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With kids learning from home as schools globally shutter to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, some students began looking for guidance to cope with the unknown. They called Dwayne Bryant, their mentor, teacher and coach. “They were like, ‘Mr. Bryant, what are we going to do? We need your voice right now, these kids need your voice. Why haven’t you posted anything?” recalled Bryant, a Delray Beach resident who is founder and president of Chicago-based Inner Vision International, Inc. “I was like, ‘Dude, I don’t know what to do,’ and he was like, ‘Wait, we don’t have time to worry about that now.
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Local High School Senior Receives Violin from Palm Beach Symphony
Story on Page 3 As with all graduating seniors, 2020 is not going as planned for Aida Wen. Not only is she missing out on all graduation-related events, the American Heritage Delray student also was serving as a concertmaster in the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County. While the Palm Beach Symphony could not do anything about Wen’s cancelled senior events or her role as a concertmaster, the premier orchestra could provide her with a lifelong gift of music. As part of a program to donate instruments to students nominated by school music programs in Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Symphony presented the Boynton Beach resident.
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As COVID-19 spread through the U.S., most state and city governments imposed “stay at home” orders on residents to reduce the spread of the virus. In doing so, gyms, fitness centers, and health clubs were ordered to close. But as the country eases “stay at home” restrictions, many workout and wellness facilities are reopening. Life Time in Boca Raton is one of the fitness facilities attempting to make working out safe again. At the start of this month around 100 Life Time clubs across the country were expected to reopen. However, the luxury health club remained adamant that they were not going to reopen if its members did not feel comfortable enough to return. South Florida has one of the highest concentrations of COVID-19 cases in America, but Life Time Boca Raton general manager, Donna Wright-Everhart, is confident that they have taken the extra steps needed to make getting fit safe.
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• The Achievement Centers for Children and Families (ACCF), established in 1969 and serves 900 local children and families annually from three locations in Delray Beach, reports overwhelming response to its meal program that launched on March 23. The organization has partnered with local restaurants and community agencies to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to local families. Thus far, they have been able to provide 3500 meals, including 1100 dinners, 900 lunches & 1500 breakfasts and, last Friday, were able to provide two rolls of toilet paper to each family. • Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits, in partnership with Miami Marlins Foundation and Ark of the City are teaming up to host a distribution of food and supplies to South Floridians with food security needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The abrupt and ongoing interruption of business in various industries caused by COVID-19 has increased demand for food distributions to support Floridians. With the help of the Miami Marlins Foundation and Ark of The City, Farm Share is slated to feed 500 local households on Wednesday, April 15. • In response to the “stay at home” orders affecting so many worldwide, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is pivoting to provide virtual supports and resources to people with special needs and their families. The Foundation is seeking partners to provide virtual programs to a population who typically suffer from social isolation. Now is the time to take advantage of technology and ensure families have access to information, guidance, learning, and social opportunities. • Just one day before receiving a letter from the City of Boca Raton that announced the closure of all nonessential and commercial businesses until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Florida Atlantic University merchandise store, It’s Owl Time, officially announced it would be permanently closing its store near the middle of May.
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• As Florida Atlantic University has already announced that classes will continue to remain online throughout the Spring 2020 semester, an email was sent today to all students, professors, and other faculty on behalf of the Office of the Provost, that “students now have the option to change grading in most courses from letter grades to a Pass/Fail grade.” • The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced Florida will pilot a program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase groceries online with the use of an EBT card. SNAP participants are automatically eligible to participate in this program and do not need to apply. • The Early Learning Coalition is seeking assistance in helping child care centers serving emergency personnel, and essential workers obtain the necessary supplies they need to stay open safely. During this time of need, The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County has generously received a donation of $10,000 in highly coveted hand sanitizer from the Medical Group of South Florida. • Officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital today announced the appointment of KerryAnn McDonald, MD, to the medical staff of the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute (LWHWI) and BocaCare® Physician Network. She specializes in benign and malignant breast disease. • Art enthusiasts can expect to be moved this fall by three exhibits that cover a range of topics including sexual assault and its effect on victims. The exhibits, which will be displays at The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus and The Gallery at Lake Worth Campus, showcase stories, ideas and perceptions through paintings, drawings, photography, graphic design and more. They are free and open to the public and feature artwork created by PBSC students and community artists. • Baptist Health South Florida is once again the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report with 32 high-performing awards in 14 types of
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By Destiny Harris The official Eviction Moratorium Order set to expire today has been extended by Gov. DeSantis until July 1st. The governor had already extended the order in mid-May but decided to postpone the edict again on June 2nd. Governor’s spokeswoman, Helen Aguirre Ferré confirmed the ban on evictions and foreclosures will continue for an additional 30 days. Florida groups have repeatedly demanded an extension of the eviction moratorium as they are economically struggling to get through the pandemic. The Florida Housing Justice Alliance (FHJA), is a movement of renters, mobile homeowners, people experiencing homelessness, advocates, and allies calling for housing justice. The FHJA has asked their supporters to call the governor demanding Gov. DeSantis extend renter and home-
owner protections to give the community stability and housing security as they face the impact of COVID – 19. While the extension will continue beyond today, landlords who are losing income must now figure out how to cover their financial obligations. As well as those who are reaching out to customer service representatives which have been a continuing problem. Many monthly obligations have been tolerant. Major Florida utility companies and telecommunications providers have pledged not to cut off service due to nonpayment during the pandemic. There are still landlords threatening to kick out tenants who have not paid rent. The Department of Economic Opportunity has distributed nearly $4 billion worth of unemployment benefits to more than $1 million claimants throughout the pandemic as of Monday.
