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Unicorn Children’s Foundation Gets Down with Motown
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Scholars Program Receives $108,350 The Florida Atlantic University Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program recently was awarded $108,350 by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton. The donation stems from the club’s 21st Annual Outstanding People and Leaders (OPAL) Awards fundraiser, where Aubrey and Sally Strul, co-founders of the Kelly/Strul program, were honored for their commitment to education and mentorship. “With generous support from organizations like the Rotary Club of Boca Raton, we are able to continue our work supporting first-generation scholars at FAU,” said Aubrey Strul.
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PBSC Professor Wins Prize Palm Beach State College Professor Bradley Johnson has been awarded the 2018 Wheelbarrow Books Poetry Prize for his collection, “Smuggling Elephants Through Airport Security.” He will receive $1,000 in prize money, and his collection will be published by Michigan State University Press in 2020. “I’ve been working for this for a long time. The book is years of work,” said Johnson, Story on Page 9
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• Palm Beach State College Associate Professor Anurag Katyal is among six in the nation selected to participate as a fellow in a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) initiative being piloted by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. •Products On The Go, LLC, is happy to announce that they are partnering with the Junior League of Boca Raton in helping distribute diapers to local nonprofit agencies. The Delray Beach company donates their Little Toes Natural Bamboo Fiber Diapers, Swimmys, and on-the-go diaper changing sets to hospitals, pediatrician offices, clinics, shelters, and diaper banks both locally and nationally. • Based on recent news of more and more counties banning plastic straws, FarFromBoring Hospitality is answering the call by offering to swap out all current stock of plastic straws up to 20,000 from local establishments. FarFromBoring Hospitality, the founder of eco-friendly, reasonably-priced Rhino paper straws, is also sweetening the deal by offering buyers 15% off any paper straws they purchase in the month of February and March.
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Community FAU Opens Its First University-Run Primary Care Practice Florida Atlantic University has opened its first University-operated primary care physician practice in Boca Raton. Managed by FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine, Palm Beach County’s only medical school, FAU Medicine is dedicated to offering adult primary care and preventive health services to serve the community. FAU Medicine is located in a 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility in the Galen Medical Building, 880 NW 13th St., in Boca Raton, conveniently located near Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The practice’s experienced team of physicians combine the latest innovations in primary care medicine with a personalized, patient-centered approach. Services provided at FAU Medicine include preventive care and wellness, routine check-ups, management of acute and chronic health problems, medical and laboratory tests, and specialized geriatric care. As an academic center, FAU Medicine also offers patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and to engage in the latest research studies. “We are excited to launch FAU Medicine to address a gap in accessible primary care in Palm Beach County,” said Phillip Boiselle, M.D., dean of FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “Patients will benefit from our highly skilled physicians who are part of a sophisticated team of clinical leaders teaching the next generation of doctors. Our physicians have their finger on the pulse of the latest developments ─ not only to treat disease ─ but also to prevent disease and promote wellness.” Dr. Leonard Berkowitz checks to make sure Owlsley is in tip-top shape during his special visit to FAU Medicine. FAU Medicine offers a spacious waiting room and comfortable exam rooms, and is fully equipped with the resources needed for initial consultations, treatment services, and preventive care. The practice also offers a wide range of on-site diagnostic services including a full laboratory, EKG, and other services such as vaccinations, among others. “Whelchel Partners is thrilled to play a part in FAU’s medical school evolution. With the launch of additional specialty clinical services, our local university continues to play a significant role in providing access to care for our growing
senior population and beyond,” said Jay Whelchel, the medical office building’s owner and principal at Whelchel Partners. "The Galen Medical Building, a long-standing home for many of South Florida’s top physicians, welcomes the new practice as we collaborate in providing top quality health care services for citizens across south Palm Beach County." Patients who need to see a specialist will be referred to the medical school’s affiliated physicians in various specialties who care for their patients at the best hospitals in the region, which also are affiliated with the medical school. In addition, these affiliated physicians are part of the medical school’s faculty and are actively involved in teaching medical students and medical residents. “I am delighted to join FAU Medicine to help advance the health of our community one patient at a time by providing personalized and compassionate medical care,” said Leonard Berkowitz, D.O., lead physician of FAU Medicine, who is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Berkowitz previously served as a primary care physician at Heart and Vascular Associates and Primary Care Medical Associates in New Jersey and at Medical Associates in New York. He is a graduate of Cornell University and New York College of Medicine. “Our practice model allows us to spend quality time with our patients in a non-concierge setting. We believe that the quality of medical care improves when you can spend quality time with your doctor and focus on prevention. Our goal is to keep you healthy in the first place.” To better serve patients, FAU Medicine offers expanded hours in the evenings on Wednesday and on Saturday mornings and makes every effort to provide same-day appointments within the practice. Extended hours will be added as needed. FAU Medicine accepts insurance from traditional Medicare Part B and other major insurance plans such as Florida Blue and United Healthcare. For more information or to make an appointment at FAU Medicine, visit www.faumedicine.org or call 561566-5328.
