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The City of Boca Raton’s newest park

officially

Wildflower Park

to the

lic on Saturday, October 22.

A ceremonial

took place on October 22, 2022, at 11:30am.

Regular park hours are 8am –11pm. Wildflower Park is located at 551 E Palmetto.

Wildflower Park opened to the public on Saturday, October 22.

multi-million-dollar, newly

Intracoastal

Florida

Jillian Flaherty

Boca Beat

Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track for reelection, leading Democratic challenger Charlie Crist by 11 percentage points according to a new statewide poll from Florida Atlantic University.

ï Before a packed house filled with city and county, business and community leaders; finalists’ friends and family and Bowl fans, five semi-finalists took the stage Friday evening in the 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Idol presented by The City of Boca Raton. Jillian Flaherty triumphed after performing live in two rounds to win the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the 2022 bowl game on Tuesday, December 20 at FAU Stadium. Held at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, the event benefited the Bowl’s Charity Partner Spirit of Giving and its Annual Holiday Gift Drive that brings holiday magic to thousands of children in need.

ï Diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm Pebb Capital is continuing its commitment to the local Delray Beach community, the future home of its transformative Sundy Village mixed-use project. To mark its role in the area, Pebb Capital organized its second Back-to-School donation, with $12,000 of much need supplies and support for local elementary, middle and high school students in Delray Beach. Further, it is a sponsor of the Atlantic High School Eagles football team for the 2022-23 academic year, a key opportunity to positively impact those in the academic setting.

ï PBSC students played a leading role in the Decision 2022: Before You Vote U.S. Senate debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Val Demings, hosted by Palm Beach State College at the Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth campus.

ï Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track for re-election, leading Democratic challenger Charlie Crist by 11 percentage points and garnering strong approval ratings, particularly for his response to Hurricane Ian, according to a new statewide poll from Florida Atlantic University.

ï Palm Beach State College gained widespread exposure as host of the sole debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and his challenger U.S. Rep. Val Demings, which drew more than 75 media representatives to the Lake Worth campus and national

news coverage.

ï More than 30 Palm Beach County students put their coding skills to the test on Saturday, October 15th in this year’s canCode Hackathon hosted by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and co-sponsored by Philanthropy Tank. During the Hackathon, middle and high school students worked in teams to make the most complete themed video game. Winners received prizes. Rewards were also given to students who created the most creative game, the best themed game, the most technical game, and the game that judges enjoyed the best.

ï On July 7, 2020, Captain Jeff Power, a nineteen-year veteran with the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department, was involved in a serious car accident that left him critically injured. Over two years later, in the final phase of the long road to recovery, Capt. Power was accepted into the Hangar Clinic near Seattle, Washington, for an exclusive program that fit Capt. Power for a custom-made carbon fiber brace that will help him take the next step to returning back to active duty at BBFRD.

ï Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and below-grade waterproofing systems, is committed to giving back to local and international communities and is proud to partner with and support global organizations providing emergency aid in times of crisis.

ï Florida Atlantic University football (3-5, 2-2 C-USA) will return home to host UAB this Saturday, Oct. 29 at FAU Stadium. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. and will air on CBSSN. Fans are encouraged to wear black to match the team or come in the Halloween Spirit.

ï The Palm Beach Atlantic volleyball team traveled south to face Nova Southeastern on Tuesday night. The Sailfish looked to complete the season sweep against the Sharks after beating them earlier this year.

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Jillian Flaherty Wins Final Live Performance Round of the 2022 Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Idol

Before a packed house filled with city and county, business and community lead ers; finalists’ friends and family and Bowl fans, five semi-finalists took the stage Friday evening in the 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Idol presented by The City of Boca Raton. Jillian Flaherty triumphed af ter performing live in two rounds to win the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the 2022 bowl game on Tuesday, December 20 at FAU Stadium. Held at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, the event benefit ed the Bowl’s Charity Partner Spirit of Giv ing and its Annual Holiday Gift Drive that brings holiday magic to thousands of chil dren in need.

Chosen through an open-to-the-pub lic round of online voting, the five finalists hailed from Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Wel lington, and Tallahassee. Each performed a song of their choice for the live audience and a combination of audience votes and judges’ selections determined the top three.

The top three voted to perform the Na tional Anthem in the final round of the com petition were:

- Jillian Flaherty, 20, soloist, amateur, Lake Worth

- Hadas Levy, 40, soloist, professional, Boca Raton

- Emily Shecter, 21, soloist, profession al, Wellington

Flaherty, the winner of the 2022 Roof Claim.com Boca Raton Bowl talent compe tition presented by The City of Boca Ra ton said she is beyond excited to be given the op portunity to perform the National Anthem to a sta dium crowd prior to the nationally televised game kick-off. She will receive 10 game tickets for fami ly and friends that include sideline access during the performance.

- Andrea O’Rourke, Deputy Mayor of the City of Boca Raton, the National An them Competition’s Presenting Sponsor

- Shanna St. John: Executive Director, Nat King Cole Generation Hope

- Molly Jade Vogel: Theater, Film, TV and Vocal Performer

“Each year the national anthem compe tition talent is steeper, the final live rounds are more crowd-pleasing, the audience is more engaged and our charitable partner, Spirit of Giving, leaves also as a big winner,” said RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Ex ecutive Director Doug Mosley. “I congratu late Jillian for bringing her talent and dedication to win this competition and thank bowl partner the City of Boca Raton for its support in making this lead-in event a resounding success.”

The Lake Worth, Fla. native started singing in grade school and hasn’t stopped since.

The Lake Worth, Fla. native started singing in grade school and hasn’t stopped since. She is in her second year at Florida Atlantic Uni versity and is currently majoring in music. Flaherty is a member of the Chamber Sing ers and Cantemos, a Latin American choir, at FAU. The 20-year-old entered the compe tition because she feels that singing the Na tional Anthem is one of the most fulfilling experiences one can have as a singer.

“I love to support our country with the nation’s anthem, and as a singer I couldn’t think of a better way to represent my department, school and country,” shared Flaherty.

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The Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl is a cel ebrated annual holiday tra dition in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County that lives up to its other name “Boca’s Biggest Annual Outdoor Party.” It is also the only collegiate Bowl game in Palm Beach County featuring all the pomp and circumstance of a traditional bowl event. It is a high-energy, entertaining experience for both college football fans and non-fans alike and allows the national spotlight to shine on Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. For more community countdown events that benefit Bowl Charity Partner Spirit of Giv ing and game week info, visit roofclaimbo caratonbowl.com and/or follow through social media on Facebook (Facebook.com/ BocaBowl), Twitter (@BocaBowl), and In stagram (@BocaBowl).

Sundy Village Donates $12,000 to Palm Beach County Public Schools

Diversified, multi-strategy re al estate and private equity invest ment firm Pebb Capital is continuing its commitment to the local Delray Beach community, the future home of its transformative Sundy Village mixed-use project. To mark its role in the area, Pebb Capital organized its second Back-to-School donation, with $12,000 of much need supplies and support for local elementary, mid dle and high school students in Delray Beach. Further, it is a sponsor of the Atlantic High School Eagles football team for the 2022-23 academic year, a key opportunity to positively impact those in the academic setting.

In what has become a multiyear supply donation for Palm Beach County Public Schools, Pebb Capital coordinated needed school materials for S.D. Spady Elementary, Village Academy and Carver Middle School. From backpacks and notebooks to board games and personal protective items, like hand sanitizer, Pebb Capi tal created custom packages for each school. The occasion was celebrated with an in-person donation to key ad ministrators at each school on Octo ber 4.

“The Delray Beach community has been rooted in our company for decades, and we are honored to as sist teachers and families with need ed items and ease the financial burden they may be facing at this time,” said Todd Benson, principal with Pebb Capital. “We are proud to be part of

Delray Beach and look forward to prospering together.”

Sundy Village is a transformative, mixed-use development located at the gateway of Downtown Delray Beach. Spanning approximately seven acres, the destination will serve as an entry way to the entertainment corridor of Downtown Delray Beach, introducing a lifestyle retail and hospitality expe rience that offers historical elements in an urban setting. Features include 96,000 square feet of ‘Class A’ office, more than 26,000 square feet of re tail, the landmarks Sundy House and Cathcart House, underground park ing and other elements that honor the area’s history and future growth. Pa trons will enjoy open-air courtyards, breezy walkways, green space and in door/outdoor dining and seating ar eas. To learn more, visit https://sun dyvillage.com.

