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Rotary’s OPAL Awards for Scholarship Funds Dazzled
The “Oscars” for community service in Boca Raton, this year’s 27th OPAL Awards were red carpet worthy from the seven honorees to the gala’s fashions.
By Marci Shatzman
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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD
THEME: SNOW DAY
ACROSS
1. Larger-than-life
5. Capone’s family
8. Wild swine
12. “You’re not allowed,” to a baby
13. Deal with it 14. Cunningly 15. Shower with affection
16. Allege 17. City in Belgium
18. *Snow Day exercise?
20. Poet Pound
21. Ovine sign of the zodiac
22. Tasseled hat 23. All together (2 words)
26. Military College of South Carolina, with The
30. For every
31. a.k.a. association football
34. *All-day Snow Day garb?
35. Delete
37. Crude fuel
38. Read-only disc
39. Good’s counterpart
40. Popular flowering shrub
42. Female ancestor
43. Two heads are better than one, e.g.
45. Bering Strait state
47. Rudolph’s Clarice, e.g.
48. Like thick smoke
50. Fountain option
52. *No two are alike, sing.
56. Surround (2 words)
57. Tangerine plus grapefruit
58. *Like a river, with over
59. #51 Down, pl.
60. Heidi’s “Magic Wooden Shoe”
61. Olufsen’s partner
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62. Sound of a bell 63. Not him 64. Surfer’s stop DOWN
1. Odds’ partners
2. Tubby little cubby 3. “He’s Just Not That ____ You”
4. Of the same period
5. *Popular Snow Day pastime
6. Some tournaments
7. Zugspitze, e.g. 8. *Severe weather
9. Deed hearing
10. Algae, sing.
11. Marble bread
13. ____ Jack, English pirate
14. *As opposed to rain
19. Irregular
22. Type of conifer
23. Musketeers’ swords
24. High-strung
25. Cerebellum location
26. Unit of life
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27. Students’ dwellings
28. *Snow Day reading choice
29. Helping theorem
32. *Like soft pj’s
33. Intelligence org.
36. *Slope fun
38. Shorter than California
40. Number of years
41. No, it doesn’t crawl in one’s ear
44. Horse of certain color, pl.
46. Spontaneous additions
48. Obtuse one
49. Tom Cruise’s “The ____ of Money”
50. Highway hauler
51. Bad sign
52. Of a particular kind
53. Smoothie berry
54. Superman’s last name
55. Part of a seat
56. *Like chocolate on a Snow Day
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Encore Touts Anti-Ageism Mission at Anniversary Kickoff in Boca
By Marci Shatzman
“We are expanding our services to include an age-friendly Palm Beach County,” touted the invitation to En-
core’s 10th anniversary kickoff.
The recent event was designed to spread the word and recruit support and volunteers for Encore Palm Beach County’s mission to encourage and reward employers who hire older workers. Spreading the word worked. “I just found out about it, said Joya Marotta, who manages the venue, Acts Retirement-Life Community St. Andrews Estates. Encore and Acts have a lot in common, she said. They’re both nonprofits that believe “seniors should continue to live their purpose.”
“We have a very diverse workforce and we’re a nonprofit credit union,” said the event sponsor iThink Financial’s re-
gional sales director Jeffrey Fine. Their youngest employee is in their 30s and the oldest is 63, he added.
A show of hands showed others who attended the buffet dinner reception didn’t know a lot about Encore. The nonprofit organization founded by Rosemary Nixon encourages and rewards companies that hire older workers, and connects Boomers, i.e. people 50+, to work and volunteer opportunities.
Among those who did know were Encore board members David Lyons, Christine Catoggio and Joni Cherbo; John Imperatore who owns Seniors Helping Seniors and FAU clinical research specialist Kelley Jackson, recruit-
ing for a long-term study on aging and driving.
Board member John Dalton, who emceed, said Encore is “Rosemary’s brainchild and vision.” He called for more volunteers, ambassadors, sponsors and other needs detailed on an application sheet on each table. Among them is nominating an organization for Encore’s annual Wisdom and Experience Awards breakfast March 20: https://www.encorepbc.org/wisdom-experience/
There’s also scholarship in Rosemary’s name and March 1 is the deadline to apply: https://www.encorepbc. org/rosemary-r-nixon-scholarship/
“Continuation of a Mission to Serve Palm Beach County”: Joseph Abruzzo Sworn in for Second Term as Palm Beach County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Palm Beach County, FL – Joseph Abruzzo began his second four-year term as Palm Beach County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller by reiterating his commitment to transparency, to protecting public records and taxpayer money, and to outstanding service for the people of Palm Beach County.
Clerk Abruzzo, who was first elected as Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in November 2020 and re-elected to his second four-year term in November 2024, thanked the voters of Palm Beach County for their trust and support. He also thanked the nearly 650 employees of the Clerk’s office for their dedication to service.
“As we celebrate 115 years of Palm Beach County history, I’m filled with gratitude on how far we’ve come and energized by the possibilities ahead,” Clerk Abruzzo said. “Together we will continue to lead with honor, respect and devotion to duty. The future is bright, and I am excited for what we will all accomplish.”
During his speech on Tuesday, Clerk Abruzzo highlighted early successes in his tenure as Clerk that laid the foundation for the office’s success in the past four years, including eliminating nondisclosure agreements, raising the office minimum wage to $15 an hour well before it was required by Florida law, instituting the first office-wide cost-of-living adjustment in nearly 20 years, and establishing the first employee ombudsman for the office.
He also highlighted some special initiatives during his first four years as Clerk, including working with state Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman and state Senator Tina Polsky to pass legislation that paved the way for the release of the Jef-
frey Epstein grand jury records.
“This legislation reflected a groundbreaking effort to prioritize transparency over secrecy, while adhering to the highest standards of legality and ethical governance,” Clerk Abruzzo said. “… The release of the Epstein grand jury records provided long-overdue clarity and accountability, offering a sense of partial closure to the victims and reaffirming public trust in the legal system.”
In his second term, Clerk Abruzzo will work with Palm Beach County government and judicial partners to create a Property Fraud Task Force to investigate possible cases of property fraud in Palm Beach County. Clerk Abruzzo said the task force “will be one of the cornerstones” of the next four years of his administration.
The office is also on track to earn $1 billion in investment income for the people of Palm Beach County under Clerk Abruzzo’s tenure, thanks to the work of the in-house team that manages the county’s investment portfolio.
After swearing in Clerk Abruzzo for his second term, 15th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Glenn Kelley took a moment of personal privilege to share “how much as chief judge I’ve enjoyed working under your leadership in the Clerk’s office.”
“I don’t believe there’s been a better working relationship between the court and the Clerk’s office than there is under your leadership,” Chief Judge Kelley said. “… It’s the public that wins when that happens.”
