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FAU Diplomacy Program Claims Third National Title The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in Washington, D.C., finishing first overall out of 51 competing universities and receiving five delegation awards. The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, a unit of the FAU Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters , was established in 1996 and works to train students in world affairs, dispute resolution and debate. To date, the program has won 52 national and international awards for academic excellence and three national titles in the past four years. Continued on Page 8
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Sixth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball Benefit Needs of Boca Nonprofits The Sixth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball, the first black-tie charity event held at The Boca Raton this season drew 450 guests to celebrate City’s long, rich history and legacy while raising monies for the Club’s “Service Above Self ” Grant Program that serves the health and wellness needs of Boca Raton’s nonprofits. The evening presented by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca recognized Boca Raton’s mayors, city, business and community leaders who have exemplified Rotary International’s motto, “Service Above Self.” The highlight of the evening was the annual presentation of the George Long Awards to three visionaries who have elevated the community. After almost two years with the Covid-19 pandemic, the event once again drew Boca Raton’s “Who’s Who” of civic, business, tourism, community and philanthropic stakeholders and visionaries – past and present – spanning more than five decades of commitment and contributions. At the MasquerAid themed event elaborate masquerade masks were given to each guest as they entered the blue-and-gold clad ballroom as professional dancers Scott Lappin and Denise Lazo performed to “Masquerade” from Phantom of the Opera. Continued on Page 4
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• FAU High School student Anya Cane thought the scrub-jay would make a much better state bird for our unique state and decided to act, launching a petition effort to do just that. Her effort led to legislation that is scheduled to be debated in the state legislature. • The Sixth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball, the first black-tie charity event held at The Boca Raton this season drew 450 guests to celebrate City’s long, rich history and legacy while raising monies for the Club’s “Service Above Self ” Grant Program that serves the health and wellness needs of Boca Raton’s nonprofits. • Palm Bech County Commissioner Robert S Weinroth announced the Florida Sports Foundation, which is the official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida, has recognized one of Palm Beach County’s premier parks during the annual Florida Sports Summit. • The Boca Raton Symphonia, South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra, announced that James Judd will conduct the orchestra during its two December concerts on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, both at 3 p.m., at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. • The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in Washington, D.C., finishing first overall out of 51 competing universities and receiving five delegation awards. • To drive a classroom-to-career pipeline of highly trained individuals, Palm Beach State College was awarded a Bank of America grant of $100,000 annually for two years, totaling $200,000. The funds will increase completion and job placement rates of underserved students by providing career placement, guidance, academic support and sustainable opportunities as part of the Transforming Communities workforce initiative at the Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Cross-Cultural Equity Institute.
• Local families in need are thankful this holiday season, as Boca Helping Hands provided them with turkeys and all the ingredients needed to cook a holiday feast. The organization sourced a record number of turkeys and boxes filled with Thanksgiving dinner essentials for nearly 2,900 registered families, which were distributed last weekend and will continue to be distributed this week. • Adults and kids alike are invited to “Walk the Walk” to support local children’s charities with the Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County. The organization’s First Annual Walk the Walk at the Palm Beaches Marathon is happening on Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. at the Meyers Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach. • The City of Boynton Beach will kick off the 2021 Holiday Season with a Town Square Holiday Lighting Event on Friday, December 3 at Centennial Park & Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton. Festivities will begin at 5 pm and run through 8 pm; event highlights, in addition to the holiday lighting, will include live entertainment from local performers, food trucks, artisans, family activities and more. • Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, along with Micromobility Management, The Related Companies and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce the approval of Brightline’s new integrated bikeshare program, BrightBike. The program will be a fully dock-based system with pedal-powered BrightBikes placed in up to 17 locations with 170 BrightBikes throughout downtown West Palm Beach in its first phase of launch.
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COMMUNITY FAU High School Student Working to Change Florida’s State Bird FAU High School student Anya Cane thought the scrub-jay would make a much better state bird for our unique state and decided to act, launching a petition effort to do just that. Her effort led to legislation that is scheduled to be debated in the state legislature. The following are her responses to questions about her effort and motivations: What interested you in this issue? I learned about the Florida scrub-jay while taking an online ornithology research class at Cornell University. The fact that it had Florida in its name caught my attention. I did some research and learned that the scrub-jay is the only bird endemic to Florida – meaning it lives its entire life in our fantastic state. I assumed that the Florida scrub-jay must have been our state bird and was surprised to learn the state bird of Florida was the northern mockingbird. I also found out that five states already have the northern mockingbird as their state bird. There are so many different birds in North America, yet five out of 50 states shared the same one? Considering this, the scrub-jay
seemed like a great state bird, and I wanted to know if anyone tried to change the state bird to the scrub-jay in the past, and surprisingly some tried, yet it never got to that final stage. I decided I would try and make a change and with a lot of support, here we are. How did you feel when you found out your bill was filed? I was in shock. I never could have dreamed of something like this at 14 years old. What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned about the state legislative process? The amount of work that goes into one bill surprises me, but it shows how important it is for the state. For my bill to make it to the senate on its own and not get instantly turned away surprised me since I didn’t think it would ever get this far.
one of the photos you use is from NASA. Have they or another large organization researched the scrub-jay? N A S A published multiple papers on the Florida scrub-jay and has invested in its protection. For example, “The Florida Scr ub-Jay Compensation Plan” was created to protect the scrub-jay and its ecosystem. By putting in funds to rebuild habitats, and talk about the effects of climate change, NASA is helping to keep the Florida scrub-jay safe.
What is another native Florida animal that interests you and why? The Florida bonneted bat. I’ve always loved bats since they are the only mammal with wings, and this species is also endemic to Florida. Would you like to add anything else? As a 14-year-old high school student, never in a million years did I think I could get this far in making change. If you want to speak up and make a change, do it! You never know how far you may truly get.
