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A staple in the West Boca Raton area will be closing its doors soon. Earlier today it was announced that Shadowood 16 cinemas in West Boca Raton will be closing as part of the Regal Cinemas Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Shadowood 16 has been a popular location in the community since it first opened in 1987 in the shopping plaza on the northeast corner of Glades and 441. The theater was known as a place for students to go to on the weekend, as well as families during the week.

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Palm Beach Dramaworks announces 2023-24 Season Which Opens October 13

Auditions for 19th Annual “Future Stars” Youth Performing Arts Competition set for February 4

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• U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Lynn University among the best in the country in its annual “2023 Best Online Programs” rankings.

• The political, societal, and familial issues that currently dominate our national conversation will be at the heart and center of Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2023-24 season. Producing Artistic Director William Hayes announced today that PBD’s twenty-fourth season will feature Arthur Miller’s seminal Death of a Salesman, Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy, and the world premieres of two commissioned works, Jenny Connell Davis’ The Messenger and Christopher Demos-Brown’s The Cancellation of Lauren Fein.

• A staple in the West Boca Raton area will be closing its doors soon. Earlier today it was announced that Shadowood 16 cinemas in West Boca Raton will be closing as part of the Regal Cinemas Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Shadowood 16 has been a popular location in the community since it first opened in 1987 in the shopping plaza on the northeast corner of Glades and 441. The theater was known as a place for students to go to on the weekend, as well as families during the week. Regal, the nation’s second-largest movie theater chain announced it is closing 39 more locations throughout the country, including two in South Florida.

• Featured on this year’s list was the university’s online bachelor’s program, which was ranked No. 139. Rankings were evaluated based on student engagement, services and technologies available, faculty credentials and training, as well as expert opinion on the quality of the program.

• Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation, according to the latest report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks No. 1, with buyers paying 62.29 percent more than they should, based on the sales history in that market. The other Florida markets in the top 10 are: No. 2 Deltona (a 55.51 percent premium); No. 4. Palm Bay-Melbourne (54.55 percent); No. 6 Tampa (53.54 percent); No. 7 Lakeland (51.99 percent); and No. 10 North Port-Bradenton (48.41).

• Florida Atlantic University’s online master’s in education program is ranked No. 52 in the nation for 2023 by U.S. News &

World Report, rising from No. 80 in 2022. In addition, FAU’s online MBA programs for veterans are ranked No. 58 in the nation this year, remaining steady with last year’s rankings. FAU’s online master’s in nursing administration program specialty ranked No. 17 this year.

• The Rotary Club of Boca Raton, with the City of Boca Raton and the Festival of the Arts BOCA, will present the 19th Annual “Future Stars Performing Arts Competition” at 7 p.m. Tuesday March 7, 2023, in Mizner Park Amphitheater, downtown Boca Raton.

• The Junior League of Boca Raton Learning Libraries Committee is asking for the community’s help in providing new books for kids in grades Kindergarten through 5th. All books will be donated to Title 1 Schools in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Businesses and families can host a book drive to get more books into the hands of children in the community during the month of February, and Learning Libraries will provide a branded box for businesses to set up at their location.

• The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) which has served the Delray Beach and southern Palm Beach County communities since 1969, has appointed Adamma DuCille as its CEO. Former CEO Stephanie Seibel has moved to a new role as CEO of the organization’s Foundation and the two will work in tandem to grow the organization and its impact in the community.

• Palm Beach State College will receive $1 million in federal funding to train faculty and students in artificial intelligence and to buy high-tech equipment for them to get ahead on rapidly growing technology that will transform industries. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel announced the funding Jan. 17 at the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence on the Lake Worth campus. She secured the funds, along with money for 14 other projects in her district, through the Community Project Funding process for the fiscal year 2023 budget. In addition to providing training for faculty and students through its partnership with the University of Florida, PBSC will be adding augmented reality, virtual reality and powerful virtual desktop equipment for its classrooms.

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Palm Beach Dramaworks announces 2023-24 Season Which Opens October 13

The political, societal, and familial issues that currently dominate our national conversation will be at the heart and center of Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2023-24 season. Producing Artistic Director William Hayes announced today that PBD’s twenty-fourth season will feature Arthur Miller’s seminal Death of a Salesman, Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy, and the world premieres of two commissioned works, Jenny Connell Davis’ The Messenger and Christopher Demos-Brown’s The Cancellation of Lauren Fein.

“When I plan a season, my overall goal is to identify five diverse, quality plays that will entertain and challenge our audiences,” said Hayes. “It was only after putting together the upcoming season that I realized that all five plays, to a greater or lesser degree, really speak to this fraught time we’re living in. Each of these plays is provocative and illuminating, most are laced with humor, but they couldn’t

be more different in approach, in scope, and in sensibility. I’m particularly excited to be offering our patrons two world premieres, written by playwrights who are passionate about the stories they’re telling.”

The season opens on October 13 with Lobby Hero, originally scheduled for the truncated 2019-2020 season, a seriocomic exploration of ethics and moral relativism. Up next, beginning December 8, is the world premiere of The Messenger, inspired by the life of Holocaust survivor Georgia Gabor. That’s followed, on February 2, by the world premiere of The Cancellation of Lauren Fein, which, as the title suggests, examines the minefield of cancel culture. The fourth production, opening on March 29, is the shattering Death of a Salesman, the story of Willy Loman’s reckless pursuit of a misguided American Dream. The season concludes with Crumbs from the Table of Joy, a heartfelt memory play that opens on May 24.

Shadowood 16 in West Boca Raton Set To Close

Lynn University recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Best Online Programs

A staple in the West Boca Raton area will be closing its doors soon.

Earlier today it was announced that Shadowood 16 cinemas in West Boca Raton will be closing as part of the Regal Cinemas Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Shadowood 16 has been a popular location in the community since it first opened in 1987 in the shopping plaza on the northeast corner of Glades and 441. The theater was known as a place for students to go to on the weekend, as well as families during the week.

Regal, the nation’s second-largest movie theater chain announced it is closing 39 more locations throughout the country, including two in South

Florida.

According to the filing earlier this week, Regal’s parent company Cineworld said it is planning to reject leases for 39 theaters beginning Feb. 15, which includes the lease of Shadowood 16.

The only other Regal Cinemas theater in Florida on the chopping block is the South Beach location in Miami Beach.

Regal Cinemas shuttered 12 locations last year, although none in Florida.

Located between the Best Buy and Old Navy, Shadowood 16 is one of the last remaining anchor tenants in the plaza.

FAU Study Shows Florida Dominates List of Nation’s Most Overvalued Housing Markets

Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation, according to the latest report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks No. 1, with buyers paying 62.29 percent more than they should, based on the sales history in that market. The other Florida markets in the top 10 are: No. 2 Deltona (a 55.51 percent premium); No. 4. Palm Bay-Melbourne (54.55 percent); No. 6 Tampa (53.54 percent); No. 7 Lakeland (51.99 percent); and No. 10 North Port-Bradenton (48.41).

The only other metros in the top 10 are: No. 3 Atlanta (54.88 percent); No. 5 Charlotte (54.04 percent); No. 8 Boise, Idaho (50.83 percent); and No. 9 Las Vegas (48.71 percent).

The researchers rank the 100 largest metro areas using publicly available data from online real estate portal Zillow or other providers. The data, which extends from January 1996 through the end of last month, includes single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops.

The first ranking, in August 2021, had no Florida metros listed in the top 10.

“It used to be that you didn’t need a big salary to afford a home in the Sunshine State, but those days are over because this

has become a market mostly for move-up buyers and empty nesters,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., a real estate economist in FAU’s College of Business. “Florida’s relatively low incomes should make housing affordability a key issue for a long time.”

Prospective buyers in Florida hoping the market cools off are unlikely to see prices plummet as they did from 2006 to 2012, said Eli Beracha, Ph.D.,of FIU’s Hollo School of Real Estate.

