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Delray Beach Resident Rick Rothman was Selected by USA Track & Field

Rothman was selected to serve as Head Men’s Coach on USATF’s World Cross Country staff, taking place in Belgrade, Serbia on March 30, 2024. In this role, he will play a key leading the Open Men’s team to their best performance.

Rick Rothman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Team USATF Staff. As Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach at Spanish River High School from 1983-2013 he led the girls Cross Country team to seven state championships...

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15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash For People With Disabilities Welcomes Back Singer Kendra Erika

Nation’s largest, FREE, one-day event for people with disabilities–both seen and unseen– returns to Boca Raton on March 2, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. – January 31, 2024 – The 15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen – will again welcome back families who love the beach, boat rides and great musical entertainment. Presented by the American Disabilities Foundation (ADF), the Bash returns to Boca Raton’s Spanish River Park, which is conveniently located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to give guests easy access to the beach and free boat rides.

Always a highlight is the free boat rides, safely held by volunteer boat captains who donate their vessels for a day of fun...

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The Rotary Club of Boca Raton presents the 20th annual “Future Stars” performing arts competition

Q&A With Actor/Comedian Tim Meadows Coming to Boca

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70. Sir George Ivan Morrison’s stage name

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Boca Raton Interfaith Youth Association (BRIYA) Commemorates

Holocaust Remembrance Day with Impactful Visit to Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach

Boca Raton, Fla. (February 23, 2024)

– Twenty members of the Boca Raton Interfaith Youth Organization (BRIYA), a teen association made up of students from a variety of religious backgrounds and inspired by the adult Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association (BRICA), visited the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach earlier this week. The participating students were from various religious institutions, including B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, and others. BRICA is comprised of interfaith leaders and community members from a variety of religious traditions – including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and more – in Boca Raton.

The group’s outing to the Holocaust Memorial, which was led by Cathy Berkowitz, Education Director of the Mirochnick Religious School at B’nai Torah Congregation, and Gena Vallee, Director of Outreach and Pastoral Support of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, is a testament to the power of remembrance and cross-cultural understanding. Funded by the Schertz Education Fund, the excursion provided an opportunity for BRIYA teens to meaningfully engage in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an international memorial day each January 27 that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, while learning amongst their peers.

“We unfortunately live in a world where people are quick to judge those who they don’t understand,” said Cathy Berkowitz, Education Director of B’nai Torah Congregation. “Through BRIYA, we are encouraging young people to take

the time to learn about each other’s religions while teaching the next generation about atrocities that took place during the Holocaust so that they will never be repeated.”

Students also had the opportunity to meet with a Holocaust survivor, who generously shared her story, and provided a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving history and bearing witness to the resilience of the human spirit. Guided by Holocaust Educator Jack Rosenbaum through the Holocaust Memorial, the group also gained valuable insights into the memorial’s significance, navigating it with reverence and understanding.

Following the visit, the teens gathered for lunch at a vegan restaurant, where they shared a meal while engaging in a discussion about dietary restrictions observed by various religions. Finally, the day concluded with a serene stroll along the boardwalk, providing an oppor-

tunity for reflection on the experiences shared and the lessons learned. According to Berkowitz, the impact of the outing was palpable on the teens, leaving a lasting impression and reinforcing BRIYA’s mission of working towards longterm peace through action.

B’nai Torah Congregation Rabbi David Steinhardt, who is one of the founders of BRICA, first brought the idea of a youth organization to his fellow BRICA members after realizing how powerful the group’s connection was. “Providing a venue and an opportunity to youth who are active in their parishes, congregations or the mosque, allows them to view the world and others through a more sensitive lens,” Rabbi Steinhardt said. “The members of BRICA have brought this program to their respective communities, and specifically the youth, and the work has been enthusiastically carried forward. I am confident each and every participant has been enriched by this experience.”

To learn more about B’nai Torah Congregation and its interfaith programs go to https://www.btcboca.org/ interfaith/.

BRIYA, a teen association that was inspired by the adult Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association (BRICA). BRIYA was founded the fall of 2018 under the supervision of Cathy Berkowitz, Education Director of B’nai Torah Congregation and Regena Vallee, Director of Youth Ministry and Outreach of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. The BRIYA Programs focus on tikun olam, Chesed, tzedakah, social action, how we must treat the stranger: You shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the feelings of the stranger, having yourselves been strangers in the land of Egypt. BRIYA is a space where teenagers can take their ideals and hopes and put them into action. Learn more at https:// briyaunited.org.

B’nai Torah Congregation is the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida with over 1,300 membership families. It is a close-knit, multi-generational, modern, and egalitarian synagogue, which offers diverse services, programs of worship, learning, tzedakah, social action, and social activities. B’nai Torah Congregation creates a perfect outlet for arts, culture, and learning, and we are home to several schools of Jewish education. The synagogue, which offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that will enrich the synagogue experience, is a tremendous and vibrant center for tzedakah acts and projects that touch thousands of people. Learn more at https://btcboca.org.

Pickleball Pricing in Boca Raises Issues…and Eyebrows

By: Marci Shatzaman

How much should a public pickleball game cost in the city of Boca Raton?

