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The 2023-2024 Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Season Of Dance

Boca Ballet Theatre’s 2023-2024 Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Season of Dance will feature concert dance at its finest, from the unparalleled beauty of classical ballet to the innovative choreography of contemporary dance. BBT’s performances this season will spotlight guest artists from professional companies across the country alongside a talented cast of local dancers!

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YMCA of the Palm Beaches Announces $1.25M Funding from State of Florida in Support of New Community Facility at Lake Lytal Park

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YMCA of the Palm Beaches Announces $1.25M Funding from State of Florida in Support of New Community Facility at Lake Lytal Park

Earlier this year the YMCA of the Palm Beaches announced a $46 million capital project, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation department, that will relocate and dramatically expand its flagship branch.

The Florida State Legislature has approved a $1.25 million appropriation for construction costs associated with the Y’s future community center, scheduled to break ground later this year. The grant was sponsored locally by State Senator Bobby Powell and State Representative Michael Caruso.

“We are extremely grateful to our legislators for their overwhelming support of this expansive project,” said Timothy Coffield, President and CEO of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. “This is an important investment in our community’s future, and we are hon-

ored that the State of Florida has approved funding that will help make this long-awaited dream a reality.”

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has approved a 50-year ground lease to the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, allowing the nonprofit to build a state-of-the-art 55,000 square foot community center and

Olympic-style skate park adjacent to the County’s future aquatic facility, which the Y will assist in managing. This historic public-private partnership replicates a successful model, through which other YMCA associations throughout the nation have worked together with municipalities. The new facilities will be centrally located in Palm Beach Coun-

ty at Lake Lytal Park, just off Southern Boulevard, and will serve four times as many individuals and families than the previous facility.

A hallmark feature of the new YMCA Community Center, its Youth Engagement and Resource Center, will be wholly focused on mentoring young people between the ages of 12 and 22. This programming will address specific challenges for a historically underserved population in Palm Beach County. In addition, the new Y will offer compelling programming for teens in areas such as visual art classes, music recording studio, college preparation, workforce skills training, and a STEM lab.

For additional information, visit ymcapalmbeaches.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram @ymcapalmbeaches.

Snow Scholarship sets new record at season opener

By Marci Shatzman

Boca’s version of “Dancing with the Stars” launched the 2023 social season with a sold-out and record-breaking fundraiser for the George Snow Scholarship Fund Saturday night at The Boca Raton.

A packed house of cheering supporters for this year’s eight community dancers watched them perform with professional partners to rock and roll oldies. When “Boca’s Ballroom Battle” was over, fund president Tim Snow announced the winners: Oceans234

restaurateur Danielle Rosse topped the all-time record, generating $1.2 million in scholarship donations. YMCA of South Palm Beach County and Place of Hope Rinker campus trustee and Casa de Montecristo cigar bars CEO Brad Winstead racked up $325,000.

The other dancers were:

·Immediate past Junior League of Boca Raton president and Realtor Jamie Sauer

·President/CEO and the event’s presenting sponsor A1A Limo’s CEO Rick Versace

·Founding partner Johnson Ritchie

Family Law firm Caroline Johnson

·President and CEO Levy & Associates accounting firm LaWrence Levy

·Lake Worth Playhouse education director Shoshana Davidowitz

·Neurologist Dr. Patricio EspinosA

The dancers took months of lessons and spoke via videos with their professional partners from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Boca Raton.

Paige Kornblue and WPTV/ABC meteorologist Glenn Glazer reprised their emcee roles. Auctioneer Neil Saffer generated thousands in luxury live auction items from trips to diamonds.

Event co-chairs this year were Andrea Virgin, leading the proposed Center for the Arts & Innovation, the city’s new performing arts complex, and Tracey McCutchen Rossi, a former Snow dancer and Boca native, now senior vice president of Marsh & McLennan insurance brokers.

Among the speakers introducing each dancer were Snow board chairman Jerry Fedele. Alumni community dancer “judges” included Ingrid Fulmer, Peter Gary, Dr. Melyssa Hancock, Kelly Fleming and Paul Bonaros.

COCO MARKET Finds New Home at Old School Square in Downtown Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FL – The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced today that Delray Beach’s monthly wellness market, Coco Market, is moving to Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave) in Downtown Delray Beach. The first Coco Market at Old School Square will be held on Sunday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coco Markets are scheduled for November 12 and December 3 as well. (The market had been located at Veterans Park for the last two years but needed to find a new home while construction continues near the park.)

Coco Market is a monthly wellness market that builds community and fosters new connections. Its mission is to bring local businesses together to sup-

port one another and the larger wellness community. During the events, which are free and open to the public, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities including:

Healing classes like yoga, meditation, and sound baths with musicians.

Healing modalities, such as spinal adjustments, cupping therapy, massages, and energy work.

Workshops, crafts, and local curated vendors offering a variety of unique products, from aromatherapy to reworked clothing and elderberry elixirs.

Offerings from small local restaurants and pop-up food vendors featuring both vegan and non-vegan options.

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ter. (All are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to fill.)

Coco Market is produced by The Coco Yogi, Corey Heyman, a Downtown Delray Beach based yoga teacher and community creator. “I’m really looking forward to Coco Market’s move to Old School Square,” said Heyman. “Old School Square is the city center in Delray Beach and the move is going to bring the community together in an even bigger way with more space, more parking, and more vendors!”

Laura Simon, Executive Director of

the Delray Beach DDA, added: “Our thriving wellness community is an integral part of Downtown Delray Beach, so we are thrilled Coco Market is staying in Downtown Delray Beach. It’s yet another exciting event that the DDA is proud to bring to Old School Square this year.”

Coco Market is free and open to the public and will be held Sunday, October 1, November 12, and December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking is available at the Old School Square Parking Garage, 180 NE 1st St, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Boca names a street for a woman who made a difference

High School Student Publishes Middle Grade Adventure Book

Boca Raton, FL – High school junior Jack Cole has published The Card Squad, a middle grade adventure novel about a boy trying to save his grandfather’s stolen baseball card collection:

Jake Rigman-Lee knows his cousins are up to no good. Because his grandfather Peter has Alzheimer’s, Jake is on his own to figure out what they’re doing. It’s only when he realizes his cousins have Peter’s baseball card fortune, that he calls in his friends – aka the Card Squad. Now, they’re in a race against time to find the cards before they are gone forever.

ily. This story is a gentle, heartfelt and inspirational way of introducing your tween to the topic. It is comforting to know we all share the same dream, that one day, there will be a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.” (Dr Michelle C Golden, M.D. )

Jack’s book is now on sale at Amazon and Barnes & Noble:

By Marci Shatzman

On what would have been her 95th birthday, a colorful sign dedicating Glades Road between Federal and Dixie highways Lois D. Martin Way was unveiled to honor the late Pearl City educator and activist’s legacy .

