The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by attending the 2024 Holiday Craft, Plant, and Bake Sale hosted by the Boca Raton Garden Club? This annual event, running from Thursday, October 31st to Sunday, November 3rd, is a beloved tradition that brings together the local community for a delightful shopping experience filled with holiday cheer.
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TWO
Games
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD
THEME: HALLOWEEN
ACROSS
1. Cut of lamb
6. Numbers, abbr. 9. Friend from Down Under 13. Jonas Salk’s conquest 14. Bingo!
15. Secret storage 16. Like a beaver?
17. Sun, in Spain
18. Knightly suit
19. *Can take the form of a certain flying mammal
21. *Spell casting 23. Between E and NE
24. Fisherman’s fly
25. Away’s partner
28. Biology lab supply 30. Offspring of alumnus
35. Month before Nisan
37. Latte choice
39. Filthy dough
40. Sound on a scale
41. *Homeowner’s Halloween option
43. Subsequently
44. A deadly sin?
46. Competitive advantage
47. Assigned theater spot
48. Popular post
50. Biblical firstborn
52. What skeletons and skedaddlers have in common
53. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex”, e.g.
55. French vineyard
57. *Grisly
61. *Ghostly apparition
65. Throat dangler
66. *”The Murders in the ___ Morgue”
68. Actress Watts
69. Relating to a lobe
70. Songwriter Gershwin
71. a.k.a. tangelos
72. Pitcher
73. Lt.’s inferior, in the
Navy
74. River clay deposits
DOWN
1. Hightailed it
2. *Adjective for Merlin, hairwise
3. Aquarium scum
4. *”Unattractive” Munster relative
5. Sl vakian monetary unit
6. Project Apollo org.
7. Exclamation of surprise
8. Pico de gallo, e.g.
9. Painter Chagall
10. Pinnacle
11. Chris Hemsworth’s Marvel role
12. *Like decorated house on Halloween
15. El Chapo’s organization, e.g.
20. MC Hammer’s “Too ____ to Quit” album
22. Black gold
24. Puppy purveyor, of-
LAST WEEK RESULT
ten
25. *Teeth of #19
Across
26. Love intensely
27. a.k.a. honey badger
29. 0.405 hectare
31. *Blood and ____
32. Partner of pains
33. *Spooky house sound
34. “Fiddler on the Roof” gossipy character
36. Coral barrier
38. Gads, anagrammed
42. Mold a mind
45. Expel a lawyer
49. Ever, to a poet
51. Bluish planet
54. *#12 Down, alt. sp.
56. Sushi option
57. Stubborn beast
58. Swear, not curse
59. Type of hexahedron
60. Having wings
61. Black-eyed legumes
62. Sound of a bell
63. Fail to mention
64. Magnolia State, abbr.
67. *R.I.P. container
COMMUNITY
Junior League of Boca Raton’s 37th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon
Expected to Sell Out
Boca Raton, FL – The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has just sent out invitations to the 37th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon and expects the event to sell out, with nearly 900 attendees at The Boca Raton on Friday, November 1st.
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. held a kickoff for Woman Volunteer of the Year on September 18, where the nominees were offi cially announced. The evening was also a celebration of their newly remodeled east Boca showroom.
There are 43 local women who have been nominated for the 37th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Award. Nonprofi ts from across Palm Beach and Northern Broward counties nominated one of their valued volunteers to be considered for Woman Volunteer of the Year Award. The award recipient will be named at the annual luncheon.
The nominees are Amiee Hawkins, Alzheimer’s Association; Althea Largie Ceasor, American Association of Caregiving Youth ; Elaine Tobita, Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary; Sue MacDonald, Best Foot Forward; Loretta Parker, Boca Ballet Theater; Zoe Lanham, Boca Helping Hands, Inc.; Eileen Travasos, Boca Raton Christian School; Olivia Hollaus, Boca Raton Historical Society; Nicole Flier, Boca Raton Police Foundation; Marcia Mithun, Boca West Children’s Foundation; Mandy Bohlman, Boys & Girls
Club of Palm Beach County; Jan Savarick, Brain Bowl Events, Inc.; Janet Diaz-Martinez, Caridad Center; Andrea Cannon, Congregation B’Nai Israel; Cheryl Crowley, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County; Amanda Perna, Delray Beach Public Library; Tammera Atkins, Dress for Success Palm Beaches; Randee Wechsler, Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation; Teresa Fedele, Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing; Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel, Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County, Inc.; Danielle Rosse, George Snow Scholarship Fund; Shawn Sherlock, Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation Inc.; Mindy Shikiar, Hab-
Center of Boca Raton; Robyn Raphael Dynan, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County; Michelle Makris, Hanley Foundation; Iris Urbina, Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative; Carrie Rubin, Impact 100 Palm Beach County; Elizabeth Rivera, In The Pines; Nancy Dockerty, Junior League of Boca Raton; Arlene Herson, National Society of Arts and Letters; Jennifer Nawrocki, Palm Beach Symphony; Judy Noren, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League; Haley Winstead, Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus; Nancy Brinker, Promise Fund; Tabitha Stambaugh, Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton; Sudane Ricketts, Scholar Career Coaching; Gabby Teran, Stu-
Urgent Care for Pets!