As part of Tuesday’s ceremony, Clerk Abruzzo also reappointed his entire leadership team to their roles with the office. They are:
Shannon Ramsey-Chessman, Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy Clerk
Amy Borman, Esq., Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Courts and Official Records
Radcliffe Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Finance
Kathy Burstein, Chief Communications Officer
Tracy Ellison, Chief Human Resources Officer
Louis Modesti, Director – Employee Engagement and Ombudsman
Roger Trca, Inspector General Ramsey-Chessman thanked Clerk Abruzzo for his leadership as Clerk and in the community at large.
“I think I speak for everybody: We’ve never had a better Clerk that had more heart for this office,” Ramsey-Chessman said. “Your staff knows it, the public certainly knows it, and we are so incredibly proud to serve as part of your leadership team.”
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is Palm Beach County’s protector of public money and records including marriage licenses, court documents, financial reports and real estate records. Visit www.mypalmbeachclerk. com and find us @ClerkPBC on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Threads.
Joseph Abruzzo takes the oath of office for his second term as Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. The oath was administered by 15th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Glenn Kelley. Holding the Bible is Clerk Abruzzo’s wife, Abigail
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By: Rick Warren
To Live with Hope, Remember God’s Promises
“I see that the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope.” Acts 2:2526 (NLT)
One of the major causes of hopelessness is an uncertain future. So if you want to live with hope, you must anchor your future in God’s promises to you.
When you buy an insurance policy, that policy promises to cover particular things. When certain things happen, the insurance company promises to pay for it.
Once you know what your policy covers, you don’t sweat it. You don’t worry about the big hospital bill or paying for a new car after yours is totaled,
because insurance will pay for it. You don’t worry about what’s covered in the promise.
There are 6,000 insurance promises to you from God in the Bible. Yet we worry because we don’t even know most of them! If we knew them, we wouldn’t be worried.
You don’t know how many years you’ve got left or the highs and lows you’re going to go through. But you already know one thing: You know how it ends! You know what will happen after your life on earth. You know that when you die, you’re going to heaven to be with God forever because he made it possible by resurrecting Jesus. God promises to do that for you, and God cannot lie.
When you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior of the world and follow him as Lord, then you cannot lose your salvation. You may want to let go of God’s hand, but he’s never letting go of yours.
In Acts 2:25-26, Peter quotes David and talks about the resurrection: “I see that the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope” (NLT).
When you follow Jesus, you not only have God’s promises, but you also have God’s presence. When your ship is breaking apart in a storm, you can trust God’s promise to be with you.
Your body can rest because you
In Memory of President Jimmy Carter
By: Rabbi David Steinhardt, B’nai Torah Congregation
I’m writing this piece in the shadows of the memorials and eulogies being given for President Jimmy Carter. I write this as a rabbi and a Jewish person who has spent much of his life in the study of Torah, Jewish texts and religion. And I write this out of the deepest respect for this former president who lived a life that brought honor to his family, our nation, and to God.
President Carter, we all know represented a very different type of political leader. He was not concerned with the trappings of power and certainly not motivated by material success or wealth. He understood history and realistically reflected the dangers of our times and the responsibility for the future. And so, rather than presenting himself as the leader of our nation, with rose colored glasses, he spoke the truth about the dangers we faced and the responsibility of every citizen to confront the dangers.
He was humble, the most valued of all human characteristics. He was a scientist and a man of deep spirit and faith. He was a deeply religious Baptist but respected all people. He was a man of great vision. He valued hard work and committed his life to that well into his nineties. He worked for the liberation and freedom of all people. He believed in his heart and reflected in his efforts that there can be peace in this world.
We know the Camp David Accords, which brought peace between Egypt and Israel was, to a large extent, a reflection of his determination and the persuasion that can be brought by an authentic moral force. That peace remains alive until this very day over fifty years later. And notably he also worked to help insure free elections throughout the world.
I write this because I believe that
hope in the surest thing there is in this world and the next: God’s Word and his promise to save you, keep you, and be with you.PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>
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Why is it important to memorize and not just read God’s promises?
When the storms of life hit, does it bring you comfort to remember that God is with you? Why do you think you still worry sometimes?
How has clinging to God’s promises and his presence carried you through a storm in the past?
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President Carter represented many ideals and worked for humanity in a way that is becoming too rare amongst leadership in our current world. He was honest and valued the truth. He had empathy for human suffering. He was a warrior for peace. And much of what I admire about him was in the pure religious devotion he had to improving the lives of all human beings, to protecting our environment for future generations, and in influencing people to exercise restraint in consumerism.
He was not triumphant about his faith or nationalism but rather saw humanity with eyes that reflected every one of us is part of something much larger than ourselves and each of us has responsibility for the greater good.
May President Carter rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing for all of us.
DOUGLAS
City Of Boca Raton Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. With Celebrations on Monday, January 20th
Boca Raton, FL – The City of Boca Raton will commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of free community events and celebrations on Monday, January 20.
Activities throughout the day will include:
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Free Community Breakfast, themed “Don’t Give Upon the Dream,” courtesy of Developing Interracial Social Change (DISC) at Ebenezer Baptist Church Hall, 200 Ruby Street.
10 a.m.
March along Federal Highway from the MLK Jr. Memorial, 200 Ruby Street, to the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590
CARTOON
Plaza Real, featuring Boca Raton Com munity High School Band & Color Guard. Trolley service is available for those requiring assistance.
organizations for a ceremony to hon or the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Mizner Park Amphithe ater. Features include keynote speaker Dr. Alisha Winn, a Mayoral proclama tion, speeches from community lead ers, poetry, music, and a Humanitarian Award presentation.
a variety of live performances, amuse ment rides, games, community partner booths, a photo booth, stage perfor mances, food and beverages available for purchase, a service project, and more, at the Mizner Park Amphithe ater, 590 Plaza Real.
561.367.7073. visit www.myboca.us/ communityevents and follow Boca Ra ton Recreation Services on Facebook.
sion of food and beverages. Crafts and game prizes are first come, first served.
By: Clay Jones
Jimmy
Rotary Global Grant Provides State-of-the-Art Surgical Video Tower to Brazilian Hospital
Boca Raton, FL – The Rotary Club of Itajaí-Porta do Vale, in collaboration with regional clubs (Itajaí, Itajaí-Norte, Balneário Camboriú, Balneário Camboriú-Praia do Atlântico, Camboriú, Itapema, and Porto Belo-Costa Esmeralda), international partners – Rotary Club of The Palisades (District 7490, USA), Districts 4795 (Uruguay), District 6930 (USA) – Governor Douglas Heizer, and 4652 (Brazil), The Rotary Foundation, and with the support of Tokio Marine Insurance and Procave Real Estate Investments, has made a historic donation to the Marieta Konder Bornhausen Hospital and Maternity in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.