Discover The Palm Beaches Presents Exclusive 4-Day Ticket Deal for SunFest 2019
SunFest announced that Discover The Palm Beaches, the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, has partnered with the festival to present an exclusive 4-day ticket package available for purchase from March 1-31, 2019. Patrons can purchase the Discover The Palm Beaches discounted 4-day admission ticket for $83 from www.SUNFEST.COM/ticketdeals. This offers a 12% discount off current pricing and $27 off gate pricing. SunFest takes place May 2-5, 2019 on downtown West Palm Beach’s waterfront, featuring headliners Keith Urban, OneRepublic, G-Eazy, Diplo, Tears for Fears, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bebe Rexha, Rebelution, Papa Roach, Don Omar, Ludacris, Lil Dicky, Stick Figure, Iration, Flogging Molly, Garbage, Big Gigantic, The B-52s, MAX, Fortunate Youth, Patrick Droney, Larkin Poe, Manic Focus, Nightly, Magic City Hippies, Hawthorne Heights, Des Rocs, ¡Mayday!, ripmattblack, Ballyhoo! and more. “SunFest is arguably one of the country’s greatest outdoor cultural events, because of its 37-year record of hosting a variety of chart-topping national acts, as well as emerging artists across multiple stages – from rock to hip-hop and electronic dance music to acoustic song-writers – in conjunction with an art festival that stretches along our region’s beautiful intracoastal waterway. Complete with
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Unicorn Children’s Foundation Gets Down with Motown On Saturday, February 16, 2019, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, along with co-chairs Julissa Caballero and Phillip DiPonio, hosted its Unicorn Ball: Get Down with Motown at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. The evening was a resounding success, and funds raised will create cradle to career pathways to help people with autism, attention deficit disorder and other special needs excel in their communities. Haley Moss, a South Florida woman who was admitted to the Florida Bar 21 years after she was diagnosed with autism, was honored with the prestigious Occhigrossi Family Youth in Service Award. “I am completely honored and very, very excited to keep spreading the message and hoping to inspire and bring hope to Boca Raton and our surrounding area,” Haley proclaimed. The award recognizes young people who are doing exceptional work to increase acceptance, support and opportunities for individuals challenged by special needs. Guests were treated to a live performance by Carlos De Antonis, America’s Got Talent contestant and world-famed opera tenor. The event consisted of an exciting live auction including 7th-row tickets for Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in Sunrise in March, and an exclusive Opera Chef Experience by Carlos himself. Another exciting live auction item was a Marilyn Monroe print on brushed metal, worth $25,000 by artist, Arthur J Williams. He was there at the event telling his fascinating story of his journey of being one of the greatest counterfeiters of modern history to now being a professional artist. During the After Party, a live band performed all of the classic Motown hits, where everyone danced and enjoyed delicious Motor City soul food. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Unicorn’s very exciting new program: the Special Percs Ca-
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féTM, a café that will provide vocational training and employment options for young adults with special needs. Unicorn hopes to create a path for these individuals to become more valued, accepted and included within the community through meaningful employment options in a competitive highdemand industry, as well as give their lives meaning and purpose one cup at a time. Guests had the exclusive opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind Special Percs Café mug donated by FarFromBoring, and the FIRST bags of “Coffee for a Cause” Unicorn Dream Makers Blend by Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co. If you couldn’t attend the event but would like to donate towards the launch of Special Percs CaféTM or purchase a bag of coffee, please visit UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/ SpecialPercs. A big THANK YOU to this year’s sponsors: Gail Wasserman Family Foundation, Sunshine Health, Silvana & Barry Halperin, Stanley & Marilyn Barry, Angela Fisher, Skyjet, Saks Fifth Avenue, Wyndham Boca Raton, Club Managers Association of AmericaFlorida Chapter, Boca West Children’s Foundation, TD Bank, Gregory’s Fine Jewelry, Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company, D3 Advertising, Motiv8, The Winebow Group, Palm Bay International, Republic Distributing Company, Simply The Best Magazine, Toshiba Business Solutions, The Happy Printer, FarFromBoring, Cakeballs Inc., and Oceans234. With 1 of every 6 children affected by some form of intellectual or developmental disability, most of us have experienced the challenges first-hand or know someone who has. There are a wide range of opportunities to be involved; to connect and learn more about the Unicorn Children's Foundation please visit www. UnicornChildrensFoundation.org.