dent ACES; Abby Bernstein-Henderson, Sweet Dream Makers; Reilly Glasser, The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida; Robyn Perlman, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program; Caroline Johnson, Women’s Executive Club; Nicole Grimes, YMCA of South Palm Beach County; and Daniela Levenson, YWCA Palm Beach County.
“These incredible nominees have made such a vast difference for our community. We are looking forward to honoring these truly deserving women,” said Nikki Stelzer, president of the Junior League of Boca Raton.
Kelly Woods Fleming has been named honorary chair. Meryll Bangsil and Khrisna Kellerman will serve as event co-chairs, as announced by JLBR president Nikki Stelzer.
The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon celebrates outstanding women in the community, nominated by nonprofi t organizations for their dedication and expertise as volunteers, as well as the work they do to further the missions of the organizations they serve. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Boca Raton.
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Local Executives Team Up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County for Annual Executive Build in Lake Worth Beach
Palm Beach County, FL – Over 60 local executives and business leaders took part in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s Executive Build (formerly CEO Build) on September 27 in Lake Worth Beach. The annual fundraiser brings together community leaders to shine a light on the need for affordable housing in Pam Beach County while they participate in hands-on volunteering alongside Habitat families.
“We are grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Executive
Build,” said Jennifer Thomason, CEO/ President of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. “This event creates a significant impact in the communities served by Habitat and also offers a unique platform for business leaders to take an active role in addressing the affordable housing crisis in our county.”
Jean Francois Brezier and Elsie Cesar were this year’s Habitat Partner Family at Executive Build. Jean works as a school bus driver and serves as a pastor at a local church in Boynton Beach and his wife, Elsie, is a housekeeper. The family is thrilled to embark on their homeownership journey with Habitat, knowing their lives are about to transform. As the couple completes their partnership hours by volunteering on job sites and attending homeownership and financial literacy courses, they are preparing to purchase their Habitat home with an affordable, interest-free 30-year mortgage. Owning their own home will enable them to save for the future and invest in their children’s education—an aspiration that once seemed out of reach.
This year’s event was co-chaired by Robyn Raphael-Dynan, President of RCC Associates, South Florida’s leading general contractor firm, and Adam Handfinger, co-managing Partner of Peckar and Abramson’s Miami office, chair of the Client Service Committee, and member of Peckar and Abramson’s Executive Committee.
Sponsors included: Baptist Health and CP Group (Foundation Builder Sponsors); Cypress Advisory (Cornerstone Sponsor); Moraca Builders (Red Carpet Sponsor); AvalonBay Communities and Krista + Home (Hard Hat Sponsors); Akel Homes, Akerman LLP, Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, FPL, Sunflower Landscaping and Maintenance, and Vertical Bridge (Home Builder Sponsors); SFBW (Annual Magazine Sponsor); Hubbard Radio/850 WFTL (Exclusive Radio Sponsor); Aloft Delray Beach (Kickoff Party Sponsor); Florida Blue, On the Ball, Oppenheimer, Peckar and Abramson, P.C., Rana Levy Real Estate, TFG Financial Advisors, and Truist (Community Builder Sponsors); ESPN West Palm and Grimes Events and Party Tents (Hope Builder Sponsors);
Magen Protective Services (Security Sponsor); Barrel of Monks (Annual Beer Sponsor); Don Ramon Restaurant (Executive Build Mixer Sponsor); and Starbucks (Coffee Sponsor).
Literacy Coalition Announces Remarkably Bright Creatures is 2024 Read TogetherPalm Beach County Book
Palm Beach County, FL – Over 60 local executives and business leaders took part in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s Executive Build (formerly CEO Build) on September 27 in Lake Worth Beach. The annual fundraiser brings together community leaders to shine a light on the need for affordable housing in Pam Beach County while they participate in hands-on volunteering alongside Habitat families.
“We are grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Executive
Build,” said Jennifer Thomason, CEO/ President of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. “This event creates a significant impact in the communities served by Habitat and also offers a unique platform for business leaders to take an active role in addressing the affordable housing crisis in our county.”