On your petition website, I noticed
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Sixth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball Drew 450 Guests to Benefit the Health & Wellness Needs of Boca Nonprofits The Sixth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Jon Kaye whose firm Kaye CommunicaBall, the first black-tie charity event held at tions PR & Marketing produced the MayThe Boca Raton this season drew 450 guests ors Ball. To several rounds of applause filled the to celebrate City’s long, rich history and legacy while raising monies for the Club’s room as the George Long Prism Awards “Service Above Self ” Grant Program that were presented to those who have long serves the health and wellness needs of Bo- championed the tradition of bringing vica Raton’s nonprofits. The evening present- sionary ideas and transformation to Boca ed by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca rec- Raton. Recipients were (non-profit) Boca ognized Boca Raton’s mayors, city, business Raton Historical Society & Museum acceptand community leaders who have exem- ed by executive director Mary Csar, (forplified Rotary International’s motto, “Ser- profit) Office Depot accepted by Alex Price Nationvice Above al Director, Self.” The Communihighlight of ty Investthe evening ment and was the an(Individunu a l p r e al) Arlene sentation of Herson. A the George new Health L o n g & Wellness Awards to Visionary three visionAward was aries who established have elevatby RCDBR ed the comand presentmunity. ed during After the program almost two by Ing rid years with Fulmer to the Covhonor and id-19 pandemic, the event once again drew Boca in memory of Dr. Ira Gelb; on behalf of Raton’s “Who’s Who” of civic, business, June Gelb, it was accepted by Florida Attourism, community and philanthrop- lantic University President Dr. John Kelly. Leading sponsors this year included ic stakeholders and visionaries – past and present – spanning more than five decades Wechsler Foundation, ADT, Sun Capiof commitment and contributions. At the tal Partners, Marta & James Batmasian MasquerAid themed event elaborate mas- Family Foundation, Penn-Florida Comquerade masks were given to each guest as panies, Excell Auto Group/Karma Palm they entered the blue-and-gold clad ball- Beach, GEO Group, E. M. Lynn Foundation, Boca Raton room as profesAirport Authority, sional dancers Scott Boca Raton ReLappin and Denise gional Hospital, Lazo perfor med The 2021 George E. Modernizing Medto “Masquerade” icine, Sklar Furfrom Phantom of Long Awards were n i s h i n g s, Tr a n the Opera. Guests presented by club sworld Business danced to the live Advisors, FPL, Komusic of Soul Surmembers and Conis Family Dental, vivors, and Boca’s Cristino Fine Jewlown Billboard reChairs Ingrid Fulmer ery, Schmidt Famicording artist Kendand Jonathan Whitney ly Foundation Scott ra Erika performed Grody Travel and the National Anand Jon Kaye. Kaye Communicathum and two songs tions, and The Law from Phantom of Offices of Pam the Opera prior to Higer Polani. a live auction led The Rotary Club Downtown Boca by auctioneer Joe Girvan of Alpert Enterprises.There was much phototaking at Valet Raton, (the largest Rotary club in District Sponsor Excell Auto/Karma Palm Beach’s 6930) is dedicated to impacting the Boca ballroom display of McLaren, Karma and Raton Community through the efforts of “Service Above Self.” Its main mission is Porsche automobiles. The 2021 George E. Long Awards – to support the Health and Wellness needs named for the City’s first appointed mayor of its community and related initiatives of in 1924 – designed by Tiffany & Co. and Rotary International. For more information sponsored by Florida Power & Light were about the Club, including how to become presented by club members and Co-Chairs a member, visit www.rotarydowntownboIngrid Fulmer and Jonathan Whitney and caraton.org November 26 - December 2, 2021
Okeeheelee Park Recognized as Venue of the Year by Florida Sports Foundation By: Robert Weinroth Palm Bech County Commissioner Robert S Weinroth announced the Florida Sports Foundation, which is the official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida, has recognized one of Palm Beach County’s premier parks during the annual Florida Sports Summit. The Florida Sports Foundation presented its annual awards to recognize Florida communities and sports commissions for their efforts to cultivate sports tourism in Florida. The awards were presented at the annual Florida Sports Summit, which was held November 8-10. Okeeheelee Park, which is a Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation venue, has been named the 2021 “Large Market Venue of the Year” by the Florida Sports Foundation. This award is presented annually to Florida’s small, mid, and large market venues that excel in fostering sports development while creating tourism impacts within the state. Okeeheelee Park is one of the largest parks in south Florida, which covers over 1700 acres. Okeeheelee Park is a catch-all for traditional and action sports. One of the most versatile venues in Palm Beach County, Okeeheelee Park includes eight tennis courts, six pickleball courts, five lighted youth baseball diamonds, four lighted softball diamonds, and four lighted multi-purpose fields that are ideal for soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, and more. Okeeheelee Park not only contains a 27-hole public championship golf course; it is also one of the few venues in the region with an 18-hole course for disc golf. Five expansive water-skiing lakes allow for professional water-skiing competitions. One of the nation’s premier cable wakeboarding facilities, Shark Wave Park, also resides within Okeeheelee Park. The site also features a premier equestrian venue in the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center and the topranked BMX track in Florida, Okeeheelee BMX. Okeeheelee Park was a launching pad for sports tourism recovery in The Palm Beaches. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County Parks
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and Recreation partnered to host a diverse collection of sports events at Okeeheelee Park over the past year. The first youth sports tournament to take place in Palm Beach County, during a post-Covid-19 era, happened at Okeeheelee Park through baseball. During the year, a variety of youth baseball events, girls fastpitch softball tournaments, soccer showcases, and tennis contests filled the venue while providing an economic and tourism benefit to The Palm Beaches. Okeeheelee Park was also home to a national BMX event in addition to professional and amateur water ski events. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center hosted national equestrian showjumping events and provided a stage for the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches, which introduces Palm Beach County’s youth to a variety of sports. “The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation have an incredible partnership, which sparked a sports tourism recovery in The Palm Beaches,” said George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “Okeeheelee Park is one of Florida’s most comprehensive and resourceful venues with a sprawling footprint that is a setting for a multitude of sports. Together, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation utilized Okeeheelee Park to deliver sports tourism products over the past year. We are extremely grateful to the Florida Sports Foundation for recognizing Okeeheelee Park as Florida’s Large Market Venue of the Year.” “I am very honored that Okeeheelee Park was selected as Sports Venue of the Year by the Florida Sports Foundation,” said Eric Call, Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. “The park was master-planned in the ’70s-’80s as Palm Beach County’s central park and designed to offer recreation and sports opportunities for both amateur and professional athletes. We’re very proud of the relationship we have established with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and look forward to collaborating on many more events at Okeeheelee Park in the future.”
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6 - Edition 540 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL
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EDITORIAL By: C. Ron Allen
Counting their Blessings this Thanksgiving She lost her mother, sister, and brother when their house collapsed from the massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. Jude Saincyr and her cousin, the only survivors in their home, were stuck under a bed, which shielded them from the rubble. “The bricks fell on the bed and one side of the bed broke,” Saincyr, a graduating senior at Atlantic High School, recalled this week. “We were under the other side until they found us about four hours later.” As we enter the season of giving, Saincyr has so much for which to be grateful: a new lease on life and the opportunity to get a college education, thanks to a local nonprofit organization. After the disaster, her father sent her to Tallahassee, but the teenager did not attend school for a year. It was not until she came to live with her grandparents in Delray Beach and enrolled in high school that a teacher introduced her to Bound for College, an organization that helps atrisk students in south Palm Beach County enter and complete college. That opportunity was priceless, she said, adding that the organization, formerly known as Delray Students First, prepared her through practice to get better scores on the SAT and ACT tests.
“They made me a better test taker through lots of practice every week,” said Saincyr, who plans to pursue her nursing degree at Florida Atlantic University in the Fall. “We don’t get our motivations unless there is someone there to motivate you. We don’t know what we want unless someone tells us about it.” Like Saincyr, a handful of students who were enrolled in Bound for College, shared their stories to a roomful of people at Delray Marketplace. They are grateful for the life skills, career planning, mental health counseling, college tours and educational field trips that the program provides. “Our motivation doesn’t come from home but from teachers. Teachers were a big impact in my life. They motivated me to do so much,” said Hadelle Estimphile, an Atlantic High alum and now a sophomore at FAU. College was not in her reach for various reasons, she said, until she was introduced to Bound for College. “I didn’t know how I was going to pay for college, but they helped me with my essays and helped me improve my SAT and ACT scores, so I could get 75 percent Bright Future Scholarship. Now, I don’t have to worry about money.” Through the affiliation, the students
were awarded the prestigious Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholarship, a four-year award to a state university or college for academically deserving students in Boca Raton and Delray Beach who have financial needs and are community service driven. Despite last year’s challenges, many of us are still thankful, and although we have the chance for a more normal Thanksgiving this year, many, such as Anna Marie Valdez, will still connect virtually. The mother of three, who lost a sister, a neighbor and a brother-in-law to COVID-19, has not mustered the courage to venture out. “I am still not comfortable getting around crowds and I can’t say if and when I will be,” she said. Upon returning to school, Aiden hit the jackpot when his elementary school teacher handpicked him to be in Star Makers, a STEM-centered afterschool program on campus. “We have a lot of fun,” said Aiden, who is thankful for being back in school after being cooped up in his home. “We learn about airplanes, and we learn how to take pictures and how to wash clothes and cook.” Samuel is grateful for loving parents.