“We don’t expect home prices to fall sharply because our high rents serve to support current prices,” Beracha said. “Florida is a very difficult market to break into now unless you have a professional wage or the proceeds from a home sale in another state.”

Markets with increasing population and severe shortages of homes for sale will see fewer negative impacts on prices, while other areas with stagnant or declining populations and more homes on the market could face significant price declines, the researchers said.

The researchers’ ranking doesn’t consider how expensive a market traditionally is. High-cost areas such as New York and San Francisco are among the least overvalued because homes in those metros are selling relatively close to where they should be, based on historical trends.

U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Lynn University among the best in the country in its annual “2023 Best Online Programs” rankings.

Featured on this year’s list was the university’s online bachelor’s program, which was ranked No. 139. Rankings were evaluated based on student engagement, services and technologies available, faculty credentials and training, as well as expert opinion on the quality of the program.

Lynn was also included in pooled rankings for its Master of Education and MBA programs.

U.S. News’ “2023 Best Online Programs” ranks programs with predominately internet-based coursework. However, a school with in-person testing, support services and orientations may also be considered. This year’s edition evaluates more than 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The Best Online Programs include rankings of bachelor’s programs as well as the following master’s-level disciplines: MBA, business (non-MBA), computer information technology (including computer science), criminal justice/criminology, education, engineering and nursing.

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In human interactions, one of the barriers to effective communication is what experts classify as error of assumption. People prematurely interpret certain words heard or read as something totally different from what was intended. This also applies to gadets people use or refrain from using!

Two persons may hear the same words from another at the same time, may observe together the same happening and, yet, come with totally different conclusions. One understood correctly, while the other allowed his own personal opinion to determine what was really done or said!

Quite often, people look at cer-

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tain patterns in the actions of others they are close to, and just assume that it will always be so. This occurs within a household, in work environments, with neighbors, and in other settings where there is an opportunity to notice some repetitive activities.

Yet, what is repetitive in some situations is not an indication of that being the only way that things can or shall be done at all times. That’s why verbal communication is necessary to clarify actions, to ascertain the nature of procedures in doing anything, since persons can approach things differently when they so choose, even if previously they might have followed a dif-

If you don’t count the greeting cards, ice scrapers or newspapers I sold as a child, my first business startup was a car rental agency. After I liquidated that business, I made a commitment to myself never to launch another startup. This was when I began to learn that if you want to give God a good laugh, tell Him your plans – His plans are very different from yours. Because from that time, I have been part of at least seven startups!

Since those who track marketplace trends report well over one million businesses have been started since the COVID pandemic started, a “Monday Manna” looking at what the Bible teaches about “Starting a Business God’s Way” seems appropriate.

The first principle to remember in starting a new business is: follow God’s call and leading rather than your own plan. Then proceed accordingly. As

ferent route.

In this age of modern technology, and the availability of so many devices, and multiple social media programs, some people who have embraced all kinds of such gadgets and corresponding means of communication, erroneously expect that to be so with all their friends. Several people today do everything with their cellular phones, having even abandoned the use of a desk computer. They imagine that friends with whom they communicated by computer before, have also transitioned into the cell phone only. But it’s not always so!

Several people today do everything

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with their cellular phones, having even abandoned the use of a desk computer. They imagine that friends with whom they communicated by computer before, have also transitioned into the cell phone only. But it’s not always so!

It is wise that all your friends and relatives are aware of your limitations and of your chosen mode of operation, so that your communications can continue without being obstructed by the variations of the current technological revolution! Without talking and asking and telling, effective communication may be impossible; no one is equipped to guess what others prefer doing or not doing!

Starting A Business God’s Way (Part 1)

Proverbs 19:21 teaches, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

When I was 25 years old, I left the public accounting world and struggled to determine what I wanted to do next. I read about a new concept called Renta-Wreck. It sounded like a groundbreaking idea, so I started my own used car rental agency. It never occurred to me to seek God’s leading, asking if He thought this was a good idea.

Looking back, my only real objective was to make lots of money. I had no knowledge or passion for renting cars, and no legitimate answer for the question – the second principle – “Why should this business exist?” Proverbs 20:5 teaches, “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” If you’re considering launching a business, con-

sider, “Why should this business exist?”

If your only answer is to make money, seek to find a better purpose for your career.

After my son was diagnosed with autism, a group of parents and I decided to start a school for children with special needs. Some professionals advised that we could establish a school for children with learning disabilities or autism, but could not serve both.

As parents, we balked at accepting that conclusion. It took several months, but eventually we concluded the professionals were right, that we could not effectively do both. We discovered the third principle like the one stated on sites such as Konica Minolta, when starting a business, determine who you will serve. So, we developed a school for learning disabilities, even though several of our children would never be able

to attend. That school has since helped over 1,000 children.

Matthew 6:24 teaches, “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other.” Your business needs to have a focused audience. Lack of a clearly considered business focus can result in going in too many different directions, failing to properly serve any of your intended customers.

We will cover three additional biblically based principles for starting a business next week.

Copyright 2022, Unconventional Business Network. Adapted with permission from “UBN Integrity Moments,” a commentary on faith at work issues. UBN is a faith at work ministry serving the international small business community.

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Ever Wonder How You Got To Where You Are?

Have you ever stopped to reflect on the seemingly random events that have contributed to where you are professionally to this point? Whether we’re just getting started in a career, midway through it, or nearing the end of our vocational life, many factors have influenced how we arrived at the present moment.

Personally, when I started college, even though I enjoyed writing I had never considered it as a career option. However, when the instructor for my first English class encouraged me by pointing out my writing potential, I thought there might be a future in it for me. That realization, however, prompted me to transfer to a different university that offered a respected curriculum for aspiring journalists.

There I had a couple of professors who influenced me positive, encouraging me to choose journalism as my career. One time, after several unsuccessful tries, I was able to interview a prominent leader on the university staff. Why did he finally decide to agree for me to interview him? He taught me a principle I never forgot – and have often used since then: “Persistence neutralizes resistance.”

My first job on a newspaper was as the editor of a small community publication. That meant I was not only editor but also the local government reporter, sports reporter, columnist, editorial writer, and photographer. Had I gotten a job at a larger paper, I likely would have been assigned to a specialized role, such as a copy editor, or a reporter on the police or city hall “beats,” or even an obituary writer. I would not have received the well-rounded background that I received at a smaller, less prestigious newspaper.

At each of my stops during my 10-year newspaper career, I worked with astute, seasoned veterans of the industry who taught me much. This “treasure trove” of training

and experience served as preparation for my 20 years on staff with CBMC-USA and CBMC International as editor and publications director, and for the work I have done over the years that followed.

There is a joke about someone asking a local resident for directions to another destination. The native looks at him and says, “You can’t get there from here.” In a very real sense, my career reflects that. I could not have reached each new stage of my career without first going somewhere else, often to a job I would not have considered had circumstances not pointed me in that direction.

Which leads to my conclusion: Whether we realize it at the time or not, God ordains for His children each step they take in life, professionally and personally, out of His great wisdom and special plan and purpose for us. Here are a couple of principles I have learned along the way:

Confident, even though we do not know the way. Admittedly, I often questioned why I was offered this job and not that job, why opportunities I felt fully qualified for were not presented to me. After I entrusted my life to Jesus Christ by faith, I discovered the Lord had a much better understanding of what was best for me than I did. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Clinging to faith in the face of future uncertainty. If it had been up to me, my life and career would have been much different from how they unfolded. Thankfully, God knew exactly how He had designed me and how I could best serve Him. “’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).

FAU Online Programs Move Up in “U.S. News & World Report” Rankings

Florida Atlantic University’s online master’s in education program is ranked No. 52 in the nation for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 80 in 2022. In addition, FAU’s online MBA programs for veterans are ranked No. 58 in the nation this year, remaining steady with last year’s rankings. FAU’s online master’s in nursing administration program specialty ranked No. 17 this year.

