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Number 545 • Year XI
January 7 - January 13, 2022
The Boca Raton Unveils Harborside with Transformed Hotels
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ACCF and Hopportunities to Host First Annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament
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New COVID-19 Testing Site Opened in Boynton Beach
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Sailfish Take Down Panthers To Earn Home SSC Victory
The Boca Raton unveils its transformation of Harborside, part of the destination’s $200 million reimagination. The most significant evolution in its 95-year history includes the relaunch of Cloister, the original storied hotel that serves as the heart of Harborside. Cloister now features Sadelle’s in partnership with Major Food Group, Palm Court cocktail lounge designed by architecture firm Rockwell Group, and the redesigned Spa Palmera in collaboration with Colin Cowie. Yacht Club reemerges as The Boca Raton’s luxury lakefront accommodations for an adultsonly hideaway. A new highlight of the resort’s waterfront is the debut of Harborside Pool Club. Continued on Page 10
Delray Beach CRA Launches New Crafted On The Ave! On Saturday, January 8 and every first Saturday of the month through March (see market dates), the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) will host Crafted on the Ave!, a new open-air craft market with a Caribbean twist. The event will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Ida Elizabeth “Libby” Jackson Wesley Plaza (also known as the Libby Wesley Plaza), located at the corner of SW 5th Ave. and West Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Crafted on the Ave! has been created to give small and home-based businesses an opportunity to promote and sell their products. The event will feature local and regional creators of handmade products, confections, art, Caribbean music, a ‘Do It Yourself ‘station, and delicious local food and beverages. “Shopping local and supporting small/home-based businesses matters, and makers and artisans need a cost-effective space to sell their creations,” said Delray Beach CRA Executive Director, Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., FRA-RA. “Crafted on the Ave! activates Libby Wesley Plaza so it can provide that space with an emphasis on emphasis on neighborhood-serving businesses.” Continued on Page 4
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Due to the rising positivity rates of Covid-19 in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas, the City of Boynton Beach is reinstating its facial covering requirement.
• The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Photographic Centre announce an open call to Palm Beach County photographers to submit an image of environmental challenges and successes in Palm Beach County to be considered for an exhibition at the Cultural Council in Lake Worth Beach, running February 25 April 16, 2021. • Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) and Hopportunities are partnering to host their First Annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament on Saturday, January 29, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. at Hopportunities, 440 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. All proceeds will benefit ACCF programs, serving more than 700 local children and families. • On Saturday, January 8 and every first Saturday of the month through March (see market dates), the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) will host Crafted on the Ave!, a new open-air craft market with a Caribbean twist. The event will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Ida Elizabeth “Libby” Jackson Wesley Plaza (also known as the Libby Wesley Plaza), located at the corner of SW 5th Ave. and West Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. • The City of Boynton Beach will host Florida’s hottest party band, The Groove, at the January 7th “First Friday @ 5 concert” at Centennial Park & Amphitheater (120 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton. The monthly concert series takes place from 5 - 8 pm on the first Friday of each month. Admission to this family-friendly event is free. • As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Florida, Palm Beach County has announced that they will open a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Boynton Beach at Caloosa Park (1300 SW 35th Ave.) at 9 am on Monday, January 3rd. • The Palm Beach School District has announced that starting on January 5, all employees, vendors, and visitors will now be required to wear facial coverings once again.
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• The frenzied housing market appears to be cooling in many Western U.S. markets, even as prices continue to rise nearly unabated in the Eastern part of the country, according to a new study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. • Today marks a historic milestone for South Florida’s iconic resort and private club as The Boca Raton unveils its transformation of Harborside, part of the destination’s $200 million reimagination. The most significant evolution in its 95-year history includes the relaunch of Cloister, the original storied hotel that serves as the heart of Harborside. Cloister now features Sadelle’s in partnership with Major Food Group, Palm Court cocktail lounge designed by architecture firm Rockwell Group, and the redesigned Spa Palmera in collaboration with Colin Cowie. Yacht Club reemerges as The Boca Raton’s luxury lakefront accommodations for an adults-only hideaway. A new highlight of the resort’s waterfront is the debut of Harborside Pool Club, featuring multiple pools, waterslides, and luxury experiences. • The Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida, is celebrating it’s 40th Annual Greek Festival from 27-30 January, 2022. Since 1982, the largest event in Boca Raton has been offering delicious Greek Food & Culture, with some of the finest authentic Greek delicacies, including: Lamb Chops, Gyros, Souvlaki, Saganaki, Loukaniko, Spanakopita as well as Greek desserts - Baklava, Koulourakia & Kourambiedes and home-made Loukoumades. • The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning continues to innovate with the announcement of its newly established “Rabbinic Council,” composed of a select group of congregational rabbis from across denominations. The rabbis serve in synagogues that support powerful Melton learning and embrace its “never stop seeking” spirit. Rabbi David Steinhardt, Senior Rabbi at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, is one of the seven founding members.
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COMMUNITY Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Issue ‘Call for Photographers’ Seeking Images of Local Environmental Challenges and Successes The Cultural Council for Palm Beach artist may submit one to five images, but County and the Palm Beach Photograph- the final selection will be limited to one imic Centre announce an open call to Palm age per artist. Judging will be based upon overall quality, Beach County creativity and photographers vision of each to submit an work.” image of enviCriteria for ronmental chalthe Call are as lenges and sucfollows: cesses in Palm + PhotogBeach County raphers who to be considare eligible to ered for an exapply must live hibition at the or work in Palm Cultural Council in Lake Worth Beach, running Febru- Beach County. + Work must have been created within ary 25 April 16, 2021. “We are very excited about once again the past two years, with the theme of Palm collaborating with the Cultural Council to Beach County’s natural environment. + The Cultural Council for Palm Beach celebrate both local photographers and County is looking to the world around feature artists that us,” says Fatima have not exhibitNeJame, president ed at the Cultural and chief execu“We are very excited Council previously. tive officer of the about once again + All images world famous Phomust include artto Centre, located collaborating with the ist name, title, date, in downtown West Cultural Council to medium, print size. Palm Beach. + Images sub“This is a great celebrate both local mitted must be at opportunity for the photographers and least 2400 pixels but Cultural Council no more than 3000 to collaborate with the world around us,” pixels on the longest the Photo Center, says Fatima NeJame, side. particularly durDeadline for ing FOTOfusion, president and chief Entries: while also spotexecutive officer of the Images must be lighting some very submitted by Janutalented photograworld famous Photo ary 18, 2022. A maxphers,” agrees JesCentre, located in imum of five images sica Ransom, artist may be entered for services coordinadowntown West Palm consideration by the tor at the Cultural judge and possible Council. Beach. inclusion in the ex“We are seeking hibit. professional artists How to Submit: who live or work in Images should be emailed to info@ Palm Beach County to submit an image that highlights the majesty of the Palm Beach workshop.org. Exhibition Dates: County environment or highlights the chalChosen photographs will be featured at lenged of climate disruption. The Call is open to all residents who live or work in the Cultural Council for Palm Beach CounPalm Beach County,” Ransom adds. “Each ty from February 25 – April 16, 2022.
Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) and Hopportunities to Host First Annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) and Hopportunities are partnering to host their First Annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament on Saturday, January 29, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. at Hopportunities, 440 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. All proceeds will benefit ACCF programs, serving more than 700 local children and families. “Hopportunites does so much for local children in the community, so when we approached John the owner with the idea of a Cornhole fundraiser, he was excited to partner with us,” said ACCF Chief Development Officer Jessica Hall. “Hopportunities is a great venue, they are passionate about philanthropy it’s a perfect fit!” “We have an awesome day planned for all of our players!” said Hopportunities founder
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John Macatangay. “So many Delray Beach locals want to learn more about partnering with local non-profits, this event is a perfect opportunity. Come out ready to play, enjoy food, drink, music and camaraderie-- all for a great cause. We offer 10% off to anyone who takes Uber or Lyft, walks over, or gets dropped off. ” The cost per team is $65.00. Event, food & beverage, prize and swag bag sponsorship opportunities are also available. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third-place teams; there will also be a 50/50 raffle and a unique ring toss game for the chance to win cash and additional prizes. For more information or to sign up to play, please visit www.achievementcentersfl. org/all-events/
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Delray Beach CRA Launches New Crafted On The Ave! On Saturday, January 8 and every first Saturday of the month through March (see market dates), the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) will host Crafted on the Ave!, a new open-air craft market with a Caribbean twist. The event will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Ida Elizabeth “Libby” Jackson Wesley Plaza (also known as the Libby Wesley Plaza), located at the corner of SW 5th Ave. and West Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Crafted on the Ave! has been created to give small and home-based businesses an opportunity to promote and sell their products. The event will feature local and regional creators of handmade products, confections, art, Caribbean music, a ‘Do It Yourself ‘station, and delicious local food and beverages. “Shopping local and supporting small/ home-based businesses matters, and makers and artisans need a cost-effective space to sell their creations,” said Delray Beach CRA Executive Director, Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., FRARA. “Crafted on the Ave! activates Libby Wesley Plaza so it can provide that space with an emphasis on emphasis on neighborhood-serving businesses.” Crafted on the Ave! will bring a new flavor to West Atlantic Ave. and foot traffic to the merchants in the Historic Business District along
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SW 5thAve. This event will attract residents and merchants of Delray Beach and visitors from the surrounding communities including Broward, Miami-Dade and St. Lucie Counties. “Crafted on the Ave! is an opportunity for diverse cultures to exhibit in one of our historic districts. Located on SW 5th Ave. and Atlantic Ave. in our iconic Libby Wesley Park, this venture welcomes everyone,” expressed Delray Beach CRA Board Chair, Shirley E. Johnson. “Come out and experience many offerings with a Caribbean flavor. Enjoy these newest adventures and offerings in downtown Delray Beach.” This event is fun, family-friendly, and culturally infused, to include the rich heritage and diverse cultures that make up Delray Beach. Residents are invited to bring the family, shop, stroll, and enjoy the day. Market dates: Saturday, January 8, 2022 Saturday, February 5, 2022 Saturday, March 5, 2022 Crafted on the Ave! is free and open to the public. Vendor fees are $35 for a full 10x10 booth and $25 for an 8x4 space. For more information, contact The Mosaic Group at (561) 651-9565, events@mosaicgroup.co or visit www.delraycra.org/events.
Boynton Beach Hosting “First Friday @ 5” Free Concert at Downtown Amphitheater on Jan 7 The City of Boynton Beach will host Florida’s hottest party band, The Groove, at the January 7th “First Friday @ 5 concert” at Centennial Park & Amphitheater (120 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton. The monthly concert series takes place from 5 - 8 pm on the first Friday of each month. Admission to this family-friendly event is free. Food trucks and beverage vendors are on site at each concert, offering up a delicious range of fare available for purchase. This month’s concert will feature Fin’s Kitchen (Tacos, Quesadilla, Conch Fritters, Turkey, Plantains, Griot, Fries, Chicken Tenders, Wings, Rice, Flavored Lemonades); G’s Hibachi (Hibachi, Fried Rice, Shrimp Tempura, Vegetable Tempura, Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Edamame, Soda, Water); Bobby’s Hot Dogs (Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Classic Hot Dog, Chili Cheese Dog, Polish Sausage, Popcorn Chicken, French Fries, Corn Dog, Soda, Water); Juju’s Feel Good Foods (Hot Pretzel, Chips, Soda, Water, Soft Serve Cake Cone/Waffle Cone/Cup, Key Lime and Cheese Cake Crème pie Dessert Bites, Cook-
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ie Sundae, Brownie Sundae, Cheesecake, Oreo Mousse Cake, Huge Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, Root Beer/Orangekist Float); and Professional Concessions (PCI) (bar services). Bring the kids for some family fun! Children’s activities will be provided, including Giant Legos, Tic Tac Toe, Corn Hole, Chalk Board Art and a variety of arts & crafts including Sun Catchers, Tie Dye Butterflies and Shaker Instruments with beads. 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. An ASL interpreter will be provided. For the safety of attendees and vendors, the following roads will be closed from 3 pm 9 pm on Friday, January 7: • E. Ocean Ave., from Seacrest Blvd. to SE 1st St. • SE 1st Ave., from Seacrest Blvd. to SE 1st St. To learn more about the concert series, visit boynton-beach.org/concerts or call 561742-6010.
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6 - Edition 545 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL
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Counting their Blessings 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 at-risk 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 fire 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.
POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Creating Positive Memories! By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. Every human being is either blessed or depressed by the memories accumulated in one’s mind. I suggest that for the unpleasant memories of the distant or more recent past, you attempt to delete them altogether. You can avoid rehashing what serves you no good purpose except to increase your misery and distress. Just discard them, the sooner the better! On the other hand, in every human heart there are also pleasant recollections of previous experiences, which can continue to offer encouragement and motivaJanuary 7 - January 13, 2022
tion for today. Give attention to these and see how they can keep you dreaming about a possible repetition of those positive remembrances, or even surpassing them in the present! In addition, I have a positive proposal: Create new memories, keep them alive, and allow them to influence your days ahead with the lessons they convey and the models they provide. Good things can and should be repeated many times; only what is ugly and unpleasant should be removed from one’s considerations and agenda. If you are to create positive memo-
ries, you are to be at the “driver’s seat,” so to speak. The initiative must come from you, and the creativity of what you produce must also originate in your mind and heart. This may relate to your children growing up and the cheers that characterized their development, the places you went, the adventures you shared together, the photos you took, the videos you recorded, besides other special events of their personal growth whose details can be perpetuated in your memory. Don’t forget also the good things which happened to you at any stage of your
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maturing, which you don’t desire to forget, as well as other kind gestures extended toward you in the course of your past years. Allow these recollections to become a tonic for your continuing years on earth! You can be stimulated today by your past successes, and those particular moments you experienced which brought you unique joys and life-impacting thrills! These and similar memories are worth guarding permanently for their continuing benefits, and the fact they also offer you motivation and models to create new ones which you will wish to perpetuate as long as you live!
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ROBERT’S COMMUNITY REPORT
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By Robert Weinroth
Whose Side Are You On?
A Message from PBC Mayor Robert S Weinroth I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone for a healthy and prosperous New Year! It’s been just over a year since the vaccinations were made available. The record-breaking development of the COVID-19 vaccines was one of the most astounding accomplishments for 2021. The vaccines are estimated to have saved nearly 750,000 lives in the United States and Europe alone. It helped reboot a global economy and allowed the world to return to normal activities such as social interactions, in-person learning and traveling. More than 4.4 billion people have had one or more doses — about 56% of the world population. As new variants continue to evolve, health care officials urge everyone to get vaccinated! As we celebrate the New Year, we urge everyone to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 variant(s). 2021 will be remembered for its promise and its disappointment. With each wave of the virus, pandemic fatigue has created a universal malaise. An economic reboot created opportunities and magnified disparities. Supply chain disruptions have resulted in shortages while job openings have gone unfilled. This imbalance in supply and demand has driven up prices with the specter of uncontrolled inflation making it more difficult to purchase necessities. The bright spot last year was the vaccines produced and deployed to fight COVID19 have remained effective even with each successive variant saving, an estimated 750,000 lives in the United States and Europe. As 2022 beckons, we are experiencing a historic economic recovery with an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent and more jobs than available people. Palm Beach County has been identified as the top county in the state for growth, and in the past year, over 31 companies relocated or expanded here, creating over 3,000 high-salary jobs. That’s not to say that challenges aren’t ahead including a lack of adequate affordable housing, food insecurity and inflation. We will address these issues in the coming year. The county remains
committed to supporting initiatives that provide the necessary resources to address our residents’ needs. In response to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases and to address the high demand for testing, an additional drivethrough COVID-19 testing site opened today south of the Wells Recreation Center, 2409 Avenue H West, Riviera Beach (near the baseball fields). The new site is open from 9AM to 5PM 7 days/week, until further notice. (This site and all other state-operated locations will be closed on New Years Eve (12/31/21) and New Years Day (1/1/22) Another testing site will be opening in the Boynton Beach area shortly (details to follow). Additionally, a temporary testing location was opened by the healthcare district located at Lakeside Hospital 39200 Hooker Hwy. in Belle Glade. Testing is free, but when available, insurance or Medicare/Medicaid programs will be billed to help cover testing costs. Please bring your insurance card to the testing center. In addition to the comprehensive list of testing locations on the county’s website, most commercial pharmacies and physician’s offices can do COVID testing for little or no cost. For more information, visit the county’s COVID-19 website or contact the Florida Dept. of Health COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7, at 1(866) 779-6121 or email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Please do not go to Palm Beach County hospital emergency rooms for COVID testing. The Board of County Commissioners will address the need for at-home testing kits for residents at our upcoming meeting at 9:30AM on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. In an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our county staff and residents, face coverings will be required within county-owned/leased buildings, until the current surge in cases subsides. Accommodations will be made for those unable to comply. This is effective Monday (1/3/22). As always, my staff and I are here to assist and can be reached at 561.355.2204 or RWeinroth@pbcgov.org.
Whether it is in politics, sports, or business, many spiritually minded people tend to conclude that God is either with them – on their side, working in their favor – or He is against them. It is not uncommon to think this way, for instance, in hotly contested elections, is God in favor of the candidates of our choice? When our favorite team is competing against its hated rival, is God rooting for our team to win, just as we are? And we extend this perspective to marketplace situations. When we are working to finalize a big sale, land a major contract, or earn a much-desired promotion, we may assume God wants us to succeed. After all, we are His children, right? This line of thinking, however, leads to problems. If we do not close that important sale, or if a customer fails to choose us or our company for the contract, we wonder what went wrong. Is God mad at us? Have we fallen out of His favor? We find an intriguing perspective on this in the Bible’s Old Testament when Joshua, who succeeded Moses as the leader of the people of Israel, saw a man with a drawn sword in his hand and realized it was actually a messenger from God. “Are you for us or for our enemies?” Joshua inquired. “‘Neither’” was the angel’s response, adding, “‘but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come’ Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, ‘What message does my Lord have for his servant?’” (Joshua 5:13-14). It would be fair to conclude that the foundational issue is not whether God is on our side, but whether we are on His side. Are we choosing to align our lives with Him? Much of the Bible presents a sad scenario: People acting as if they are their own gods, refusing to follow the precepts and principles
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God has presented to us through His Word. For instance, in the prophetic book of Ezekiel, we read about God’s anger toward the people of Israel. Despite being His chosen people, they choose to defy the Lord and disregard His commands. Repeatedly God promises very stern discipline for the Israelites’ rebellion, but always explains why: So that they “shall know that I am the Lord.” This phrase is repeated dozens of times in Ezekiel, sometimes several times in a single chapter. Reading through this book is a sobering warning. More than anything, God wants us to be on His side. However, we also read that the Lord does have a unique, preferential love and compassion for His chosen people. For instance, after being told about how He “works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose…” (Romans 8:28), we then read, “If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things” (Romans 8:31-32). King Solomon, during his consecration of the temple built in Jerusalem to honor the one true God. At one point in his dedicatory prayer, Solomon asks, “May the Lord be with us as he was with our fathers; may he never leave us nor forsake us. The following verse, however, affirms that we should not only want God to be for us – but also that we should always be for Him: “May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways and to keep the commands, decrees and regulations he gave our fathers” (1 Kings 8:57-58). We all want God to be for us. But are we willing to be for Him, in whatever He asks of us?
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New COVID-19 Testing Site Opened in Boynton Beach As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Florida, Palm Beach County has announced that they will open a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Boynton Beach at Caloosa Park (1300 SW 35th Ave.) at 9 am on Monday, January 3rd. Vehicles should enter the site from Congress Ave., south of Woolbright Rd. This new location will be open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM until fur-
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ther notice. Testing is free, but where available, insurance or Medicare/Medicaid programs will be billed to help cover the cost of testing. Please bring your insurance card to the testing center. For more information, visit the Palm Beach County COVID-19 website, contact the Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121 or email Covid-19@flhealth.gov.
The Palm Beach School District has announced that starting on January 5, all employees, vendors, and visitors will now be required to wear facial coverings once again. The mandate comes after a massive surge in COVID-19 cases brought on by the Omicron variant this holi-
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day season. Students are strongly encouraged to wear facial coverings but are not required to under Florida law. Superintendent Mike Burke said he will continue to work closely with local health officials and reevaluate facial covering requirements in two weeks.
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Giving the Gift of Tech This Holiday Season? Read This First (StatePoint) One of the most popular holiday gift categories every year is tech. And surprise -- many people need help setting up their new phones, laptops and other devices. Unfortunately, this leads to some family members missing out on holiday moments to serve as resident tech support for loved ones. Even worse, many gifts just stay in their boxes entirely. In fact, research from tech care company Asurion reveals that nearly a third of all tech gifts go unused because the recipients don’t know how to use them, and 70% of people say they have helped family members set up and troubleshoot tech gifts during the holidays, with most spending at least an hour playing tech support for family. With all this wasted tech and wasted hours, you may be wondering how we’ve gotten to this point and if there’s a better way. To help you set up your tech gifts and give you more time back to spend with fam-
ily this holiday season, Asurion is hosting a free Tech Help Hotline. Between 7 am11 pm EST from Dec. 24–31, simply call the Asurion Tech Help Hotline at 855-355-
8324 (TECH) or visit asurion.com/techhelphotline for free expert help setting up a tech gift you’ve given or received. The Asurion Tech Elves will be standing by to
help with anything from setting up your phone and transferring data; to connecting your smart home assistant, your smart TV, and more. “While setting up gifts used to be as simple as adding batteries or plugging your device in, today’s top tech gadgets require firmware downloads, log-ins, Wi-Fi connections and more. Between prepping holiday meals, hosting the in-laws and keeping the kids entertained -- setting up tech devices can become an unnecessary lump of coal,” says Marvin Maldonado, Asurion Expert Elf. “That’s why we’re on-hand this holiday season to help with tech setup, troubleshooting and tips to help you learn and grow with your newly gifted devices, hassle-free.” The holiday season is best spent celebrating with loved ones, not dealing with additional hassles. Take advantage of free tools designed to help you set up your gifts and get back to what matters most.
Most Americans Ill-Prepared for Natural Disasters. Are You Among Them? (StatePoint) A time when natural disasters are growing in frequency, most Americans are not physically or financially prepared to handle them. According to a new Wells Fargo & Company survey, 84% of Americans live in areas that have experienced some form of natural disaster in the past three years, and 54% live in areas that have experienced severe natural disasters, specifically hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires or earthquakes. Despite these sobering statistics, 71% admit they don’t have a detailed emergency plan and 16% haven’t thought about emergency planning at all. Even those with some kind of plan seem anxious that it’s inadequate. Indeed, 40% of those surveyed described their planning style as “Barely Covered.” According to Rullah Price, head of Public Affairs Resiliency & Enterprise Incident Communications at Wells Fargo, these survey insights can help you tighten your emergency plan: Plans Often Incomplete The 29% of Americans who do have an emergency plan prioritize having food and water supplies (78%), emergency cash (63%), access to important documents (61%) and a planned transportation/evacuation route (59%). Items of slightly lower priority include a plan for medical needs (54%), a family communication plan (52%), a shelter plan (49%) or plan for pets (44%). “Most people’s plans are lacking detail. Plus
For example, only a quarter of respondents have outlined specific plans for members in the household of different ages. This is incredibly important for vulnerable ones like children and seniors,” says Price. Price points out that less than a third of respondents have a go-bag packed in case of natural disaster and many of those with cars don’t keep their gas tanks filled halfway for emergency evacuation. Ensure
your plan includes these details. You should also have an emergency kit containing supplies for several days. Most Not Financially Prepared In addition to lacking a physical plan, most Americans are not financially prepared for disaster. Only 44% have started an emergency savings account and 39% say they have no emergency cash in the house. “We’re evolving into a cashless soci-
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ety— but during an emergency, you may not have access to an ATM, and credit cards may not work if electricity is out. Be prepared for all possible events,” says Price.” The study also found that only 43% of Americans have a consolidated file of important records and receipts safely stored digitally and in a waterproof, fireproof container. And only 55% have recently reviewed their insurance policies to ensure they have the right types and amounts of coverage. “Contact a qualified financial counselor who can help organize your finances for an emergency,” says Price. “Less than a quarter of respondents have done this.” Communication is Key Although most Americans are likely to be directly affected by natural disasters at some point in their lifetime, only 32% have had a conversation with family members about how they would locate each other if they were separated during such an event. The survey revealed that only 37% of parents have discussed the possibility of disasters with their school-age children, only 36% of parents have made plans for school-age children in case they can’t get home, and just 13% have discussed disaster plans with their neighbors or community. “Because a natural disaster can occur anywhere, any time, it’s crucial to have a detailed emergency plan and communicate with your family how you will protect one another,” says Price. January 7 - January 13, 2022
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U.S Home Prices Settling in West, But Still Rising in Florida, Per FAU Study The frenzied housing market appears to be cooling in many Western U.S. markets, even as prices continue to rise nearly unabated in the Eastern part of the country, according to a new study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. Los Angeles and Boise, Idaho are among a growing number of Western metropolitan areas developing a “pricing crown” – a leveling off of home price gains that typically precedes a market slowdown. Other markets gaining pricing crowns include San Diego and San Francisco, as well as Ventura and Stockton, California. Each month, the researchers rank the most overvalued of the nation’s top 100 housing markets, showing where prices are now compared to where they should be based on historical trends. The researchers use publicly available data from the online real estate portal Zillow or other providers. The data, which extends from January 1996 through the end of November 2021, includes single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops. The November 2021 analysis reveals that homes are overvalued in 98 of the markets, with only Honolulu and Baltimore offering bargains to buyers. The full ranking with interactive graphs can be viewed here. “These latest results suggest that the long-anticipated housing downturn is al-
ready beginning in the Western half of the U.S.,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist for FAU Executive Education within the College of Business. “This is not totally surprising because it is in the West
where the greatest separation between actual housing prices and projected housing prices has occurred to this point.” This stands in contrast to the Eastern part of the U.S., where home prices continue to rise. The interactive graphs for markets such as Atlanta and Charlotte reveal a consistent upward trend in prices and growing premiums that buyers must pay. This also is occurring in such metro areas as: Columbus, Ohio; Fort Myers and Tampa; and
Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. “Few cities in the Eastern half of the U.S. are exhibiting a pricing crown,” said Eli Beracha, Ph.D., of FIU’s Hollo School of Real Estate. “Why varying results are developing between housing markets in the West and East is unclear at this time. What is clear, however, is that this pattern is taking hold.” Boise remains the nation’s most overvalued market, with buyers paying 78.36 percent more than they should in November 2021, based on the market’s historical pricing trend. But that’s down from 79.22 percent in October 2021. Each of the other metros in the top 10, including Austin, Texas; Ogden, Utah; and Phoenix, experienced rising premiums, meaning price growth remains steady. Florida markets also are becoming more overvalued, with Lakeland and Tampa the most exposed areas in the Sunshine State. Lakeland homes are overvalued by 40.58 percent, up from 37.25 in October 2021, while Tampa is at 39.94 percent, compared with 37.37 in October 2021. In November 2020, both those markets were overvalued by less than 15 percent. Buyers also are faced with increasingly overvalued homes in Miami, Florida’s largest metro. But Miami-area homes, including Broward and Palm Beach counties, still rank as the least overvalued in Florida at
19.95 percent. “People often complain about Miami home prices, which are certainly no bargain,” Johnson said. “But compared to the rest of the state, Miami is noticeably less
“These latest results suggest that the long-anticipated housing downturn is already beginning in the Western half of the U.S.,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist for FAU Executive Education within the College of Business. overvalued. That should give South Florida buyers some measure of comfort in a competitive market that frequently requires offers over list price.”