It depends on existing play in Patch Reef Park, or a new, all-inclusive indoor and outdoor pickleball facility with amenities planned for North Park. Both are under the Greater Boca Beach & Park District, working with the city.

Probable fees for use of Boca Paddle’s planned pickleball center were presented by developer Malcolm Butters and his team at a recent Beach & Park District board meeting.

· Full membership initiation fee $2,000; $149 monthly; booking horizon 14 days; access all hours 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; court pricing indoor $60 per hour or $45 during community hours; outdoor $30 or $20 same as above. Court time allocation 100%.

· Community membership no initiation fee; $49 monthly; booking horizon three days; access to facility 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Court time allocation 30%.

“Pricing is my biggest concern,” said Erin Wright, who chairs the district’s board and has raised keeping the new center affordable and ‘family-friendly’ since the project’s inception.

She took exception to Boca Paddle’s proposed cost of discounted community memberships. “Looks like you guys are more expensive,” in comparison with similar pickleball centers, she said. A $49 per person monthly membership plus $20 per

hour for an outdoor court or $45 per hour indoors, “isn’t affordable for my family. I wanted a facility for normal people who work every day. Honestly, it’s not affordable for the average person,” she said.

Board member Bob Rollins mentioned scholarships, and urged Butters’ group to “continue to look at pricing that will meet the community’s needs as well as yours.”

“The pricing is market competitive, and affordability is relative,” board member Craig Ehrnst said. “Is there some way to offer an affordable feature” suggesting a subsidy.

The district is adding more pickleball courts to their existing 12 public courts in Patch Reef Park that will eventually number 18. “The city makes that possible and more affordable,” Rollins said.

(See Page 27 in The Recreator: Open play for players 18 and older: Level Day Time Beginner Tuesdays a12-4pm Intermediate Fridays 4-9pm Intermediate Sundays 7:30am-12pm Advanced Wednesdays 5-10pm Info: Open play based on your level. Cost: Free for members; Resident: $6, NonResident: $7.50)

Butters will start the new center’s site plan approval and permitting process with the city “in a few weeks” he said at the Feb. 20 meeting. They’re expecting approval by the end of the summer, a go-ahead to start construction “by this time next year,” and a January 2026 opening, he said at an earlier meeting.

15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash For People With Disabilities Welcomes Back Singer Kendra Erika

BOCA RATON, Fla. – January 31,

2024 – The 15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen – will again welcome back families who love the beach, boat rides and great musical entertainment. Presented by the American Disabilities Foundation (ADF), the Bash returns to Boca Raton’s Spanish River Park, which is conveniently located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to give guests easy access to the beach and free boat rides.

Always a highlight is the free boat rides, safely held by volunteer boat captains who donate their vessels for a day of fun. On the other side of the park, special MoBi mats are laid on the sand and assistants are on hand to give everyone access to the water.

The 15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 3001 North Ocean Blvd. (A1A), Boca Raton, FL 33431.

Also returning to the Bash is #1 Billboard recording artist, songwriter and actress Kendra Erika. Erika shared her talent with Bash audiences for multiple years starting in 2012 and is coming back to the stage as a rising star with multiple top ten hits on the Billboard Dance and UK music charts. Tone deaf as a child, she was determined to do the work necessary to overcome this challenge. She spent years in classical training to learn how to sing on akey. Today, her songs are streamed across the globe on Amazon, Spotify, and Apple with hits like, “Self-Control.”

Most recently, Erika, along with Ralph Johnson and Myron McKinley from Earth, Wind and Fire, won the award for Best Producer/Production from the Hollywood Independent Music awards for their remake of Frank Sinatra’s “Witchcraft”. Erika currently splits her time in Los Angeles and South Florida. Other local musical acts are currently in the works.

The 15th Annual Bash will also welcome personality Michele Wright, who will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Wright is the founder of What’s Trending in Palm Beach (@whatstrendingpb), a Lifestyle & Entertainment TV host, and a former local news anchor and NFL cheerleader.

The committee is currently accepting applications for volunteers, sponsors, and vendors at www.BoatingBeachBash.com.

Designed as a Spring Break vacation for all people with disabilities, their family members and supportive caregivers, the Bash has welcomed guests from around the world. It is the only event of its kind, offering complimentary, scheduled boat rides, special access to the beach and ocean with Mobi Mats, a Kids Fun Zone, therapy workshops led by trained specialists, wheelchair yoga, music, costumed dance parties, therapy ponies and dogs, a BBQ lunch, and more. Everything is free and geared toward the guests’ special needs.