Jean Francois Brezier and Elsie Cesar were this year’s Habitat Partner Family at Executive Build. Jean works as a school bus driver and serves as a pastor at a local church in Boynton Beach and his wife, Elsie, is a housekeeper. The family is thrilled to embark on their homeownership journey with Habitat, knowing their lives are about to transform. As the couple completes their partnership hours by volunteering on job sites and attending homeownership and financial literacy courses, they are preparing to purchase their Habitat home with an affordable, interest-free 30-year mortgage. Owning their own home will enable them to save for the future and invest in their children’s education—an aspiration that once seemed out of reach.
This year’s event was co-chaired by Robyn Raphael-Dynan, President of RCC Associates, South Florida’s leading general contractor firm, and Adam Handfinger, co-managing Partner of Peckar and Abramson’s Miami office, chair of the Client Service Committee, and member of Peckar and Abramson’s Executive Committee.
Sponsors included: Baptist Health and CP Group (Foundation Builder Sponsors); Cypress Advisory (Cornerstone Sponsor); Moraca Builders (Red Carpet Sponsor); AvalonBay Communities and Krista + Home (Hard Hat Sponsors); Akel Homes, Akerman LLP, Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, FPL, Sunflower Landscaping and Maintenance, and Vertical Bridge (Home Builder Sponsors); SFBW (Annual Magazine Sponsor); Hubbard Radio/850 WFTL (Exclusive Radio Sponsor); Aloft Delray Beach (Kickoff Party Sponsor); Florida Blue, On the Ball, Oppenheimer, Peckar and Abramson, P.C., Rana Levy Real Estate, TFG Financial Advisors, and Truist (Community Builder Sponsors); ESPN West Palm and Grimes Events and Party Tents (Hope Builder Sponsors);
Magen Protective Services (Security Sponsor); Barrel of Monks (Annual Beer Sponsor); Don Ramon Restaurant (Executive Build Mixer Sponsor); and Starbucks (Coffee Sponsor).
L to R – Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Yvette Drucker, Village of Wellington Mayor Michael Napoleone and Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Chelsea Reed
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You Can Vote Early Starting Oct. 21 POLITICS
By Marci Shatzman
Nov. 5 is Election Day at your local precinct. But you can vote in person starting Monday Oct. 21 through Nov. 3 at any site designated for early voting if you registered to vote in Florida by Oct. 7.
Early voting hours in Palm Beach County are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here’s everything you need to know in the Boca Raton Tribune’s interview with Wendy Sartory Link, Palm Beach County’s supervisor of elections.
Q: Have you closed any early voting sites in Boca Raton or West Boca? (Spanish River and Downtown Libraries in the city; Glades Road and West Boca Branch libraries in the suburbs and Sugar Sand Park Community Center.)
A: No early voting sites have been closed or added to the Boca Raton or West Boca area since this Election Cycle, but we have added three general early voting locations. There are a total of 26 early voting locations throughout the county. (Here’s the link:) https:// www.votepalmbeach.gov/Portals/ PalmBeach/SOE%202024%20General%20Election%20InfoMap_English_ final.pdf
Q: What’s the advantage of early voting?
A: There are three ways to vote in Palm Beach County and each of them has their own advantages. However, early voting has the early voting appointment program – the first of its kind in the state—allowing voters to schedule a time window during early voting that suits their convenience. While optional, this program helps reduce wait times and enhances the overall voting experience by reducing wait times and long
lines for everyone. (Here’s the link:)
https://telegov.egov.com/VotePalmBeach
Q: Who usually early votes?
A: There is not a specific demographic for voters who typically vote during the early voting period because of the two-week time frame, many voters take advantage of the shorter lines and wait times. However, we have heard that the business community, doctors, lawyers, and the elderly enjoy using the program because of their busy schedules. If you want to make an appointment for early voting, you can do that. We already have about 4,631 people who have made an appointment (as of Oct. 11). No matter how long the line is, you can go during your lunch hour or lunch break with an appointment when standing in line is not an option. (Here’s the link:)
https://telegov.egov.com/VotePalmBeach
Q: Anything else that you want to say about early voting?
