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, joined Jewish National Fund-USA, the Consulate General of Israel in Miami, and Katz Yeshiva High School (KYHS) in Boca Raton, to give an inspirational and informative speech to several hundred students regarding the importance of continuing strong relations between the United States and Israel.

ï The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s 50th Anniversary Gala held Dec. 3 at The Boca Raton hosted more than 700 people in attendance and raised a recordbreaking $2 million for YMCA programs.

ï The University’s LeMieux Center for Public Policy will host former White House National Security Advisor and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the DeSantis Family Chapel.

ï With a Child Development Associate certification and a College Credit Certificate in Pre-School, Tonia Williams Staten has been teaching since 2006 at the Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach, but her long-term goal was to earn a degree.

ï Bank of America today announced that Boca Helping Hands and The Arc of Palm Beach County have been named as the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees for their work to remove economic barriers and advance socioeconomic opportunity in Palm Beach County. With a multi-year grant from the bank, the two organizations will expand programs and services that are addressing healthcare, education, employment, and basic needs for the underserved and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ï Florida Atlantic University has received a $599,503 grant from the United States Department of Defense for a powerful

high resolution imaging technique that can reveal nanoscale structures. The Transmission Electron Microscopy enables multidisciplinary research in the materials and life science fields and includes a scanning unit, an EDS detector for elemental analysis and a tomography holder for 3D visualization of nanostructures.

ï Concord Summit Capital, LLC arranged an $18.1 million CMBS loan to refinance the Boca Corporate Center, an office/ retail complex located at the highly visible interchange of Glades Road and the Florida Turnpike.

ï Three Palm Beach State College students enrolled in the Nails Technician Career Certificate Program at the Belle Glade campus will be able to launch their new careers in style thanks to $1,000 scholarships from Dress for Success Palm Beaches. In addition to the money for tuition and educationrelated expenses, Guadalupe Ruiz, Maya Vallejo and Jessica Riquiz will have access to a network of support, mentors, professional attire and developmental tools that will help them thrive in their work and life.

ï BoyntonArts’ first public/private partnership, a mural by local artist Kristin Pavlick, is in the process of being created at Delray Beach Pawn, a City of Boynton Beach business located at 3377 N. Federal Hwy. Pavlick can be seen painting the mural, entitled “A View Through the Illusion,” Mon. through Sat., 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, weather permitting, until completion with a holiday break beginning Tues., Dec. 20 through Wed., Dec. 28. The mural is anticipated to be completed in February 2023, with an expected life span of ten years.

ï WPTV news anchor/reporter Tory Dunnan, an adjunct professor of journalism, won two Emmys at the 46th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards on Dec. 10.

ï The Golden Bell Education Foundation and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County will distribute S.P.I.R.E. (Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence) reading intervention kits to all Boca Raton public elementary schools.

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PBSC celebrates more than 1,600 fall graduates

and guests.

Attorney Gary Lesser, president of The Florida Bar and managing partner of West Palm Beach-based Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC, was the keynote speaker at the morning ceremony for the more than 900 Associate in Arts degree graduates. He likened the journey of life to a road trip and encouraged graduates, as they move forward, to look out for the road signs pointing to community and service.

“These are the signs that will get you to where you need to be on the path ahead,” he said. “I believe that if you focus on community and service, you will end up capturing so many important values and experiences. It will make your life worthwhile and meaningful.”

ganizations and charities is the mistaken belief that they can’t make a difference. That’s not true,” he said, adding that “all of us can get involved and make a difference in some way.”

State Rep. Kelly Skidmore, a PBSC alumna, was the keynote speaker at the afternoon ceremony for the more than 700 graduates of the Associate in Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and the certificate programs.

Palm Beach State College celebrated more than 1,600 graduates during two fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

“The knowledge you gained at PBSC will set a solid foundation for your future,’’ PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D., told the graduates while welcoming them and their family, friends

Lesser encouraged the graduates to find causes that are meaningful to them and in line with their values. He stressed that everyone can make a difference. “One of the reasons why people don’t get involved in community or-

She focused on the “resilience” of the U.S., the state and people throughout her remarks and lauded graduates for their perseverance and focus on their education during the COVID-19 pandemic. “All of you are the collective personification of human resilience,” she said. “Although it may have been forced upon you, being resilient, having resiliency or portraying resilience is an incredible attribute that will continue to serve you well as you grow and learn and evolve.”

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Inspires Boca Raton Students During Recent Visit

YMCA of South Palm Beach County Raises $2M at 50th Anniversary Event

Boca Raton, FL – The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s 50th Anniversary Gala held Dec. 3 at The Boca Raton hosted more than 700 people in attendance and raised a record-breaking $2 million for YMCA programs.

“We are so proud of the role that the Y has played in the transformation of the City of Boca Raton over the past 50 years and look forward to even big-

Charlotte and Melvin Weaver, Henrietta Countess de Hoernle and William B. Ziff, Jr.

“We accomplish our mission every day through the many programs we offer,” stated Jason Hagensick, president and CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. “But it is the people that have supported us the past 50 years that have made our YMCA what it is today.”

Driven by its founding mission, the YMCA has served as a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.

On December 14, 2022, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, joined Jewish National Fund-USA, the Consulate General of Israel in Miami, and Katz Yeshiva High School (KYHS) in Boca Raton, to give an inspirational and informative speech to several hundred students regarding the importance of continuing strong relations between the United States and Israel.

Ambassador Herzog also briefed the students about the recent elections in Israel, as well as the concerning rise in antisemitism around the world and the need to have a united effort to fight it. He answered questions from the students and even took “selfies” with them, later touring the school and visiting classrooms — making this an unforgettable experience for the students.

“KYHS was thrilled to host Ambassador Herzog for a full-school assembly,” said Rabbi Avi Levitt, Head of School. “We are thankful that Jewish National FundUSA arranged to have the Ambassador visit South Florida and elected to partner with us and our nearly 500 students, enabling these young adults to meet a man who exemplifies service to the Jewish people.”

Loren and Eric Stein, Jewish National Fund-USA’s Co-Presidents of the South Palm Beach Board of Directors, were integral to organizing

the event. Loren Stein, a teacher at KYHS, also spoke to the students about the incredible work Jewish National Fund-USA is doing to support the land and people of Israel and how the school plans to create a JNF-USA club for students interested in philanthropy and connecting with other high school-aged supporters of Israel.

“As the single largest provider of Israel engagement programs in the U.S., Jewish National Fund-USA offers numerous ways to connect young American Jews to Israel,” said Ltc. Zohar Vloski, the Keren Kayemet LeIsrael Jewish National Fund Israel Emissary. “We were delighted to help organize this event as part of our work to establish the next generation of Israel supporters.”

Herzog was appointed Israel’s Ambassador to the United States in the summer of 2021 by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. He is a retired Israel Defense Forces Brigadier General and has held senior positions in Israel’s Ministry of Defense. From 2009 to 2014, he served as Special Emissary to Israel’s Prime Minister in an effort to relaunch the Peace Process. Previously, Ambassador Herzog served as an International Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, and the Director of the Forum of Strategic Dialogue.

ger contributions to all ages of our community in the future,” said Terry Fedele, co-chair of the festivities along with her husband, Jerry. The half-century celebration was generously presented by Myrna Gordon Skurnick.

In addition to purchasing four muchneeded buses for the Y’s After School and Day Camp programs, funds raised through the gala will support the Myrna Gordon Skurnick Creative Arts Initiative for teens, the Robes Family LIVESTRONG Fund for cancer care programs and six legacy funds in honor of each of six key stakeholders recognized during the anniversary program for their generosity and leadership to the Y.

The six legacy honorees include Mary and Peter Blum, Helen and Richard DeVos, Christine and Eugene Lynn,

The YMCA of South Palm Beach County serves as a community anchor in Palm Beach County by enriching lives and strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Comprising the YMCA of South Palm Beach County are The Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton, The DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, THE LAB: YMCA Leadership Academy and the YMCA@901 NCCI.

For more information, visit YMCASPBC.org.

“KYHS was thrilled to host Ambassador Herzog for a fullschool assembly,” said Rabbi Avi Levitt, Head of School.

The six legacy honorees include Mary and Peter Blum, Helen and Richard DeVos, Christine and Eugene Lynn, Charlotte and Melvin Weaver, Henrietta Countess de Hoernle and William B. Ziff, Jr.

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton to Speak at University’s LeMieux Center for Public Policy

The University’s LeMieux Center for Public Policy will host former White House National Security Advisor and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the DeSantis Family Chapel.

Bolton served as National Security Advisor from April 2018 to September 2019, and in that role, he championed a strong U.S. foreign and defense policy. He is recognized for his national-security influence and past experience, having served in the former presidential administrations of Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.

“Ambassador Bolton is a leading expert on foreign policy issues,” said LeMieux Center founder and former U.S. Sen. George S. LeMieux. “He has literally been in the room where it has happened for the past 40 years. We look forward to learning from his unique insights.”

During his recent White House tenure, Bolton scored policy victories, such as overseeing the administration’s withdrawal from the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran reached under former President Barack Obama. Bolton also served as a crucial force in strategic conversations with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, seeking broad concessions from him about his weapons of mass destruction. Bolton participated in key policy formulation on issues related to Russia, including strategic arms control, and on China.

As the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006, Bolton defended American economic and security interests, as he did throughout his time at the State and Justice Departments. During his tenure, he voiced the need for the Security Council to take meaningful action

against international nuclear proliferation and terrorism.

Along with France’s ambassador, Bolton led the Security Council to approve a unanimous resolution to end the summer 2006 Hezbollah war on Israel, to authorize UN peacekeepers and to create an arms embargo against Hezbollah. He also assembled an international coalition that blocked the bid of Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s Marxist strongman, to join the Security Council.

Bolton is an advocate for human rights. While serving at the UN, he arranged the Security Council’s first deliberations on Burma’s human rights abuses. He invited actor George Clooney and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel to brief the Security Council in September 2006 on the mass murder of non-Arabs in Darfur, Sudan.

“Every day we delay only adds to the suffering of the Sudanese people and extends the genocide,” Bolton said.

Released in June 2020, his book, The Room Where It Happened, is a White House memoir that is the most comprehensive and substantial account of the Trump administration, and one of the few to date by a top-level official.

His op-ed articles have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and other periodicals.

Bolton is the latest in a series of high-ranking U.S. and international officials hosted by the LeMieux Center in recent years. They include 70th Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah L. Birx and Admiral James Stavridis, NATO’s 16th Supreme Allied commander and 15th commander of the U.S. European Command.

Cancer delays but does not derail PBSC graduate’s plans

With a Child Development Associate certification and a College Credit Certificate in Pre-School, Tonia Williams Staten has been teaching since 2006 at the Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach, but her long-term goal was to earn a degree.

Despite her initial struggles with a required math course, she was working toward her Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education at Palm Beach State College when she was diagnosed in 2014 with an aggressive breast cancer. It delayed, but it did not derail her plans to finish her degree.

