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New Chick-fil-A Restaurant Opens in Boca Raton

Boca Raton Couple to Celebrate 82nd Wedding Anniversary and 102nd Birthdays in 2023

Boca Raton, FL – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Boca Raton community on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Brent Ripple as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95.

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Boca Raton, FL – The year 2023 will mark extraordinary milestones for Lou and Edith Bluefeld of Boca West Country Club; they will both turn 102 (Lou on January 9 and Edith on August 4) while also celebrating their 82nd wedding anniversary on February 23.

“We’re blessed that we’re still able to live on our own at Boca West Country Club. It’s our 40th year living here, “Lou Bluefeld said. “We’ve stopped having dinner out, but other than that, everything is the same. It’s an amazing thing. Physically, we’re both in excellent shape. We do find that we need each other now more than ever before.”

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South County pair among finalists for Boys & Girls Club ‘Youth of Year’

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Place of Hope Announces 17th Annual Lexus Hope Bash

Dr. Safiya George, Dean of Nursing at FAU, Joins Boca Helping Hands Board of Directors

Steven L. Abrams Joins LSN Partners

No. 19/20 FAU Races Past Charlotte to set Single Season School Wins Record

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• LSN Partners, LLC (“LSN”) proudly announces its continued expansion. Steven Abrams joins LSN as Managing Partner of the Palm Beach County practice. Abrams will also focus on the Transportation and Emergency Management practice groups.

• The City of Boynton Beach will host a two-day Career Fair on Friday, March 3 (9 am – 5 pm) and Saturday, March 4 (10 am – 2 pm) at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton. Eighty positions are available in a variety of departments, including Public Works, Utilities, Finance, Development, the Police Department and more. Qualified applicants may be hired on the spot (via a conditional employment offer) upon successfully passing an interview and any related practical test given on site.

• Noel Guillama has been a resident of Palm Beach County since he was a child, attending elementary, middle and high school in Lake Worth, where he enrolled in Palm Beach State College. Since 1984, he has been in real estate, construction, health care and technology as a lifelong entrepreneur and serves as president/CEO of Guillama, Inc. and OXIO Health, Inc. He has been recognized as an innovator with over 20 patents issued in his name by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Delray Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida to treat an Alzheimer’s disease patient using non-invasive focused ultrasound technology as part of a groundbreaking study being conducted in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University’s Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health).

• The Fuller Center has been named a $100,000 beneficiary of the Brain Bowl Volunteer Committee Project, in conjunction with the Volen Center. The announcement was made by Pam Higer-Polani on February 8 at the 9th Annual Brain Bowl Luncheon at Boca West Country Club. The funds will finance an intergenerational program, supported by Fuller Center and the Volen Center, and will establish a community room where seniors and children will interact, play, thrive and enhance each other’s lives. The project will benefit the community by expanding the opportunity for 28 more

children, ages 3-5 years, to access needed child-care at a time when affordable care is difficult to find.

• B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, is pleased to announce that it will present the 2023 ‘Star Light Star Bright’ Gala on Saturday, February 25 at 8:00pm. The event will take place at the synagogue located at 6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton, Florida, and will honor the congregation’s Senior Cantor Magda Fishman. Register here: https://www.btcboca.org/gala/

• The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, a not-forprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues, today announced the appointment of Pamela Rauch to its Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Board of Directors.

• Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has named Dr. Safiya George to its Board of Directors to support the nonprofit’s work. Dr. George’s impressive background in higher education will enable her to contribute significantly to the organization.

• The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have named Palm Beach State College a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2027. The CAE Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation is awarded to regionally accredited academic institutions that offer quality cybersecurity-related degrees and/or certificates and meet rigorous requirements to prepare students for the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.

• The year 2023 will mark extraordinary milestones for Lou and Edith Bluefeld of Boca West Country Club; they will both turn 102 (Lou on January 9 and Edith on August 4) while also celebrating their 82nd wedding anniversary on February 23.

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New Chick-fil-A Restaurant Opens in Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Boca Raton community on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Chickfil-A, Inc. has selected Brent Ripple as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95.

Located at 1277 W Palmetto Park Road in Palmetto Park Square, Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95 will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guests of Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95 can place an order for pickup, dine-in or delivery on the Chick-fil-A® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One® tiered membership program, guests receive points on every qualifying purchase, which can be used to redeem available rewards. Visit chick-fil-a.com/delivery to view delivery options in your area.

Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95 joins more than 19 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider West Palm Beach market.

Locally Owned and Operated

As full-time, hands-on leaders in their restaurants and communities, Chick-fil-A

Owner/Operators proudly reside in the communities in which they serve.

In Boca Raton, Ripple will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 100 full- and part-time Team Members, serving guests and cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses.

Born and raised in south Florida, Ripple studied business at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Ga. and was a team captain of their varsity soccer team. He brings more than three years of Operator experience to Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95, having served as Operator at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, Iowa since 2019. In addition, he has served as a Team Member at restaurants in Palm Beach County, Fla. and has worked alongside his brother-in-law at Chickfil-A West Boca to learn about the restaurant and brand. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching soccer and spending time with his family.

“I am so humbled to have my story come full circle and be back in the same city where

my Chick-fil-A journey began,” said Ripple. “I cannot wait to invest in my Team Members the same way my Operators invested in me earlier in my career.”

Caring for the Boca Raton Community

In honor of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. will donate $25,000 to Feeding America on behalf of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the Boca Raton area to aid in the fight against hunger.

In addition, Chick-fil-A Palmetto Park & I-95 is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Boca Raton area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A meals for a year.

Team Member Investment

Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to hiring, developing and retaining top talent and providing a positive work environment for people of all ages and backgrounds. Team Members have opportunities for flexible work hours and leadership growth, competitive pay and benefits, hands-on training and mentoring and the chance to apply for scholarships to support their continuing education.

Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer

Service

Chick-fil-A is known for serving customers great-tasting food made with high-quality ingredients, including the original Chickfil-A® Chicken Sandwich. Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. Chick-fil-A was one of the first in the industry to eliminate chicken raised with antibiotics to ensure guests have an option for high-quality food on the go.

To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor. The fresh ingredients are raised and grown by farmers who share the company’s elevated quality and safety standards, so guests feel good about their meal.

For the latest news and updates on Chickfil-A Palmetto Park & I-95, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.

Spirit Airlines and Lynn University Team Up to Launch the Airline’s First University-Based Pilot Training Program

Boca Raton, FL – Aspiring pilots can now join the fast track to a rewarding career at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airlines while they finish college. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Lynn University today announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics in Boca Raton, Florida. The collaboration is a first of its kind for Spirit, allowing students to attend a traditional university while gaining valuable experience toward a future career flying the carrier’s signature yellow planes.

Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway aims to expand the airline’s pipeline of professional pilots by offering mentorship, program guidance and a clearly defined path to become a Spirit First Officer. Lynn students can apply for the program after completing their sophomore year and obtaining a recommendation from a faculty member in the College of Aeronautics. If successful in Spirit’s interview process, they will receive a conditional offer of employment, a Spirit Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and will be mentored as they work toward completing their degree program and the flight hours required for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

“As a Lynn graduate, it’s especially rewarding to work with my alma mater and create valuable opportunities for the next generation of pilots,” said Ryan Rodosta, Senior

Director of Flight Operations and System Chief Pilot at Spirit Airlines. “Lynn and Spirit both have a strong presence in South Florida, which makes for an exciting collaboration as the school develops highly skilled pilots for our growing airline.”