The donation – a state-of-the-art Surgical Video Tower for the Surgical Center – represents a significant advancement in patient care and surgical technology.
This acquisition, made possible through a Global Grant Project (GG2455603) and tireless collective efforts, aims to modernize surgical procedures and enhance patient care at the institution. The fundraising of $92,650 USD – nearly half a million reais – was achieved through the collaboration of nine Rotary Clubs, three Rotary International districts, The Rotary Foundation, and two private companies.
According to Rotarian José Alberto Noldin, a member of the Rotary Club of Itajaí-Porta do Vale and project coordinator, “The previous equipment at Marieta was already obsolete, which put patient care at risk if any part required maintenance, as replacements were unavailable. The new technology will provide greater safety and efficiency in surgical procedures, ensuring more humane and effective treatment for all.”
The Marieta Konder Bornhausen Hospital and Maternity is a regional reference in emergency care, offering me-
dium and high-complexity services to over 800,000 inhabitants, with 93% of patients served through SUS (the Brazilian public health system: It means it’s free of charge). As a philanthropic institution, the hospital plays an essential role in Itajaí and 11 surrounding municipalities, performing an average of 800 surgeries per month. The new Surgical Video Tower will be utilized across various specialties, including general surgery, urology, digestive surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and otorhinolaryngology, directly benefiting thousands of patients.
The community served by the hospital stands to benefit significantly, as video-assisted surgeries are less invasive, resulting in shorter hospital stays and enabling the treatment of more patients. “Patients will experience shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries, allowing them to return to their daily lives more quickly,” emphasized the hospital’s General Director, Sister Simone Santana.
Rotarian lawyer and President of the Madre Teresa Association, Maurício José Gom, underscored the importance of this achievement: “Our commitment is to continually seek improvements for
Marieta Hospital and the patients it serves. This project showcases the collective power of Rotary to make a difference, and it is inspiring to see our efforts positively impact our communities.”
The official handover of the equipment took place on September 26, 2024, in the auditorium of Marieta Hospital. The ceremony was attended by the 2024-2025 Governor of Rotary International District 4652, Cioney Giovanni Giovanella, representatives of the Rotary Clubs, partner companies –Procave and Tokio Marine, the Madre Teresa Association, hospital management, and Rotary leaders and authorities from the region.
The event was marked by emotion and celebration as participants recognized another milestone in Rotary’s mission to transform lives through commitment and solidarity. The new equipment began operation in the hospital’s Surgical Center shortly after its delivery.
By José Alberto Noldin, PDG 2017-2018 (D.4652) | Rotary Club of Itajai-Porta do Vale member and Project Coordinator
Leaders of Rotary Clubs Partners of The Global Grant Project
Rotary’s OPAL Awards for Scholarship Funds Dazzled
By Marci Shatzman
The “Oscars” for community service in Boca Raton, this year’s 27th OPAL Awards were red carpet worthy from the seven honorees to the gala’s fashions.
Videos, intros and heartfelt thank yous inspired more than 350 guests at The Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s gala fundraiser for student college, trade and certification scholarships at Boca West Country Club. OPAL co-chair Jan Savarick started off the proceedings by asking scholarship winners to stand. OPAL co-chair Neil Saffer conducted a live auction for everything from cruises courtesy of Scott Grody Travel, to local dinners and trips to Napa and Tuscany, plus a call for donations.
Artist, jeweler and sculptor Yaacov Heller introduced fellow club member, multiple Emmy Award-winning executive producer and entrepreneur Bob Buruchian, who brought his whole family and professional team. Bob got a standing ovation as the club’s annual Lifetime Legacy Award honoree.
Others receiving Outstanding People and Leaders Awards also represented the next generation of volunteerism and philanthropy. Honorees Diane and Larry Feldman’s sons Adam, Daniel and Jonathan introduced their parents as passing along their “legacy of love” for their support of nonprofits such as Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Jewish Family Service. “We are here because it’s God decree that for
those who much is given, much is expected,” said Larry Feldman, formerly known here as Mr. Subway for his association with the sandwich chain.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation president Mark Larkin showed a large sheaf of paper to illustrate the range of honorees Carrie Rubin and her dad Marvin Rubin’s volunteer and fundraising efforts. Chairing this year’s Go Pink luncheon that raised $2.6 million for the hospital’s breast cancer care and research, Carrie added their Fuller Center connections.
OPAL honorary chair Christine E. Lynn introduced much honored Marti LaTour and George Elmore, who have a countywide philanthropic reach in 70
nonprofits including FAU Tech Runway. Announcing he just turned 95, “it’s our responsibility to give back,” Elmore said.
Savarick and Saffer paid tribute to the late Spencer Siegel, their longtime OPAL co-chair, whose wife Dara and their children where there, and that Rotary’s club’s president Kristine Amorello. Tributes for others lost in 2024 went to Arthur Adler, founder of Boca West Children’s Foundation, and Helen Babione, Soroptimist Club founder who was active in many nonprofits and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
New faces included Bob Goldfarb, a custom clothier who contributed to Saffer’s live auction, and FAU’s incom-
ing College of Nursing dean Cameron Duncan.
Chris Maners, who’s chairing this Rotary Club’s “Future Stars Performing Arts Competition” in April, was proud his talented daughter Juliette Maners, a college senior, sang at the cocktail hour. She’s Broadway bound. https:// rotaryclubbocaraton.com/event/future-stars-competition/
Past OPAL honorees attended and were recogized, among them Marta with Jim Batmasian, Suzy Broad, city council member Fran and Dr. Nathan Nachlas, Laura Reiss, Greg Hazle and Terry Fedele. Presenting sponsors for this year’s OPALs were Christine E. Lynn and Amy and Mike Kazma.
Other speakers and guests included Mayor Scott Singer, who declared Jan. 11 OPAL Honoree Day, former county attorney Dave Aronberg, and past Rotary District 6930 governor and the The Rotary Club Boca Raton West founder Douglas Heizer, who conducts Rotary’s annual holiday toy drive, and his wife Dini, the club’s vice president. Heizer publishes The Boca Raton Tribune.
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton meets for lunch at noon every Wednesday at Crazy Uncle Mike’s, 6450 N. Federal Highway, the venue for many nonprofit fundraisers. Restaurant owner Mike Goodwin and his wife Camilla were among the guests.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Will Not Impact Waste Collection in Unincorporated PBC
Boca Raton, FL – Garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulk waste collection will not be impacted for residents and businesses in unincorporated Palm Beach County on Monday, Jan. 20, due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) disposal facilities will be open and haulers in unincorporated Palm Beach County will run their regular routes. Residents should place all garbage, recyclables and yard waste curbside by 6 a.m.