A: Yes, read your sample ballot before going to vote! It’s important to review your sample ballot before heading to vote in the General Election. This year, the ballot includes six amendments and one question specific to the county, making it quite lengthy. To ensure a smooth voting process for all, it’s recommended that voters familiarize themselves with the ballot contents and do their research ahead of time rather than reading through everything for the first time at the polls. Sample ballots for each voter are available on our website at https://www. votepalmbeach.gov/
The 2024 Presidential Election in Historical Perspective, with Julian Zelizer
Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlantic University’s Department of History in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents “The 2024 Presidential Election in Historical Perspective” on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m.in the University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The lecture will be presented by Julian E. Zelizer, Ph.D., Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, and contributor to NPR’s “Here and Now” and CNN. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Florida Atlantic University | Student Union Ticketing – The 2024 Election in Historical Perspective (universitytickets.com) or by calling 561-297-6124. FAU students, faculty, staff and alumni tickets are free with ID.
Zelizer will analyze the unprecedented 2024 election and explain its antecedents. Zelizer is a prolific author on the history of campaigns, social movements and partisanship.
Two of Zelizer’s books will be for sale at the event with a book signing to follow the lecture. “Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue,” co-authored with Kar-
en J. Greenberg, includes essays by the nation’s top political scientists, historians and legal scholars who examine how the lack of stability and integrity of the electoral process has become a threat to national security. Through historical and social scientific analysis, contributors outline how these problems have emerged and propose concrete solutions to move us into a period of greater stability.
The second book, “Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Legends and Lies About our Past,” co-authored with Kevin Kruse, is a collection of essays by several historians that push back against misinformation about the past. The contributors challenge narratives such as the New Deal and Great Society were failures, immigrants have always been hostile invaders, and feminists are anti-family warriors. The research replaces myths with research and facts.
Zelizer’s grandfather, Rabbi Nathan Zelizer, now deceased, founded Beth Ami in Boca Raton and was named its emeritus.
For more information about the lecture, visit www.fau.edu/osullivan.
Julian Zelizer
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FAITH
By Rick Warren
You Were Made for More—Ask God for It!
“Jabez was more honorable than his brothers . . . Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.” 1 Chronicles 4:910 (NIV)
You may feel ordinary, but God made you to live a life of significance.
The Bible is filled with ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives because they believed God would work in and through them. They believed God made them for a purpose and a mission on earth.
One example is a man named Jabez. God gave him an honorable mention in 1 Chronicles, a book that includes
nine chapters of genealogies. Right in the middle of that long list of names, God singles out Jabez, an ordinary guy, in two verses.
“Jabez was more honorable than his brothers . . . Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request” (1 Chronicles 4:910 NIV).
Those two verses give all the information we have about Jabez, but they reveal that he lived a life that was anything but average. What was the secret to his success?
Jabez had great ambition. While many people are content with being av-
erage, Jabez wanted God to do something significant through him. Jabez was ambitious, but, just as importantly, he was motivated by the right things. How do we know Jabez’s motives were not selfish? Because we read, “And God granted his request.” God will never honor an unworthy request.
If you want to live above average, then dream big! You’re not meant to go through life wondering, “What am I doing? Where am I going?” God wants you to have a great ambition, fueled by the desire to serve him.
Jabez had a growing faith. Jabez had a deep trust and belief in God. There’s no mention of him having any special ability or talent. He was just a common man with an uncommon faith.
By John Johnson
There is something in life that is more important than ability and talent: faith. I know a lot of very talented people who are sitting on the sidelines while people who have faith are scoring the goals. Faith is believing God will work through you and telling him you want him to use you.
How do you break out of mediocrity? Like Jabez, you get a great ambition and a growing faith—and depend on God to do what seems impossible.
Have you asked Jesus to come into your life?
If you’re ready to commit your life to Jesus, then pray this prayer:
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With Variable Labor, Make Culture A Constant
The global marketplace is facing a rapidly changing labor environment that is perhaps unprecedented. For instance, the U.S. Department of Labor states that on average, Americans will change careers 5 to 7 times during their lifetimes. Presently, 30 percent of the workforce changes jobs every 12 months.
Another factor, at least in the Western world, is what some experts have termed “Reduced Workforce Participation.” This refers to the impending massive unearned inherited wealth transfer that may reduce
for many people the necessity or incentive to work. Inheriting money and other resources from parents, individuals may be able to forgo the everyday reality of going to work, at least in the traditional sense.
This raises a strategic issue: How
can businesses and organizations succeed in making expected work output a constant when labor is a variable? This is problem new for many work environments, but it is not unheard of. For instance, college athletic coaches manage to maintain winning cultures despite having to replace 25 percent (or more) of their most experienced players with rookies every year! If they fail at this, the coaches are terminated and someone else takes over this challenge.
The unchanging culture of the U.S. Marine Corps can be stated this way: “Find the willpower you never knew you had, the strength you never knew you needed, bonds that never break, a lifelong desire to serve a purpose far greater than self.” This branch of the U.S. military has succeeded in doing this for many years – and with a largely teenaged labor force.