ABOUT THE BOATING & BEACH BASH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

The Bash was started in 2009 as an event hosted by the City of Boca Raton Advisory Board for People with Disabilities. The City relinquished the Bash in 2011 to the management of the late Bash Executive Director Jay Van Vechten and his wife, Lowell. Since then,

through community support and donations, the couple and the Bash’s planning committee have pushed the event’s growth beyond wildest expectations. The Bash grew to become the largest, free, wholly disability friendly event in the country with a full schedule of entertainment, recreation, boat rides, beach access, vendors, exhibitions, workshops and food in the nation. It has also become a Spring Break destination event in South Florida. Learn more at www.boatingbeachbash.com

IF YOU GO:

15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

March 2, 2024

Spanish River Park, 3001 North Ocean Blvd. (A1A), Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.BoatingBeachBash.com; 561899-7400

The Bash is the nation’s largest free festival for people with special needs –both seen and unseen – their family members and caregivers. Festivities include boat rides, beach access, sporting events, ponies for petting, costumed action heroes, wheelchair yoga, a Kids Fun Zone, food, music and dance parties. The 2024 Bash will welcome singer, songwriter and actress Kendra Erika and TV personality Michele Wright, who will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

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ROSA CAVALCANTI GABRIELA BARBIERI

“Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones.” Luke 16:10 (GNT)

God uses little things to test your integrity. It’s not just the big things that count—even though that’s what the world wants you to focus on. But the Bible tells us that God is looking at the smallest details of our lives to see if we are faithful to him.

This is true in every area of life, including leadership. We often think it’s the big things in life that create a leader. No! The big crises in life reveal leadership, but leadership is not built in the big things of life. It’s built in the details of life. That’s where integrity shows up—in

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By Rick Warren

The Little Things Count

the stuff that nobody sees, in the stuff behind the scenes, in the small, unseen, unspectacular choices of life where you do the right thing, even though nobody’s ever going to see it.

Faithfulness requires integrity, and God tests your integrity in the little things.

Jesus said, “Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones” (Luke 16:10 GNT). He’s saying your public blessing is determined by your private integrity.

Every time a politician has a scandal, you can always count on that person’s defenders to come out and say, “It real-

ly shouldn’t matter what their private life is like.” Have you ever heard that one?

“It really shouldn’t matter what a person does in their private life. It doesn’t have anything to do with them as leaders.”

It has everything to do with them as leaders! Why? Because if a man lies to his wife, he’ll lie to his constituents. If a woman lies to her best friend, to whom she said, “Till death do us part,” she will cheat on you, voter! Count on it!

My public blessing as a leader comes because of private integrity that nobody ever sees. Your public blessing as a person comes from your private integrity that nobody will ever see. God uses little things to test our integrity. And faithfulness in the small things will lead to blessings in ways only God can provide.

BY ROBERT J. TAMASY

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With what small thing has God entrusted you to complete or manage with integrity?

How do you treat the “small things” and “large things” differently? How does God want you to treat them?

How do you feel about serving without recognition? What does it say about your motivation?

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A Working Career — Time For Many Relationships

Work. Some people love it and can’t get enough of it. Many of those might qualify as workaholics. For others, work is a necessary evil, a means for putting food on the table, putting a roof over our heads, and providing clothing to wear, paying bills, and participating in pursuits that bring happiness. But have you ever considered what a lifetime of work looks like?

Let’s say we engage in a typical, “average” 40-hour work week. Some readers work many more hours than that, but let’s use 40 hours as our point of discussion. This means we will work approximately 2,000 hours over the course of a calendar year. Multiply that by the duration of one’s working life, let’s say 45 years. That amounts to 90,000 hours at work, whether you remain at one company or make multiple job and career changes. That is a lot of time!

A good question to ask ourselves is, “How will I spend that time?” Particularly considering that very few people work

in isolation. Almost all of us work with other people and by necessity must interact with them daily. Which leads us to another question: “How should I deal with those relationships?”

Books have been written on this topic, but it would be good to consider just a few of the many things the Bible has to say about how we are to approach our work, as well as the people we must work with:

Our work should set a positive example. One approach to work is to do the bare minimum required Go to work, get through the day, and go home. But that is hardly the example for others to emulate, especially for those of us who understand we are to work “as for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). To the contrary, we are to pursue our work – wherever God has placed us – as a sacred calling. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).

Our work should be above reproach. We all can probably think of some people who lost our respect in the workplace due to their unacceptable quality of work, unethical behavior, and general failure to make worthwhile contributions to our organization’s productivity and service to customers, suppliers, and their fellow workers. “And work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).

Our work ethic should be exemplary. Diligence and excellence in the work we do speaks volumes about our character, commitment to others, and most important, our determination to serve as “Christ’s ambassadors” (2 Corinthians 5:20). Increasingly it seems people have failed to take pride in their work, as has been the experience of businesses that are struggling to find people willing to work. If they do show up for work, many seem easily distracted rather than focusing on their responsibilities. “Make it your

ambition to lead a quiet life: you should mind your own business” (1 Thessalonians 4:11).

Our work should reflect concern for others. While fulfilling our job assignments and responsibilities, the workplace also can serve as a platform to reflect to others the love of Jesus Christ, showing we care about them and their needs. If we sense a coworker or customer is struggling, that may be an opportunity to show God’s concern and compassion. “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).

© 2024. Robert J. Tamasy has written Marketplace Ambassadors: CBMC’s Continuing Legacy of Evangelism and Discipleship; Business at Its Best: Timeless Wisdom from Proverbs for Today’s Workplace; Pursuing Life With a Shepherd’s Heart, coauthored with Ken Johnson; and The Heart of Mentoring, coauthored with David A. Stoddard. Bob’s biweekly blog is: www.bobtamasy.blogspot.com.

