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New Brightline Train Station Construction Delayed Due to COVID-19 By: Nadia Gordon

Last December, the city granted approval for a new train station to be built in Boca Raton. However, eight months later, construction has still not begun.

Due to COVID-19, the Brightline train has not operated since the end of March.

According to WPTV, the new station will be built on a portion of city-owned property located at 400 NW 2nd Ave., just east of the Boca Raton Public Library, next to N. Dixie Highway.

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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.

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Councilwoman Andrea Levine O’Rourke proposed to The City Council that the Mizner Park Amphitheater be open to host various socially distanced park activities.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Mizner Park Amphitheater, located in the northeast corner of the park, has gone dark for the summer.

All planned activities have been canceled by the city to combat large summer crowds.

In order to promote safety in this open area, Levine O’Rourke designed a socially distanced area in the grass.

“Since we’ve all been through this trying time, this unprecedented time, it would be a great idea to come up with some ideas of how we can bring this level of spirit and community

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Last December, the city granted approval for a new train station to be built in Boca Raton. However, eight months later, construction has still not begun. Due to COVID-19, the Brightline train has not operated since the end of March.

• 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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• If you are deciding what type of mask to wear when going out, the N95, cloth mask may be the best choice to protect yourself from the spread of COVID-19. On July 10, WPTV and Florida Atlantic University’s biology department conducted an experiment to determine the effectiveness of three different popular face coverings against the COVID-19 virus.

• Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center took a new approach this year to honor winners of its 2020 Green Schools Awards. Foregoing a traditional ceremony, the center created a series of more than 30 award videos to showcase the exceptional efforts of local schools that are “going green” as participants in the center’s nationally recognized Green Schools Recognition Program (GSRP).

• 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.

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COMMUNITY Pediatricans Advise Families To Mizner Park Amphitheater Continue Routine Immunizations Proposed to Reopen with Socially Amidst The Pandemic Distanced Events By: Nadia Gordon

Many families’ lives have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This has led to a decline in the number of families keeping up with their childrens’ routine immunizations.

Pediatricians however, say that despite the pandemic, parents should not delay or avoid getting their children vaccinated.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Efforts to reduce transmission of COVID-19, such as stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, have led to decreased use of routine preventive medical services, including immunization services.”

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Wood the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University says, “I believe that we must do everything we can to continue to provide children with their routine immunizations so that our children are protected from preventable illness and we keep our communities safe from unnecessary outbreaks. Particularly as school’s reopen and the winter flu season is upon us, routine immunizations will prevent diseases that could lead to avoidable medical visits, hospitalizations and further strain to the healthcare system.”

Many parents and families are now contemplating visiting a doctor’s office due to exposure of COVID-19.

“The recent decline in routine immunizations is likely because families are afraid and many are avoiding going to their doctors’ offices. That is no surprise given everything that is going on with the COVID-19 pandemic, but we need to encourage them to bring their children

in for vaccines so we can try to keep all children healthy and safe from preventable illnesses,” said Dr. Wood.

In order to settle concerns, the American Academy of Pediatrics provides guidance on how Pediatricians should administer vaccines and provide pediatric care during the pandemic.

The AAP notes that “Pediatricians should also inform families about the strategies already implemented in primary care medical home offices to assure safety.”

Both parents and pediatricians have a part in ensuring the health and safety of children. Communication on both parts has been able to alleviate the reservations that parents may have about visiting the office during the pandemic.

“Parents should reach out to their pediatrician or healthcare provider to ask about how to stay on track or catch-up on their vaccine schedule.

Parents can discuss their child’s needs and safety concerns so their questions can be answered before they come into the office. Information can be also be obtained through your local health department or health centers,” Dr. Wood says.

The CDC notes that” Ensuring immunization services are maintained or reinitiated is essential for protecting individuals and communities from vaccinepreventable diseases and outbreaks and reducing the burden of respiratory illness during the upcoming influenza season.”

For information regarding vaccination guidance during the pandemic, vist https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ pandemic-guidance/index.html.