“This opportunity with Spirit Airlines opens another door for Lynn’s highly trained students to advance and achieve success in their future aviation careers,” said Mike Petroski, interim dean for Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics. “The program allows Spirit access to our pool of talented aeronautic students, who in turn will receive mentorship, quality training, and the opportunity to progress to a rewarding career at a commercial airline.”

Spirit flies some of the newest, most fuel-efficient aircraft in the industry across a network of 90+ destinations in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Many more brand-new planes are planned for delivery in 2023, creating opportunities for First Officers to quickly upgrade to Captain. Spirit’s Pilots recently approved a contract that provides a significant pay increase and other enhanced benefits. Spirit also offers its Pilots industry-leading training and great quality of life.

To learn more about the program and application process, visit Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway | Lynn University

Place of Hope Announces 17th Annual Lexus Hope Bash

Place of Hope is proud to announce Lexus as the new title sponsor of the 17th annual Lexus Hope Bash. Lexus, a luxury automotive and lifestyle brand with a passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance, has partnered with Place of Hope for yet another year, but this time in the title sponsor role.

“We are proud to once again support Place of Hope’s work to provide safety, stability and hope for our community’s children and families,” said Sam Wintermyer, General Manager, Lexus Southern Area. “We take pride in contributing to their ongoing efforts to ensure everyone has access to a healthy and bright future.”

The Lexus Hope Bash is one of Palm Beach County’s most well-attended and premier fundraisers year after year, raising critical funds for local foster children, homeless youth, families in transition and human trafficking survivors.

“We are so grateful to have the support of a company like Lexus,” said Place of Hope’s Founding CEO Charles Bender. “It’s companies like Lexus that pour into our community and make Palm Beach County a better place and that help make our event in particular so special.”

Known to be one of the most exhilarating and eye-opening charitable evenings, the Lexus Hope Bash offers attendees a cocktail reception, silent auction and raffles, dinner and dancing, a live auction and more!

NSAL Star Maker Awards Shines Spotlight on Rising Performers

Lifetime Achievement Award

The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida (NSAL) is thrilled to announce the annual Star Maker Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at The Addison in Boca Raton. The dazzling event supports the Boca Raton-based nonprofit’s mission of providing scholarships, competitions, and mentoring for local performing and visual artists. Join the city’s foremost arts and culture advocates for an enchanting evening of performances by an array of talented students and enjoy a heartfelt celebration honoring this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Arlene Herson. The event chairs for this year’s ceremony are Dr. Ronald Rubin, Alyce Erickson, Shari Upbin and Kirsten Stephenson, and the honorary chair for the evening is Andrea Virgin. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit www.nsalflorida.org/events.

“We are very proud of the incredibly talented emerging artists in our community,” stated Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez, NSAL President. “Their desire to share their gifts with the world is the reason why we work so diligently to support their dreams. The Star Maker Awards is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it offers many opportunities for those who love the arts to support the next generation of stars through sponsorships and our donor campaign.”

decades to come,” stated Dr. Ron Rubin, event chair. “One of the staunchest advocates for the arts in our community is this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree, Arlene Herson.”

Herson is the producer and host of the award-winning syndicated cable television program, “The Arlene Herson Show.” The talk show featured indepth interviews with nationally known personalities. In the nonprofit realm, Herson has been recognized numerous times for her outstanding contributions to beloved causes. Nationally, she was honored on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC with the Leadership Award by the Wings of Memory Society of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and has served as National Chair of the Legacy of Light Society of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. In addition, Herson served as an interviewer for Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation, videotaping first-hand testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Locally, she has been active supporter of many nonprofits and cultural organizations including The Boca Raton Historical Society, Miami City Ballet, Boca Raton, Alzheimer’s Brain Bowl, Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, Theatre Lab at FAU, Live at Lynn at Lynn University, and of course NSAL and our Star Maker Awards.

For the third year, the Lexus Hope Bash Palm Beach will be at Trump National in Jupiter chaired by Heather Atkins, Tara Dillon, Erin Elmore and Morgan McGrath Ross.

Place of Hope is South Florida’s largest family and child organization, serving more than 8,000 people annually and providing programs and services to end the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness and human trafficking. For the fourth year, Place of Hope ranked as the number one children’s charity on the prestigious and respected Charity Navigator website.

For more information about Hope Bash please email JamieB@PlaceofHope.com or visit https://www.placeofhope.com/hopebash/

To learn about more ways Lexus is giving back to the community, visit the Lexus Newsroom.

Performers at the event will include scholarship winners from Lynn Conservatory of Music, the New World School of the Arts, Frost School of Music, Boca Ballet Theatre, and Florida Atlantic University, along with competition and scholarship winners in voice, piano & brass duo, visual art and in this year’s key competition, drama.

“Supporting young creatives early in their careers ensures that we will continue to be enthralled and inspired for the

“We are also thrilled to announce that Andrea Virgin will serve as the Honorary Chair of the Star Maker Awards,” said Shari Upbin, NSAL Vice President. “She is a dynamic force of nature who spearheaded the Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, filling a huge cultural gap in our community that has existed for decades.”

To learn how you can help foster the dreams of young artists, please visit www.nsalflorida.org.

When you’re faced with a multitude of tasks to fulfill, you need not attempt it all by yourself; many others can help you achieve your plan through the help they can provide. Yet, you need to ask for their aid before they can respond to your need!

Many people don’t secure what they are after because they are too proud to ask for any favor; others hit the same brick wall because they ask, but in the wrong way. Instead of making a positive request they simply raise demands and, like a broken record, repeat that message in more unpleasant sounds.

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POSITIVE LIVING

By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

sented in negative tones and devoid of any motivation. Smart people usually know that they won’t ever motivate anybody to do anything if they approach an individual by casting demeaning adjectives on that person. Insults hurled never raise the status of the one saying them. That is totally contrary of what motivation truly is!

One who is called lazy, untrustworthy, stupid, or hears any other possible insults applied toward him or her, will swiftly shut the ears of the offended heart and totally ignore what’s being said; the multiplicity of attacks on their

To “correct” this problem, this top banking executive began producing false travel expense reports, claiming that he was driving to corporate headquarters, four hours each way, multiple times a month. As his spending habits continued to grow, so did the scope of his deception. His insatiable desire for more caused him to become more aggressive with his falsified travel claims.

As is so often the case, however, the executive’s fraudulent activities could not be concealed forever. A bank teller uncovered the fraud and reported the bank president’s

character will simply secure no prompt, active response now or later, unless the issue is approached altogether differently. Only motivation can secure positive replies exemplified in concrete actions!

It’s a well known saying that you attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. The same applies to human relations: positive tones and kind requests secure what is being sought while harsh words and discouraging babble, coupled with unnecessary insults, bring no results.

Any individuals who put themselves in charge of any project, and go after needed helpers, should be reasonable in

Can You Motivate Others? FAITH

By: Rick Boxx

their expectations. And this reasonableness fully depends on how they approach other people; prior familiarity with someone does not permit a negative posture in approaching that other regarding the task or tasks to be accomplished.

Only true motivation remains the solid, magic key that opens the doors of action to those we approach! No matter how many times a request has to be made, it is only through kindness and other consistent, positive approaches that one shall ultimately succeed in gaining the allegiance and securing the contribution sought of another!

The Destructive Cost Of Deception

actions. He was arrested, tried in a court of law, convicted of fraud, and sent to prison.

Sadly, fraudulent practices are common in our times, perhaps even rampant. Whether it is the financial industry, manufacturing, retailing or any other field of endeavor, there are those who are not satisfied with what they have. People once highly regarded and held positions of authority have seen their lives destroyed, driven by greed, pride, envy, jealousy, and other motivations the Bible defines as “sin.”

