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Spring Break Canceled for Florida Atlantic University

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Boca Raton Resort Offers New “Oceanside Education” Spaces for Children amidst COVID-19

Drucker to fill Boca Council seat left vacant by Rodgers’ military leave When Boca Raton City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Jeremy Rodgers was called to military duty in Qatar a few months ago, the U.S. Navy Reservist hope to continue his municipal service in Boca by attending council meetings via electronic hookup.

The Navy apparently scrubbed that idea.

So, facing a potentially lengthy military leave, one that could last through his council tenure which ends March 31, 2021.

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Former Spanish River Community High School Principal Recants On A Statement He Made Last Year Words hold meaning and this was especially apparent for the families and students who are part of Spanish River Community High School. When, in a 2018 email to a parent, William Latson, the school’s former principal could not confirm the reality of the Holocaust’s existence.

Latson’s choice of words, among other things, led him to be fired in July of 2019.

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Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds a slight edge over U.S. President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters, according to the final presidential survey before Election Day by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

Biden leads Trump 50 percent to 48 percent, with 2.5 percent of respondents undecided and 6 percent saying they could change their minds. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points.

The former U.S. vice president led Trump 51 percent to 47 percent in FAU’s most recent poll, released on Oct. 13, after Trump pulled even with Biden in September.

In this latest poll, respondents were split on the winner of the second and last presidential debate, with each candidate earning 44 percent of the responses.

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Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us Congratulations to Yvette Drucker on being elected the Temporary Boca Raton Council Member for Seat C!

• Yvette Drucker, a community volunteer who has served on such panels as the Historical Society and Junior League of Boca Raton, got three votes and was voted the temporary Council Member. Drucker, who had already announced plans to run for Rodgers’ seat in the March 2021 municipal election, will begin her temporary term the night of Nov. 10 – when the council meets again in full session. She may be sworn in earlier, or at the start of that session.

• Bowlero, the nation’s largest Bowling operator, has agreed to a long-term lease for 62,000 square feet in Boca Raton, Florida.

According to Register and Cashion, this is the largest retail deal completed in Palm Beach County so far this year. Bowlero is targeting a 2021 opening for the new facility.

• Martine Pierre-Paul has just joined Boca Helping Hands Board of Directors. She is a Vice-president, Market Manager for Valley Bank and is the Founder and CEO of The Academy of Modern Etiquette and Leadership, LLC, a modern consultancy coaching children, young adults and professionals on social graces, dining and business protocol.

• Florida Atlantic University followed along with other schools in the state and canceled spring break in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic noted an article by WPTV. • The student-directed “Four Families in Mafraq” documentary, which follows the stories of four Syrian refugee families living in Jordan, has been nominated for a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award.

• MSD Partners and Northview Hotel Group, owners of the Boca Raton Resort & Club, have announced plans to donate the 130-acre Boca Country Club to the City of Boca Raton. As a result of this donation, the Boca Country Club, which includes an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, a clubhouse and pool, is proposed to become a publicly owned and operated facility in October 2021.

• While Nov. 3 is officially Election Day in the US, the electorate in Florida can begin casting ballots via early voting starting

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• The Florida Department of Health Investigation has been sending the Delray Beach warning letters about the city’s water utilities program, causing Palm Beach County to have to investigate the matter. According to WPTV, Inspector General John Carey said that he has received several complaints about water issues in Delray Beach from multiple different city residents. Carey also said that he would like to resolve this water issue by the end of this year as it is a priority to him.

• Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of “Top Public Schools,” to No. 136 in this year’s ranking of the nation’s best universities.

FAU ranked No. 140 in 2020. “Recognition in the U.S. News & World Report annual list of top universities is an honor and proves that the hard work of the entire FAU community is paying off,” said FAU President John Kelly. “Using our strategic plan as a guide, we continue to build on our successes and focus on key areas of improvement.”

• Palm Beach State College has received a $3 million federal grant to improve retention and completion rates of Hispanic and lowincome students. The Title V grant, awarded under the U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic- Serving Institutions Program, will provide $600,000 a year over five years for the College’s Pathways to Success initiative.