Officials and her son Joseph Martin ceremoniously pulled the cover off the sign and presented smaller versions to Lois Martin’s extended family. The ceremony was held across the street from Ebenezer Baptist Church, “Sister” Martin’s cornerstone, and capped a celebration of her life’s work to preserve her Pearl City birthplace, and advocate for public housing in nearby Dixie Manor. She passed away last year.

“I’m not a fluke, I’m real,” Martin said in a video recorded earlier in lifetime, shown on screens behind the pulpit. In fact, a city community center was named for her in 1985. She was the first woman of color to have her name embedded in a star on Boca Raton Historical Society’s Walk of Recognition, and held leadership positions on several city advisory boards.

Speakers at Martin’s celebration of life included Ebenezer pastor Rev. Ronald Brown, Pearl City advocate Marie Hester, State Sen. Tina Polsky, who introduced the street naming resolution in Florida’s legislature, and Boca Raton Scott Singer. “Neice-by-love” Andrea Patrice Hudson Bowdry cited Lois Martin’s accomplishments. Joseph Martin

emotionally read a letter to his mother he wrote for the occasion.

Hester told attendees that Pearl City, the city’s historic district as a formerly segregated Black community, is now about to be named on the national historic register.

Earlier in her life, Lois Martin recorded a video that was shown at the celebration of her life

Boca City Council attended, as did former now retired Deputy Mayor Andrea O’Rourke, who initiated and championed Martin’s street naming. Police officials were also there, and squad cars blocked off the entire street for the naming. Martin’s late husband was the first Black Boca Raton police officer, a family member said.

Afterward Hester, president of the interracial change group that sponsored both events, dedicated a new tree in honor of Len Baker, another Pearl City advocate whose recent death impacted the community. “We’re honoring her on the Wall of Recognition for people who have passed,” society executive director Mary Csar said about this year’s event on Nov. 1 at The Addison.

https://www.bocahistory.org/ walk-of-recognition

Then Martin’s family walked a block to gather under the nearby banyan “Tree of Knowledge,” that she successfully fought to save as a neighborhood gathering place, to share their own memories.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that impacts the entire family. The book is a fun, relatable way to discuss Alzheimer’s with children:

“Alzheimer’s disease affects every member of the family, not just the family member who has been given the diagnosis. Sometimes it can be challenging for the younger members of our families to understand how this disease will change their parent or grandparent or even to imagine its impact on their fam-

Jack Cole is currently a junior in high school. Winner of numerous Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (including the American Voices Award), the New York Times Summer Reading Contest, and runner-up in the U.S.S. Constitution writer’s contest, Jack loves creative writing and strives to offer a voice to the day-to-day challenges kids face. When not writing, Jack is an ardent sports fan, a terrible basketball player, a passionate golfer, and an advocate for all furry (and non-furry) creatures. Jack currently lives in Florida with his parents and sister Morgan. His grandfather passed away from Alzheimer’s the week his book was published.

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By: Rick Warren FAITH

Love Is an Action

“You have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.”

Revelation 2:4-5 (ESV)

Love is an action, not just an emotion. Love is something you do.

It’s easy to love somebody who loves you, isn’t it? It takes nothing at all.

But real love acts and does the loving thing when people don’t deserve it, when they don’t respond to it, or when you don’t feel it. In fact, acting in love when you don’t feel it is the highest form of love. It’s a more mature love when you act loving toward a person who does not

respond the same way.

Have you noticed that it’s easier to act your way into a feeling than it is to feel your way into an action?

Some of you have been married for a long time, and the truth is, the flame has gone out. The thrill is gone. You’re living separate lives in the same house. How do you rekindle that romance? How do you rekindle the feeling of love?

You act your way into a feeling. You may say, “I don’t feel like acting loving toward my spouse.” So what? If you start acting in love, I guarantee you the feelings will follow—because feelings follow behavior.

In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus says to the church, “You have abandoned

the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first” (ESV).

What Jesus told the church is the same principle for renewing the love in a marriage or any other relationship. You remember, you repent, and you do the things you did at first. The reason the love went away is you stopped doing the things that created the love in the early days.

God doesn’t want you living by your feelings. He wants you living by faith. So you know what he does? Sometimes he lets the feelings go away. Then you have to live by faith and love by faith.

FAITH

Although I enjoyed a successful career in real estate for a number of years, the influence of growing up on a farm has never left me. My family still owns a ranch in Pierre, South Dakota, U.S.A., and I return there often. In that relatively quiet agricultural setting, among cows, bulls, horses, and other livestock, I learned many important lessons.

Among those are what I call the “10 Rules for Successful Farming – and Living.” I think you will be amazed and enlightened when you read them, so here are all 10 of them:

#1. Do your work when it needs to be done. #2. Do your work when it needs to be done.

#3. Do your work when it needs to be done. #4. Do your work when it needs to be done.

#5. Do your work when it needs to be done. #6. Do your work when it needs to be done.

#7. Do your work when it needs to be done. #8. Do your work when it needs to be done.

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When you love somebody and do the loving thing, even when they’re not responding and even maybe when they’re retaliating, you are loving by faith. That is an action.

Talk It Over

How do you show your love to the people around you through actions?

What unloving person around you needs to see your love demonstrated to them through action?

What “works you did at first” do you need to revive to help grow a relationship?

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10 Rules For Successful Farming – And Living

#9. Do your work when it needs to be done. #10. Do your work when it needs to be done.

While I no longer work and live full-time on a farm, the 10 “rules” listed above continue to serve as a reminder and motivation for how I should approach my responsibilities every day. Looking at my daily “To Do” list, I often realize it contains more than I can possibly get done. And yet, I feel that everything on my list is important and needs to be accomplished. There are no optional or frivolous items on my list.

The question is, then, how can I possibly get all of these important things done? Do I get up earlier than usual – and I rise early in the morning already – and work longer into the night? Experience has taught me this is not the solution. A better approach is to take everything I need to do to the Lord and trust Him to enable me to accomplish what must be done.

Psalm 127:2 gives us this insight: “It is vain for you to rise ear -

ly, to retire late, to eat the bread of anxious labors — for He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in [their] sleep” (Amplified Version). Work on a farm, work in an office, and work in the home – in each case, there will always be more to do than there seems time for getting it done. Relying on God, we find the strength and capacity to accomplish it.

This does not mean we stay in bed or sit idly at our desk and expect the Lord to accomplish our tasks without our help. I have found much wisdom in the perspective offered by theologian Martin Luther: “Pray like it all depends on God, then when you are done, go work like it all depends on you.” He also said, “I have so much to do today, I will need to spend another hour on my knees (in prayer).”

Many times I have been forced to spend extra time in God’s Word and prayer – and then go through the rest of the day striving to focus on the next ‘one thing’ as He

directed. In taking this approach, I seek to be a ‘God-pleaser’ rather than ‘people-pleaser’ or ‘self-pleaser.’ This, I have learned, helps to take some of the pressure off, to reduce the stress of daily responsibilities. If I take the attitude that all I do ultimately is for God’s glory, I can be assured He will be with me and empower me to do what must be done.