By: Thomas J Madden

Planetary Lifeguard™ Sees Warren Buffett’s Billions

Taming Oil and Gas to be Environmentally Friendlier

Why is Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway so smitten with Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY)?

Planetary Lifeguard™ couldn’t help noticing that on the last day of 2023, Berkshire Hathaway made a significant addition to its holdings in Occidental Petroleum by acquiring 83,858,848 shares at a price of $59.71 per share.

This move increased Berkshire Hathaway’s total share count in OXY to 327,574,652, which now represents a commanding 34.00% of the company. Additionally, Berkshire holds warrants to buy nearly 84 million more shares at an exercise price just under $60 per share.

Planetary Lifeguard™ sees this investment underscoring Warren Buf -

fett’s vision and confidence in Occidental Petroleum’s future.

Buffett’s Big bet on big oil

The billionaire investor said Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub was “running the company the right way.”

For the mighty dividenturist Buffett, the icing on the cake was the company’s declaring a regular quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share on OXY common, a whopping 1,200% increase over prior quarter’s payout of just 1 cent per share.

Then Occidental also announced a $3 billion share repurchase program. Ever since Buffett’s been backing the Berkshire truck up to OXY to fuel up on its stock.

By Marci Shatzman

Why Don’t Bathing Suits Have Sleeves?

My body is falling apart. Is yours?

Everyone thinks I look fine, but only because I’m covering everything.

I never dressed sexy. But I certainly wore sleeveless and showed my knees. Not now. My arms and thighs have elephantitis folds, even though they’re thin.

So, you can imagine how I look in a bathing suit. Coverup city. I even bought “swim dresses.” I’m not the only one hiding in plain sight. They sell out quickly.

I don’t usually go to the beach this time of year, but my New York City niece was visiting. So, we sat on Boca’s South Beach for a half-hour on a beautiful day this week.

Skin is in. So, most young women wore as close as you can get without being arrested for nudity…thongs

and strings. Good for them. I’m an if-you-got-it-flaunt-it feminist. Even at my best I wore a one-piece.

But seeing what older women are wearing on the beach was a learning experience for me. Everything. Some wore a short coverup dress, but most women let it all hang out. Literally.

No one pointed or laughed at them. No one took cell phone photos to post or send to friends and family back home, except to brag that it’s February and they were on the beach.

That doesn’t mean I’m rethinking sleeveless. I transitioned to organza long sleeves, and I own a wardrobe of cardigans and boleros.

But maybe it’s time to stop obsessing about how I look on the beach. Or not. Glad my niece gave me a big straw hat. Hope nobody recognizes me.

Here are the three OXY prospects that excite Buffett the most: OXY’s Carbon Capture Tech, the company’s concentration in the fuel fertile Permian Basin in Texas and its technology boosting well productivity.

Planetary Lifeguard™ particularly likes the way Occidental captures carbon and sees its experience using CO2 injection in its operations placing the company in the forefront of investing in new carbon capture technology.

Previously, Occidental either sourced C02 from others or recovered it from its own operations. But if it can capture carbon dioxide from heavy-emitting third-party operations, it’s a win-win.

Planetary Lifeguard™ applauds management for looking to seize the

opportunity, with seed investments in several carbon-removal and recycling technologies. This year, Occidental will begin construction on its first direct-air capture (DAC) plant in Texas. Occidental has also bought 400 acres of land for several carbon sequestration hubs.

As those projects come online, Occidental stands to collect revenue as well as carbon dioxide removal credits, which it can resell to other industries. The company plans to spend between $200 million and $600 million on carbon sequestration projects this year out of a roughly $5.8 billion 2023 capital budget program.

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Boca Steps Up For Kids Who Take Care Of Others

By Marci Shatzman

Forget about high school sports and extracurricular activities. Who doesn’t want to step up for kids who put their own needs aside to take care of critically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members?

This year’s Hearts & Soles fundraiser, so named to “walk a day in the life of a caregiving youth,” drew major support for founder and president Dr. Connie Siskowski’s American Association for Caregiving Youth. AACY is the only nonprofit in the U.S. to serve this “hidden population.” https://aacy.org/

Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s board chair and mega philanthropist

Christine E. Lynn was among the familiar faces who gathered on the veranda of Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club’s marina before heading inside for the event.

After Siskowski’s welcome, Caregiving Youth sixth-grader Judeline Leconte sang “America the Beautiful” to

open the festivities. Jeff Gordon, the board v.p., interviewed another student who testifi ed how AACY was helping him and his family take care of his grandmother with diabetes. “They found me,” said Leonardo Remis, 15.

Emcee and auctioneer Neil Saffer conducted a live auction and a call for contributions as screens kept a running tab of donations. “Not only is

Connie a CNN Hero, she’s my hero,” Saffer said, referring to her CNN Top 10 in 2012.

Boca’s own sculptor and artist extraordinaire Yaacov Heller told his story about his childhood as a young caregiver. “I was 13…and that had a profound effect on my life,” he said. He and his wife Sue were the event co-chairs.