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By: Megan Mandatta

Councilwoman Andrea Levine O’Rourke proposed to The City Council that the Mizner Park Amphitheater be open to host various socially distanced park activities.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Mizner Park Amphitheater, located in the northeast corner of the park, has gone dark for the summer. All planned activities have been canceled by the city to combat large summer crowds.

In order to promote safety in this open area, Levine O’Rourke designed a socially distanced area in the grass.

“Since we’ve all been through this trying time, this unprecedented time, it would be a great idea to come up with some ideas of how we can bring this level of spirit and community and still maintain social distance and respect for each other,” Levine O’Rourke says.

Levine O’Rourke wants an area with large circles where groups can host their own activities while remaining socially distant. The inspiration for these circles came from Levine O’Rourke seeing pictures of this idea from cities such as Brooklyn and San Francisco.

“[This idea is] not just the amphitheater or downtown, but things that could bring out the community in a respectful way of keeping our distance,” Levine O’Rourke comments.

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In addition to the circles, Levine O’Rourke proposes a children’s decorated bike parade through the park, a beach cleanup, sandcastle contests, open-air art classes in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art and various activities painted in the grass such as hopscotch.

Levine O’Rourke pitched the idea to The City Council, and they are planning on reviewing this once the loan forgiveness for small businesses project is completed.

“My background comes from art and culture and creativity, so I always try to bring that aspect to the city,” Levine O’Rourke says, “I’m always a big advocate of art and culture and bringing the human element and spirit to the city.”

Masks are strongly recommended when attending these events but are not a legal mandate by the city as the activities maintain social distancing.

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Due to the budget for summer activities not being utilized, Levine O’Rourke has proposed a small portion of that to go to painting a mural on the amphitheater stage shutters.

“[I hope we] slowly emerge so we can feel some normalcy with respect to social distance,” Levine O’Rourke concludes.

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Boca Raton Teens Use Down Time During Pandemic To Wash Windows For Warriors By: Destiny Harris

Co-founded by two Boca teens, Derek Fletcher and Jonathan Chidiac are proving that it is possible to do good things while keeping a safe distance when they started a window washing organization earlier this year known as Washing Windows For Warriors.

Washing Windows For Warriors strives to assist U.S. military veterans and service members by donating 100 percent of the funds made from washing windows to the civilian 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hope For The Warriors.

Hope For The Warriors, provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are focused on the transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.

Both having family members who served in the military,16-year-old high school students Fletcher and Chidiac felt a strong desire to give back to their community and service members.

Two years ago, Fletcher started washing windows to make extra money but recently decided to use that to fuel his passion for Washing Windows For Warriors.

“My uncle was in the Brazilian Marines, and Derek's Great Grandfather flew for the Royal British Air Force,” Chidiac said. “So we decided why don't we wash windows and donate all the funds to Hope For The Warriors, a charity that helps out our U.S veterans.”

Fletcher and Chidiac took it upon themselves to research and partner with Hope For The Warriors who began assisting them with their small non-profit start-up through social media and other resources.

“We strongly believe in how they (Hope For The Warriors) go about supporting veterans and have always been the charity that we have worked with,” said Fletcher.

Many military veterans struggle to find resources and support systems to address issues such as combat, fear, depression, isolation, and other psychological issues.

Founder and CEO of Hope For The Warriors, Robin Kelleher is proud to serve the diverse and honorable people in our community to help provide those resources. She understands the importance of delivering programs to those military and service members, as she is also the wife of a Marine and works extensively with military families, caring for family units during multiple deployments.

Kelleher saw how the Washing Windows For Warriors duo put the needs of others above themselves in the midst of a pandemic and was more than willing to help them achieve their goals.

“It is so critical that our services aren’t paused or shut down because of the diversion of funding to other areas,” said

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Kelleher. “These boys are reminding people that their needs did not stop when COVID started.”

The stay-at-home order to help fight COVID-19 in South Florida did delay the Washing Windows For Warriors mission for about 3 months. But this delay did not deter the teens from helping more veterans when the order was lifted.

“Many people are hesitant to let us come wash their windows because of the social distancing guideline. We are also seeing that many people are struggling due to economic hardships and do not have the means to make a donation of $100 because they are struggling,” said Fletcher. “We feel for those who have been hit by this pandemic and realize we just need to keep trying to help our veterans while social distancing and keeping everyone safe.”

So far the Washing Windows For Warriors duo have earned over $6000 of their $10,000 goal to achieve by the time they graduate high school.

In addition to Hope For The Warriors, Fletcher and Chidiac were able to get assistance from their friends, Lucas Harris, Griffin Smith, Jake Gang, and Ryder Gang.

The teens are washing approximately 2 houses a day and seeing about $200 donated each day.

All payments to Washing Windows For Warriors go directly to Hope For The Warriors and are tax-deductible.

The cost of the teens’ professional-grade window-washing services begins at $50.

The two teens urge everyone to get involved by booking jobs to get their windows washed, send donations, and spread the cause.

Hope For The Warriors will be hosting their “30x30 Mindfulness Challenge” to help all veterans and supporters build healthy habits and create a sustainable practice over the course of 30 days.

The challenge focuses on the mind-body aspects of wellness including breathwork, yoga, mindfulness, and other aspects of mental wellbeing for 30 minutes a day. Sign up is free to all who wish to participate and donations are strongly encouraged.

The challenge runs from August 4 to September 11.

Although the challenge ends on September 8th, HOPE will use those mindful practices from the challenge on September 11 by remembering how the lives of our neighbors and country were forever changed and they continue to serve those who defended our country on that fateful day.

“It’s truly heartwarming to see young people like Jonathan and Derek with such respect and passion for our veterans,” said Robin Kelleher, “There are so many other things they could be doing in their free time, but they understand what the military and its service members and veterans mean to this country and the importance to support them.”

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New Brightline Train Station Construction Delayed Due to COVID-19

By: Nadia Gordon

Last December, the city granted approval for a new train station to be built in Boca Raton. However, eight months later, construction has still not begun.

Due to COVID-19, the Brightline train has not operated since the end of March.

According to WPTV, the new station will be built on a portion of cityowned property located at 400 NW 2nd Ave., just east of the Boca Raton Public Library, next to N. Dixie Highway.

“Like so many things, I think this is just a temporary delay of what we have been encountering with COVID-19,” said Boca Raton Mayor, Scott Singer.

Mayor Singer mentioned that the city and Brightline have applied for a grant with the Federal Railroad Association to help fund the project.

“Brightline would get money to construct the station and the city would get partial money to construct the garage, so it would save taxpayers money,” Mayor Singer stated.

If granted, the city would get around $1.5 million toward the almost $12 million garage, which will be built next to the station.

Mayor Singer said that the city and Brightline should know if they will be awarded the grant within the next few months. After that, they are hopeful that construction on the new station can quickly begin.

Brightline’s website states, “We remain focused on construction to Orlando and on completing plans to develop new South Florida stations in Boca Raton, Aventura, and PortMiami.

We’ll continue to update you on our plans and look forward to welcoming you back on-board when the time is right.”

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Two Parkland Brothers’ Promise to Humanity amidst COVID-19 By: Megan Mandatta

Adam and Josh Buchwald have never been the type of brothers to sit idly by when there is a crisis. They are on a mission to change the world, one social media promise at a time.

With the world facing an international pandemic, the brothers launched Promise to Humanity. Promise to Humanity is an international movement that anyone can participate in. Their website can be found here https://www.promisetohumanity.com/

“Promise to Humanity was started in the month of May for several important reasons,” Adam Buchwald, co-founder of Promise to Humanity commented.

“The first reason was, our sister, her name is Lauren and she is 14 years old.