“I just wanted more for myself,’’ Staten said, noting that she completed the CDA at PBSC in 2006 and the CCC in 2008. While undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments and surgery, she put school on hold. By the time she was in remission and enrolled in classes again, the COVID-19 pandemic had hit, but she moved forward anyway.

“I’ve been taking two classes at a time since then, she said, noting that she also passed the math class.

Her goal was twofold. There is a move within the industry to get more early childhood teachers classified as “highly qualified,” plus the 55-year-old West Palm Beach native, who is oldest of four children, wants to set an example for her family. After graduating from high school in 1985, instead of pursuing a higher education, she got married and later divorced after experiencing domestic abuse.

“I wanted to go to school but

didn’t. Financially, I was not able to go to school.”

She largely funded her education through the Seeking Excellence and Education through Knowledge (SEEK) scholarship program, which is dedicated to improving the quality of Palm Beach County early childhood education environments through staff development. It is funded by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and administered by PBSC

through the Institute of Excellence in Early Care & Education.

Her mom, sister and a brother are coming from Tallahassee to watch her cross the stage during the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony at the Palm Beach County Convention Center Dec. 20. Also in the audience will be her youngest brother, niece and her fiancé who live locally.

“It is a longtime goal that I completed,’’ she said. “I’m thinking about going on to get a bachelor’s. I’m just happy to get this degree.”

“Ambassador Bolton is a leading expert on foreign policy issues,” said LeMieux Center founder and former U.S. Sen. George S. LeMieux.

“It is a longtime goal that I completed,” she said. “I’m thinking about going on to get a bachelor’s. I’m just happy to get this degree.”

BofA Names Boca Helping Hands and The Arc of Palm Beach County 2022 Neighborhood Builders

Bank of America today announced that Boca Helping Hands and The Arc of Palm Beach County have been named as the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees for their work to remove economic barriers and advance socioeconomic opportunity in Palm Beach County. With a multi-year grant from the bank, the two organizations will expand programs and services that are addressing healthcare, education, employment, and basic needs for the underserved and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Boca Helping Hands and The Arc of Palm Beach County will each receive a $200,000 grant over two years, comprehensive leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader on topics ranging from increasing financial sustainability, human capital management, and strategic storytelling, join a network of peer organizations across the U.S., and access capital to expand their impact. The program continues to be the nation’s largest investment into nonprofit leadership development.

“Nonprofits like Boca Helping Hands and The Arc of Palm Beach County are the backbone to our community in Palm Beach County as they are dedicated to understanding the obstacles many individuals, families and community members are experiencing,” said Fabiola Brumley, president, Bank of America Palm Beach County. “It’s important that we direct not only capital, but also the necessary resources and training to help

position these nonprofits and their leadership team for long-term success as they grow strategically and make a positive impact.”

Boca Helping Hands uses a holistic approach to combat poverty by making food, medical, and financial assistance programs available to at-risk and vulnerable populations impacted by systemic and racial inequity. The bank’s funding will go towards expanding pantry bag distribution, healthcare access, and resource center emergency financial assistance, particularly helping the growing number of families who need food assistance due to inflation. Boca Helping Hands Grants Manager Anna Campitelli Rubenstein will join Boca Helping Hands Executive Director Greg Hazle and participate in leadership development to advance Boca Helping Hands’ connections with funding sources and partnerships with other community organizations.

“Advanced communication training and learning about best practices will help us better promote to diverse audiences, advocate for our programs, recruit new supporters, and help us set clear expectations for projects and the organization as a whole,” said

Rubenstein. “Belonging to a larger network of nonprofit leaders that we can learn from and consult, brainstorm, and exchange ideas with is invaluable in our assessment of unmet community needs. The impacts can be further amplified when we share these lessons with our staff, board, and other local networks.”

The Arc of Palm Beach County strives to create a continuum of care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programming that advances disability inclusion and adultcare focused services. The bank’s funding will be used to expand employment services and programs, training technology needs, support travel, operational costs, and curriculum development. Specifically, they will be able to create a Hospitality and Tourism Certificate Program to provide adults with disabilities the qualifications needed to better secure sustainable job placement. The Arc of Palm Beach County Senior Director of Adult Day Services Kristie Giles will join The Arc’s CEO Kimberly McCarten and participate in leadership development to further future collaborations and inspire new avenues for The Arc of

Palm Beach County’s programming.

“What I love about the opportunities for leadership development through the Bank of America grant is that they create a new environment of people from outside of my industry and from across the nation ready to share their unique perspectives,” said Kristie Giles, senior director of adult day services, The Arc of Palm Beach County. “These conversations will undoubtedly spark ideas we can implement at our organization to improve our team, programs, and services. Further, it provides an excellent opportunity for potential collaborations and partnerships.”

In Palm Beach County, 27 nonprofits have been selected as Neighborhood Builders, with the bank investing more than $5.8 million into these local organizations since 2005. The invitation-only program is highly competitive, and organizations are selected by a committee comprised of community leaders and past Neighborhood Builders honorees.

Through 2021, Bank of America has invested over $280 million in 50 communities through Neighborhood Builders, partnering with more than 1,400 nonprofits and helping more than 2,800 nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership skills. Neighborhood Builders is just one example of how Bank of America deploys capital in communities, builds cross-sector partnerships, and promotes socioeconomic progress as part of its approach to responsible growth.

FAU Lands U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool

Florida Atlantic University has received a $599,503 grant from the United States Department of Defense for a powerful high resolution imaging technique that can reveal nanoscale structures. The Transmission Electron Microscopy enables multidisciplinary research in the materials and life science fields and includes a scanning unit, an EDS detector for elemental analysis and a tomography holder for 3D visualization of nanostructures.

The acquisition of the Transmission Electron Microscopy is a joint effort across six colleges and institutes at FAU including the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the Schmidt College of Medicine, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, and the College of Education. FAU’s research efforts related to the grant will include nanocomposites, bio-inspired materials, nanoparticles, wearable sensors, drug development and delivery, bone tissue regeneration, biofilms, biomedical microelectromechanical systems and stem cell-matrix interactions.

“Nanoscale imaging capabilities will not only ensure rapid progress in our current Department of Defense-funded materials research, but also will stimulate research in relevant areas such as biomedical engineering, marine biotechnology, sensing and threat detection as well as nanotechnology,” said Vivian Merk, Ph.D., principal investigator and an assistant professor in FAU’s Department of Ocean and Mechanical En-

gineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Due to its great versatility, this research equipment will be critical in a variety of our research projects and will significantly contribute to the success of FAU’s long-term research and STEM education goals.”

Transmission Electron Microscopy is essential for studying the micro- and nanostructure of inorganic, organic and hybrid materials. In inorganic samples, the instrument reveals the orientation and internal structure of crystal lattices down to individual atoms, as well as defects, such as dislocations or grain boundaries. Transmission Electron Microscopy is the preferred method to directly measure the size, grain size, size distribution, and morphology of nanomaterials. The technology also provides direct structural information on soft matter, including synthetic polymers, macromolecules or organic fibers. The imaging technique reveals the ultrastructure of biological systems in fine details.

Research using this instrumentation will deepen knowledge about cellular uptake mechanisms that play a key role in drug delivery and will prove useful for studying

complex interfaces in highly mineralized tissues such as enamel or bone for improved bone regeneration and tissue engineering. In recent years, scientists have made significant strides in understanding the underlying mechanisms of interface failure, crack propagation, nanoparticle dispersion, and particle/ polymer interaction.

An integral part of this research is identifying mechanisms responsible for failure and aging. Utilization of the Transmission Electron Microscopy, in combination with macroscopic testing, will help FAU researchers better identify the best strategies for long-term material protection and reinforcement.

“Electron microscopy has become an indispensable tool in areas important to national defense, such as physical sciences, engineering and biomedicine,” said Stella Batalama, Ph.D., dean, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science. “We are excited to house this cutting-edge instrumentation in our college, which will be integrated into research training to augment our existing capabilities in research areas of interest for the Department of Defense. In addition, we are developing course curricula for K-12 education to attract students in underrepresented institutions to pursue studies leading

to STEM careers.”

Prior Department of Defense-sponsored materials research at FAU involves the development of flexible body armor and polymer matrix composites with outstanding mechanical and chemical stability. Nanoscale imaging capabilities will not only ensure rapid progress in this research, but also stimulate new research areas such as air revitalization in submarines, drug development and delivery, bone tissue engineering, sensing and threat detection, and nanotechnology. This instrumentation will further contribute to the development of new therapeutic tools and disease interventions.

As part of the grant, outreach efforts will encompass a number of initiatives, including structured student visits to the Transmission Electron Microscopy lab, internships for selected schoolteachers, or the development of a Nanoscale Imaging teaching module. Electron microscopy will be integrated into the undergraduate STEM curriculum to promote active learning and student engagement in the classroom. FAU’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry will support talented undergraduate students to work on Transmission Electron Microscopy-related projects under the leadership of a faculty mentor.

“Transmission Electron Microscopy is of great importance as it can stimulate students’ interest and motivation for studying science and technology by establishing a meaningful connection between the classroom and the real word,” said Merk.

January March

The City of Boca Raton Receives Bicycle Friendly Community Award

Hundreds Pay Respects to Business,

The City of Boca Raton once again was awarded a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Award by the League of American Bicyclists. One of 55 destinations nationwide to receive the award designation, the City previously received this recognition in 2018 – and is proud to have held this designation since 2003. The designation is valid for four years, through 2025.

City leaders and staff have long been committed to promoting and encouraging bicycling as a safe, economical, environmentally friendly, and health-conscious mode of transportation and recreation. With over 84 miles of bike lanes, as well as shared-use paths and trails, the City’s bicycle network has been enhanced by successful projects such as the A1A bicycle lanes, the Patch Reef Trail, and the El-Rio Shared Use Trail.

On the El-Rio Trail, recent upgrades surrounding the I-95 interchange construction near Yamato Road allow bike riders and pedestrians to travel safely through an underpass that connects the north and south ends of the trail. The City has also improved some centrally located public areas and parks with additional bike racks and bike repair stations.

February

Emidio Armando DiPietro, a legendary South Florida businessman, charitable donor, benefactor and mentor for needy kids, a Korean War veteran, devoted family man and renowned hospitality maven – was known by many other names: ‘Jay’ DiPietro, JD, Mr. D, Dad and his most loving and spoton sobriquet, Papa Jay.

The distinguished gentleman who dedicated 32 years to transforming Boca West Country Club from a marginal venture to a sparkling gem of world-class country club living, passed away March 6 in the loving comfort of his home.

Students will develop new skills for jobs not yet defined, allowing them to join a first-generation workforce with significant earning potential.

April May

New FAU Degree Programs Target Working Professionals

Previously called O5C Elementary School, Palm Beach County’s newest public school in Boca Raton now has an official name.

Currently under construction and set to open at the start of the 2022/23 academic year in August, Blue Lake Elementary School is set to open on August 10.

Florida Atlantic University is launching four new master’s degree programs for working professionals, including an expansion of the state’s first Master of Science with Major in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The FAU Board of Trustees recently approved the programs in information technology management, supply chain management and business analytics, in addition to AI. The four degree programs, already offered to full-time students, will be available online and in-person to working professionals and are expected to begin in the fall.

The master’s in AI degree, first announced in 2019 for fulltime students, is part of an innovative program that covers AI foundations and technologies.

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has partnered with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Genesis Community Health to help provide underserved individuals with access to healthcare services.

Through its healthcare voucher program, BHH funds the cost of providing uninsured individuals access to free primary medical, dental and behavioral care at FAU’s two nurse-led clinics in West Palm Beach and Genesis Community Health’s clinics in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach.

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Welcomes 75 Members to Annual Meeting

A half-century after it was originally founded, The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) held its annual Members Meeting at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) on May 18 and more than 75 local supporters attended.

Olivia Hollaus, Founder and Creative Director of Protect My Shoes, a brand focused on creating stylish, sustainable, and effective shoe care products, and former Style Contributor to Boca Magazine, was elected to Board Chair, taking over from Kirsten Stephenson who ably served in that position for the last two years. Other officers include Secretary Denise Alman, Treasurer Christina Karas and Assistant

June July

West Boca Youth Baseball Team Wins States, Headed to Regionals

A half-century after it was originally founded, The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) held its annual Members Meeting at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) on May 18 and more than 75 local supporters attended.

Olivia Hollaus, Founder and Creative Director of Protect My Shoes, a brand focused on creating stylish, sustainable, and effective shoe care products, and former Style Contributor to Boca Magazine, was elected to Board Chair, taking over from Kirsten Stephenson who ably served in that position for the last two years. Other

Treasurer Mike Alexander.

officers include Secretary Denise Alman, Treasurer Christina Karas and Assistant Treasurer Mike Alexander.

Charity, Family Icon ‘Jay’ DiPietro

Boca Helping Hands Provides Access to No-Cost Mental Healthcare and Primary Care for Uninsured Individuals

New Boca Raton school officially has a name

Friends and family of the late Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel paid final respects to the two-term chief executive and loving wife, mother and grandmother at a funeral service Thursday in her favorite house of worship – Grace Community Church on West Camino Real.

Whelchel, 77, who occupied the big chair at City Hall from 2008 until she was term-limited in 2014, passed away Aug. 5, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The wife of John Whelchel, mother of four and grandmother of 10 would have marked her 78th birthday Aug. 13.

The hour-long memorial that began at 4 p.m. in the church formerly known as First Presbyterian, included prayers, messages, tributes from her children and grandchildren and recollections from her immediate predecessor, former Mayor Steven Abrams.

Augustal Coffee Day (September 29th) and International Coffee Day, (October 1st) Find your Place at The Third Place. Third Place Coffee Lounge is bringing a new aroma to Boca Raton, Florida, determined to deliver the ultimate coffee experience. “Serving the community is our goal. We look forward to sharing the after-hours open mic nights, the fundraisers, the youth events, the celebrations, and more with you and your loved ones. Everyone can find their place at Third Place Coffee Lounge, Welcome to the family!” says Elijah Gourgue, founder of The Third Place Coffee Lounge. located at 325 NE Spanish River Blvd. Boca Raton FL 33431.

Community-inspired, based, and driven, Third Place Coffee Lounge is committed to delivering the ultimate coffee experience. This Nation-

The prestigious American Heritage Schools is proud to announce its ranking as the No. 1 private school in Palm Beach County, Florida, according to Niche – the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families – for the fifth consecutive year. Niche’s 2023 Best Private Schools and Universities ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents. Ranking factors include SAT/ACT scores, the quality of colleges students consider, student-teacher ratio, private school ratings and more.

Additionally, 31 seniors in the schools’ Class of 2023 becameNational Merit Scholar Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)®. This distinction places American Heritage Schools Palm Beach Campus at the No. 1 in Palm Beach County for all private and public schools and No. 5 private school in the nation with the highest number of National Merit Scholars Semifinalists.

NovemberDecember

South Florida’s iconic resort and private club, The Boca Raton, celebrates the opening of Tower, its fully reimagined fifth hotel that provides an elevated new perspective on luxury travel. Following a $65 million transformation, the 27-story Tower, situated next to the newly constructed Harborside Pool Club, showcases expansive suites, breathtaking vistas, and distinct programming that deliver an unmatched experience for families and travelers of all ages.

“The relaunch of Tower is a significant milestone in the evolution of The Boca Raton. It further defines our property as one of the world’s most distinguished

resorts and private clubs, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality,” said Daniel A. Hostettler, President & CEO of The Boca Raton. “It was integral to our long-term strategy to create five distinct hotels, each offering a unique experience.”

Tower’s story began in 1969 when its unveiling marked a majestic enhancement to the Boca Raton skyline as the City’s tallest building. Paying homage to the pink hues of Boca Raton, the Tower’s exterior has been refreshed to a light Coastal Pink. Inside, 244 spacious rooms and suites are fully reimagined by architecture and design firm Rockwell Group. Contemporary and flexible configurations include connecting suites and entire floor takeovers, ideal for multigenerational families and groups of friends. Bright and airy with warm wood accents, each room features sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and coastline. As described by Shawn Sullivan, Partner at Rockwell Group, “We redesigned the rooms with a contemporary coastal feel imbued with a sense of casual luxury to flaunt the spectacular 360-degree views. This meant adding built-in window seating, bleached wood furniture, neutral linen fabrics, fluted feature walls and classic molding.”

Liberty University and University of Toledo are set to meet in the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl on December 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida Atlantic University Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN Radio, including ESPN 106.3 locally.

The game features independent Liberty, 8-4 overall, and MidAmerican Conference Champion Toledo, 8-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play. This marks the eighth time in nine years that the bowl game hosts a conference champion. Conference champions are 5-2 in the bowl game with the two losses coming in 2014 and 2018 when two conference champions matched up.

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Concord Summit Capital Arranges

$18 Million CMBS Loan for Boca Office/Retail Property

Concord Summit Capital, LLC arranged an $18.1 million CMBS loan to refinance the Boca Corporate Center, an office/retail complex located at the highly visible interchange of Glades Road and the Florida Turnpike.

Concord Summit Capital Director Justin Neelis was the advisor and sourced the financing on behalf of the owner, Berta Management

Florida, along with Concord Summit Senior Financial Analyst Daniel Rojo.

The 8,620-square-foot retail plaza is located at 7775 Glades Road. The 72,973-square-foot office building is located at 7777 Glades Road. The retail portion is anchored by a Starbucks and FedEx store. The office building is nearly leased out, mostly with professional firms and executive suite tenants.

“With future uncertainty of interest

rates, this was an opportunity for the owner to pay off an existing mortgage nearing maturity, lock in a new fixed-rate and take cash out,” Neelis said. “We are finding that the environment we are in is prompting many real estate owners to evaluate all options on the table when it comes to financing or refinancing their assets. Things have become tremendously more complex than a year ago.”

This is the second loan that Concord Summit arranged on behalf of Berta Management Florida. In March, it closed on a $16 million financing package for the Bed Bath and Beyond Plaza in Delray Beach. A portion of the proceeds were used to develop a Starbucks outparcel which recently opened to the public.

In all, Berta owns 13 retail plazas, office buildings and hotels throughout the tri-county region.

Dress for Success awards scholarships to PBSC Belle Glade campus students

Three Palm Beach State College students enrolled in the Nails Technician Career Certificate Program at the Belle Glade campus will be able to launch their new careers in style thanks to $1,000 scholarships from Dress for Success Palm Beaches. In addition to the money for tuition and education-related expenses, Guadalupe Ruiz, Maya Vallejo and Jessica Riquiz will have access to a network of support, mentors, professional attire and developmental tools that will help them thrive in their work and life.

With a mission to empower women to achieve economic independence, Dress for Success Palm Beaches named this scholarship the Mary G. Hart Scholarship for Women, after the organization’s longtime, now retired executive director. Awarded for the first time this year, it will be given annually to women who reside in Palm Beach County and attend classes at the Belle Glade or Lake Worth campus. The female scholarship candidates must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in the College’s Cosmetology programs: Nails Technician, Facials Specialty, Bar-

bering or Cosmetology. Dress for Success Palm Beaches provides these scholarships through a grant from the Quinn Foundation.

“Our collaboration with Dress for Success has been an incredible journey from the beginning, when our first working lunch revealed our mutual aim to accelerate upward mobility and transform lives,” said Dr. LaTanya McNeal, Executive Dean of the Belle Glade campus. “We are thrilled to offer our Cosmetology students the opportunity to benefit financially, professionally and personally from the amazing Dress for Success organization.”

Maya Vallejo entered the Nails Technician program looking for a career where she could express her creative side. Along with her classmates, she’ll graduate in December and looks forward to the support she’ll receive from Dress for Success as she seeks her first nail salon job.

“With this economy and the bills piling, this scholarship is like a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m lucky and I’m grateful,” Vallejo said.

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Those who are truly happy in life, have come to realize that happiness need not be an occasional experience, nor a seasonal happening! It can and should be a constant in the life of any individual. It is never dependent on what occurs outside of self but, rather, it is controlled by one’s inward understandings and dispositions, regardless of circumstances affecting one’s life!

Rather than occurring when certain things happen or don’t happen, true happiness is a personal choice. Outward conditions may be horrendous, difficulties of all kinds may surround anyone, but even then

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that individual can be truly happy, knowing that what is transitory is what is difficult, while happiness is a chosen condition which can and should remain permanent.

To the extent that you wisely define what is true happiness for you, it becomes much harder for anyone else to take it away from you. Furthermore, happiness is dynamic, not static! When it is soundly experienced, happiness often gives birth to additional manifestations of itself.

Always let your personal happiness be a reflection of what God wishes for you to enjoy; short of

that, it is just a caricature of happiness. Tragically, it is precisely the caricature that so many people today are after, rather than the true experience. Yet, it’s only the legitimate expression of true happiness that is capable of providing what every individual, anywhere on earth, longs to possess!

One is truly happy whose life is in constant advancement toward anything higher and superior to what one possesses at any moment, be it an object or a significant idea. Ultimately, lasting happiness is exceedingly more due to what our willing service for others produces

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in them, than merely on what we acquire for ourselves! Happiness should outlast the experiences that gave birth to it, and excel them!

Best-selling author, Matthew Kelly, offers sound advice to all those desirous of retaining the happiness they’ve already achieved, and can still enhance it more: “We are only here on earth for the blink of an eye. This is not our home. That’s why the happiness that God wants and created us for is very different from the fleeting happiness and momentary pleasures of this world.” I fully concur, and hope you will as well!

A major hospital in Texas had built a $165 million state-of-the-art medical tower, but the staff was astounded to discover that despite the huge capital investment, patient satisfaction was a dismal one percent. The hospital’s CEO told the Washington Post a study was undertaken to determine the cause for the high level of dissatisfaction. The missing ingredient, the top executive said, was empathy.