About Pebb Capital

Founded in 2014, Pebb Capital is a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm. The firm invests across the capital stack and focuses on value-oriented and cyclically-defensive investments that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. Since its inception, the firm has amassed a portfolio exceeding $2 billion of investment value across multiple ventures, including in stu dent housing, retail, lending, hospi tality, and more. For further informa tion, visit www.pebbcap.com.

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Palm Beach State College students take center stage at U.S. Senate Debate

PBSC students played a leading role in the Decision 2022: Before You Vote U.S. Senate debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Val Demings, hosted by Palm Beach State Col lege at the Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth campus.

In the days leading up to the Oct. 18 debate and at the debate itself, students participated in class discussions and vol unteered at the event. A group of students attended the live debate, and others were able to see it at a watch party on campus.

Ev

ery step of the way, the students showed they were engaged in learning about the candidates and the issues at stake.

“PBSC holding this debate and the op portunity I had to watch it on campus will absolutely stand out for me when I look back at my college experience,” said Janya O’Meara, a first-year student pursuing an Associate in Arts degree. “It allowed me to witness history.”

In his Introduction to American Gov ernment class, Associate Professor Phillip Mancusi focused on concepts like civil dis course, to help students analyze what they would hear in the de bate. His class was featured on WPBF 25 News, where he spoke to report er Jade Jarvis, who produced two stories following the stu dents from the class to the watch party.

“Civil discourse is incredibly impor tant,” said Mancusi.

“Just because some body believes some thing different than you, it doesn’t make you right and it doesn’t make you wrong. It’s important to be able to have those con versations with somebody about those dif ferences.”

Students who attended the watch party put this lesson in civil discourse into prac tice by sharing varying viewpoints.

“I thought the debate was very in teresting in terms of the topics that were brought up,” said Christiano Garcia, an A.A. student studying communications and media. “Val Demings really went for the jugular to get her points across, and Marco Rubio definitely had some things to get off his chest. I’m still going to do more research, but at the moment, I could be swayed either way. It really depends on how much they can stand up to their word

and show us why they want this office.”

Alexandria Thomas, who is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, thought the candidates conquered a lot of concrete issues such as gun control, but would have liked to hear more about prison reform and men tal health.

“This was my first Senate debate, so I was not prepared for all of the emotion that came with it,” Thomas said. “I took debate in high school and expect ed the re buttals to be more about get ting to the root of the issue, rather than what the other person does or does not do. I felt like they did a lot of arguing, a lot of standing up for themselves and a lot of jabbing. It would have been nice to get more of what they plan to do.”

The debate helped students gain in sights into the candidates’ positions, but they also benefited from talking with each other.

“It was awesome being there with people who also go to Palm Beach State,” Garcia said. “Some students were excited, some were a little on the fence, but having that broad spectrum of thought regarding the debate was just amazing, and I loved every moment of it.”

“Watching it with other students made me feel a sense of togetherness,” Thomas said. “I know a lot of us feel the same way about certain subjects. We were listening to be prepared enough so that when we vote, we vote to make the changes that we actually want.”

As told to WPBF’s Jarvis by Jackie Pecker, a PBSC Honors College student and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member, “I just feel even more ready to vote and hav ing the debate on our actual campus here just heightens that energy. It was great to watch along with other students and have conversations that also influence my vote.”

Jarvis came away from her reporting very impressed by the students.

“They had some really thoughtful an swers to the questions that I asked them about the debate and also their own per sonal views,” Jarvis said. “All of those stu dents I spoke with are very passionate about politics and of course, now very energized to head to the polls on Elec tion Day.”

FAU Poll Shows Desantis Leading Crist in Race for Re-Election

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track for re-election, leading Democratic challeng er Charlie Crist by 11 percentage points and garnering strong approval ratings, particular ly for his response to Hurricane Ian, accord ing to a new statewide poll from Florida At lantic University.

In the race for Florida governor, De Santis leads Crist 51 percent to 40 percent, a survey of registered voters by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) shows.

The Republican incumbent’s overall ap proval rating was 53 percent, and his hurri cane response approval was better at 63 per cent. In addition, 66 percent of respondents expect DeSantis to be re-elected.

“The governor’s hurricane response received strong approval among Floridians, who most likely favor him in the upcoming gubernatorial race,” said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI.

The survey of 719 Floridians also re vealed that inflation was the most impor tant issue to voters by a wide margin at 36 percent. Threats to democracy was the next most important issue at 19 percent. Inter estingly, only 9 percent of respondents felt abortion access was an important issue.

In the U.S. Senate race, Republican incum bent Marco Rubio leads Democratic challenger Val Demings 48 percent to 42 percent, with 7 percent still undecided. Also, 60 percent of re spondents expect Rubio to be re-elected.

“Republicans continue to perform well in Florida,” said Kevin Wagner, Ph.D., a pro fessor of political science at FAU and a re search fellow of the initiative. “If these num bers hold, Florida’s status as a battleground state might be in question.”

Wagner noted that both Democratic candidates are doing well with younger vot ers, but they will need higher turnout to close the gaps in these races.

Other findings showed that respondents favored DeSantis and former U.S. President Donald Trump to U.S. President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup. DeSantis leads Biden 48 percent to 42 percent, while Trump tops Biden 45 percent to 41 percent.

Biden’s approval rating was underwater – 41 percent favored the job he is doing and 50 percent opposed.

Roughly 34 percent of respondents in dicated the recent FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago makes them less likely to sup port Trump if he runs again in 2024. A third of respondents said the raid would make them more likely to support Trump, while 33 percent said it would not make a difference.

The survey was conducted Oct. 12-16. The survey has a margin of error of +/3.65 percentage points. The data was weight ed by ethnicity, age, education, party affil iation, region and gender, based on 2020 turnout modeling. Data was collected using cell phones, land lines and an online panel provided by Dynata.

“PBSC holding this debate and the opportunity I had to watch it on campus will absolutely stand out for me when I look back at my college experience,”

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By: C. Ron Allen

CommUNITY Champions Practicing What They Preach

The spiritual works of compassion/ mercy – especially teaching the faith and putting up with the annoyances of others – are very important.

But it is about time that more leaders of our local houses of worship examine their conscience to see if they are practicing the things they preach.

While visiting a local park recently, I went over to speak with a man and woman seated on a bench.

I soon learned that they were homeless and that parishioners from Cason United Methodist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Alexis Talbott, had just dropped off their freshly-washed clothes, a weekly ritual of the members of the Delray Beach church.

We had a long conversation during which I learned a lot about the life journeys of both.

Only a few weeks later while driving through the neighborhood, I noticed Live Fresh, a 29.5 foot-long mobile shower, in use on a vacant lot.

There, several members of Cason and St. Matthews Episcopal Church were on hand volunteering their time.

The air-conditioned trailer, which has private showers and changing area combination rooms, stops at the lot each Friday to help and restore dignity to the county’s homeless.

Cason, St. Matthews and neighboring Resurrection Life Fellowship became the new sites for a soup kitchen after the city ended a 20-year agreement with the Caring Kitchen, which served hot meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a city-owned building at 196 NW Eighth Ave.

The city stopped officials with the Caring Kitchen after neighbors complained of public defecation, fights and people sleeping in yards near the cityowned building.

Now, this is not to say other churches are not doing great or remarkable things. However, most of them are doing it among themselves only.

I was further impressed when Cason provided transportation to KOP Mentoring Network after the transmission in the 20-year-old van died, leaving students stranded on the interstate while on their way to a class in West Palm Beach one night.

I reached out to several local churches to use their vans following the November incident and one agreed to transport them for $150 per trip. Another nodded yes. One issue: the van had no insurance although they had been transporting parishioners.

Rev. Talbott offered her van, which saved the year for the students. Each Thursday they travel to West Palm Beach where they are learning digital media at the Center for Creative Education.

As I was about to give in to despair, one of my peers quickly intervened. She encouraged me to join together and ask the Lord to raise up a generation of pastors who will lead this community with integrity, compassion, godly vision and

LIVING

By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

Christlike character.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Rev. Talbott shortly after she took over a few years ago and she shared her vision for the church and the community.