We can learn much from the Scriptures about such practices, warnings of the severe consequences that can result – not only for the individuals committing dishonest acts, but also to their families and many who trusted and relied upon them. Here are some examples: Destructive power of insatiable

greed. When desire is not controlled, the answer to the question, “How much is enough?” is always, “Just a little bit more.” “Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man” (Proverbs 27:20). “A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live” (Proverbs 15:27).

Temporary rewards with permanent consequences. Fraud always focuses on short-term objectives, ignoring the long-term ruin such dishonesty can cause – to one’s job, a career, a reputation, a life. “Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow” (Proverbs 13:11).

“Ill-gotten treasure is of no value, but righteousness delivers from death” (Proverbs 10:2).

Wisdom of choosing contentment over the lust for more. Determining to be satisfied with

whatever we have and resolving to advance one’s career with integrity and high ethical standards, can prevent unimaginable pain and suffering. “Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown You and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God” (Proverbs 30:89).

Can you even conceive of what it must have been like for that bank president, caught up in a web of lies and deception, knowing that at any moment his acts of fraud could be exposed and his life and everything around him could be destroyed?

Learning to discipline ourselves to live within our financial means is more profitable than dishonesty, with all its potential penalties.

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When I began my banking career, among my responsibilities was the investigation of bank frauds. One of the fraud cases I worked on concerned a bank president who apparently had determined his salary and benefits, although very sizable, were not enough.

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Change: One Of Life’s Certainties

The adage from years ago informed us the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Those two remain constant, at least in most countries, but there is at least one other certainty we all must confront: Change. Just as surely as the sun will rise in the east every morning, each new day will bring with it changes of some kind, whether we like it or not.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about monumental changes, of course. And lately we have been hearing that, along with the virus making an unwanted comeback, bringing with it the threat of renewed social restrictions and regulations, other major health challenges might be looming.

But health and medical concerns are not the only causes for massive change in our lives. The economy, both nationally and globally, seems more volatile than ever. As a result, decision-making for both our businesses and our personal lives becomes more complex. Technology is a perpetual source of change, requiring that we become flexible and adaptive if we are to remain competitive in the 21st century marketplace. Within our own industries, change is a constant companion – again, like it or not.

So how are we to respond? I like the advice of leadership consultant and author Tim Kight, who said, “Change is often inconvenient and uncomfortable, but that does not make it a threat. Changes gives you an opportunity to differentiate yourself. Most people do not like change, so do not be like most people. Step up and respond with discipline to the opportunity that change presents.”

Those are wise words. While everyone else seems to be agonizing over and resisting change, we have the option of embracing it, uniquely positioning ourselves as change

advocates. Admittedly, that is much easier to say than to put into action. So how do we do this? Faith in God can be a great asset in being able to do that. Consider a few things the Bible tells us about change: God does not change. In dealing with the shifting currents of change, it helps to find a source of stability, an anchor to keep us from going far adrift. The Scriptures teach that God is the anchor, the one constant in an ever-changing world. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). “to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity”

(Jude 1:25).

The unchanging God holds the ever-changing future. Would you like to know that when unexpected, even unwanted changes come, you can trust the outcome of those changes has been determined? Faith in God gives us this assurance. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11). “Call on Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3).

God is always with us. In traveling through unfamiliar territory, it is always helpful to have a guide who knows the way to reach our intended destination. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4). “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Jeff & Tina Bolton

When Baker breaks into the funeral home where Iris works, these two strangers spend

Boca Raton Couple to Celebrate 82nd Wedding Anniversary and 102nd Birthdays in 2023

PBSC named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have named Palm Beach State College a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2027. The CAE Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation is awarded to regionally accredited academic institutions that offer quality cybersecurity-related degrees and/or certificates and meet rigorous requirements to prepare students for the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.

certifi cates. Students typically start with a two-year Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree that builds the technical foundation necessary to enter PBSC’s two-year Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Information Management with a concentration in Security and Network Assurance. People who have a degree, or need a faster route to employment, may choose from a variety of short-term College Credit Certificates.

Boca Raton, FL – The year 2023 will mark extraordinary milestones for Lou and Edith Bluefeld of Boca West Country Club; they will both turn 102 (Lou on January 9 and Edith on August 4) while also celebrating their 82nd wedding anniversary on February 23.

“We’re blessed that we’re still able to live on our own at Boca West Country Club. It’s our 40th year living here, “Lou Bluefeld said. “We’ve stopped having dinner out, but other than that, everything is the same. It’s an amazing thing. Physically, we’re both in excellent shape. We do find that we need each other now more than ever before.”

The couple met in Baltimore when they were 16-year-olds and have been inseparable ever since. When they were 19, Lou’s mother asked him what his intentions were. He told his mother he didn’t have the money to get married and she told him not to worry about it. She said, “If you’re not going to marry her, don’t waste her time. If you’re serious, get married. You’ll have a bedroom in our house. It will work out.” His mother died suddenly later that year at the age of 51, making the memories of their 1941 wedding even more special.

Shortly after their wedding, Lou went off to World War II. Edith traveled for three days by train across the country to say goodbye to Lou when he shipped out from California. Edith wrote him every day of the three years he was in the military. When the war ended, Lou was in the Philippines. He stood in line for nine hours to send a radiogram to Edith with details on when he would be coming home.

They went on to have two children, a son and a daughter.

“Lou and Edith are a fabulous couple! Whenever I see them, they have a gleam in their eye like they are on their honeymoon,” Matthew Linderman, President and COO, Boca West Country Club, said.

“We’re blessed that our minds are

good. We have two granddaughters and a lot of grand dogs,” Mr. Bluefeld said. “We’re so lucky to be at Boca West and have lots of friends here that are like extended family.”

Lou’s family owned a Kosher catering business in Baltimore, and he worked in the business all the time as a teen. He told Edith that if she wanted to see him, she would have to come work beside him in the business, so she did. She began as Lou’s secretary.

Their catering business, Bluefeld Caterers–The Orchid Touch, was responsible for koshering the White House kitchen during the announcement of the Peace Accords under President Jimmy Carter. This was the first time a kosher meal had ever been served at the White House. They even catered President Nixon’s Inaugural Ball and events for members of Congress. Many of the non-Jewish socialites in Baltimore society used Bluefeld Caterers for their affairs, even though the food was Kosher, because it was considered the best catering in the city at that time.

“We never took deposits. Our business was built on trust and on a handshake. And it was never just another affair. We knew how much each event meant to our customers, ” Mr. Bluefeld said.

The Bluefelds have lived full time at Boca West Country Club since 1985, and part time since 1983, and a lot of their friends in the community are people whose bar mitzvahs and weddings they catered. Both Edith and Lou have been active volunteers at the Club over the years.

“We’re so thankful we’re both well. More and more, health means everything and money is nothing,” said Mr. Bluefeld. When asked about the most important life lesson, this vibrant almost 100 year old could pass on, he said that his father always told him that, “Name is everything” –your good name is what is most important.

“Earning the CAE-CD designation is a tremendous honor for PBSC and a validation of our faculty’s hard work and dedication,” said Don Gladney, Ed.D., interim dean of bachelor’s degree programs. “We precisely mapped our curriculum to industry best practices and showed evidence over a three-year period that the skills students were obtaining from us were actually in use and valued by employers. We also met the criteria of demonstrating significant community and internal involvement through our Center for Cyber Defense, sponsorship of workshops and special events, and by promoting best cyber defense practices collegewide.”

More than 700,000 cybersecurity jobs were posted by U.S. employers in 2022, according to CyberSeek. In the letter announcing the College’s CAE-CD designation, Karen Leuschner, NSA’s national CAE program manager, cited the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals and highlighted the importance of higher education institutions, like Palm Beach State College, as part of the solution to defending America’s cyberspace.