Colossians 3:23-24 expresses this clearly: “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” We are to work “as unto the Lord” in everything we do. May I (and you) finish this day well – for His glory and the benefit of others.

Ken Korkow lives in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A., where he serves as an area director for CBMC. This is adapted from his “Fax of Life” column. Used with permission.

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City Leads Returns

THE PULSE OF OUR CITY

By: Boca RatonTribune newsroom staff

Formerly known as Boca Lead, City Leads is back with an exciting new season. Join us starting this Thursday, October 5th, at 12 am at the Boca Raton Community Church. For more information and to get involved, visit City Leads. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect and lead in our community.

We are delighted to announce the successful relocation of our office this past weekend, and we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Paulo from A&P Rosa’s for their exceptional service, which made the entire process a smooth and efficient one. Paulo’s company at 561-449-6635.

Arts Garage in Delray Beach presents a night of rousing and beautiful classics with Ann Hampton Callaway. She covers hits from legendary songwriters like Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and more. Join the unforgettable journey on Friday & Saturday, December 8 & 9, at 8 pm.

The George Snow Scholarship Fund invites you to the 34th Annual Golf Classic, presented by the Steve Bagdan Charitable Foundation, on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Boca West Country Club. Registration, Lunch, and Range will open at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause.

Boca Toy Drive is making a spirited comeback! Join us for a heartwarming kickoff party at Hooters in Boca Raton on October 25th at 6 pm. Let’s come together to bring joy to children during the holiday season.

Save the dates from October 19 to November 12, 2023, for the critically acclaimed musical tribute to Irving Berlin, featuring beloved songs such as “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything You Can Do,” and “God Bless America.” Conceived by Ray Roderick and Michael Berkeley, this show captures the American spirit and shares touching stories that connect us all.

The Boca Raton Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2023 Walk of Recognition inductees, including Mike & Amy Kaz, Len Baker (Posthumous), and the Junior League of Boca Raton. This prestigious award, sponsored by Marta and Jim Batmasian, will be celebrated at the 27th Annual Walk of Recognition Ceremony & Reception on Wednesday, November 8 at 6 p.m. at The Addison, 2 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. Congratulations to the onorees!

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has received a Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council for its excellence in economic development. This recognition is for the Global Ventures program, which has positively impacted over 500,000 residents.

Boca Raton’s version of “Dancing with the Stars” kicked off the 2023 social season with a sold-out and record-breaking fundraiser for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to Danielle Rosse and Brad Winstead, who generated significant scholarship donations during this lively event.

Don’t miss the last chance to race in 2023! Registration is open for the 41st Running, featuring 10km, 5km, Mile, and Little People Races. Join the race on Sunday, December 31st, 2023, and register at runBoca.com.

Be part of the festive season by participating in the Street or Boat Parade in Boca Raton. Entry into both parades is FREE, and boaters have a chance to win a $1,000 prize in each size category. The Street Parade takes place on Wed, Dec 6, with the deadline to apply on Nov. 3. For the Boat Parade on Sat, Dec 16, the deadline to apply is Nov. 21. Sign up now at www.myboca.us and light up the City’s waterways and streets.

Multi Rotary Clubs Event

Save the date for a special event brought to you by multiple Rotary Clubs! Join us at Sugar Sand Park in December on the 10th for a day filled with community spirit and goodwill. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) receives international recognition for its groundbreaking public-private partnership project, “The Heart of Boynton Village Apartments & Shops.” This

prestigious award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) acknowledges the BBCRA’s exceptional achievement in addressing affordable housing, economic revitalization, and community empowerment.

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Season of Dance will feature concert dance at its finest, from the unparalleled beauty of classical ballet to the innovative choreography of contemporary dance. This season’s performances will

spotlight guest artists from professional companies across the country alongside a talented cast of local dancers. Individual tickets for these performances will be available at BBT’s website starting September 15, 2023.

Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s Excellence Award

Ann Hampton Callaway Sings The Seventies

I Love a Piano” at the Wick Theatre

Holiday Street and Boat Parades

34th Annual Golf Classic

Boca’s Ballroom Battle

2023 Walk of Recognition

Boca Toy Drive Kickoff Party

41st Running - runBoca

Office Relocation Announcement

The Boca Raton Historical Society Announces 2023 Walk of Recognition Inductees

Ceremony & Reception Set for November 8th at The Addison

Boca Raton, FL – The Boca Raton Historical Society announced the 2023 Walk of Recognition inductees. This honor goes to individuals and organizations that have “served for the interest of our community and have enriched the lives of the citizens of Boca Raton.” The award also recognizes deceased individuals on the Wall of Honor, who were committed to building a more vibrant Boca.

The 2023 Walk of Recognition inductees include:

Mike & Amy Kazma – Mike and Amy Kazma’s contributions have left an indelible mark on Boca Raton. Their dedication to empowering youth through education, preserving the community’s heritage, and fostering volunteerism has created a legacy of positive impact that will continue to shape the community’s development for years to come. Their example of civic leadership serves as an inspiration for others to follow, ultimately creating a stronger and more vibrant Boca.

Junior League of Boca Raton – The Junior League of Boca Raton is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League of Boca Raton

was founded in 1971 as the Junior Service League and has become an organization of over 500 women who work to improve the lives of the citizens of the greater Boca Raton area, through service projects, volunteer training, and advocacy.

Len Baker (Posthumous) – In addition to being the Office Manager at Florida Atlantic University for more than 22 years, Len Baker was a passionate force in the community. Most notably, she founded Allen’s Place, the Pearl City Community Garden, where she worked as part of the team on-hand to support the afterschool program. She was an advisor and gardener, who prepared fresh produce for the kids to eat right after harvesting. She was an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, was on the board of D.I.S.C. of Pearl City, and was a fervent advocate in urging people to register to vote locally and nationally.

The Walk of Recognition is located in the Mizner Plaza at Royal Palm Place; each inductee has a granite star on the Walk and a summary description inside the monument. This prestigious award is sponsored by Marta and Jim Batmasian.

The 27th Annual Walk of Recognition Ceremony & Reception will be held Wednesday, November 8 at 6 p.m. at The Addison, 2 E. Camino Real, in Boca Raton. Tickets are $100 per person and available at www.bocahistory. org.

King Tides Expected

As fall approaches, so do the annual king tides, the highest tides of the year. They typically occur in South Florida from September to December, peaking in October and November, often causing “sunny day flooding” or flooding without rain.

King tides are a natural part of the tide cycle, which means they can be predicted far in advance. However, on the day of the predicted king tides, natural variations in weather may cause more or less flooding than expected. Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s predictions for the Lake Worth tide gauge, the highest tides of 2023 in Palm Beach County will occur on Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2023; Oct. 27 – 31, 2023 and Nov. 26, 2023.

King tide flooding is not guaranteed during these dates, and sunny-day and other types of flooding, such as rainfall-induced flooding or storm surge, may occur outside these dates!