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FAU’s Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program Receives $108,350 from the Rotary Club of Boca Raton The Florida Atlantic University Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program recently was awarded $108,350 by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton. The donation stems from the club’s 21st Annual Outstanding People and Leaders (OPAL) Awards fundraiser, where Aubrey and Sally Strul, cofounders of the Kelly/Strul program, were honored for their commitment to education and mentorship. “With generous support from organizations like the Rotary Club of Boca Raton, we are able to continue our work supporting first-generation scholars at FAU,” said Aubrey Strul. Co-founded with FAU President John Kelly and First Lady Carolyn Kelly, the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program provides financial resources and personal support to help first-generation students through college. Through the program, students receive tuition, four-year oncampus housing, meal plans and additional supplies needed to graduate debt-free from FAU. From acceptance through graduation, every scholar follows an established path to ensure success. Through The Path, supplementary tools, including career planning, mentoring and financial literacy, among others, are provided to prepare recipients for
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Making a Difference Around Their Communities As the number of people diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression rises to new highs, one local organization is doing its part to help by serving those without insurance. For the past 22 years, the Association for Community Counseling has been providing free or affordable psychotherapy to the poor. I had the honor of joining some of the founders and members at their anniversary luncheon recently where they honored Dr. Merrilee Middleton, one of their charter members and the matriarch of mental health education in Palm Beach County. The Boca Raton resident’s passion and dedication sparked and encouraged conversations that today impact the lives of many in our community. Weary of insurance companies dictating the length of time a patient may be treated, Dr. Middleton and a group of other mental health professionals left another practice and formed the nonprofit organization. Among the list of distinguished guests were Rita Thrasher of Boca
Raton’s Promise, Dr. Roz Rice, Helen Babione, and Bunny Salomon, president of the Association for Community Counseling. Attendees had an opportunity to send video messages to Dr. Middleton, who is battling Parkinson’s. A highlight was a stunning performance by His People Honors Choir from The King’s Academy Conservatory of the Arts. Fresh from preforming on Broadway Classics in Concert at Carnegie Hall, the students entertained the audience with a patriotic selection of timeless tunes such as The Andrews Sisters’ Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy From Company B, God Bless America and You Will Be Found from the Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen. Tuesday’s opportunity for this group of young people was more than a performance – it was a cultural life experience. Another group of local celebrities deserves kudos after they battled it out on the dance floor recently, all in the name of raising money for scholar-
ships. The popularity of the Dancing With The Stars TV show gave an idea to the ladies of the South Palm Beach County Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to host the fundraiser. Nine local celebrity dancers paired with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Ballroom in Boynton Beach to perform their dance routines. They showed off - or braved through - as they did the Hustle, Merengue or Cha-Cha on the dance floor at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Community Center in West Delray Beach. And it was all for a good cause. Three judges, including Delray Beach police assistant chief Javaro Sims, awarded scores to each dance team. The dancers also earned points through audience donations. The Rev. Jovan Davis, pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, took home the top trophy. He literally could have held church there Saturday night as most of the attendees were his parishioners.
Kiwana Prophete, former principal of Carver Middle School and director of Extended Learning at the School District of Palm Beach County, finished second place, and Village Academy’s fearless leader LaToya Dixon placed third. Other dancers were Alcolya St. Juste, a local lawyer; Michele Lockhart, a police officer with the school board; health and fitness guru Rosa White; Michael Coleman, director of the Neighborhood & Community Services for the City of Delray Beach; Boynton Beach Mayor Steven B. Grant and Jarvis Prince, a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Boynton Beach. This super-duper fun event was sold out. In fact, they had to bring in extra chairs and it was the talk of the town for a few days. The Deltas put on an amazing show. C. Ron Allen can be reached at crallen@Delraybeachtribune.com or 561-665-0151.
POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Eliminate the Unnecessary! Most people, while in motion, repeatedly are confronted with forks on the road, and need to know with certainty how, and whereto, they must proceed. Normally that experience comes long before one reaches the end of the line, namely, the destination toward which they’re moving! Similarly, a person needs to live unencumbered from whatever could be an impediment in completing a task, in reaching a destination, in being faithfully prompt for the delivery of what relates to a promise made to one or
more who depend on its fulfillment! These considerations are indispensable for the proper, effective execution, and legitimate delivery of any finalized task, whether great or small; they should occupy a significant place in the planning stages and the production schedule of any assignment! Nevertheless, as management consultant and author, Brian Tracy, advises, “Just as you need a to-do list to guide you through a busy day, you need a not-to-do list to keep you on track.” In other words, learn what
tools to utilize in each procedure, but also be wise in the elimination of whatever may constitute excess, or unnecessary baggage. The urgency we often encounter in the need to conclude significant activities, cannot be obstructed by any extra weight which is not part of our necessary equipment for quality production! Take a single-minded view of your primary duties, assigning other accomplishments to a secondary, even tertiary levels. Concentrate on what’s major so as to devote your undivided
attention to the work, and complete with distinction what’s at the top of your priority list! To quote author Brian Tracy again, “Remember, there are always a hundred little things that you can do that will make very little difference to your success or to your contributions.” Thus, eliminate the unnecessary and concentrate on prompt delivery of what’s expected of you, without creating waste on account of undue haste!
Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.
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Broadway Ziegfield Luncheon at Lighthouse Point Yacht Club I attended the Broadway Ziegfield luncheon this past week at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. A large group of red hat ladies were also in attendance. We enjoyed a show featuring female impersonator, Bill Lewis and Fan Dancer, Betsy Wickard.
A Real Competitive Advantage In the business and professional world, we are always looking for a competitive advantage. Fresh ideas; staff with exceptional skills and abilities; a unique niche for products, services and marketing. We are always exploring what assets we can utilize to give us a leg up on the competition. Not long ago I was reminded of one competitive advantage that most people never consider. Tom, a friend in the construction business, submitted a bid on a very large building project that he felt was critical for his company to win. He prayed and prayed some more, asking God that the project rights would be awarded to them. God, he reasoned, would understand how important it was to his business, so he trusted they would get the contract. He felt great dismay therefore to learn that one of his competitors had been selected instead. At first, Tom was very disappointed, even angry with God. Why had his prayers not been answered? Had they been ignored? Then one day, months later, he discovered the “why.” Through a friend in the industry, Tom was informed that the project had turned out to be a financial disaster for his competitor. What he had perceived as an unanswered prayer was in fact a very definitive answer. God knew, well in advance, how devastating it would have been if Tom’s company’s bid had been selected. The Lord had protected him from undertaking a project that likely would have bankrupted the business. As an old country-western song states, sometimes God’s greatest gifts are what we perceive as “unanswered” prayers. I suspect that many times you have felt convinced of the rightness of a certain plan or decision, only to find the outcome very different from what you expected. That has happened in
my life and career more times than I could count. This is why experience has taught me to place my trust in God and not my own limited understanding of a particular situation. Psalm 24:1 teaches, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it.” To me this speaks about more than ownership. It also reminds us that God is sovereign and directs all things, including our business interests, according to what He knows to be best. Sometimes in spite of our prayers and what we are asking Him to do. Living in extremely volatile, uncertain times, it seems more difficult than ever to evaluate what we should or should not do to achieve our goals and objectives. Trusting that God is all-knowing and ultimately in control of all circumstances can give us peace to entrust Him with whatever transpires in our lives – and in our work – on a dayto-day basis. Perhaps one of the greatest pieces of business advice I have ever encountered comes from Proverbs 3:5-6, which instructs us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Sometimes God answers our prayers the way we ask. At other times – as was the case with my friend Tom – His answers come very differently than what we had hoped. But invariably, as I have learned over many years in my spiritual journey, the Lord’s responses are just what we need. Even when we have no idea of what that might be. We need to remember, as another proverb reminds us, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determined his steps”(Proverbs 16:9). That is an incredible competitive advantage!