While SWA administrative offices will be closed, a limited number of customer service team members will be available to assist residents with any garbage or recyclable collection questions or concerns. SWA Customer Information Services can be reached at 561-697-2700, 866-792-4636 (toll free) or contactcis@swa.org.
Residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County can always see their collection schedule, set reminders, and sign up for collection information by visiting the “My Pick-Up Days” tool on the SWA website.
Residents living in one of Palm Beach County’s 39 municipalities should contact their municipality directly for holiday collection information. A list of municipal contacts can be found online.
There are only two observed holidays during which residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County will not receive garbage service:
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Christmas Day: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
There are no makeup days. With the increase of garbage around these holidays, per the collections contract, residents living in unincorporated Palm Beach County can place excess, bagged garbage outside of their standardized SWA garbage cart at the curb for pick up. These days are the Friday, Saturday and Monday following Thanksgiving, and from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.
There are normal scheduled collection services for unincorporated residents on the following observed holidays:
• President’s Day: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
• Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
• Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19, 2025
• Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025
• Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
• Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
• Veteran’s Day: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
• Christmas Eve: Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
• New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
• New Year’s Day: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
More information on holiday collection can be found online, as can additional information about SWA facilities and hours.
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA or Authority) is a Dependent Special District that was created by the Florida Legislature in 1975. Since then, the SWA has developed an award-winning integrated solid waste management system to handle the county’s waste and recyclables. We call ourselves AWAY: whether you throw it, recycle it or flush it AWAY, we put your waste to work. Each year, we:
Process 100,000 tons of recyclables
Combust approximately 1.8 million tons of trash to generate electricity at renewable energy facilities
Produce enough electricity to power approximately 90,000 homes
Recycle more than 130,000 tons of wastewater treatment residuals (sludge from flushes) into an environmentally-friendly fertilizer amendment
Safely recycle or dispose of more than 4.7 million pounds of home hazards
Collect rainwater from the roofs of Renewable Energy Facility 2 and store it in a 2-million gallon cistern, which is used as part of the energy making process
Anyone can sign up on the SWA’s website to receive SWA news, calendar updates, job announcements or other web postings of interest. Should you sign up online to receive SWA’s news releases, we can remove you from the distribution list by sending a reply with the subject “REMOVE” as a reply to this email.
Palm Beach State College to Host Job Fair on January 22
Lake Worth, FL – Palm Beach State College invites job seekers to explore exciting career opportunities at its upcoming Job Fair on Wednesday, January 22, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Lake Worth Campus, in the Public Safety Building, PSD 108, located at 4200 S Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
This event is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in joining the Panther Community. Attendees will have the chance to meet members of the college’s Human Resources team, learn about available positions, and discover the outstanding benefits offered by Palm Beach State College.
Why Join Palm Beach State College?
Palm Beach State College is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
State insurance options (health, dental, and vision)
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
Contributions toward state retirement plans
Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness opportunities
College-paid long-term disability
College-paid life insurance
Available Opportunities Include:
Adjunct instructor positions in Nursing, English, Speech, HVAC, Electrical, Marine, Low Voltage, Welding, Automotive, and more.
Full- and part-time positions in Academic Affairs, Student Services, Financial Aid, Campus Safety, IT, Facilities, and additional areas.
The event also includes the convenience of scanning a QR code for career opportunities and more details.
Make a Difference—Join the Panther Community
Don’t miss this chance to connect with a vibrant educational institution that values its team members and their contributions to student success and the community.
For more information about the Job Fair or to explore career opportunities at Palm Beach State College, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/employment.
Be a Tailgating Legend This Football Season
(StatePoint) It’s tailgating season and whether you’re gathering in your backyard or in the stadium parking lot, you know that some of the best times happen in the hours leading up to the game, especially when there are tasty bites in the mix.
Helping you elevate your favorite tailgating recipes and cook up your best memories of the football season is Michael Duarte, the digital creator and food influencer behind FoodWithBearHands and a MVP on the Bear Mountain BBQ team. Both recipes he’s sharing incorporate Bear Mountain BBQ’s 100% natural hardwood pellets, which work with any grill or smoker to craft a real smoke flavor that will amplify any meal.
The first recipe is for Cheesesteak Jalapeño Poppers, and Duarte warns this legendary game day recipe is one
your friends and family will remember you for.
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
• 10 jalapeños
• 1 pound ribeye, sliced thin
• 10 slices of bacon
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 slices of mozzarella
• 4 slices of provolone
• 1 ounce Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons BBQ rub
• Salt and pepper
• Bear Mountain BBQ Chophouse Blend Pellets
Instructions:
1. Slice your jalapeños length-wise and remove the seeds, set aside.
2. Sauté onion and bell peppers in a skillet on medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
3. When caramelized, remove the veggies and add in the thinly sliced ribeye. Pro tip: To get thinner slices, freeze
ribeye for 1 hour to firm.
4. Sear on medium to high heat and add the veggies back in, plus 4 slices of mozzarella and 4 slices of provolone until the cheese is melted.
5. Add mixture to your jalapeño slices, wrap with bacon and top with your favorite BBQ rub.
6. Place on wire rack and into your smoker at 375 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove when your bacon is nice and crispy and enjoy your game day appetizer!
For the ultimate snack to go along with a cold beer, try this recipe for Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Hot Pockets.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
• 1 box of Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets
• 1 pack of bacon
• Honey
• 1 jalapeño – sliced
• Derek Wolf | Big Bad BBQ Ale - Spiceology
• Bear Mountain BBQ Chef’s Choice Blend Pellets
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to 350 degrees F with Bear Mountain BBQ Chef’s Choice pellets.
2. Wrap each frozen Hot Pocket in a slice of thin bacon and place on a wire rack.
3. Drizzle honey over the Hot Pockets and place jalapeño slices on top.
4. Dust your Hot Pockets with Derek Wolf | Big Bad BBQ Ale - Spiceology or other BBQ rub.
5. Smoke for 45 minutes or until bacon is nice and crispy.
6. When done, top with more honey and enjoy!
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“Whether you’re all about college ball or you’re an NFL mega fan, kicking off each game with amazing barbecue is always easy with the right ingredients in play,” says Bear Mountain BBQ’s Levi Strayer.
Financial Planning: A Great Career Option for Remote Work
(StatePoint) If you’re like most workers today, you see remote work as a major perk. In fact, a Buffer study finds that 98% of all workers have expressed the desire to work remotely, at least part of the time.