If a property is vulnerable to king tides, please consider the following options:

Have a plan in place to move vehicles to higher ground BEFORE a king tide event.

Keep sandbags on hand.

Consider obtaining an elevation certificate for a finished floor from a licensed surveyor.

Review the flood insurance policy or consider acquiring flood insurance. Make a flood safety plan and review

it with family/friends/co-workers.

See Palm Beach County’s Department of Emergency Management’s Flood Tips website for more information on flood risk and options for reducing the risk of flood damage.

Study the elevation of the areas around a property, and identify alternative routes to avoid driving through deep water during a king tide event. Remove waste carts and recycling bins from the curb as soon as possible when a king tide event is expected.

To protect all loved ones during or after a king tide, please:

Do not walk through flood water if possible. This can be a health and/or safety issue.

If it is necessary to walk through flooded waters, practice good hygiene and wash hands, clothes and pets as soon as possible.

Do not drive through flood waters if possible. This can be dangerous and can damage a vehicle.

Be aware of the new tidal range, and practice safe boating when traveling under a bridge. Check the tides before leaving the dock.

During king tide events, closely monitor trash cans and recycling bins and remove them from the curb as soon as possible when they are emptied. If a property experiences flooding, consider storing containers in a secure location until the next scheduled pick-up day.

Boca Ballet Theatre Presents The 2023-2024 Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Season Of Dance

repertory concert will feature an irresistible blend of exquisite classical and contemporary pieces, offering something for everyone to enjoy as we explore different genres of dance!

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, Sept.

11, 2023

— Boca Ballet Theatre’s 20232024 Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Season of Dance will feature concert dance at its finest, from the unparalleled beauty of classical ballet to the innovative choreography of contemporary dance. BBT’s performances this season will spotlight guest artists from professional companies across the country alongside a talented cast of local dancers!

BBT’s production of the Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation The Nutcracker will take place on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 24-26, 2023, at the Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater. Clara’s dream unfolds as the Nutcracker Prince, Mouse King, and Sugar Plum Fairy all come to life in the sparkle of Co-Artistic Director Dan Guin‘s artistic vision.

On April 20-21, 2024, BBT will present Spring Menagerie. This mixed

BBT will cap off its season with La Sylphide on July 27-28, 2024. One of the oldest ballets still commonly performed, La Sylphide tells the story of an otherworldly creature who bewitches the Scotsman James, causing him to abandon his fiancée Effie and all that he once held dear.

In addition to BBT’s regular season, don’t miss Elizabeth H. Dudley presents Stars of American Ballet, a onenight-only special performance set to take place at FAU’s University Theatre on January 7, 2024. Stars of American Ballet will feature top-notch choreog -

raphy with principal and soloist dancers from professional companies across America!

Individual tickets will be available at https://www.bocaballet.org/season starting September 15, 2023.

Season Tickets are available now! To become a season ticket holder, please contact the Boca Ballet Theatre box office at 561-995-0709 or email Cindy Surman at csurman@bocaballet.org.

Three Siblings Overcome Addiction Through Hanley Foundation’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program

West Palm Beach, FL

— “If it wasn’t for Hanley Foundation, we’d probably be dead.” A South Florida family attributes their collective recovery to a lifesaving program funded by Hanley Foundation, Florida’s largest provider of grant-funded prevention programs and recovery scholarships.

Alcohol and drugs consumed them. But, through the generosity of Hanley Foundation’s Lifesaver Scholarship program, help was just a phone call away. Today, three siblings, Will (38 years), Brittany (36 years), and Cody (33 years), all live a life of hope and healing after overcoming the disease of addiction. For them, the needsbased scholarship program, which is for people who cannot afford treatment, allowed them to access quality care, improving their well-being while giving them the tools to pursue long-term recovery.

The siblings grew up in Hazelhurst, a small town in southern Georgia with a population of just 4,000. In the rural environment, without much to do or look forward to, the siblings turned to drugs. Sadly, their substance use was heightened by the death of their parents, who they lost in 2018 and 2020.

Their experience with the Hanley Foundation began with Brittany. “My journey started in October 2020,” she said. “I was in my fourth detox for that year.” The first three times, she inevitably returned home to the toxic environment that controlled her life.

But the fourth time was different. Brittany met a woman in detox who was headed to South Florida to continue her treatment. Brittany desperately wanted the same opportunity but had difficulty finding a treatment center that would accept her. “There was this lady at the rehab – I don’t remember who she was – maybe my guardian angel?” She gave Brittany the phone number for a man named Turner Benoit at Hanley Foundation.

“Where we’re from, people don’t just give you a scholarship for rehab,” she said. Brittany called Benoit, Hanley Foundation’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, and after hearing her story, he agreed to give her a scholarship for treatment.

Brittany traveled to South Florida to begin her treatment, and after completing 30 days in rehabilitation, she moved to a sober living house. The treatment program, and her own per-

severance, helped Brittany start her recovery journey. Unfortunately, her two brothers were still fighting their own battles with addiction.

Cody noticed how far his sister had come and reached out to ask for her help. Brittany contacted Hanley once more, and they helped her younger brother receive treatment.

After experiencing real recovery for the first time in their lives, Brittany and Cody desperately wanted to help their eldest brother, Will, get the life-changing treatment he needed too. “Brittany and Cody reached out to me, and somehow got me an airplane ticket to South Florida,” said Will. He was able to follow in his siblings’ footsteps with treatment and sober living, again with help from Hanley’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program.

Will relapsed once, but with support from his siblings, and the wisdom he gained from going through the treatment process, he was able to get back on his feet. Will looks at his setback as just a restart. “I’m at 11 ½ months sober, and I’m starting over. But, I know I can do this. I’m working for a great company, my boss is helping in my recovery, and I just got my driver’s license back and bought a car.”

Today, all three siblings are sober and working. Will and Cody proudly say they vote. Cody celebrated a year of recovery this past June. Brittany was able to regain custody of her daughter, buy a new car, and she continues to share her story and support others struggling with addiction. She is looking forward to celebrating three years of recovery in October.

Benoit credits Brittany’s resilience and fortitude for her family’s rebirth. “They just needed someone to believe in them,” he said. “Family bonds can sometimes be stronger than addiction. From here it’s up to them.”

In the last five years, Hanley Foundation has helped over 1,200 people get treatment through its Lifesaver Scholarship Program. If you or someone you know sincerely wants help but can’t afford treatment, call 561-268-2355.

Alastair Willis, Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor

Hina Khuong-Huu © Todd Rosenberg

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Announces October Happenings

and under) for all visitors from 10 am to 4 pm. A free children’s craft activity at 2 p.m. will feature artist Michelle Sherman, author of I Heard You Can Draw: A Story for Class Artists Everywhere, who will teach how to make a simple animation with two frames.