The musical highlight of the evening was an AACY takeoff on “YMCA,” complete with the familiar hand motions as the crowd moved onto the dance floor.

Siskowski saluted board members, among them Pat Ahern, Althea Largie Ceasor, and Isabel Parrado.

AACY board chair Debralyn Belletieri and her committee with staffer Kristen Cruz put this together. Among the sponsors were the McNally Family Foundation, Pat Moran Family Foundation, Cariloop health and wellness company, AvalonBay Communities, Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith law firm, Yaacov Heller, Strikes Cigar Lounge, Boca West Children’s Foundation, The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation and Kingdom Charitable Trust. John and Arline McNally were honorary chairs.

“See how far this organization has come,” marveled Connie’s husband Gary.

Guatemala-Based Rotary Member

Recognized For Helping To Provide Educational And Vocational Training Services For At-Risk Youth In The Country

Steve Dudenhoefer is one of six Rotary members from around the world to be honored as a Rotary People of Action: Champions of Impact for his collaborative work to create positive, long-term change by helping to provide access to education, vocational training, and more, for at-risk indigenous boys and girls in Guatemala.

For more than 30 years, Ak’ Tenamit—the association Dudenhofer established in Guatemala in partnership with community stakeholders—has assisted in alleviating extreme poverty and helping residents to become self-sufficient via education and vocational training focused on sustainable tourism and community development, access to employment, health care, and more. Rotary grants totaling US$500,000 have helped to fund these efforts, and to date, Ak’Tenamit has served more than 4,000 students and has achieved an 85% employment rate (within Guatemala) for its program graduates.

“After working with many migrant workers as a former business owner in South Florida, I saw how committed they were to providing support to their families back in Guatemala, and I was inspired to relocate to Guatemala to help develop the foundations for economic opportunity within the country,” said Dudenhoefer. “It was a privilege to establish this long-term partnership with the community, and while I continue to serve as a technical adviser—and Rotary continues to support its efforts through funding and on-the ground volunteer support–this initiative remains sustainable because it is now led by the people it serves in Guatemala.”

Rotary members throughout the world are assessing local needs with the

communities they serve, and are connecting with experts, municipalities and partners to help bring measurable and sustainable improvements to help people and communities thrive.

Rotary will showcase all six honorees at the membership service organization’s annual international convention in Singapore, 25-29 May 2024. Each will present how they are collaborating with communities and partners to bring transformative and lasting change by:

Treating children with congenital heart disease in Egypt,

Providing mental health resources to students and their families in India,

Training school counselors to address mental health concerns in Malaysia,

Restoring mangroves in the Philippines,

Preventing and treating pre-cancerous conditions to stop cervical cancer in Guatemala, and

Providing access to education and training for underserved youth to find employment in Guatemala.

“Rotary defines impact as positive, long-term change that strengthens individuals, communities, and systems,” said Rotary International President Gordon McInally. “We are honoring these six Rotary members for helping people to thrive and for building the capacity of communities to lead and further develop these life-changing initiatives in the future.”

Rotary members improve lives and bring lasting change to communities around the world by promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education, saving mothers and children, growing local economies and protecting the environment. Each year, six individuals are honored as People of Action for their leadership and impact. Past honorees have been recognized for their efforts to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion; empower girls; support refugees; and much more.

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Q&A With Actor/Comedian Tim Meadows Coming to Boca

By: Marci Shatzaman

If the name doesn’t ring an immediate bell, you’ll know the face right away.

Actor Tim Meadows is coming to Boca with three fellow comedians for four shows on March 1 and 2 at The Studio at Mizner Park. https://thestu-

dioatmiznerpark.com/

Meadows recently teamed up again with Tina Fey for his recurring “Mean Girls” role as Principal Ron Duvall. He came out of Chicago’s famous improv “Second City” troupe, and he was among the longest-running “Saturday Night Live” cast members for 10 seasons. More recently, he starred in “Poker Face,” Disney+’s “The Mandalorian,” and Comedy Central’s animated series “Digman!”

Q: I just watched a YouTube of your act at a comedy club in New York. Is that what Boca audiences will see?

A: In Boca I’m doing an improv show with three other comedians, Marc Evan Jackson, Brad Morris and Joe Canale. We talk about our day and talk to and take information from the audience. It’s like watching a

play written before your eyes. It’s never the same.

Q: Did your agent let you know you’re likely to find an older Jewish audience in Boca? No offense meant. I’m Jewish and older.

A: I’m divorced, and my ex is Jewish. I have two Jewish kids.

Q: I see you broke your wrist a week before the first “Mean Girls” was shot in 2004. You had to wear a cast, so they wrote it into the script. You just got good press about your reunion with Fey for “Mean Girls: The Musical” movie. Anything you want to say about that?

A: They kept it in as carpel tunnel. Tina thought it funny.

Q: Are you the only one in your

family who’s a performer?

A: I’m the only person in the arts. My goal was to not have to work in a factory in Detroit.

Q: You’re on tour now doing standup and improv. Do you mind being on the road?