Fortunately, high-earning potential and the flexibility to work anywhere often go hand-in-hand for those on the path to becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
Here’s why, and what it means for you:
An in-demand field: The Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that demand for financial planners will increase at a rate of 13% through 2032, meaning financial planners enjoy job security and plentiful career opportunities at firms of many types and sizes. And CFP® certification only makes your job more secure — 86% of consumers prefer an advisor who has completed a rigorous education program and passed a certification exam.
Broad parameters: CFP® professionals work in a variety of settings. Many CFP® professionals start their own business — acting as their own boss, deciding on their pay structure and working wherever they wish. Some
financial firms that hire CFP® professionals also have remote options. Holistic financial planning advice can be delivered in person or virtually, allowing for a great deal of location flexibility.
Scheduling flexibility: Where you work is just one piece of the equation. What about when you work? It’s not uncommon to have a lot of schedule flexibility as a financial planner, especially if you lead your own practice. You can design a work week that aligns with your personal life, family needs and outside pursuits.
Job satisfaction: Financial planning is a helping profession. Financial planners help their clients achieve financial goals, navigate life’s challenges and even help close wealth gaps. Many
CFP® professionals also serve those in need through pro bono financial planning. In addition, the flexibility of financial planning makes this one career path that provides plenty of job satisfaction. In fact, 89% of CFP® professionals are satisfied with their decision to pursue certification.
To learn more about career options with a CFP® certification, visit https:// www.cfp.net.
As you embark on a financial planning career, be sure to secure credentials that will not only increase your earning potential and drive your career forward but also expand your opportunities so that you can work where and when you want.
Rotary Club of Delray Beach Has Completed the Distribution of 1500 Dictionaries Free of Charge to Third Graders in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach
Delray Beach, FL – During the months of October, November and part of December 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Delray Beach personally delivered to and had discussions with the third graders in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. The books were received with great excitement by the 3rd graders. In this high tech age, they still enjoyed having their own book to use in class.
“The Rotary Club of Delray Beach since 1948 has been serving the needs of our community through service and fund raising., especially for Education”, advised our President Pro Tem, Tom Coyne . “ For over 30 years our club has raised the money, bought the dictionaries and distributed them to third graders and their teachers.
Ms. Nancy King, Chair of the In-
ternational, Scholarship and Dictionary Committee, praised the Club member volunteers who gave their time to prepare the books and distribute them. “Some of the teachers were once third graders in town and remember receiving their own dictionary” said Ms. King.
Our Club President invites you to our Club. Our luncheon meetings are every Tuesday at Noon at Aloft Hotel, 202 SE 5TH Avenue, Delray Beach. Call before coming as we have field trips and socials periodically instead of a lunch meeting. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians who are members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. For more information, visit www.rotary.org.
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Onsite Registration: 6:30 AM Race Starts: 7:00 AM
Left, Jase Graham, Public Relations, Right Nancy King Chair of Dictionaries Distribution
CHARITY
Boca Raton Fashion Show Features
Individuals with Intellectual & Development Disabilities
Boca Raton, FL – JARC Florida’s seventh annual “A Fashion Show With Heart!” returns January 31 at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Seventeen JARC Clients, individuals with intellectual or development disabilities, will walk the runway, along with their family and friends, and show off fashion from Shop Finally and Robert Graham.
JARC is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that provides program and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The event is co-chaired by Ellen Gechter and Kelly Blackman Stone. All proceeds will benefit the Dr. Allen & Annette Stone Adult Day Training Program at JARC FL.
WHEN: Friday, January 31, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca W. Drive, Boca Raton, FL
WHO: The models are JARC FL Clients, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, plus family and board members.
COST: Tickets are $100/each and include lunch. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To register, donate, purchase raffle tickets or sponsor, please visit www.jarcfl.org/fashion.
JARC Florida, a non-sectarian organization based in Boca Raton, provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization’s vision is to remove barriers to independence so that each person with intellectual and developmental disabilities is better able to reach his or her potential. JARC currently operates ten group homes in the Boca Raton and Delray Beach area for adults with developmental disabilities. JARC offers apartment living for those who do not require 24-hour supervision as well as vocational training in the Mel & Elaine Stein Living and Learning Center. The organization was created in the mid 1980’s in response to the needs of families with adult children with developmental disabilities. Learn more at http://jarcfl.org.
Adopt-A-Family’s
40th Annual Event Shatters Goal and Raises $1.2 Million
Palm Beach, FL – Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. has been compassionately and intentionally caring for area residents at risk of or experiencing homelessness for decades. By continuing the tradition of its cherished annual Tree Lighting Celebration, the organization raises much-needed funds to help provide Palm Beach County residents with critical pathways to success.
On December 3, Adopt-A-Family hosted its 40th Anniversary Tree Lighting Celebration, its most successful event to date, raising $1.2 million for the life-changing programs and services that work to reduce homelessness and help break generational cycles of poverty.
“The generosity of our dedicated and loyal supporters means everything to our organization, our staff, and the families we serve annually,” shared Adopt-A-Family CEO Matt Constantine. “Watching this tradition thrive and noting the vital work that continues to benefit our clients due to its growing success is an honor that always stays with me.”
Board member Nancy J. Kyle chaired the landmark event, joined by past chairs of the 10th, 20th, and 30th Tree Lighting Anniversary Celebrations: Paula Michel, Alice Tarone,
and Beth Hennessy. As 2024 Honorary Chairs, each woman’s impact and legacy were celebrated. “Our successful evening was the culmination of months of planning and hard work by our Tree Lighting committee & donors. We are all grateful to have the opportunity to support and celebrate AAF in its ongoing efforts to transform lives,” shared event chair Nancy J. Kyle.
The Adopt-A-Family Angel Tree began in 1985 to commemorate the community of “angels” who support the organization.
Recognized as an annual serenade to the season’s joys while firmly focused on its mission, this year’s magical evening began with The Kings Academy choir singing holiday classics as guests arrived and entered the private club. Inside the winter wonderland, guests bid on exclusive silent auction items. The live auction, wine pull, and highly anticipated orchid auction added to the excitement. Later, attendees were touched by a client who shared a powerful testimonial about her family’s journey with Adopt-A-Family services and housing.
Constantine concluded the heartwarming event by highlighting its far-reaching impact. “While the 40th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration has showcased our past achievements, tonight’s funds catalyze our future endeavors. We are grateful,” said Constantine.
Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches provides programs, services, and solutions to homeless and low-income Palm Beach County families experiencing a crisis. The organization aims to strengthen families with children to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services. , The agency provides physical housing units, an emergency shelter, rental assistance, homeless prevention services, youth educational programming, mental health services, and job coaching to accomplish this mission. To learn more about Adopt-A-Family’s work in Palm Beach County, please visit https://www.afpbc.org or call (561) 253-1361.