“Your ability to meet the increasing demands of the program criteria will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure,” Leuschner stated. “Education is the key to promoting these ideals.”

Palm Beach State College offers a cybersecurity pathway that includes associate and bachelor’s degrees and

The CAE-CD designation puts Palm Beach State in a network of other designated colleges and universities and provides distinct advantages for students and the College. Currently, over 300 U.S. institutions are National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity with designations in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), Cyber Research (CAE-R), and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).

“Being a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense allows us to partner with other CAE institutions to collaborate on grants, participate in research and gain access to special resources,” said Theo Owusu, D.Sc., professor of information management at PBSC. “Students will benefit from scholarships, internships, conferences, job fairs and competitions, and when they graduate, their diplomas will be stamped to show they went to a CAE-CD school, which commands high respect and interest from employers.”

The CAE-CD designation will also benefit PBSC’s recently announced partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County to enhance cybersecurity instruction and prepare students for careers. The Palm Beach Collaborative Cyber Pathway Project, funded by a $1 million-plus grant from the Florida Department of Education, will align the school district’s curriculum with that of PBSC, improve technology in some high schools and provide professional development and resources for K-12 teachers and PBSC professors.

What to Know About the Future of Cancer Treatment

For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not enough, and residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapse. But new research is seeking to harness the immune system to target residual disease, thereby helping patients avoid relapses and live longer.

“Using a novel mechanism of action that directly targets the cancerous cells, we are hoping to enhance the ability of NK cells – that is natural killer cells – to eliminate residual disease,” says RJ Tesi, MD, CEO of INmune Bio Inc., (NASDAQ: INMB), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company. “NK cells are part of our innate immune system and are essential for survival. In addition to directly killing infected cells and cancer cells, NK cells facilitate crosstalk between the innate and adaptive immune system.”

As Dr. Tesi goes on to explain,

NK cells play a critical role in killing cancer cells that remain after such treatments as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. While modern cancer therapies can effec-

tively eliminate most cancer in a patient, to eliminate all cancer cells, the patient’s immune system needs to do its part and kill the residual disease. When cancer cells evade

NK cells by making themselves effectively invisible, the immune system can’t identify them and therefore can’t kill them. This failure of the immune system to eliminate residual disease is the cause of cancer relapse.

INKmune, INmune Bio Inc.’s lead product, activates resting NK cells into a primed state to kill cancer. Currently in clinical trials, this therapy is already showing promising results. INKmune-primed NK cells have demonstrated an ability to kill several types of cancer cells. To learn more, visit inmunebio.com.

“Chemotherapy and radiotherapy reduce the tumor burden, but are not always curative alone,” says Dr. Tesi. “To eradicate the disease and turn cancer relapsers into survivors, we also need an effective immune response to control residual cancer cells left behind after primary treatment.”

How the Right Pair of Shoes Can Support Your Wellness, Hobbies and Goals

Looking to stay motivated and achieve your personal goals? New shoes might just be the answer. Not only can they update your wardrobe, helping you look and feel your best, but they can also support your physical and mental wellness, help you try out new hobbies, and even take small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

It’s important to replace old, worn-out sneakers before embarking on a new exercise routine. When gearing up, check out brands like Nike, New Balance and Asics for athletic footwear that combines style, comfort and performance.

Ready to try out a new hobby or get back into an old one? Nike Signature Basketball styles from Lebron are on-trend and are great choices for running, jumping and

playing, while Brooks Ghost running shoes feature a cushioned insole and lightweight rubber outsole in fun, vibrant colors to help you

push your limits.

Perhaps you’re looking to carve out more time for relaxation and quiet activities. You can get co -

zy and comfortable with the right footwear. The HEYDUDE soft, comfortable slip-on styles are perfect for lounging at home or enjoying some self-care.

And if your goals include adopting more sustainable practices and reducing your impact on the environment, consider selecting footwear that incorporates eco-friendly features, like the Nike Court Vision sneaker, which contains at least 20% recycled content by weight.

For more footwear inspiration to fuel your lifestyle, visit Rack Room Shoes in-store or online at www.rackroomshoes.com.

Whether it’s for fitness, selfcare, trying out a new hobby or making a difference, there’s a pair of shoes to meet your needs.

Dr. Safiya George, Dean of Nursing at FAU, Joins Boca Helping Hands Board of Directors

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has named Dr. Safiya George to its Board of Directors to support the nonprofit’s work. Dr. George’s impressive background in higher education will enable her to contribute significantly to the organization.

Dr. Safiya George earned her PhD and MSN degrees from Emory University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University in Religion and Health research. She is currently Dean and Professor at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University.

Prior to joining FAU, she served as Director of the Office of Scholarly Affairs and Assistant Dean for Research at the University of Alabama.

Dr. George’s primary research area aims to promote the health and holistic well-being of individuals with or at risk for HIV/AIDS through evidence-based psychosocial interventions focused on social determinants of health. She is nationally known in the areas of holistic health, spirituality and HIV.

Dr. George has received a number of honors and recognition for her work. She is a board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. She was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2022, as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in 2020, and as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2018. She also serves on the board of directors of the Nursing Consortium of Florida.

“I am deeply honored by the opportunity to join the Board of Directors for Boca Helping Hands,” said Dr George. “BHH plays such a key role in providing crucial basic needs to its clients within the community. I am excited to contribute my expertise to further their mission and positively impact my community.”

“We are so pleased that Dr. George is joining the board,” said Board President Gary Peters. “She is an outstanding community leader and we will benefit from her extensive experience.”

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives $1 Million Gift

Florida Atlantic University and Florida Power & Light Company, through its charitable arm the NextEra Energy Foundation, have agreed to a four-year collaboration to establish the FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies (InETech), which will be housed in the FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science. The $1 million gift was approved today by the FAU Board of Trustees.

“Florida Atlantic takes great pride in its partnerships with community and industry leaders,” said FAU President Stacy Volnick. “We truly appreciate this gift from our partners at FPL and NextEra Energy, which will support our bold vision to solve tomorrow’s challenges today and create impactful opportunities for our students and faculty.”

The primary focus of InETech will be research relating to smart technologies and products relevant to the energy sector, along with workforce development. This exciting partnership will enhance student recruitment for the College of Engineering and Computer Science and enable the brightest minds at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels to participate in state-of-the-art projects that are directly related to the current and future needs of the energy industry.

“At FPL, we hope that many of these students will become our future employees that can help drive innovation and creative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers and our communities,” said Pam Rauch, FPL vice president of

external affairs and economic development. “We have a long-standing partnership with FAU, and we are honored to work together to bring this state-of-the-art facility to life to inspire and motivate the energy leaders of tomorrow.”

Yufei Tang, Ph.D., associate professor and I-SENSE fellow in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will serve as the director of the FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies, and James VanZwieten, Jr., Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, will serve as the center’s associate director.

“We are delighted to deepen our relationship with FPL/NextEra,” said Stella Batalama, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “This generous gift will have a multiplier effect on FAU’s successes in cutting-edge research and development, and endorses FAU’s capabilities to produce technologies and a skilled workforce for the energy industry.”

In addition to funding research for the benefit of the energy sector, the gift from the NextEra Energy Foundation also allows for the creation of the FPL InETech Center Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students, which will assist in the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s ability to attract highly qualified students. The gift also makes available community outreach and K-12 activities that educate and engage younger students about the energy industry.

Diagnosed with Bullous Pemphigoid? (BP)

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The first step is to talk with a Know Rare Patient Advocate who will help you connect to a study center to discuss participation.