Local High School Senior Receives Violin from Palm Beach Symphony As with all graduating seniors, 2020 is not going as planned for Aida Wen. Not only is she missing out on all graduation-related events, the American Heritage Delray student also was serving as a concertmaster in the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County. While the Palm Beach Symphony could not do anything about Wen’s cancelled senior events or her role as a concertmaster, the premier orchestra could provide her with a lifelong gift of music. As part of a program to donate instruments to students nominated by school music programs in Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Symphony presented the Boynton Beach resident with an upper-level violin made by Dante Paolo Regazzoni in Cortenova, Italy circa 1954. The Symphony receives professional or amateur quality orchestral instruments as donations and then ensures they meet performance standards before presenting them to deserving students. “We were extremely lucky in that we were able to present Aida with the violin just before the safer at home orders took effect,” said Palm Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont.
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“We are happy to provide such a promising student with an instrument that will showcase her talents and nurture her love of music.” Wen will be taking the violin with her to Northeastern University in Boston where she has been given a scholarship to continue her studies. As a full scholarship student at American Heritage, Wen has also competed as a soloist in Florida Federation at both county and state levels and received superior scores. With a passion for music since the age of five, Wen didn’t begin playing violin until she took an orchestra class in sixth grade. The new violin presented by the Palm Beach Symphony replaces an inexpensive low-quality, unbranded violin that she has played for seven years. “It is a dream come true to be able to play such a beautiful violin, and as a passionate musician, I will cherish this instrument for the rest of my life,” Wen said. “I am so excited to bring this violin with me as I continue my musical journey, whether playing solos or in orchestras, and I can’t wait to spread the love of music with everyone I meet.”
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Doctors: Would be Patients are Avoiding Hospitals in fear of COVID-19 By C. Ron Allen As infected patients flooded emergency rooms in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, large numbers of should-be patients were avoiding hospitals. Now, as Palm Beach County gradually reopens, patients are slowly returning and local health care officials are promoting their hospitals as the safest place to be, especially during a health crisis. “It was a suspicion a month ago, it’s a reality now,” George Rizzuto, CEO of West Boca Medical Center, said last week. “People aren’t coming to us, and [they] are telling our physicians that they ignored, postponed or tolerated symptoms of heart, diabetes exasperation and other things because of fear of a hospital during this time. It’s very concerning for any healthcare worker and executive who cares about the community.” These people are friends and neighbors who need to be seen for illnesses that prior to the coronavirus would have gone to the emergency room, health care providers said. They stressed that during a health emergency, every second matters. Doctors say that by putting off procedures after suffering symptoms, the people could have serious problems down the road, including greater risk of dying. Dr. Cory Harow, the medical director of the emergency department at West Boca Medical Center, said they are seeing an uptick in patients with more advanced stages of their maladies. “We’ve seen people coming in with advanced infections, with really bad diabetes, which has really changed their blood chemistry and they’re going directly to the ICU,” Harow said. Had they not prolonged the visit, they would have been treated and released, he added Hospital officials stressed their rigorous infection-control protocols that significantly reduce the chances of nonCOVID patients being infected with the virus. “We understand that people have fears. There’s certainly reasons to be concerned about the coronavirus,” Harow said. “But we maximized the safety for all our patients.” The hospital’s cleaning team sterilize each room for between 60 and 90 minutes after patients with the virus leave the room. “What you end up with is a treatment area, our emergency department, which is far safer for people than places they normally wouldn’t worry about going to like [the grocery stores],” he said. Some patients may be staying home because they do not consider their
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symptoms as that serious. But doctors caution against self-diagnosing. “The only way to know is to get in and get taken care of through an electrocardiogram and let’s see what’s going on, do some blood test and make a determination,” said Dr. Eric Lieberman, the regional medical director of cardiology at Delray Medical Center. Furthermore, he added, it doesn’t matter whether it’s small or large heart attack, both could be life threatening. “Even a small heart attack can cause electrical instability, which can suddenly leads to someone’s death,” Lieberman said. Health care providers said anecdotal evidence suggests that hospital admissions during the pandemic are down about 30 percent compared with pre-COVID levels, and compared with a year ago. Prior to January, Delray Medical Center averaged between 50 to 60 heart attack patients, including 12-15 major cases a month, Lieberman said. “We clearly saw a reduction in the utilization of the cardiac lab here,” Lieberman said, adding that some of it was driven by the state mandate when elective procedures were shut down. Overall, he said the returning patients are more comfortable after learning what the hospital is doing as well as knowing the consequences of waiting. “The volume is gradually picking back up but it’s not what it was,” he continued. “There is still a lingering concern on the part of the patients about proceeding with elective procedures.” The decrease has become a topic of discussion among cardiologists across the nation and world. A study in the American College of Cardiology journal described similar situations at nine medical centers that saw a 38 percent reduction in visits during COVID-19, Lieberman said “Those heart attacks weren’t going away. They were there. Patients just weren’t coming in,” he said, adding that, “time is muscle” or everything, for someone suffering a heart attack. “The quicker we get to you, the quicker we open up the blockage that’s causing the heart attack, the more muscle we save, the smaller the heart attack,” he said. Heart attacks can have a range of symptoms. To one person, it may feel like pressure is applied to the chest. Someone else may sweat profusely or experience shortness of breath. “The classic symptoms are discomfort or pressure in the chest,” Lieberman said. “I am very cautions not to use pain because a lot of people do not receive it as a pain. They feel it as a pressure or a heaviness or a burning.”
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Curating COVID – 19 Campaign Resident Francis Jawhari Donates Face Mask For a Historical Virtual Exhibit By Destiny Harris
Boca Raton, FL — In March, Founder and Designer of www.FHJBaby. com, Francis Jawhari transformed her online children’s accessory business into making face masks for children and adults while simultaneously homeschooling four children during the pandemic. In the daylight hours Jawhari teaches her four-year-old in pre-kindergarten, first and third grader about nouns and math problems, but when everyone else falls asleep at 8 p.m. she sews face masks for donation until her hands cramp up. Working from home is not new to Jawhari who founded FHJ Baby, LLC in 2011 only a few months after having her second daughter, as she was inspired to start designing baby bibs and accessories after not finding any that fit her style. However, with high demands and low supply, she faces the challenges of online sellers raising the prices of elastic and basic white sewing thread. Jawhari’s shift to making masks has been very much a family effort. Her oldest daughter who is a junior at Boca Raton Community High school even assists her with cutting almost all the fabric on the weekends. Jawhari could not ignore those who were in need of face masks, so she had to step up and get involved. Jawhari explains that residents who still have the time and ability to help should do so. FHJBaby Founder and Designer, Francis Jawhari Jawhari says “I believe that those who can must. I had the skill, I had the supplies and I felt compelled to do it. I had plenty on my plate already, but I wanted to step up.” So far, Jawhari has donated the face mask to multiple organizations: Hannah’s Home in Tequesta Florida, The Open Door in Palm Beach Gardens, and Memorial healthcare system in Fort Lauderdale. Jawhari says “I’m exhausted every day, but it’s always been mind over matter for me. My shoulders might ache, my hand might cramp, but I push on anyway. I love my children, and I love what I do.” She is also a member of the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) for 4 years which includes over 700 highly motivated influential women, who are committed to improving the community through the effective action of training volunteers. When Jawhari heard about the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum’s Curating COVID-19 campaign from her husband asking Boca residents to voluntarily be part of history, Jawhari decided to
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answer the call by donating a face mask. Her husband, Hank Jawhari has been the president of the BRHS&M board of trustees for the past 2 years. Jawhari says, “My husband and I have always loved history. It allows people to build and to change…One of the most important things in life is to give. We aren’t here on this earth just for ourselves, we are here to help and serve others.” BRHS&M Curator, Susan Gillis believes the COVID-19 campaign is a way to engage people’s interests in history and serve as a benchmark in time. “It is a really rare opportunity for a historian to be on the front lines of such a global event as it were, says Gillis. “‘It is imperative that we take the opportunity to capture these memories for the generations to come.’” Every image, article, and any homemade mask submitted will have to be properly cataloged, preserved, and stored using best museum practices along with the rest of BRHS&M’s permanent collections. BRHS&M Assistant Curator, Patricia Fiorillo, wants every resident to be involved because everyone is apart of history and has a different perspective on it. No submission is too big or small for the exhibit that will be displayed virtually and physically. “It’s a chance to collect something meaningful for future generations,” adds Fiorillo. The BRHS&M is requesting that residents of all ages – children and adults – contribute to their Curating COVID-19 campaign’s “Letters to the Future” project. Residents are asked to submit written accounts, photographs, drawings, and/or videos, that reflect how the coronavirus has affected their lives. All submissions will be reviewed, by the BRHS&M curators, and they will be archived. Selected contributions will be shared on their website’s Spanish River Papers section, on their social media channels, in an online exhibit, and at an on-site exhibit in the future. Residents should send their submissions to research@bocahistory.org, with the subject line, “Letters to the Future,” or mail their submissions to the BRHS&M at 71 North Federal Highway, in Boca Raton, Florida 33432. Upon receipt, all contributors to the Curating COVID-19 campaign will receive an acknowledgment of their submission — via email or regular post — along with a written release. Jawhari is honored to be apart of this campaign and says the next place to donate to on her list is donating to a foster care system.