A: I’m happy doing what I started to do during the writers’ strike. I have the career I wanted. I have the freedom to hang out with my sons and still shoot shows. I’m doing a Netflix movie now, “Our Little Secret” with Lindsay Lohan.

Q: Have you ever been here before, and do you have any connections in South Florida?

A: No. I was here once at Boca Black Box.

Why You Should Avoid DIY Dental Trends

(StatePoint) DIY activities, like swapping a lighting fi xture or painting your living room, are popular ways to accomplish your to-do list. But as anyone who has tackled too big of a project knows, some jobs are best left to the professionals. That includes your dental health.

You may have already seen DIY

dentistry products, such as at-home whitening kits, mouthguards or teeth aligners. These often guarantee fast, easy ways to solve your oral health issues without the involvement of a dentist or an orthodontist (a dentist who specializes in the bite and alignment of your teeth).

“Dental products are never onesize-fi ts-all,” said American Dental Association (ADA) president, Linda Edgar, D.D.S. “No two mouths are alike, which is why it’s important to work directly with an ADA dentist or orthodontist to determine the precise care that your body needs.”

Skipping the dentist chair and “fi xing” your teeth at home can lead to bigger, sometimes irreversible problems. For some people with more complex dental health needs, using an at-home aligner may cause bone loss, lost teeth, receding gums, bite prob-

lems, jaw pain and other damaging and permanent issues. You might also not be aware of other dental issues that should be addressed before you start moving teeth.

“Patients are understandably drawn to these DIY treatments because they might struggle to fi t a dentist appointment into their schedule or they assume at-home care will cost less,” Dr. Edgar said. “But when these products cause major issues, patients end up spending more time and more money trying to reverse that damage. Instead, trained ADA dentists and orthodontists can talk through patients’ budget concerns and offer them a wider variety of dependable, approved treatment options.”

In between dental checkups, look for products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. These have been independently evaluated by experts and

recognized to be both safe and effective. When you choose one of these options, you can be assured that your care is backed by evidence-based research and generations of scientifi c knowledge.

Whether it’s teeth grinding or a toothache, talk to your dentist before trying to solve your dental problems on your own. A dentist can help you find a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you, monitor your progress and make recommendations on how to manage your oral health outside of the offi ce.

To look for an ADA dentist in your area, visit fi ndadentist.ada.org.

“The ADA’s primary concerns with DIY dentistry are, and always have been, patient safety and quality care,” Dr. Edgar said. “Our job as dentists is to put patient health fi rst.”

How to Prep the Night Before the SAT or ACT Exam

(StatePoint) Taking the SAT or ACT exam is the culmination of months of test-specific preparation, and in truth, years of schooling. While knowing that can feel like a lot of pressure, there are steps you can take the night before the exam to calm your nerves and enter the testing site with confidence:

1. Pack your essentials: Going to

bed knowing you’ve packed everything you need to succeed during the test will help you sleep soundly and make the morning less frenzied. Your packing list should include an official, currently valid photo identification, your admission ticket to the test, No. 2 pencils (be sure they have erasers), a snack and water bottle (staying fueled is essential), a sweater (testing sites are often chilly and being uncomfortable can throw you off your game), and of course, a calculator. The best exam day calculator is one that’s easy to use and has an intuitive icon menu, such as the fx-9750GIII graphing calculator. While you won’t need all of its 2,900 functions during your test, or its programming capabilities, this Casio calculator is a great companion for high school juniors and seniors as it can support high-level STEM learning in the classroom, as well as go into exam mode for use during the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and

other major standardized exams, like AP and SAT subject tests. To familiarize yourself with the calculator and its interface, be sure to use the same calculator for test prep as well.

2. Eat right: Proper nutrition and cognition go hand-in-hand. The night before your exam, fuel yourself with brain foods containing a mix of antioxidants, protein and Omega-3s. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, nuts, beans, whole grains, tofu and lean meats are all great choices. Try to avoid food unfamiliar to you, as you don’t know how it will settle and it could cause a stomachache. You should also forgo overly sugary or processed treats, which can lead to an energy crash. Being thirsty during your test is not only distracting, dehydration can actually impair cognition and brain health. Be sure to drink plenty of water the night before your test to keep the mental juices flowing.

3. Sleep tight: It can be difficult to settle in for a night of sound sleep before an important event. Reduce the chances of tossing and turning by putting down your devices at least an hour before bed, as blue light can suppress melatonin secretion and impact sleep. Instead, read, journal or do another quiet, enjoyable activity. On that note, avoid a last-minute study session or practice exam. The night before the test is not the time to cram. It’s a time to relax so your mind is fresh when it counts. If you do have trouble falling asleep, don’t panic. Resting quietly with your eyes closed can be beneficial too, and may help you doze off eventually.

By checking a few pre-test tasks off your to-do list the night before, you can be fueled, rested and geared up for your college entrance exams.

The Rotary Club of Boca Raton presents the 20th annual “Future Stars” performing arts competition

By Charles Maxwell

Boca Raton, FL – On March 5th, talented middle and high school vocalists and dancers from the Southeast Florida area will assemble at Mizner Park Amphitheatre for an enjoyable evening of music and dance as a part of Festival of the Arts Boca. The event starts at 7pm and is free to the public.