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Steven L. Abrams Joins LSN Partners

LSN Partners, LLC (“LSN”) proudly announces its continued expansion. Steven Abrams joins LSN as Managing Partner of the Palm Beach County practice. Abrams will also focus on the Transportation and Emergency Management practice groups.

Steven has served the public in South Florida for over 30 years at various levels, including city, county, and regional government. Abrams was elected to the Boca Raton City Council in 1989 and then held the position of City Mayor for two terms. Subsequently, he served a decade as a Palm Beach County Commissioner, including a term as County Mayor.

Steven now joins LSN after 12 years of service with the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), which operates the Tri-Rail system. He first held the position of Chairman and then Executive Director. Steven will utilize his transportation expertise to participate in LSN’s national transportation practice. He will also represent clients locally, promoting Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) and other mixed-use real estate projects.

“We searched for the right person to bring LSN into Palm Beach County and are delighted to partner with Steven Abrams. I am confident that with his government, transportation, emergency management and legal experience, Steven will

be a tremendous asset to our clients,” said Alex Heckler, LSN Managing Partner and Founder.

Abrams has also accepted a position

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Appoints Pamela Rauch to Its Board of Directors

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, a not-for-profit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues, today announced the appointment of Pamela Rauch to its Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Board of Directors.

as a Partner of LSN Law, P.A., where he will draw on his 25 years of experience as a practicing attorney in South Florida. Steven will assist clients with land use & zoning, contracts & procurement, and permitting & licensing.

A graduate of Harvard and, subsequently, George Washington University School of Law, Abrams is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and Florida Bar.

Rauch is the vice president of external affairs and economic development for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), one of the nation’s leading electric utilities. In her role, she is responsible for local government relations, community engagement, and economic and project development. Previously, Rauch served as associate general counsel for the utility.

“We are excited to welcome Pam to our Board of Directors,” said Danita R. DeHaney, President & CEO, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Pamela’s expertise, commitment, and enthusiasm will be great assets to the Board, which is comprised of an impressive group of dedicated community leaders.”

Prior to joining FPL in 1999, Rauch served as assistant and then deputy city attorney for the City of West Palm Beach, where she played a significant role in downtown redevelopment activities in the mid-1990s, including the development of City Place (now known as The Square). Before joining the city, she was in private practice with Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs and Gunster in West Palm Beach, with a concentration on local government and real estate law.

“I’m thrilled to join the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors and offer my professional experience to help further the organization’s success,” said Rauch. “The Foundation continues to have a substantial impact on closing our area’s opportunity gaps and I’m honored to have the opportunity to help move its efforts forward.”

Rauch is also a Board member of the Student Aces of Leadership (ACES), Board member of the Florida Venture Forum, member of the Advisory Council for Keiser University, member of the Venture Mentoring Team (VMT), Board member and Past Chair of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Past Chair

of Leadership Florida and a member of its Cornerstone Class XXVII, member of the Orange Bowl Committee, member of the International Women’s Forum – Palm Beach County Chapter, member of the American Heart Association’s Founder’s Circle, Past Chair of the Florida Chamber Foundation, Past Chair of Palm Beach County’s 2016 Go Red for Women campaign, and Past Chair of the Palm Beach Zoo.

Rauch graduated from Florida State University College of Law with honors and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a varsity athlete and captain of the women’s tennis team.

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Board of Directors currently includes: Julie Fisher Cummings, MSSW, Jeffrey A. Stoops, Dennis “Denny” S. Hudson III, The Honorable Sheree Davis Cunningham (Ret.), Sherry S. Barrat, Danita R. DeHaney , Anquan Boldin, Michael J. Bracci, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Susan P. Brockway, Timothy D. Burke, James “Chip” DiPaula, Jr., William E. Donnell, Earnie Ellison, Jr., Dennis P. Gallon, PhD., Tammy Jackson-Moore, Joanne (Shannon) Julien, MD, Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Marshall, Lisa M. Morgan, Esq., Elizabeth R. Neuhoff, Laurie S. Silvers, Esq., Susan S. Stautberg, and Meredith Trim.

Lynn University BFA Drama Students to present ‘42nd Street’

Feb. 17-25

By Dale King

Lynn University philanthropist Elaine J. Wold along with Bachelor of Fine Arts drama students at the school will present the popular musical production, 42nd Street, during the next two weekends in the Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. The show is being directed by Assistant Professor Danielle Jolie-Dale Hancock.

The schedule of performances is:

Friday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19, 3 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.

42nd Street is a 1980 stage musical with a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer and music by Harry Warren.

The Broadway production won the Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Choreography and it became a long-running hit. The show was also

produced in London in 1984 (winning the Olivier Award for Best Musical) and its 2001 Broadway revival won the Tony Award for Best Revival.

Based on the 1932 novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 Hollywood film adaptation, the backstage musical show follows the rehearsal process of a Broadway show being presented during the height of the Great Depression.

The musical follows smalltown native Peggy Sawyer as she lands her first chorus job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. When the leading lady breaks her ankle before opening night, Sawyer must step in and save the day.

The score is filled with Broadway standards including “You’re Getting to be a Habit with Me,” “Dames,” “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle off to Buffalo,” and the title song, “42nd Street.”

Tickets are available by calling (561) 237-9000 or emailing: tickets@lynn.edu.

Frank Zamor of the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach was a finalist in the 2023 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year. (Tracey Benson Photography)

Arts Garage, Haitian American Chamber of Commerce to host Jean Caze

Marjorie Waldo, president & CEO of Arts Garage, has announced a collaboration with the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce to bring Jean Caze, a featured soloist in Michael Bublé’s band, to the Arts Garage in Delray Beach on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.

“Music holds an important place in Haitian society and culture and is a part of everyday life in Haiti, so it is meaningful for Arts Garage to celebrate Haitian American music and the people who love it,” said Waldo.

South County pair among finalists for Boys & Girls Club ‘Youth of Year’

Alonza Lloyd, a member from the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, was recently honored as the 2023 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year. Seven finalists competed for the county title that provided a four-year university scholarship plus room and board from The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation.

A Band called Honalee will recreate the music of Peter, Paul and Mary Feb. 19 at the Black Box Center for the Performing Arts in Boca Raton.

South County pair among finalists for Boys & Girls Club ‘Youth of Year’

By Dale King

Alonza Lloyd, a member from the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, was recently honored as the 2023 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year.

Seven finalists competed for the county title that provided a four-year university scholarship plus room and board from The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation. The event was record-breaking as it raised $404,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

Among the finalists were two from South Palm Beach County, Lynnshelsie Antoine of the Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton and Frank Zamor of the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach.

Other competitors were Kelvin Rolle of the Florence De George Boys & Girls Club, Kimberly Pierre of the Marjorie S. Fisher Boys & Girls Club, Eric Wilson of the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club and Jada Lovely of the Smith & Moore Family Teen Center.

Competition for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 2023 Youth of the Year awards was held at the Hilton West Palm Beach. At the culmination of the event, each of the seven finalists gave a three-minute speech.

The finalists were selected to represent each of their clubs by a preliminary competition that included a comprehensive application, three essays, three letters of recommendation and an interview in front of a panel of judges made

up of:

Hollani Davis, news anchor with WPTV NBC-5

Ed Dunn, vice president, Supply Chain, Carrier Corporation

Geeta Loach-Jacobson, director, Outreach & Community Programming with Palm Beach County Youth Services

Ava Parker, president of Palm Beach State College

Glenda Sheffield, chief academic officer for the Palm Beach County School District

All finalists received a new laptop computer from Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, a new tablet from K12Print and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and a four-year Florida College Scholarship provided by The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation.