The Boca Raton Unveils Harborside with Transformed Hotels Today marks a historic milestone for South Florida’s iconic resort and private club as The Boca Raton unveils its transformation of Harborside, part of the destination’s $200 million reimagination. The most significant evolution in its 95-year history includes the relaunch of Cloister, the original storied hotel that serves as the heart of Harborside. Cloister now features Sadelle’s in partnership with Major Food Group, Palm Court cocktail lounge designed by architecture firm Rockwell Group, and the redesigned Spa Palmera in collaboration with Colin Cowie. Yacht Club reemerges as The Boca Raton’s luxury lakefront accommodations for an adults-only hideaway. A new highlight of the resort’s waterfront is the debut of Harborside Pool Club, featuring multiple pools, waterslides, and luxury experiences. As when famed architect Addison Mizner opened the property in 1926, Cloister once again gleams in coastal white. The grand entrance has been extensively renovated, including every detail along the main drive and throughout the gracious lobby. Featuring 294 rooms and suites, Cloister showcases grand architecture, exciting new dining, and distinct amenities, including an expansive wellness sanctuary, Spa Palmera. The 50,000-squarefoot, Alhambra-inspired spa has been stunningly reimagined with lifestyle expert Colin Cowie. In addition to 44 treatment rooms, the serene enclave features a tranquility pool, new Halotherapy Himalayan Salt Room, and Aemotio Vichy Shower by Lemi. Ritual Baths provide an enhanced menu of scent journeys for a personalized experience. A new Spa Café ofJanuary 7 - January 13, 2022
fers cold-pressed juice, cocktails, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The Boca Raton’s second signature restaurant collaboration with Major Food Group, Sadelle’s is open today for breakfast and lunch. With locations in New York’s SoHo, Las Vegas, and Paris, the refined yet fun restaurant
serves quintessential classics such as sliced-toorder smoked salmon, Sadelle’s famous bagels, and crispy latkes. Sadelle’s Grab ‘n Go is open early through the afternoon for a quick taste. Designed by Rockwell Group and adjacent to Cloister’s lobby, the restaurant preserves the historic Garden Room’s architecture of dark wood beams and window arches while wrapping the walls in Sadelle’s signature blue lacquer paneling to create the ambiance of a European patisserie. Palm Court, an inviting lakefront cocktail lounge, features soaring ceilings and breathtaking coastal views. A vibrant locale for meet-
ups and mingling, Bossa Nova Jazz musicians entertain while handcrafted cocktails such as the Hemingway Daiquiri and Mediterranean Mule are shaken and stirred with flair. Here, the modern redesign of the sun-drenched lounge celebrates its historic Spanish Colonial-style architecture. A glowing central bar makes a grand statement with delicate brass shelving and a backlit bar die featuring custom peacock green ombre piped glass. These new dining venues expand The Boca Raton’s culinary collection, following recent openings of The Flamingo Grill, and MB Supper Club, a glamorous dinner and entertainment experience. The Boca Raton will continue to introduce new concepts this winter, including two new restaurants with Major Food Group exploring Japanese and Italian cuisine, as well as Maison Rose, a macaron and chocolate shop. “A New Golden Era of The Boca Raton is a celebration of our legacy within the community and internationally,” said Daniel A. Hostettler, President & CEO of The Boca Raton. “We worked closely with the Boca Raton Historical Society to meticulously restore our property and partnered with an award-winning team of builders and creators to reimagine each touchpoint. As we look toward the future, our focus remains unwavering—to provide an extraordinary experience that defines The Boca Raton as one of the world’s most renowned luxury resorts and private clubs.” Set on 200 waterfront acres, The Boca Raton features five distinct hotels. Nearby Cloister is the all-suite Yacht Club, now reserved for
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adults only. Yacht Club’s 112 elegant suites feature private balconies with sweeping views of Lake Boca Raton and the yacht-lined promenade. Personal concierges and floor valets prepare every detail, and Yacht Club guests receive exclusive access to the stunning Spa Palmera pool as well as an all-new fine dining restaurant, Flybridge, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. An idyllic setting for extended stays, Bungalows is a residential-style retreat tucked in a quiet corner of the property with a private pool. Completely redesigned to showcase midcentury modern décor and contemporary conveniences, Bungalows offer 58 spacious twobedroom, two-bathroom residences with full kitchens. Complimentary daily continental breakfast and afternoon snacks are served at the new Bungalows Reception lounge. For an oceanfront luxury escape, Beach Club is The Boca Raton’s getaway for stylish jetsetters and laidback excursionists, set on half a mile of private golden beach. On the horizon, the 27-story Tower will be unveiled soon following a $45 million transformation. Creating an enticing destination, The Boca Raton launches Phase One of its Harborside Pool Club, a sparkling, lakefront oasis. Set among tropical palms, the club features three pools, a 450-foot floating river, water slides, luxury cabanas with personalized butler service, a Pool Bar serving cocktails and light bites, Banyan Bunch kids club, and more. In 2022, the Pool Club will expand further to unveil a FlowRider surf wave simulator, 7,100-square-foot event lawn, teens’ lounge, retail experiences, and new waterfront dining. Community
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City of Boynton Beach to Reinstate Facial Covering Requirements Due to the rising positivity rates of Covid-19 in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas, the City of Boynton Beach is reinstating its facial covering requirement. Effective Monday, January 3, 2022 and until further notice, per City policy, individuals, regardless of vaccination status,
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Rabbi David Steinhardt Named to Melton School of Jewish Learning’s Rabbinic Council The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning continues to innovate with the announcement of its newly established “Rabbinic Council,” composed of a select group of congregational rabbis from across denominations. The rabbis serve in synagogues that support powerful Melton learning and embrace its “never stop seeking” spirit. Rabbi David Steinhardt, Senior Rabbi at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, is one of the seven founding members. Members of the Council will support Melton’s international commitment to ongoing adult Jewish learning by: serving as sounding boards for big, new ideas that Melton is considering; assisting in identifying potential major donors or new international board members; and coming together online semi-annually to discuss key organizational initiatives. Melton’s Rabbinic Council is made up of founding members: Rabbi Greg Alexander, Temple Israel, Cape Town, South Africa; Rabbi Richard Camras, Shomrei Torah Synagogue, West Hills, CA; Rabbi Elliot January 7 - January 13, 2022
Cosgrove, Park Avenue Synagogue, New York City, NY; Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh, Temple Emanuel, St. Louis, MO; Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, NJ; Rabbi Robert Slosberg, Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Louisville, KY; and Rabbi David Steinhardt, B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, FL. Rabbi David Steinhardt said about his appointment: “This program has enabled many adults to enter into a two thousand year conversation about the ideas that matter in Judaism and life from the perspective of our Jewish tradition. Quickly, many adults who felt that they lacked the competency to engage in traditional Jewish learning realize that their own voices are important and are part of this ongoing evolving tradition of ours. And so, they grow a connection and realize that they are important in this process, even if they have not been in it before. Finally, this program provides a sense that we are part of a community. In this case, a community of learners which is as essentially Jewish as it gets!”
The Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida, is celebrating it’s 40th Annual Greek Festival from 27-30 January, 2022. Since 1982, the largest event in Boca Raton has been offering delicious Greek Food & Culture, with some of the finest authentic Greek delicacies, including: Lamb Chops, Gyros, Souvlaki, Saganaki, Loukaniko, Spanakopita as well as Greek desserts - Baklava, Ko u l o u r a k i a & Kourambiedes and homemade Loukoumades. There will be multiple tavernas (bars) serving Mythos Beer, Greek Wine & Ouzo, as well as performances from the award-winning Saint Mark Greek Dancers.
Festival Chairman, Joe Pores, on behalf of the Committee, invites the entire community to join us this year. Make sure you take a tour of our Sanctuary with some of the most magnificient Iconography in the Western Hemisphere. Fun Filled Day for the entire Family with over 30 Vendors exhibiting, Midway C a r n iva l i n cluding Rides and games of skill. Premium Parking onsite as well as remote parking at Patch Reef Park via Shuttles.Drive-thru available with online ordering. Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church is located at 2100 NW 51st Street in Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Black Owned Victor George Spirits Acquires Majority Stake in Palm Beach Distillery Black-owned Victor George Spirits (VGS) announced they have closed on a deal to buy an equity stake in Palm Beach Distillery (PBD). Palm Beach Distillery is located at 1142 Okeechobee Road, Bay 6 in West Palm Beach. Founded by Summer Piep in 2017, Palm Beach Distillery currently produces vodka, rum, gin and will begin producing several Victor George Spirits products including a rye whiskey Pullman Porters 1867 and a bourbon Fort Mose’. Pullman Porters 1867, a six-year aged rye whiskey is named after former slaves that became the highest paid Black people of the 1860’s. Fort Mose’ is a bourbon named after the first city in America that Black people could live free and is located just outside St Augustine, Florida. These two new brands are scheduled to be released by Victor George Spirits in February 2022 in honor of Black History Month. Piep will remain as a partner and serve as Chief Operating Officer and Master Distiller of Palm Beach Distillery. “We feel this is a great opportunity to help Palm Beach Distillery get to the next level. The Victor
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George Spirits team brings experience, marketing, resources and distribution opportunities that will help get our award-winning brands in the hands of more consumers,” said Piep. Victor G Harvey, an industry veteran and owner of nationally distributed Victor George Vodka “VG”, will be the Chairman of the Board and Director of Business Development, his daughter Jolyn Harvey, also a partner in the new venture and graduate of Ohio State University who has worked in the family business for the last three years will serve as Chief Marketing Officer of Palm Beach Distillery. Palm Beach Distillery will remain Florida’s first female operated distillery with Summer Piep and Jolyn Harvey. “This is very exciting for our team at Victor George Spirits as we continue to expand our footprint across the United States. We are rapidly adding to our quality portfolio of brands and will be acquiring additional distilleries with a plan to be the largest Black Owned spirits company in the world by 2025,” said Harvey. Community
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Coral Springs Museum of Art Receives Florida Humanities “American Rescue Plan” COVID Relief Funding Florida Humanities, the statewide, non- Humanities, the Coral Springs Museum of profit affiliate of the National Endowment Art, and organizations like it, can continfor the Humanities (NEH), has awarded the ue to work to recover from the COVID-19 Coral Springs Museum of Art a $25,000 pandemic. The NEH received $135 million from grant for general operating costs to help recover from the economic impact of the the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, which was approved by Congress this COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, the Muse- past spring. The state humanities councils, um has experienced dramatic changes rang- including Florida Humanities, each received ing from closure and the implementation of a portion of the NEH award to support virtual programming to opening back up museums, archives, historic sites and other with limited capacity and hybrid model en- humanities-focused nonprofits. The Coral Springs gagement Museum opporof Art tunities was one and finalof 129 ly back to organizain-person tions in programFlorida ming with that was robust awardhealth and ed ARP safety profunding tocols in totaling place. $1.88 milD e lion from spite inFlorida evitable Humanifinancial ties. The hur tles, grants are the panintended demic alto meet so proimmediate vided the operationMuseum al needs in with an order for unprecedented opportunity for reinvention and organizations to remain viable and mainexpansion in different ways. At a time tain delivery of public humanities programwhen community needs have also abrupt- ming and resources in their communities. ly changed, the Coral Springs Museum of Florida Humanities received 188 applications for ARP fundArt is committed to ing, with nonprofits forging ahead as a requesting the most creative g atherFlorida Humanities, the funds for staffing ing place for its diand utilities. verse communities, statewide, nonprofit These funds, as opposed to ocaffiliate of the National said Florida Hucupying a traditionmanities Executive al passive role that Endowment for the Director Dr. Nashid many museums Humanities (NEH), has Madyun, provide a have employed in safety net for the orthe past. awarded the Coral ganizations so they The American can focus on othRescue Plan grant Springs Museum of er priorities, such as will be used to supArt a $25,000 grant fundraising and creport short-term opating programming. erating costs for the for general operating “For smaller nonMuseum that will costs to help recover profits, when bills help realize its misare paid and staff sion of engaging from the economic are safe and intact, and connecting all impact of the that type of allevipeople through exation is immeasurhibits, art education, COVID-19 pandemic. able,” he said. “Florand events that igida Humanities is nite cultural enrichhonored to provide ment. The Museum is grateful to have been awarded this grant a lifeline to our state’s cultural and historic as it will ensure that it remain accessible and organizations, ensuring they continue to enengaged during a time when museums are rich their local communities, and the Sunneeded more than ever. Thanks to Florida shine State at large, for years to come.” Community