“Congratulations to our colleges of Business and Education, and to the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, for this well-deserved accolade,” said FAU President Stacy Volnick. “We strive to deliver modern and diverse methods of high-quality instruction to meet our students’ needs, and these world-class programs are helping to ensure their scholastic and career success.”

FAU has offered online bachelor’s degree programs since 2011. Fully online undergraduate programs are offered in FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and

Auditions for 19th Annual “Future Stars” Youth Performing Arts

Competition set for February 4

Letters, College of Business, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.

Now in its 12th year, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” list is a resource for students and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective students can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled students.

The 2023 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on several factors, including engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert opinion and services and technologies provided. Only degree-granting programs that are offered predominantly online by regionally accredited institutions were considered.

The Rotary Club of Boca Raton, with the City of Boca Raton and the Festival of the Arts BOCA, will present the 19th Annual “Future Stars Performing Arts Competition” at 7 p.m. Tuesday March 7, 2023, in Mizner Park Amphitheater, downtown Boca Raton.

The live audition for this year’s show is Saturday, February 4th beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Pine Crest School’s Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton. The show also accepts pre-recorded audition submissions. The application to audition and the show rules are available at https:// rotaryclubbocaraton.com/ wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ Future-Stars-2023-Audition-Application.pdf

The audition application deadline is Jan. 27, 2023. At the audition, performers will vie to become finalists in one of the show’s five competition categories: high school and middle school dance solo, high school and middle school vocal solo, and dance group performance. The audition judges will select the 28 finalists who will take the Mizner Park Amphitheater stage on March 7. The Future Stars show is professionally staged, with rock star quality sound and lighting. The Amphitheater is fully tented for this event. Future

Stars is a true community event, with all but the front seats free to the public. Tickets at https://festivalboca.org/events-calendar/future-stars-competition/

Performers in the Future Stars competition represent schools and performance educators from all over South Florida. Middle school and high school students who live in any of the coastal counties from Monroe County to Brevard County are eligible to audition.

The mission of Rotary’s Future Stars Performing Arts Competition is to give South Florida’s talented high school and middle school performers a professional quality production worthy of their amazing talent. Many Future Stars alumni have gone on to college-level study at prestigious music and dance programs and to professional careers in the performing arts. The Rotary Club of Boca Raton annually awards a need-based performing arts scholarship, and has over the years helped many Future Stars participants with scholarship assistance so they could follow their dream of a career in the performing arts.

For information about the Future Stars audition and show, including Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Rotarian Julie Vianale at bocarotaryfuturestars@gmail. com, or by phone at 561-945-5548.

5 Personalized Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day

Are you ready to celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13? Originating from a 2010 episode of the popular TV show, “Parks and Recreation,” Galentine’s Day celebrates some of the most important relationships in our lives: our girlfriends. Over a decade later, the now-official holiday has skyrocketed in popularity. Here are tips on celebrating your gal pals with personalized touches.

1. Batch of Baked Goods. Food is the way to most anyone’s heart, especially when its homemade. Test a new recipe of your gal pal’s favorite dessert; or decorate cakes, cookies or cupcakes with icing in her favorite colors. No matter what you make, the extra effort will show just how much you care.

2. Creative Customized Cards. Everyone knows that gals love a sappy, pull-on-yourheartstrings letter or card. And you can up your card-sending game with a more personalized approach that resonates with the recipient. With the continued evolution of digital greetings, SmashUps and Creatacard from American Greetings have made it easier than ever to create a card just as special and unique as your individual friendships. Specific friendship-themed ecards include creative options like talking animals or tacos, messages from celebrities, animat-

ed folded digital greetings celebrating your “girl gang” and more! They’re sure to entertain, surprise and delight your friends. SmashUps are smile-inducing, shareable videos that can be highly personalized in a variety of ways, including adding their name or a message into the audio and graphics. With Creatacard, users can replicate the best parts of the offline card-sending experience without the hassle of printing, addressing and postage. In a few easy steps, you can create, personalize and sign your favorite digital cards, then send them to your girlfriends in their preferred way of receiving messag-

Are You in a Weight Loss Plateau?

So, you took the leap and signed up for a weight loss program. But once you got started, it was a whole different story. While you may feel like you’re doing everything to a T, the scale is stuck and you can’t figure out why. Plateaus are a normal part of any weight loss journey, but there are many reasons for them. Check out these six reasons why the scale may be stuck:

1. Overeating. Weight loss is dependent on “calories in” being lower than “calories out.” Eating too much for your current activity level and weight could be a reason why the scale is stuck. “Meal delivery programs can help eliminate any guesswork,” says nutrition expert Chris Mohr, PhD, RD. “Plans like Nutrisystem are perfectly portioned to provide the right balance of nutrients at every meal. The program boasts SmartAdapt science, which provides personalized plans that adapt to your unique metabolism and weight loss goals and help minimize plateaus.”

2. Not Keeping Track. Overeating, skipping meals and portion control can all be eased if you get more diligent with food tracking.

Take it from the experts: According to research published in the journal “Obesity,” self-monitoring your diet is the number one predictor of weight loss success, and it takes less than 15 minutes each day.

Try tracking your diet at least 80% of

the time or at least five to six days of the week. Be sure to include all eating occasions (even nibbling), portion sizes and ingredients. This way, when the scale is stuck, you can evaluate where you may be overdoing it. The NuMi app by Nutrisystem is a useful tool to keep your meal plan organized.

3. Skimping on Protein and Fiber. Try maximizing protein and fiber in your diet. “Protein helps preserve lean muscle mass while losing weight to help maintain metabolic rate. Also, protein and fiber keep you feeling full longer. What’s more, protein is more thermogenic than carbohydrates and fats -- meaning you’ll burn more calories di-

es, such as email, text, through a messaging app or social post. Or, print your card from home if the moment calls for that. For that little extra something special, you can even add a gift card.

3. BYOB – Build Your Own Brunch. Brunch is all about spending time together, catching up on life, laughing until your stomach hurts…and of course the plentiful food and drinks. Hosting your Galentine’s Day brunch at home can make for a more cost-effective and customized experience— no reservations required! Make it interesting (and easier for the host) by asking each gal

to bring her favorite brunch dish or drink to share, or by prepping and cooking dishes together, all while toasting with a festive mimosa, Bloody Mary or unique mocktail.

4. Mixology with a Twist. If your group of gals is more of an evening crowd, request that each friend brings her own batch of cocktails or mocktails and a snack that follow a given theme. Whether it’s an era (Roaring 20s), a hit movie, a popular show, or one that draws from personal experience, like the “represent your ex” trend on TikTok, the more festive the theme, the more fun the party. You can even tie it all together with an activity, like spa treatments or game night, or dress the part as well.

5. Get Posh with Polaroids. Whatever you choose for you Galentine’s get-together, be sure to capture the moment. And while we love selfies and Insta pics, Polaroids can make cute and creative keepsakes. Whether you’re at home or out on the town, the charming aesthetic and instant gratification of seeing your photo masterpiece is bound to make everyone smile.

While Galentine’s Day started with fictional characters eating waffles at brunch, there are so many personal, intimate ways to celebrate the very real friendships in your life and create long-lasting memories.

6 Reasons Why the Scale is Stuck

lar sleep schedule. Limit caffeine and screentime in the hours before bed. The light emitted by screens on electronic devices reduce your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep and wake cycle, according to Harvard Health. You can also try a before bed exercise routine.

Did you know that chronic stress can halt weight loss? Address your stress with self-care. Try meditation, daily exercise and breathing techniques. You should also seek out a support system and engage in your community. Feeling overly stressed? Be sure to speak with your doctor.

gesting and absorbing high-protein foods. Fiber isn’t fully digested, so the calorie contribution from fiber is less than other carb sources,” adds Mohr.

4. Increasing Muscle. If you’ve been hitting the gym and putting on muscle, you might also experience a stall on the scale. Find other measures of success in the meantime. For example, your jeans may be fitting better or you may have more energy. These non-scale victories are just as valuable as a number on the scale.