• A total of 34 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These high school seniors will now have the opportunity to compete for 7,600 National Merit scholarships worth more than $30 million. FAU High is No. 1 out of all public and charter schools in the state for national merit semifinalists.

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COMMUNITY Drucker to fill Boca Council seat left vacant by Rodgers’ military leave

By: Dale King When Boca Raton City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Jeremy Rodgers was called to military duty in Qatar a few months ago, the U.S. Navy Reservist hope to continue his municipal service in Boca by attending council meetings via electronic hookup.

The Navy apparently scrubbed that idea.

So, facing a potentially lengthy military leave, one that could last through his council tenure which ends March 31, 2021, Rodgers urged the council to choose a temporary replacement. And he suggested his wife, Amanda, could do the job.

Amanda Rodgers was one of 32 Boca citizens who answered the city’s call when councilmen last week issued a request for potential nominees to take over Rodgers’ council post – Seat C. But when the council put the idea to a vote Tuesday night, Amanda Rodgers got a single vote, but Yvette Drucker, a community volunteer who has served on such panels as the Historical Society and Junior League of Boca Raton, got three votes.

Drucker, who had already announced plans to run for Rodgers’ seat in the March 2021 municipal election, will begin her temporary term the night of Nov. 10 – when the council meets again in full session. She may be sworn in earlier, or at the start of that session.

While the vote was split, council members were unanimous Tuesday night in thanking all 32 people for coming forward to show their willingness to serve the city. Mayor Scott Singer said he was “overwhelmed” at the number of potential nominees.

When the tally for temporary council member was taken, Singer, Andrea O’Rourke and Monica Mayotte select-

ed Drucker as their Number 1 choice. Andy Thomson cast the single ballot for Amanda Rodgers.

The council spent considerable time during Monday’s workshop interviewing the council hopefuls. The gang of 32 included two people who have announced planned runs for Seat C next year when Rodgers’ term expires – Drucker and former Councilwoman and Deputy Mayor Constance Scott, who yielded that seat to Rodgers when she was term-limited in 2015.

As discussion of filling the seat began at Tuesday’s meeting, Thomson suggested keeping Rodgers’ post open until the election. Mayotte and O’Rourke followed by saying citizens deserve a full panel to avoid tie votes, so they wanted the position filled.

In fact, O’Rourke said she knew of a potential applicant who had held back a proposal to the council because he feared it could be killed by a tie vote.

Mayor Singer added: “There is merit for five votes, under the county, state and federal emergencies.” He noted that previous councils had dealt with vacancies in 2001 and 2008, among other years.

When it came to a vote, Mayotte led with Drucker, but also said she backed Brian Stenberg, Pete Martinez and attorney Spencer Siegel.

O’Rourke also opted for Drucker, along with Martinez, Siegel and Kerry Koen, a former fire chief in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

Thomson picked Amanda Rogers, attorney Julie Vianale and Koen.

The mayor did not add any names, saying he was satisfied with the list of nominees on the floor. When it came time to cast his vote, he selected Drucker.

Martine Pierre-Paul Joins Board of Boca Helping Hands Martine Pierre-Paul has just joined Boca Helping Hands Board of Directors. She is a Vice-president, Market Manager for Valley Bank and is the Founder and CEO of The Academy of Modern Etiquette and Leadership, LLC, a modern consultancy coaching children, young adults and professionals on social graces, dining and business protocol.

Pierre-Paul has worked in banking for more than 20 years. She served as VicePresident, Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank Boca Raton, Florida, Vice -President, Senior Branch Manager at PNC Bank Boynton Beach, Florida and Assistant Vice-President, Business Acquisition Manager at Citibank Brooklyn, New York.

Pierre-Paul completed her undergrad-

uate studies at Queens College, City University of New York, and the University of Paris, Nanterre, where she studied Legal Communications and International Relations. She received her Etiquette Trainer certification in 2015. She is also a graduate of Leadership Boca.

M a r t i n e ’s community involvement includes Eat Better Live Better, The Faulk Center for Counseling, National Jewish Health, The American Cancer Society, Saint Ann Church, and the Salvation Army.

“We are so pleased that Martine is joining the board,” said Board President Gary Peters. “She is an outstanding community leader and we will benefit from her extensive experience.”