JARC Fashion Show 2022
Nancy J. Kyle
The Boca Raton Tribune
MUNICIPAL
Boca OKs First ‘Transit-Oriented Housing’
By Marci Shatzman
City council just approved changes to Boca Raton’s density and intensity and the site plan, paving the way for Boca Village. The eight-story mixeduse building with some workforce and affordable housing units can now proceed on the site of Boca Raton Tri-Rail station.
Here’s exactly what was unanimously approved at Tuesday’s city council meeting:
“A resolution of the City of Boca Raton considering, for the approximately 8.23-acre Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station property generally located at 680 W. Yamato Road, an amendment to an approved site plan for a commercial industrial multifamily development to authorize the construction of a new eight (8)-story mixed-use building consisting of a 340-unit multi-family complex, including 10% affordable housing units and 5% workforce housing units,
and approximately 30,100 square feet of commercial uses.”
Approval will not include any improvements or additional parking at the Boca Raton Tri-Rail station, said David Milledge, an attorney with the real estate law firm Miskel Backman representing the developer, who was not mentioned. No groundbreaking or timeline was set.
Boca Village will also include a swimming pool for residents, outdoor seating for a planned restaurant, and street trees and benches on the perimeter.
No disruption to Tri-Rail service is expected during construction. “I’m user,” said Deputy Mayor Yvette Drucker, adding “this our first transit-oriented community to get more people on the rails and cars off the road.”
City of Boca Raton MLK Jr Day, Holiday Service Changes
Boca Raton, FL – City Offices Closed
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, City offices and services will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025.
We look forward to serving you on Tuesday, January 21!
Sanitation Schedule Changes
There will be NO sanitation service on Monday, January 20, 2025.
> Mon., Jan. 20 service will be a day LATER on Tues., Jan. 21.
> Tues., Jan. 21 service will be a day LATER on Wed., Jan. 22.
Need to check your service area? View the Sanitation Collection Map.
Need an extra reminder? Get a TEXT on Sunday!
Sign up for Sanitation notifications on our website or text SanitationAlert (no space) to 38276.
Not sure when and what to recycle? Get the Recycle Coach App today.
All parks, beaches, beachfront parks and playgrounds are open with regular hours on January 20.
Recreational facilities will have the following hours for Monday, January 20, 2025:
Community Centers
• Boca Raton Community Center: CLOSED
• Sugar Sand Community Center: 10am-5pm
• Swim & Racquet Community Center: 7:30am-5pm
• Sugar Sand Park Carousel: 11am-4pm
Tennis
• Boca Raton Tennis Center: 8am-9pm
• Patch Reef Park Tennis Center: 7:30am-10pm
• The Racquet Center: 7:30am10pm
• Aquatics
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• The Swim Center Pool: 7:30am5pm
• Meadows Park Pool: 10am-5pm
Golf
• Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club: 7am-Sunset
• Alan C. Alford Red Reef Family Golf Course: 7:30am-Sunset
Libraries
• Downtown Library: CLOSED
• Spanish River Library: CLOSED
Other
• Tim Huxhold Skate Park & Shuffleboard Courts: 5pm-9pm
• Sugar Sand Field House: 8am10:30pm
• Gumbo Limbo Nature Center: 9am-4pm
• Park Rangers HQ: 8am-4pm
• Cemetery: CLOSED
ENVIRONMENT
The Coastal Stewards to Host First Beach Clean-Up of the New Year
Start the New Year Off Right by Cleaning Beaches and Learn About the Effects of Pollution on the Local Marine Life
Boca Raton, FL – The Coastal Stewards, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and study of marine life and the coastal ecosystem, is hosting a Beach Clean-Up in Ocean Ridge. The public (of all ages) is welcome to participate. Following the beach clean-up, attendees will participate in a discovery session and hear from environmental experts and learn about the effects of pollution on the animals The Coastal Stewards is trying to save.
In 2024, The Coastal Stewards hosted 12 beach clean-ups, removed nearly 10,000 pieces of plastic from the South Florida coastline, cleaned 2.5 square miles of beach and coastal habitat, and educated and engaged more than 425 community members about environmental pollution.
WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 9 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: The Coastal Stewards HQ, 5112 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
DETAILS: Beach clean-up supplies will be provided. Water shoes,
hats, sunscreen recommended. Refreshments will be provided! Kids are encouraged to attend and participate in conservation discussions and activities – all led by The Coastal Stewards Educational Officer.
RSVP: Please RSVP here: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/new-yearbeach-clean-up-with-the-coastal-stewards-tickets-1141345999609
Our nonprofit was established in 1981 as The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center of South Palm Beach and evolved to the Friends of Gumbo Limbo and later to the Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards. Always an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, these guardians of the coastal environment and the marine life that call Southeast Florida home have funded education, research, and the sea turtle rehabilitation work since for more than 15 years. The mission of Coastal Stewards is to inspire people to support the stewardship and research of coastal and marine ecosystems. In 2023, The Coastal Stewards expanded its focus on the rescue, rehabilitation, research, and release of sea turtles to aid dolphins, manatees, and whales. The Coastal Stewards’ mission’s pillars—sustainability, engagement, and awareness—guide us toward a brighter, thriving coastal future. Learn more at www.thecoastalstewards.org.
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Old Course at Broken Sound | Boca Raton, FL
Coastal Stewards Beach Cleanup
AT&T Unveils First & Only CustomerFirst Promise Across Both Wireless & Fiber Networks; Plus, Customer Care & Deals
Boca Raton FL – Key Takeaways:
AT&T is leveling up the industry with a bold guarantee to our customers, promising an elevated experience focused on connectivity they can depend on, deals they want, and the prompt, friendly service they deserve. All guaranteed, or we make it right.
We’re the first and only carrier to launch a customer guarantee for both its wireless and fiber networks – and across both consumers and small businesses – because we are dedicated to connecting our customers at work, at home and on the go.
The customer is at the center of every decision, innovation, and connection we make, and we are committed to taking action and continuously improving our customer experiences.
AT&T is leveling up the industry with the launch of the AT&T Guarantee on January 9: a bold promise to our consumer and small business customers that we will deliver the connectivity they can depend on, the deals they want, and the prompt, friendly service they deserve. And if we fall short of this – we’re going to take action to make it right.
No other carrier has offered a guarantee as comprehensive as this, spanning our network, our care and our deals. We’re the first and only carrier that offers a guarantee for wireless and fiber networks. Plus – we are here to take care of our customers across consumer and small business. Why did we do this? Because we’re the only ones that can meaningfully do it as the leaders in converged connectivity experiences.