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Luma inspires audiences with African artifacts Dr. Andrew Luma, a Palm Beach State College professor, has visited most of the 54 nations in Africa, and each time he picks up artifacts that are now part of an extensive collection that he exhibits at campus events and South Florida museums. He uses the roughly 250-piece display, including masks, men’s and women’s attire, paintings, musical instruments, robes, kitchen utensils, spears, traditional games and more, as a tool to help educate students and others about the history of the world’s third largest continent and to share bits of his storied roots there. “Part of the reason I’ve been collecting is because I wanted to share the artifacts with an audience in the United States, so they can better understand African history and how that ties into the African American community here,’’ said Luma, who teaches political science at the Palm Beach Gardens campus. “They all have a history to them.” Born in Cameroon in westcentral Africa, Luma began collecting at about 16 years old when he traveled throughout Africa as a track star and member of the Olympic team for his country. His success on the field took him to the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976, but his team was summoned to return home after many African countries boycotted that year because the International Olympic Committee refused to ban New Zealand. New Zealand had been participating in rugby sporting events with South Africa, although that country had been banned from the Olympics for years because of its policy on apartheid. Luma, the son of a traditional chief, then came to the United States in 1977 on a track scholarship to Texas Tech University, where he also was a standout, eventually earning a letter jacket from his alma mater and numerous gold medals in the Big 8 Conference. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech and a master’s degree in political science from West Texas State University. He returned to Texas Tech, receiving a graduate assistantship while he pursued his doctorate degree in political science with specializations in international relations, American
government and public administration. He shined in his doctoral program, earning best graduate student awards two years in a row. While working on his dissertation, he was hired by Barry University as a full-time political science professor, and he also served as adjunct at Broward College. He began teaching at Palm Beach State College in 1989. As a professor and early member of the Association of Global South Studies, formerly known as the Association of Third World studies, he continued his travels to African countries and countries around the world, and he continued collecting artifacts. “I’ve been collecting these for a while, said Luma, who also holds several black belts in martial arts. “Every time I would go to a conference, I would bring something back. I’ve traveled very widely and broadly. Luma recently displayed his collection at a Black History Month event at the Palm Beach Gardens campus. As in previous years, it drew a large crowd as he discussed key moments and pioneers in history, including the migration of African-Americans to the Americas and its connection to segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. “Each piece has cultural meaning,’’ he said, noting for example, that many African Americans celebrate African heritage with Kwanzaa. Luma has also has loaned his exhibit to museums, and sometimes he displays artifacts in his classes. For his Introduction to Political Science classes, he notes Africa and other third world countries in his discussion on totalitarianism and authoritarianism government systems. “When I teach Introduction to Political Science, I talk a lot about Africa and other third world countries. Sometimes it’s difficult for students to relate. They can tie a lot of things we discuss in class to these artifacts. Many are so happy, and they are so proud of their heritage. It gives them a unique opportunity to understand their history and the dynamics of some of their history, and I’m very, very proud of it.”
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PBSC Professor wins prize for poetry collection Palm Beach State College Professor Bradley Johnson has been awarded the 2018 Wheelbarrow Books Poetry Prize for his collection, “Smuggling Elephants Through Airport Security.” He will receive $1,000 in prize money, and his collection will be published by Michigan State University Press in 2020. “I’ve been working for this for a long time. The book is years of work,” said Johnson, who teaches English at the Boca Raton campus. “Having an academic press like Michigan State University back you and publish your work opens a whole lot of doors in terms of audience and credibility. This is really the goal.” MSU’s Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Center for Poetry awards the Wheelbarrow Books Poetry Prize biannually to one emerging and one established poet. Poet Carolyn Forché, who judged the 2018 established poet contest, described Johnson’s work as “a kaleidoscopic tour of the American moment.” Using poetic elements like allegory and metaphor, he writes about life in South Florida with topics ranging from hurricanes and professional athletes to emojis and rock stars. “I have not encountered many poets as brave as Johnson, as willing to go anywhere and see what happens, all the while imagining that even here, even now, it is possible to find one’s way,” Forché wrote. Johnson was born in Michigan
and raised in Maryland, where he began writing poetry in high school. “I had good English teachers in high school. I started writing on my own and didn’t take it seriously until college. Then, I started having good professors that saw that it was a seed at that point,” said Johnson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English and an MFA from the University of Miami. “The work you produce as an undergraduate or even in graduate school isn’t necessarily good, but they invest in promise.” Johnson, who began his teaching career as an adjunct professor at PBSC and Broward College, has long drawn his inspiration for his poetry from daily life occurrences. His first full-length poetry collection, “The Happiness Theory,” was published in 2013 by Main Street Rag, and it also focuses on life in South Florida. His work has appeared in various publications, including “Atlanta Review,” “Hayden’s Ferry,” “South Carolina Review” and others. “There are poetic moments in the line at CVS, in the parking lot at Publix, in the left lane on 95,” he said. “What I’ve done is taken a lot of everyday common experiences and put them into poems.” He said he plans to continue writing. “I’ve been doing it long enough; I never gave up on it because it’s something I like doing.”