With these variables in recruiting
and retaining workplace talent, how can companies succeed in sustaining their culture and the products or services they offer? It requires aligning management values with employee behaviors. Here are just a few of them, along with biblical principles that support them:
Clearly Define Organizational Values. Ensure that management values are clearly articulated and accessible to all employees. Following His resurrection, Jesus Christ made certain they understood what their mission was. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). His followers are still doing this today.
Integrate Values into Company Culture. Foster a culture that embodies the organization’s values. This involves modeling thedesired behaviors at all levels of management, integrat-
ing values into training programs, and building a positive work environment. “For you have been called for this purpose, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21).
Communicate Values Effectively. Regularly communicate the company’s values through various channels, such as teammeetings, internal newsletters, and digital platforms. Use real-life examples to illustrate how values translate into actions and decisions. “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” (Matthew 4:23).
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Junior League of Boca Raton Partnering with Baptist Health on a “Women’s Wellness Initiative,” During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boca Raton, FL – The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) is partnering with Baptist Health on a “Women’s Wellness Initiative,” to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and increase breast cancer awareness and help the community understand the importance of early detection.
“Women take care of their families, their co-workers, and their community, often neglecting their own health. We launched this year-long initiative to encourage our members and women across our community to focus on their own health and wellness this year. It’s like when we board a plane we are told to put on our own oxygen mask before assisting the person beside us,” Nikki Stelzer, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton said.
There are JLBR member events each month. The public is invited to attend the following events:
Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lynn Cancer Institute will hold a Breast Cancer Bazaar at 701 NW 13th St, Boca Raton. It will be a morning of shopping, screening and empowerment in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event includes light refreshments and complimentary valet parking. Tim Quinn of Halo 42 will speak about skin care,
Brandi Hyatt, a Lynn Cancer Institute Dietitian, will speak on nutrition and Tricia Almelda of Drummond Therapy Centers will provide pelvic floor education.
To register, call 561-955-5097.
Saturday, October 26 at 8 a.m. at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, the community is invited to join the Junior League of Boca Raton’s team participating in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
To join the team, visit https:// secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=108787&pg=team&team_ id=2764596
Throughout the year, JLBR members contribute more than 35,000 volunteer hours and donate more than $250,000 to support the organization’s mission of advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. The Junior League currently focuses on two community issues, Child Welfare and Non-Profit Support.
To learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at 561620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org.Connect on Facebook or Instagram.
Steps to Help Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer
Boca Raton, FL – Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer (after skin cancer) among American men. Most cases are slow-growing or don’t grow at all, which is why 96% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are alive five years after their diagnosis.
However, African American men have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer – about one in six, compared to one in eight for white men. Genetic, dietary and environmental factors may play roles in making prostate cancer more likely for African Americans.
More alarming, African American men are twice as likely to die from the disease, compared with white men. Black men also tend to develop a more aggressive form of the disease and get it at a younger age. They also tend to be diagnosed at later stages of the disease, often because of more limited access to health care and preventive screenings.
Recognize risk factors
Some factors put certain men at higher risk. For example, about 60% of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed after age 65. Family history may affect prostate cancer risk. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles the risk of developing the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Likewise, having a mother or sister with breast cancer or ovarian cancer may also increase your odds.
Focus
on a healthy diet
There are also links between daily habits and higher odds of developing prostate cancer, particularly the more aggressive, fast-moving kind. Eating too few vegetables, especially from the broccoli family, may be a factor. Other good options include cauliflower,
kale, and radishes, all of which contain chemical compounds that can decrease inflammation. Consider opting for leaner protein sources, such as turkey, chicken, eggs, tofu and fish. A recent study found eating high amounts of processed red meat may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Pursue an active lifestyle
Being obese – and being physically inactive – may also raise the odds of developing the more aggressive kind. If you’re obese, aim to lose at least 5% of your body weight to help reduce risk of fast-growing prostate cancer. And aim to exercise at least two or three times a week, mixing in both strength training and cardiovascular activities such as walking, biking or swimming.
Know the screening guidelines
As recommended, schedule a prostate exam, which usually includes a blood test that looks for a specific tumor marker produced by cells in the prostate gland, called PSA. Typically, PSA levels are higher in men with prostate cancer. But sometimes PSA levels are higher in men who don’t have cancer. Therefore, if your PSA levels are elevated, you’ll probably need additional testing, such as an ultrasound, to determine whether you do have prostate cancer.
The American Cancer Society recommends consulting with your care provider and using the following screening guidelines:
Age 50 for men at average risk of prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years.