“I’m most thankful for my family and that they love me, and they take care of me every time I need care, or when I need help with homework,” the fourth grader at Orchard View Elementary said. “Some other kids might get money, but I get love. Some kids may get gifts, but I get hugs.” Like many of you, I am grateful for so many things: the essential workers doctors, nurses and other medical workers who have braved the virus to attend to patients in nursing homes, hospitals and clinics, and saved many lives - law enforcement and fi re personnel, postal employees, delivery workers and those who work at supermarkets, pet stores and pharmacies, farms and processing plants, factories and distribution centers. Let’s not forget the teachers, custodians, and sanitation workers. Finally, I’m thankful for this opportunity to opine on the important issues of the day – exhorting, explaining, deploring and applauding. I am also grateful for you, our readers who have continued to support this newspaper, since our inception. Happy Thanksgiving. C. Ron Allen can be reached at crallen@Delraybeachtribune.com or 561665-0151.
POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Restoring Kindness in Society I just came across this expressive statement: “Kindness is just love with its work boots on.” It quickly reminded me that kindness is increasingly seldom noticed among fellow humans. At the same time, love needs redefinition, for the ideas people have of it today fail to resemble its noblest and most mature reality! Ultimately, it’s not the boots, shoes, or plain bear feet that will make any difference. True love can work well withNovember 26 - December 2, 2021
out external tools; it usually impacts its objects indelibly, wherever such beneficiaries may reside! Nevertheless, it’s very true that kindness is usually an expression of love, whether such love is only momentarily expressed, or it will be extended into greater dimensions for the sake of the objects of the kindness. People need a greater sensitivity to the way world events, regional or national tragedies, personal grief, and other
impacting occurrences affect fellow humans everywhere. Instead of thinking only of themselves, individuals should reflect on the positive reactions a friendly word, a kind comment, a polite demonstration can achieve among worrying and hurrying fellow citizens. The objects of human kindness need not be only people we know. Of course, they need to remain on the list of its candidates. It’s often people we don’t know and may never see again, that
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could also benefit from our kind words and actions. If you decide to become indiscriminately kind to others, this quality will flow spontaneously from your being toward others who will benefit from your words and actions. You may not receive immediate responses but the effect shall always be positive! As Dr. James R. Kok expresses in one of his books on this subject, “people are thankful for acts of kindness, no matter how little.”
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South Florida Science Center Launches Capital Expansion with $20 Million Lead Gift and New Name County Commissioner Robert Weinroth attended the celebration where the leadership for the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium announced impressive expansion plans today along with a name change, thanks to a record donation from Palm Beach residents Howard and Wendy Cox. Their $20 million lead gift launches a capital campaign to take the new Cox Science Center and Aquarium into the future with plans for an additional 130,000 total square feet of space for programming including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) awareness and education. The Coxs’ gift is the largest single gift in the Center’s 60-year history and serves as the keystone for a $45 million expansion campaign. “The Science Center has long served as an iconic educational and cultural resource for visitors of all ages and backgrounds in our community,” said Howard Cox. “Wendy and I are committed to helping provide it with the resources it needs to fulfill its mission. Home to the nation’s 10th-largest public school system, Palm Beach County is more than worthy of a top-10 environment outside of the classroom to foster STEM education and knowledge for children from all socioeconomic backgrounds. We hope our gift will inspire contributions to the capital campaign by others in the community and increase awareness of the new Cox Science Center’s offerings and value to the greater South Florida region.” Surrounded by colorful renderings of the Center’s exciting expansion plans, Cox Science Center President and CEO Kate Arrizza, along with Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner, City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James and Board Chair Lew Crampton, delivered the news to a cheering crowd of supporters, dignitaries and media. The group assembled outdoors at the Center’s Cox Amphitheater for a front-row seat to the history-making news as they ceremoniously unveiled the new Cox Science Center logo. “This transformative gift will allow us to offer Palm Beach County residents and visitors the Science Center they deserve,” said Arrizza. “This investment in facilities and exhibits will take our Center to new heights in
terms of our visitor engagement and financial performance. The new Cox Science Center offers far greater capacity to provide cutting-edge STEM education programs both on-site and virtually through a range of digital platforms. In short, it allows us to empower the next generation of STEM leaders and truly fulfill our mission to ‘open every mind to science’.” Expansion plans include renovated spaces, a new three-story science pavilion visible from I-95, new outdoor exhibition spaces and one of Florida’s largest indoor aquariums. The new Cox Science Center is on track to serve more than 600,000 visitors and program participants annually, including thousands more through virtual programming, inspiring and educating them and advancing the local economy. As design and fundraising plans continue, construction on the expansion is anticipated to begin in early 2023 and the Center expects to remain open for education and enjoyment during construction phases. A grand opening to the public is targeted for 2025. Leading the campaign efforts on behalf of the Science Center is chairman of the board and Palm Beach resident, Lew Crampton. “In 2017 our board and staff developed a strategic plan to position us to go from ‘good to great’ by 2025,” said Crampton. “We envisioned a multi-phase approach to improving and expanding facilities and enhancing the visitor experience. The first two phases of that strategy were completed in 2019 and 2020 with the opening of ‘Journey Through the Human Brain’ and the Cox Amphitheater. The final phase was envisioned as a major expansion of the Center’s facilities, and we are so grateful to Wendy and Howard for their support in helping us officially launch that final expansion phase today.” Other important partners in the expansion include broad Science Center board support, Harvard Jolly Architecture, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Roto, H2R Market Research, George Philanthropy Group, EMS Consulting, Hall Aquatic Design and Science Center staff.
The Challenge of Discerning God’s Will Have you ever played the team-building exercise where someone stands behind you and challenges you to free-fall into their arms? Your willingness to trust them usually depends partly upon their strength and partly on your perception of their desire to catch you. No matter how strong they are, however, they cannot catch you if you are not willing to trust them. Interestingly, a similar process is involved in seeking to discern God’s will for our lives and work. Many people say they want to know what God’s will is for their careers, or for their companies, but are not comfortable in taking the first step of trusting God for the result. Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches important principles for people seeking to know God’s will for whatever circumstances they are confronting: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” So the first step is if you desire to know God’s will for your work or some other area of your life, have confidence that God is strong enough to catch you, and He desires your best. You can trust to let go and fall back into His arms. The second step, as Proverbs 3:5 tells us, is “to lean not on your own understanding.” Admittedly this can be difficult. We want to know, to understand, what is going to happen, and how, and why. Not being able to rely on our understanding can be a frightening proposition. But that is what we are instructed to do. If you have ever taken part in a brainstorming session, you discovered each person brings their own experiences and ideas to the table. Imagine how many ideas the Creator God can add to your career plans. In Isaiah 55:8
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God declares,“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.” If we truly want to know His will, we must stop trying to “figure out” what He is doing. Romans 12:2 instructs us, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” To know God’s will for your career or a critical business decision, renew your mind and lean on His understanding – and not your own – through prayer and by studying God’s Word. The final step in this process is something else that is difficult for many of us: “submitting everything to God.” For years I proceeded steadily toward my goal of running my own bank, and then someone offered to fund my dream job. By that time, however, through prayer, God had made it clear His plan for me was different. His desire was for me to launch a marketplace ministry. Admittedly this was a daunting, even scary, prospect for me, to leave what I was comfortable with and enter an entirely new, different realm of endeavor. Despite not knowing what the future held, I submitted to God’s will. I have had no regrets. In reading the Old Testament book of Job, we find his friends consoling him and then offering counsel. Although Job’s friends gave him bad advice for the most part, one of them wisely told him, “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you” (Job 22:21). As difficult as it may seem, it is also very simple: If you are trying to discern God’s will, all you have to do is trust God, gain His understanding, and then courageously submit to His plan.