Determined to remedy the situation, the hospital took decisive steps to correct the problem. They developed new training, providing all employees with important instruction in how to practice servant leadership, and gave staff more authority for meeting patient needs without having to receive supervisory approval.

Results from the training and reshaping the working environment with-

in the hospital were remarkable. Over time, patient satisfaction rose from one percent to 90 percent. Because staff had learned to focus more on patient needs and concerns, rather than simply completing tasks they had to perform, the patients felt cared for and valued, rather than as faceless medical cases occupying specific rooms.

The psalmist addressed the importance of such sensitivity in Psalm 69:20 when he wrote, “Reproach has broken my heart and I am so sick. And I looked for sympathy, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.” This is just as true today as it was then. When someone is lying in a hospital bed, suffering from some malady or recovering from surgery, what they need as much as skilled medical treatment is the sense that someone cares for them and understands their

pain - and fears.

However, empathy is not a quality that is expected only in medical facilities. In most businesses, customers are looking for someone who cares, whether they are buying a car, evaluating software programs, leasing office space, or choosing the right venue for an important event. The capacity for demonstrating sincere concern for customers almost certainly will richly reward you with their ongoing loyalty and patronage.

Here are some simple principles from the Bible that apply to how we approach trying to cultivate a spirit of empathy toward those we are called to serve as business and professional people:

Look at things from their perspective. Ask yourself: If you were the patient - or the customer - how would

you want to be treated? The answer you give should be a good indication on how you should approach your own customers in meeting their needs and responding to their concerns. Jesus said as much in His so-called “golden rule”: “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you” (Matt. 7:12).

Put your interests aside and focus on others. We are all self-centered to a degree, and it takes hard work and intentionality to shift that focus onto other people. But that is what we must do to achieve high degrees of customer satisfaction. “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others”(Phil. 2:3-4).

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STRONG Wellness + Fitness is a safe place for women to get in shape physically and emotionally

Custom College Visits on their Exciting 150th Campus Visit

Custom College Visits (CCV), a leader in personalized, on-campus college tours and a member of the Boca Chamber, is celebrating their 150th campus visit! CCV specializes in planning personalized college visit itineraries for families, and a key component of their hightouch approach is driven by personal experience. Janice Caine, founder, recently toured both Tulane University and Loyola University, rounding out her own 149th and 150th on campus visits.

campus unto the tourer, but does not have a set-in-stone structure. Experiencing the juxtaposition between these two types of tours first-hand helps Janice prepare clients for their own travel. She is primed to offer suggestions and questions that students and families can ask during their visits to maximize their experience.

Christina Mummaw knew women don’t like being watched when they’re working out and needed more than just a fitness studio.

So, relying on her credentials, passion and personality, Mummaw opened STRONG Wellness + Fitness at 4730 NW Boca Raton Blvd., a “safe place” for women-only to get in shape physically and emotionally.

“We are not a gym. Especially if you’re stuck, this is your first step to a stronger, more confident version of yourself,” said the yoga, nutrition, fitness and life coach.

Q: Why should women go to STRONG for help physically and emotionally? Those are usually two separate paths.

A: We believe women are powerful and not merely in the weight-lifting department. We are created as physical, spiritual and thinking beings.We believe that balance in all three areas is very important. Strengthening ourselves in those areas helps define our identity and self-confidence. I want to help women create achievable goals with a realistic plan of action.

Q: Why has word of mouth been so important to build a STRONG following?

A: My greatest asset, besides my beautiful custom designed colorful studio, is myself. People feel comfortable with me, and I love that. I’ve been told my super power is love, and that’s something I’m really proud of. I want each woman to feel loved and special when she comes to STRONG Wellness + Fitness.

Q: How did you know women don’t like being on display when they exercise and would welcome an alternative?

A: I knew how I felt. I wasn’t comfortable working out. Sometimes men would flirt or ask me out. Sometimes they would offer advice I didn’t ask for. Sometimes they just stared. I felt inse-

cure because I didn’t have makeup on or the right outfit. But I wasn’t there to socialize. I was there to work out and get healthy. Those struggles led me to start a community that cares for one another and encourages eachother “to bloom where they are planted.” That’s our favorite mantra.

Q: Who are you attracting?

A: Our clients range from 14-yearold girls to 72-year-old women in all stages and walks of life.

Q: Are you and your staff credentialed?

A: Not only am I certified in nutrition, yoga/yoga trapeze and personal training, I’m a Certified Life Coach. I also bring a lifetime of my own personal experiences and scars. I’ve been divorced, a single mom, empty nester, experienced loss of parents and friends, and career changes. I have a strong passion to help guide women through challenging times and empower them to fully enjoy the lives they were meant to live is a strong and healthy way.

Q: What’s the most surprising part of this journey for you as you continue to attract more women to STRONG?

A: The most challenging part has been walking alongside clients in the early stages and encouraging them to have the confidence to take the first step to sign up for coaching. I customize every client’s program specifically for her abilities, limitations/injuries and personal goals. No two women are alike, and neither are our protocols.

Q: What else would you like women to know?

A: We have bimonthly community events to bring everyone together. We’ve hosted goat yoga, paddle boarding, game night, beach cleanups, brunch and yappy hours. We have more fun events planned for the Strong community, such as line dancing, craft nights, horseback riding, fishing, and more.

Since the company’s inception in 2010, Custom College Visits has helped students and families from the U.S and from around the world plan indepth, on-campus itineraries to colleges throughout the U.S., with the goal of giving students an authentic feel for each college that they visit. Touring the schools herself allows her to better plan and advise the families that she works with, as she is familiar not just with the schools, but their geographic location and feel, as well as the on-campus experience.

The visits also offered an interesting insight into the current status of on-campus tours. At Loyola the tour was incredibly personal, just Janice, her family, and a guide. By contrast, the tour at Tulane was self-guided. One offers intimacy but a lack of free range, while the other offers the

Her favorite tour of all 150 schools? Says founder Janice Caine, “Can I pick my own Alma Mater? I’ll always know the campus, but it’s forever changing – being updated, expanded, and beautified. I could tour Smith College over and over and always notice something new.”

Custom College Visits is a Delray Beach-based, woman-owned business. The company designs multi-campus, multi-day itineraries for college-bound teens and their families. Campus visits are tailored to the specific interests of each student, allowing them to visit the colleges of their choice. Custom College Visits has become known for its attention to detail and personalized service.

For more information about Custom College Visits’ services or upcoming webinar, call (650) 931-4515 or send an email to info@customcollegevisits.com You may also visit the website at www.customcollegevisits.com.

Hadassah’s Lights Elects New Region Executive Board

Dozens of leaders from Hadassah Florida Atlantic chapters virtually joined together December 2, 2022 to elect a new 2023 Region Executive Board and to hear exciting updates from those who attended Hadassah’s 100th National Convention in Israel in mid-November.

Hadassah Florida Atlantic is proud to announce the members of its 2023 Region Executive Board: Bobbi Prager – President, Sheryl Weitman – Executive Vice President, Susan Wakshul, Organization Vice President, Ayala Layen-Slann – Treasurer, Shari Portnoy – Program Vice President, Ilene Grayev and Judy Price – Philanthropy CoVice Presidents, Marcia Ledewitz and Janet Pearlstein – Membership Co-Vice Presidents, Joy Parks – Education & Advocacy Vice President, Marilyn Fields – Area Vice President, Sheila Steinberg – Recording Secretary and Ellen Peskin – Corresponding Secretary.

Region leaders learned about some not to be missed 2023 programs open to the public: ongoing sessions of Let’s Talk About It virtual discussion series led by Lois Gordon, Region Education Chair set for Thursdays at 10:00am - February 17, 2023 The Coddling of the American Mind and April 20, 2023 Is There Such a Thing as an

Innocent Bystander. Scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023 is a hybrid (virtual and inperson) Decoding Antisemitism program with Temple Beth Tikvah, Greenacres to be presented by Josephine Gon, Senior Vice President, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Videos of Hadassah’s 100th Convention highlights can be found on www.hadassah.org.

The Hadassah Florida Atlantic Region is home to 46 chapters and 22,000 members in Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties and is part of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA). HWZOA is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With nearly 300,000 members, Associates and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change and advocate on such critical issues as ensuring the security of Israel, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization’s (HMO) two hospitals in Jerusalem, Hadassah delivers exemplary patient care to over a million people every year and supports world-renowned medical research. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality.For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.

New Mural Representing Urban & Natural Life in Florida Coming to Boynton Beach

public, private and non-profit sectors. At the Sept. 15, 2022 City Art Advisory Board meeting, the board unanimously approved Pavlick’s Delray Beach Pawn mural design and awarded a $5,000 grant for the project from the Public Art Fund. Delray Pawn Shop will contribute $10,000 for the $15,000 project.

PBA Journalism Professor Wins Two Emmy Awards

es. A Brother’s Love told the story of WPTV meteorologist Steve Villanueva whose brother was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The story was part of the station’s coverage of the 20th anniversary of the attacks.

BoyntonArts’ first public/private partnership, a mural by local artist Kristin Pavlick, is in the process of being created at Delray Beach Pawn, a City of Boynton Beach business located at 3377 N. Federal Hwy. Pavlick can be seen painting the mural, entitled “A View Through the Illusion,” Mon. through Sat., 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, weather permitting, until completion with a holiday break beginning Tues., Dec. 20 through Wed., Dec. 28. The mural is anticipated to be completed in February 2023, with an expected life span of ten years.

Once completed, the mural, will cover most of the one-story building and part of the parking lot. The design represents urban and natural life in Florida and includes coke cans, stop signs, shipping containers, gold, wedding rings, flamingos, snakes and more.

In March of 2022, the City Commission established BoyntonArts’ new Mural Program to encourage the creation of outdoor murals through collaboration of the

Pavlick has created murals for the City of Boca Raton, City of Delray Beach, Double Tree Hilton, and Loews Hotel. Her paintings are on display in the permanent collection of the Coral Springs Museum of Art and have been exhibited at local galleries such as the Cornell Museum of Art and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

Lee Josephson, a second-generation owner of Delray Pawn Shop, is also the CEO of Diamonds by Raymond Lee (2801 N. Federal Hwy.), where he commissioned his first mural by Pavlick in 2018. Integrating his passion for customer care into community care, he routinely hosts events that highlight public businesses, charities and art.

“The City is excited to see the first partnership with a business owner to expand the number of murals in Boynton Beach through the new Mural program,” said Glenn Weiss, the City’s Public Art Manager. “We are still accepting applications for additional murals, and the City encourages owners to come forward with their walls.”

WPTV news anchor/reporter Tory Dunnan, an adjunct professor of journalism, won two Emmys at the 46th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards on Dec. 10.