Age 45 for men at high risk of prostate cancer. This includes African American men and those with a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65.
Age 40 for men at even higher risk of developing prostate cancer. For example, men with more than one first-degree relative, like a father or brother, who had prostate cancer at an early age.
Considering these strategies may reduce your prostate cancer risk. Even if you can’t prevent it, detecting prostate cancer in the early stages can help make it easier to manage and treat.
By Dr. Danielle Madril, State Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare
West Boca’s New Neighborhood ER Is Coming Soon.
A new emergency room from Baptist Health is opening soon in West Boca. This new ER is an extension of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, ensuring you receive personalized care right in your neighborhood.
Conveniently located in Mission Bay Plaza, this brand-new, state-of-the-art facility will be open 24/7, so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
ENTERTAINMENT
2024 Holiday Craft, Plant, and Bake Sale: A Must-Attend Event in Boca Raton!
Boca Raton, FL – The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by attending the 2024 Holiday Craft, Plant, and Bake Sale hosted by the Boca Raton Garden Club? This annual event, running from Thursday, October 31st to Sunday, November 3rd, is a beloved tradition that brings together the local community for a delightful shopping experience filled with holiday cheer. Whether you’re looking for unique holiday decorations, plants to brighten up your home, or delicious homemade treats, this sale has something for everyone. Located at 4281 NW 3rd Ave in Boca Raton, the sale will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving you plenty of time to browse and fi nd treasures for yourself and your loved ones.
The 2024 Holiday Craft, Plant, and Bake Sale is a perfect destination for holiday shoppers. With its wide variety of offerings, you’ll be able to check off multiple items on your to-do list in one stop. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:
If you’re someone who loves to add a personal touch to your holiday décor, then you won’t want to miss the selection of handcrafted holiday decorations available at the sale. The talented artisans of the Boca Raton Garden Club have been working all year to create unique, one-of-a-kind items that will make your home feel extra special during the holiday season. From beautifully designed wreaths and ornaments to festive table settings, you’ll find decorations that suit any style, whether you prefer classic, vintage, or modern themes.
Each item is carefully crafted by hand, making them not only a decorative piece but also a heartfelt addition to your holiday celebrations. The best part? These handcrafted decorations make excellent gifts too! Whether you’re buying for a friend, a family member, or even yourself, you can be sure that the items here will bring joy and warmth to any home.
For the plant enthusiasts out there, the giant plant sale is sure to be a highlight. The Boca Raton Garden Club is known for its expertise in gardening, and this event showcases a wide array of plants, from vibrant seasonal blooms to hardy perennials. Whether you’re looking for the perfect poinsettia to add a splash of color to your holiday décor, a lush fern for your living room, or outdoor plants to enhance your garden, you’ll find it all here.
The club’s plant sale is not only about offering beautiful greenery but also about promoting sustainable gardening practices. Knowledgeable club members will be on hand to offer advice on plant care, ensuring that whatever you take home will thrive in its new environment. Many of the plants for sale have been nurtured by the club’s members themselves, so you know they’ve been grown with love and care.
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked goods during the holiday season? The homemade baked goods section of the sale is always a crowd favorite. Talented bakers from the Boca Raton Garden Club will be offering an array of delicious treats, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or sharing with family and friends. From classic holiday cookies to indulgent pies, cakes, and breads, there’s something for every sweet tooth.
These homemade goodies aren’t just for immediate indulgence – they also make wonderful gifts! Packaged beautifully and ready to go, you can pick up a few treats to take to your next holiday party or to surprise a neighbor. And because they’re homemade, you can be sure that they’re made with quality ingredients and plenty of love.
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Something Scary – Bigger, Better, And Spookier Than Ever!
Delray Beach, FL – This year’s SOMething Scary is bigger and better than ever! Space of Mind is shutting down the block with a live music stage featuring The Resolvers and No Big Deal band, their 8th annual Haunted House (in Delray’s oldest – and officially haunted – house), a parking lot carnival, costume contest, trunk or treating, chef-made treats and more!
This year’s theme, Global Warning!, will be brought to life by Space of Mind students, who use their creativity to design and produce the event as part of their first trimester academic project. In addition, this year’s event will raise
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funds to launch SOMeTunes, a student-run record label and arts initiative under the Community Classroom Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on reducing learning-related stress through creativity.
This annual event is made possible thanks to sponsors including Subculture Restaurant Group, DADA, Meraki Integrative, The White Family Foundation, The Delray Beach Historical Society, Prosperity Brewers and the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Do Good Delray month, alongside A Little Wyld and Delray Orthodontics— highlighting the power of partnerships between businesses and nonprofits in our community. Our Trunk or Treat features cars curated by Delray Beach Concours. Don’t miss out on the frightful fun! Dress up, bring your friends, and prepare for a night of chills and thrills.