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Protesters Hope to Send Clear Message by Marching, at the Polls It’s been nine days since the world watched a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed George Floyd in daylight, killing him in the middle of a downtown street as three fellow officers stood by and did nothing. The killing, which trails a depressing pattern in American history, triggered astonishing and inspiring nationwide protests over police racism and racial inequality as well as scattered incidences of violence and unrest in cities across the nation. In a symbolic show of support, a group of dismayed local residents are expected to exercise their First Amendment rights today and peacefully express their anger and sorrow. They will walk from Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., at 5 pm to West Atlantic Avenue. Arm in arm with police brass, they will continue east to City Hall, where they will voice their concerns about the social injustices that have reached a tipping point. A selected list of respected local residents and members of the clergy have been designated to share their views on the current unrest. Members of the public will also be allowed to speak for two minutes. These residents, while decrying the heinous acts, know that they must channel
their frustrations into actionable policies and reform. They each have different roles to play in the fight against systemic racism, but as was the consensus among the organizers recently, “it is important that we remain unified in our resolve.” Like me, they agree that the time to meet anger with action is now. It is understandable that some local residents are uneasy about the organization of a protest taking place in our city. Most of these protests are peaceful, but not all have been. In cities where they are not, police officers are often the target of that violence. Let us look at this protest, not as a sign of our city’s weakness but as a monument to its strength as a community that advocates on behalf of its residents. Delray Beach residents should be assured that what played out in Minneapolis between former Officer Derek Chauvin and Floyd is not likely to happen in their city. That’s because police Chief Javaro Sims has created a culture where his officers respect the residents, regardless of their zip code. Sims said he has provided diversity
and de-escalation training for his officers and has been listening to members of the African American community. Immediately after seeing the video, Sims was the first law enforcement official in Palm Beach County to publicly bemoan the act. “There is no training at this police department that teaches officers to take this kind of action. I believe the officers that stood around are just as guilty. It showed a complete disregard for human life,” he said. “At this police department, we will continue to build community trust and be willing to question and denounce actions that are wrong.” Since he was sworn in as chief last February, Sims had logged countless hours attending community forums and listening to residents’ concerns. That is an understatement as the Delray Beach Police Department, for years, has enjoyed a cordial relationship with members of the African American community. That was largely because of the community policing initiative that fostered relationships between the police and the community through sports and events. Like the thousands of protesters who exercised their right to peaceably
assemble as well as the right of free speech, today’s speakers want to vent, a rage born of despair. And their despair is from knowing that their government has failed them in times of need. Many progressive mayors and governors have been focusing on the urgent need for rapid, fundamental law enforcement reform. Still, most have been mum as rioters and looters rip apart their downtowns, further crippling many small businesses already wounded by the pandemic shutdown. Local leadership could never be more crucial than these days when residents are expecting one of local government’s most vital responsibilities: fighting crime and keeping people safe. I am comforted in knowing that the organizers realize that the issues won’t be solved by policing alone. They understand that real change is local and they hope to send the clear message by registering for the Census and at the ballot box. C. Ron Allen can be reached at crallen@DelrayBeachTribune.com or 561-6650151.
POSITIVE LIVING By Robert J. Tamasy
Pondering And Preparing Proper Plans What are your plans for 2019? Are you wanting to grow your business? Do you desire a promotion, or to find a new, more rewarding job? Maybe you want to make a complete career change? Or perhaps your greatest aspiration is to become an improved version of you? As another calendar year reaches its conclusion, it is time for many of us to again engage in two traditional activities: reviewing the past year, and planning for the new one. Planning has one advantage over reviewing. We cannot change the past, we can only assess it. In planning, however, we can start fresh, determining what we want to do, when, how, where, and even why. One common element of planning is the setting of goals. From a business standpoint, in light of what has transpired over the past year, as well as ex-
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pectations for the future, we can formulate plans for achieving certain levels of profit, productivity and growth. Plans are also useful, of course, on an individual level. We can establish goals for personal and professional growth and advancement, assessing where we are and where we would like to be at some point in the future. We might wish to build on accomplishments over the last 12 months, or pursue important changes for the attainment of goals that have remained beyond our reach. The adage says, “You’re either getting better or getting worse,” so we strategize about how to get better in future days, months and years. Countless articles and books have been written about effective goal-setting and planning, but they rarely take into account teachings and guidelines presented in the Bible. These can be especially help-
ful for understanding the “why” of our goals and plans. So to assist as we engage in this annual process, here are just some examples to consider: Wealth. For many people, affluence is a major goal, the ability to attain a desired lifestyle. The Scriptures advise keeping a proper, realistic perspective. “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle” (Proverbs 23:4-5). Excellence. We should continually strive to do the best work we possibly can, not for our own benefit, but also in recognition of who we represent and ultimately serve. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for
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us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve”(Colossians 3:23-24). Correct focus. How can we be confident that our goals are well-conceived? How can we be certain the plans we formulate are coming from the right motivations? “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). Humility. In setting goals, we rarely consider virtues, such as humility. However, in many cases this is a quality that ensures enduring success. “Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life” (Proverbs 22:4).