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James Judd to conduct Boca FAU Diplomacy Program Claims Raton Symphonia’s two December Third National Title concerts By: Dale King The Boca Raton Symphonia, South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra, announced that James Judd will conduct the orchestra during its two December concerts on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, both at 3 p.m., at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Alexander Platt, who was scheduled to conduct the programs during the Symphonia’s opening weekend, is unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, orchestra officials said. Judd was music director of the Florida Philharmonic. He has also served as assistant conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and associate music director of the European Union Youth Orchestra. He has appeared with the Florida Grand Opera and founded the Miami Music Project.
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Grammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux will be the guest artist for the first two concerts of the season. Vieaux was described by NPR as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.” Among his extensive discography is the 2015 album, Play, which won a Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. The December concert programs include The Quiet One from the Lyric Suite (arranged by Alexander Platt); Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez and Symphony in C by Bizet. Individual tickets start at $50 per person. Information on subscriptions, single concert tickets and programs is available at thesymphonia.org, by calling 561-376-3848, or by emailing tickets@thesymphonia.org. The Symphonia’s performances and educational outreach programs feature nationally and internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in Washington, D.C., finishing first overall out of 51 competing universities and receiving five delegation awards. The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, a unit of the FAU Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters , was established in 1996 and works to train students in world affairs, dispute resolution and debate. To date, the program has won 52 national and international awards for academic excellence and three national titles in the past four years.
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“This exceptional group of students worked diligently to prepare and train for this national competition,” said Jeffrey Morton, Ph.D., director of the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program and FAU professor of political science. “This year is yet another incredible accomplishment for the program and a testament to the excellence of the students.” In 2017, the program was named in honor of the diplomatic legacy of Leon Charney , a key player in the 1978 Camp David Accords . The program will compete next in a national competition in New York City in April 2022.
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5 Ways Technology Can Motivate You to Stay Active in Fall (StatePoint) With the days growing shorter and the weather getting cooler, it’s easy to fall into a rut during the fall season. Here’s how the latest technology can support your efforts to keep your mind and body active in the months ahead. • Create a daily routine: Wearable tech can help motivate you to create a daily routine and get out the door every day, even if it’s just for a short walk around the neighborhood. For example, when G-Shock watches are connected via Bluetooth to companion apps, you can monitor and track such data as step count logs, calories burned and exercise intensity levels. These durable watches also feature daily, weekly and monthly activity achievement graphs, which can help you monitor your progress over time and push yourself a bit further. • Get better sleep: Better sleep means more energy during the day to fuel your active lifestyle. A range of apps can help you get to sleep faster, however Slumber is one that
features an enormous sleep library of meditations, soothing stories, music and soundscapes, all of which are designed to quiet the mind and guide you to sleep. • Go on an adventure: The right outdoor watch can be your companion on adventures big and small. Packed with technological features to help navigate any adventure, Casio’s PRO TREK PRTB70-5 is great for hiking,
climbing, trekking and even fishing. Quad sensor technology detects compass bearing, barometric pressure, altitude and temperature readings, plus an accelerometer can log daily steps counts. By connecting via Bluetooth to the PRO TREK Connected app, you can obtain useful information such as route log and calories burned. Your watch can even help you catch your dinner. Its Fish-In-Time fea-
Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List (StatePoint) One of the best ways to ensure you give thoughtful, meaningful holiday gifts is by consulting gift guides that offer unique ideas for everyone on your list. Whether you’re shopping for a fashionista or an athlete, get inspired to make the holiday season brighter for your loved ones with the following ideas: • For book worms: Give the book worms in your life a gift that keeps on giving with a three-month, six-month or 12-month subscription to Book of the Month. Membership can be tailored, as users can pick from five popular selections every month, select one or more books at a time, or even defer their choice until the following month. • For music makers: Regardless of their skill level, musicians deserve a powerful, portable and versatile keyboard. Designed for music lovers who enjoy playing anytime, anywhere, the Casiotone CT-S1 has a sleek design 9-pound design, features strap pins and can be powered with six AA batteries, making it a great choice for those in bands and other performers. Aside from its portability, its stereo grand piano sound, 61 full-size keys with touch response, plus 60 other AiX-powered studio-quality tones, means this instrument looks as good as it sounds. Wired or wirelessly, users can also link the keyboard to Casio’s dedicated Chordana Play, an app that enables tempo and key changes in addition to displaying music scores and a piano roll. These Plus
features are great tools for those learning to play, those expanding their skills and experts alike. • For pet parents: Whether your loved one’s pet is cuddly or not, they can snuggle up to their animal friend with a personalized pet pillow from Get Photo Blanket. Simply upload an image of the pet, and the site will create a custom throw pillow -the perfect décor for adoring pet parents! • For fashionistas: Great accessories can complete any outfit. For those who appreciate a stylish, clean design without compromising functionality, consider the stainless steel EDIFICE EFSS570DC-1A from Casio, which features a slim case and modern gray octagonal bezel with soft yellow accents. With solar power capabilities, water resistance up to 100 meters and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, as well as features that include a date display, stopwatch and three dials to display seconds, stopwatch minutes and stopwatch seconds, this will become your gift recipient’s go-to timepiece no matter the occasion. • For athletes: From CrossFitters to marathoners to triathletes, all those who work out hard know that protein is essential for repairing muscles. Simplify your favorite athletes’ postworkout refueling sessions and boost their recovery with a High Protein Fitness Box from gift snack box e-tailer, Bunny James. With a little inspiration you, can spoil loved ones with unique gift ideas that show you care this holiday season.
ture displays catch probability throughout the day, while the fishing timer’s alarm automatically counts down to the next ideal catch period. • Improve mobility: Sore muscles can sideline you from staying active, however, with new tech, you can give yourself a high-quality massage that helps you regain mobility and get back to it faster. The Bluetooth enabled Hypervolt massager, for example, syncs with an app to guide you through custom recovery programs. • Track nature: New apps are inspiring people of all ages to become amateur naturalists. A joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society, iNaturalist helps you identify plants and animals around you, record and share your observations, and connect with others doing the same. The data collected helps scientists working to protect the environment. By leveraging new technology, you can help keep your body and mind active engaged in the months ahead for a happy and healthy fall season.
Palm Beach Dramaworks 2021-2022 Season
Season Sponsor: Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern
WORLD PREMIERE
Executive Producer:
Toni Sosnoff
by Michael McKeever A play that probes the complex challenges faced by the Righteous Gentiles who hid and protected Anne Frank and seven others during the horrors of the Holocaust.
DEC 3 - DEC 19
A lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination, and resiliency.
by John Cariani
by Bruce Graham
Nine vignettes connected by time and place, the beauty of the aurora borealis, a touch of magic, and a spirit of hope.
Can two strong women with very different coping strategies on the journey from grief to release meet each other somewhere in the middle – out in the middle of nowhere?
JAN 14 - JAN 30
FEB 18 - MAR 6
Based on the life of Emily Dickinson, this onewoman show paints a vivid portrait of the beloved, enigmatic poet.
Executive Producer:
Priscilla Heublein
by Lynn Nottage
by William Luce
APR 1 - APR 17
MAY 20 - JUNE 5
Season subscriptions on sale now. • Single tickets on sale November 1 Call (561) 514-4042 ext 2 or palmbeachdramaworks.org 201 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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PBSC receives $200,000 grant from Bank of America To drive a classroom-to-career pipeline of highly trained individuals, Palm Beach State College was awarded a Bank of America grant of $100,000 annually for two years, totaling $200,000. The funds will increase completion and job placement rates of underserved students by providing career placement, guidance, academic support and sustainable opportunities as part of the Transforming Communities workforce initiative at the Dr. Barbara CareyShuler Cross-Cultural Equity Institute. “As we remain focused on improving equity and inclusion for all students, Bank of America’s generous donation will accelerate our mission to improve student retention and close the graduation gap for minority students,” said PBSC President Ava L. Parker. “We know the extra support will continue to propel students ahead while answering the booming market’s demand for skilled employees. Ultimately, it will benefit the entire community and quickly put students at the forefront of today’s vital industries.” An enormous opportunity awaits PBSC graduates as employers continue to struggle to hire great talent. In August 2021, there were more job openings than unemployed people in Palm Beach County and across Florida. Yet, low levels of educational attainment in Palm Beach County remain. The short length of PBSC’s Rapid Credentialing Programs will help students navigate in-demand careers and gain industry-recog-
the skills necessary to enter the workforce, no matter their path. With the 2021-2022 school year fully underway, PBSC continues to look for creative and flexible ways to service its student population. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the college has never wavered or closed. It is now offering
nized credentials in one year or less. Students in secondary schools will also gain access to a path that leads to college affordability, completion and credentials to enter the workforce as highly skilled, competent workers. The grant will support developing a long-term scholarship endowment for underserved students, program development and job placement services. “As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing economic mobility in the communities we serve, Bank of America’s support to PBSC will provide transformational educational opportunities for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders,” said Fabiola
Brumley, president, Bank of America Palm Beach County. “Together, we can address the long-standing inequities in our community by preparing diverse and talented students to be career-ready to meet the hiring demands shared by our local businesses.” This most recent grant is part of Bank of America’s long-time partnership with PBSC. The bank has provided numerous grants and sponsorships and works closely with the school in helping to identify educational areas of need and opportunities. PBSC is committed to having all segments of its student population complete their education at equal rates and having
“As we remain focused on improving equity and inclusion for all students, Bank of America’s generous donation will accelerate our mission to improve student retention and close the graduation gap for minority students,” four different ways to take classes: face-toface, live online, online and hybrid. PBSC’s top priority is the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff on its five campuses and it will continue following the latest protocols and guidelines.
Boca Helping Hands Helps Feed More Families Than Ever Before for Thanksgiving Local families in need are thankful this holiday season, as Boca Helping Hands provided them with turkeys and all the ingredients needed to cook a holiday feast. The organization sourced a record number of turkeys and boxes filled with Thanksgiving dinner essentials for nearly 2,900 registered families, which were distributed last weekend and will continue to be distributed this week. The families picked up their meals at five separate Thanksgiving Box Brigade events in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lan-
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tana/Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. “We are privileged to be able to help so many families with assistance from organizations and people throughout the community,” Greg Hazle, Executive Director, Boca Helping Hands said. Thanksgiving Box Brigade supporters include ADT, Robert and Anita Kriensky, Phoenix Tower International, AvalonBay Communities, Boca Raton Airport Authority and the Town of Palm Beach United Way.
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Children’s Foundation of Palm Boynton Beach to Kick off 2021 Beach County’s First Annual Walk Holiday Season with Town Square the Walk Holiday Lighting Event Adults and kids alike are invited to “Walk the Walk” to support local children’s charities with the Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County. The organization’s F i r s t A n nu a l Walk the Walk at the Palm Beaches Marathon is happening on Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. at the Meyers Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach. T h e wa l k will take place on Flagler Drive, along the waterfront. Funds raised will go to support specific programs at more than 30 local children’s non-profit organizations. The funfest will include food stations with popcorn, pretzels and funnel cakes along with children’s activities including balloon animals, face painting, action videos and more. Parking opens at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Interested parties
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can register at https://childrensfoundationpbc.org/2021-walk-the-walk/. Ticket prices are $50 for adults and $25 for kids under age 12. VIP tickets, which include a special hospitality tent, as well as valet parking, are $100. All participants will receive a medal and gifts. “Not only will this event fund programs for at risk children in our area, it’s a wonderful morning of family fun and activities,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director of the Children’s Foundation of Palm Beach County. Event co-chairs are Yvonne Ackerman, Sharyn Frankel, Michelle Gluckow, Linda Schaps, and Barbara Stoller Wittenstein. Visit childrensfoundationpbc.org or call 561-488-6980 to become a sponsor or register to walk.
The City of Boynton Beach will kick off the 2021 Holiday Season with a Town Square Holiday Lighting Event on Friday, December 3 at Centennial Park & Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton. Festivities will begin at 5 pm and run through 8 pm; event highlights, in addition to the holiday lighting, will include live entertainment from local performers, food trucks, artisans, family activities and more. At 6 pm, City officials, including the Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Commissioners, and City Manager will “Flip the Switch” that will turn on a display of more than 45,000 warm white LED mini lights and light poles in Town Square. The lights will grace the trees and branches of three historic downtown trees, including two Banyan trees on E. Ocean Ave. just east of City Hall (25,000 lights) and the Kapok Tree on E. Ocean and Seacrest Blvd. just west of the Arts & Cultural Center (20,000 lights). In addition, 7,200 cool white LED mini lights will adorn a 3,000 pound, 30’ custom Holiday Tree. Gracing each side of the Holiday Tree will be a Menorah and a Kinara display. The community is invited to “Snap & Share” photos of themselves enjoying the light display throughout the holiday season; those who post their photos online and tag the City’s social media handles could win
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a $25 gift card to a Downtown Boynton business or restaurant. This free, family-friendly event will include a visit from Santa. In celebration of what will be the sixth night of Hanukkah, the menorah will be lit, and Hanukkah activity books, generously donated by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, will be distributed to the first 75 children. Performers, including the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Holiday Ensemble, SouthTech Academy Music & Sound Production students and MAP Dance Theatre dancers, will entertain attendees while spreading holiday cheer. An ASL interpreter will be in attendance. Free parking is available on the corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Seacrest Blvd. (entrance is located off Boynton Beach Blvd.) Accessible parking will be available. Ride share is encouraged. ADA Accommodations are available. For ADA accommodations, call 561-7426241 or ada@bbfl.us. The City has curated a list of additional upcoming holiday events happening throughout the City, including the 50th Holiday Parade, Breakfast with Santa, a Friday Flicks movie night featuring The Grinch, and much more. Visit HolidaysInBoynton.com to view the list, or call 561-742-6010 for more information.