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Bigger, Better, And Spookier Than Ever!
By Marci Shatzman
An homage to Julius Henry Marx, better known as Groucho, is Frank Ferrante’s one-man show that opens the 11th theater season at the Wick.
It didn’t take long for Ferrante to transform himself into the famous comedian’s hair, walk, eye roll, voice and fast-paced one-liners. And he’s not new at reminiscing about the Marx Brothers beginnings, their 13 movies and performing their songs. Remember “Lydia the Tattooed Lady?”
With 3,000 shows in 500 cities internationally, the Wick Theatre & Costume Museum brought Ferrante’s Groucho to Boca through Nov. 3, and he had fun kibbitzing with the audience. The feeling was mutual. He got a standing ovation and returned for a finale with his pianist and music director Mark Rabe, who was always in on the jokes.
The set is strewn with Marx movie posters and photos of Groucho with Harpo, Chico and even Zeppo before he left the act. There’s even a hanging duck microphone from Groucho’s “You Bet Your Life” TV quiz shows that wrapped in 1960.
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Boca Raton Resident and 9th Grader Anya Gupta Recognized with Proclamation from Palm Beach County EDUCATION The Boca Raton Tribune
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Boca Raton, FL – Boca Raton resident and 9th grader Anya Gupta received a proclamation from Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Sachs yesterday for her Electronic Waste (eWaste) efforts. Anya has already spearheaded five
eWaste collection drives collecting over 1,500 lbs. of eWaste.
While receiving the proclamation, she was surrounded by members of The Coastal Stewards leadership team, including Dr. Shelby Loos, Director of Marine Life Conservation and Nija Peterkin, Retail and Sustainability Director.
Anya is a Founding Member of The Coastal Stewards Youth Leadership Council. The Coastal Stewards is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and study of marine life. Learn more at www.thecoastalstewards.org.
Electronic waste causes severe negative effects to the environment, humans, and animals alike. In 2022, more
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than 164 million e-waste materials were produced – and this number is expected to increase by 37% every year through
2030. Unfortunately, the United States produces the most e-waste of any country in the world.
Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation’s The Nutcracker
November 29 -December 1, 2024
Holiday Favorite
Coppélia
April 5 & 6, 2025
Comical Story Ballet
Summer Breezes
August 2 & 3, 2025
Repertory concert
Photos by Sylvia Pangaro and Cecilia Chinchilla
Photos by Sharon Morgenstern
Artistic Directors: Dan Guin & Jane Tyree
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Anya Gupta, PBC Mayor Maria Sachs, Dr. Shelby Loos and Nija Peterkin
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Family-Owned Boutique Embarks on Franchise Journey, Paving the Way for Global Growth
Boca Raton, FL (October 14th, 2024) – VÊTU, a family-run boutique recognized for its creative take on fashion retail, is moving forward with its expansion after opening a new store in Boca Raton this past March. This is a signifi cant achievement for the company, which debuted its fi rst store in Stuart, Florida, in 2022. With the Boca Raton location now thriving, VÊTU is eager to introduce its distinctive shopping experience to more locations.
VÊTU stands out as a boutique with a special story—three generations of women, including a grandmother, mother, and daughter, work together to build a brand that unites fashion, philanthropy, and community. “When we first started this business, our aim was to create something that would not only captivate our customers but also serve our community,” said Diana Ala- va, Founder of VÊTU Boutique. “We are excited to be on this journey and hope the community continues to share in our success.”
Strong Community Focus
VÊTU’s new Boca Raton store has already gained attention in the local fashion scene. The boutique regularly hosts community-centered events that reflect both its love for fashion and its dedication to giving back. Events such as “Sip and Search” treasure hunts and partnerships with local nonprofits have quickly made VÊTU a notable player in Boca Raton’s retail landscape.
One of the organizations VÊTU partners with is Place of Hope, the largest family services group in Palm Beach County. On November 7th, VÊTU will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit this vital organization, encouraging the community to come together
for a meaningful cause. The fundraiser will include a special Fashion Show by star model and businesswoman Angela Posillico as well as alcohol provided by Muscle Vodka. VÊTU is bringing on more interest from sponsors for this event hotspot!
Community engagement is at the heart of everything VÊTU does. The boutique frequently organizes events that merge fashion with philanthropy, such as their popular Sip and Search evenings, where guests can enjoy cocktails, treasure hunts, and the latest fashion discussions. These events also support local talent and nonprofit organizations, ensuring that each visit to the boutique contributes to making a positive difference.