[Lauren] has Type 1 diabetes and she’s extremely vulnerable and high-risk [for COVID-19] during this time. Josh and I, and our Dad, wanted to keep her safe. We care about the health of senior citizens; this is why Josh and I wanted to step in and make an impact on the world and create a promise to humanity.”

Adam and Josh ask that individuals travel to their website and download a contract that states a promise to abide by social distancing, wearing masks, and limiting large social gatherings. Once printed, people sign the contract and post a picture on their social media adorning a mask and holding the contract to promote advocacy for safe living with COVID-19.

After the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February 2018, these two native Parkland residents, took it upon themselves to launch their first movement, Parents’ Promise to Kids. This organization advocates for stricter gun safety laws in the United States.

“The feedback has been phenomenal from [Parents’ Promise to Kids],” Adam said. “We’re now focusing our efforts on COVID. We kind of stopped doing our work with that, but we’re still advocating for gun safety.”

They are using the expertise gained from Parents’ Promise to Kids and transitioning a similar model with Promise to Humanity.

“The overall goal of Promise to Humanity is to really reiterate this message of the common guidelines: wear a mask, practice social distancing. We want people to take this seriously,” Josh Buchwald noted. “Now, this is life and death, you know. So, it’s hard going on the news

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and sitting with my brother on the couch and watching these people in backyards, on the beach. It’s so difficult to watch that, or fathom that.”

Adam and Josh both noted their movement has no political ties and that wearing a mask is a personal choice. They simply want to advocate for the safety of all citizens and hope people will make decisions that promote that.

“Josh and I are very worried.

We fear that there is going to be a second wave and we worry that our leaders, hopefully make the right choice and take precautions as new cases are growing,” Adam said.

According to Gov. DeSantis’ presentation on July 6, the age with the highest number of COVID-19 cases is 21 years old.

“I wouldn’t look at it as a specific age, 21, it seems they’re going to bars and outside, to backyards, in that specific age group at that time,” Josh said. “I would say, as the overall message, this is for everyone. We’re not really focusing on a specific age group. This is for everyone.”

On the Promise to Humanity website they have a live counter of how many people have downloaded and signed their contract. They are currently at 6,003 downloads.

“The response has been absolutely incredible. We’ve been able to reach out to so many people via social media,” Josh said.

Adam and Josh have partnered with The World Health Organization and meet weekly with technical officers to launch a youth survey, available here https://covidyouthsurvey.com/. Their biggest push currently is to get celebrity figures involved to gain higher international recognition of their work.

“We want to hold people accountable, that’s our main goal. This movement, you know, you see people not social distancing. It’s sad to watch it on the news,” Adam emphasized. “We’re the generation that’s going to step up and make a difference in the world.”

“Persistence is key,” Josh concluded. “Adam and I are not stopping until we’ve made a difference in this world. And like I said before, this is life and death. It’s common sense, it’s simple and it’s easy.”

If you’d like to get involved with Promise to Humanity, the digital contract can be found here https://www.promisetohumanity.com/contract

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Voting on Tuesday Must be a Priority

On Tuesday, voters across Palm Beach County will join other Americans in using the most powerful tool we have to evoke change at the polls.

And while we have been focused on the inpact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the past six months, I urge voters to also become fully engaged in the upcoming primary election.

As we mourn the recent passing of two towering titans in the civil rights movement - U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian - I was inspired and moved as I reflected on their sacrifices, accomplishments and intellect.

In his 2017 book, “Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America,” Lewis wrote that “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have” to make change in a democratic society.

That explains why the powerful, through time, have tried so hard to

limit its access.

Lewis, who died July 17 from stage 4 pancreatic cancer, spent his life working to improve American democracy. At 80, he was the last surviving member of the “Big Six”, the group that included the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and organized the historic civil rights March on Washington in 1963.

Rev. Vivian, 95, died from natural causes. Their passing, just hours apart, dealt a major loss for a nation still grappling with protests and demands for racial equality decades later.