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Opening Boca Raton cautiously, safely Coronavirus continues to plague our lives, institutions and the economy throughout the U.S. and around the world. And after enduring weeks of strict isolation, we are all ready to break out into the open to enjoy some fresh air, a sit-down meal with friends at a comfortable dining spot and some shopping at stores that might not be considered “essential.” This pandemic that’s messed with our lives going on three months is really annoying. We’ve had to put up with uncomfortable facemasks and uncomfortable living conditions. We’re really tired of binging on television, staring at the ceiling and, as the Statler Brothers once sang, “Counting flowers on the wall.” We got some good news this past week from Gov. Ron DeSantis who said he plans to begin easing some of the restrictions that have held us safe in our own homes, longing for the outdoors, the parks, the beaches and restaurants that offer more than only “pickup and delivery.” But DeSantis didn’t give us a timetable for opening. And the president promises only that freedom will come “soon.” Two things come to mind in these difficult times. We all have a duty to prepare for the world we will eventually walk out into. And the people who will begin reopening their shops and stores in Boca Raton and its environs this coming week – we hope – have a responsibility to let us know what we will encounter. Lots of people say we will encounter a “new normal” when we saunter out into the streets to face a brave new world. We have to be ready to deal with it. Remember when wearing facemasks in stores and businesses was just beginning? Those of us who donned those facial accouterments back then felt truly out of place and a bit freaky with a hunk of cloth around our mugs. Now, we feel strange if we go into a store without a mask. We’ve all felt the hostility of others who are becoming more and more frustrated by these “new rules.” We’ve been told to move away from other people in stores and warned to observe the “oneway” signs on the floors of businesses. We are all dealing with telephone menus that tell us that “out of an abundance of caution and because of CDC regulations,” the store is closed. Let’s hope this week sees some thawing of the COVID-19 ice. We deserve it. We have been through tough times and things don’t seem to be improving very fast. When Gov. DeSantis said he
planned to start opening Florida, he excluded the three southernmost counties – Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach – which means changes in our situations are being put off to another day. And we don’t know which day that is. To our friends who operate businesses in the South County area that have been dark and empty for months, please let us know when you are opening, and what regulations, if any, we will have to follow to enter your premises. You know, The Boca Raton Tribune has been working hard not only to present news of importance about COVID-19, but we’ve encouraged small business owners to make an announcement of when their eating spots, clothing stores, nail clipping salons, barber shops, breakfast nooks, card stores, shoe repair businesses, furniture stores, car dealerships or other entrepreneurial efforts will be back in business. Keep letting us know. Send some of your pertinent information to the newspaper. Or, better still, buy an ad. Newspapers have expenses, too, and we’re are not out of the financial woods. We want to post all the info we can about what your business is doing right now. Are you open or closed? Do you have new hours? Are you offering specials? We want to share this online for free. Please fill out this simple form with basic info and we will post it for our readers as soon as possible: https://bit.ly/355eupA. We are very glad that many businesses out there have taken the initiative and already sent us their information. And we’d love to tell the world when you’re going to be back to “business as usual.” Yes, we want normalcy back again. At first, it may be a new normal, with maskwearing required, greater distances between tables at restaurants and fewer available seats in movie theaters or at live theater productions. It has truly been a learning experience to try and stay in touch with friends and colleagues via Facebook, Zoom, YouTube and other cyber-communications modes. But nothing beats a warm smile and a handshake (for now, we’ll accept an elbow nudge) from friends we haven’t seen for too long. Let’s get together – but do so by following the rules.
Leadership consultant Ron Carucci, appearing in a Harvard Business Review video, claims that 50-60 percent of executives fail in their first executive role. Because of this, Carucci studied successful executives to find what they did differently from those who did not succeed. He discovered four key factors. The first factor is Breadth. New executives tend to have a narrow view of business. Understanding the whole picture of any organization is critical in having the breadth of knowledge necessary for making wise decisions. We see a good example of this shortcoming in the Bible. The apostle Peter was someone who had a hard time seeing the big picture. On one occasion, Jesus gave this rebuke to Peter, “You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s”(Matthew 16:23). In their leadership roles, successful executives seek understanding about all aspects of their organizations. The second factor Carucci found is Context.Successful executives do the work necessary to gain understanding of trends in their culture, industry, and within their organization. Having a grasp on context will enable you to make wiser and more informed choices. Again, in the Scriptures we find a model for this approach to leadership. In 1 Chronicles 12:32, we read about one family that understood the importance of context in decision-making: “The sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do.” When thrust into a new role,
successful executives invest time for studying trends and gaining context so they can better serve their organizations. The third factor is Choice. Every day brings many options from which to choose. For example, executives must decide where they can best invest their time. If you have ever held an executive role, you already know there are many who believe their project is the best use of your time. But true success comes from being able to say “no” to the distractions and “yes” only to opportunities critical to the mission. As Jesus said in Matthew 7:14, “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”Successful executives learn to say “no” frequently, so they have time for the more important choices. The final factor Carucci discovered is Connections.Successful executives know that connecting with others, by building strong relationships and trust, is critical. Establishing the right connections will enable them to leverage those relationships and build trust so that others can help them accomplish their goals. We could cite example after example that could show how working in isolation is not an effective leadership strategy. We find this principle addressed in 1 John 4:7, “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”Loving others in one’s workplace is a powerful way to build relationships and trust. In most instances, this leads to mutual success.