Thursday, October 12, 6 pm to 8 pm

Summer Sips & Sounds

Music of the 1990s (1890s)

A Thursday evening concert featuring ‘The Music of the 1990s’ will kickoff with a cocktail reception at 6 pm followed by the performance starting at 6:45 pm. In 1896, a new town called Boca Raton was established on Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway, and the pioneers brought phonographs with them so they could enjoy a little ragtime, the pop music of the period. Tickets are $40 per person at www. bocahistory.org.

Wednesday, October 18, at 6 pm

Town Hall Talk

students, politicians, and just plain folks who post their stories and images about Florida history. Davies will share images and stories from the new book he co-authored with McGinness, “Florida: A History in Pictures,” featuring over 130 seldom seen photographs revealing the fascinating history of the Sunshine State. Town Hall Talk starts at 6 pm with check-in and refreshments, and the lecture begins at 6:30 pm. FREE for BRHS members, $10 for guests.

Currently on Exhibition

BLACK PEARLS:

The Story of Pearl City

Boca Raton’s Historic Black Community

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (Sep-

tember 26, 2023) – The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM), 71 North Federal Highway, today announced a trio of events in October.

Saturday, October 7, 10 am to 4 pm

FREE Fun Saturday

On the first Saturday of the month, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum offers FREE Fun Saturday, waiving the regular admission fee ($12 adults, $8 students and seniors, free for members and children 4 years old

Florida: A History in Pictures, Featuring Jeff Davies

Jeff Davies is a native Floridian with a love of history. Many years ago, he formed a Facebook group, together with Mike McGinness, for people with similar interests – today there are over 218,000 members including scholars,

Assembled by Boca Raton Historical Society Curator Sue Gillis, this exhibit showcases Pearl City, Boca Raton’s oldest neighborhood and its only historically black community, and features Black Pearls, portraits of Pearl City residents by artist Reginal Cunningham on loan from the Boca Raton Museum of Art. These portraits are supplemented by more photographs and memorabilia of Pearl City from the collections of the Boca Raton Historical Society, plus a portable display kiosk.

Arts Garage in Delray Beach to Launch New Theatre Season

(Delray Beach, FL – September 28, 2023) Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced the nonprofit organization is launching a new theatre season with another thought-provoking, community driven, and socially relevant production from a contemporary cutting-edge playwright.

November 5 (Sunday) at 7 pm

A Mile in My Shoes

Written by and starring Kathryn Taylor

Smith

Presented in collaboration with the Delray Beach Initiative to End Homelessness, A Mile in My Shoes is a mix of poetry, drama and comedy in “consciousness raising theatre,” inspired by the playwright’s research and personal interviews with past and present members of the homeless community in LA, as well as those who advocate for them

Masterfully directed by Zadia Ife, the one-woman play follows “Ester”, an omniscient shoe whisperer as she walks through a day in her life on Skid Row connecting with a transgender teen, a young mom, a mentally ill substance abuser, a high school valedictorian, a police officer, and a variety of concerned citizens at a city council meeting.

Raw, uncensored, and unapologet-

ic, A Mile in My Shoes compels people to do more, do better, and act kinder to the homeless, all under the rubric of “There but for the grace of God, go I.”

Special Notes:

+ During the show, guests are encouraged to bring shoes and toiletry items that not only serve as set pieces for the show but are later donated to the homeless. In addition, audience members are encouraged to bring a donation of NEW men’s underwear to be collected that night by the InterFaith Committee.

+ The performance will be followed by a brief presentation from and Q&A with Ariana Cianco, Service Population Advocate for the Delray Beach Police Department; Ezra Krieg, Chair of the Delray Beach Initiative to End Homelessness; and playwright Kathryn Taylor Smith.

+ Relevant community service organizations will have information tables set-up in Arts Garage that evening.

How to Purchase Tickets to A Mile in My Shoes:

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by calling 561.450.6357 or by going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.

COLUMNIST

FLORIDA’S HIDDEN GEMS

By: Kartik Krishnaiyer

Florida’s Original Camino Real

Boca Raton’s Camino Real, a main road through the city, isn’t the first road named that in Florida.

In fact, the first road named that was an important link in colonial Florida. The road linked Florida’s capital and Catholic missions that were thriving in during the 1600’s.

The Road

The El Camino Real connected St Augustine with the settlements and missions to the west. The road ran roughly to the area where modern-day Tallahassee is. By 1640, the road contained over two dozen towns or Catholic missions along its path.

Following English Privateer Robert Searle’s 1668 sack of St Augustine and the founding of Charles Town in South Carolina, the Spanish crown aimed to improve and finish the road. The Crown saw this road as an important link to protect St Augustine and the missions from further encroachment.

Throughout the 1680’s work continued though the road was never fully completed. Although not fully complete, El Camino Real provided the outlet for trade and movement of goods throughout Spain’s Florida settlement.

History of Missions

Spanish Catholic missions in Florida began as early as 1569, just four years after the founding of St Augustine. The missions were staffed by Jesuits. By the mid 1600’s Spain had as many as 50

missions in Florida (including territory claimed by Spain which is now in Georgia). These missions, which were connected by the El Camino Real represented the first attempts at permanent settlements mixing Europeans and natives in Florida.

The End of the Missions

During the 1680’s English pirates regularly raided Spanish ships off the coast of Florida and raided missions in Florida with its native American allies. In 1682, pirates raided the ship of provisions coming from Mexico to St Augustine, leaving the town in crisis. Pirates even raided inland Spanish missions using the Suwannee and Apalachicola Rivers as highways into the heart of Florida. In 1693, English-backed Native Americans burnt a Spanish mission near the Suwannee River and enslaved its residents.

The thriving mission culture of the early-mid 1600’s was already beginning to collapse when tensions spilled over into war between England and Spain in 1702. In 1659, a Measles epidemic brought the population of Florida down toward 20,000. This was significantly lower than the population had been in the 1630’s. By 1700, many missions and towns in Florida had already been abandoned.

Today’s Camino Real that cuts through the heart of Boca Raton pays homage to those colonial beginnings.

By: Marci Shatzman

Voicemail schmosmail… just text

I hope you’re not still leaving voicemails.

That’s a sure sign of being outdated. Cell phone etiquette demands texting.

Most people still have, and some still use voicemail, but it’s considered antiquated. Like having an answering machine on a landline to leave a message.

Anyone with grandchildren under 30 has known for ages that to reach them by phone and expect an answer, you have to text.

Now that even extends to business transactions. I just texted Jet Blue for questions on booking a trip, or I’d have to wait forever for a callback from a customer service rep.

Texting means you’re required to use the accepted abbreviations; Merriam-Webster lists 93. Not to mention having good enough eyesight to type your message on the screen of a 6-inch

cell phone.

Texting used to be expensive. But now you can buy a plan that includes talk, text and data. I’d call your carrier to make sure your texts are secure, not public fodder that anyone can hack.

This is all part of the new normal for acceptable cell phone behavior. Don’t expect phone calls either, especially if you’re under a certain age.