The pair, like Dr. King and other civil rights activists, had marched together, addressed friendly and hostile audiences together, faced violence together, were arrested, thrown behind bars and beaten. In the face of violent opposition, they led sit-ins, boycotts, marches and Freedom Rides against segregation in the South. At the height of the push for justice, their beatings at the protests galvanized support that led

to key changes so we all can have the right to vote on Tuesday.

During a recent discussion with a group of young people, many of them told me they did not plan to vote, primarily because they did not think their votes would make a difference.

They cited quite a few horrific events involving the death of blacks, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Rayshard Brooks.

I look at those incidents as a reason to vote, but in their minds, it is a sign that nothing works – that there would absolutely be no redress.

While I understood their concerns, I shared with them that politics can feel disingenuous. I can relate to them feeling unwanted or undervalued by their local, state and federal governments at times. It always tickles me as the election season approaches, politicians – many whom went unseen or unheard of during their tenure – would “come out of hiding” to announce their intent to seek another term in office.

As I shared with these young minds, it is easy to feel disenfranchised by the political system, but it does not mean that it is completely broken. In spite of how you feel, it is critical for you to use your right to vote as a person of color, a woman, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or as a United States citizen for the candidate you feel will best respect and fight for you.

The post-pandemic community will need strong leadership. One way to ensure we have the right people in office is to vote on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Organizations such as “When We all Vote Palm Beach County Voting Squad” has been doing an outstanding job informing voters of the issues through a series of candidate forums.

Regardless of your political affiliation - Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or independent - Tuesday is the day to make your voice heard and vote.

POSITIVE LIVING

By Robert J. Tamasy

Is Your Goal Authority or Leadership?

One time I heard someone wisely observe, “The problem with some people being named president of their company is that suddenly they think they need to start acting presidential.” Have you noticed that? Individuals suddenly feeling that they have to live up to their title by flexing their executive muscle.

Consultant Tim Kight says, “Your organization can put you in a position of authority, but only you can put yourself in a position of leadership.” Being given a title and the authority that comes with it does not make someone a genuine leader any more than going into a garage makes someone a car.

True leadership is earned, not bestowed. It has been said that the only way to determine if you are a leader is to turn around to see if anyone is following you.

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lowed?

Here are some principles, firmly grounded in the Scriptures, that help to shape effective leadership:

Casting vision. Regardless whether they are in a for-profit company, a nonprofit organization, a church or an athletic team, people like to know where they are going, what their goals are. An effective leader casts vision, shows the way. “Where there is no vision, the people perish [are unrestrained]” (Proverbs 29:18). After three years of leading His disciples, Jesus Christ – the greatest leader of all time – cast a clear, ambitious vision for them before ascending to heaven. He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20).

Serving others. I have worked for bosses who expected me to serve them, and I have worked for bosses who were

eager to serve me and everyone else for whom they were responsible. Who do you think were the easiest to serve in return, to give unquestioned loyalty? Again, Jesus demonstrated such leadership, serving others in a variety of ways, including washing their dirty, sandaled feet after a long day of traveling. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). If necessary, would you be willing to give your own life for those who follow you? This is exactly what Jesus did. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).

Developing people. There is a truism that the greatest test of a leader – his or her enduring legacy – is what happens to the company, organization or mission after they are gone. Not one of us will live forever, so the wise leader strives to train and develop others so they can continue the

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work once they have left due to retirement, taking another position, or even death. The apostle Paul understood this well, exhorting his disciple/protégé Timothy, “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others” (2 Timothy 2:2).

Sharing the credit. In his classic book on management, Good to Great, Jim Collins writes of a leader that, “flat-out refused to take credit for his company’s success, attributing his good fortune to having great colleagues, successors, and predecessors.” Most workers will not hesitate to give their best when they know they will share in the credit for the work. “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips” (Proverbs 27:2).

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By Rick Boxx

Teachability: An Invaluable Virtue

By Robert Weinroth

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 long-term 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 mid-April, 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!

Tom, a CEO friend of mine, had a promising executive on his leadership team that was struggling at work.