She has a big and bold vision for Cason, she loves the youth of the community and she has embraced this community.

Here is a leader who has been working in and outside the church to bring needed messages to the community, to bring hope and to make a change. Her commitment was birthed out of her love for God.

In my humble opinion, Rev. Alexis Talbott is committed in her dedication to spiritual practices -daily acts of Scripture reading, instructing the ignorant, devotion, Christian meditation, community service and, of course, prayer.

We want to hear from you. If you know of a church that has been providing extraordinary service outside the church, please let us know.

Applying Corrective Measures

For every mistake you make, for every task you leave unfinished, as you face insurmountable barriers, and for so much more, you can easily find and effectively apply the necessary corrective measures.

But this can happen only after you first acknowledge your deficiency and need. If you feel so self-sufficient, chances are you won’t ever seek help, or make amends on anything. For those reasons, you will not reap any benefits either. Don’t allow personal pride to prevent yourself from seeking the advice or counsel from others which, oth-

erwise, can solve your puzzle or relieve your misery on several possible fronts!

Remember always, all you attempt and achieve in life need not be perfect. In fact, true perfection cannot be attained on earth, though in all you do you should still strive for the very best!

If you find yourself on the wrong road, or moving in the direction that won’t take you to where you desire to go, you have the opportunity to make a U-turn, or to take alternate routes as the corrective measure, so as to lead you forward.

Furthermore, if you catch any ill-

ness, you need not remain sick indefinitely; you have the opportunity to consult a physician, take prescribed medications, even have surgery if necessary, among several possible alternative options.

Not to be forgotten also, if you are doing a mediocre job on anything, if your relationships are not what they can and should be, you can improve all that, and secure far greater satisfaction than if you had left things the way they were! In personal interactions, in family relations, and in the execution of any task whether great or small, improve-

ment is an ever-present choice worth making.

What is worth keeping is also worth repairing and preserving: a house, a vehicle and, most of all, a life! Are you certain that you are a better self today than you were yesterday? Are you continuously progressing in life, based on guidelines which ensure your proper advancement? Don’t allow any facet of your life to deteriorate without readily applying the right tools and ingredients at your disposal, while ensuring that you proceed in the direction you need to go!

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By: Robert Weinroth

Around Palm Beach County with Mayor Weinroth

- On Oct. 3, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended Place of Hope’s Chairman Leadership Breakfast at Kidsanctuary Campus in West Palm Beach. The organization recently expanded to include Kidsanctuary Campus which will offer 24-hour care and housing for children considered the most vulnerable in the foster care system. Place of Hope provides programs and services to children and youth experiencing abuse, neglect and homelessness in our local communities, and is dedicated to creating a stable and loving environment. Some programs include family outreach and intervention, affordable transitional housing and maternity care for young, single mothers.

- At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Oct. 4, 2022, Mayor Weinroth presented a proclamation declaring Oct. 21-28, 2022 as Mobility Week in Palm Beach County.

- On Sept. 24, 2022, Mayor Weinroth and fellow county commissioners held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Palm Beach County Canyon Branch Library in Boynton Beach. The new 33,000-square-foot facility, due to open in 2024, will feature a large meeting room for 300 people, a digital media lab and recording studio and themed areas for children and teens. The Palm Beach County Library System is currently comprised of the main library, 16 branches, a bookmobile and outreach services. The mission is to continue to explore new ways to serve county residents as the population grows and technology changes while retaining a personal connection on-site.

- On Sept. 24, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended the kickoff game for the Miracle League of Palm Beach County at Miller Park in Delray Beach and was honored to throw the ceremonial first pitch. The opening ceremony also featured a welcome lap with Homer, the mascot and plenty of team cheers. Deputies from Delray Beach Police Department were also there as “buddies” to encourage and support the players. The game took place at the Anthony V. Pugliese field that has cushioned synthetic turf, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a flat surface to eliminate barriers for the players.

- On Sept. 22, 2022, Mayor Weinroth, who serves as chair of the Palm Beach

Transportation Planning Agency, attended the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Transportation Breakfast hosted by the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce at the West Palm Beach Marriott. The speakers including a number of transit professionals who discussed various local initiatives concerning public transportation, federal funding opportunities and rail safety.

- On Sept. 21, 2022, Mayor Weinroth spoke to members of the Fraternal Brothers of Company A at the BocaDelray Golf & Country Club in Delray Beach. The mayor provided an update on numerous county issues including the 2023 proposed budget and affordable/ workforce housing crisis. He also provided an update on some local road projects including intersection and safety improvements.

- On Sept.14, 2022, Mayor Weinroth attended the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Trustee Council Luncheon at The Ben in West Palm Beach. Mayor Weinroth provided an overview of current county priorities related to the business community including economic development initiatives. He also addressed affordable/workforce housing and public transportation challenges. The chamber is an important business and community resource and focuses on developing and retaining businesses. It takes an active role in issues affecting local companies’ profitability and protecting and improving the quality of life for residents.

- At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 13, 2022, Mayor Robert S. Weinroth presented a proclamation declaring Sept. 24-Oct. 2, 2022, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Palm Beach County. Addressing diaper needs can lead to economic opportunity for low-income families and improved health for families and their communities.

- At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 13, 2022, Mayor Robert S. Weinroth presented a proclamation declaring Sept. 12-16, 2022, as Disability Voting Rights Week in Palm Beach County. There are over 61 million people with disabilities living in communities throughout the United States, and more than 38 million Americans with disabilities are eligible voters.

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Rick Boxx

Importance of Perfect Timing

A lot of things go into the realization of success in business: Quality workmanship and service. Execution of a novel idea. Effective leadership and direction. Those, for the most part, are factors we can manage. One factor, however, that we often overlook is timing. Especially, perfect timing.

In his book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink addresses the importance of timing as it affects productivity and ultimately, our success. A Wall Street Journal article summarized his findings, pointing out ways Pink suggests for better allocating our time at work throughout the day.

His research discovered that we are “smarter, faster and more creative in some parts of the day than others.” Confirming these conclusions, Russell Foster, a neuroscientist, claims, “The performance change between the daily high point and the daily low point can be equivalent to the effect on performance of drinking the legal limit of alcohol.” That may seem like a startling comparison, but it is probably very accurate for assessing when we can do our best work.

Personally, I have learned that my best time for writing is early morning. My mind is fresh after a good night’s sleep and ideas seem to flow more quickly and smoothly. Not everyone, of course, is a “morning person.” Some people do their best work in the late morning, in the afternoon, or even late at night. The key is to realize when you are most productive and make certain to safeguard that time from unnecessary distractions.

In reading the Bible, I have found it interesting to find that it places a high premium on our effective use of time – and timing. For instance, we are told, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity…”

(Ecclesiastes 3:1). We can apply this principle in a number of ways, but one of them is that there is a best time for us to pursue our work, meaning we should strive to schedule other important, but non-work activities for other times during the day, week or month.

Another passage, Ephesians 5:16, emphasizes the urgency for “making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” This does not mean time in itself is inherently evil, but time passes quickly. Not capitalizing on the time we have can result in failure to achieve desired goals and objectives. At the very least, we will have missed out on the opportunity to pursue those projects when our productivity and efficiency levels are at their peak.

Looking at the example of Jesus Christ, we find that He also designated specific times for doing certain things, including prayer and time alone with God the Father. Jesus was much in demand, and at all hours of the day people were thronging around him, whether as observers or seeking His attention to address specific needs they had. For this reason, He devoted many early mornings to time alone, even from His disciples.

Mark 1:35 tells us, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”Many people I know realize how important it is for them to begin the day by focusing on their relationship with God, knowing they will require His direction, wisdom and strength to carry out the work and deal with challenges they face later on.

As the adage reminds us, timing is everything. There is a time to work, a time to rest, and time to play. Also, a time to ensure that we sustain a strong, growing relationship with the Lord.

PBSC gains national exposure as U.S. Senate debate host

Palm Beach State College gained widespread exposure as host of the sole debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Mar co Rubio and his challenger U.S. Rep. Val Demings, which drew more than 75 me dia representatives to the Lake Worth campus and national news coverage.

A coalition of nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations arranged the one-hour De cision 2022: Before You Vote U.S. Sen ate Debate held on Oct. 18 as part of the longest running televised debate series in Florida’s modern history. Alongi Media was the executive producer.