5. Other Lifestyle Factors. Lack of sleep can disrupt weight loss. The National Sleep Foundation recommends sticking to a regu-

6. Illness or Injury. A recent illness or injury can cause increased inflammation that results in water retention. Additionally, injury or illness can decrease daily activity and overall calories burned. Some medications may also stall weight loss. Keep in mind that your overall health should always take precedence over the number on the scale. Consult your doctor. It may mean modifying your weight loss program temporarily. This setback is not the end of your journey though. Once you’ve recovered, you should be able to start where you left off, pending your doctor’s approval.

“Ultimately, your goals should be realistic. Don’t expect the pounds to fall off instantly. Have patience and give yourself some grace. If you’re doing the work, that’s all that matters,” says Mohr.

Achievement Centers for Children & Families Names Adamma

DuCille as CEO

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) which has served the Delray Beach and southern Palm Beach County communities since 1969, has appointed Adamma DuCille as its CEO. Former CEO Stephanie Seibel has moved to a new role as CEO of the organization’s Foundation and the two will work in tandem to grow the organization and its impact in the community.

Ms. DuCille joins ACCF from the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, where she was the Director of Equity and Organizational Development. She also has held senior leadership positions with the Dan Marino Foundation and the YMCA of South Florida. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in programming, organizational development, leadership development, and asset-based community engagement and has an extensive network spanning the tri-county area and beyond.

Ms. DuCille’s many achievements include serving as the Executive Director of the YMCA of South Florida’s L.A. Lee Family Center, the chair of the Southern Policy and Practice Network’s Florida Chapter, a founding member of the Broward Partners for Racial Equity, the Broward CEOs for Racial Equity, and the Broward Education Research Alliance. Her areas of expertise include Out of School Time Programming, programs and services for youth and adults with special needs, strategic planning, organizational development and infrastructure building,

capacity building, training, leadership development, fundraising, and the development of community-driven racial equity and social justice initiatives.

Her community and board involvement include serving as ViceChair of Young at Arts Board of Directors, an inaugural member of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Equity Task Force, as well as a committee member of several groups, including the Funders Forum, Broward Bridge 2 Life, the Southern Education Foundation, The Prosperity Partnership of Broward, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, the Community Reinvestment Alliance of South Florida (CRASF), and the Florida College Access Network.

Adamma is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and resides in Broward County with her partner Donald and their seven-year-old daughter Katia.

“Adamma and I will work collaboratively to develop and expand our programs,” said Ms. Seibel. “Through my new role, I will continue to lead the organization by spearheading long-term funding objectives, impact efforts, and growth initiatives. This will allow me to translate my depth of knowledge, history in the community, and network of relationships into new opportunities for Achievement Centers and the families we serve.”

Achievement Centers for Children & Families is located at 555 NW Fourth St., Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 2764561 or visit achievementcentersfl.org.

Junior League of Boca Raton’s Learning Libraries Asks Community to Participate in Book Drive

The Junior League of Boca Raton Learning Libraries Committee is asking for the community’s help in providing new books for kids in grades Kindergarten through 5th. All books will be donated to Title 1 Schools in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

Businesses and families can host a book drive to get more books into the hands of children in the community during the month of February, and Learning Libraries will provide a branded box for businesses to set up at their location.

To participate, contact Ami Zak at amizak@uniquegiftsandpremiums.com or Valentina Moretti at valmoretti@gmail.com.

The Learning Libraries Committee aims to create a culture of reading that helps improve children’s literacy development. The objective is to inspire children to become avid readers by providing books to Title 1 schools through local book drives, utilizing the Junior League of Boca Raton’s voluntarism network and working with key community partners.

“Studies show that reading makes a big impact on the academic success of kids, which is why the Junior League selected Learning Libraries as one of our signature projects,” said Jamie Sauer, president of the Junior League of Boca Raton. “Learning Libraries fits with our mission.”

Reading is linked to improved literacy

rates, language development and school performance, along with increased emotional intelligence and decreased stress in adulthood. Research shows that 1 in 4 children grow up without learning how to read (WriteExpress Corporation).

Since its start in Fall 2021, Learning Libraries has collected over 3000 books. At the start of the 2022 school year, the committee donated over 350 books to two deserving Kindergarten teachers at Plumosa School of the Arts and Whispering Pines Elementary School. 286 additional books have been donated to Plumosa School of the Arts Main Library.

PBSC receives $1 million for artificial intelligence and virtual reality training

Palm Beach State College will receive $1 million in federal funding to train faculty and students in artificial intelligence and to buy high-tech equipment for them to get ahead on rapidly growing technology that will transform industries.

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel announced the funding Jan. 17 at the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence on the Lake Worth campus. She secured the funds, along with money for 14 other projects in her district, through the Community Project Funding process for the fi scal year 2023 budget. In addition to providing training for faculty and students through its partnership with the University of Florida, PBSC will be adding augmented reality, virtual reality and powerful virtual desktop equipment for its classrooms.

Bianca Delafuente, Surgical Services program student, demonstrates virtual reality equipment. Click the image to view more photos. Photos credit: Carol McDonald

Students in PBSC’s Surgical Services program demonstrated how virtual reality headsets allow them to learn in a simulated operating room, where they can practice identifying surgical instruments and passing them to a physician.

“This is going to help prepare our students and give them new tools to prosper in a new economy,’’ Frankel said, standing alongside PBSC students and leaders.

PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D., thanked Frankel for her continuous support of the College. “I’m happy that you realize that PBSC is such a big part of the infrastructure of our county —that we produce the people that go into the jobs that make our county work. When you support us like you do it gives us unlimited opportunities to make a difference in all communities in Palm Beach County.”

Parker noted that while businesses have said about 40 percent of their work is shifting to artificial intelligence, their ability to find workers who understand that technology is limited.

Surgical Services student Valendy Cadet demonstrates an augmented reality technology.

“We have to put our students at the forefront of this so that they are prepared to meet the workforce demand of our community and also of our country,’’ Parker said. “We’re not only raising the IT IQ of

our students, we’re also raising the AI IQ as we partner with the University of Florida. Today, we are witnessing the power of partnerships. We can join our faculty together and have an opportunity to exchange information and really expand artificial intelligence programming within our community.”

Through the partnership with UF, faculty from the flagship university, a leader in AI development and research, will train a group of up to 25 PBSC faculty. They in turn will teach the concepts to their students, develop an AI module for an existing course in their discipline and train the next group of PBSC faculty. The partnership comes as UF is planning to open a campus in West Palm Beach for graduate programs.

“At the University of Florida, we have been all-in on artifi cial intelligence for a couple of years now,’’ said David Reed, Ph.D., associate provost for strategic initiatives and the inaugural director of the

AI2 Center at UF.

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel announces funding with Roger Yohe, Ph.D., vice president of academic innovation and strategy, David Reed, Ph.D., associate provost for strategic initiatives and the inaugural director of the AI2 Center at UF, and Ken Libutti, chief information officer, student Bianca Delafuente, and President Ava L. Parker, J.D.

He cited a National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence report that indicates that the U.S. lags behind the curve on training students in artificial intelligence. He said if the U.S. wants to catch up with other nations it needs to hurry.

“Artifi cial intelligence is really going to revolutionize business and industry in all sectors, and that’s why we say from the arts to zoology,’’ Reed added. “It is for every student. Every student can participate in learning about artificial intelligence, and it’s probably going to be relevant for every student. As the state of Florida looks to be a leader in high-wage, high-tech economy we want to make sure that our students are prepared for this new world that they’re facing.”

Ken Libutti, PBSC’s chief information offi cer, said he is excited about what the College will be able to achieve through the initiative, especially for students. “We want them to have that one step ahead so they will be prepared in the workplace.”

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Opens in Jupiter

Florida Atlantic University celebrated the opening of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official launch of the institute heralds a new era in neuroscience research, education and community engagement. The multimillion-dollar, 58,000-square-foot facility will serve as a “beacon of hope” for the study and amelioration of numerous brain and behavioral disorders.