“It was an amazing night as these impressive youths wowed the audience with their accomplishment, poise and personal stories,” said Jaene Miranda, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

“All seven individuals perfectly exemplify the spirit of our clubs as their hard work and dedication to succeed is inspiring. We look forward to hearing about their college successes and thank the community for celebrating these bright, young future stars.”

The sponsors included:

The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation funded

the Great Futures Champion

Publix Super Markets Charities -- Presenting Sponsor

Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation -- Presenting Sponsor

K12Print -- Presenting Sponsor

Comcast -- Presenting Media Sponsor

C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation -Senior Sponsor

Office Depot and Robert I. Goldman Foundation -- Senior Sponsor

Olympia & Brooks Bishop -- Junior Sponsor

Carrier Corporation -- Junior Sponsor

Wilder & Jason Regalbuto- Junior Sponsor

Founded in 1971, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment.

The clubs provide more than a safe, fun, and constructive alternative to being home alone. They offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth.

The 20 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.

Lynnshelsie Antoine of the Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton was a finalist in the 2023 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year competition. (Tracey Benson Photography)

Frank Zamor of the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach was a finalist in the 2023 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year. (Tracey Benson Photography)

Alonza Lloyd, a member from the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, was recently named the 2023 Palm Beach County Youth of the Year. (Tracey Benson Photography)

Arts Garage, Haitian American Chamber of Commerce to host Jean Caze

By Dale King

Marjorie Waldo, president & CEO of Arts Garage, has announced a collaboration with the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce to bring Jean Caze, a featured soloist in Michael Bublé’s band, to the Arts Garage in Delray Beach on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.

“Music holds an important place in Haitian society and culture and is a part of everyday life in Haiti, so it is meaningful for Arts Garage to celebrate Haitian American music and the people who love it,” said Waldo.

Acknowledging the great value of nonprofit organizations like Arts Garage and the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce working together, the Chamber’s Vice President Djénane StFleur Gourgue added: “Business ventures are like creativity—they require courage and patience.”

Hailed by The New York Times for his “strong, and unexpectedly diverse” performance that evoked Miles Davis, Caze is known for his original blend of Haitian American music, with rhythms inspired by Rara, Konpa, Racine and American backbeats.

The lyrics tell the tales of heroic freedom fighters that shaped the fate of millions, while the show itself engages the audience by inviting them to sing, move, and even dance, as they discover the richness of Haitian culture.

Jean Caze’s latest CD, Amedé, features his blend of Haitian American musical styles and features the Queen of Haitian song, Emeline Michel, among other talented artists, many of which will be accompanying him at Arts Garage including:

David Chiverton a member of the Smoogies who has toured with Sheila E., Jon Secada and Lauryn Hill.

Dion Keith Kerr, also a member of the Smoogies and a South Florida staple of the music scene, who will add his talent by performing on electric bass.

Super producer and multi-instrumentalist Dwayne Bennet will make his debut with Jean’s group on keys.

Haitian American saxophone sensation and jazz ambassador for the U.S. Department of State, Claudens Louis, will fill-out the performance

group.

Tickets are $35-$40 per person and are available for purchase by calling the Arts Garage at 561-450-6357 or by going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.

Located at 94 NE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach’s popular Pineapple Grove, 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.

B’nai Torah Congregation to Present 2023 ‘Star Light Star Bright’ Gala

B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, is pleased to announce that it will present the 2023 ‘Star Light Star Bright’ Gala on Saturday, February 25 at 8:00pm. The event will take place at the synagogue located at 6261 SW 18th Street in Boca Raton, Florida, and will honor the congregation’s Senior Cantor Magda Fishman. Register here: https://www.btcboca. org/gala/

“Our Star Light Star Bright Gala will be a celebration to remember,” said Gala Chairs Linda and Ralph Behmoiras. “We are thrilled be honoring our exceptional Cantor Magda Fishman for her extraordinary contributions to our synagogue and the wider community. She is truly a shining star!”

Cantor Magda Fishman is a gifted and dedicated musician who devotes her life to the service of her community. With a powerful and expressive voice, she leads congre -

gants in prayer and song, inspiring them to connect with their faith and tradition. Her passion for Jewish music is palpable in every performance, and she works tirelessly to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the cantorial art form.

At the Star Light Star Bright Gala, B’nai Torah Congregation will also introduce the Inaugural Melanie Jacobson Inspirational Jewish Leadership Award. The first recipient of this prestigious new award is Nancy Goldstein, who served as the first director of B’nai Torah’s Ruth & Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center.

“B’nai Torah members have so much to be proud of,” added Rabbi David Steinhardt, Senior Rabbi at B’nai Torah Congregation. “We have great culture, music, art, adult learning and support systems. We have programming for both our children and elderly. Annually we all come together to celebrate at the annual gala. This year

we are celebrating our Cantor Magda Fishman, who brings incredible beauty and a spirit that has added so much to what we are and who we are.”

Sponsorship opportunities in the Start Light Star Bright Gala Ad

Journal 2023 are available at levels ranging from $3,600 to $15,000. For more information on sponsorship opportunities and gala tickets, please call 561-392-8566. To register, visit: https://www.btcboca. org/gala/.

Title The Fuller Center Named a Beneficiary of Brain Bowl Volunteer Committee Project

The Fuller Center has been named a $100,000 beneficiary of the Brain Bowl Volunteer Committee Project, in conjunction with the Volen Center. The announcement was made by Pam Higer-Polani on February 8 at the 9th Annual Brain Bowl Luncheon at Boca West Country Club.

The funds will finance an intergenerational program, supported by Fuller Center and the Volen Center, and will establish a community room where seniors and children will interact, play, thrive and enhance each other’s lives. The project will benefit the community by expanding the opportunity for 28 more children, ages 3-5 years, to access needed child-care at a time when affordable care is difficult to find.

Brain Bowl Events, Inc. is a volunteer-based non-profit organization whose mission is to help raise awareness, promote understanding and provide support to those living in our community and their loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, the 100 types of Dementia or a related neurocognitive disorder.

“This new program will help work-

ing families, particularly employees of the Volen Center, by offering child care at their workplace so they are free to care for the elderly who are counting on them,” said Ellyn Okrent, CEO of Fuller Center. “Equally important, this program will give the elderly suffering from loneliness and isolation a purpose and a

reason to live. Research has shown that having a purpose improves health and has a direct correlation with the extension of life.”

Ms. Okrent went on to say that intergenerational facilities save users and communities space and money while improving the health and overall outcomes

of both age groups. While these programs are widely supported, they aren’t well known and receive little funding. In fact, there are waitlists at intergenerational schools because of the benefits.

Numerous studies have linked social interaction with decreased loneliness, delayed mental decline, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of disease and death.

Seniors are given a chance to pass down knowledge and stories and children are more likely to be patient with seniors. In addition, children who have early contact with older people are less likely to view them as incompetent. The children are prone to feel more comfortable around those with disabilities and impairments of all kinds than their peers who lack such experiences. Children often live far from their biological grandparents; this gives them an easier way to have daily interactions with this age group.

For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Philanthropy Alana Lagerström at alagerstrom@ fullercenterfl.org or call (561) 391-7274, ext. 134.

City of Boynton Beach to Host a TwoDay Career Fair to Fill 80 Positions

The City of Boynton Beach will host a two-day Career Fair on Friday, March 3 (9 am – 5 pm) and Saturday, March 4 (10 am – 2 pm) at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton. Eighty positions are available in a variety of departments, including Public Works, Utilities, Finance, Development, the Police Department and more. Qualified applicants may be hired on the spot (via a conditional employment offer) upon successfully passing an interview and any related practical test given on site.

Attendees are encouraged to review open positions and apply online in advance of the Career Fair, but walk-ins will be permitted. Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers will be in attendance to assist job seekers. ADA accommodations can be requested by calling 561-742-6241 or Florida Relay 711, or by emailing ada@bbfl.us.

“For those seeking a job or considering a new career, now is the perfect time to explore the numerous opportunities available at the City of Boynton Beach,” according to Tennille DeCoste, the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management

FAU, Delray Medical Center, Insightec Team Up On Groundbreaking Study

Director. “In addition to offering career path positions that promote growth, the City offers a superb benefits package which includes a life-long pension with a five year vesting period for General employees; medical, dental and vision insurance; tuition reimbursement and much more.

If available, job seekers should bring pertinent job related documents including copies of resumes, diplomas or GED equivalent, certifications, Florida Driver’s License, and professional licenses. The Boynton Beach City Library, located at 100 E. Ocean Ave., offers free career and resume writing assistance on Tuesdays (9 am – 4 pm) for all patrons on a walk-in basis. No library card needed.

Free parking is available on the corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Seacrest Blvd. The entrance is located off of Boynton Beach Blvd. behind the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center and adjacent to the Children’s Schoolhouse Museum.

For more information, contact Human Resources at 561-742-6275 or visit boynton-beach.org/career.

PBSC Alumnus and innovator credits Palm Beach State for sparking his love for learning

Noel Guillama has been a resident of Palm Beach County since he was a child, attending elementary, middle and high school in Lake Worth, where he enrolled in Palm Beach State College. Since 1984, he has been in real estate, construction, health care and technology as a lifelong entrepreneur and serves as president/CEO of Guillama, Inc. and OXIO Health, Inc. He has been recognized as an innovator with over 20 patents issued in his name by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Since attending Palm Beach State, Guillama has chosen several career areas as a founder of C-suite executive, including real estate, construction, healthcare operations and most recently technology, finding great success in each. He says Palm Beach State helped to prepare him for challenges and gave him both resilience and adaptability. “First, the College taught me what the real world was like, and second, I discovered that I love to learn. I guess I never found high school very interesting or hard. Palm Beach Junior College showed me what I could be.”

From a Palm Beach State student to the current vice-chair of the Board with the Foundation for PBSC, Guillama demonstrates his passion for education, the community and Palm Beach State through his devotion to service. Working closely with David Rutherford, CEO of the Foundation, he has been instrumental in developing initiatives that translate into opportunities for both students and the College, always focused on impacting the Palm Beach County community through the benefits of higher education.

Today, Guillama has been a member of over a dozen community nonprofit or-

ganizations and enjoys a thriving career in health informatics. Also, he is a member of the American College of Health Care Executives, the Healthcare and Information Management Systems Society, the Medical Group Management Association and the American College of Medical Practice Executives, among others.

With Palm Beach State celebrating 90 years of educating the community, Guillama has been a significant driver in helping to elevate the College and Foundation brand. In fact, on most Sundays, you will find him strategically placed at the Foundation’s field-side tent at the National Polo Center in Wellington, hosting community and business leaders and sharing the impact that Palm Beach State has on health care, industries and areas that truly transform people’s lives.

Delray Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida to treat an Alzheimer’s disease patient using non-invasive focused ultrasound technology as part of a groundbreaking study being conducted in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University’s Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health).

In the FDA-approved clinical trial, focused ultrasound technology is used to disrupt the blood-brain barrier in participating Alzheimer’s patients. Alzheimer’s may be caused by a buildup of certain proteins in the brain. Precisely guided by magnetic-resonance imaging, ultrasound waves are directed at specific areas of the patient’s brain to create a temporary opening in the bloodbrain barrier where the protein buildup may be reduced. The Delray Medical Center patient enrolled in the clinical trial received the first of three treatments at the hospital on Feb. 15.

“Delray Medical Center is proud and excited to be a leader in this effort to determine the safety and efficacy of this potentially revolutionary treatment for Alzheimer’s patients,” said Lloyd Zucker, M.D., FAANS, a board-certified neurosurgeon and medical director of neurosurgery at Delray Medical Center. “The study will help determine whether the use of this non-invasive focused ultrasound technology can lead to cognitive improvement in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.”

An estimated 6.5 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth leading cause of death for those age 65 and above in the U.S., according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Florida has the second highest incidence of Alzheimer’s in the country, with an estimated 580,000 cases.

“By establishing the Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has placed Alzheimer’s disease as a priority health issue in Florida, which will benefit the more than 580,000 people now living with Alzheimer’s as well as their families,” said FAU President Stacy Volnick. “We are excited to collaborate with Delray Medical Center, Insightec and others on this groundbreaking technology that will create the next generation of patient care for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.”

FAU’s Gregg Fields, Ph.D., executive director of I-Health and a professor of chemistry and biochemistry in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is the program director for the project.

“Drug passage through the blood-brain barrier is perhaps one of the greatest challenges in neurology,” said Fields. “The treatment of the first patient in Florida with the non-invasive focused ultrasound technology represents a significant advancement for potential drug delivery and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. In tandem, we are also working on non-invasive, blood-based monitoring to determine if

treatments are effective.”

The clinical trial, called ExAblate BloodBrain Barrier (BBB) Disruption for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Insightec’s ExAblate Model 4000 Type 2.0 System as a tool for disrupting the blood-brain barrier in probable Alzheimer’s patients.

“Insightec is committed to working with our partners to help drive innovation,” said Maurice Ferre, M.D., chairman and CEO from Insightec. “By providing our medical technologies to hospitals and universities across the state of Florida, we are building a cross-sector network with advanced capabilities to accelerate research for potential treatment solutions for brain diseases.”

The study, part of Florida’s Brain State initiative, is being conducted at up to eight sites in the country. Patients who meet the specific study criteria receive three focused ultrasound treatments, two weeks apart, and will be followed for five years after the final procedure.

“Today marks a historic milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s as we begin trials in Florida using Insightec’s cutting-edge focused ultrasound technology,” said Jonathan Weiss, chairman of the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee and vice president of strategic innovation at Insightec. “Thanks to Gov. DeSantis’ visionary leadership, the Florida legislature’s support, and the unprecedented partnership between Florida’s academic powerhouses, health systems and private industry, we are proud to launch this pioneering research program aimed at treating and ultimately finding a cure for Alzheimer’s. This achievement signals a new era in medical research, offering hope to millions of patients and families affected by this devastating disease.”

The Insightec technology has already been shown to be effective in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary trembling of the head and hands, preventing people with the condition from performing simple tasks, such as drinking from a glass or tying shoelaces.

“I have spent a great deal of my career working and hoping for advancements in Alzheimer’s research, so I am incredibly excited for what this means for the hundreds of thousands of Floridians living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers,” said Michelle Branham, Department of Elder Affairs secretary. “Our governor has been a steadfast supporter of the Brain State program and continues to champion Alzheimer’s initiatives and increasing budget recommendations to ensure Florida remains a leader in research, support and treatment. This successful treatment is a historical and pivotal moment for our state and its commitment to a fortified structure to support Alzheimer’s and other dementias. I am very proud to be a partner in the Brain State Program.”

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No. 25 Florida Atlantic Takes Nation’s Best Record to Middle Tennessee

The Owls (12-12, 5-10 C-USA) return home this week as they host C-USA leader Middle Tennessee (20-4, 13-2 C-USA) on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a 7 p.m. tip inside Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

The Owls are 12-12 overall and 5-10 in C-USA play so far this season and are currently on a three-game skid with defeats against Charlotte (73-59), Rice (85-64), and LA Tech (68-56).