Here’s what the AT&T Guarantee covers:
Connectivity customers can depend on: People just want connectivity that works. Period. In the event of a network interruption, we will work diligently to restore service and make it right for fiber customers who experience 20 minutes or more and wireless customers who experience 60 minutes or more of a covered outage.1 Consumers will automatically receive a bill credit equaling a full day of service and we’ll reach out to our small business customers with options to help make it right. Deals customers want:Our best deals on any smartphone are for new and existing customers and don’t require the most expensive plan like our competitors do. 2 And we have no hidden fees or equipment charges with AT&T Fiber.3
Prompt, friendly service that customers deserve: Speak to a friendly tech expert within 5 minutes or schedule a callback at a time that you choose.4 Plus, same or next day technician availability so we can get customers help fast for their fiber.5 And if we can’t make that happen, we’ll make sure we get back to our customers as soon as possible with options to help make it right.
“We’ve been on a multi-year journey to improve the customer experience, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do,”said Jenifer Robertson, Executive Vice President & GM, AT&T Mass Markets & Mobility. “Since 2019, we’ve invested more than $140 billion in our network and almost a billion dollars in customer care and operations, and that’s brought us to where we are today – becoming the first and only carrier that offers a guarantee for wireless and fiber networks. From offering faster solutions and enhancing the digital experience, to meeting customers on their terms and using GenAI for an expert touch, we’re committed to raising the bar in the industry. This isn’t about maintaining the status quo; it’s about redefining it.”
“With the customer as our compass, this bold initiative embodies the very essence of our company’s Purpose,” said Kellyn Kenny, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at AT&T. “Customers tell us they want confidence in their service provider and offering a guarantee makes them four times more likely to choose a brand that offers one. It’s about being transparent, taking action and ensuring our customers know they are supported. We’re committed to delivering on our promises. We are walking the walk and talking the talk – and this is just the beginning.”
Learn more about the AT&T Guarantee at att.com/guarantee and att. com/businessguarantee.
Credit for fiber downtime lasting 20 minutes or more; or for wireless downtime lasting 60 minutes or more caused by a single incident impacting 10 or more towers. Restrictions and exclusions apply. See att.com/guarantee and att.com/businessguarantee for full details
2. Offers vary by device. Restrictions may apply.
3. No annual contracts or equipment charges for AT&T Business Fiber customers.
4. Five minutes begins once customer is routed to technical support assistance. See att.com/guarantee and att.com/businessguarantee for add’l details.
5. See att.com/guarantee and att. com/businessguarantee for add’l details.
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
Empower 2025: A Day of Impact and Opportunity
Boca Raton, FL – This unique event will bring together leaders, innovators, and change-makers for a day of high-level networking and collaboration. Attendees will have the chance to connect with top entrepreneurs, corporations, and government officials, fostering relationships that can drive transformative economic growth.
Empower 2025 is also a powerful opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting women in entrepreneurship, a key driver of economic resilience
and innovation. Together, we can help pave the way for a more inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We would be honored to count on your support as a sponsor, participant, or advocate for this groundbreaking event. Your involvement will not only strengthen the entrepreneurial community but also contribute to shaping a brighter economic future.
Registration: https://bit.ly/SymposiumHEI25
EDUCATION
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to Host Scholarship Program Information Sessions
West Palm Beach, FL – The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has announced four in-person information sessions for its annual Scholarship Program, designed for local high school students. These sessions are open to students who are interested in applying for a Community Foundation scholarship, learning more about the available opportunities, or receiving assistance with their applications.
Currently, nearly 100 scholarships are available for high school seniors planning to enroll in colleges, universities, trade schools, or vocational programs in the summer or fall of 2025. The awards average $10,000, and applications will be accepted through February 3, 2025. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues.
The Scholarship Program Information Sessions will take place:
January 18, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. Please bring your library card; reservations are not required.
January 25, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Library – Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade. Please bring your library card; reservations are not required.
January 25, 2025 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Library – Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee. Please bring your library card; reservations are not required.
February 1, 2025 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Elisabeth Lahti Library, 15200 SW Adams Avenue, Indiantown (Martin County). Please bring your library card; reservations are not required.
In addition to its general scholarships, the Community Foundation offers several awards tailored to students with unique circumstances. These include opportunities for women who have placed a child for adoption, family members of fallen law enforcement officers, and individuals pursuing careers in agriculture, architecture, creative writing, or the medical and nursing fields.
For more information, please contact Eric Freilich, Director of Schol-
arship Programs at the Community Foundation, at efreilich@cfpbmc.org or 561-340-4513.
In 2024, the Community Foundation awarded 117 need- and merit-based scholarships to Palm Beach and Martin County students, valued at more than $1.3 million. The Community Foundation has distributed nearly $18 million through 3,200 scholarships to deserving students since 1985. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Scholarship Program’s launch.
About the Application
This year’s Scholarship Program application closes on February 3, 2025. Scholarship interviews take place in March and April 2025. Award recipients will be notified in June, and funds will be distributed in July. Applicants must have a Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher, be a graduating high school student from Palm Beach or Martin County, demonstrate financial need and/or academic achievement, and be an incoming student at a college, university or vocational/trade school. Some scholarships have additional criteria.
The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee reviews applications and matches potential candidates to scholarship funds based on a variety of criteria and several scholarships require interviews. The Committee makes awardee recommendations to the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors, which votes to approve scholarship funding. To apply for a scholarship or learn more about the process, visit yourcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships-process/.
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a nonprofit organization that leads philanthropy locally. The foundation provides charitable expertise and vehicles to increase the investment options on behalf of individuals, family foundations, and corporations. Since 1972, the foundation has distributed nearly $250 million in grants and scholarships aimed at closing the area’s opportunity gaps. With its vast network of donors and nonprofit partners, the foundation supports initiatives that improve youth and education, economic opportunity, thriving communities, and crisis preparation and response. Learn more at yourcommunityfoundation.org.
2024 Scholarship Recipients Gather For College Send Off
The Boca Raton Tribune
ENTERTAINMENT
Priscilla Presley Shares Memories of Life with Elvis
Boca Raton, FL – The Wick Theatre is thrilled to announce that Priscilla Presley will be in Boca Raton for two special events sharing memories and insights into her relationship with the legendary entertainer Elvis Presley. This extraordinary experience will provide audiences with a rare opportunity to hear first-hand stories about Priscilla’s life with one of the most beloved music icons of all time. An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley will take place February 22, 2025, with 2 pm and 7:30 pm performances. Tickets are $85-$150, with VIP tickets $150$300, which includes lunch/dinner, show, and meet & greet experience. For more details visit www.thewick.org or call the box office at 561-995-2333.
“Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear Priscilla speak firsthand, and relive the magic, memories, and reality of what it was truly like to live alongside the King of Rock and Roll.” said Marilynn Wick, Managing Executive Producer. “During these events, Priscilla will reflect on her special relationship with Elvis, her years living at Graceland, her dedication to preserving his legacy, and the journey she took to develop her own successful career in films and television. Priscilla Presley is a truly remarkable woman, and we are honored to host this outstanding program.”
The now iconic couple first met when Elvis was stationed in Germany. Priscilla was just fourteen, yet the singer was immediately drawn to her. Their extraordinary connection deepened and endured, even after their divorce, lasting until his tragic passing at the age of forty-two in 1977.
During this event, Priscilla shares rare glimpses into their private world. As a devoted wife and mother to their
daughter, Lisa Marie, she navigated the complexities of life with one of the most idolized stars of all time. From the exhilaration of shared triumphs to the challenges of constant scrutiny and the presence of other women in Elvis’s life, Priscilla offers a raw and honest account of her experience.
Audiences will be mesmerized by personal home movies capturing intimate moments at Graceland, on vacation, and with their beloved daughter. But Priscilla’s story extends beyond the glamorous facade. She delves into the darker side of fame, its toll on Elvis, and the profound grief that followed his untimely death.
Priscilla’s story, however, is also one of growth and triumph as she has played an instrumental role in preserving Elvis’s legacy and transforming the Presley Estate from a burgeoning entity into a phenomenally successful organization consisting of the Graceland Mansion, a worldwide licensing program, merchandising and more, all while forging her own career as an actress in films and on the landmark television series Dallas.
With over 50 mainstage productions since its opening, The Wick Theatre attracts esteemed musical theater professionals, and welcomes stars of film, TV, Broadway and beyond, including Cindy Williams, Leslie Uggams, Andrea McArdle, Lee Roy Reams, and Sally Struthers, among others. These productions have not only been commercial successes, regularly selling out their runs, but also critical successes with dozens of Carbonell and Broadway World Awards nominations and wins. Run by self-made entrepreneur Marilynn Wick, The Wick also houses the Tavern at the Wick, a posh gourmet restaurant in the style of the famed Tavern on the Green in NYC, and the newly redesigned Museum Club.
The Museum Club (formerly The Costume Museum at the Wick Theatre), after having undergone a dramatic, hightech transformation, will host special evening events featuring cocktail service at the new bar, gourmet dining, and nationally acclaimed acts on the venue’s cabaret stage. The completely renovated venue boasts 360-degree immersive video experiences, historic costume displays, and a sophisticated, glamorous vibe.
The Wick Theatre is located at 7901 N. Federal Highway. Boca Raton, Florida 33487
Registration Now Open for The Third Annual Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup
Boca Raton, FL – B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, announced today that registration is now open for the Third Annual Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup Golf Tournament. The event will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Boca Grove Country Club in Boca Raton. Registration and breakfast kick off at 7:45 a.m.; driving range opens at 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 9 a.m.; and lunch and raffle at 1:15 p.m.
“We are excited to host our esteemed Annual Yiddishe Cup once again, inviting the community to come together for tradition, connection, and Tzedakah,” said Tournament Chair Dr. Bryan Wasserman. “Join us for an unforgettable morning filled with golf, camaraderie, and a shared sense of community. We can’t wait to see you there!”
Tickets, which are $450 per golfer, include a kosher breakfast, lunch, raffle tickets, and more. Participants will experience golf on the stunning 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed championship golf course; the opportunity to win a brand new car in the Hole-in-One Tournament; complimentary valet service; a scramble format; numerous fun contests throughout the day; and more.
The Phyllis and Leonard Attman
Yiddishe Cup will once again benefit Youth Education Programs at B’nai Torah, and specifically the congregation’s inclusion Bar/Bat Mitzvah program for special needs children with Autism, ADHD, physical and mental developmental abnormalities, and neurodiversity.
This year’s Tournament Sponsor is Phyllis and Leonard Attman. To learn more and register, visit www.btcboca. org/golf. For more information, contact the synagogue at info@bnai-torah.org or 561-392-8566. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
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.
Beth Herman, Allyson Sheldon, Vickie Mazza, Rabbi David Steinhardt, Elysa Stark
The Boca Raton Tribune
OBITUARY
Sydney Jack Steiner
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Sydney J. Steiner, loving husband of Frances Steiner, father
of Honey Steiner (deceased), David Steiner, Janine (and Sasha) Jovanovic. He was a proud grandfather to Franky Bernstein, Sami Spalter, Noah Steiner, Max Jovanovic, and Roman Jovanovic, and the great-grandfather of Ivy Jean Steiner.
An accomplished attorney, real estate developer, and investor, Sydney passed away in his home peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 90. A long-time resident of Dallas, Texas, Sydney’s remarkable life journey began in Toronto, Canada, where he spent the first half of his life building the foundation of his professional and personal legacy.
Sydney’s early years were marked by a passion for learning, a commitment to hard work, and an innate curiosity that would guide him throughout his life.
He achieved success as an attorney and later transitioned into real estate development and investment, expanding his ventures across Canada and the United States. A visionary and an entrepreneur, Sydney exemplified the power of determination and resilience in turning aspirations into achievements.
Sydney was a lifelong scholar with an insatiable appetite for intellectual pursuits. He immersed himself in the study of philosophy, religion, science, and history, always seeking to understand the world and share his insights with others. An avid reader, he was as comfortable debating complex ideas as he was sharing a lighthearted anecdote, captivating everyone around him with his charm and wit.
After moving to Dallas, Texas, Sydney continued thriving professionally
while becoming a beloved figure in his community. Known for his magnetic personality, he was the life of the party, a trusted mentor, and a motivator who inspired countless friends and colleagues. His generosity extended beyond his professional life, supporting religious causes, educational initiatives, and the arts, including the Dallas Symphony.
A man of diverse passions, Sydney found joy in squash and tennis as well as golf. Above all, he cherished his role as the devoted patriarch of his family.
In honor of the family’s wishes, funeral services were held privately. Sydney J. Steiner’s legacy of love, generosity, and intellectual curiosity will continue to inspire all who were fortunate to know him.
Sydney J. Steiner
February 10, 1934 – January 5, 2025
The Boca Raton Tribune
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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The administration of the estate of Evelyn Zakarin, d ceased, whose date of death was December 7th, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is 1/16/2025 .
Leonard I. Singer Attorneys at Law Attorneys for Personal Representative 1860 Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 201 West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Telephone: (561) 433-4200
Leonard I. Singer, esq. Florida Bar No. 313939
Email Addresses: LisEsquire@aol.com
Charles Zakarin P.O. Address: 11 Indian Hill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of BANKROLLA located at 1287 E NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 206 DEERFIELD BCH, FL 33442, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of The Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Boca Raton, Florida, Jan. 16, 2025. Owner EPIC PLAY HOLDING INC.
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