Expanding Through Franchising
With recent franchise approval, VÊTU is preparing to expand beyond Boca Raton. The company provides full support to its franchise partners, including training, marketing assistance, and operational guidance. VÊTU seeks partners who share their vision of combining fashion with community empowerment.
Diana Alva will represent VÊTU at the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo on October 23-24, where she will meet with international buyers and discuss potential opportunities for expanding the VÊTU experience into new markets.
More Than Just Fashion
The secret to VÊTU’s success lies in creating an extraordinary shopping experience. Shoppers leave with more than just stylish outfits—they also feel good knowing they’ve supported a business that prioritizes its community. The boutique even offers tailoring services for men, a feature that’s rare among similar stores.
With its plans for growth, a focus on community, and a commitment to giving back, VÊTU is poised to bring its unique brand of fashion and philanthropy to new cities around the world.
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Air Force Veteran Opens Graze Craze Charcuterie Store in Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL – Graze Craze®, the innovative charcuterie concept expanding access to convenient, grazestyle dining options, is now open in Boca Raton! The 1,208-square-foot store is located at 1820 N. Dixie Highway under the leadership of franchise owner Cindee Conner, a first-generation Croatian immigrant and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel.
Graze Craze stands out as the premier creator of charcuterie arrangements, each meticulously handcrafted by a team of expert Grazologists™. These artisans skillfully design stunning food displays that blend a variety of flavors, colors and textures for the ultimate dining experience. Each grazing spread features a collection of high-quality ingredients, including premium meats and cheeses, fresh fruits, crisp vegetables and house-made sauces, dips and jams.
“I was seeking a career shift, and Graze Craze provided a promising opportunity to explore my culinary creativity,” Cindee said. “I loved the idea of creating beautiful charcuterie spreads with a variety of ingredients that would appeal to diverse palates, offer healthier food alternatives and provide a fun, new way to elevate parties and gifts.”
Graze Craze boards cater to every lifestyle, dietary preference and palate. The menu incorporates a wide range of flavors, from the fan-favorite Gone Grazey board, a balanced mix of cured meats, premium cheeses, crackers, fresh produce, nuts and more, to the Vegegrazian, a medley of fruits and vegetables for those embracing a plant-based lifestyle. For those with a sweet tooth, the store crafts the Sweet & Grazey, a handcrafted delight featuring an abundance of delectable desserts like chocolates and baked goods paired with sweet dips to accent the irresistible flavors.
Cindee’s favorite menu item, the Brunch Board, is a generous selection of breakfast meats, fresh fruits, eggs, pastries and more. “It’s a great alternative to the usual bagels-and-doughnuts option, especially for morning events, meetings and celebrations,” said Cindee. The store also offers other specialty boards, like the Game Day
Board packed with a variety of premium meats, cheeses, breads and spreads that are ideal for watch parties and tailgating events.
The artisan-inspired charcuterie spreads at Graze Craze are available in different sizes to suit every occasion. From Char-Cutie-Cups and Picnic Boxes to larger charcuterie boards, there’s enough fresh food options to meet all grazing needs. The larger food displays are ideal for enhancing conversation at work meetings, family gatherings and special events, while the boxes and cups are perfect for satisfying snack cravings and make memorable gifts that impress.
Graze Craze Boca Raton will offer special accommodations at the new store for those looking to host meetings, workshops, corporate and private events, parties and more.
Cindee grew up in Southern California and joined the Air Force after graduating from nursing school. She retired after 22 years in the military and continued working in healthcare until this year, when she decided to pivot to entrepreneurship and become the sole owner of Graze Craze in north Boca Raton.
Cindee volunteers with the Broward Vetworking Organization and the Wounded Veteran Relief Fund and plans to join similar groups supporting healthcare workers and first responders. She is also active in the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, BNI Business Exchange, and the local chapter of FemCity.
Graze Craze Boca Raton is located next to the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and open for pick-up, catering and delivery Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For more information, call 561-560-7272, visit https://www.grazecraze.com/north-boca-raton-fl and follow along on Facebook at @grazecrazenorthbocaraton and Instagram at @ grazecraze_boca_raton.
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Michael Gauger has a distinguished career in law enforcement, dedicating five decades to PBSO before retiring as Chief Deputy (second in command of the organization) He also has an extensive history of community involvement, serving on many Boards for some of the County’s most trusted organizations like Families First of PBC, Wellington Boys & Girls Club, Southeast Florida Behavioral Network, Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation (LEAF), the South Florida Fair Board, and JFK Hospital, to name a few Some of his most esteemed honors and awards include:
