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FAU Students Aided By The New Laptop Loaner Program By: Destiny Harris First Generation students learning from home now have access to Florida Atlantic University’s new Laptop Loaner Program. In response to COVID-19, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation recently awarded FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management a grant of $45,000. The grant is going towards 75 additional laptops for first-generation and low-income students at FAU. The program is apart of a collaborative effort between FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Office of Student Continued on Page 3

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Boca Raton FC Looking Forward to Exciting 2021 Season Story on Page 14 2020 was supposed to be a year of excitement for Boca Raton Football Club. From our exciting return to the National Premier Soccer League after a year hiatus to defending our United Premier Soccer League South Florida Championship, this year was one that not only the staff, but players were very excited to participate in. However, with COVID-19, a wrench was thrown in our plans in early March. While we had already begun the process of creating the best competitive team with local and international talent for the 2020 Season, we were forced to shut it all down in the middle of March, just

Four researchers from Florida Atlantic University have received the coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Career (CAREER) award. The CAREER program offers the NSF’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. FAU’s “fantastic four” researchers are Waseem Asghar, Ph.D., associate professor; Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D., associate professor and faculty fellow at FAU’s Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE); Feng-Hao Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor, all within the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science; and Marianne E. Porter, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Through its investments in science and engineering research and education, the National Science Foundation is strengthening

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• The School Board of Palm Beach County announced that the Superintendent’s reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year is approved. After 10.5 hours of deliberation from parents and school board members, the School District will start off the year with distance learning. The district has taken the spread of the virus into account as the average number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has increased significantly. According to their agenda, when the school district initially closed in mid-March, there were less than 70 new cases per day. • Palm Beach State College has been invited by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in its Second Chance Pell experiment, which will provide more education opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Palm Beach and Martin counties. The initiative, first created in 2015, provides need-based federal Pell grants for individuals in federal and state prisons to enroll in postsecondary programs offered at local colleges and universities or distance learning providers. PBSC is among a new cohort of 67 schools invited to participate this year. • Officials in Palm Beach County are witnessing a massive spike in COVID-19 cases due to gatherings and parties happening after dark at local bars and food establishments. As a result, restaurants, and bars can expect to be closed starting today from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. in an effort to issue an order prohibiting the selling of alcoholic beverages and food. • Florida Atlantic University recently announced the appointment of Kelly J. Shannon, associate professor of history and the Chastain-Johnston Middle Eastern Studies Distinguished Professor in Peace Studies, as the new director of FAU’s Peace, Justice, and Human Rights Initiative (PJHR). PJHR’s mission is to work toward developing and sharing the best practices for promoting tolerance and understanding of diverse cultures. It offers a unique multidisciplinary framework operating across the University to invite engagement by all members of the community and external partners in research, scholarship, creative activities, and ap-

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COMMUNITY FAU Students Aided By The New Laptop Loaner Program By: Destiny Harris First Generation students learning from home now have access to Florida Atlantic University’s new Laptop Loaner Program. In response to COVID-19, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation recently awarded FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management a grant of $45,000. The grant is going towards 75 additional laptops for first-generation and low-income students at FAU. The program is apart of a collaborative effort between FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Office of Student Financial Aid, and the FAU Library. The Laptop Loaner Program is the first of its kind that is directed specifically towards first-generation students like Jorge Rodriguez and Ondre Reid. Finance major, Jorge Rodriguez had no idea that the laptops are available for students to use off-campus for as long as needed in the comfort of their own home. Rodriguez will be graduating this summer with a degree in Finance but his plans were almost put in jeopardy when he had an exam to take and his own computer did not meet the software requirements. Like many professors who had to manage using new software due to COVID-19, Rodriguez’s professor did not realize the proctoring software for the test would cause him to need a whole new laptop. Fortunately, Rodriguez worked with the Student Financial Aid Associate Director, Ana Gagula to pick up a laptop from FAU libraries just in time to take his exam. “The laptop loaner program saved my life because I would have had to spend about $500 on a laptop to use it once, it got me out of a situation where I had no other options,” said Rodriguez. FAU students who are the most vulnerable to not having access to a laptop at home are given first priority. But the Director of First Generation Student Success for FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Keven Allen Jr, M.ED intends for the program to be available for all students

who need assistance on a case by case basis. Freshman students who are first-generation to attend college are a major concern for Allen because they must adapt to the majority of their classes being online. Allen intends to make sure no students are struggling to get the access they need to complete their course work. “This program helps us ensure that students are graduating and our marginalized populations have an equal opportunity to access technology,” said Allen. FAU Neuroscience Major, Ondre Reid worried he was ineligible to receive a laptop because he had exceeded his financial aid but his mentors did not let him give up. Reid moved to the U.S. when he was only 16 years old and soon after worked as a research assistant at the University of Miami. As a father raising his son alone and a first generation student Reid decided to go back to school for a degree in Neuroscience from FAU. Reid does his work on campus in the graduate lab from 8 am to 8 pm before going home to cook and clean and take care of his son. Reid preferred traditional in person classes but he decided that a laptop would be more useful during the pandemic for his academic success. Reid got encouragement to reach out to the financial aid office from Senior instructor Dr. Evelyn Frazier, Dr. Jennifer Krill, and Dr. David Bjorklund. After working with Financial aid and the FAU Library, Reid quickly adapted to online learning and does not know what he would do without it. “I would not be able to be successful this semester with this amazing program. It became an intricate part of my life ” said Reid. Reid says he wants to encourage other students who fear they might be ineligible or unqualified to receive a laptop to ask for help especially if they are struggling with online learning. FAU students are able to request an extension for the laptop loaner program if they need it longer than a full semester. To find out more information about the Laptop Loaner Program, you can visit FAU’s website.

Youth Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity Amidst Pandemic By: Mike Fontus With the recent expiration of the federal government’s $600 per week unemployment benefits, many local residents are left without a job and wondering what’s next. But one local nonprofit has stepped in to provide 700 hot meals on Friday. Through a collaboration with two youthfocused organizations, KOP Mentoring Network will give the meals to churches and feeding organizations from 10 to 11 a.m. in the south parking lot at Cason United Methodist Church, 324 N. Swinton Ave. “We are just trying to make sure that these families who lost their unemployment bonus have food on their tables,” said C. Ron Allen, CEO of the Delray Beach-based KOP Mentoring Network. “This pandemic has really brought to the forefront some of the big gaps that we have in all of our community, and food security is certainly one of them. So, providing food for these families is vital to the health of our community.” KOPMN partnered with North Miami-based Joshua’s Heart Foundation and FLIPANY to make the giveaway possible. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the youth-run organization operated pantries and a warehouse in North Miami, but pivoted after, said Tobi Ash, the organization’s program director. “We used to operate normal pantries, which is where people made reservations for what they wanted, but because of the pandemic we are bringing the food to them through what we call mobile pantries,” Ash said. By not having to prepare their own meals, people will now have time to deal with other necessities, Ash added. FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth) has been empowering South Florida

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youth and their families through nutrition and fitness programming for the past 15 years. The organization’s volunteer chefs prepared the meals. In its 15th year, Joshua’s Heart has recruited 50,000 volunteers and provided more than two million pounds of food to families, Ash said. Since March, they have been serving 150 needy families twice a week. Hunger is a persistent problem in the United States, impacting more than 37 million people in 2018, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture. Households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity, according to Feeding America, the country’s largest network of food banks. Food-insecure households often rely on local food banks and other hunger relief organizations for support. Since March, KOPMN has been doing its part to put a dent in the food insecurity. The organization partnered with EJS Project and provided up to 400 cooked meals on Fridays over about three months. On Wednesdays, volunteers passed out fresh fruit, produce, vegetables, meat eggs and cheese to more than 600 people at Catherine Strong Park. And every Tuesday and Thursdays, a cadre of volunteers deliver boxes of frozen meat, dairy products, starch and fresh fruit and produce to residents across the city. “We are seeing firsthand that the traditional safety nets, such as school feeding programs, city services and food banks are struggling to meet basic needs,” Allen said. “So, the three organizations that serve youth are doing our part to help our fellow residents get through this time, share our hope and positivity, and make sure everyone has access to fresh and healthy food.”