The stage inside the Duncan The atre was transformed into a red, white and blue backdrop for the debate, which was watched by nearly 400 invited in-per son guests and broadcast live on WPBF 25 News, the local ABC affiliate and de bate production partner, as well as nine other ABC, NBC and CBS affiliate sta tions in Florida and simulcast on state wide public radio, on participating TV sta tions’ websites and/or Facebook pages, and on daily newspaper websites and/or Facebook pages. It also was rebroadcast on C-SPAN.

The candidates, with 60 seconds to give their first response to questions from Channel 25’s evening news anchor Todd McDermott, touched on everything from abortion and border control to vot ing rights, inflation and gun control. Join ing McDermott on stage to ask the can didates’ questions were Rick Christie, executive editor of the Palm Beach Post, and Vickie Chachere, editor of Florida Trend magazine.

“It was an honor for Palm Beach State College to host this debate on our campus and to give our students an op portunity to be a part of the senatorial election and experience democracy in ac tion,’’ said PBSC President Ava L. Park er, J.D. “I am hoping that while we have some of our students voting for the first time, we made the kind of impression that will encourage them to continue to be in formed voters and citizens.”

Parker thanked PBSC’s employees in all areas of the college for their com mitment to making the event a success –from facilities and security teams to infor mation technology and academic affairs. “We were all in from the beginning and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Parker.

PBSC has hosted Congressional de bates in the past and served as the site of campaign stops for U.S. presidential can didates, but this was its first time hosting a U.S. Senate debate. It elevated PBSC’s stature as a leading institution of high er education in Palm Beach County and came as the College approaches its 90th anniversary next year as Florida’s first public community college.

PBSC President Ava L. Parker wel comes the audience at the Decision 2022:Before You Vote U.S. Senate De bate.

Joseph Kleinhenz, president of the Student Government Association on the Palm Beach Gardens campus, attended

the debate in person. “I’m proud to be a participant in the College’s initiative to be included in larger events,” said the aspir ing stockbroker who returned to school to complete the Associate in Arts degree that he started decades ago.

“The bigger universities get much of the attention and notoriety, but there is so much opportunity for other schools to attract some of these major events, and I think Palm Beach State College certain ly is doing that by hosting this debate. It improves our credibility and increases our attractiveness.”

Associate political science professor Phillip Mancusi, who gave several expert media interviews about the debate and the importance of the election, agrees.

“This is probably the highest profile event that we’ve had here. When people see something like this associated with the College, it elevates our status and makes us look good.”

In addition to PBSC as host, the de bate partners/sponsors were: The James Madison Institute, AARP Florida, Flor ida Trend, the LeRoy Collins Institute, the Florida Press Association, the Flor ida League of Cities, Florida Everglades Foundation and Florida Realtors.

While the debate was in the Duncan Theatre, the gym was setup as the media filing center and spin room.

“Palm Beach State College has rolled out the red carpet and done everything that we would have done with any of our other debate partners,’’ said Phil Alongi II, chief operating office of Alongi Me dia, noting that his company has produced more than 150 debates. He made those comments during a briefing where he, Parker and Jim Fogler, executive director of the Florida Press Association, helped welcome members of the media. He ap plauded all aspects of the College’s work as host, including its security and mea sures to ensure fairness and objectivity for both political sides. “Everything about fa cilities has been top notch, and we really appreciate it.”

The College was named the host of the debate in December 2021 after being approached by Ron Sachs, founder and CEO of Sachs Media, who handles com munications for Before You Vote.

Parker said after listening to all the ideas, she agreed to proceed. “This has been a true partnership, and I’m happy for our role in making it happen.”

Summer Travel Safety Tips

(StatePoint) While everyone looks for ward to summer road trips, travel can come with unexpected safety emergencies.

David Nance, founder of SABRE Per sonal Safety Academy and CEO of SABRE, the number one personal safety brand of consumers and law enforcement worldwide, provides travel protection tips for differ ent scenarios.

Driving

The National Safety Council says traffic death rates are three times greater at night.

“If you can’t avoid night driving, have at least one passenger stay awake to talk to the driver,” says Nance.

You can also make car travel safer with the SABRE Safe Escape 3-In-1 Pepper Gel With Seat Belt Cutter and Window Breaker with Snap Clip. The built-in belt cutter helps free yourself in an emergency, while the steel window breaker could come in handy if vehicle doors are jammed or electric win dows fail to operate. Another good choice for driving is the 2-in-1 Flashlight With Pep per Spray, SABRE PepperLight. Ideal for helping navigate auto issues such as chang ing a tire at night, its ultra-bright flashlight shines up to 540 feet, and its strobe flash light setting can ward off and disorient po tential threats. It also contains 25 bursts of pepper spray for protection against multi ple threats.

Around Town

“Looking at your smartphone can dis tract you from noticing potential threats,” says Nance. “Stay engaged while exploring a new destination.”

At the same time, you can also use tech to your advantage to store emergen cy contacts and access safety apps. Using geo-tracking technology through the free SABRE Personal Safety App, SABRE’s SMART Pepper Spray connects with a smartphone and sends help alerts to as signed emergency contacts. They’ll be im mediately notified of your location if the

SMART Pepper Spray is deployed or the in-app alert button is pressed. It can also alert first responders with a subscription.

For a smaller pepper spray option that is about the size of a lipstick and can be eas ily carried for on-the-go safety, try Mighty Discreet. Its twist top prevents accidental discharge and the snap clip provides imme diate accessibility.

Going out for the night? Keep an eye on your beverage and don’t accept drinks from strangers. Be sure to watch out for your travel companions too. If they’ve had

Simple Tips for Mindful Eating

(StatePoint) Mindful eating doesn’t have to be restrictive and you don’t have to give up your favorite foods.

“Simply incorporating more foods that are crafted with integrity and align with your values into your day-to-day eat ing can go a long way toward helping you feel your best,” says Kara Lydon, a regis tered dietitian nutritionist. As an intuitive eating counselor, Lydon advises people to stop looking at food as “good” or “bad” and instead, listen to their bodies and eat what feels best in the moment.

With those principles in mind, here are a few simple choices you can make to nourish your body and enjoy your food.

Snack Smart

Snacking can keep you satiated between meals and help you regulate your blood sug ar and energy levels. It can also be an op portunity to take in essential vitamins and nutrients. Common processed snack foods are often loaded with sodium, added sug ars and trans fats. Try these wholesome al ternatives: Greek yogurt with raw honey, hummus with carrot and celery sticks, ap ple slices with peanut butter, edamame, egg and cheese bites, nuts or fruit salad.

Choose Grass-Fed Dairy

In conversations about healthy eat ing, dairy products sometimes unfairly get a bad rap. But dairy actually has essential nutrients that can be incorporated into a well-rounded daily diet. Lydon says that it’s helpful to be intentional with your choic es. The next time you visit the dairy aisle, take a closer look at the labels and search for the term “grass-fed.”

“Grass-fed cows produce dairy with significantly higher concentrations of be ta-carotene and certain fatty acids, includ

ing conjugated linoleic acids and a more optimal omega-3/omega-6 ratio,” says Ly don. “These nutrients play key roles in dis ease prevention, mood regulation, cogni tive function and more.”

Grass-fed dairy not only tastes better and is healthier for you versus grain-fed dairy, it’s often more humanely produced. Check out brands committed to farming practices that are good for people, ani mals and the planet, like Truly Grass Fed. The premium brand of Irish dairy prod ucts makes cheese and butter that is always

more than their limit, don’t let them leave alone or with strangers.

At the Hotel

Don’t take chances. Lock the doors at your hotel and secure important belongings in the safe. For extra protection, you can take home security on the road with the SA BRE Door Stop Alarm, a portable, wireless alarm that doesn’t require installation and can be heard up to 1,000 feet away, alerting neighbors and helping frighten intruders. Its wedge shape blocks inward opening doors.

“Having personal safety products is part of the equation. Knowing how to use them safely is just as important,” says Nance. “You’ll want to create a clear safe ty plan. If you’ll be carrying pepper spray, consider practicing first. Practice water can isters are available and a good idea for firsttime users.”

Products from SABRE are available nationwide at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, Menards, Academy, and Bass Pro Shops, among oth er national retailers. While it’s legal to car ry these safety products in all 50 states, check local laws where you’ll be traveling. For more information and safety tips, visit www.sabrered.com.