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Loop for Literacy raises more than $75,000 for Literacy Coalition More than 300 people biked, ran and walked in the Loop for Literacy to raise more than $75,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The event was held at Bryant Park in Lake Worth. Cyclists rode along Flagler Drive to Manatee Lagoon and looped back to complete a 24-mile ride. Runners and walkers from throughout the county, including Boca Raton, took part in a 5K course through the Bryant Park neighborhood and along the intracoastal. Scott Karp was the first to cross the finish line in the bike ride. Gabrielle Hesslau was the
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FAU Awarded $3 Million For Dementia Prevention Initiative By 2050 about 16 million Americans and 60 million people worldwide will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders. Risk factors for dementia include age, vascular and metabolic conditions, and inflammation. To date, pharmacologic approaches only offer modest benefits to help address one of the world’s most pervasive and devastating disorders. A leading neuroscientist at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $3 million, threeyear grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to expand the scope and reach of the Dementia Prevention Initiative (DPI). Launched in 2017 with a $1 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, FAU’s DPI has received widespread interest and is now a large longitudinal study of brain aging and dementia. This new grant will enable FAU to continue research and follow patients for an additional three years, to share data with other investigators, to provide training, and to distribute information publicly. Developed by James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., principal investigator and director of FAU’s Comprehensive Center for Brain Health in the Schmidt College of Medicine, the DPI uses the latest advances in genetics, biology and the molecular bases of disease and incorporates personalized and tailor-made evaluation and prevention plans to reduce risk. In this program, Galvin and his team are examining novel biomarkers and peripheral predictors of disease such as physical performance, retinal imaging using optical coherence tomography, and gait analyses. They also are working with companies to develop novel blood tests to improve diagnosis and prediction.
“If we can identify changes in physical activity and gait, examine retinal and visual tests as well as blood-based markers, this information may provide insight into those individuals at-risk for disease who are likely to progress to clinically detectable symptoms,” said Galvin. AD most likely begins years prior to the detection of clinical symptoms, yet preclinical and pre-dementia states are difficult to detect due to the absence of expensive and invasive biomarkers. “This gift reflects our longstanding confidence in the University’s and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine’s efforts in dementia prevention research and the resulting personalized treatment plans that Dr. Galvin and his team have developed,” said Stephen G. Mehallis, president of the Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation. “Moreover, the gift also will enable sharing the information generated from the Dementia Prevention Initiative with investigators from other institutions through hosting events and attracting world renowned scientists.” Although the single greatest risk factor for AD is age, AD is not inevitable. It is estimated that at age 85 there is a 42 percent risk of developing AD, which means that 58 percent of older adults do not develop dementia, even if amyloid can be detected in the brain. The reasons are unknown, but may be explained in part by a host of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Up to 30 percent of AD cases may be preventable through modification of risk factors and behavioral changes to mitigate the effect of those risk factors that can’t be modified
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sports Sailfish Split Midweek Double Header With Columbus State
Palm Beach Atlantic softball split the midweek double header against Columbus State on Tuesday winning the first game and dropping the second game in extra innings. The Sailfish (12-13) used a strong offense to defeat the Cougars (147) in the first game before the Cougars were able to scrape a few runs together in a pitcher's duel to win in extra innings. Game 1: Palm Beach Atlantic 10, Columbus State 2 PBA faced a tough task in the opener, as CSU starting pitcher Darby Demarest had not allowed a run in 16 innings and entered the game with a 1.12 ERA on the season. Magnolia West got things started on the right note with a leadoff double, and Maddie Bertisch followed with a bunt single. Kaylee Winn picked up her first hit of the game in the form of an RBI bunt single, and Hannah Carlton followed with a bunt single of her own. The 