People don’t use their phones to talk to each other anymore. But they’re on them constantly. Have you noticed they don’t even look up when they’re crossing the street? Texting while driving may be illegal in some states, but I don’t see that behavior changing, either. Do you?

I’m not a prisoner of my cell phone. If I’m available when it rings, I answer it. I didn’t sync it to my car, and I don’t intend to. And when I return a call now, I never leave a voicemail.

Red Cross Prepare for Worsening Extreme Weather During National Preparedness Month

Red Cross responds to nearly twice as many large disasters in U.S. as a decade ago; South Florida at risk for hurricanes, floods and extreme heat

Boca Raton, FL – During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross South Florida Region urges everyone to prepare for worsening extreme weather affecting South Florida, which has experienced historic flooding, Category 5 Hurricane Ian and extreme heat.

Severe weather like this is part of a worsening national trend in which the American Red Cross has responded to nearly twice as many large disasters across the country as it did a decade ago.

As rapidly intensifying, weather-related events pose serious challenges to its humanitarian work and the people it serves, the Red Cross has announced an ambitious national plan to take urgent action. With more climate-driven disasters upending lives and devastating communities, the organization is racing to adapt its services and grow its disaster response capacity across the country, while also funding new international programs on climate response and preparedness, as well as minimizing its own environmental footprint.

Here in South Florida, this includes recruiting and training more volunteers to respond to disasters locally and across the country and advancing community partnerships through a special disaster resilience program.

“As the frequency and intensity of extreme weather grows, more people need help more often,” said Monica Rusconi, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red Cross South Florida Re-

gion. “Yet as fast as our volunteers are working to help, the needs are escalating faster. That’s why it’s critical to not only prepare yourself for risks like hurricanes in our community, but to also help families in need — both locally and in other parts of the country. Join us by becoming a volunteer or making a financial donation to support our disaster relief efforts.”

For National Preparedness

Month,take three lifesaving actions — get a kit, make a plan and be informed — to help protect yourself against local emergencies. Follow safety tips now at redcross.org/prepare. You can also deliver relief and care to families facing weather by becoming a Red Cross volunteer at redcross.org/VolunteerToday.

MOUNTING U.S. DISAS -

TER RESPONSES In the first half of 2023 alone, the nation experienced an above-average 15 billion-dollar disasters, including Hurricane Ian. That’s all on top of extreme heat in South Florida and other communities — which have made July the country’s hottest single month on record. What’s more, the U.S. is just now entering its typical peak time for hurricanes with warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea which creates more energy to fuel storm development.

ADAPTING TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS As extreme weather disasters increase, more people need help from the Red Cross in the U.S. Nationwide, the organization is taking bold and thoughtful actions to adapt its services

and grow its capacity by:

Enhancing large-scale disaster response services by bolstering the aid provided in emergency shelters and extending casework support to help people with the most recovery needs.

Expanding financial assistance to help more families with unmet needs and bridge the gap between immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery assistance.

Strengthening local partner networks in targeted areas that face a high risk of extreme weather and existing societal inequities with a focus on increased access to health and mental health services, nutritious food and safe housing for local families. Here in South Florida, Lee County and Sarasota Countyare a part of 15 U.S. communities participating in this innovative Red Cross disaster resilience program to strengthen the capability and capacity of select local partners — both before and after disasters strike.

Growing its disaster workforce — comprised of 90% trained volunteers — to deepen its disaster readiness. This includes fortifying the critical infrastructure and technology that enables 24/7 response to disasters across the country.

SUPPORT OUR DISASTER RELIEF WORK Help people affected by disasters big and small, including climate-driven crises, by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters in the U.S. Visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Wick Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season

The Wick Theatre and Museum Club in Boca Raton is proud to announce the 2023/2024 season, which celebrates the beloved cultural venue’s 10th anniversary. Current subscribers may renew subscriptions today by calling the box office and new subscriptions open April 20, 2023. For more information, please visit www.thewick.org or call 561-995-2333.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating a decade of incredible performances,” said Marilynn A. Wick, Executive Managing Producer. “It’s hard to believe we began this journey ten years ago. Launching a theatre company is never an easy undertaking, but I am proud to say this has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. During this decade, I have been overwhelmed by the love and support of our community. And I am filled with gratitude for all the brilliantly talented artists and stage crew who have brought this vision to life. Here’s to another 10!”

Dates for individual ticket sales will be announced on social media and on the website, and the Museum Club’s new costume exhibition will be announced this summer.

2023/2024 Season:

I Love a Piano

October 19-November 12, 2023

I Love a Piano is the critically acclaimed musical tribute to Irving Berlin, with beloved songs like “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything You Can Do” and “God Bless America.” Conceived by Ray Roderick and Michael Berkeley, the show captures the American spirit and tells the touching stories that connect us all.

Bye Bye Birdie

November 30-December 24, 2023

Bye Bye Birdie is the winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was later made into a popular feature film starring Ann-Margret. With a book by Michael Stewart, music by

Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams, this musical comedy features wellknown songs like “Got a Lot of Living to Do,” “Put on a Happy Face,” “Kids” and more. This show is a loving poke at family values and the never-ending generation gap.

Fiddler on the Roof

January 11-February 11, 2024

Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Fiddler on the Roof has been an audience favorite since 1964. With a book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, this show features iconic songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and the beloved “If I Were a Rich Man.” The beautiful musical, based on Sholom Aleichem’s collection of short stories entitled Tevye’s Daughters, embodies man’s need for love, freedom, family, and of course, “TRADITION!”

Carousel

February 29-March 24, 2024

Carousel opened on Broadway in 1945 and ran for two years. When it was revived on Broadway in 1994, it won five Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. The show is a Rogers and Hammerstein classic, with iconic songs like “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” “If I Loved You” and the stirring “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” This play tells a beautiful story about the concept of forgiveness.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

April 11-May 5, 2024

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is the critically acclaimed show which opened in London in 1989 and ran for 12 years before opening on Broadway. With foot-stomping Holly-hits like “Everyday,” “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day,” this musical truly depicts the man who was indeed a legend in rock ‘n’ roll history.

The Wick Theater is located at 7901 N. Federal Highway. Boca Raton, Florida 33487

NSAL of Florida Appoints Kirsten Stephenson as New President

community. During my tenure, I am determined to enhance NSAL’s impact by expanding our support base while developing exciting new platforms to showcase our brilliant emerging artists.”

Stephenson has always been compelled to support local nonprofits. Her philanthropic career was incubated with the Junior League of Boca Raton where she won the honor of the most volunteer hours as a provisional. Later, she excelled in leadership roles within the organization including serving as Chair of the Florida’s State Public Affairs Committee, VP of Planning, and co-chair of the Women Volunteer of the Year event.

chaired their ‘Meet Your New Downtown’ fundraiser and served as a Vintner Dinner Co-Chair.