It had become obvious this individual would need additional oversight until he could mature into fulfilling the potential everyone knew he possessed. One of the problems involved the junior executive’s reluctance to release any control.

He lacked of a quality Tom considered critical for personal and professional growth: Teachability.

Despite having the intelligence and raw talent for one day becoming a valued member of the team, this fellow’s resistance to instruction and correction would remain obstacles for advancement. Tom knew if the leader did not become more open to recommendations for change or improvement, most likely he would undermine any assistance and support sent his way.

Unwilling to give up on the young executive, Tom scheduled a faceto-face meeting with him to discuss the reality of the problem. He needed to prove that he was teachable, Tom explained, or it would be necessary to consider other options.

Fortunately, this leader humbled himself and accepted Tom’s offer of additional direction. This resulted in rapid growth for the leader and more profitability for the organization. It proved to be a win-win for him and the company, but if he had resisted change, everyone would have lost.

Repeatedly in the Scriptures we find emphasis on the importance of teachability. Here are some examples:

Teachability leads to prosperity.

There is an old saying that “not one of us is as smart as all of us.” We might believe we can succeed independently, without help, but doing so almost always leads to failure. Relying on the wisdom and insights of others, how-

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ever, usually leads to success. “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord” (Proverbs 16:20). “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22).

Teachability paves the way to wisdom. A young man seeking a mentor, when asked why he wanted to be mentored, responded, “I want to learn from your mistakes.” Showing discernment beyond his years, this individual had realized he did not need to make all of his own errors; he could also learn from the mistakes others had made. Wisdom is usually a product of experience, and experience is often gained through making mistakes and then making necessary corrections and changes. “Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise” (Proverbs 19:20).

Teachability pursues the best resources. The world is filled with knowledge. There are hundreds, even thousands of books on virtually any topic. There is an endless supply of information through the media – TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. The Internet can serve as a library at your fingertips, a cornucopia of content about practically everything. But we only have limited time, so which resources we use can affect not only our teachability but also what we learn.

Why not consult the Bible? Writing to his young disciple, the apostle Paul declared, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Teachability is a quality we should all look for in those we select for leading areas of our business.

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A1A Boca Inlet Bridge Closes For The Next 60 Days

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.

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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.

Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy prompting closing store sales at Boca location

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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stores have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic began.

“Today, we announced our search for a new owner who believes in our legacy and values,” the company statement reads according to the Sun Sentinel. “Part of our announcement also includes filing for Chapter 11 protection to overcome the unprecedented strain the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on our business.”

The store’s website states returns will not be accepted at the store and online returns will be discontinued on Aug. 14.

The Boca Raton location was the only Lord & Taylor store in the state of Florida, from 38 nationwide.

19 of these 38 stores began closing on Sunday, according to Forbes.

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PBSC Respiratory Care graduate ready to fight pandemic

Jahlissa Powell has always wanted to help people, and now she’ll get the chance. As a new respiratory therapist at Jupiter Medical Center, she will be among the frontline health care professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m actually really excited to enter the field right now, even though it is a pandemic,” said Powell, who graduated magna cum laude in May from Palm Beach State College’s Respiratory Care Associate in Science degree program.

“Now that I’m an RRT, I can help people get off of ventilators, get them better, get them back home to their families and back to a normal life.”

RRT, which stands for registered respiratory therapist, is nationally recognized as the key credential in the field. Only graduates of respiratory care programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care can take the RRT credentialing exams administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Graduates must pass two exams in order to become an RRT and be eligible for state licensure.

Powell not only passed the exams, she soared to the top of this or any class. On the multiple-choice exam, Powell scored higher than any other PBSC Respiratory Care graduate in the history of the 31-year-old program. On the clinical simulation exam, her score placed her a whopping 29 points above the nationwide average.