“A vibrant neuroscience ecosystem continues to grow and flourish on Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter campus,” said FAU Interim President Stacy Volnick. “The state-of-the-art FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute was designed as a collaborative hub for neuroscience to foster connections and serve as a global destination for the world’s brightest scientists and students. We are extremely grateful to David J.S. Nicholson, the state of Florida and our many research partners, including the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, for their vision and support.”

The FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute was made possible by a transformative $10 million gift from Nicholson, who championed the idea of a new brain research, education and community engagement institute. The $35-million research space represents a significant investment by the state of Florida, FAU and its research partners.

Nicholson and the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation have long had their finger on the pulse of the health sciences and education fields, as well as the needs of FAU’s faculty, researchers and students, working in various capacities with the University for nearly 15 years.

“This is a remarkable time for neuroscience as we push the frontier of what we know about the brain as it develops, ages and responds to injury or disease. For the first time, computer speeds, big data sciences and optical technologies have advanced to the point where meaningful big data brain discoveries are possible. The next decade of discovery belongs to neuroscience. I am incredibly proud to partner with FAU to realize our joint vision today,” said Nicholson. “As we officially open the doors to the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, we are poised to accelerate the discovery and translation of novel therapies and treatments that will provide new hope for patients within our communities and worldwide. Importantly, the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will invigorate interest among young people to pursue STEM as a career and ultimately improve our nation’s rankings in science and math education.”

The first floor of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute is home to the Center for Brain Disease Modeling, a facility designed to develop and advance approaches to study brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, autism, addiction and brain cancer. The center will more than double FAU’s current capacity for physiological and behavioral analyses. Activities supported by the center draw from advanced behavioral research infrastruc-

ture; non-invasive recording approaches to map and activate brain circuits; tools to test the effects of early-stage medications; and opportunities to evaluate the impact of genetic and environmental changes on learning, memory, addiction, anxiety and social behavior.

Within the Center for Brain Disease Modeling, the Neurobehavioral Core Laboratory specializes in neurobehavioral research while providing state-of-the-art educational experiences for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral fellows.

The first floor also offers a public area that features a reception space, lobby and a two-story, interactive auditorium designed to be quickly reconfigured for lectures, symposia and community events. In this area, visitors not only hear from world-class neuroscientists on recent advances in brain science and health but also enjoy theater-in-the-round style performances or join community champions in banquet-style gatherings. The lobby area flows to a patio where visitors can meet with scholars, artists and students to enjoy sunsets over a fountained lake.

“Conceiving, building and launching the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute has been a labor of love for us and we are ecstatic to showcase our outstanding research facility today,” said Randy Blakely, Ph.D., executive director of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, the David J.S. Nicholson Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience, and a professor of biomedical science within FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “We are incredibly thankful to David for his support and for everyone’s hard work and dedication to make the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute a reality. We believe that the impact from bringing together the brightest minds within this facility to unravel the secrets of the brain will improve the quality of people’s lives for decades to come.”

A key feature of the second floor is the Advanced Cell Imaging Core Laboratory where the visualization of brain cells takes place. Multidimensional, dynamic cellular and brain circuit visualization merges with computational and virtual re-

ality resources in this space to allow researchers to peer deeply into the brain. It also contains more than $1 million in already acquired equipment and houses one of 14 Nikon Centers of Excellence in the United States, one of 16 in the Americas and 1 of 30 worldwide.

Among the research areas taking place on the second floor, approximately 4,400-square-feet of open laboratory space is linked to facilities with shared technology and faculty offices. The open design stimulates communication and collaboration among junior and senior scientists and fosters multidisciplinary research opportunities.

The third floor is outfitted to support the researchers whose studies link molecular, cellular and computational neuroscience. A space outfitted with high-speed optical fiber connects researchers’ computer workstations to the supercomputers of the FAU High Performance Computing Center where analysis of immense data are manipulated for the 3D modeling of proteins and drugs as well as to decipher the complex physiological signatures of the human brain. The space also will support advanced training of high school, undergraduate and graduate students in computational biology, chemistry and neuroscience.

Additional space on the third floor is envisioned as a Center for the Resilient Mind, created to advance the understanding of the brain mechanisms underlying coping with early life and ongoing stress, the temptations of drugs of abuse, and the mood disorders that plague millions worldwide. Key to this center will be the creation of formal partnerships between psychologists, engineers, social workers and educators. This interdisciplinary activity will boost the understanding of how an intersection of genetics, social interactions and life events drive changes in the brain in some, but not all people. Additional open lab environments will support centers for brain development and autism research and for neurodegenerative disease research.

Another major, transformative ele -

ment of the Nicholson gift is the establishment of the Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy, which bridges the high-caliber research setting with middle and high school teachers and students, and will provide premier experiential STEM training programs for educators through the Jupiter campus’ nationally recognized FAU High School. The academy will complement Nicholson’s investment in the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute’s ASCEND Program, which focuses on STEM training for middle school students who are just beginning to consider careers in science, engineering and medicine.

“Today is the culmination of great generosity, hard work, deep commitment and a true vision to help advance groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience, as well as STEM education throughout Palm Beach County through the Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy,” said Chris Delisio, FAU vice president of institutional advancement and CEO of the FAU Foundation. “At the heart of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute is the desire to engage with the community and better understand the human brain and how it functions. We are immensely grateful to Mr. Nicholson for his continued support and commitment and for helping us to inspire the next generation of neuroscientists.”

Nicholson is a philanthropist and wealth manager with a demonstrated history of successful accomplishments in financial services and education. After a distinguished career with IBM and Weyerhaeuser, Nicholson applied his pioneering mathematical and engineering skills to the global financial markets, ultimately opening three quantitatively driven hedge funds and his own firm, York Management & Research, Inc., in 1978. York relocated the hedge fund complex to Jupiter in 1990 and continues today as a single-family office.

He formed the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation in 1992 to honor the military sacrifices of his father, William Stiles, a fallen soldier, and stepfather William Nicholson, a German POW survivor. The foundation supports major local and national education initiatives, which educate citizens about entrepreneurship, the free enterprise system, financial literacy, education reform and STEM.

Nicholson is a former director of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches, as well as the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation and the Washington-based Tax Foundation. After 10 years of service, he retired as trustee, treasurer and chairman of the Investment Committee for the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, and currently volunteers as chair of the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation; vice chair of the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium; trustee of the Foundation for Florida’s Future; director and member of the Chairman’s Council of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County; a member of the Physics and Astronomy Advisory Council of Johns Hopkins University; the Palm Beach County School District Financial Literacy Council and STEM Advisory Council.

Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum plans

Valentine’s craft project for kids on Feb. 4

By Dale King

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) has announced it will conduct a special Valentine’s Day project for kids on the next Free Fun Saturday, to be held on Feb. 4. For more information, visit www. BocaHistory.org, or call 561.395.6766, ext. 100.

To celebrate the arrival of the new Boca Raton Brightline Station, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is offering Free Fun Saturday on the fi rst Saturday of every month, waiving the regular admission fee ($12 adults, $8 students and seniors, free for members and children 4 years old and under) for all visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fun activities on the next Free Fun Saturday Feb. 4 will include a special Valentine’s Day craft

project for kids under the direction of local artist/ teacher Michelle Sherman, starting at 2 p.m. Celebrated for her watercolor paintings, acrylic paintings, portraits and commissions, Sherman’s most recent watercolor series is called “Windows into Boca Raton.”

She promises her hands-on Valentine’s Day project for kids will be fun “and not too messy.”

Whether people of all ages come in a car or on Brightline or by walking, Free Fun Saturday is the perfect no-cost opportunity to enjoy the museum’s exciting and interactive exhibits that document the growth and development of Boca Raton from a small farming town to the sophisticated internationally known city it is today.