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Election Day puts Oval Office on FAU Offers New Dermatology NP the line; will decide county, state, Post-Graduate Certificate federal offices By: Dale King The general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will bring a historic near-conclusion to a year that has slammed humanity with protests, rallies, questionable political hackery and other electoral headaches while at the same time, a relentless disease has sickened millions and killed hundreds of thousands in the US alone.

As coronavirus overspread the world with a cloud of health threats and battles over the propriety of mask-wearing, the U.S. has endured intense anticipation of the Nov. 3 Election Day presidential competition seen as one of the most critical, yet fearsome, since the founding fathers crafted the Constitution.

The business world has stalled, schools are opening under a shadow of uncertainty, riots are dismantling many major cities amid hate and hellfire and animosity seems to have sucked away any semblance of interpersonal cooperation, leaving only rudeness and racial uncertainty.

Against this backdrop, voters in Boca Raton and Delray Beach are preparing to join fellow Americans across the nation in casting ballots for offices ranging from local legislative races to the contest over who will govern from the Oval Office in the White House for the coming four years.

All Florida voters will make their choices on a ballot with the presidential race at the top: Donald Trump and Michael Pence in the top slot, then Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris and a few lesser knowns.

Millions nationwide have already cast ballots through early voting which continues through Nov. 1 in Boca and Delray.

And while the competition for residency on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. is the big draw, the Palm Beach County ballot will, in some areas, offer other interesting clashes.

Perhaps the District 5 County Commission seat is one of those intriguing pairings. Democratic incumbent Mary Lou Berger is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. Former State Sen. Maria Sachs (D) is looking to regain a foothold in local politics by going where she has not ventured before, the western suburbs of Boca, Delray and Boynton.

Republican School Board member Karen Brill intended to seek the District 5 seat, but coronavirus has redirected her attention back to the education board. She has said she will remain and complete her School Board term which runs until 2022 and refocus her attention on how COVID-19 has impacted the county’s school kids.

Republican David Shiner, a lawyer with offices on Yamato Road in Boca Raton, has come forward to challenge Sachs, who is not only also a lawyer, but is married to a lawyer.

Among general office holders, long-time Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, a Democrat, is seeking his fifth term as the county’s top cop. Challenging him is Lauro Diaz, a Cuban native and retired PBSO captain.

County Tax Collector Anne Gannon, a forCommunity

mer state rep from the old District 86, is being challenged this year by Frank Ciatto, who is running without party affiliation. He has served as a deputy tax collector.

Joe Abruzzo, a former office holder in both the Florida House and Florida Senate, is back this year seeking the job of county clerk and comptroller formerly held by Sharon Bock. He is being challenged by a write-in candidate, Engracia Bondonese.

Dorothy Jacks is unopposed in her bid for another term as Palm Beach County Property Appraiser.

The run for the Florida Senate in District 29 has some twists and turns. Democratic incumbent Kevin Rader planned to run for re-election but dropped out. Democrat Tina Polsky, former state rep in District 81, defeated former state Rep. Irv Slosberg in the District 29 primary in August. She will face Brian Norton, a Republican, on Nov. 3.

Within the same family, Emily Slosberg, Irv’s daughter, is seeking a third term in her dad’s former House District, 91, where she faces 22-year-old Sayd Hussain, a native of Guyana, an environmental activist and student at Florida Atlantic University.

Among other races: Democrat Kelly Skidmore faces Republican Saulis Banioris in the race for House District 81.

Democrat Omari Hardy is running against Republican Danielle Madsen and Independent candidate Rubin Alexander for the House District 88 race. Hardy defeated incumbent Al Jacquet and three other foes, Cedrick Thomas, Sienna Osta and Philippe Louis Jeune in the Democratic Primary in August.

Incumbent Republican state Rep. Mike Caruso is seeking his second term as the office holder in District 89. He defeated Jim Bonfiglio, a Democrat and former mayor of Ocean Ridge, in 2018. Bonfiglio is back for a second battle for the seat Nov. 3. Caruso, an accountant, succeeded former state Rep. Bill Hager who could not run for re-election in 2018 because he was term limited.

Incumbent Democratic state Sen. Lori Berman in District 31 is being opposed by Tami Donnelly, a Republican.