The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida (NSAL) is delighted to announce that Kirsten Stephenson will serve as the new president of the nonprofit, which provides emerging artists, in multiple disciplines, with scholarships and competitions. Stephenson is well-known in the South Florida philanthropic community for her exceptional leadership and innovative fundraising initiatives. She has served NSAL as an executive board member for many years, providing the organization with

events including the 2022 Star Maker Awards Gala. The Boca Raton-based nonprofit has been supporting young local artists for over 40 years and is a chapter of the national organization, which was formed in 1943. To learn more visit www.nsalflorida.org.

“I am thrilled to lead this incredible organization,” stated Stephenson. “Having served NSAL in many capacities, I’ve had the privilege to witness the enormous impact our support provides for the magnificent young talent in our

Season of 2023-2024

In 2022, Stephenson finished a twoyear term as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Boca Raton Historical Society and Schmidt Museum, leading the board through major milestones including a new, fully interactive and state-of-the art award winning museum, new branding, and a new website. In addition, she has served as Investment Committee Chair at the museum, helping to oversee a multimillion-dollar endowment and assisting in choosing a professional financial company to safely maintain investments. She also

During her time on NSAL’s board, she brainstormed, created, and implemented a pilot chapter at the high school level that encouraged and rewarded students in the arts, resulting in the first ever national high school pilot project eagerly watched by the national organization. She mentored this group of students the first year, and true to form, her daughter served as co-president of this group of students. This grew into four high schools in both Broward and Palm Beach counties, earning her the nomination from the National Society of Arts and Letters as their 2016 Woman Volunteer of the Year nominee. She went on to co-chair the 2022 Star Makers Awards Gala and has hosted many NSAL events in her home and has heavily recruited for the organization.

As president of NSAL of Florida, she will be working with board members to secure donations, manage competitions, and host the organization’s signature event, The Star Maker Awards, which is scheduled for March 26, 2024.

Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation’s

The Nutcracker

November 24, 25 & 26, 2023

Boca Ballet Theatre continues to captivate its audiences with its beloved version of this holiday classic.

Spring Menagerie

April 20 & 21, 2024

This repertory concert will feature an interesting blend of classical and contemporary pieces. This concert will offer something for everyone to enjoy!

La Sylphide

July 27 & 28, 2024

In La Sylphide, one of the oldest ballets still commonly performed, an otherworldly creature, the Sylph, bewitches the Scotsman James causing him to abandon his fiancée Effie and all that he once held dear.

Special Event - One Night Only!

Elizabet H. Dudley presents Stars of American Ballet

January 7, 2024

Daniel Ulbricht, New York City Ballet principal dancer brings his troupe of ballet stars to Boca Raton.

Vegso Family Foundation Irvin Stern Foundation

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation

Kettering Family Foundation

The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation presents

Artistic Directors: Dan Guin & Jane Tyree

Photos by Sylvia Pangaro and Cecilia Chinchilla

5 Facts About NTM Lung Disease

(StatePoint) Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease is a serious condition that can cause permanent lung damage, even if you have no symptoms.

More than 86,000 people are likely living with NTM lung disease in the United States, and rates appear to be increasing, especially among women and older age groups.

The American Lung Association, with support from Insmed, is sharing five fast facts to help you better understand this progressive disease:

Treatments vary. How NTM is treated depends on the type of organism causing the infection, the severity of symptoms and your health history. Treatment of NTM lung disease varies from person to person and can last for a prolonged period of time.

Current guidelines. The progress of treatment will be monitored by collecting sputum samples. Once achieving a negative sputum culture, the 2020 NTM Guidelines recommend continuing your treatment regimen for 12 months post culture

conversion. Because NTM lung disease can be challenging to clear from the body, it’s a good idea to seek care from a pulmonologist or infectious disease specialist that specializes in NTM lung disease.

Side effects. Some of the medications you may be prescribed may

cause side effects. It is important to talk to your healthcare provider about possible side effects and how to manage them.

Clinical trials. There are clinical trials available for those living with NTM lung disease. Participating in a clinical trial supports medical ad -

vances and can help you access treatments. See if one is right for you. Finding support. Having the right support while treating your NTM lung disease may help you follow your treatment plan. The Lung Association recommends patients and caregivers join the Living with Lung Disease Support Community to connect with others facing this disease. You can also ask your healthcare provider about lung disease support groups in your area, or look online for a Better Breathers Club near you. To talk to a trained respiratory professional who can help answer your questions and connect you with support, call the Lung Association’s Lung Helpline at 1-800-LUNGUSA. For more information about NTM and lung health, visit lung. org.

Everyone inhales NTM into their lungs as part of daily life. Unfortunately for some, this exposure can result in infection. Having the facts and tools you need to understand NTM lung disease can help you get the support you need.

Research Finds Most People Feel ‘Overwhelmed’ by Family’s Mess at Home

(StatePoint) While finances are a main topic that families fight over, a new survey discovers that cleaning and organizing also top the list.

According to the survey, which was conducted by Duck brand, 76% of people feel “overwhelmed” by their family members’ messes. In fact, the research finds that messiness impacts relationships between family members: 46% of people say it causes “tension” between them; 35% say it causes arguments; and 33% say it is a “source of stress on a daily basis.”

Knowing that disorganization impacts relationships, the survey aims to shed light on the source of the stress, as well as pet peeves families have when cleaning and organizing:

Arguments about tidying up may happen frequently because 74% of people say they have a different idea of what “clean and organized” is compared to other members of their household. Additionally, 44% say “cleaning and organizing frequency”

is the most difficult task for their family to agree on.

Survey respondents say their top peeves about their family’s cleaning and organizing style is they procrastinate (56%) and they don’t like to clean/organize themselves at all (36%). According to 48% of survey respondents, another big annoyance is having to frequently remind other people in the home to pick up their belongings. When they don’t clean up after themselves, most (58%) say

it makes them feel annoyed and some say they feel angry/frustrated (29%).

Clutter in the living room is the “most annoying mess” that family members make on a regular basis, followed by not wiping up spills in the kitchen or fridge (45%), according to the results.

Although there is a lot to disagree about when it comes to clutter, there is one thing families are aligned on: 85% believe “living in a tidy home leads to more harmony

among household members.” Duck brand offers simple solutions for a happier, more efficient home: Install EasyMounts Interior Drywall J Hook in the hall closet, entryway or garage to encourage family members to keep bags, hats and toys off the floor. If the kitchen is a messy hotspot, place Clear Classic EasyLiner Brand Shelf Liner in the fridge to cut down on sticky spills.

For expert tips and ideas on how to use EasyMounts and EasyLiner around the house, visit Duck brand. “Families are constantly on the go, so it is hard to keep up with daily tasks around the house,” says Angee Mantell, Insights & Innovation product manager at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, the company that markets the Duck brand. “Implementing a few simple solutions can help teach tidy habits and encourage everyone at home to play their part in making spaces neat and clutter-free.”