George Snow Scholarship Fund to Host Annual ‘Rhinestone’ Cowboy Ball Feb. 11

e George Snow Scholarship Fund will host the 29th annual Rhinestone Cowboy Ball on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Boca West Country Club.

e fund is hosting the ball to raise awareness of their mission while recognizing their Corporate Community Service Award Recipient, the Boca Raton Airport Authority, and Individual Community Service Award Recipient, Eddie Ventrice.

e ball will feature rodeo-style live music and entertainment like mechanical bull riding, whiskey tastings, casino games and line dancing.

Jazz lovers invited to NSAL Sunday Jazz Social Jan. 29 featuring trumpeter Dr. Courtney Jones

Tim Snow, Victoria Matthews, Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb, Jerry Fedele.

Colonel Robert Allen, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Chief Deputy Frank DeMario.

Josh Titcomb, Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb, Kandace Haines, Ryan Haines.

Artist/teacher Michelle Sherman will conduct Valentine’s Day craft project for kids Feb. 4 at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.

Jazz lovers invited to NSAL Sunday Jazz Social Jan. 29 featuring trumpeter Dr. Courtney Jones

By Dale King

Calling all jazz lovers!

Mix and mingle to the sounds of one of the greatest trumpeters of our time, Dr. Courtney Jones, at an upcoming Sunday Jazz Social.

“We are delighted to invite you to a very special performance by his fabulous quartet on Jan. 29, 4-7 p.m.,” said Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez, president of the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida, based in Boca Raton. “A rooftop penthouse overlooking Mizner Park is the venue for this spectacular evening celebrating the arts.”

A native of Columbus, Ga., Dr. Jones earned his Bachelor of Music degree at Columbus State University. While he was a student, he performed with various Columbus State University ensembles and recorded with artists such as Jens Lindemann, Joseph Alessi, John Bruce Yeh and the Columbus State University Wind Ensemble under the Naxos Music label.

While completing his Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Va., Courtney studied under J. Carlton Rowe, former principal trumpet of the “President’s Own” United States Marine Band, Craig Fraedrich of The U.S. Army Blues, and he performed as substitute principal with the

Loudon Symphony Orchestra of Leesburg, Va.

Courtney conducted his doctoral studies at UCLA under the instruction of international soloist and former lead trumpet of the Canadian Brass, Jens Lindemann. During his time at UCLA, Courtney worked as a teaching associate for lecture courses and provided weekly lessons for university trumpet students under the Lindermann’s direction.

Before completing his doctorate, Courtney was appointed as the visiting assistant professor of trumpet at the Voxman School of Music at the University of Iowa. During this almost two-year residency, he presided over a studio of 15 trumpet majors, served as the principal trumpet for the Iowa Faculty Brass Quintet, taught graduate brass pedagogy and literature and served on recital and graduate committees.

Besides performing with well-known jazz and popular artists, he has shared the stage with famous artists or groups such as Kenny Burrell, B.B. King, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Rihanna, Boy George and The Culture Club and Stevie Wonder.

Prior to his appointment at Florida Atlantic University as the assistant professor of trumpet and artistic director of the jazz ensemble, Jones was a lecturer of music at Columbus State University while recording his Solo CD project, “Between 2 Worlds,” at the Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music.

Between teaching and solo performing engagements, Courtney has promoted music education and instrumental performance in inner-city schools through the Music Outreach Program at UCLA, The Harmony Project of Los Angeles and Trumpets 4 Kids in Dallas. Each of these programs offers school children art-in-education opportunities. These programs are essential because they provide underserved, inner-city students, and communities with musical training and mentorship that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Dr. Velazquez invites interested arts patrons to meet new friends who also love cultural events while sipping wine and sampling light appetizers at the special event on Jan. 29. For more than 40 years, NSAL, a nonprofit based in Boca Raton, has been championing the careers of young

local artists, and we invite you to learn more!

The event is limited to the first 40 guests. A $60 donation per person is required.

For tickets, visit https://www.nsalflorida.org/JazzSocial. Anyone with questions should email: NSAL@achievementheights.org

Dr. Courtney Jones, assistant professor of trumpet at Florida Atlantic University and artistic director of the jazz ensemble.

George Snow Scholarship Fund to Host Annual ‘Rhinestone’ Cowboy Ball Feb. 11

By Dale King

e George Snow Scholarship Fund will host the 29th annual Rhinestone Cowboy Ball on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Boca West Country Club.

e fund is hosting the ball to raise awareness of their mission while recognizing their Corporate Community Service Award Recipient, the Boca Raton Airport Authority, and Individual Community Service Award Recipient, Eddie Ventrice.

e ball will feature rodeo-style live music and entertainment like mechanical bull riding, whiskey tastings, casino games and line dancing.

“We are excited to welcome Boca’s nest community members back to one of our keystone events,” said Tim Snow, president of the George Snow Scholarship Fund. “With the help of our event emcees, Paige Kornblue and Glenn Glazer, we promise to host the best Cowboy Ball that Boca Raton has ever seen.”

All members of the Boca Raton and South Florida community are welcome to attend. Guests can expect to enjoy a fun and action-packed evening made possible by

the GSSF sponsors, with an open bar and country-themed entertainment. Opportunities to win big include high-dollar auction items and a ra e for a $5,000 cash prize.

“We really can’t thank our sponsors enough,” said Snow. “ e Cowboy Ball was rst started in 1982 with a nod to my father’s love for horses, and over the years has become one of Boca’s favorite events. Our sponsors’ continued support, along with our donors and event guests, has allowed us to award more than $2.2 million in scholarships and support services in 2022. eir commitment to the George Snow Scholarship Fund and our events has changed the lives of hundreds of deserving scholars.”

is year’s sponsors include the Palm Beach County Sheri ’s O ce, Babione-Kraeer Funeral Homes, Robin & Charles Deyo, Pink Palm at Douglas Elliman, James & Marta Batmasian Family Foundation, Paradise Bank, Fairman & Associates, Inc., Boca Raton Airport Authority, Signature Real Estate Finders, Plastridge Insurance, O ce Depot, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and NCCI.

All proceeds from ticket sales, ra e ticket sales, auction items and sponsorships go to the George Snow Scholarship Fund and its e orts to provide scholarships and support services to its scholars. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at www.scholarship.org/cowboy-ball or by calling the GSSF o ce at 561-347-6799 ext. 104. For more information, contact Laura Gilli, Special Events Director, at LGilli@scholarship.org.

e George Snow Scholarship Fund was founded in 1982 as a 501(c)3 organization, whose mission is to help diligent students in South Florida graduate from college by providing nancial aid and wrap-around support services. e fund’s goal is to ensure that no student is deprived of an education due to a shortage of funds or a lack of support.

What sets the George Snow Scholarship Fund apart from other scholarship providers is the holistic approach to supporting their scholars. Scholar support services include college care packages; medical exams required by the students’ college or university; makeovers and hair-

cuts prior to starting school; college supply and dorm room essentials like du e bags, backpacks and notebooks; computers; internship opportunities and funding for unexpected and non-recurring hardships like medical or family emergencies.

Colonel Robert Allen, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Chief Deputy Frank DeMario.

Boca West Children’s Foundation Asks for Community Help with 8th Annual Diaper Drive

The Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) is out to break its record of collecting 180,000 diapers for The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida, during its 8th Annual Diaper Drive. Diapers can be donated by visiting bocawestfoundation. org or dropped off at Boca West Country Club on February 21 from 8-noon in the tennis loop. Diapers in size 4, 5 and 6 are particularly needed.

Studies show that more than one in three American families experience diaper need. The Foundation has served as a major supporter of the Diaper Bank since 2016 as it falls within the organization’s mission to help programs that aid local children.

“Clean diapers are as essential as food to eat and a place to live for a baby. Whether or not a child has enough clean diapers

impacts not only the health of a child, but their parents’ ability to work,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director/COO of Boca West Children’s Foundation. “Last year the Foundation collected 180,000 diapers and we hope to shatter that record this year.”