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By: Destiny Harris On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that prosecutors John Parnofiello and Laura Laurie will become judges to the Palm Beach County Court. John Parnofiello resides in Jupiter and previously worked as an associate at Rosenthal, Simon, Levy, and Ryles. Since 2015 he was an Assistant State Attorney for the 15th Circuit. Parnofiello got his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the University of Florida before completing his law degree at the University of Florida College of Law. Parnofiello spent five years as a prosecutor and worked as an associate in Criminal Trial Law and Personal Injury cases at a West Palm Beach law firm. Parnofiello will be filling the vacancy created by Judge Paige Gillman.

Gillman will move to become a judge in the 15th Circuit Court in January when Judge Jessica Ticktin steps down. Laura Laurie, of Lakeworth, is the chief of the traffic homicide and felony trial units for the State Attorney Dave Aronberg. Back in 2007, Laurie became an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County and now she will be joining the circuit bench. Laurie earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and later received her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. She will be replacing Judge Edward Artau who is elevating to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Both Parnofiello and Laurie came highly recommended for the post by a local judicial nominating commission.

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Statewide, the number of new cases totals 7,104, the lowest since July 6. The number of people in Florida who have tested positive for coronavirus since March now totals 487,132. Sixty-two deaths in the state were reported by the Department of Health, which was the lowest since July 13, bringing the total to 7,206 deaths. In total, Palm Beach County has recorded 34,226 cases and 848 deaths total.

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FAU’s ACI Recieves $1.5M Grant From Taft Foundation

Florida Atlantic University’s Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI) within the Department of Exceptional Student Education in the College of Education recently received a $1.5 million grant from The Taft Foundation. FAU’s ACI is a college program for high school graduates who have been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program allows students to participate in college activities, clubs, events and organizations that are available to all FAU students. The grant is a continuation of a generous multi-year commitment from The Taft Foundation designated to provide funding for the program’s development, recruitment and personnel. “ACI would not have been made possible without the Taft Foundation,” said Michael Brady, Ph.D., professor and chair of FAU’s Department of Exceptional Student Education. “This grant will continue to enable FAU to become a state and national leader, helping other colleges

and universities develop progressive and meaningful curricula and contributing to an evolving national research agenda.” Since opening in January 2016, ACI has admitted 61 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to FAU. All students pursue credit-generating courses and employment preparation activities leading to a certificate in supported employment. “FAU’s Academy for Community Inclusion is doing outstanding work,” said Howard Rothman, president and chairman of the Board of Directors at The Taft Foundation. “ACI harnesses the potential of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and prepares them for a future filled with purpose and the possibility for employment.” The mission of ACI is to increase overall independence in employment, self-determination and community experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Four FAU Researchers Receive Prestigious NSF Career Awards Four researchers from Florida Atlantic University have received the coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Career (CAREER) award. The CAREER program offers the NSF’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. FAU’s “fantastic four” researchers are Waseem Asghar, Ph.D., associate professor; Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D., associate professor and faculty fellow at FAU’s Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE); Feng-Hao Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor, all within the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science; and Marianne E. Porter, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Through its investments in science and engineering research and education, the National Science Foundation is strengthening our nation’s capability to address a broad array of challenges in our efforts for a safer, healthier, more secure and prosperous life,” said Stella Batalama, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. “Our three researchers in the college are helping to address some of our most pressing societal issues such as point-of-care detection of infectious diseases, early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and cybersecurity. We are extremely proud of their contributions and for receiving one of the most prestigious awards for a junior scientist in academia.” Asghar received $500,000 over five years to develop a point-of-care platform to detect infectious diseases. Current technologies for testing viral infections often require multiple labor-intensive steps and require costly and bulky equipment, which are not suitable for rapid disease testing at pointof-care settings. The goal of the project is to produce a low-cost, disposable device that integrates fully automated assay with smart-phone-based readout for reporting and surveillance of current and emerging infectious diseases. Asghar’s innovative approaches to enabling analysis of complex samples include blood, saliva and urine with minimal sample preparation and resources. The project also integrates multidisciplinary research with educational activities to engage high school teachers and students at different levels and to help prepare a skilled workforce and broaden participation in the STEM fields. Ghoraani received $524,191 over five years to develop a cognitive screening tool for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using wearables and a smartphone that can detect at-risk individuals and monitor the disease progression rate in any clinical setting without the need for specialists or specialized medical equipment. The cognitive screening tool can be used at home or in any clinic, with no extensive infrastructure. In addition, the project’s advanced data analytics approaches can be applied to other engineering fields such as speech recognition and neuroengineering, clinical diseases such as motor neuron disease, or rehabilitation modalities such as stroke recovery. The project will include an integrated education and outreach program to foster interdisciplinary research training opportunities. The program will focus on neurodegenerative diseases, intended to increase the participation of

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females and underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. Research training opportunities will also target middle and high school students and healthcare applications will be integrated in the FAU engineering curriculum. Liu received $500,000 over five years to develop mathematical tools and new ways of coding to prevent information leakage and secure portable devices such as smart phones and iPads, under physical attacks. The project will focus on developing new mathematical theories to improve cryptography with tools to secure data in both outsourced and portable environments, in addition to post-quantum security. Outcomes from this research would yield multiple efficient post-quantum crypto systems and provide secure methods for more advanced applications. Techniques developed through this research are expected to bring critical insights for building practical solutions for enabling safe outsourcing cyberspace and security against physical attacks. The project also has significant potential for broader impacts for FAU students and beyond. Liu plans to develop several research-intensive courses for students at the graduate and undergraduate level to make the research more accessible. There also are plans to partner with middle and high school students and help with outreach to underrepresented groups. Porter received $625,943 over five years for research to better understand how marine animals tune, or dynamically adjust their movements using their skin and skeletons. Her research investigates the contributions of the shark cartilaginous vertebral column, skin and animal movements that tune the body during swimming. Shark vertebrae work as springs, which store and return energy based on the species specific arrangement of mineral in the cartilage. Shark skin contains mineralized teeth, which make it feel like sandpaper and are hypothesized to resist stretching. During swimming, species will move their bodies differently; both the movements of body and the tail can vary. By studying these three levels of organization individually, the influence of hard and soft tissues on overall body performance can be modeled and understood in many species with varying swimming speeds. Research results can provide information about swimming and inspiration for both stiff and stretchy synthetic materials. Porter’s lab draws diverse graduate, undergraduate, and dual-enrolled high school researchers from a student population where 26 percent of STEM majors are Hispanic. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, FAU is considered one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. Porter teaches an animal locomotion course where students develop active learning focused content that is shared in open access education journals and then disseminated locally at nature centers and museums. This work facilitates collaboration with researchers studying machine learning and ocean and mechanical engineering. “As one of only a few female tenure track shark researchers around, Dr. Porter is a trailblazer in her field,” said Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D., interim dean of FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Her research is focused on comparative biomechanics and functional morphology, which is helping to answer questions about skeletal system impacts on physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution. Receiving this prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award is testament to her talents, expertise and contributions in her field.”

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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

Setting the Team’s Expectations An important but often overlooked role of a leader is managing expectations for the team. This can involve individual expectations, such as performance, productivity, and goal-setting. But it also can pertain to organizational expectations, ranging from sales and profitability to corporate mission and values. To convey expectations requires being able to communicate not only what is expected of the team, but also why those expectations have been established and how they are to be achieved. This is often easier said than done, because it requires “buy-in” by individual team members, a mutual acceptance and commitment in striving to meet those expectations. Just because the leader thinks expectations are good and worthy of pursuing, that does not guarantee the team will agree. Well-established expectations share several key elements. These include being clearly expressed; measurable; realistic, and

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within reach, yet challenging. When I became a magazine editor for CBMC years ago, the publication was not highly regarded by the membership, its mission was unclear, and it was a true “periodical” because it was published only periodically. Once I settled into the job, I resolved to refocus the content of the magazine to make it more appealing to our members, redefine its purpose, and establish a firm schedule for producing the magazine on a consistent basis so readers would know when to expect it in the mail. Our team rallied around these expectations, we began pulling in the same direction, positive response to the magazine grew dramatically, and we were received awards from our peers for excellence. For models on how to set expectations for a team, there is no better place to look than the Bible. The Old Testament tells about Nehemiah who, after hearing about the walls of Jerusalem being in great disrepair,

surveyed the damage and then assembled a reconstruction team. From the start, his expectations were clear: “Then I said to them, ‘You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace’” (Nehemiah2:17). Jesus Christ, of course, proved to be the greatest team builder of all, and from the start He established clear, compelling expectations: “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him”

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(Mark 1:16-20). Such a response, given the strong family and vocational ties these men had, indicates they all sensed a cause they wanted to join. At the same time, Jesus did not sugarcoat the expectations or make them unrealistic. He was straightforward when he told them, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Even Jesus’ parting words were filled with expectations to inspire His followers: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20). There was no ambiguity in what He expected them to do.

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Are You Counted? The US Census Needs Your Response With much of our daily activities overshadowed by the ever-present coronavirus pandemic, it is easy to understand how the more routine aspects of our lives have felt inconsequential. However, notwithstanding the disruptions we have faced, life does go on. Grappling with the likely longterm impacts of the pandemic will require a collaborative effort between government, business and each of us. Virtually lost in the swirl of the pandemic response has been the decennial US Census. Unless you live under a rock, you know every ten years we undertake an actual county of the number of people residing in the United States. The census is more than just a head count. It provides a snapshot in time (April 1st) of our country’s population and is a determinant of how legislative seats (federal, state and local) are apportioned. The self-response rate for Palm Beach County is currently less than 60 percent. In other words, with an estimated 1.5 million residents living in our county, 600,000 residents have yet to be counted. In the coming months, enumerators will be dispatched to find many of those who have failed to respond. It is clear the damage wrought by the pandemic will require a broad federal response to restore our economy and assist residents address the long-term impacts of the pandemic. The distribution of federal and state dollars will be directly tied to the census figures. An undercount will skew data used to determine how our state allocates representation in the legislature and local governmental bodies and will, likewise, impact how billions of dollars a year are allocated for schools, hospitals and other infrastructure projects. If you are one of the 600,000 residents yet to respond to the US Census, now is the time to be counted. - Respond online at: www.2020USCensus. gov.

- To respond by phone, call 800.330.2020. - To respond by mail, locate the census questionnaire sent to your home. (In midApril, the Census Bureau began mailing paper questionnaires to homes that had not responded online or by phone). Please, help shape our future – each of us counts! This month the state’s primary contests and nonpartisan elections for School Board and judges will be decided on August 18th. While over 500,000 Vote by Mail ballots were already sent (beginning last month) there is still time to request a Vote by Mail ballot to avoid to lines and potential health concerns of in-person voting. Ballots can be requested online at www. PBCElections.org. Here’s a little known fact – while you generally must be a registered Democrat or Republican to vote in the primary (except for the nonpartisan races which are open to any voter), where the candidates are all affiliated with the same party, it becomes an “open” primary and all registered voters can cast a ballot. This will be the case when voters select from the candidates running for PBC Supervisor of Elections since both are registered Democrats. Even if you are a “No Party Affiliated” voter, you can vote! This year, due in large part to the pandemic, many seasoned poll workers have declined to accept an assignment. Many precinct-polling locations have been relocated or merged due to health concerns by the hosting venues. Voting by Mail offers a safe, convenient way to cast your ballot. And, this year, postage to return your ballot is being paid by the county so there’s no need to locate enough stamps to ensure the proper postage is affixed to the return envelope. As with responding to the US Census, it is imperative for voters to cast their ballots to shape the future of our county. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay involved!