The one-night-only competition is set to showcase the talents of Southeast Florida’s best young performers through a professional, quality production, fostering their growth and appreciation for the arts. The Rotary Club of Boca Raton looks to keep its three-year streak of over 1,000 audience members in attendance.

Dancers on stage at the 2023 Future Stars competition / Photo courtesy of Chris Maners

“We had about 70 singers, dancers and dance groups audition for this year, and we boiled that down to 28 acts,” said Future Stars Co-Chairman Chris Maners on the selection pro-

cess for the competition. “It’s quite the process.”

While some candidates don’t receive the opportunity to perform on March 5th, all auditioners are granted the opportunity to apply for the Rotary Club artistic scholarship, helping them further their education in the arts after graduating high school. “It’s really a community service project,” said Maners.

The show features four judges specializing in the arts and one civilian judge, Palm Beach County prosecutor Dave Aronberg, making his second appearance as a judge for the event. The competition will also include performances from past contestants, including Boca Raton native Victoria Johnson.

For more information about the event and to purchase premium seating, visit the Future Stars website or check out their youtube. All proceeds cover the event’s costs and Boca Raton Rotary Club’s future community projects.

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South Florida History Takes Center Stage at Two New Lecture Series at Old School Square

Delray Beach Historical Society (DBHS) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at FAU are Producing the Lecture Series in Downtown Delray Focusing on Historical Events in South Florida

Delray Beach, Florida (February 20, 2024): The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), which manages and operates Old School Square is proud to host two new lecture series this year at the Vintage Gym at Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach). The lecture series were created by the Delray Beach Historical Society (DBHS) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at FAU. Free parking is available at the Old School Parking Garage, 180 NE 1st St, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Delray Beach Historical Society Heritage Lecture Series Presented by the Colony Hotel & Cabana Club

The Delray Beach Historical Society collects, preserves and shares materials from Delray Beach’s past, so that present and future generations can comprehend more fully their predecessors, their communities and themselves. The Delray Beach Historical Society Heritage Lecture Series is open to the public; membership is not required. Costs are: $10 for DBHS members, $20 for non-members, and FREE for students and teachers.

Wednesday, March 13 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

THE SOUND OF THE SEA: SEASHELLS & THE FATE OF OCEANS

In Partnership with Sandoway Discovery Center, Cynthia Barnett, Senior Lecturer and Environmental Journalist in Residence at UF, will examine the human fascination with seashells and their ancient history as global currency, their use as religious and luxury objects, and the remarkable marine

mollusks that make them. Learn about an aspect of nature and culture long hidden in plain sight. Her book “The Sound of the Sea” will also be highlighted. The book is a stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that “will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the sea, about global history and about environmental crises and preservation.” The New York Times Book Review. Lecture and Book Signing.. OLLI Lecture Series

FAU has been a leader in the field of lifelong learning since 1980 and is the oldest and largest OLLI in the United States. With close to 15,000 program participants, it is recognized nationally for its high-quality offerings and is dedicated to offering intellectually enriching educational experiences to adults of all ages. The OLLI lecture series is open to the public; membership is not required. Costs are as follows: $30 for OLLI members, $35 for non-members, and $35 for all tickets sold at the door. For more information, visit http://olliboca.fau.edu/, call 561-297-3185, or email olliboca@ fau.edu.

Tuesday, March 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

DELRAY BEACH’S DESEGRE-

GATION STORY

This lecture explores the long struggle to desegregate Delray Beach’s famous white sands in the middle of the twentieth century while placing it in the context of Black Floridians’ longer struggle to unseat Jim Crow. James “Bay” McBride drowned on Mother’s Day 1956 while saving his brother from a rip current south of Delray Beach’s municipal beach. McBride and his family lived in Delray but could not use the city’s beach because of the city’s segregation ordinance. McBride was not Delray’s first Black citizen to drown in the rough, unguarded waters south of town, but the community members fought to make sure he’d be the last. This lecture explores the long struggle to desegregate Delray Beach’s famous white sands in the middle of the twentieth century while placing it in the context of Black Floridians’ longer struggle to unseat Jim Crow.

Tuesday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

THE BOOTLEGGING KING: JAMES “CRACKER” JOHNSON

This presentation will focus on the life of James “Cracker” Johnson who was an African American entrepreneur in West Palm Beach during the interwar period. He made his fortune as a bootlegger during the Prohibition era and was the leader of a larger under-

ground bootlegging empire that accumulated wealth and power for Johnson. This presentation will argue that African Americans in WPB during the interwar period found ways to secure economic self-sufficiency in the midst of racial violence and police surveillance.