Infants and toddlers who remain in soiled diapers for too long are at risk of urinary tract infections and skin infections. Most child-care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a daily supply of disposable diapers to care for a baby. Without child-care, parents cannot go to work or school.

Throughout the year, BWCF also accepts monetary donations for the Diaper Bank. A donation of $100 will purchase 400 diapers.

FAU and Broward Health to Partner on Academic Medicine

Florida Atlantic University and Broward Health on Monday announced a partnership agreement that will provide academic medicine to Broward County, and opportunities to collaborate in the areas of education, clinical training and practice, health services administration and research.

The groundbreaking partnership was announced by Shane Strum, president and CEO of Broward Health, during its State of the System address recognizing the system’s 85th anniversary.

As part of the collaboration, FAU and Broward Health plan to explore opportunities for joint research and scholarship at the student and faculty level, community engagement, fundraising opportunities, and integrating academic medicine, first within the setting of the system’s safety-net hospital. Safety-net practices are defined by the Institute of Medicine as “those providers that organize and deliver a significant level of health care and other needed services to uninsured, Medicaid and other vulnerable patients.”

“Florida Atlantic University and Broward Health share a common vision and purpose of providing high-quality and compassionate medical care, stellar education, and lifesaving research close to home,” said Brad Levine, chair, FAU Board of Trustees. “This collaboration makes us part of a vital network in Broward County that connects us with a partner that will enable us to care for our community.”

Students in health sciences enrolled at FAU will have access to physicians and clinical facilities within Broward Health thanks to this agreement.

“We welcome opportunities for collaboration to expand our health care network, provide lifesaving medical services, and importantly, train the next generation of physicians who will serve our communities with compassion, integrity and highly skilled care,” said Strum. “As the first statutory teaching hospital in Broward County, partnerships like this one ensure we continue to build the skilled physician workforce our region needs while meeting

the health care needs of our communities today.”

Established in 1938, Broward Health is one of the 10 largest public health care systems in the United States. A nationally recognized health system in South Florida, Broward Health boasts two trauma centers and virtually every health specialty, offering compassionate, personalized care across its four hospitals and more than 50 health centers and physician practices. As a leader in advanced health care for more than 85 years, Broward Health has a robust graduate education program and international services.

“FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine is a medical school of the community and for the community,” said Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., dean and vice president for medical affairs, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine. “We are very excited to join forces with our partners at Broward Health to put academic medicine at the forefront of our community. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, together with our partners, we will address the needs of our community and enhance our workforce in health-related fields.”

The Schmidt College of Medicine has been independent since 2011, and prides itself on training doctors for the community. Together with the FAU Health Network – including all 10 colleges at FAU – the medical school works to ensure the workforce of tomorrow and cutting-edge technology and innovation.

FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine has already made valuable contributions to the physician workforce, which has dynamically impacted and diversified the care of its communities. An average of 50 percent of the medical school’s graduated medical residents and fellows stay on to practice in Florida.

Florida is expected to be short nearly 18,000 physicians by the year 2035. Only 13.1 percent of physicians in Florida are 39 years old or younger, whereas 38.4 percent are 60 and older. Thus, the workforce shortage will likely be exacerbated by a high retirement rate and low incoming rate of new physicians.

PBSC Nursing alumnus helps accelerate Foundation chair’s ICU recovery

The fear and loneliness of an intensive care unit can be devastating.

When Palm Beach State College Foundation Board Chair Ricky Wade found himself at Good Samaritan Medical Center, he expected quality care but not from who would give it, his own good Samaritan.

Wade spent 17 solitary days in the ICU. “The nights were the worst,” recalls Wade. “I was afraid to sleep, the anxiety unbearable.”

Several nights into his stay, Wade was greeted with something unexpected: a familiar voice. “Is that you, Mr. Wade?”

Palm Beach State graduate and registered nurse David Baldeo had been working the night shift at Good Samaritan. During his time at the College, he was the student representative on the Foundation Board with Wade guiding him as a mentor for several years. Now, the student was poised to be the mentor, a caregiver when he was needed most.

Immediately, the miserable nights that haunted Wade became tolerable as he looked forward to Baldeo spending extra time with him, an intangible that would bring solace and

help accelerate Wade’s recovery.

As a high school senior, Baldeo began his academic journey with the College’s early admissions program in fall 2014, leading to Associate in Arts and RN degrees. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Palm Beach State in 2019, Baldeo took his

first position with Wellington Regional Medical Center.

“The hands-on skills training of PBSC’s nursing program gave me tremendous confidence when I started working in the field,” recalls Baldeo, commending his professors and program.

Today, Baldeo is giving back as an instructor with Palm Beach State, teaching in the nursing program’s clinical rotations and skills lab and assisting with their progress as future medical professionals. “It is a great pleasure working as a nursing professor at Palm Beach State. As a graduate of the nursing program, I am able to have an up-to-date perspective with these students because I generally understand what they are going through as a nursing student in the same program that I completed.”

Wade’s time with Baldeo reflects the impact Palm Beach State is having on real lives throughout Palm Beach County. Since recovering, Wade has kept in touch with Baldeo, who has earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Palm Beach Atlantic University in May 2022, and is on his way to completing a doctorate in nursing practice to become a family nurse practitioner.

Baldeo values his role not only in this story but also in those still to come. “God’s plan of allowing me the opportunity to maneuver my education and be able to give back to countless people truly is a blessing.”

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Hubbard earns third C-USA Freshman of the Week Award

against UTEP, Florida Atlantic women’s basketball freshman guard Aniya Hubbard earned her third Conference USA Freshman of the Week honor, announced by the league office on Monday.

The honor marks the most weekly C-USA honors of any student-athlete in FAU women’s basketball program history. It also marks the fourth weekly accolade for the Owls this season, and Aniya’s third after also being recognized on Dec. 19 and Jan. 2.

66 win over UTSA, as well as her fourth 20-plus point performance of the season and earning her first career double-double

PBA Men’s Lacrosse Ranked Eighth in SSC Preseason Poll

The Hoover, Alabama native continues to shine in her first season with the Owls. She helped lead the Owls to their largest margin of victory against a C-USA opponent in the Coach Sullivan era with an 81-66 win against UTSA, as well as registering her fourth career 20-plus point performance of the season, in addition to recording her first career double-dou-

ble in the Owls overtime contest against UTEP. Hubbard opened the week scoring five points and collecting five steals and three rebounds against WKU. She then posted her fourth 20-plus point performance of the season, leading the Owls with 21 points, shooting 42 percent (5-of12) from the field and 75 percent (9-of-12) from the free throw line, while tacking on five steals, four rebounds, and an assist in FAU’s win over UTSA. Hubbard then finished the week with her first career double-double, scoring 15 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, while also dishing out two assists and snagging a steal against the Miners.

The Owls hit the road this week, beginning with a trip to Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Thursday, Jan. 26 to face off against C-USA leader Middle Tennessee for a 7 p.m. tip in the Murphy Center.

PBA Men’s Basketball Loses at the Buzzer at Eckerd

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s basketball team looked to complete the season sweep against Eckerd College on Saturday.

After trailing most of the game, it seemed like PBA was set to steal its first road win of the season. With the ‘Fish trailing by two, Bryce Laskey knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer to give PBA a 70-69 lead with 13 seconds to go. PBA got an initial stop as Eckerd missed a mid-range jumper, by the Tritons corralled the offensive rebound and their second-chance shot was good as time expired. Eckerd escaped with a 71-70 win.

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse team was picked to finish eighth in the Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches poll released on Monday.

The Sailfish begin the ’23 campaign in St. Augustine on Feb. 10. PBA enters its second season under head coach Jesse Vanatta following a 5-8 season where four players received All-SSC honors.