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Arts Garage, & the Community Redevelopment Agency of Delray Beach Collaborate to Launch Authors Speak Series on The Impact of Race on American Society In an effort to celebrate and promote the power of love, and how the only guidebook for journey of black cultural awareness, three of the recovery is the one you write yourself. Dr. Ralina L. Joseph is a scholar, teachmost respected nonprofit organizations in Delray Beach are collaborating to present Authors er, and facilitator of race and communication. Speak Series 2022, according to Charlene Far- She is Presidential Term Professor of Comrington, Executive Director of Spady Cultur- munication, founding and acting Director of the Center for Communial Heritage Museum; Marcation, Difference, and Eqjorie Waldo, President & uity, and Associate Dean of CEO of Arts Garage; and Equity and Justice in GraduRenee Jadusingh, Executive ate Programs at the UniverDirector of the Communisity of Washington, Seattle. ty Redevelopment Agency In addition to two previous of Delray Beach. works, last year she co-auThe timely topic of thored with Dr. Allison Bristhis “free to see” series is coe-Smith the book GeneraThe Impact of Race on tion Mixed Goes to School: American Society, offering Radically Listening to Mulan “interesting enlightening tiracial Kids. This book conversations with writers who have cultivated a perspective on black cul- weaves together stories of mixed-race children tural awareness through their research and per- and youth, teachers, and caregivers and investigates how implicit bias affects multiracial kids in sonal experiences.” “We are excited to provide additional op- unforeseen ways. In addition, it breaks out of the portunities to explore the experiences of black Black/White binary to include the perspective people in America,” promises Farrington, while of mixed-race children from Asian American, Waldo declares “working toward equity is like- Latinx, and Native American backgrounds and ly the most important work we can do at Arts provides stories, academic research, and tangible exercises that together create the opportuGarage.” Jadusingh agrees: “We can always learn nity for meaningful anti-racist change. Dr. Brissomething new and hopefully see things from coe-Smith is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a different perspecat the Wright Institute tive. This series ofin Berkeley, California fers a space to explore “We are excited to where she is a profesthe realities that others sor. experience day to day. provide additional Simone Browne Supporting educationopportunities is Associate Professor al initiatives such as in the Department this shines a light on to explore the of African and Africauses of conditions experiences of black can Diaspora Studies that can contribute at the University of to slum and blight in people in America,” Texas at Austin, and as communities. HopeResearch Director of fully, people will gain Critical Surveillance compassion for one another from the information shared through Inquiry at a local research collaborative works with scholars, organizations and communities these informative talks.” Returning to Palm Beach County for the to curate conversations, exhibitions and research first time in two years, Leslie Gray Streeter was that examine the social and ethical implications the longtime pop culture columnist for The of surveillance technologies, both AI-enabled Palm Beach Post before publishing her widely and not. Her award-winning book Dark Matpraised memoir Black Widow. With her signa- ters: On the Surveillance of Blackness shows ture warmth, hilarity, and tendency to overshare, how contemporary surveillance technologies Streeter looks at widowhood through the prism and practices are informed by the long history of race, mixed marriage, and aging. She rede- of racial formation and by the methods of pofines the stages of grief, from coffin shopping to licing black life under slavery, such as branding, day-drinking, to being a grown-ass woman cry- runaway slave notices, and lantern laws, and coning for your mommy, to breaking up and making tinues to be a social and political norm. To RSVP for any or all of these three free up with God, to facing the fact that life goes on even after the death of the person you were sup- Authors Speak events, please contact https:// posed to live it with. Tender, true, and endear- artsgarage.org/event/authors-speak-the-imingly hilarious, Black Widow is a story about the pact-of-race-on-american-society-2/.
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PBA Helped New Navy JAG ‘Discover Who I Am’ Briana McDaniel’s long days of law school classes on Zoom and late nights of studying for the bar exam paid off when she was commissioned into the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps as a lieutenant junior grade. In March, she departs for the military base in Yokosuka, Japan, where she will live for at least two years. But first, she will head to officer development school in Newport, Rhode Island, where she will return for Naval Justice School this summer. In the JAG, she will aid service members who need legal counsel. Her responsibilities will grow to include reviewing naval maneuvers and missions to make sure they do not violate international laws or treaties. Through McDaniel’s experiences at PBA, such as interning in the domestic violence unit of the State Attorney’s Office, serving refugees in Germany on her first international trip with CM Global and volunteering as leader in MOSAIC, she discerned that she wanted to help marginalized people in practical ways. Her interest shifted from nonprofit work to law when she encountered refugees who were unable to provide for their basic needs because they were stuck in the legal system awaiting permanent refugee status. Her legal appetite grew when she interned with the State Attorney’s Office her junior and senior years and participated in heartbreaking phone calls with domestic violence survivors and their families. At PBA, McDaniel also helped organize Women’s Night of Worship once per month, which taught her to “be able to better communicate,” and work in a team — a necessity for
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“PBA really helped me discover who I am,” McDaniel said. “It fundamentally changed the way I interact with people and the way I view life.” uated from PBA with a degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish in May 2018. Her courses in PBA’s Frederick M. Supper Honors Program, which requires extensive reading, writing and Socratic discussions, prepared her for Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law. Throughout law school, McDaniel built on her PBA experiences working with people who need an extra hand. In Jakarta, Indonesia, she interned with a small nonprofit called Advocates International, working alongside Pepperdine professors to counsel refugees and human trafficking survivors. She also worked in
Pepperdine’s Restoration & Justice Clinic, conducting interviews with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking and drafting legal petitions in preparation for litigation in the Los Angeles and Orange County court systems. McDaniel spent a semester in London and Washington, respectively. In Washington, she interned for the U.S. Attorney’s Office by day while taking three law classes by night. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, she worked with FBI agents to investigate the violence at the U.S.
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SPORTS Sailfish Take Down Panthers To Earn Home SSC Victory
The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s basketball team returned home to Rubin Arena to square off with the Florida Tech Panthers tonight. The Sailfish locked down the Panthers to earn a 53-48 victory which takes their record to 5-9 and 2-5 in Sunshine State Conference play. The Sailfish took advantage of secondchance opportunities in the first quarter, as they pulled down seven offensive rebounds. Shekinah Guthrie was a force inside, pulling down four of her own in the first quarter. Sia Williams led PBA with five points while Kash Ayuso scored four as the ‘Fish shot 6-of-15 from the field. The Sailfish led Florida Tech 15-12 in a game that looked like it would be a low-scoring defensive effort throughout. PBA got a spark in the second quarter from Jahnae Midget, who returned to the lineup after missing the last two games. She scored six points in the quarter of 3-of-4 shooting as she was able to get her work done in the paint as PBA pulled down another five offensive rebounds in the quarter. The rebounding edge and forced turnovers led to PBA taking nine extra shots in the quarter and outscoring the Panthers 18-17. The Sailfish were moving the ball against the Florida Tech zone defense and created good looks from beyond the arc but were able to hit just 4-for-13 from deep in the opening half. The Sailfish still were able to hold a 33-29 lead as the two went into the half.