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Local Program Addresses Children’s Social, Emotional Needs Amid Coronavirus Pandemic By C. Ron Allen With kids learning from home as schools globally shutter to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, some students began looking for guidance to cope with the unknown. They called Dwayne Bryant, their mentor, teacher and coach. “They were like, ‘Mr. Bryant, what are we going to do? We need your voice right now, these kids need your voice. Why haven’t you posted anything?” recalled Bryant, a Delray Beach resident who is founder and president of Chicago-based Inner Vision International, Inc. “I was like, ‘Dude, I don’t know what to do,’ and he was like, ‘Wait, we don’t have time to worry about that now. You need to put some stuff up.’” Bryant called another mentee, who had the same concern. The young man, a student in film and video with a concentration in production at Chicago’s Columbia College, offered to put his expertise to use. In less than two weeks, the duo converted Bryant’s home into small studios and created several powerful and highly engaging digital learning content and workshops. They focused on goal setting, time management, conflict resolution and bullying, joining the field of schools in the scramble to move teaching and learning online. Bryant has leveraged the relationship between teacher and learner. His programs are interactive, allowing the parent or teacher to play the content, pause and have a conversation with the student. The programs are built on his evidence-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum series that has served as a national model in transforming the life trajectory of urban youth. Blondean Y. Davis, superintendent of Matteson (Illinois) School District 162 since 2002, said she called on Bryant when she “needed a highly engaging message of hope and life skills to permeate the homes of ” her families in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. “Mr. Bryant was able to readjust with our district to create highly engaging content for our families to continue to focus on being successful individuals as well as productive citizens,” Davis said. “I believe this content would positively impact families across the entire nation.” His impact is also local. “I can’t stop thinking about our session especially the team building component. I noticed a shift in my staff during that activity and afterwards,” Principal, LaToya Dixon of Village Academy wrote after he did a ‘Building the Winning Team’ workshop for her teachers last year. Bryant, a former bully, uses his personal experience and bases his lessons on life trials and triumphs with which the students can identify. They have and will continue to inspire thousands of students in having the mental strength to overcome adversity and fear, especially through this pandemic. “This is important because the prefrontal cortex of a human being is not developed until their mid ’20s, therefore, their ability to focus, their ability to reason is
not developed,” said Bryant, who holds dual degrees in business finance and international business from Florida International University. “They have never seen or never felt the level of turmoil, the level of uncertainty, the level of disappointment and the level of heartbreak that they are experiencing.” Some of Bryant’s students have lost loved ones to the coronavirus and are seeking answers. “They’re going to have birthdays and no one will be showing up, and momma will not be going to the store to get cupcakes. So, they’re going to have to deal with the new reality,” he added. “A lot of the students don’t have the coping skills to get through this productively.” He is dubbed “The Child Whisperer” and the “Urban Mr. Rogers” for his uncanny ability to reach parents and students at all levels. He helps to navigate the uncomfortable paths of life, which will be critical for parents and students as they address their social and emotional needs during this pandemic. “We know that our children and parents are home so what we’re trying to do is bring life skills and character development into the homes while they’re both there,” said Bryant whose presentations are often laced with encouragement, inspiration and a challenge to the young people to take control of their lives and deal with difficult situations. “We also know, according to the CDC, that the average parents spend less than 10 minutes a day talking to their children. They don’t know how to have a conversation with them. And so what we’re doing is developing a constructive dialogue for them.” Since leaving his six-figure job with Johnson & Johnson in 1997, he has been crisscrossing the country empowering inner city youth. He made three guest appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show and served as the TV host of “Know Your Heritage,” a weekly multi-cultural quiz show, in Chicago, which ran for two consecutive years. Bryant has officiated several newsworthy events including serving as master of ceremonies for President Obama’s Library Unity Breakfast in Chicago, speaker at Claflin University’s Spring Convocation and at his alma mater. “Serving as the master of ceremony, Dwayne Bryant brought his vibrant, energetic, motivational talents to our Community Leaders Summit, helping us to bring together top leaders in our community to map out FIU’s future, including our capital campaign and strategic plan,” Mark Rosenberg, president of FIU wrote. “We’re proud to count him as one of our Worlds Ahead alumni!” Bryant’s life models his teachings and he has been on a pursuit to make this world a better place for more than two decades. From the classroom to the boardroom, the Winter Park, Florida, native is the living embodiment of making it against all odds. Despite growing up in a singleparent home, Bryant viewed his situation as an opportunity to overcome his environment and use his challenges as a platform to inspire others.