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Boca Raton Soldier Remembered BrightBike, a New Bikeshare at South Florida Event, Funds Program, is Approved by the City Raised for Life-Saving Veteran of West Palm Beach Suicide Prevention Program
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, along with Micromobility Management, The Related Companies and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce the approval of Brightline’s new integrated bikeshare program, BrightBike. The program will be a fully dock-based system with pedal-powered BrightBikes placed in up to 17 locations with 170 BrightBikes throughout downtown West Palm Beach in its first phase of launch. “Brightline is excited to add BrightBikes to our fleet of ecofriendly mobility options, making it easier than ever to access our station or the many destinations around West Palm,” said Jonathan Hopkins, vice president of mobility at Brightline. “ To g e t h e r with our great partners we are expanding access to transportation and encouraging people to live a car-free lifestyle.” BrightBike was unanimously approved at the November 15 City of West Palm Beach commission meeting. Upon its launch in the coming months, BrightBike will be part of Brightline+, Brightline’s new doorto-door service powered by its app and supported by a fleet of Brightline branded vehicles. The new bikeshare program will be included in the multimodal trip planning and booking experience that includes train service, local transit, and ridesharing. “We are excited to partner with Brightline, The Related Companies, and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority to bring BrightBike to the City of West Palm Beach,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “BrightBike will expand the transit options offered by the city, improve mobility, and connect users with other transportation methods. BrightBike will greatly benefit residents and visitors, while adding to the livability, safety, and sustainability of our city.” BrightBike will be sponsored by Brightline, The Related Companies, and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, with Brightline as the title sponsor. Residents can sign up for monthly unlimited-rides membership for $15, and visitors can rent a BrightBike by the hour or day. November 26 - December 2, 2021
Thanks to a membership reciprocity program, BrightBike members will enjoy seamless access to Citibike in the Miami area, and Citibike members will have access to BrightBike in West Palm Beach. Bikes will feature a rugged aluminum frame that is corrosion resistant with front and rear LED lights and front basket; helmets are strongly encouraged. Over the course of the program, electric bicycles will be added, and there will be opportunities for additional station locations. Micromobility Management, started by two of the founders and operators of Citibike in Miami and Miami Beach, will operate and maintain the bikeshare system. “We are thrilled to bring the BrightBike share program to West Palm Beach thanks to the generous support of Brightline, The Related C o m p a n i e s, and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development A u t h o r i t y,” s a i d C o l by Reese, operator of BrightBike & president of Micromobility Management LLC. “Improved mobility is a win-win for the City and all of its residents and visitors.” “For the Downtown West Palm Beach District, BrightBike is the perfect complement to what is a growing suite of mobility options,” said Raphael Clemente, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority. “Bikeshare in a compact, walkable, human-scale place like our city provides not just mobility, but a fun recreational opportunity for residents and visitors as well – it’s the perfect addition.” Brightline unveiled its Brightline+ door-to-door service in October with first and last mile bookings launching in December of this year. The service will enable customers to book seamless transportation across multiple modes of private and public transportation for the first and last miles of their journeys — which will make Brightline the most integrated multimodal planning and ticketing app in North America. As the most significant enhancement made to Brightline since its inception, the service enables passengers to leverage an upgraded Brightline mobile app to plan, book and pay for their entire journey across a variety of eco-friendly transport modes, leading to a lower environmental impact.
“They are our angels on earth. They stand up for the values that matter. They sacrificed. They served. They were on the frontlines fighting for us. It’s a debt we could never repay.” On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA), in partnership with Heroes to Heroes Foundation and Boca Raton Synagogue, hosted a special evening for more than 100 community members in South Florida commemorating Veterans Day. The event honored the memory of Boca veteran, Andrew F. Snow, and highlighted a life-saving program that is proving to stop suicide among veterans. “It’s a silent pain, a silent disease,” said Judy Isaacson Elias, Founder and President of Heroes to Heroes Foundation. “How do we get to them before it’s too late? That’s the challenge.” Upon realizing that many traditional mental health and medical programs for veterans don’t offer support for, or focus on, spiritual healing after military service, Boynton Beach-based Heroes to Heroes Foundation, philanthropically supported by JNF-USA’s Boruchin Center — which aspires to build bridges and meaningful connections between Americans and the people of Israel — was established to help fill this void; offering American combat veterans who have attempted suicide or are on a path to selfdestruction due to moral injury the chance to restore their faith and heal not just their minds, but their souls. “I raised a warrior. That’s one of my proudest things. He was a patriot. He was a purple heart recipient. But when he came home from the war, he was troubled; his faith was shaken,” said Art Snow, father of Boca Raton veteran, Andrew F. Snow, who was saved from suicide by Heroes to Heroes but died in 2020 due to a health condition that began during his service in Iraq. The journey to healing with Heroes to Heroes takes place over the course of a year and begins with a 10-day trip to Israel where participants connect with the earth and plant trees in remembrance of fellow servicemen and women who perished during their service or from suicide, and spend time with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers — bonding by uniting with veterans in a “veteran country” half way around the world. The veterans also visit sites including the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the JNF-USA and KKLJNF 9/11 Living Memorial in Jerusalem – the only memorial outside of the U.S. that lists the names of all who died that day – among other spiritual and historical locations. While in Israel, veterans often become reconnected to their faith and experience forgiveness, peacefulness, and emotional relief. “There is one country, one land in the world that exudes spirituality and is a place of healing
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and transformation. Whatever your religion, Israel is a special place,” said Rabbi Efrem Goldberg of Boca Raton Synagogue. Over 300 veterans have participated in the Heroes to Heroes program and outcomes are remarkable. Approximately 600 vetted individuals are on a waiting list to participate in the program, while another 150 applied and are awaiting evaluation to join, following the recent conflict in Afghanistan. “The Heroes to Heroes formula saves lives, improves lives, and it heals,” added Snow. During his time with Heroes to Heroes, Andrew Snow participated in several programs with JNF-USA, including a “tour” of college campuses where he spoke to university students about his experience serving in the military, what happened when he came home, and how Israel changed his life. Since its founding in 1901, JNF-USA has planted over 260 million trees in Israel, and it was through JNF-USA that Andrew was able to plant a tree in Israel in honor of military friends he lost, as well as for his girlfriend who sadly passed away shortly before Andrew departed on his journey to healing. Knowing how meaningful this connection was to Andrew, during the event, Art Snow and his wife Marianne were presented with a beautiful plaque that read: “A donation has been made for 1,000 trees to be planted and cared for throughout the land of Israel, and an inscription will be made in the honor book of groves in Jerusalem in loving memory of Andrew F. Snow. Planted with love by Russell F. Robinson, Ronald S. Lauder, Dr. Sol Lizerbram, Judy Elias & the entire JNF-USA family.” Additional highlights from the program included a first-hand account from South Florida veteran, Roberto Cintron, who shared how he suffered emotionally and physically after his military service, as well as the challenges he faced upon returning from Central America, where he was stationed. Cintron described being so emotionally and physically debilitated at one point in his life, he was taking 14 different medications and had trouble doing basic tasks like chewing his food, talking, or standing up on his feet. For Cintron, his healing began when he laid his hand upon the Western Wall and felt a connection to God. After his trip to Israel with Heroes to Heroes, Roberto said he no longer needed most of the prescriptions and credits Heroes to Heroes for changing his life. “What you see here today, it’s because of Heroes to Heroes.” For more information about Heroes to Heroes, contact Judy Elias at judy@heroestoheroes. org or visit www.HeroestoHeroes.org. For more information about Jewish National Fund-USA in South Florida or the Boruchin Center, contact Lee Lebovich, JNF-USA Executive Director, South Florida at llebovich@jnf.org. Community
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FAU Seeks Study Subjects for Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms Florida has experienced numerous harmful algal blooms in recent years. During these blooms, species of cyanobacteria release a variety of toxic compounds, including microcystins, a potent toxin, into local waterways. Human exposure comes from ingestion, direct skin contact or inhalation, and can lead to a variety of symptoms ranging from gastroenteritis, nausea, allergic reactions and skin rashes to liver damage in severe cases. Despite multiple occurrences of red tide and blue green algae in Florida waters, our understanding of the long-term health effects of exposure to these blooms remains limited. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms. They have received a grant from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), to continue a first-of-its-kind evaluation of both the short-term and potential long-term health effects among Florida residents. The “Longterm Effects of Exposure to Harmful Algal Community