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The Sailfish defense was the story in the third quarter as PBA was able to build a lead while holding Florida Tech to 1-of10 from the field, eight turnovers, and two points in the entire third quarter. Alisa Marlow led the ‘Fish with five points as PBA scored 13 in the third quarter while Kash Ayuso scored four of her team-high 12 points. PBA entered the fourth quarter with a comfortable 15 point lead but their offense would go cold down the stretch as they scored just seven points in the final quarter. However, the Sailfish defense was enough to prevail down the stretch as Florida Tech was able to cut the lead four late after hitting three late three-pointers. The Sailfish were able to take care of the basketball down the stretch against Florida Tech pressure and knock down enough free throws to come away with a hard-earned win. Williams was the lone Sailfish to join Ayuso in double figures offensively as she finished with ten points of her own. Ayuso stuffed the stat sheet as she recorded five steals, seven rebounds, and three assists. PBA was moving the ball well offensively all night, as they assisted on 16 of their 20 made baskets. The Sailfish will have the weekend off before heading to Boca Raton on Jan. 12 for a matchup against Lynn. The Fighting Knights are 4-6 on the season and 2-4 in SSC play.
Sailfish Beach Volleyball Announces 2022 Schedule The Palm Beach Atlantic beach volleyball well as North Alabama, North Florida, and program has set its schedule for the upcom- Florida Memorial. PBA will look to pull the ing 2022 season. The Sailfish will compete in upset again over FGCU as they will be on a 24 match schedule that concludes with a trip the road on March 23 to face the Eagles in two matches. At the end of March and beginto the AVCA Small College Championship. Sailfish beach volleyball is entering its ning of April, the Sailfish play SSC opponents in Florida Southern, third season as a proEckerd, and Tampa. gram at PBA all unThey close out their der the guidance of regular season with a head coach Christina trip to FAU on April Matthews. The ‘Fish The Sailfish open their 8-9 where they will have had great sucseason on Feb. 16 with face the Owls, Saint cess early on as a proLeo, and FGCU begram carrying a 27-9 a tri-match at Webber fore heading to the record over their first AVCA Small College two seasons of play. International where Championship on They made a trip to they will face the April 14-16. the AVCA Small ColThe Sailfish relege Championship Warriors in a match as turn plenty of piecsemifinals last season well as Saint Leo. es from the team and defeated No. 20 that was 17-7 against ranked Florida Gulf a difficult schedule Coast last season. last season, includT he Sailfish ing their No. 1 team open their season on Feb. 16 with a tri-match at Webber Interna- of Jazz Schmidt and Lunden Evans and their No. 2 team of Abtional where they by DeVido and will face the WarLyndzey Minter. riors in a match as Schmidt and Evwell as Saint Leo. ans were 19-3 last PBA will then head season playing toto a pair of division gether at the No. 1 one schools in FAU position while the and Jacksonville on DeVido and Minter March 4 and March were 16-6 as a tan9. The ‘Fish then dem. Other regular hosts their first match of the season as Stevenson and Eck- playing returners include Olivia Finckel who erd head to the Rinker Athletic Campus on was a regular at the No. 3 position as well as Gabriella Aziz, Julia Golichowski, and SydMarch 13. The Sailfish have trips to FIU and Stet- ney Wagner who all had winning records at son in mid-March to face the host schools as the No. 4 and 5 positions.
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FAU Softball Releases 2022 Schedule The Florida Atlantic University softball program announced its 2022 schedule on Thursday. FAU will embark on a 53-game slate beginning on Feb. 10. “We are excited, and we are looking forward to our 2022 season,” FAU head coach Joan Joyce said. “We are hosting three great tournaments, and overall, a bunch of teams that competed in the NCAA Regionals last season. We are looking forward to getting back to competing for a Conference USA Championship.” Joyce enters her 28th season at the helm of the FAU softball program and is closing in on a historic milestone. She is a mere 15 victories away from 1,000 on her career, all of which have come at FAU. Joyce would become just the 25th coach in NCAA Division I history to eclipse the thousand-win plateau, and the 41st coach across all NCAA divisions. She
boasts a record of 985-647-1 with 12 conference championships, 11 NCAA Tournament appearances and eight conference coach of the year honors. The Owls will enjoy home games early and often during the 2022 slate, with 28 out of their first 36 contests to be held at FAU. Circle Your Calendars Key dates on the FAU softball 2022 schedule include: Feb. 10 (Season opener, doubleheader vs. Louisville) Feb. 10-13 (FAU First Pitch Classic Tournament) Feb. 24-27 (FAU Strike Out Cancer Tournament) March 4-6 (FAU Parents’ Weekend Tournament) March 11-13 (Conference USA Opener, vs. Louisiana Tech) May 6-8 (Final regular-season series, at Charlotte)
United Soccer Coaches award Kersting and Horveno All-South Region honors Julian Kersting and Alexandre Horveno have been honored as members of the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region teams for their work on the field this season. Kersting has been named to the First Team after receiving the same honor from the D2CCA, which released their All-Region teams earlier this month. Horveno earns his second consecutive USC honor as a member of the Fighting Knights after being named to the First Team during the 2019 season. This is the first time that Kersting has been selected by the USC, as the senior jumps right onto the First Team thanks
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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 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. Horveno 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.
Ayuso Wins SSC Defensive Player of the Week Honors The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s basketball team received individual honors after closing out the week with two straight wins over St. Thomas and Shaw. Starting guard Kash Ayuso was recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week today from the conference office. Ayuso was active in the passing lanes this week to earn the Defensive POW award in the conference. She recorded ten steals over the last three games played for the Sailfish, three against Flagler, four against St. Thomas, and three against Shaw. Every extra possession was important for the ‘Fish as they took down St. Thomas by one point and Shaw by two points. PBA pulled out each game with a defensive stop as time was expiring, holding the Bobcats and the
Bears without a shot attempt late. Ayuso is currently third in the SSC in steals with 26. While Ayuso has been active defensively for the Sailfish, she is also the team’s leading scorer on the other end of the floor. This week she scored ten points against Flagler while scoring 11 and 18 in wins over the Bobcats and Bears. The West Palm Beach native was efficient in her scoring also as she shot over 50 percent in each game going 15-28 from the field. She is averaging 13.4 points per game with a season-high of 22 points when PBA took down Flagler at home earlier this season. The Sailfish went into their Christmas break on a two-game winning streak and will hope to carry that momentum over when they return to action at Saint Leo on Dec. 31.
Lynn’s Kersting, Horveno and Fernandez earn All-South Region honors 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
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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 in Lynn’s quarterfinal matchup against Barry. Horveno 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.
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