Three congressional seats cover south Palm Beach and north Broward counties. The incumbents, all liberal Democrats with extensive experience, are facing foes from the GOP: District 20, incumbent Alcee Hastings, has held office since 1993. He will run against Republican Greg Musselwhite on Nov. 3.

District 21, incumbent Lois Frankel, has been a congresswoman since 2017, and was previously mayor of West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2011. She is opposed by Republican Laura Loomer.

District 22, incumbent Ted Deutch, has been in Congress for 10 years. James Pruden, a Republican, will try to unseat the incumbent come November.

Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new “Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate Certificate Program,” to provide nurse practitioners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for specialization in general dermatology to care for patients across the life span.

Nurse practitioners are licensed, independent clinicians who are focused on managing people’s health conditions and preventing disease.

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as advanced registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners often specialize by patient population, including pediatric, adult-gerontological and women’s health. Nurse practitioners may also subspecialize in areas such as dermatology, cardiovascular health and oncology.

“Our new certificate program will prepare masters and doctoral nurse practitioners to acquire foundational core competencies in their population-focus areas,” said Susan Bulfin, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, program director, a professor and doctor of nursing practice (DNP) director of the practice teaching track in FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Most often, nurse practitioner educational preparation includes little dermatology education and training. Therefore, nurse practitioners who desire to specialize in dermatology are left to develop competencies through on-thejob training or in a rare fellowship program.”

Nurse practitioners who complete the FAU Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate Program will acquire the breadth and depth of dermatology specialty knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for the development of entry-level competencies. Focus will be placed on advancing their scientific knowledge in areas such as immunology, dermatopathology and pharmacology. In addition, sequential sessions will prepare nurse practitioners for the assessment, diagnosis, management and monitoring of patients with acute and chronic dermatologic conditions.

On-campus “hands-on” workshops will be held once a semester to develop skills required for skin exams, biopsies, cryotherapy and other common dermatological procedures. The oversight of clinical practicum hours to integrate specialty knowledge and skills will be conducted under the supervision of experienced, certified dermatology nurse practitioners and board-certified dermatologists.

The curriculum comprises a three course series: dermatology essentials (40 hours); dermatology clinical I (40 hours); and dermatology clinical II (60 hours). Online didactic content (140 hours) will focus on dermatology knowledge and skills for acquisition of the nationally published

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Competencies for Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. A total of 480 clinical hours will be required and students will be responsible for identifying and securing qualified clinical sites and preceptors. Program graduates will be encouraged to complete required clinical hours and apply for the national “Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) Examination.”

“Nurse practitioners fill a critical role in the delivery of healthcare, especially as our nation faces physician shortages in primary care and other specialties, including a projected inadequate supply of dermatologists to meet the demand for service,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is at the forefront of providing innovative programs and services to address these gaps. Our latest Dermatology Post-graduate Certificate Program will equip advanced-practice nurses with the tools required to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.”

Criteria for admission into the program requires a minimum MSN GPA of 3.0; participants must be a licensed ARNP in good standing with post master’s ANCC or AANP certification; a master’s nurse practitioner student from accredited family, adult or pediatric concentrations, enrolled within the last semester before graduation; and two letters of recommendation from healthcare colleagues or supervisors.

The lead program faculty member is Margaret Bobonich, DNP, FNP-C, DCNP, FAANP, a nationally recognized expert in dermatology care, author and instructor.

The three series program begins on Jan. 9, 2021 and runs through Dec. 4, 2021.

The total cost of the program is $14,000 and the application deadline is Dec. 15. For more information, call 561-297-1109, email nurderm@health.fau.edu or visit https:// nursing.fau.edu/derm.

Dermatological conditions include atopic dermatitis, hair loss, acne, psoriasis, rosacea and skin cancer. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the two most common types of skin cancer — basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas — are highly curable, but can be disfiguring and costly to treat.

Melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous and causes the most deaths. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Some people are at higher risk of skin cancer than others, but anyone can get it.

Created in 1965, the role of nurse practitioner has been steadily evolving. Nurse practitioners typically require at least a master’s degree to practice, and a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is rapidly becoming the preferred level of preparation in this field.