One of the underestimated keys to business success is the ability to make a good impression on people we meet, especially those in positions of influence. And we all know the truth of the adage, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. So, if you had the opportunity, what individual would you like to impress? Shifting from the realm of the marketplace, what do you think it would have taken to impress someone of the magnitude of Jesus Christ? He arguably has had more influence over people from every nation and culture than anyone else in history. Yet, in chapter 7 of the gospel of Luke we read about a man who caused Jesus to marvel. This is particularly notable because unlike Jesus, this leader was not even a Jew; instead, he was a Gentile, a Roman centurion. This brief story tells us about a military leader, an official who commanded hundreds, asking Jesus to heal his servant. In this centurion we see several qualities which can help each of us become better leaders, even in the often impersonal, even harsh business and professional world. The leader’s deep compassion. In Luke 7:2, we read, “And a centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die.”The first quality we discover is the officer’s compassion. We are told he regarded his slave highly and cared enough to pursue divine healing for him. This was extremely uncommon for that day, given the different standing of the two individuals, and very compassionate. How far would you go to care for each member of your team, including those who are under your authority? The leader’s strategic wisdom. A second attribute about this centurion that

stands out is his strategic wisdom. He could have pleaded his case personally, or even tried to exert his official power to intimidate Jesus. Being a Gentile, however, this Roman leader suspected he would not have much sway over Jesus. Instead, Luke 7:3 states, “When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.” This centurion wisely chose the Jewish leaders, people with a direct connection to Jesus, to ask on his behalf. Selecting the right people to represent you and your cause reveals strategic wisdom. The leader’s courageous faith. The final attribute we see exhibited by this Roman centurion who asked Jesus to miraculously heal his servant is his courageous faith. He had obviously heard about Jesus and His miracles. Despite being a Gentile and not a Jew, basically an outsider to Jesus’ immediate sphere of influence, the officer completely believed that Jesus could heal his servant. What is even more remarkable, he was also convinced that Jesus could command healing without even being present! This is why in Luke 7:9 we are told, “Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him, ‘I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.’” The centurion not only believed Jesus could restore his servant to health, but also that He could accomplish it by long distance. The centurion’s act of intercession showed that nothing – serious illness, cultural differences or distance – could deter his faith in Jesus’ healing ministry. In a similar way, we should all pray that our faith in Jesus remains strong enough to overcome whatever obstacles and business problems come our way.

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About 150 Sea Turtle Nests Lost in Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy Boca Raton Due to Tropical Storm prompting closing store sales at Isaias Boca location By: Nadia Gordon Late last week, Florida issued hurricane warnings from Boca Raton to the Volusia-Flagler county line regarding Tropical Storm Isaias. The storm brought significant rainfall and high winds to South Florida and the Treasure Coast on Saturday and Sunday. As a result there were some power outages and riptides off area beaches. Fortunately, South Florida did not experience major damage from Tropical Storm Isaias, however marine life was affected. According to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, they believe about 20% of their nests were lost during the storm. That is equivalent to about 150 nests with unhatched turtle eggs. Officials said some of the 150 nests could still have eggs underneath the sand but just the markings could

have been lost. Gumbo Limbo mentioned that they still have 400 undisturbed sea turtle nests, which includes 5 new nests. Due to the fact that the storm never reached hurricane status, the manager of Gumbo Limbo said they lost more nests during Isaias than they thought they would have. “It was early in the season. Normally the storms that impact us are late August and September, and by then 80% of our nests have hatched and are off the beach,” said Leanne Welch, manager of Gumbo Limbo. Welch also mentioned that they tend to see wash back turtles after hurricanes, which are hatchlings who make it to the ocean but aren’t strong enough and eventually wash back to shore. If you find a wash back turtle, call Gumbo Limbo’s emergency line at 561-212-8691