Heightened Reliance on Telemedicine Amid Pandemic By: Nadia Gordon Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, patients were easily able to make an in-person appointment to visit their doctor. Whether it be a routine check-up, or a specific visit hands on care was readily available. According to medical experts, calling your doctor and coming into the office will not be as simple. Most patients seeking routine appointments and non-emergency visits will be given medical guidance via video call which is a relatively new and expanding field called telemedicine. Photo by: Med-Tech Innovation Dr. James Heron, an internal medicine specialist in Atlantic, a member of PBC Medical Society’s COVID-19 Task Force said, “The practice of medicine has changed and changed quickly”. Looking forward, doctor’s offices may ask patients to complete a questionaire before coming into the office. If patients are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, the office will likely suggest a certain appointment time so proper measures can be taken to ensure the safety of both the patient and medical staff.
Telemedicine may be used even in serious instances to prevent the risk of infection spreading. In hospitals, preventative measures will be put into place for patients who go straight to the hospital to receive care without appointments. According to Dr. Brent Schillinger, a dermatologist in Delray Beach and past president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society, “Before, if you said you had chest pains, they moved you in right away. There would be worry that it might be a heart attack. Now, if you have respiratory symptoms, you will be moved into a secure area very quickly.” According to the Palm Beach Post, medical staff will move quickly to decipher if a patient may have an infectious condition that should be isolated. Patients experiencing respiratory issues will most likely be moved up in terms of priority. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.
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2020 Hurricane Season Projected Life Time Reopens in Boca Raton to have Above Average Activity Levels By Megan Mandatta
With hurricane season fast approaching and COVID-19 running rampant, many South Floridians appear worried by the extreme projections made and are wondering how to prepare themselves amidst this pandemic. The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and ends November 30, with storms potentially forming outside of this window. According to the Insurance Information Institute, a typical storm season will yield 12 named storms and six total hurricanes. But, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to have abovenormal activity levels. Dr. Phil Klotzbach along with his associates at Colorado State University, “has issued an early forecast of 16 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes for the year, with above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean,” according to the Insurance Information Institute’s website. Residents of Boca Raton and surrounding areas should begin their preparations for this extremely active hurricane season now. Prevention and preparedness are vital during an extremely active storm season. The city of Boca Raton’s Department of Emergency Management suggests putting a plan in place at the beginning of each season regarding supplies and establishing evacuation routes. “The city of Boca Raton has a very robust prepare, response, and recovery program…we start preparing from April [to check] our operational plans,” Emergency Manager for Boca Raton Nicole Gasparri states. “We treat every season as if it’s going to be a bad season…this means everything from our emergency management plans, utility responses, recovery plan, making sure essential personnel have everything they need…we check equipment and we make sure our supplies are in order… This is all being done.” Most residents felt the panic among fellow shoppers when stocking up their households for quarantine. This same feeling can be avoided and will ensure everyone will get the supplies they need simply by buying now. “One of the things we are trying to encourage people to do is get that plan in place,” adds Gasparri. “Get your supplies…because we don’t need a mass rush of people congregating at all of the stores trying to get supplies when we are trying to social distance.” Remaining socially distant may seem impossible when relying on a public shelter to stay safe, but Gasparri notes that Palm Beach County’s Emergency Operations Center is currently modifying their
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plans to accommodate a large number of people with adequate spacing between them. Experts believe a proper hurricane food supply should include enough water and non-perishables to sustain each household member for at least three days. Some examples would be: bottles of water, canned goods, and dried cereals stocked up and easily accessible. Other non-food related necessities would be flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, and if possible, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio for weather updates. In the case of a mass power outage, Gasparri says that live updates from Mayor Scott Singer will be broadcasted from a portable radio on channel 1650AM. Gasparri urges every household to own either a battery-operated or a hand-crank radio. This shopping list is a staple for every South Floridian household, yet due to COVID-19, stocking up on essentials has become even more of a daunting task. Most have felt the effects of panic buying when the virus was declared a pandemic and quarantine began its enforcement. Toilet paper, non-perishable goods, and disinfectants were near impossible to find throughout major stores. This begs the question, will shopping for hurricane season play out in a similar manner? “With hurricane season approaching, we continue to diligently work with our suppliers to ensure we’ll have the vital suppliers needed to prepare early,” says Maria Brous, Director of Communications for Publix. “Water production is in full-swing, and inventory levels are returning to prepandemic state, with few exceptions.” It is important to get your supplies early to prepare for the possibility of these essential stores to be closed in an emergency situation due to the predicted severity of this season. “We stay closely connected to our operators in the field to help ensure we’re stocking the appropriate items, keeping track of shipments and moving products to areas where we anticipate there will be the greatest need before and after a storm,” says Casey Staheli, Senior Manager of National Media Relations for Walmart. Hurricanes and their severity are measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with categories ranging from one to five, five being the most extreme. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides more information on what to expect from each category. This scale shows Category three, four, and five as major storms with winds starting at 111mph that may cause extensive damage. You can find updates on new and existing storms on the NOAA website linked here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
By Trey Avant As COVID-19 spread through the U.S., most state and city governments imposed “stay at home” orders on residents to reduce the spread of the virus. In doing so, gyms, fitness centers, and health clubs were ordered to close. But as the country eases “stay at home” restrictions, many workout and wellness facilities are reopening. Life Time in Boca Raton is one of the fitness facilities attempting to make working out safe again. At the start of this month around 100 Life Time clubs across the country were expected to reopen. However, the luxury health club remained adamant that they were not going to reopen if its members did not feel comfortable enough to return. South Florida has one of the highest concentrations of COVID-19 cases in America, but Life Time Boca Raton general manager, Donna WrightEverhart, is confident that they have taken the extra steps needed to make getting fit safe. Wright-Everhart mentions that the precautions put in place reflect the safety guidelines recommended by not only the CDC but local and state health organizations as well.