She won the Emmys for the news special Missing in Florida and the news feature A Brother’s Love. Missing in Florida explored racial and gender disparities in how law enforcement agencies and media outlets prioritize missing persons cas-

Dunnan serves as a weekend anchor/reporter for WPTV, NBC’s West Palm Beach affiliate. She has been a national correspondent for CNN, and in 2012, she served as a political correspondent covering the presidential race for CNN.

Dunnan started her career as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for WAFF 48 News in Huntsville, Alabama, where she was honored with an Alabama Associated Press award for coverage of fatal tornadoes, and for her live coverage of the vice president’s visit to the area.

She graduated with honors from Brown University and earned her master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. The Medill School is widely known as one of the best journalism schools in the country.

Steps You Can Take to Care for Yourself During the Holidays

(StatePoint) With seasonal stressors like end-of-year work deadlines, gift shopping and hosting potentially weighing on you, plus all those extra sweets and indulgent foods to nibble on, the holiday season may be the happiest time of year, but it’s not always the healthiest. Here’s how to take better care of yourself to feel your best this holiday season.

Protect Your Skin

You may be aware that the more free radicals you have in your body, the more skin damage can accumulate over time. But did you know that exposure can be particularly high during the holiday season? There are a few reasons for this. One is that cooler temperatures are linked to sugar cravings, making sweet treats especially hard to resist at a time of year when there are so many to choose from. Increased sugar intake can boost the production of advanced glycation end products, and ultimately unwanted free radicals. In general, diets high in fat, sugar, and processed foods can contribute to free radical production, as can stress.

Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your skin from the inside out during the holidays and beyond. Fernblock PLE (Polypodium leucotomos extract), the natural antioxidant in the dietary supplement Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula, can help neutralize free radicals and the

damage they cause. Dermatologist-recommended, Heliocare aids in eliminating free radicals to help maintain younger-looking, more resilient skin.

“Along with the cheer of the season comes skin hazards,” says New York-based dermatologist, Rachel Nazarian, MD. “But the holiday season is the perfect time to gift your skin additional protection from the damaging effects of free radicals. You can

do this by incorporating a supplement like Heliocare into your routine in addition to using a topical broad spectrum sunscreen.”

To learn more, visit heliocare.com. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Heliocare is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Move Daily

Be sure to take time for yourself each

day to receive the combined physical and mental health benefits of movement. Head outdoors for a morning or afternoon walk to get some fresh air, improved blood circulation and some mood-boosting sunlight during the short, dark days of winter. To promote agility, flexibility and relaxation, take a few minutes to unwind with some meditation or gentle yoga.

Practice Healthy Habits

Holiday office parties and family gatherings often involve indulging in the kinds of food and drink that can leave you feeling more dehydrated, bloated and fatigued than you might normally. Counteract these effects by adopting healthy habits now that you can carry into the new year. Drink plenty of water each day, and incorporate decaffeinated green tea, coconut water or smoothies into your routine for added electrolytes. Likewise, get high-quality sleep each night. It’s especially important to do so if you’re burning the candle at both ends. For better shut-eye, avoid caffeine and blue light exposure before bedtime, and keep your bedroom temperature comfortable and consistent.

While it can be hard to set aside time in your schedule when there’s so much to do, a bit of daily self-care is sure to have a restorative effect that helps you refresh, reset and be more focused.

4 Simple Steps to Becoming More Sustainable Over the Holidays

(StatePoint) While the holiday season can sometimes feel like it’s all about consumption, keeping sustainable practices alive may be easier than you think. Here are some simple sustainable practices to try over the holidays.

Brighten Up: Share a flowering or lush green houseplant as a gift this season to bring some life into the home. Proven to help lift spirits, plants can also assist during those bleak winter months in helping to filter the air and bring the house some freshness and color.

Sent with Love: Care packages, cards and gifts galore! The holidays are all about telling loved ones you’re thinking of them, but all those shipping boxes can sometimes lead to waste. Go green by choosing greeting cards made

from recycled paper, or keep smaller gifts safe in transit using ecofriendly shipping materials such as Flourish brand Honeycomb Recyclable Mailers.

Wrapped Up: Choosing sustainable, recycled paper to wrap presents is a gift to your loved ones and the environment. Flourish brand Kraft Paper is made of

100% recycled material, making it a great alternative to traditional wrapping paper. Plus, it’s durable enough to work for gifts of a variety of sizes and shapes. For added trim, let your imagination soar with colored pens, or include a beautiful pinecone or sprig of holly for a simple, elegant winter look.

Ditch the Disposable: While disposable dishes and flatware provide ease during the holidays, they are not so easy on the environment. Entertaining with reusable plates and flatware provides an on-trend look while also being more sustainable. Start small with simple swaps like using washable serving ware and platters, which can still be a meaningful way to use less plastic during the bustling holiday season.

Ensuring All Students in Boca Raton Public Elementary Schools Read At Grade Level

BOCA RATON, November 29, 2022 – The Golden Bell Education Foundation and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County will distribute S.P.I.R.E. (Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence) reading intervention kits to all Boca Raton public elementary schools. The Golden Bell Education Foundation, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, and members of the School District of Palm Beach County will officially kick off this impactful program on Wednesday, December 14th at 9:30 AM at Boca Raton Elementary School, 103 SW 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

This community-wide initiative will help close the literacy achievement gap for all underperforming students in kindergarten through third grade in Boca Raton. Through a $40,000 matching grant program, we are providing S.P.I.R.E. for students in K-3 at all 13 public elementary schools in Boca Raton. The Gold-

en Bell Education Foundation thanks the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, CP Group, GEO Group, NCCI, Ellis Law Group, Plastridge Insurance, and the England and Gardner Families who have all joined in the effort to build our future leaders.

Media outlets are invited to attend this Check Presentation/ Program Commencement on Wednesday, December 14th, at 9:30 AM at Boca Raton Elementary School, 103 SW 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

The Golden Bell Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization existing to support the Boca Raton public school system by administering funds and educational programs that promote business skills for students. Created in 1991, the Golden Bell Education Foundation has awarded over $1.8 million to Boca Raton public schools.

Contact Information: Liz Nicastro, lnicastro@bocachamber.com or by phone (561) 395-4433 ext. 232.

Ethicist to Speak About Vice and Virtue

Calvin University Professor Dr. Rebecca DeYoung will speak Jan. 30-31 at Palm Beach Atlantic’s Provost’s Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series.

DeYoung’s research focuses on the seven deadly sins and virtue ethics, as well as Thomas Aquinas’ work on the virtues. She is the author of several books, her most recent being Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies.

DeYoung will give three public lectures, in addition to discussions with students and faculty:

11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30 at Family Church Downtown, 1101 S. Flagler Drive: Why Are You Angry? Exploring the Deadly Sin of Wrath

7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30 in the DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Boulevard: When Image Is Everything: Introducing the Vice of Vainglory

11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1300 S. Olive Ave. (Graduate School of Ministry Chapel): Glittering Vices

DeYoung’s other books include Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice and Aquinas’ Ethics: Metaphysical Foundation, Moral Theory, and Theological Context. She has published numerous essays in various academic publications and journals. For her work, she won the Book and Essay Prize from the Character Project and the C.S.

Lewis prize for Glittering Vices.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Calvin University and her master’s and Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. She has taught ethics and the history of ancient and medieval philosophy for more than 20 years.

Previous speakers in the series include George Marsden, Michael Ward, Mark Noll and Eleonore Stump.

Lynn University’s Gingerbread Concert raises $81,295 for Conservatory of Music

By Dale King

Lynn University’s annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert welcomed nearly 700 guests to the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center on Sunday, raising $81,295 for the Conservatory of Music.

Gingerbread is the conservatory’s largest fundraiser each year, hosted by the Friends of the Conservatory—a dedicated group of volunteers and donors who champion Lynn’s high-quality music education through

fundraising initiatives and community outreach.

“Thank you to each and every person who committed to a sponsorship, bought a ticket or volunteered their time to make this year’s event possible,” said Lisa Miller, director of annual programs at Lynn.

“Every dollar we raise provides the resources we need to train world-class musicians and keep the arts alive right here in our community.”

Changing Lives boss praises volunteers for

Operating a service that provides aid to the homeless is a big job. “We can’t do anything without the volunteers,” James Batmasian, founder of the Changing Lives assistance organization in Boca Raton, told a crowd Saturday at the group’s third annual Unity Day Expo Fair at Hughes Park in the Pearl City neighborhood of Boca Raton.

Known to the needy as “Mr. B,” he told the crowd gathered on cloudy, cool day: “Please succeed in your life.” And paraphrasing a Biblical passage, he added: “Take the fishing rod and learn to fish.”

providing help to homeless

With a rally and ‘Fan Fest,’ lots of off-the-grid action preceded Tuesday night’s annual Boca Bowl

Friends of the Conservatory Board pose at concert. Seated, from left, Deanna Wheeler Alyce Erickson, Pam Coffey and Barbi Block. Standing, from left, Asa Loof, Mary Ann Milhous, Marilyn Nelson, Pat Thomas, Terry Fedele, Kim Champion and Kristen Oliver. Not pictured are Marlene Goldstein, Barara Gutin, Ben Heyward, Mary Anne Kull, Mary Lafferty, Caryn Levison, Rene Males, Linda Melcer, Robin Muir, Barbara Nassau, Ioulia Nikiforova, Isabelle Paul, Marilyn Swillinger, Pat Toppel, Elaine J. Wold and Donna Zoley. (Photo courtesy of Lynn University)

Friends of the Conservatory Board pose at concert. Seated, from left, Deanna Wheeler Alyce Erickson, Pam Coffey and Barbi Block. Standing, from left, Asa Loof, Mary Ann Milhous, Marilyn Nelson, Pat Thomas, Terry Fedele, Kim Champion and Kristen Oliver. Not pictured are Marlene Goldstein, Barara Gutin, Ben Heyward, Mary Anne Kull, Mary Lafferty, Caryn Levison, Rene Males, Linda Melcer, Robin Muir, Barbara Nassau, Ioulia Nikiforova, Isabelle Paul, Marilyn Swillinger, Pat Toppel, Elaine J. Wold and Donna Zoley. (Photo courtesy of Lynn University)

Lesly Morales of Changing Lives address the crowd at the third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by the organization. (Photo by Dale King)

James Batmasian, founder of Changing Lives, addresses the crowd at the organization’s third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton. (Photo by Dale King)

Pastor Tony Lowden addresses the crowd at the third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by Changing Lives. (Photo by Dale King)

Charles Conklin addresses the crowd at the third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by Changing Lives. (Photo by Dale King)

Changing Lives boss praises volunteers for providing help to homeless

By Dale King

Operating a service that provides aid to the homeless is a big job. “We can’t do anything without the volunteers,” James Batmasian, founder of the Changing Lives assistance organization in Boca Raton, told a crowd Saturday at the group’s third annual Unity Day Expo Fair at Hughes Park in the Pearl City neighborhood of Boca Raton.