By: Megan Mandatta Lord & Taylor, located in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park, now joins the list of businesses that have filed for bankruptcy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The store’s owner, Le Tote Inc., bought Lord & Taylor for $100 million in 2019 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Lord & Taylor is currently searching for a buyer and two dozen

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PBSC chosen as a Second Chance Pell experiment site Palm Beach State College has been invited by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in its Second Chance Pell experiment, which will provide more education opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Palm Beach and Martin counties. The initiative, first created in 2015, provides need-based federal Pell grants for individuals in federal and state prisons to enroll in postsecondary programs offered at local colleges and universities or distance learning providers. PBSC is among a new cohort of 67 schools invited to participate this year. “We are focused on workforce development and improving the lives of citizens in our community,” said Nikole Konieczny, PBSC’s director of Corporate Training. “This effort assists by reducing recidivism and providing career pathways that are associated with sustainable jobs.” PBSC was among more than 180 colleges and universities that submitted letters of interest to participate in the initiative, according to the DOE. The initiative is in line with PBSC’s existing educational outreach work at Sago Palm

Re-Entry Center in Pahokee. Through a partnership with the Florida Department of Corrections, the College’s Corporate and Continuing Education department began offering HVAC and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation Specialist training programs in March 2019. Then it expanded the contract to include NCCER HVAC Core & Level 1, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation Specialist Refresher, NCCER Plumbing Core & Level 1 and Landscape & Horticulture Specialist training programs. Upon final approval from the DOE for the Second Chance Pell experiment, the College will move forward with plans to add the Associate in Science degree program in Hospitality and Tourism Management to its offerings at Sago Palm Re-Entry Center and begin offering the A.S. in Landscape & Horticulture Management at the Martin Correctional Institution. The target year for offering the two degree programs is 2022.

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By: Destiny Harris Boca Raton residents can anticipate a full closure of the SR A1A/Haven Ashe bridge over the Boca Raton Inlet, which connects the south barrier island to all points north for the next 60 days. Normally the bridge that is open automatically will be raised at this time for repainting that is not meant to interfere with boating traffic. During this time, the bridge’s color will transform from a light blue to a darker shade of blue called Federal Standard 15052. According to the City of Boca Raton’s website, marine traffic will continue under the bridge using a navigable waterway however the channel may be restricted. The estimated cost of construc-

tion to paint and clean structural steel and concrete portions of the bridge is $802,818. In addition, Tarpon Springs contractor Seminole Equipment Inc. is also responsible for the construction of the bridge’s deck, overhang, barriers, and bridge tender house. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a Virtual Public Meeting last month to determine the routine maintenance and repair of the bridge. They said the project is actually projected to last 80 days, not including holidays and weather delays. The project started on August 1 and is expected to run until late this fall. Land traffic will be detoured to Federal Highway via East Palmetto Park Road and Hillsboro Boulevard while the painting operations take place.

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Boca Raton FC Looking Forward to FAU’s Barone, Wilkins Partake in Exciting 2021 Season Annual C-USA SAAC Meetings

2020 was supposed to be a year of excitement for Boca Raton Football Club. From our exciting return to the National Premier Soccer League after a year hiatus to defending our United Premier Soccer League South Florida Championship, this year was one that not only the staff, but players were very excited to participate in. However, with COVID-19, a wrench was thrown in our plans in early March. While we had already begun the process of creating the best competitive team with local and international talent for the 2020 Season, we were forced to shut it all down in the middle of March, just as we were announcing all the returning players for the 2020 season. International players had to put a pause of their travel due to the travel bans, local players had to stop playing with the county shutting down parks, and we resorted to Zoom calls with players to stay connected. While Palm Beach County has reopened its parks, and while there are teams currently playing friendlies with others, Boca Raton FC has decided that the 2020 season is over and we are eagerly looking forward to an amazing 2021 season with preseason starting now. Should a 2020 season happen, we will look into the possibility of returning to play in it, however, with the rising number of cases of COVID-19, and professional teams, who have much more resource than a 4th Division club, having a hard time controlling the spread of the