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The safety provisions include heavy, around the clock sanitation of equipment and high-traffic areas by employees and self-sanitation stations scattered throughout the facility. In addition to increased sanitation procedures, all areas from the fitness floors to the locker rooms will be operating at 50% capacity. Social distancing practices will also be in effect requiring members to stay at least six feet away from each other. Wright-Everhart also revealed that all amenities are currently available with notable changes to increase safety. Classes will be spaced 30 minutes apart to allow for sanitization, reservations are required for all group fitness classes, and social distancing will be enforced. Machines and equipment will be limited and set six feet apart with members being instructed to spread out if they get too close together. Basketball will also feature a dramatic change with only one-on-one play allowed. Masks will not be required by members but employees will be wearing them, as well as undergoing temperature checks prior to each shift. Life Time locations have begun reopening efforts in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin, Utah, Ohio, and Kansas.
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JOIN US FOR A FREE LIVE EDUCATIONAL EVENT ABOUT SCLERODERMA When Wednesday, February 19 Registration: 6:00 PM Start Time: 6:30 PM Where Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center 5150 Town Center Circle Boca Raton, FL 33486 Who Yulien Ramirez, BSN, RN Aly P., Living with scleroderma
Register for this free live event By: Nadia Gordon The Downtown Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk is known as a self-guided walk viewing the Downtown Delray art scene. However, due to social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions, the art walk has gone virtual. Prior to the pandemic the First Friday Art Walk occurred every month for residents and visitors to enjoy the vibrant artwork downtown Delray has to offer. On Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m the
downtown Delray Beach Development Authority will be offering a virtual experience to view the artwork from home. The virtual experience will include art from local galleries and art studios to support the artists within the community. To access the virtual artwalk visit: https://www.facebook.com/DelrayDDA For additional information regarding the Downtown Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk visit: https://www. downtowndelraybeach.com/ArtWalk
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BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton Football Club is excited to announce that the club will be offering full scholarships to children who want to participate in the Identification and Development Program as soon as the program is able to return to the field. “We understand that these are difficult times for everyone and we want to help parents to continue on having their children playing the beautiful game,” says Boca Raton FC President, Douglas Heizer. Parents who are interested in applying for the Boca Raton FC Youth Academy Scholarship must simply register in the link provided below and a member of the Boca Raton FC staff will be in contact with you regarding your application. “The future of US Soccer is the children,” added Heizer. “Not having children playing youth soccer will be detrimental not only to the development of soccer in the United
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Dryden Brous and Xander Cosenza were named to the First Team while McCabe, Evan Kalish, Greg Morissette, Collin McClelland and Daniel Luette were named to the Second Team. Caleb Wells was named to the All-SSC Freshman Team. Cosenza led Lynn that season in goals (33) and total points (47). McCabe’s 43 points ranked second on the team. Head coach Brian Kingsbury was named the 2019 SSC Coach of the Year, earning the accolade for the second time at Lynn after leading the Fighting Knights to their first-ever doubledigit win season (11-3, 6-1 SSC). Lynn concluded the 2019 campaign ranked No. 19 in the USILA/Warrior and New Balance Coaches Poll. Brous went on to be named a USILA All-American for the second straight year at the conclusion of the season. Conrad Rhein was named a 2018-19 CoSIDA Academic All-American and Kalish earned USILA Scholar All-American accolades.
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Reclaim Your Freedom And Independence NOW! The Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer team has joined up with Soccer United Against Hunger in support of a food drive helping the local South Florida community. Below are three food banks that are accepting contributions. Rising junior Emma Grissom has taken the lead in organizing this effort. “Our team is participating in Soccer United Against Hunger,” said Grissom. “Join us and other Division I soccer programs as we unite the soccer community in the fight against hunger. Donations can be made to any food bank worldwide! If you’d like to
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