Known to the needy as “Mr. B,” he told the crowd gathered on cloudy, cool day: “Please succeed in your life.” And paraphrasing a Biblical passage, he added: “Take the fishing rod and learn to fish.”

Batmasian sponsors Unity Day each year to connect families in need to a variety of resources to find solutions to their fundamental challenges. The goal is to help disadvantaged and underprivileged families struggling during these trying times and those at risk of being homeless by providing and informing them of all the available resources each nonprofit and other organizations have to offer.

Among those on hand for the Dec. 17 event was Marie Hester from DISC (Developing Interracial Social Chains). For 32 years, she said, she has “been helping the poor create a dialogue with the community.” Her group is currently doing a survey of Pearl City, Boca Raton’s oldest neighborhood, originally platted in 1915, so it can get more recognition.

DISC also operates the Pearl City Family Gardens, located across Glades Road from Hughes Park

in front of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Twenty-one students from Dixie Manor take care of the crops, collect vegetables and donate them to the poor. The group just harvested collard greens for an elderly woman who can no longer cook. Marie said she is going to prepare the delicacy for her.

The organization collaborates with several master gardeners, including Lynn Russell, who was just named to the Boca Raton Historical Society’s Walk of Recognition.

Organizers expected 20 nonprofits to attend the event which offered free food and beverages donated by Rebel House Boca, along with entertainment, health screenings, prizes and activities for kids.

Among the non-profits attending were:

First United Methodist Church, which started the men’s shower and laundry program for the homeless.

Homeless Hearts Food International, which provides food relief, housing assistance and mentoring.

Breaking the Chains Outreach Ministries, which works with at-risk children, the elderly, homeless and the needy.

AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.), which promotes violence-free relationships and social change by offering alternative choices to end violence and domestic abuse.

Several speakers also offered the crowd words

of encouragement.

“We have a divided nation, but we are all in this together,” said Pastor Tony Lowden from Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga., who was chosen for the post by former President Jimmie Carter. “You never know when you could end up homeless.”

The minister admitted he has seen the seamy side of life, growing up in a “speakeasy house” where he had to pick up discarded needles and liquor bottles. “I was thrown out. I was homeless. I had to sleep in a park.”

God intervened, he noted, and he urged the homeless in the crowd to believe in the Lord. “I pray with all that’s in me that you will continue to have hope.”

Charles Conklin, assistant pastor at Ebenezer Church, led a prayer, calling on everyone in the crowd to connect with God, “whose name is the name above all names. I’m glad to see people of all ethnic groups who have come here to seek love and connection.”

Changing Lives of Boca Raton, Inc is a 501C3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Its programs aim to prepare clients for gainful employment and support individuals’ return to independent and self-sustaining living.

The organization also aids with scholarships for sober living facilities and detox, housing stipends, costs for mental and physical care, personal documentation and endowments for business start-ups.

For more information visit https://changinglives.me/, Facebook page @changinglivesBR, Instagram page @changinglivesbocaraton or call 561961-4635.

The third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by Changing Lives.

The third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by Changing Lives.

Photos by Dale King

Lu Dussin paints a child’s face during the third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by Changing Lives.

The third annual Unity Day at Hughes Park in Boca Raton, sponsored by Changing Lives.

With a rally and ‘Fan Fest,’ lots of off-the-grid action preceded Tuesday night’s annual Boca Bowl

By Dale King

There’s always plenty of action on the field when the annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, now in its ninth year, draws a major crowd and a couple of college grid powerhouses to the Florida Atlantic University Stadium each December.

This year’s competition Tuesday night didn’t disappoint as the Rockets from the University of Toledo squeaked out a two-point victory over the Liberty University Flames, 21-19.

But fans didn’t have to wait until the evening’s head-to-head slugfest to enjoy some football-related activities. Patrons gathered outside the stadium Tuesday afternoon for the annual Fan Fest filled with tailgating spirit that led up to opening ceremonies and kick-off of Palm Beach County’s only annual NCAA-sanctioned college football bowl.

The popular Fan Fest featured family-friendly interactive games and activities for fans of all ages, rides, food trucks, giveaways and contests, a live band and an entertaining face-off performance between the two college bowl team bands and cheerleader squads.

Tuesday afternoon’s event was the second get-together in two days for local gridiron enthusiasts and those who traveled to Boca for the competition between Lynchburg, Virginia-based Liberty University and the team from Toledo named for its hometown in Ohio.

On Monday evening, a crowd got together in and around the Mizner Park Amphitheater for a different kind of competition – one which pit the bands, spirit squads and cheerleaders from each of the schools against each other.

The ensembles from Liberty, boasting 250 bandmembers, and Toledo, touting a sizable 120-man band of its own, performed their fight songs and other melodies, and the cheerleader teams enlivened the show with acrobatics. School mascots Sparky the Eagle and Rocky the Rocket also joined in the festivities to pump up the crowd.

Among the list of tunes attendees got to hear were “U of Toledo,” the fight song the Rockets’ marching band performs at every home sporting event. Liberty’s fight song, “Fan the Flames,” also reverberated when the Flames’ marching band took the stage.”

“We encouraged everyone to come early because we didn’t want anyone to miss a minute of the fanfare,” noted Doug Mosley, executive director of the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl. “It was a great opportunity for our Palm Beach County community to roll out the red-carpet welcome for these visiting teams and their fans gathering in celebration of Boca’s annual holiday-timed Bowl tradition.”

The community, Toledo Rockets fans, Liberty Flames devotees and college football fans of all stripes filled the Mizner Park grounds to cheer their respective squads. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer welcomed the crowd, addressing them from the amphitheater stage.

“On behalf of the entire city, 100,000 residents and 13,000 businesses, it is our pleasure to welcome two of the best universities in the nation and two of the most outstanding football teams to play in our city in the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl for the Howard Schnellenberger trophy,” Singer said.

Athletic directors from both schools addressed the fans and expressed gratitude at the opportunity to compete for the Schnellenberger Trophy, named after the college coach who founded the foo-

tball program for Florida Atlantic University in 1999 and was its first field mentor. He also gained an iconic reputation for his work with the universities of Miami, Oklahoma and Louisville in addition to holding a variety of assistant coaching positions. Schnellenberger, who died in 2021, was also on staff of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins.

The Flames finished the regular season 8-4, with three straight losses to close out play. Toledo finished its regular season as the victor of the MAC Conference for the 2022 season with an overall record of 8-5.

The teams left the FAU Stadium Tuesday night with overall season totals of 8-5 for Liberty and 9-5 for Toledo.

Again, this year, the Roof.Claim.com Boca Raton Bowl Charity Partner Spirit of Giving offered free tickets to nonprofits, schools and veterans groups who registered in advance of game day. The tickets were offered on a first-come, first-served basis with no area or section of the stadium guaranteed for seating. Those who got complimentary tickets also received complimentary snacks and refreshments.

The Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl is one of 17 bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN. The RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl debuted in 2014 and twice held the distinction of matching up two conference champions – Marshall University vs. Northern Illinois University (2014) and UAB vs. Northern Illinois (2018).

In all, six conference champions and another three conference division champions have played in the game. Among the Bowl’s alumni who have moved on to the NFL are current New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (BYU, 2020), Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (FAU, 2017) and Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott (Memphis, 2016).

Liberty University cheerleaders perform at pep rally at Mizner Park Monday night.

University of Toledo band at pep rally Monday at Mizner.

Activities Tuesday at Fan Fest outside FAU Stadium.

Activities Tuesday at Fan Fest outside FAU Stadium.

University of Toledo band at pep rally Monday at Mizner.

Activities Tuesday at Fan Fest outside FAU Stadium

Activities Tuesday at Fan Fest outside FAU Stadium.

Liberty University band and cheerleaders perform at pep rally at Mizner Park Monday night.

From left, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, with City Council members Monica Mayotte and Yvette Drucker, welcome fans to pep rally at Mizner Park Monday night.

Pep rally at Mizner Park Monday in advance of Tuesday’s RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl.

University of Toledo cheerleaders at pep rally Monday at Mizner Park.

Lynn University’s Gingerbread Concert raises $81,295 for Conservatory of Music

By Dale King

Lynn University’s annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert welcomed nearly 700 guests to the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center on Sunday, raising $81,295 for the Conservatory of Music.

Gingerbread is the conservatory’s largest fundraiser each year, hosted by the Friends of the Conservatory—a dedicated group of volunteers and donors who champion Lynn’s high-quality music education through fundraising initiatives and community outreach.

“Thank you to each and every person who committed to a sponsorship, bought a ticket or volunteered their time to make this year’s event possible,” said Lisa Miller, director of annual programs at Lynn.

“Every dollar we raise provides the re-

sources we need to train world-class musicians and keep the arts alive right here in our community.”

Jerry and Terry Fedele.

Donald and Helen Ross. (Photo courtesy of Lynn University)

Kevin Ross and Phoebe Chapman.

Photos courtesy of Lynn University

Jon Robertson.

From left, Asa Loof and Jay and Marilyn Nelson. The Lynn Philharmonia in concert.

A musician in the Lynn Philharmonia.

Expert Orthopedic Care Close to Home Isn’t Just for Athletes

If you’re suffering from an orthopedic problem — whether it’s a bad back, a sore knee or shoulder, a sports injury or arthritis — even a short drive can make the pain worse. Thanks to two convenient Baptist Health Orthopedic Care locations in Palm Beach County, you have easy access to the experts who have the experience, technology and facilities to treat your problem quickly.

“Seeing a professional sooner rather than later can often prevent more complex problems down the road,” says orthopedic surgeon Anthony Miniaci, M.D., deputy chief medical executive of Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. “Most orthopedic issues don’t require surgery, but whether yours does or doesn’t, it’s our goal to get you back to a pain-free lifestyle.”

The team at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care includes orthopedic surgeons specialized in joint replacement, foot and ankle, trauma and sports medicine, primary care sports medicine physicians and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. With a wide range of expertise, the team can handle everything from the most common injuries to the most complex.

With increasing life expectancy, an accident or injury resulting in an orthopedic problem is almost inevitable at some point. Among the most common orthopedic concerns are sprains and strains, muscle and tendon

tears, fractures and other traumatic injuries, and arthritis. In addition, back pain causes more visits to physicians than any other orthopedic problem. Some conditions are caused by repetitive motion and wear and tear on the body, while others could be the result of a congenital, or birth problem.

With the most advanced imaging and other diagnostic tests, doctors at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care can quickly pinpoint the issue and address it. Nonsurgical and minimally invasive options are explored first, but when surgery is indicated, each patient receives an individualized treatment plan. Services also include regenerative medicine, such as stem cell treatment, pain-relieving injections and physical therapy.

“We have a dedicated team that is known for caring for some of the country’s most famous professional and collegiate athletes,” Dr. Miniaci says. “But you don’t need to be a pro to receive the same care. We are here to help diagnose your problem and promote quick healing.”

For more information or to request an appointment, visit BaptistHealth.net/Ortho or call 833-556-6764.