virus to their players, it does not make sense return to play and only scrimmage with other teams. While Boca Raton FC has and will continue to use our COVID-19 process to return to play that has been approved by both the National Premier Soccer League and the United States Adult Soccer Association., we cannot ensure that other teams currently practicing and doing scrimmages are taking the same precautions as we are, thus making scrimmages for vain entertainment futile. Boca Raton FC not only has a duty to its athletes, but also the family of the athletes. We would not be able to live with ourselves if a player gets the virus and spreads it to his family. We care too much about our players and their families to let that happen. We wanted to return to play as soon as possible, but with numbers continuing to rise, and no end in sight, it is not the wise thing to do at the moment. Soccer will still be here in 2021. The faster we get a grip on this problem, the quicker we will be able to return to normal activities. In the meantime, Boca Raton FC will continue to grow its eSports department, bringing more games to you to watch live on Facebook and twitch, and continue to interact with the fan base with shows, and video. We love our community, we miss being on the pitch, we long to be with our fans. Nevertheless, there are bigger things than soccer going on right now and we acknowledge that and are working around the clock to help in any way we can.

Two Florida Atlantic University student-athletes had the opportunity to attend the Conference USA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Meetings virtually last week. FAU SAAC president Sean Barone (men’s cross country) and community relations chair Kara Wilkins (women’s swimming & diving) were two of the conference’s 28 representatives that participated in group discussions and reflected on official SAAC business. “We went over multiple things, such as how things are looking with COVID, what measures are being taken/in the process of being worked out and initiatives to help apply this upcoming year,” said Wilkins. “The meetings also had guest speakers talk about mental health and diversity and inclusion. It really helped me see all of the working parts to try and make this year work, along with educating me along the way.” The discussions focused on important topics and current events currently impacting collegiate athletics. These issues

included career development, mental health and social justice awareness. The meetings also featured two guest presenters in Ivy Watts, a mental health empowerment speaker, and Nevin Caple, a diversity and inclusion consultant. “I was grateful and honored for the opportunity to represent FAU at an event with leaders from schools around the conference,” said Barone. “Good conversations were held to address current events. I learned the value of being at the forefront of these conversations and look forward to being a part of the solution.” The student-athletes also participated in breakout sessions with their respective working groups, which encompassed diversity and inclusion, top issues, student-athlete health and safety, studentathlete engagement and future planning. C-USA SAAC is made up of an executive leadership council and those five working groups. Barone reported to the group discussing top issues, while Wilkins engaged in student-athlete health and safety. Heizer Media Group

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PBA Men’s Tennis Earns Individual and Team Academic Honors The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s tennis team had four studentathletes earn scholarathlete status from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Tuesday. Rodolfo Hasegawa, Philipp Hoffmann, Michal Precikowski and Jorge Santamaria were all recognized for their academic achievements. The qualify for scholar-athlete status for the ITA, the student-athlete must have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.00 scale for the current academic year and must be listed on the institutional eligibility form. The PBA men’s tennis team was also named an ITA All-Academic team. To be eligible for the team award, the squad must have a team grade-point average of 3.2 or above

on a 4.00 scale and all student-athletes have to be included on the institutional eligibility form. The Sailfish posted a 3.34 team GPA for the 201920 school year. Hoffmann was PBA’s primary No. 1 player in singles. He finished the 2020 season with a 6-3 singles record and a 5-3 record in doubles. Hasegawa posted a 4-2 record in singles play along with a 6-4 record while competing at No. 2 doubles. Precikowski earned a doubles win against Daeman in his lone appearance of the season. Santamaria played in two singles matches and five doubles matches in 2020 finishing with a 1-1 record in singles and a 3-2 record in doubles.

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