With smart safety strategies and tools, you can make summer travel just what it should be -- a time to explore, relax and have fun.

non-GMO, growth hormone rBST-free, and antibiotic free. Its cows live their best lives outside grazing on green grass main tained using regenerative farming practic es. To learn more and find wholesome rec ipes, visit trulygrassfed.com.

Grow at Home

If you have the space, consider start ing a small garden in your yard or even indoors on your kitchen counter. Grow ing your own food is sustainable and can help you connect more deeply to what you feed your family. What’s more, be ing able to harvest produce at its peak means more nutritional value and flavor per bite. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of growing plants from seeds, start by buying a few pots of herbs, such as basil, chives and mint. These can be found at many grocery stores. They’re relatively easy to maintain, and can in stantly add zest to salads, soups and oth er meals.

Better eating should never feel like a sacrifice or leave you feeling hungry. The good news is that wholesome, healthierfor-you choices that nourish the body and soul abound today.

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By Dale King

The scariest day of the year is just around the corner.

No, we’re not talking about Election Day – although we probably could.

No, Halloween – the traditional day for tricks and treats – happens Monday, Oct. 31.

You don’t have to wait until the final day to enjoy the season. Lots of pre-celebration events are planned for kids of all ages.

Such as… Delray Kidsfest, free Kidsfest, a parade and other Halloween fun, will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, and includes:

ïTrick or Treating: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at participating shops on Atlantic Avenue in the downtown district from Interstate 95 to A1A, and on Northeast and Southeast Second Avenue and Northeast and Southeast Seventh Avenue.

ïThe parade is at 1 p.m. Oct. 29, along Atlantic Avenue and Northeast Fifth Avenue to Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

ïKidsfest runs from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. with vendors, art projects and entertainment at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.

Do the Time Warp again

Boca Raton is bringing back the original Rocky Horror Picture Show with back-to-back showings on Friday, Oct.28, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Experience this fan classic cult film like

never before at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center. And, as an added bonus, you’ll also get a chance to meet some of the characters doing a fun live parody of the film. For more details and ticket information visit the Rocky Horror Experience webpage.

Boca is also scheduling a “Haunted Hammock” event Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m.

Do you dare take a nighttime stroll through the haunted hammock at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center? Your guide will lead you through the shadowy and mysterious hammock forest where you will learn about nocturnal critters that creep and crawl when no one is around. Beware, you never know who or what you may meet.

This event is open to brave explorers ages 7 and over. Entrance is $10 for residents and members, others $13. Registration is required. For more information visit www.myboca. us/2135/EnvironmentalPrograms.

Hallo Teen Gaming: Call of Cthulhu

Are you a fan of H.P. Lovecraft’s weird horror fiction? Be sure to join in the fun with this spooky board game at Spanish River Library on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. This free event is open to players from 13 to 18 years old. Advance enrollment is required.

Palm Beach Zoo

Pumpkinpalooza will be held from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. October 28-31 when animals at Palm Beach Zoo receive treats. Patrons may wear costumes. Entry fees are $27.75 for adults, $21.75 for ages 3-12 and $25.75 for seniors. Parking is free. The zoo is at 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-547-9453

Lynn Program Honors Dodson, McArt

Big Brothers Big Sister’s Big Taste Of Martin County Lit Up The Sky At Atlantic Aviation

Tuesday, October 18, 2022- (Stuart, Fla.) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held their annual Big Taste of Martin County on Tuesday, October 12 at Atlantic Aviation to kick off season in Martin county.

Known as the premier food and wine festival of the Treasure Coast, this year the in-person event had over seven hundred attendees raising money for mentoring programs. Guests were treated with tasty bites from popular restaurants and beverage companies located throughout Martin County. During the mission moment, video guests were given glow-in-the-dark accessories to wear and lit up the night as this year’s theme was Giving Kids a Brighter Future.

Participating restaurants: Atoll Vodka, Berry Fresh, Conchy Joe’s Seafood

Culvers of Stuart, The Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Ellie’s Downtown Deli, The Hangar SUA, Hop Life, Hudson’s on the River, Islamorada Beer Co., Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks, Martin County H.S. Academy of Culinary Arts, Motorworks Brewing Co., Nothing Bundt Cakes, Noxx & Dunn Florida Rum, Oak and Ember, One Hope Wine, Precision Meal Prep, Sailfish Brewing Co., Sou-

thern Eagle Distributing, Starbucks, and Stringers Tavern & Oyster Bar.

Event sponsors include:

Sponsors Include: Publix Super Markets Charities, Rehmann, Atlantic Aviation, Philip DeBerard Injury Attorney, Morgan Stanley, Go Local Electric, Premier Private Jets, Macy’s, All Area Roofing & Construction, Inc., and more.

Big Taste of Martin County Winners:

The winners are: Best Soup: Stringers Tavern; Best Salad Spritz City Bistro; Best Entree: The Hangar SUA; Best Appetizer: The Hangar SUA; Best Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cake; Best Drink: Kyle’s G’s Oak and Amber; Best Presentation: The Hangar SUA.

The community came together in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters through sponsorship, ticket sales, raffle, and silent auction for an incredible cause. Funds raised from the Big Taste of Martin Cou nty supported their mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The money will support over 480 local kids throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The relationships with the “Bigs” and

Lynn University Theater Program Honors

Dodson, McArt

ByDaleKing

Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street and a wide range of musical programs are among the highlights of Lynn University’s 2022¬–23 performing arts sea son, a stellar roster that also honors the vision and generosity of two women associated with the uni versity’s performance history: Jan McArt and Lib by Dodson.

A longtime supporter of the “Live at Lynn” series, Libby loved the energy and magic that came with live performances, a passion that only grew after she befriended the legendary Ms. McArt, a Broadway and local actor/vocalist who became founding director of theater arts at Lynn. Dod son’s financial contributions to Lynn’s programs ultimately led McArt to christen the annual series, “Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn.”

As the university’s theater program embarks on its new season, Lynn pays homage to Dodson’s generosity by giving her legacy a whole new reach. Initially, Dodson’s support only brought profes sional performances to the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. Now, all performances—both student and professional— will be known as “Live at Lynn, presented by Lib by Dodson.”

“I think Libby would be extremely pleased,”

said Dolores Kara, sister-in-law of Dodson, who passed away in 2009. “”Libby was a very giving person, and I know she wanted to help Jan McArt with her endeavor at Lynn. That’s how our whole family got involved. Actually, my husband, Mi chael, who was Libby’s brother, shared her love of theater as much as I did. We all enjoyed attending every production, so our family has always been happy to offer our support.”

Jan McArt, who passed away in January 2021, attracted many philanthropists to Lynn through her love of theater and her vivacious personality. Her influence on Lynn’s performing arts programs can’t be underestimated, Kara explained.

“When Jan walked into a room, everyone lit up,” she added. “She was such an outgoing, beau tiful and talented person, so it was easy to under stand Libby’s friendship with her. Jan’s passion for theater was both palpable and infectious, and Lib by believed wholeheartedly in what Jan wanted to accomplish at Lynn. These two women have left a lovely, indelible imprint on South Florida’s the ater scene for many years to come.”

For information about the upcoming Live at Lynn season, visit lynn.edu/events or call the box office at 561-237-9000.

“Littles” has never been more important than now. Mentoring relationships help fill the gap as youth struggle with mental health and learning loss.

To sign up to become a “Big” brother or sister or to donate visit www.mentorbig.org. Please help Big Brothers Big Sisters continue to impact lives of young children of our community.

“This year is our first sold out Big Taste! It was great to be around so many businesses and individuals who support our work in youth mentoring.,” says Yvette Flores Acevedo, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties:

BBBS empowers youth ages 6-18 to graduate with a mission and a mentor for a lifetime. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the thirty-five best performing agencies nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.

Big Taste winners and event photos: Liz McKinley photographer

The Nonprofit Community Was Honored At The Kravis Center At The Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Wednesday, October 19, 2022-Nonprofits First recently held the Sixth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards at the Kravis Center in the Cohen Pavilion. The sold-out event celebrated nonprofit organi zations in Palm Beach County who contribute and dedicate themselves to improving and strengthening our community. Chaired by Dr. Peter Cruise, of FAU, the ballroom had over 650 people in the room wearing hats of all shapes and sizes, from cowboy hats, hard hats, and top hats to hand-made themed hats. The emcee was Bill Bone who inspired the audience with his eloquent presentation. Music from non profit, Digital Vibez set the tone with popular beats to move and shake as people made their way to the stage to accept their awards. The energy felt in the room was a true sign that the nonprofit community is back stronger than ever.