“We are very excited about our newest hire Jahlissa Powell,” said

Christopher C. Jones, BSRT, RRT, who is director of Respiratory Services at Jupiter Medical Center. “She was one of the top students in her class at PBSC, which many in our field consider to be a world-class respiratory program. Jahlissa completed her second-year practicals here at JMC, so we knew how much of a rock star we were hiring. Her enthusiasm for learning and true concern for the care of her patients will benefit all those who we serve at JMC.” Born in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Powell and her family moved to Louisiana when she was very young, but after Hurricane Katrina, they moved to Florida. At Inlet Grove Community High School in Riviera Beach, she studied licensed practical nursing, but the experience made her realize that she wanted to be a health care specialist, not a generalist. Her favorite subject had been respiratory care, so it was a perfect fit when she discovered the Respiratory Care program while pursuing her Associate in

Arts degree at PBSC.

After completing her A.A. degree in December 2017, she was accepted into the two-year Respiratory Care program, which includes lectures, labs and clinical rotations at local hospitals. In addition to the full-time program, Powell juggled two jobs: one as a PBSC math tutor and the other as a sales associate at Bed Bath and Beyond. “I literally had no days off,” she said.

“I’m extremely proud of how hard Jahlissa worked in order to reach her goals,” said Nancy Latimer, Ph.D., RRT, who is department chair for both the A.S. degree and the new Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Sciences that launches this fall. “Jahlissa displays all of the qualities of an excellent respiratory therapist: compassion, critical thinking and communication skills. She is an amazing young lady.”

Powell credits the confidencebuilding support of her professors Charmaine Gomez, Lisa Nowicki, Stephanie

Parlamento and Latimer.

“When I first started, I was shy and closed in,” Powell said. “At clinical sites, I would hold back and not give my suggestions because I felt I was just a student. Dr. Latimer made me feel that my opinion matters. She told me ‘speak up— you never know, it might help someone.’

So I did, and people liked that about me.

Dr. Latimer saw a lot in me, and I thank her so much for that. All my professors made me feel so comfortable with everything, and each taught in a unique way that really helped me. I loved the whole experience of the program, from my first day to my very last.”

While Powell plans to continue her education, right now she’s focused on her new career at Jupiter Medical Center.

“Since I’m a new graduate, I just want to learn as much as I possibly can—from neonatal to pediatrics to adult care—so I’m prepared for any type of patient. I want to be as competent a respiratory therapist as I can be,” Powell said.

She’s entering the field at a critical time for RRTs as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb.

“As cardiopulmonary specialists, we’re the ones who closely monitor the patients who are either on ventilators or getting oxygen or breathing treatments, and we communicate with the doctors on how the patients are doing,” Powell continued. “All I’ve been wanting to do my whole life is to help people. I feel like I graduated at the right moment.”

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Boca Raton FC Looking Forward to Exciting 2021 Season

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 August 14 - August 20, 2020

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.

FAU’s Women’s Basketball Adds Carter to Roster

Florida Atlantic University women’s basketball has announced the signing of Stetson University transfer Kimia Carter on Thursday. Carter, a guard hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, will be eligible to play starting at the 2021-22 season due to NCAA transfer rules.

Carter is coming off a successful rookie season at Stetson, where she was named to the ASUN All-Freshman Team. The guard played in each of the Hatters’ 30 games, while drawing the start in 18 of those matchups. Carter was the team’s second leading scorer, averaging 8.9 points per game and 9.7 points per game in conference play.

During the 2019-20 season, Carter was a four-time ASUN Freshman of the Week honoree and reached double

digits in scoring 13 games.

“Kimia was an all-rookie team selection last year, whose attacking scoring style fits us very well,” said head coach Jim Jabir. “Kimia is a very big get for Florida Atlantic. She is a great kid from a great family.”

At Brainerd High School, Carter averaged 31.2 points per game and shot 54.4 percent from the field as a senior. Carter’s incredible season earned her a spot as one of three finalists for the Tennessee Miss Basketball award. Carter scored over 2,000 career points and also played for Team Elite (Ga.) EYBL.

The women’s basketball team is currently going through voluntary workouts.

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