Blooms” (LEE-HABs) study uses a collaborative, multisite approach, which includes researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University. “Despite the intensity and frequency of cyanobacterial blooms in South Florida, data on human exposure to these blooms and microcystin concentrations in tissues of people who have been exposed is limited,” said Shirley Gordon, Ph.D., principal investigator and a professor in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Understanding thresholds for both short- and long-term health impacts is crucial to protect the health of Floridians. This research is instrumental in developing the tools needed to measure concentrations of harmful algal blooms toxins in the environment and multiple human tissues to better understand this ongoing issue in Florida and globally.” This latest study expands upon prior studies conducted in 2016, 2018 and a previous FDOH study from 2019 to 2020. For this project, researchers will continue to follow a cohort of 102 participants who previously participated during a non-bloom period and collect samples during the next
bloom event. They also are working to recruit an additional 50 eligible adults to participate for a similar sampling in 2022. The study will be the first-of-its-kind to evaluate the potential effect of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus, the causative agent of COVID-19. Researchers will explore if there is a relationship between a history of SARSCoV-2 virus infection and susceptibility to the effects of harmful algal blooms exposure. The latest study involves a survey to identify the potential routes, duration and types of exposure to blooms through recreational and occupational activities. They also will assess potential effects on individuals with pre-existing conditions such as asthma and chronic gastrointestinal disorders. Bloodwork including liver enzymes and renal markers will also be included in this study. Algal toxin concentrations including microcystin and brevotoxin will be measured in blood, urine and nasal mucosa. The toxin levels also will be used to understand the dose-response relationships with self-reported respiratory, dermal and gastrointestinal symptoms. Urine and blood analyses will be conducted in collaboration with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is developing methodology to detect emerging algal toxins in human tissues. The study includes conducting environmental sampling of water and air to measure potential sources of exposure. “We are going to measure the toxin microcystin produced by some cyanobacteria in
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water samples from study sites in the western, central and eastern portions of Florida that are known to have been impacted by recent blooms,” said Malcolm McFarland, Ph.D., co-principal investigator and a research associate at FAU Harbor Branch. “These samples will supplement publicly available water sample data from the Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District and provide temporal and spatial data on algal blooms to compare with human health assessment data.” Researchers will develop a bio-repository and participant registry to store the data and samples in collaboration with FAU’s Clinical Research Unit within the FAU Division of Research . The purpose is to build an ongoing infrastructure to support the team’s long-term studies on the health effects of exposure to current and emerging harmful algal blooms toxins and serve as a resource for researchers around the state. The research team also includes Kathi Harvey, Ph.D., a nurse practitioner and an assistant professor in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing; and Michael Parsons, Ph.D., co-investigator and a professor of marine science at Florida Gulf Coast University. For more information or to participate in the study, call or text 561-297-4631, or email Gordon at NurHAB@health.fau.edu. Community participants will receive $25 in gift cards as an incentive for participating in data collection activities each year. November 26 - December 2, 2021
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Man stabbed in the eye in Delray Beach By: Lauren Do Nascimento A man is being accused of stabbing someone in Delray beach. As reported by CBS 12 News, the victim is the man’s father. Police state that the victim suffered stab wounds to the eye. The stabbing led to the closing of Dor-
son Way near Davis Road at around 10 a.m. on Nov. 18. The SWAT team responded to the call and spent hours trying to negotiate with the man to surrender. The man eventually gave up after 3 p.m. Authorities have reportedly taken the suspect to the hospital under the Baker Act. The man’s name has not been released to the press.
Fuller Center Seeking Mentors and Tutors as Pandemic Has The Fuller Center is in need of volunteer mentors and tutors to help bridge the learning gap that many school age children have experienced as a result of the pandemic. According to a CDC study*: • Only 39% of K-5th grade after-school students experienced learning gains last school year • Sixty-one percent, almost two-thirds, of school-aged students experienced no learning gains and 1/3 of them experienced learning losses • Seventy-five percent of K-3rd graders showed no learning gains in reading last year, while 25% had learning losses – their reading skills were actually worse after attending school all year
“Our Fuller Center children, 98% of whom live in low-income households, lost skills they had mastered, plus an entire year of school, putting many kids behind by two years,” said Ellyn Okrent, CEO of Fuller Center. “The Coronavirus pandemic increased the gaps in the education sector globally and we have witnessed the same negative impact on our school age children. Two thirds of the children in our aftercare program who attend local elementary schools and were assessed at the beginning of the school year, either showed no learning gains in a year or suffered learning losses.” To volunteer to become a mentor or tutor at Fuller Center, please contact Olga Bearhope at 561-391-7274, ext. 136 or email obearhope@ffcdc.org
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United Franchise Group’s Ray Titus Awarded American Free Enterprise Medal Palm Beach Atlantic honored franchising titan Ray Titus with its American Free Enterprise Medal during a ceremony Tuesday, a nod to the United Franchise Group empire he’s built on a foundation of family and faith. Among his advice to students: “Be the hardest worker every day,” don’t be afraid to ask questions, pray during tough times and thank God in the good times. Titus received his medal on the 35th anniversary of the American Free Enterprise Day tradition, having previously received the American Free Enterprise Companion Medal in 2008. He was joined by 2021 companion medalists Kathy Leonard, director of retail pharmacy operations for Publix Pharmacy, and Michael Vecellio, vice president and coowner of the Vecellio Group, Inc. Vecellio’s father, Leo A. Vecellio, was the American Free Enterprise Medalist in 2015. Titus’ medal was bestowed on him by Cognosante founder and CEO Y. Michele Kang, 2019 American Free Enterprise Medalist. Titus said the award prompted him to reflect on the lessons learned since he started Signarama at the age of 23. “Find your purpose, and it doesn’t exclude profit always,” Titus said. “Purpose and profit are not binary. They can go hand and hand.” Turning to Umberto Rosi, a student to whom he presented the JJ Prendamano Endowed Scholarship and who started The
Give Back Community for the betterment of homeless people, he said, “They can go hand in hand, Umberto. You can do it. You can help the homeless here in West Palm Beach, and you can still make money to live.” Human flourishing and the alleviation of suffering are enabled by the American free enterprise system, Marshall E. Rinker Sr. School of Business Dean Dr. Brian Strow said in his introductory remarks. In the beginning of creation, God placed man in the garden to tend it: “He’s given each and every one of you talent to tend His garden,” Strow told the crowd of several hundred students, business leaders, staff and faculty members. Titus’ talent for entrepreneurship began to shine in eighth grade when he wrote a paper on “how to start a franchise.” He credits his father, Roy, who founded Minuteman Press, for imparting his business acumen. Ray Titus founded the first Signarama store in 1986 and applied his successful business model to other brands, which include Fully Promoted, Transworld Business Advisors, Venture X, Network Lead Exchange and Resource Operations International. United Franchise Group added a food division featuring Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Graze Craze. Today, UFG has more than 1,600 franchises in 80 countries and yet remains a fami-
ly business. Titus and his family made a significant gift to the University to establish the Titus Center for Franchising and an endowed scholarship for select Rinker Sr. School of Business students seeking a career in franchising. At the conclusion of Tuesday’s medal ceremony, he announced that the family made another commitment to the University for a franchising museum in honor of Titus Center for Franchising Director Dr. John P. Hayes. “His friendship and hard work make the Titus Center what it is today,” Titus said. After the ceremony, American Free Enterprise Day companion medalists Geoff Seiber (2019) and Rob Morris (2016) joined Titus to present “Everything I Needed to Learn About Business I Learned in a Franchise.” Morris, who owns multiple Chick-filA franchises, has employed more than 1,000
PBA students. Seventeen graduates of Morris’ leadership program have become Chickfil-A operators, Hayes said. Seiber is CEO of FranFund, and he and his wife sponsored an endowed scholarship in the family’s name. During the more relaxed afternoon Q & A, Hayes asked Titus if there was ever a time when he had nearly given up on God. Titus told about when his mother was in hospice care, his business was floundering and the assistant who was helping him coach junior varsity sports at The King’s Academy quit, leaving him solo. A student-athlete saw Titus in the parking lot and asked him if he was OK. Titus was at his breaking point. The player offered to pray for him. “He prayed a prayer over me and for me, and I’ve never experienced anything like that in my life,” Titus said.