Tuesday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

HENRY FLAGLER’S DREAM: THE RAILROAD THAT WENT TO SEA

Ever wonder what it would be like to take a train journey over the sea? Henry Flagler’s railroad did just that. Feeney, dressed as a train conductor circa the 1915-era, will take you on a trip through the history of Florida railroads, including the destruction of Flagler’s dream by the Great Hurricane of 1935. He will also show original artifacts from the golden age of train travel and present anecdotes regarding early rail travel in Florida. Tuesday, June 11 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

MORIKAMI GARDENS: A CONVERSATION ABOUT ART, HISTORY, DESIGN, & HEALING

Join Dr. Emily Fenichel from Florida Atlantic University and Michiko Kurisu, from Kurisu LLC, for a wide-ranging conversation about Morikami Gardens in Delray Beach. Kurisu was a part of the team that designed and installed the fabulous Japanese Gardens at Morikami and Fenichel is an Art History professor. Together, they will discuss the history of Morikami, the challenges in making a Japanese Garden in South Florida, the ethos behind the design, the garden’s place in the broader community, and how such gardens can be healing spaces.

Tuesday, July 9 from 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m.

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Joyce Carol Oates Headlines Palm Beach Book Festival at Florida Atlantic

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic presents the Palm Beach Book Festival, featuring Anne Hull, David Finkel, Lauren Groff, Barry Sonnenfeld and Joyce Carol Oates. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.

Anne Hull is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of “Through the Groves: A Memoir” (2023.) She is a former national reporter with The Washington Post, a recipient of fellowships at the American Academy in Berlin and the Nieman Foundation at Harvard and has taught journalism as a visiting professor at Princeton. A fifth-generation Floridian, she began her career at the Tampa Bay Times. She lives in Washington, DC.

David Finkel is a journalist and author whose works include “An American Dreamer: Life in a Divided Country,” “Thank You for Your Service,” and “The Good Soldiers.” An editor and writer for the Washington Post, his awards include a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant.

Lauren Groff is a three-time National Book Award finalist and The New York Times–bestselling author of the novels “The Monsters of Templeton,” “Arcadia,” “Fates and Furies,” “Matrix,” and “The Vaster Wilds,” and the celebrated short story collections Delicate Edible Birds and Florida. She has won The Story Prize, the ABA Indies’ Choice Award, France’s Grand Prix de l’Héroïne, and the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and has been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her work regularly appears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and elsewhere. Her work has been translated into 36 languages. She lives in Gainesville, Florida.

Barry Sonnenfeld is an award-winning filmmaker and writer who broke

into the film industry as the cinematographer on the Coen Brothers’ first three films: “Blood Simple,” “Raising Arizona,” and “Miller’s Crossing.” He also was the director of photography on “Throw Mamma from the Train,” “Big,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “Misery.” Sonnenfeld made his directorial debut with The Addams Family in 1991, and has gone on to direct a number of films including “Addams Family Values,” “Get Shorty,” and the first three “Men in Blacks.” His television credits include “Pushing Daisies,” for which he won an Emmy, and most recently Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events.”

Joyce Carol Oates is a recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the National Book Critics Circle Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award, the National Book Award, and the 2019 Jerusalem Prize for Lifetime Achievement, and has been nominated several times for the Pulitzer Prize. She has written some of the most enduring fiction of our time, including the national best sellers “We Were the Mulvaneys”; “Blonde”; and the New York Times best seller “The Falls,” which won the 2005 Prix Femina. In 2020 she was awarded the Cino Del Duca World Prize for Literature. She is the Roger S. Berlind ’52 Distinguished Professor of the Humanities emerita at Princeton University and has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters since 1978. Oates’ featured book is “Zero-Sum.”

Tickets are $15 per session and can be purchased at www.fauevents.com or by calling 561-297-6124. A package ticket is available for $50. Book signings will follow each session and books will be available for purchase throughout the day. Lunch is also available only for pre-purchase at www.fauevents.com. Parking is included with cost of admission. FAU student, faculty and staff tickets are free.

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Rick Rothman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Team USATF Staff. As Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach at Spanish River High School from 1983-2013 he led the girls Cross Country team to seven state championships, and one runner-up title, the boys Cross Country team to a runner-up title, as well as both Cross Country and Track and Field teams to multiple championships.

In 2012-13 he was named National Coach of the year, for Girls Cross Country, by the NHSACA; three times as Florida State Coach-of the Year, for Girls Cross Country; as well as numerous Coach of the Year awards from various newspapers, and organizations. He

has been inducted into the Palm Beach Sport Hall-of-Fame, The FACA Hallof-Fame, The FHSAA Hall-of-Fame, and The Florida Track and Field Hallof-Fame.

From 2013-2022, He was a volunteer assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach at Florida Atlantic University. He has served as head Men’s coach for USATF teams-2000 Ekiden Team-Japan, 2015 NACAC Cross Country Championships-Tobago, and 2023 Men’s Under 20 team to the World Cross Country Championships-Bathurst, Australia. He has also served as Head Girls and Boys Junior Track and Field coach for the 2009 and 2013 World Maccabiah Games In Israel, as well as the Open Men’s and Women’s Coach for the 2017 World Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Rick Rothman quote: “I am honored to be chosen to represent Team USATF at the World Cross Country Championships. I’m eager to contribute to the success of an incredible team on the world stage on their Journey to Gold. This has always been my dream to coach Team USATF at the World Cross Country Championships, and this will be my second opportunity to represent the USA.”