'Fish added a third run on a wild pitch to jump out to a 3-0 lead. The Cougars picked up a run in the third off Sailfish starter Katherine Budnovich before Abbey Busby entered to get out of a jam. Busby allowed an unearned run in the fourth as CSU cut the Sailfish lead to 3-2. The big blow of the game came in the top of the fifth, as Maddie Biggs doubled to right center with the bases loaded to conclude a 16-pitch at bat, which cleared the bases and put the 'Fish up 6-2. Janie McCloskey, Carlton, and Winn all came home to score on the play. Winn added to the lead with her first collegiate home run in the sixth inning, and the 'Fish added an unearned run in the sixth to go up 8-2. The Sailfish added their final two runs in the seventh as Liz Albertini singled home Hayley Haas and West to make the score 10-2. Taylor Pennica
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closed out the game with two scoreless innings, as Busby (Win, 9-5) picked up the win for the 'Fish out of the bullpen. The 'Fish picked up nine hits in the opener, as Winn led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate. The freshman finished with three runs scored and two RBI in the game as she added a walk. The 'Fish also stole six bases in the game. Game 2: Palm Beach Atlantic 1, Columbus State 2 PBA once again struck first against the Cougars, as Biggs singled home Winn in the first inning to give the 'Fish an early lead. Busby got the start in the circle for the 'Fish and was in control early on, as she didn't run into any trouble until the fourth inning. CSU loaded the bases in the fourth inning with two outs, but Busby came up big with a strikeout to end the threat. The Cougars again loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth inning with two outs, and this time Busby got a weak flyout to left field to end the CSU threat. In the Cougars last chance in the bottom of the seventh they were able to push across a run on an infield hit. CSU would then go on to score again on a double to left to win the game in the bottom of the eighth. Busby finished the game throwing seven innings giving up seven hits and only two runs which were both unearned while striking out seven. The Sailfish had seven hits of their own that came from seven different Sailfish. The 'Fish will return to action on Friday, March 8 as they will open up a three-game series with Rollins College at Simpson Field.
Boca Raton FC’s Lower Division Soccer Summit set for March 30-31 Boca Raton FC will host the first-ever Lower Division Soccer Summit the weekend of March 30, the club announced Monday. The event is invitation only and will be held at a to-be-determined location in Boca Raton, Fla. Inspired in part by Chattanooga FC’s Summit for American Soccer in 2018, the Lower Division Soccer Summit hopes to — per the event’s registration portal — “(follow) their example and (bring) together the soccer community to ‘open the conversation’ about the challenges, goals, and our collective history of both success and failure. In that way, the Lower Division Soccer Summit is a microcosm of the long term goals of the Summit itself. We’ve taken lessons from Summit for American Soccer and are putting best practices into place to achieve even more success!” The Saturday, March 30 session will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and feature an array of speakers covering topics such as financial stability, player registration and movement, community engagement, marketing, ownership models and more. Nipun Chopra and Kartik Krishnaiyer will make appearances, with Chopra guesting on the panel and Krishnaiyer moderating it. Other speakers include Boca Raton FC vice president of soccer operations Pedro Heizer, play-by-play commentator Conrado Guilietti, Lakeland
Tropics general manager Andrew Ross (unconfirmed), Boca Raton FC head coach Jim Rooney, Himmarshee FC president Derek Reese and The Soccer Tour’s Steve Bernasconi. Following breakfast on Sunday, the meeting will conclude from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees are then invited to grab lunch at a local Brazilian rodizio steakhouse. It’s $65 to attend, which covers lunch on Saturday and snacks items. Attendees are responsible for covering travel, accommodations and all meals beyond Saturday’s lunch. There will also be a happy hour Friday evening for early arrivals to get acquainted, sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. While the Lower Division Soccer Summit is an invitation-only affair, those interested are encouraged to request an invitation via the event’s registration portal at the club’s official website. For logistical reasons, the event will be limited to representatives from a maximum of 40 organizations. Join Boca Raton FC the weekend of March 30 to celebrate all things lower-division soccer while also delving into some of the obstacles facing lowerleague clubs at the inaugural Lower Division Soccer Summit. The event’s official tagline is “let’s open the conversation.”