The Owls have been led the season by Aniya Hubbard, who ranks first among freshman in C-USA and eighth overall in the league in scoring with 13.8 points per game. Hubbard also leads C-USA in steals, collecting 64 this season, averaging 2.7 per contest. She is also the Owls’ leader in assists, dishing out 2.5 per contest this season. The Owls other top scorers include Joiya Maddox and Janeta Rozentale who are averaging 9.2 and 8.8 points per game this season, respectively. Rozentale leads the Owls on the glass, posting 6.0 rebounds per game and tallying 16 blocked shots in 2022-23.

As a team, the Owls rank second in Conference USA in rebounding margin (4.5) and free throw attempts per game (20.8), third in rebounds per game (39.4) and 3-point percentage defense (29.1), fourth in scoring defense (65.5), defensive rebounds per game (26.3), and steals per game (8.7), and fifth in turnovers forced per game (16.9), offensive rebounds per game (13.1), free throws made per game (14.3), and fewest fouls per game (17.6).

Middle Tennessee leads Conference USA at 20-4 overall and 13-2 in C-USA play so far this season. The Lady Raiders are currently on a two-game winning streak after having loss their first two contests in league play, earning wins over WKU (94-81) and UAB (63-42).

The Lady Raiders are paced by four double-digit scorers, led by Savannah Wheeler who is averaging a team-best 16.4 points per game. Wheeler is tied with Courtney

Blakely for the team lead in assists with 67 but has dished out a team-leading 3.2 assists per game. Kseniya Malashka is MT’s second leading scorer, averaging 15.0 points per game, while Jalynn Gregory and Courtney Whitson round out the Lady Raiders double-figure scorers, with 12.7 and 10.0 points per game this season. Whitson leads MT on the boards, collecting 8.0 rebounds per game, Gregory leads the team in steals, averaging 1.8 per game, and Malashka has collected a team-best 45 blocks, averaging 1.9 per game this season.

MT leads Conference USA in 11 categories, including assist/turnover ratio (1.14), blocks per game (4.3), field goal percentage defense (.360), free throw attempts per game (21.1), free throws made per game (16.5), scoring defense (55.5), scoring margin (17.6), scoring offense (73.1), turnover margin (6.46), turnovers per game (11.5), and winning percentage (.833), second in free throw percentage (.781) and 3-point attempts per game (25.1), third in defensive rebounds per game (26.5), steals per game (9.1), 3-pointers per game (7.8), and turnovers forced per game (18.0), and fifth in assists per game (13.1).

FAU trails the all-time series against Middle Tennessee, 1-29. In Boca Raton, the Owls are 1-13 all-time against the Lady Raiders. The Owls have fallen short in the last 23 contests against the Lady Raiders, earning their sole win over Middle Tennessee, 73-70 on Feb. 21, 2009, in Boca Raton. The two teams met earlier this season with the Owls holding Middle Tennessee to their lowest offensive output of the season to that point, falling 63-48.

The Owls will have an extended break as Middle Tennessee is their only contest this week, and preparing to hit the road again for the Lone Star State as they head to San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, Feb. 23 to take on the UTSA Roadrunners for an 8 p.m. ET tip inside the Convocation Center.

The Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team has re-entered the Top 25. The Owls, after another 2-0 week, jumped into the No. 25 spot in the AP Poll after spending one week as a team receiving votes. FAU, who is the owner of the best record in the nation at 24-2, stands two games ahead on North Texas for the top spot in the C-USA standings with five games remaining with a 14-1 C-USA record. Next up on the docket for FAU is a trip to Middle Tennessee on Feb. 16. The game can be watched on CBS Sports Network and listened to on Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida.

In the first meeting this season between the Blue Raiders and Owls, FAU ran away with an 85-67 victory, highlighted by a 53.4% team shooting percentage from the floor

The Owls had to earn their two victories last week, with a 90-81 win over Rice and a 90-85 overtime victory over LA Tech

Alijah Martin led the way in both games for FAU and was named C-USA Player of the Week for the second time this season. Martin was locked in, averaging 21 points per game on a red-hot 68.7% (11-of-16) shooting from the field and 72.7% (8-of-11) from 3-point territory

He also added an average of 5.5

rebounds per game. Martin came up big in the Owls’ 90-85 overtime win over Louisiana Tech, scoring a season-high 26 points on an efficient 7-of-10 shooting from the floor and 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range. His six 3-pointers are the most in a single game by an Owl this season

The Owls scored exactly 90 points in each of their wins last week, which ties the second-most in a single game this season, trailing only their 101-point effort against Eastern Michigan on Dec. 4

Owl big man Vladislav Goldin has been on a tear lately, with four consecutive games finishing in double figures. Over that span, Goldin is averaging 16 points per game on a ridiculous 24-of-35 (68.5%) shooting from the floor. On the season, Goldin is shooting 64.3% from the field, and that clip is good for second in Conference USA

The Owls are among the nation’s top teams in several statistical categories, including the top ranking in bench points per game (37.5 ppg.), the No. 12 ranking in scoring margin (+12.5 ppg.), No. 16 in defensive rebounds per game (27.9), No. 16 in 3-pointers per game (9.7), No. 20 in rebounding margin (+6.1 rpg.), No. 32 in effective field goal percentage (.547). and No. 43 in field goal percentage defense (.409)

PBA Men’s Basketball Turns in Dominant Win over Lynn

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s basketball team hosted Lynn in the battle of Palm Beach County on Wednesday night.

The Sailfish (13-11, 9-9 SSC) looked to avenge the loss suffered at Lynn (4-19, 2-16 SSC) earlier this season in Boca. PBA came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, jumping out to a 48-26 lead at halftime. The Sailfish cruised in the second half, leading to a dominant 80-56 win.

The duo of Jalen Cooper and Will Lee took care of business for the ‘Fish on the offensive end. Cooper led the charge with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Lee finished with 21 points, seven assists, and two rebounds.

Trent McNair scored 13 points with five rebounds and five assists. Aleksa Rakic totaled 10 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks.

Bryce Laskey returned to the Sailfish rotation, scoring seven points off the bench.

The Sailfish started the game by ramping up the defensive intensity. After a made 3-pointer early by McNair, the ‘Fish jumped right into a full-court press on defense. PBA was aggressive on the defensive end, successfully double-teaming Lynn’s leading scorer Nordin Kapic in the post.

Stout defense from PBA led to some easy buckets on the offensive end. The Sailfish erupted for a 27-7 run that left the Fighting Knights reeling, putting PBA ahead 37-14 at the 6:29 mark in the first half.

Cooper and McNair reached double-digit scoring in the first period, and the ‘Fish shot 56 percent from the fi eld as a team. The PBA defense forced eight Lynn turnovers and held the visitors to 35 percent shooting in the opening half.

Lynn made a small run to open the second half, holding PBA scoreless through the first five minutes of the period. A 3-pointer from Lee snapped the hosts out of the offensive funk, and the ‘Fish were rolling again.

PBA led by as many as 27 points at several points in the second half. The Sailfish kept up the defensive pressure, holding Lynn to 24 percent from the field in the second half. Lynn finished the game with a 28 percent field goal percentage. The ‘Fish earned their most dominant conference win of the season, 80-56.

PBA had an effi cient night from the fl oor, shooting 45 percent from the fi eld and 40 percent from 3-point range on 22 attempts. The Sailfish won the battle of the boards, 50-41, leading to a six-point advantage in second-chance points. The hosts did a ton of damage down low, scoring 46 points in the paint compared to 26 for Lynn.

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