Anthony Miniaci, M.D. Deputy Chief Medical Executive

FAU Kicks Off First Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign in 20 Years

FAU Health: This collaborative endeavor brings together several of the University’s health, research and social science programs to create a dynamic and formidable force to solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Environment: Sustaining human health and well-being is critically dependent on the surrounding environment, and the quality of the environment is increasingly reliant on how well it is managed. In addition to human health, the natural environment also impacts South Florida’s economy. Understanding and addressing environmental issues are essential for maintaining the area’s natural and economic ecosystems. By focusing on this initiative, FAU can expand its public outreach, course offerings and intensive research programs as they relate to the environment.

doubling research expenditures, enrolling an all-time high number of National Merit Scholars, increasing graduation and academic progress rates, raising the profile of FAU’s athletic program, and being ranked among the nation’s top public universities by ‘U.S. News & World Report.’ ‘Transcend Tomorrow’ enables FAU to build on that foundation and take the University to the next level of success.”

Florida Atlantic University recently kicked off the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in more than 20 years. “Transcend Tomorrow: The Campaign for Florida Atlantic University” is a bold and ambitious plan to raise $600 million for FAU, and will focus on three fundraising priorities: FAU Health, the environment, and scholarship/student success.

Founded more than 60 years ago, FAU has a tradition of generous philanthropic support for its students, faculty and staff from community members, corporations, foundations and alumni. This event was an opportunity to recognize and celebrate FAU’s legacy of phi-

lanthropy and community collaboration, as well as to imagine the possibilities for tomorrow.

“Private support has played an important role in the genesis, development and growth of FAU,” said Chris Delisio, vice president of institutional advancement and CEO of the FAU Foundation, Inc. “‘Transcend Tomorrow’ provides us with an opportunity to focus our fundraising priorities as we plan and prepare for the needs of the future.”

With the announcement of “Transcend Tomorrow: The Campaign for Florida Atlantic University” also came the reveal of the campaign’s fundraising priorities which are:

Scholarship/Student Success: FAU has eliminated the traditional equity gaps between Pell-eligible, first-generation, African American and Hispanic students; thus, making it a leader in student success for all. The University also recently doubled its four-year graduation rate with zero equity gaps based on race, income or first-generation status. To build on that success, FAU’s campaign is looking to expand access and opportunities for students to thrive and succeed.

“Since 2014, Florida Atlantic has established a track record of relentless growth and expansion,” said FAU President John Kelly. “That growth includes

During the quiet phase of “Transcend Tomorrow,” more than 42,000 donors made gifts to FAU totaling more than $400 million. Approximately 400 of those philanthropic investors donated $100,000 or more to FAU, or have an endowed fund with FAU, and were invited to the campaign unveiling. Among those donors in attendance, 12 have made transformational leadership gifts to the campaign of $5 million or more. The event also focused on the overall impact of all philanthropy to-date.

“’Transcend Tomorrow’ is an opportunity for FAU to fuel its growth and fulfill its potential as a university that solves future challenges today,” said Stacy Volnick, chief operating officer and vice president, administrative affairs. “Our goal is ambitious; however, FAU has a tradition of tremendous community support. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the playing field, or in the research lab, private funding enables our students, faculty and staff to think bigger, be bolder and do more.”

Arts Garage in Delray Beach to Host Two Fun Events in Early 2023

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced the nonprofit organization will present two fun events during the first week of January 2023:

January 5 (Thursday) at 5 pm

Jill Switzer

Book Signing & Discussion

Popular cabaret star Jill Switzer will sign copies of her new helpful how-to guide The Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint: From Amateur to Professional and Beyond. The evening will start with a live musical performance by Jill & Rich Switzer.

Tickets: $15

January 6 (Friday) at 8 pm

Kevin Bozeman

Launching The Art of Laughter comedy series is Kevin Bozeman, who’s comedic style is witty and clever, with amusing and hilarious stories of his childhood and life as a parent mixed in. With a smooth and clever style, a great smile and a contagious laugh, he has been entertaining in clubs and colleges across the country, was a semi-finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2015, and has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, CBS, and Fox.

Tickets: $30

How to Get Tickets to Kevin Bozeman and/or Jill Switzer:

Tickets are available for purchase by calling the Arts Garage at 561.450.6357 or by going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.

Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida. “Connecting our community to the world through the Arts”— this vision drives all decision-making at Arts Garage, which brings local, emerging artists and established global performers into the local multi-cultural community (students and adults, locals and tourists, people of all ages, income levels, backgrounds) who share a love of the arts.

Diversity is a hallmark of Arts Garage, which provides multicultural programming that promotes inclusion in the arts.

#DiscoverDiversity isn’t just a tagline—it is the cornerstone of our outreach programs, staffing, and marketing. Located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach’s popular Pineapple Grove (33444), Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Delray Beach. For more information, please call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.

Crowned Pearls of Wellington donates to PBSC food pantries

Students attending Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade and Lake Worth campuses will now have a variety of nonperishable food items to choose from in their on-campus food pantry.

The campuses received a large food donation from the Crowned Pearls Foundation of Wellington, the philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter (AAUO) of Wellington. Accepting the donation on Nov. 21 were work study students and pantry volunteers Damian Hernandez and Briana Gutierrez on behalf of Belle Glade campus Executive Dean Dr. LaTanya L. McNeal.

“On behalf of Belle Glade campus students, faculty and staff, we are grateful for the generous food donation of the Crowned Pearls Foundation of Wellington the philanthropic arm of Alpha Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (which I am a member of) that supports our vision that no PBSC student should go hungry,” said McNeal.

“It is so heartfelt during this holiday season to know that we have community supporters who can assist us with our quest to combat food insecurity for all of our students at PBSC.”

The Crowned Pearls were able to make the donation to the college as a result of a generous food donation received from the Village of Wellington, following its Holiday Food Distribution held on Nov. 16. Any food items not picked up at the food distribution was donated to families identified through the PBC Sheriff’s Office, and the Wellington Community Services Department, as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Wellington.

The Crowned Pearls took the remaining nonperishable bags of food and delivered them to families affected by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers and the two PBSC campuses.

Facilitating the food delivery for the Crowned Pearls were volunteers Marcia Hayden, AAUO president; Alma HenryMorman, Debra Jackson, Mable King and McNeal.

Big Brothers Big Sisters kids experienced the magic of the holidays at Macy’s

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, in partnership with Macy’s, held a private holiday experience in early December with over one hundred kids across Macy’s locations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

What began 13 years ago in Macy’s at Treasure Coast Square Mall with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach, and Martin Counties has now become the catalyst for a statewide event in twenty-two stores.

A holiday tradition like no other, BBBS kids were invited to a Macy’s store from Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, and Jensen Beach to participate in a magical morning with their families or Big Brother/Big Sister. Kids received a Santa hat, a holiday goody bag, and a $50 gift card to shop before the store opened to the public. Next, they had breakfast, where they wrote letters to Santa, put them into Macy’s mailbox, made arts and crafts, and everyone was a kid again as they played with toys from the Toys“R” Us in-store shop.

The kids went on a shopping spree to find gifts for their families and were able to wrap them in the store. As a thank you,

Macy’s was presented with a special thank you plaque signed by the kids, families, and mentors. In November, Macy’s launched a multi-year partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to serve young people through the power of mentorship, creating a path for future success and impact that lasts a lifetime. Through its social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy’s has committed to creating brighter futures through bold representation for all. This holiday season, Macy’s customers will have the opportunity to help fuel these life-changing mentoring experiences by donating online at macys.com or rounding up purchases in-store (up to $.99) through Saturday, Dec. 24.

“We are grateful for our Palm Beach and Martin County Macy’s partners and advocates who continuously invest in our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We are honored to be a part of Mission Every One, working alongside Macy’s as we create a brighter future for all,” said CEO Yvette Flores-Acevedo of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Marcia Ball to Perform Live in Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL – Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball will perform live at The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton on Saturday, January 14, 2023 . Ball has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage.

Ball’s romping Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a oneof-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world.

Her latest album, Shine Bright, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, is full of everything music fans love about Marcia—rollicking two-fisted piano, soulful vocals, a top-shelf band of Texas and Louisiana musicians, and Marcia’s magnificent songwriting. Recently, she won the 2022 Living Blues Readers’ Poll Award for Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboards). In 2018 Ball was named the Official 2018 Texas State Musician and inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame.

With Shine Bright, Ball set out to, in her words, “Make the best Marcia Ball record I could make.” In doing so, she has put together the most musically substantial, hopeful and uplifting set of songs of her five-decade career. Produced by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) and recorded in Texas and Louisiana, Shine Bright contains twelve songs (including nine originals), ranging from the title track’s rousing appeal for public and private acts of courage to the upbeat call to action of Pots And Pans, a song inspired by renowned Texas political writer and humorist Molly Ivins. From the humorous advice of Life Of The Party to the poignantly optimistic World Full Of Love , the intensity of Ball’s conviction never wavers while, simultaneously, the fun never stops. Shine Bright is exactly the album Ball set out to make. “It is a ridiculously hopeful, cheerful record,” she says, in light of some of the album’s more serious subject matter. The secret, according to Ball “is to set the political songs to a good dance beat.”

Born in Orange, Texas in 1949 to a family whose female members all played piano, Ball grew up in the small town of Vinton, Louisiana, right across the border from Texas. Seeing an Irma Thomas

performance in 1962 and falling under the spell of Professor Longhair’s piano playing convinced Ball to seek out a career in music. She led a couple of early psychedelic country rock bands before pursuing her solo career from her adopted hometown of Austin, Texas.

After her 1978 Capitol Records debut, Circuit Queen, and a series of successful albums on Rounder Records, Ball joined Alligator in 2001 with the release of the critically acclaimed Presumed Innocent, the first of her six releases for the label, four of which are Grammy nominated. Altogether she holds eleven Blues Music Awards, fourteen Living Blues Awards, and five Grammy Award nominations. She has been inducted into the Gulf Coast Music Hall Of Fame, the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame and the Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame. The Texas State legislature named her the official 2018 Texas State Musician. As her hometown Austin Chronicle says, “What’s not to like about Marcia Ball?”

Since joining Alligator, Ball has blossomed as a songwriter. Each album has been filled with fresh, original songs, never more so than on Shine Bright. Ball easily draws her listeners deep into her music with instantly memorable melodies and imaginative imagery. Her songs paint vibrant musical pictures richly detailed with recognizable characters, regional flavors, universal themes and colorful scenes, both real and imagined. Living Blues declares, “Her originals sound like timeless classics and southern soul masterpieces that no one else can imitate.”

Now, with Shine Bright,Ball’s aggressively hopeful songs are energized by Steve Berlin’s inventive and exciting production, creating electrifying music that is daring, inspired, poignant and timely. The Boston Globe calls Ball “a compelling storyteller” who plays “an irresistible, celebratory blend of rollicking New Orleans piano, Louisiana swamp rock and smoldering Texas blues.” The New York Times says, “Marcia Ball plays two-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse piano and sings in a husky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.” The Houston Chronicle says simply, “She’s as perfect as an artist can be.”

Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County And Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation To Open 2023 With Talk By Pro-Israel Activist,

Author Noa Tishby

International producer, actress and pro-Israel activist Noa Tishby will headline the 2023 Lion of Judah Luncheon, hosted by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Dorothy P. Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy.

The event will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. This year, Tishby, author of “Israel, A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth,” became Israel’s first Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization.

Tishby got her start in the Israeli entertainment industry as a teen. She appeared in Israel’s leading TV shows, films, theater and ad campaigns, becoming a household name in her homeland. She recently appeared in the Showtime drama, “The Affair,” and completed shooting the third season of her talk show, Life By Noa Tishby.

As a producer, Tishby made history with the sale of “In Treatment” to HBO: the first Israeli television show to become an American series. She co-produced the 14 Emmy and Golden Globenominated, and Peabody Award-winning “In Treatment,” alongside Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson. Tishby created a market that did not exist before: the sale of Israeli TV formats in the U.S. She has sold numerous TV projects to major TV networks in the US, among them HBO, Showtime, ABC, CBS, Comedy Central and MTV. Her U.S. acting credits include The Island, The Ghost of Girlfriends Past, Star Trek, Big Love, CSI, Dig and The Affair.

In 2011, Tishby founded the first Israel-focused online advocacy and rapid response organization, Act For Israel, and became a powerful voice for Israel and the Middle East. In 2014, she initiated a part-

rael thousands of professionals in technology, music, food, sports, and the arts and sciences.

She was recognized as one of the 50 Most Powerful Jews in the World and was on Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Power list of international executives.

Tishby has appeared at the United Nations General Assembly. She is a contributor to publications such as The Huffington Post, Jerusalem Post, The Jewish Journal, Tablet and Ynet, where she writes about policy, culture and international relations.

Part of an international sisterhood 18,000 women strong, South Palm Beach County’s Lion of Judah contingent of more than 700 is among the largest in the country. Lion of Judah Luncheon Event Chair Shirley Weisman, along with Women’s Philanthropy Chair Elyssa Kupferberg and Vice Chair Shelly Snyder, have planned an engaging program to match the excitement that Tishby is sure to bring.

“Noa’s work of raising awareness of the significance of Israel and the disturbing rise in antisemitism make her an amazing choice for our signature event,” said Shirley Weisman.

A minimum individual woman’s gift of $5,000 to the 2023 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend, along with a couvert of $125. RSVP at https:// www.jewishboca.org/lionluncheon, or contact Caissa Vega at caissav@bocafed. org, 561-852-6061. To join South Palm Beach County’s Lions of Judah, contact Kathleen Ben-Shoaff at 561.852.5031; Kathleenb@bocafed.org.

nership between The Schusterman Foundation and Summit Series and co-created Reality Israel, a series of leadership trips to Israel for Jews and non-Jews alike. To date, Reality Israel has welcomed to Is-

FAU Partners With Veterans Group To Offer Entrepreneurship Training FAU Study Shows Even As Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising

Florida Atlantic University’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has been awarded a partnership with the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program for the eighth consecutive year.

The Adams Center, within FAU’s College of Business, will receive funding from Veterans Florida for entrepreneurship programs. The agency offers qualified veterans the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive entrepreneurship, business education and mentorship program through the center.

Two eight-week courses, from Feb. 4 to March 25, 2023 and Feb. 9 to March 30, 2023, will provide comprehensive entrepreneurship training and education for participants interested in starting new businesses, as well as a six-week course , from April 27 to June 1, 2023, for participants looking to grow existing businesses. There also will be mentorship for all participants that culminates in a business pitch competition.

“I’m immensely grateful and excited that FAU’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will once again host the Veteran’s Florida Entrepreneurship Program,” said Kevin Cox, Ph.D., lead instructor and assistant director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship. “This year we’ve expanded the number of courses to help more students at various stages of their entrepreneurship. I expect this will be an-

other great year for the program and the participants.”

FAU has been recognized as one of the top programs for entrepreneurship studies, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. FAU ranked No. 27 among undergraduate programs, an improvement of 20 spots. The rankings identify the best programs of nearly 300 schools offering entrepreneurship coursework.

Named in 2001 in recognition of Scott Adams, an FAU Tech Runway alumnus and CEO and co-founder of STRAX Intelligence Group, the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship prepares students and entrepreneurs in all disciplines who are looking to become successful business owners.

Veterans Florida is a nonprofit created by the state of Florida to help military veterans transition to civilian life and to promote Florida’s status as the nation’s most veteran-friendly state. Veterans Florida provides powerful tools for veterans to take advantage of the benefits of living and working in the Sunshine State.

For more information on FAU’s veterans’ programs, visit www.business.fau. edu/centers/adams-center/veterans/ or email adamscenter@fau.edu. For more information about Veterans Florida, visit www.veteransflorida.org.

While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

The average home price increased between September and the end of October in 64 of the 100 largest housing markets, including Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, Philadelphia and San Jose, California.

“We hear how slow the U.S. housing market is,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., a real estate economist in FAU’s College of Business. “But consumers are still buying and selling, and that activity is keeping prices elevated in a lot of metro areas.”

Johnson and Eli Beracha, Ph.D., of FIU’s Hollo School of Real Estate, analyze long-term pricing trends back to 1996 in 100 markets to determine the most overvalued areas. The data covers single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops.

Cape Coral-Fort Myers is the nation’s most overvalued market, with buyers paying 67.48 percent more than they should, based on the market’s pricing history. Four other Florida markets are also in the top 10, along with Atlanta, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Ogden, Utah; and Boise, Idaho.

The full rankings with interactive graphics can be found here.

“Limited supply and strong demand continue to slowly push prices up in most of the country,” Beracha said. “However, there are many signs that we are nearing the peak of the current housing cycle in most metros. We are just not there yet.”

Prices are falling in 36 metros, in-

cluding Boston, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Pittsburgh.

Johnson and Beracha say a better understanding of where a particular market is in its current housing cycle leads to more-informed decisionmaking on whether to buy or rent.

Most other housing studies analyze median home prices, but that can be misleading because the median only identifies the halfway point in all sales prices and does not control for varying property characteristics, Johnson said. What’s more, the median does not take into consideration percentage changes.

Using raw data from the Zillow Housing Value Index, Johnson and Beracha estimate an average home price, which shows a rise or fall in the average value. Additionally, the average percentage change can be mathematically estimated, providing a clearer picture of market performance.

“We hear how slow the U.S. housing market is,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., a real estate economist in FAU’s College of Business.

“But consumers are still buying and selling, and that activity is keeping prices elevated in a lot of metro areas.”

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Toledo Clips Liberty to Capture 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl

In the 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, Toledo outlasted Liberty by a final score of 21-19, capturing the Rockets’ 12th bowl win in program history.

The win marked a full-circle moment for Toledo head coach Jason Candle. Candle’s first victory came in the Boca Raton Bowl in 2015 while serving as interim head coach at the time, when the Rockets defeated Temple, 32-17. That game also marked the last bowl win for Toledo prior to tonight.

“First of all, hats off to Liberty,” Candle said. “That’s a quality opponent and a very talented football team. I know what their head coach is going through here the last few weeks getting that team prepared and ready to play. They played a very competitive football game from start to finish. We’re super proud of our seniors. We’re proud of their perseverance not only tonight but throughout the course of the season. I thought the game tonight kind of mimicked our season in the sense that we had some ups and we had some downs, but at the end of the day, we found a way. I think in life, finding a way is really the key to getting it done, getting over the hump, and getting the ultimate goal. This group I think is the first group since 2001 that’s won a Bowl game and a MAC championship in the same season, and I’m proud of that. What this group was able to accomplish, they took the words off the wall and turned them into reality. That’s tough to do sometimes.”

On a rainy December night in Boca Raton, Liberty drove down the field on its second possession and punched it in with a nine-yard Shedro Louis rushing touchdown to nab a 7-0 lead. Toledo went into the locker room trailing 7-3, then built a double-digit lead with a pair of touchdowns and another field goal to go ahead 21-7.

The Rockets set the tone right away in the second half by going on a 13-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a four-yard touchdown pass from Dequan Finn to Lenny Kuhl to nab a 10-7 lead. Finn was named the Offensive MVP, going 16-for-24 with 133 rushing yards, one touchdown through

the air, and one on the ground.

Only two plays into the next Liberty drive, the Toledo defense forced a key turner by way of a Nate Givhan strip sack, and the fumble was recovered by Jamal Hines. Toledo settled for a field goal from Thomas Cluckey, who went 2-for-2 on the evening. Givhan earned Defensive MVP honors, while Cluckey was named Special Teams MVP.

Toledo used another marathon drive, this one in the start of the fourth quarter that spanned 16 plays, went 80 yards and chewed up seven minutes. Finn took it himself from one yard out to give Toledo a 19-7 lead, and a two-point conversion that wound up looming large put the Rockets up 14.

Liberty did not go away quietly and made things interesting in the end. With 7:24 remaining in the game, Kaidon Salter connected with Treon Sibley on a 29-yard touchdown to trim the lead to 21-13, yet the extra point was failed to keep it as an eight-point game.

Liberty got the ball back and reached into its bag of tricks for a big 67-yard touchdown on a double pass from wide receiver CJ Daniels to tight end Bentley Hanshaw. On the ensuing two-point attempt that would’ve tied the

game, Salter’s pass was incomplete in the right corner of the end zone.

Toledo was able to run out the clock with several key runs from Jacquez Stuart, who broke the century mark, finishing with 111 rushing yards on 23 attempts. On the final drive, Stuart racked up 53 rushing yards to ice the RoofClaim.Com Boca Raton Bowl win for the Rockets.

Toledo outgained Liberty in the total yards category, 356-253, while having a 173-102 edge in rushing yards. The Rockets also had a massive edge in time of possession, controlling the ball for 40:03 compared to the Flames’ mark of 19:57. Salter led the Flames’ rushing attack with 63 yards on the ground.

“I want to start with giving credit to Coach Candle and his team,” said Josh

Aldridge, Liberty interim head coach. “They had a great game plan, and they played really hard. I had a lot of respect for them going in and still have a lot of respect for them. I also want to give thanks to our administration for giving me this opportunity to stay through this Bowl game and help lead our football team. They have supported us all four years I’ve been here in the right way. Tonight, we just made too many mistakes to win. You look up and we only ran 41 plays on offense, and that’s partly because of not getting off the field on defense and some things that we were doing on offense. Defensively, I thought we played good enough to win. But I think the difference in the game were the third downs down the stretch. We should have gotten off the field. We were getting takeoffs in the backfield. They were falling forward a little bit on us and we were losing our leverage in the back end some.”

Toledo rounds out its season at 9-5 while Liberty concludes the campaign at 8-5. This was the ninth annual Boca Raton Bowl, which has been played since 2014.