“The 2022 Hats-Off Nonprofits Awards (HONA)

were the best ever. Nonprofits First is pleased to host this event annually to celebrate and honor our nonprofit com munity dedicated to the business of doing good. It was truly a night to remember.” said Jessica Cecere, CEO of Nonprofits First.

The honorees are:

Nonprofit of the Year: Small: Youth Empowered to Prosper medium: Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County

large: Arc of Palm Beach County

Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year: Lorraine Petrozza, Community Partners of South Florida

Nonprofit MVP: Jackie Struller, Restoration Bridge In ternational

Nonprofit Professional of the Year: Trudy Crowetz, Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Nonprofit Executive of the Year: Julia Dattolo, Career Source Palm Beach County

Lifetime Achievement: Diana Stanley, The Lord’s Place Community Collaborators Award: CROS Ministries Caring Kitchen Program, Interfaith Committee for social services, and Delray Beach Police Community Outreach Nonprofit Innovation Award: Morningday Commu nity Solutions

The Best Hat Award: Holy Ground Shelter for the Homeless

People’s Choice: The Hanley Foundation Funds raised from the evening benefit Nonprofits First educational programs. These programs focus on profession al development, leadership, and training that nonprofit com

Museum Club at Wick offers My Fair Lady exhibit

ByDaleKing

The Costume Museum at the Wick Theatre at 7901 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton is open again after undergoing a dramatic hightech transformation. The makeover resulted in a stunning new venue that’s been rechris tened “The Museum Club at The Wick.” The totally renovated space will entertain guests with 360-degree panoramic video experienc es, historic costume displays, dining and en tertainment.

The museum is now open to the public with its premiere exhibit. Entitled “Ascot,” it features the historic original 1956 costumes from My Fair Lady, designed by Sir Cecil Be aton.

“Inspired by the Van Gogh exhibition, we embarked on a journey to marry an immersive video experience with our unmatched costume collection,” said Marilynn A. Wick, executive managing producer. “The mission of the Wick Cos tume Museum has always been to share our histor ic wardrobe in an entertaining and educational way. With this dramatic new remodel, we are thrilled to welcome fans to enjoy our collection in a glorious new fashion.”

The opening exhibit pays homage to the beloved Cockney flower girl, from her debut in George Ber nard Shaw’s Pygmalion through all the leading ladies who have portrayed her on film and stage up to 2018. In addition, more than 50 costumes from the original Cecil Beaton 1956 Broadway wardrobe are on display,

including the historic dress worn by Julie Andrews.

To help open the new exhibit, a grand opening gala was held in September featured a concert by Christine Andreas, one of the actresses who appeared as Eliza Doolittle on Broadway.

“This venture is unlike anything we have ever done before,” said Kimberly Wick, museum curator. “We are taking the traditional museum tour and el evating it to a multi-sensory journey that celebrates the best of Broadway, live performance and dining in one glorious experience.”

For reservations and more details, call the box of fice at 561-995-2333 or visit www.thewick.org

munity volunteers and employees need to lead and succeed.

About Nonprofits First, Inc.:

Since 2005, Nonprofits First, Inc. has been the lead ing resource for strengthening the administrative and oper ational capacity of nonprofit organizations in the commu nity. Comprised of experienced professionals, consultants and volunteers, the vision of Nonprofits First is a com munity in which all nonprofits achieve their highest level of desired impact. For more information, visit www.non profitsfirst.org.

Photos by Capehart Photography: 2022 Hats Off Non profit Awards

Wildflower Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Opening

The City of Boca Raton’s new est park – Wildflower Park – officially opened to the public on Saturday, Oc tober 22.

A ceremonial ribbon cutting took place on October 22, 2022, at 11:30am.

Regular park hours are 8am –11pm. Wildflow er Park is located at 551 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

Wildflower Park opened to the public on Sat urday, October 22. The multi-mil lion-dollar, newly renovated passive park fronts the In tracoastal Waterway near the downtown district, providing residents and visitors a beautiful new waterfront amenity.

The new park is located on a 2.3-acre site of land the City purchased in 2009, and is part of the City’s Waterfront Mas ter Plan, which guides recreational and sustainable use of City owned waterfront property.

Plans for the site were determined following multiple public input sessions, with the community voicing their desire

for a passive park with waterfront views, open space, seating and interactive play.

The park’s name was also determined by a community vote and refers to a former restaurant on the site known as the Wild flower. The site has long been referred to by the commu nity as the Wild flower property.

Construction began in January 2021 with the in stallation of a new seawall and underground utilities. Addi tional features incorporated in to the park in clude: Pedestrian Walkways, Event Lawn, Waterfront Seating, Art Sculp tures and Play Art, Interactive Water Feature, Pavilion and Restroom, New Seawall, Picnic Seating, Enhanced Land scaping, Connection to Silver Palm Park, Pedestrian Promenade, and of course, Parking.

It’s location adjacent to the City’s downtown district provides an urban green space that residents and visitors can easily walk to and enjoy after dining, shopping or visiting the beach.

Fourth Annual “Taste of Recovery” Culinary Festival Returns to Delray Beach on November 5 to Benefit The Crossroads Club

The fourth annual Taste of Recov ery will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old School Square Pavilion, 51 North Swinton Av enue, Delray Beach. Guests will enjoy sa vory and sweet bites from a variety of leading area restaurants, along with live entertainment by Damon Fowler.

Taste of Recovery will benefit The Crossroads Club, a non-profit organiza tion in Delray Beach that has served the community for more than 40 years. The organization, at no charge, provides a safe haven for anyone whose life has been adversely af fected by, or through, the use of addic tive substances.

Partici pating restau rants thus far are Louie Bos si’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizze ria, Elisabet ta’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Rocco’s Ta cos, Josie’s Ristorante, J & J Seafood, Driftwood, Space of Mind Communi ty Classroom Kitchen, Mike’s Chili, Eat Thai, Tim Finnegans, Rogie Pierogies, New Orleans Pralines, Windy City Piz za, Sexz Chef, Nature’s Corner Café, Ca tering CC, Subculture, Proper Ice Cream and many more.

Sponsors include Buyers Edge, Sec ond Chance Initiative, The Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Syl vester Foundation, Southeast Toyota, Peter DeGeorge Family Founda tion, Slainte/Jew els in Time, Mike Munger, Caron Renaissance, Ed and Sandy Sheehy, Law Offices of Finley Stetson, Joan Finley, Real tor, The Corcoran Group, Snellman Construction, The Buzz Agency, Sail Away Media, Menin, John and Tracee Hynes, Hanley Foundation, Brilliant Supply, Guardian Recovery Network, Ryan Soave of Ryan Soave Consulting, Inc., Terry Woods and Razorback Elec tric.

is a place where meeting space is pro vided weekly for alcoholics anonymous groups, narcotics anonymous groups and other 12-step groups. So many Im portant people in my life are in recovery and we need to get people to understand that recovery looks so different from ad diction,” Joan Finley, Co-Chair said.

The event was founded by Chef Louie Bossi, chef/partner of Louie Bos si’s Ristorante and Pizzeria. Big Time Restaurant Group has been a supporter of the event since its inception.

A “Peo ple’s Choice” Award will be given for Best Bite with a prize of $1500.

A Critic’s Choice com petition will in clude first and second prizes of $2500 and $1000. Chris tie GaleanoDeMott, Food Editor at Bo ca Magazine, along with Sun Sentinel Facebook Let’s East South Florida host, Mike Mayo, and Coastal Star Food Writer Jan Norris will decide the Critic’s Choice Awards.

“At $50 a ticket, this culinary festival is well priced for an evening to sample fare from our finest area restaurants,” said Tony Allerton of The Crossroads Club.

Taste of Recovery will benefit The Crossroads Club, a non-profit organization in Delray Beach that has served the community for more than 40 years.