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SPORTS Former Lynn baseball player Greg Brown named hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs Former Lynn University baseball player Greg Brown has been named the hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs. Brown, who appeared in games with the Fighting Knights from 2000-03, was officially announced as the teams’ hitting coach on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Prior to joining the Cubs, Brown spent two seasons as the minor league hitting coordinator for Tampa Bay, and before that he spent nine years as the head coach of Nova Southeastern. And though his Fighting Knight playing days are behind him, he still credits a lot of the success throughout his career to his time with the program. “I’ve been very fortunate,” Brown said. “I’ve been surrounded by amazing people. It’s been a wild journey with some amazing kids and some amazing teammates and that all started with Lynn University. It all started when Rudy Garbalosa took over and started getting people to sign professionally and become scouts. He was a big part of that.” After playing with the Fighting Knights, Brown signed with the Marlins as a free agent, then began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant coach overseeing hitting at Broward College. From there he worked his way up the ranks until finally landing his
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new role with the Cubs. “It’s all about relationships,” Brown said. “It’s not about baseball. What Lynn University meant for me and my family was that I was able to get two degrees, sign as a professional and really put the foundation down for the journey that I continue on. The concept is that your journey is yours, so don’t be limited by the highest level or what you don’t have. It’s about believing in yourself, surrounding yourself with great teammates, understanding that dreams are attainable and you’re going to have to work hard, but if you do, the reward is amazing.” As he looks at the current state of Lynn baseball as they prepare for a new season, Brown made it clear that these relationships that are so important in baseball are helped immensely by being a part of the Lynn baseball family. “Being known as a Lynn guy in the baseball community is a positive thing,” Brown said. “People know it’s a group of young men that have struggled at times but had the ability to overcome and persevere.” As Brown moves on to his time with Chicago, the Fighting Knights are gearing up for their 2022 season, which will begin with a home game against Wheeling Jesuit on Friday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.
Owls Basketball Edged Out in Overtime
Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball fell in the finale of the Paradise Classic, an overtime loss at the hands of Troy, 83-78, Monday at Abessinio Court inside FAU Arena. “Hats off to Troy, they played a very good game. They got 51 points off of their bench, they had two guys that hadn’t made a ‘3’ this year coming in go 6-for-6, so they played very very well. We battled for 45 minutes, played hard, competed, and it was a great college basketball game. It felt like a conference game, so hopefully this will prepare us going forward.” FAU (3-3) was held scoreless for five minutes of gametime, but Troy (42) didn’t take full advantage, only leading 14-10 at the nine-minute mark. The game decidedly switched to the Owls’ favor over the next five minutes, as a 16-4 run made for a 10-point lead, 3121 at 4:04; the Trojans responded by scoring eight in a row to cut it back to a two-point game, and ended the half on an 11-4 stretch. All that equated to a three-point Owls’ halftime lead. The Owls held a seven-point lead six minutes into the second half, 46-39, but over the next four minutes, Troy went 5-of-5 from behind the arc as part of a 19-5 run to themselves go up seven with just over 10:00 left. Bryan
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Greenlee stopped the bleeding with a left corner 3-pointer, and four straight Owl free throws knotted things up at 60-60 at 7:03. Troy kept the lead from that point on, until with 1:42 to go, Vladislav Goldin hit a reverse layup to tie it again at 68-68, the Owls forced an immediate turnover, and Alijah Martin hit a driving layup and was fouled at 1:08. He converted the and-one free throw to make it 71-68 (FAU’s first lead since 11:44). With 13 seconds left, a Troy 3-point attempt saw Duke Deen make all three from the line to push the visitors back ahead, but Everett Winchester was fouled on the other end with just 6.5 to go, and he made one of two to tie it. Troy’s last-second opportunity went by the wayside to send it to overtime. In the extra period, Greenlee started the scoring with a straightaway ‘3’ 51 seconds in, with the Trojans scoring the next four. Johnell Davis’ two free throws gave FAU the lead back with two minutes left, 78-77, but that would be their last points – and last advantage. Troy got the go-ahead basket with 1:30 left, another with 20 seconds to go, and two free throws at 4.3 for the final margin.
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Lynn’s Kersting, Horveno and Fernandez earn All-South Region Julian Kersting, Alexandre Horveno and Rodrigo Fernandez have all earned D2CCA All-South Region honors due to their work on the soccer field. The teams were voted on by sports information directors from around the region. This is the first time that Kersting has been selected, and he jumps right onto the First Team thanks to his fantastic play on the defensive side of the ball this season. Kersting was a pure defenseman this year, starting all 16 of the Fighting Knights’ games this year and recording one assist. He was a key factor in each of Lynn’s eight shutouts and helped to keep the ball away from goalkeeper Patrick Nettekoven. Fernandez makes an appearance on the Second Team after being a First Team
selection last season. The former SSC Defensive Player of the Year, returned to the program as a captain and continued to produce on both sides of the ball. He started 12 games for the Fighting Knights this season, and he scored his lone goal of the season i n L y n n’s quarterfinal matchup against Barry. Hor veno makes his second consecutive appearance on the Second Team, after finishing tied for second in the conference with six assists. He averaged .400 assists per game on the season. He also scored his first goal as a Fighting Knight in Lynn’s 2-0 victory over Shaw. These three Fighting Knights will find out if they’ve made any All-American teams when the results are announced on Dec. 7.
Lynn’s Lindner, Odom and Udovcic earn All-SSC honors The All-SSC volleyball teams have been released, and three Fighting Knights have been selected as members of the three teams. Nadia Lindner earns a spot on the First Team, while Lauren Odom and Sonja Udovcic were both named to the Third Team. This is the first AllSSC honor for Lindner and Odom, while this is the fourth time that Udovcic has found her name on a team. Lindner earns First Team honors after a breakout season that saw her lead the Fighting Knights in kills. She ended the regular-season ranked third in the conference in kills (382) and tied for fourth in kills per set (3.57), and in conference games she led everyone in kills per set with 4.01. In Lynn’s four-set loss to Embry-Riddle on Oct. 30, Lindner recorded a season-high 25 kills, which was just one away from the most for anyone in the conference this season. Odom is recognized for the first time in her storied career, after taking down seven Lynn University school records, including Sports
three single-season records this year. In addition, she broke the single-game record for most blocks in a game when she posted 15 in a four-set win. She averaged 1.23 blocks per set this season, .22 more than her previous record of 1.01. She is ranked fifth in the SSC in hit percentage (.367), second in the conference in blocks per set (1.23) and second in the conference in total blocks (136). Udovcic makes the Third Team after earning spots on the All-Newcomer Team in 2017, the All-SSC Second Team in 2018 and the All-SSC First Team in 2019. The former All-American ranks 18th in the conference in kills per set (2.56), 23rd in service aces per set (.30), 12th in digs per set (3.13) and 16th in points per set (3.13). She will exit Lynn University as the all-time leader in total kills, a number which she will look to build on in the postseason. All three players will look to lead the Fighting Knights this postseason, as they get underway in the South Regional against Embry-Riddle on either Dec. 2 or 3. www.bocaratontribune.com
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