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OBITUARY

William Joseph (“Bill”) Bean, MD

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seph (“Bill”) Bean, MD, aged 97, died peacefully in his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, amidst four generations of family, following a gradual decline in health over several months. Dr. Bean was born on October 26, 1925 to John Russell and Marjorie Kaden Bean in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Dr. Bean was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Marjorie Hanson Bean, his sister Natalie MacFarland, and his first son Bill. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Haver, by six of his seven children (Jim, Thom, Carol, Phyllis, Barbara, and Marilyn), and by 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He lost his oldest son, Bill, in a tragic automobile accident in 1965. He attended Newcomerstown High School, graduating in 1943, and matriculated for over a year at Parks Air College before enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps in April 1944. After a year of aviation combat training in the U.S., he was deployed as a Boeing B-29 gunner and aircraft computer repair sergeant to Saipan in the Pacific theater in early August 1945, just as the conflict with Japan was drawing to an end. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Ar-

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my in 1946 during the postwar demobilization.

Bill Bean married his high school sweetheart Marjorie Louise Hanson on June 12, 1945, in a ceremony in Miami Florida at the home of his maternal grandparents, Jacob Maurice (“Jack”) and Mae Cohen Kaden, 2 months before completing his combat training and deployment to the Pacific theater of war. He returned to Newcomerstown, Ohio in May 1946, where he lived with Marjorie and worked for 7 years in retail sales at the Baltimore Clothing Store owned by his father, J. Russell Bean. In 1953, in quest of a more challenging career, he moved with his wife, Marjorie, and 4 children to South Miami, Florida where he soon enrolled in college at the University of Miami and received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in less than 3 years while working nights and weekends to support his family. In 1956 the family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he completed medical training at the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1960, while Marjorie Bean completed her undergraduate education and received a Masters’ degree in mathematics. After a one-year rotating internship at Mobile General Hospital in Alabama, Dr. Bean returned to the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans for study and training in radiology at Charity Hospital. He completed his radiology residency training in 1964.

Dr. Bean practiced as a radiologist for 28 years. He served on the Radiology staff at Southern Baptist Hospital

in New Orleans from 1964 until 1971, after which he took charge of the Department of Radiology at the recently established East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana. In 1979 he moved with his family back to Florida to live in Palm Beach Gardens and serve as Chairman of the Department of Radiology at the newly opened Jupiter Medical Center. In 1992 he was elected to serve as the District Governor for the Rotary Club’s District #6930, comprised of the counties surrounding Jupiter, Florida, an obligation that coincided with his retirement from the Jupiter Medical Center practice. He found great satisfaction in his Rotary experience and chaired several committees while serving in several voluntary positions for the Rotary for the next 18 years. He continued periodic radiology practice by accepting occasional locum tenens assignments at various hospitals located around the country, where his children had settled. During his medical career he published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and did front-line medical pioneering work by introducing several new radiological procedures into his region of practice, including extraction of kidney stones, retrieval of gall stones retained in the bile duct after surgery, treatment of kidney and liver cysts, bronchial brushing for diagnosis of lung cancer, and ultrasonic diagnostic techniques. He received the Tulane University Medical Alumni Association’s C.D. Taylor Award in 2019 in recognition of his exemplary service to his community.

Dr. Bean loved flying airplanes. Af-

ter completing medical training, he owned fixed-wing Piper and Cessna aircraft and flew whenever possible for 40 years, with his wife Marjorie, also a licensed pilot, sharing flight responsibilities. At 80 years of age, he sold his final aircraft, a 6 seat Piper Cherokee Saratoga.

Dr. Bean was devoted to his family and ensured that each of his 6 surviving children had the best possible opportunity to enjoy and succeed in life. During his final 14 years he shared his home with his grandson Thomas Bean’s family, including 3 great-grandchildren growing up inside the home. He had a disciplined mind, a clear moral beacon, a commanding self-reliance, a confidence that he could accomplish any task or challenge he undertook, and a seriousness balanced by an irrepressible sense of humor. Dr. Bean was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in North Palm Beach, where he and his wife Marjorie found peace of mind and fellowship.

A wake will be held in Jupiter at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Home on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 4-6 pm. A funeral service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11 am.

A second funeral service will be held for Dr. Bean at 11 am on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Addy Funeral Home, 406 W. State St. in Newcomerstown, Ohio. He will be buried alongside family members in the West Lawn Cemetery near Newcomerstown.

Boca’s own PGA Champion previews upcoming TimberTech Championship here

By Marci Shatzman

Nothing’s better than playing at home,” two-time PGA Masters winner Bernhard Langer said via video about headlining the field as the twice defending winner of the TimberTech Championship. Play is Nov. 3 through 5.

The only PGA golf tournament in Palm Beach County, TimberTech opens Oct. 30 with women’s and men’s proams.

“We’ve lived here for almost 40 years,” Langer, 66, added about raising his family in Boca Raton and returning to play at the newly reconfigured Old Course at Broken Sound. “I believe many of my friends will come out and cheer me on.”

Redesigned by Rees Jones, the 72par course reopened in March and will be new to TimberTech players. “I’m going to play rounds on the golf course in

advance,” Langer said.

Appearing in person, fellow pro-golfer on PGA’s CHAMPIONS Tour of golfers age 50 and older, Brett Quigley gently teased Langer about this age and called him an “inspiration,” citing his longevity and work ethic. “His short game is phenomenal.”

“I haven’t changed my swing in 10 to 12 years,” Langer said.

“It’s great to be back at the Old Course at Broken Sound,” tournament co-executive director Ken Kennerly said to applause at the Old Course Clubhouse. Last year’s tournament was held on the golf course at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.

Kennerly thanked the city as “our second largest sponsor.”

“We understand what an economic driver this is for our city,” Mayor Scott Singer said in his remarks.

The TimberTech Championship is

the middle event in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, with the top 54 players eligible. Also expected at Broken Sound are fellow Hall of Famers Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Colin Montgomerie; reigning Charles Schwab Cup champion Steven Alker, the 2021 TimberTech Championship winner; and former major champions Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke (the 2020 champ), David Toms, Justin Leonard, Stewart Cink, Y.E. Yang, Mike Weir, Lee Janzen and Vijay Singh.

For the third consecutive year, the TimberTech Championship will be a certified zero waste event, meaning all waste from the tournament week will be recycled, repurposed, reused, composted or donated – the first and only event with this commitment on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, noted Amanda Cimaglia, vice president, ESG and Corporate Affairs, AZEK –

TimberTech.

Mark Larkin, president of Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, TimberTech’s charity partner, thanked the organizers for their recent $400,000 donation.

Volunteers are needed, speakers said, and hospitality packages are available for areas behind the 16th and 18th greens. General admission tickets are $25 per day with frontline workers and all active, retired, reserve, and National Guard military members eligible for complimentary grounds tickets upon presenting valid identification. Patrons can purchase upgraded tickets for the Corona Terrace and the Retreat at 18. For tournament, ticket opportunities and pro-am availability, visit www. TimberTechChampionship.com or call 561-241-4653.