FAU Beach Volleyball Continues to Ascend National Polls
The Florida Atlantic University beach volleyball team achieved its highest national ranking ever in this week's DiG Magazine poll. The Owls are ranked 11th in the poll, which was released Monday. The move to 11th is a five-spot improvement from last week's ranking, bolstered by FAU's win over then 10th-ranked South Carolina, who fell to 12th. The Owls were also competitive against Florida State and LSU, who are ranked fourth and sixth, respectively, in the poll. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) ranks the Owls 16th in its most recent poll, two spots higher than last week. FAU returns to action on Friday, March 15 at the FIU Invite in Fort Lauderdale.
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Sailfish Victorious Over Barton
Palm Beach Atlantic men's lacrosse overcame a slow start to pick up a 16-9 victory on Monday afternoon, defeating Barton in their second game of a three-game road trip. PBA (4-2) fell behind early as the Bulldogs (1-6) scored the first four goals of the game but the 'Fish closed the first quarter by scoring three of the final four goals to carry momentum into the second quarter. PBA outscored Barton 6-2 in the second before pulling away in the second half thanks to a 7-2 advantage. Three players recorded a hattrick for the Sailfish with Townsend Brown, Zack Figura and Jackson Miller all recording the feat. Brown added in four assists for a team-high seven points. Miller added three assists as well. Ben Justice scored twice while five other 'Fish also recorded a goal. Austin Figas scored the first goal of the game for PBA midway through the first. Figura scored two man-up goals in the second that tied the game at 5-5 but it wasn't until later in the quarter that PBA
finally started to pull away. Gunner Gebelein tied the game at 6-6 with his lone goal and Blake Israel followed 29 seconds later as the 'Fish took their first lead with 9:01 to play before halftime. PBA tacked on two more before the half and went into the break up 9-7. Justice and Miller added goals early in the third before Jesse Ball and Figura added two more man-up goals to put PBA up 13-8. Trent Parker got in on the action in the fourth while Brown and Miller each closed out their hat-tricks. The Sailfish outshot Barton 58-31 and placed 33 on target. PBA also won 18 of the 29 face offs and secured 48 ground balls. Gebelein grabbed 10 ground balls with Israel and Alex Aken each recording five. Figura was credited with three caused turnovers as the team recorded 12. Ben Savick made 11 saves in goal for PBA. The 'Fish close out their trip with a visit to No. 16 Queens University of Charlotte on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Knight’s Lozzi, Clemares Snag SSC Weekly Accolades Lynn University student-athletes Dani Lozzi and Florian Clemares picked up Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week honors, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Lozzi was tabbed the women's basketball SSC Defensive Player of the Week while Clemares was named the SSC Player of the Week for men's tennis. Lozzi claims weekly honors from the SSC for the first time this season with Clemares earning his second selection this season and in his career. Lozzi guided Lynn's women's basketball team defensively in wins over Barry University (63-61) and the University of Tampa (53-45) to secure weekly SSC accolades. The Horsham, England native tallied two steals and eight defensive rebounds against Barry and then followed up with two blocks, four steals, and four defensive rebounds against Tampa. Lozzi also provided the Fighting Knights with 19 points in her 69 minutes played. The sophomore transfer cur-
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rently ranks second in the SSC at 2.1 steals per game and has totaled four or more steals in six games this season. Clemares picked up a pair of wins over ranked opponents on Saturday as the Lynn men's tennis team went 1-0 this week. The thirdranked Fighting Knights took down a hot Rollins College team in SSC play, 5-2. In doubles, Lynn and Rollins split the second and third flights with the lone point coming down to the top position. Clemares and partner Kay Bartmann persevered in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (7-5), over the 17th-ranked pair of Gai Feigin and Ziad Melhaoui to put Lynn up 1-0 going into singles play. With the overall score at 3-1, Clemares logged the clinching fourth point with a three-set triumph at No. 3 singles. The Lyon, France native went up against Melhaoui again, the 21st-ranked singles player in Division II, securing a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 victory.
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