Event sponsors are Buyers Edge, Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation on behalf of the Sec ond Chance Ini tiative, Slainte, Southeast Toyota, Peter DeGeorge Foundation, Mike Munger, Caron Re naissance, Ed and Sandy Sheehy, Fin ley Stetson, Snell man Construction, Joan Finley, Real tor, Menin Devel opment, Hanley Foundation, Bril liant Supply, Ter ry Woods, Razorback Electric, Giles & Christine Therien, The Buzz Agency, and Sail Away Media.

Bob Higginbotham will serve as the event’s Honorary Chair with Chris topher and Joan Finley serving as event Co-Chairs.

“I love participating in this event that benefits the Crossroads Club which

Tickets are $50 prior to the event or $60 at the door. Blocks of ten tickets are available for $40 each. Raffle tickets for the Golden Table are available for $10 each. The winner of the Golden Table raffle prize is treated, together with nine of their guests, to a beautifully decorat ed private table central to all the action with a private waiter and swag for all.

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Local Students Compete In Coding Event to

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More than 30 Palm Beach County students put their coding skills to the test on Saturday, October 15th in this year’s canCode Hackathon hosted by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and cosponsored by Philanthropy Tank. During the Hackathon, middle and high school students worked in teams to make the most complete themed video game. Winners received prizes. Rewards were also given to students who created the most creative game, the best themed game, the most technical game, and the game that judges enjoyed the best.

Philanthropy Tank awarded project, canCode puts on the annual event to not only let teenagers test their coding skills, but to find and recruit the best high school students to support their mission. The student-led group works with multiple agencies to expose and teach elementary school kids computer programming through engaging workshops, including the creation of games and widgets. The group believes an early introduction to computer science

gives students problem-solving skills and prepares them for the careers of the future.

“Participants were tasked with coding a unique and engaging Scratch video game that could be taught to younger students at our weekly workshops. We were extremely impressed with their creativity and video game quality,” says Eva Gottesfeld, canCode President. “I’m so glad we could host the Hackathon and spread awareness of canCode’s mission across Palm Beach County. Philanthropy Tank was incredibly helpful to us as we planned the Hackathon. We are very appreciative of all their support.”

Participating students represented schools from throughout Southern Palm Beach County, including West Boca High School, Henderson University School, the Boca Housing Authority, American Heritage School, Atlantic Community High School, Park Polo Middle School, Suncoast Community High School, and BAK Middle School of the Arts.

Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Captain Takes Next Step to Returning Back to Active Duty

On July 7, 2020, Captain Jeff Power, a nineteen-year veteran with the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue De partment, was involved in a serious car accident that left him critically in jured. Over two years later, in the final phase of the long road to re covery, Capt.

Power was accepted into the Hangar Clinic near Seattle, Washington, for an exclusive program that fit Capt. Power for a custommade carbon fiber brace that will help him take the next step to returning back to ac tive duty at BBFRD.

This week, the Boynton Beach Fire fighters Benevolent Association will hold “The Climb” event, a competition designed to help Capt. Power obtain this state-ofthe-art brace and return back to servicing the Boynton Beach community while do ing the job he loves.

This three-day event will take place at Fire Station #5 (2080 High Ridge Rd.) fol lowing the schedule below:

Thursday, October 27 (8 am – 5 pm) Friday, October 28 (2 pm – 6 pm)

Satur day, October 29 (8 am – 2 pm)

Fire fighters from various Fire Departments will compete by climb ing the train ing tower at Fire Station #5. Any ac tive or newly retired Firefighters are invited to partici pate in “The Climb” and must provide their own bunker gear. Civilians will also have the opportunity to compete on Saturday, October 29 by participating in a simulat ed Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), a test that individuals training to become Firefighters are required to take. An award ceremony will take place following the last climb on Saturday, October 29 at approxi mately 2 pm.

Food and beverages will be provided to competitors. In addition, yard games and vendors will be on-site and children will have the opportunity to interact with a Boynton Beach fire engine. Parking is limited.

Polyglass USA Supports the Relief Effort in Ukraine through Global Empowerment Mission

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading man ufacturer of roofing and below-grade wa terproofing systems, is committed to giving back to local and international communities and is proud to partner with and support global organizations providing emergency aid in times of crisis.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Poly glass family, CEO, and Executive Leader ship Team felt the need to support the war relief effort and chose to partner with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a U.S.-based non-profit organization founded in 2011 as a first responder to global disasters.

Over the past six months, GEM and lo cal NPO partners have delivered much-need ed emergency aid inside Ukraine, including the regular distribution of food/care pack ages and financial assistance for short-term incidentals and temporary housing to Ukrai nian refugees, fighters, and their families in over 108 areas.

With the help of donor partners, GEM has repaired and reopened six schools. In addition, GEM has helped extract and re locate refugees, providing accommodation to women and children crossing the border from Ukraine into Poland.

GEM’s founder, Michael Capponi, cur rently lives in Kyiv and oversees operations.

“We try to solve complex problems with

innovative solutions,” he shared in a video on the repair and reopening of a kindergarten in Bucha in Kyiv Oblast. “We have to bring continuous resources,” he commented, em phasizing the urgent aid still needed to en sure Ukrainians in war-torn regions are not forced back into refugee status from a lack of safe housing.

A Giving Back donation page on the Polyglass website enabled Polyglass employ ees, families, and friends to raise $10,000 towards GEM’s relief work within four months. Polyglass U.S.A. matched this do nation, and on September 8, 2022, Polyglass team members traveled to the GEM head quarters in Miami to present the $20,000 to GEM leaders and tour the NPO’s ware house facility.

Beyond Varicose Veins: Medical and Cosmetic Treatment Offered at Baptist Health Vein Care

and cosmetic to address varicose veins and other symptoms of venous disease.

“We look at the entire circulatory system,” says Eileen de Grandis, M.D., a vascular surgeon and medical director of the Vein Clinic.

“We look for venous disease, arterial disease and lymphatic disease. We get you the right diagnosis for what you have, and then tailor a plan to treat what you want and need.”

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted or bulging veins that can be blue, red or skin-colored. They’re a very common reason for women to visit a vein clinic. But about half of all women who consult with Dr. de Grandis are diagnosed with other underlying health issues.

■ Thrombolytic therapy – chemicals to dissolve blood clots

■ Ultrasound – noninvasive imaging of veins to help diagnose underlying disease

In addition to varicose and spider veins, the experts also treat a wide range of venous diseases and cosmetic issues, including:

■ Blood clots and DVT

■ Chronic venous hypertension

■ Post-thrombotic syndrome

■ Venous insufficiency

■ Venous wounds and ulcers

Varicose veins often spur women to visit vein clinics that offer mostly cosmetic solutions. Affecting an estimated 30 million U.S. adults, varicose veins may cause swelling, aches and pains. Sometimes a result of blood clots deep inside the leg, and not always considered serious, they can lead to skin ulcers. Enlarged varicose veins and swollen legs may also signal other potentially serious health issues, such as deep vein thrombosis or DVT.

In serious cases, DVT can cause a blood clot to partially or totally break away and travel to the lungs. The vascular team at the Vein Clinic at Boca Raton Regional Hospital provides comprehensive treatments that are both therapeutic

“Many women will have multiple problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes,” explains Dr. de Grandis. “We treat the aesthetic as well, but we are a comprehensive vascular center and we treat the circulation system as a whole. The Vein Clinic offers a wide range of procedures tailored to your needs. These may include:

■ Ablation – removal of veins with a heat source

■ Filters – to prevent clots from going to the lungs

■ Mechanical thrombectomy –physical removal of blood clots

■ Phlebectomy – micro-incisions to remove veins

■ Sclerotherapy – chemical injections to remove veins

■ Stents – metal tubes that open blocked blood veins

Eileen de Grandis, M.D. Vascular Surgeon and Medical Director of the Vein Clinic

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FAU Readies to Host UAB

Volleyball Falls in Four Sets at NSU

Florida Atlantic University football (3-5, 2-2 C-USA) will return home to host UAB this Saturday, Oct. 29 at FAU Stadium. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. and will air on CBSSN. Fans are encouraged to wear black to match the team or come in the Halloween Spirit.