PBA brings back the teams leading goal scorer and points leader in Henry Sloyan. Sloyan was named to the All-SSC Second Team last season after he tallied 41 points with 31 goals. Sloyan is PBA’s all-time leading goal scorer with 61 career-goals. Caleb Southard and Dylan Hunt made the All-SSC Freshman team last year. Southard led the ‘Fish with 12 assists while Hunt caused 23 turnovers and

picked up 25 ground balls.

Voted on by the coaches within the conference, the defending national champion Tampa sits atop the poll with seven first-place votes. Rollins received one firstplace vote for second followed by Florida Southern at third and Florida Tech in fourth. The Lynn Fighting Knights finished fifth in the poll with Saint Leo at sixth and Embry-Riddle at seventh.

After starting the season on the road at Flagler, the Sailfish host four nonconference games. PBA travels to Tampa for its first SSC game on Mar. 11. The ‘Fish close out the regular season with six consecutive SSC games in April. The Sailfish have home conference games versus Rollins on Apr. 5, Lynn on Apr 12, and Florida Southern on Apr. 22.

Laskey led PBA with 19 points off the bench. He went 8-for-14 with three 3-pointers, four rebounds, and six steals. Will Lee and Jakob Hester added 16 points each. Hester tied Jalen Cooper for a teamhigh seven rebounds. Cooper and Ryan Claflin finished with six points each.

The Sailfish offense was slow out of the gate allowing Eckerd to jump ahead of the ‘Fish, 16-9 with 12 minutes to play in the first half. A 3-pointer from Laskey, a bucket from Hester, and two free throws from Cooper tied the game at 16 at the nine-minute mark.

As the half winded down, Eckerd held a slight lead over PBA. With the Tritons ahead 32-27 with three minutes to go, Hester went to work with a pair of layups to make it a one-point game. At halftime, the Tritons led 34-33.

The difference in the first half was due to Eckerd doing a better job of getting to the line. EC shot twice as many free throws

as the Sailfish and knocked down one more 3-pointer than the ‘Fish in the first half.

Eckerd held onto its lead for most of the second half until a mid-range jumper from Laskey put the Sailfish ahead 60-59 with 6:19 to play. PBA led by as many as three points after Cooper knocked down four free throws down the stretch.

A turnover out of a timeout cost the Sailfish, leading to a pair of Triton free throws that put the hosts ahead, 67-66 with 1:47 remaining. Hester got a chance to match free throws at the other end, but he missed the second attempt, keeping the game tied at 67.

Eckerd scored on a layup after a timeout to lead 69-67 with 37 seconds to go. After a PBA timeout, Laskey missed a floater attempt, but an offensive rebound by Cooper led to a kick out to Laskey who knocked down the corner three and put PBA ahead 70-69.

Unfortunately for the ‘Fish, they couldn’t complete the defensive possession, allowing the offensive rebound that led to the buzzer-beater and 71-70 win for the Tritons.

PBA outshot Eckerd from the field and from 3-point range in the game. The Sailfish also ended the game with more free throws than the hosts, but Eckerd finished with one more made field goal than PBA which made the difference in the game.

The Sailfish return home on Wednesday and look to get back on track against Florida Southern on Jan. 25. The game in Rubin Arena takes place at 7:30 p.m.

After helping lead FAU to its largest margin of victory against a C-USA opponent in the Coach Sullivan era with an 81-

FAU Women’s Basketball primed for battle at No. 23 Middle Tennessee

The Florida Atlantic women’s basketball team hits the road again this week for a ranked matchup against the No. 23-ranked Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders on Thursday, Jan. 26 inside the Murphy Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and the game will air live on ESPN+.

The Owls (11-7, 4-5 C-USA) are just coming off their first overtime contest of the season, which saw the Owls fall just short against the UTEP Miners, 79-78. The Owls are in their second season under head coach Jennifer Sullivan, who has led the Owls to a 16-32 record over her two-year career in Boca Raton.

The Owls are paced by Aniya Hubbard, who is averaging a team-best 13.8 points per game. Hubbard ranks third in C-USA in field goal percentage, shooting 46 percent from the field. Hubbard ranks second in the league in steals and steals per game, pacing the Owls with 44 total steals and averaging 2.44 per contest this season. Janeta Rozentale and Alexa Zaph round out the Owls top three scorers, averaging 8.9 points per contest each this season. Rozentale leads FAU on the glass, averaging 6.1 rebounds per game, as well as registering a team-best 0.8 blocks per contest this season.

As a team, the Owls lead Conference USA in 3-point percentage defense (.281), second in rebounding margin (4.7), and rebounds per game (40.5), third in defensive rebounds per game (26.9) and fewest fouls per game (17.2), fourth in scoring defense

(63.5), winning percentage (.611), steals per game (8.4), and fi eld goal percentage defense (.397), and fifth in offensive rebounds per game (13.6), turnovers forced per game (17.6), free throw attempts per game (20.7), and free throws made per game (13.9).

time defeat against the UTEP Miners. Hubbard opened the week scoring five points and collecting five steals and three rebounds against WKU. She then posted her fourth 20-plus point performance of the season, leading the Owls with 21 points, shooting 42 percent (5-of-12) from the field and 75 percent (9-of-12) from the free throw line, while tacking on five steals, four rebounds, and an assist in FAU’s win over UTSA. Hubbard then capped off the week with her first career double-double, scoring 15 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, while also dishing out two assists and snagging a steal in the Owls’ overtime loss to UTEP.

nessee’s assists leader, dishing out a teambest 3.1 assists per game. Defensively, the Lady Raiders are paced by Courtney Whitson, who has collected a team-leading 8.2 rebounds per game, while Malashka is Middle Tennessee’s block leader with 1.9 blocks per game in 2022-23.

Freshman standout Aniya Hubbard continues to impress through her first season with Florida Atlantic, earning C-USA Freshman of the Week accolades for the third time this season on Monday. This past week, Hubbard helped lead the Owls to their largest margin of victory against a C-USA opponent in the Coach Sullivan era, as well as posting her fourth 20-plus point performance of the season and earning her first career double-double.

Hubbard helped catapult the Owls to an impressive 15-point victory against UTSA, 81-66, marking the largest margin of victory for the Owls under head coach Jennifer Sullivan, as well as posting her first career double-double in the Owls tight 79-78 over-

Middle Tennessee (16-2, 9-0) enters Thursday’s contest on a 14-game winning streak that dates all the way back to Nov. 25 when MT fell 72-67 against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Middle Tennessee is in its 18th season under head coach Rick Insell. Coach Insell has accumulated a 421-148 career record with the Lady Raiders and only two seasons in which Middle Tennessee finished with less than 20 wins, one of which was the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season.

Three Lady Raiders are averaging double figures, led by Kseniya Malashka, Savannah Wheeler, and Jalynn Gregory. Malashka is averaging a team-best 16.2 points per game, followed closely by Wheeler with 16.1 points per game, while Gregory is scoring 13.1 points per game this season. Gregory leads the Lady Raiders in steals, averaging 1.8 per contest. Courtney Blakely is Middle Ten-

As a team, Middle Tennessee leads the conference in 12 statistical categories, including winning percentage (.889), assist/ turnover ratio (1.17), blocks per game (4.3), fi eld goal percentage defense (.351), free throw attempts per game (22.0), free throw percentage (.790), free throws made per game (17.4), scoring defense (55.4), scoring margin (19.7), scoring offense (75.2), turnover margin (5.9), and turnovers per game (11.8).

Middle Tennessee leads the all-time series against FAU, 28-1, with the Lady Raiders winning the last 22 meetings between the two programs. In Murfreesboro, the Lady Raiders hold a 15-0 record over FAU. FAU’s sole win over Middle Tennessee came on Feb. 21, 2009, which saw FAU earn a 7370 win over Middle Tennessee in Boca Raton. Middle Tennessee won the last meeting between the two programs, claiming a 60-56 win on Jan. 13, 2022 in Boca Raton last season.

FAU remains on the road as the Owls head up to Bowling Green, Kentucky for a rematch against the WKU Lady Toppers on Saturday, Jan. 28. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. ET inside E.A. Diddle Arena.

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