Those following the Owls can expect the game to be a showcase of talented run ning backs which are used to set up the pass ing game. The Owls’ run game is primarily shared between three backs, including Larry McCammon, who is ranked No. 22 nation ally with 690 yards, Zuberi Mobley who adds 412 yards and Johnny Ford’s 101 yards. Their combined 1,203 yards and seven scores trail the three UAB primary three rushers by 324 yards. The Blazers’ DeWayne McBride will enter the game with 975 yards, an average of 7.0 yards per carry, and the back has 11 scores on the year. He ranks No. 1 national ly with 162.7 rushing yards per game, while UAB leads C-USA with an average of 242.3 yards per game.

The Owls hold a 5-3 all-time record ver sus the Blazers, who enter the contest with a 4-3 overall record and a 2-2 C-USA mark, including a 31-14 loss a year ago in Birming ham, Alabama and a 49-6 win in the 2019 Conference USA Championship game, also played at FAU Stadium.

The game is scheduled to air on CBS Sports Network and on Fox Sports South Florida 640 AM. Ken LaVicka and Kris Bar tels will provide the radio coverage.

Offensive Coordinator and Quarterback Coach Brent Dearmon

On returning for a home game

“Right now, we have to figure out a way in a couple of weeks to get a win on the road, but we’ve been pretty good at home. These guys get fired up to play in front of their home crowd. The student section has been amazing all year long, so it’s really exciting to come back home.”

On overcoming offensive woes

“It’s frustrating, and it all falls on me. We have to find a way to continue to create ex plosive plays. I think we had less explosive plays [against UTEP] than any other game we have had all year. There are some opportuni ties there, but us as coaches, we have to de

mand more, we have to put those guys in bet ter situations, we have to get them ready for those situations. We took it on us as coach es that we have to be better for our players.”

On taking advantage of opportunities against UAB

“Between Rice and UTEP, they played the same style of football that UAB is going to come in here and play. They’re a ball con trol team that runs the ball. They’re going to limit chances that we get to put points on the board, and we have to make the most of those possessions. You look back at UTEP, we had nine possessions and got two touch downs. We have to make more out of our limited possessions that we do get.”

On getting better in the red zone

“Right now, we have six red zone turn overs. We turn the ball over in bad situa tions…We just have to take care of the ball. I don’t think it’s so much schematics, we just can’t fumble the football or have turn overs inside the red zone. It’s just better de cision-making, us overstressing ball security, us teaching ball security, and there has to be some demand out of our coaching staff to make sure the players that we’re putting the ball in the hands in take pride in taking care of the football.”

On avoiding turnovers against UAB

“There’s a lot of times on tape where you see multiple guys coming to the ball try ing to strip it and the second defender is go ing to try come punch it out. We showed clips like that to our team today. They really teach takeaways, and we have to make smart decisions at the QB position. We have to do a really good job of putting our five points of pressure on the ball as ball carriers. That’s something we have to take care of this week for sure.”

On getting Redshirt Freshman WR Jah mal Edrine involved

“He’s going to get some matchups, one on ones on the outside, and when we do get those moments, we have to take advantage of moments like that, because they do sell out and get everybody in the run and we have to be able to have somebody that can get those safeties back out of there a little bit more. It wouldn’t shock me if he has an other big game.”

The Palm Beach Atlantic volleyball team traveled south to face Nova South eastern on Tuesday night.

The Sailfish looked to complete the season sweep against the Sharks after beating them earlier this year. PBA (1211, 6-7 SSC) got off to a good start, winning the first set, 25-22. Unfortu nately for PBA, a key injury and ad justments made by NSU (13-10, 6-7 SSC) allowed the Sharks to comeback to win, 3-1.

Abbie Zylstra led the Sailfish with 13 kills, six digs, and three blocks. Kay la Matthews added nine kills with 11 digs. Harper Stokes stepped up with seven kills, hitting .545 with a block. Lauren Cummings recorded a teambest 18 digs. Jayden Otto recorded a team-leading 32 assists.

The trio of Zylstra, Matthews, and Kaileigh Ammons helped PBA gain an early 18-12 lead in the opening set. The Sharks did not go down easy with a 5-1 run later in the set, making it 21-

20 PBA. Three unforced errors and a kill from Zylstra closed out the 25-22 win for PBA.

The Shark’s attack clicked in the second set when they hit .519 as a team. The Sailfish struggled to match the pro duction, dropping the second set, 2515. PBA slowed NSU down in the third set, dropping the host’s team hitting percentage to .140 in the set. The Sail fish clawed all the way back from a 9-2 deficit to take a 15-12 lead. The teams traded leads until the very end where the ‘Fish led 23-21. Unfortunately for the Sailfish, NSU rattled off three con secutive kills, followed by a PBA error, to win 25-21.

After hanging with the Sharks for the beginning of the fourth set, the Sharks pulled away. NSU held on to win the set, 25-17 and the match, 3-1.

The hosts outhit PBA, .263 - .154. The Sharks also had a 65 percent sideout percentage in the match. The Sailfish totaled 26 unforced errors in the match.

Owls Volleyball fall in three at UAB to split season series

back to take a 3-2 advantage. The two teams battled through an 8-8 tie, but after two from UAB to make it 10-8, FAU scored five unanswered, capped off by Sonte Stewart’s first kill of the match to put the Owls in front by their largest lead of the set, 13-10.

PBA Sailfish Drop Match At NSU

The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team (13-8, 3-6 C-USA) fell in straight sets in the Owls second matchup this season against the UAB Blazers (10-11, 5-4 C-USA) on Sunday to split the season series.

After UAB scored the first point of the match, the Owls jumped out to a 7-3 lead, however, the Blazers answered back on a 6-1 run to take their first lead since the opening point, 9-8. The Owls continued to battle, leading for much of the set and eventually holding a 2220 advantage late in the first, but UAB closed the frame with five straight points to take the 25-22 win and the lead after one, 1-0.

The Owls took the opening lead in the second after a pair of kills from sophomores Klara Zarnovicka and Katelynn Robine, however, UAB fought

FAU’s last lead of the second came at 16-15, before the Blazers produced a 9-3 run to hold set point at 24-19. The Owls looked to rally scoring back-to-back points off a kill and ace from senior Camryn Vogler, but it was just a little too late as an Owl error closed out the set 25-21 and UAB took a 2-0 lead into the third.

FAU looked to rally in the third. UAB took the opening point, but a 105 Owl run put FAU in front 10-6 after junior Nikola Bartecka’s first kill of match. The Owls maintained a six-point advantage through a 15-9 lead, however, UAB scored six straight points to even the match up at 15 apiece. FAU outscored UAB 8-5 to hold a 23-20 advantage late after another kill from Zarnovicka, but a 6-1 run from the Blazers closed out the contest as UAB took the final set 26-24.

The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s soccer team dropped a conference road match to the Nova Southeastern Sharks 3-0 on Tuesday night. The Sailfish fell to 2-9-3 on the season.

PBA tested the NSU goalkeeper with seven shots on goal during the match. Anna Vila led the Sailfish with two shots on goal. Sydney Brewer, Erin Cepeda, Krysta Memis, Meagan Brown, and Aidan McCausland took one shot on goal each.

NSU’s Luana Grabias scored two goals in the match for the Sharks. In the 15th minute, Grabias shot found

the back of the net for NSU. In the 64th minute, NSU’s Johanna Barth assisted Grabias for NSU’s second goal of the match. The Sharks tacked on one more in the 87th minute from Dani Correa which extended the NSU lead to 3-0.

The Sharks generated five more corner kick opportunities than the ‘Fish. NSU took 18 shots in the match. PBA goalkeeper Gaby Lopez made four saves in net for the ‘Fish.

The Sailfish conclude their regular season versus Eckerd on Friday, Oct. 28 in St. Petersburg.

Shepherd Earns CCSA Diver of the Week

For the second time this season, an Owl is awarded weekly honors from the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. Brandon Shepherd, diver for the Florida Atlantic University men’s swimming & diving team, has been named the winner of the CCSA Men’s Diver of the Week award, the conference announced on Tuesday. This marks the sophomore’s second honor of the season and fifth of his collegiate career.

In FAU’s home meet against Princeton, Shepherd set season-highs in both dives. He placed in third in the 3-meter dive with a score of 289.73. Shepherd also finished in fourth place in the 1-meter dive with a score of 268.43.

Shepherd and the rest of the FAU swim & dive team will make a trip to West Palm Beach for a meet against Keiser this Friday, Oct. 28, beginning at 3:30 p.m.