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The Residents of Delray Beach Deserve Leadership, Answers to Their Water Woes The City of Delray Beach has found itself facing a disaster over its provision of the most basic of services — clean drinking water.

An investigation found that pipes carrying reclaimed or toilet water were cross-connected to drinking water pipes in late 2018, causing several residents along the barrier island to become sick.

Compounding the matter, a separate investigation by the state Department of Health found that one of the city’s water tanks had not been cleaned in 38 years, although state regulations mandate such cleaning be done at least every five years. The investigators also found that two other wells had not been cleaned within the required five-year period.

Neither investigation resulted in anyone being held accountable for any misconduct.

The Palm Beach County’s Inspector General John Carey will launch his own probe of the department. In a Sept. 21 letter to interim City Manager Jennifer Alvarez, Carey said his investigators will comb through records, policies and interviews related to the city’s water utilities program, to determine whether the workers did their jobs correctly and if city leaders were truthful about the crisis.

Several residents between the Intracoastal Waterway and State Road A1A complained of foultasting, discolored water and an investigation determined that large accumulations of silt, sediment and other debris were in the water distribution system. The city over-chlorinated the water wells without telling the residents, former City Manager George Gretsas wrote in a 12-page memo to Carey. The city started using partly treated wastewater,

meant solely for lawn watering, washing cars and in fountains and ponds in 2005. But it appears there was little to no oversight since.

“The toilet always looks like the last person didn’t flush…..NO WAY would I drink Delray’s water!” one resident wrote in a social media post.

No one in authority can explain exactly what happened except to opine that a private contractor, over a period of more than a decade, may have cut corners. City officials also said that some of the pipelines are missing backflows preventer, which prevents sewer water from backing up into the public drinking water lines.

“To add to the problem, there are no records of when and where any of these backflow preventers were installed, let alone maintained,” Gretsas wrote. “…It is a disgrace truthfully, it’s something that should never happen.”

What is crystal clear in this murky mess is that city officials utterly failed to safeguard the health and welfare of their residents.

City leaders addressed the residents’ concerns by dodging and obfuscating.

Instead of correcting the issues when they were made aware of them, city leaders lied to the public to cover up their negligence and are continuing to do so. City officials maintain their water is safe to drink, despite reports from state inspectors.

Gretsas, who was suspended in July for harassment and bullying, accused Mayor Shelly Petrolia of trying to get him to lie about her knowledge of the water contamination debacle. Gretsas maintains that while Petrolia claims she first learned of the water woes in February, former City Manag-

er Mark Lauzier alerted city commissioners of the problem in December 2018.

A Feb. 4 text message from Petrolia to Gretsas reads: “Whatever goes out, needs to include information that doesn’t implicate this administration. It’s news to all of us. That didn’t happen on our watch. We are going to be creamed otherwise.”

Gretsas said initially, he had no reason to challenge Petrolia’s assertion that the water woes were news to her or that it did not happen on her watch.

However, he said, he later “discovered she was not being truthful.”

“So there are two lies in that one text,” Gretsas told The Palm Beach Post. “Clearly, it happened on her watch (she was in office) and she knew about it 14 months earlier.”

Petrolia admitted that her choice of words may not be the best. She also noted that city commissioners are prevented from meddling in the dayto-day operations of the city. Yet, anyone who is familiar with the operations of Delray Beach, know that Mayor Petrolia “runs her city.” There is hardly a decision made in City Hall that the mayor does not have a hand in, especially when it could impact commerce.

As she did at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when she was slow to exhibiting leadership, Mayor Petrolia again, was quick to abdicate all powers to Gretsas.

As late as last month, Aug. 2, Petrolia, who does not “interfere with day to day operations,” fired off an email to Alvarez directing her to clean up the public relations nightmare.

“We need a memo sent out to everyone on

the City’s email list and social media announcement that states clearly and succinctly, our water is safe to drink,” Petrolia wrote. “The message on our website is not sufficient.

The message should being (sic) by addressing the “rumor” going around and that our water is safe to drink and tested daily and continues to meet or exceed our state health standards.”

Twelve minutes later, Alvarez sent an email to City Attorney Lynn Gelin: “I need to discuss with you. She keeps giving me directives.”

While several city officials, residents and employees told me they want to ask for the mayor’s removal from office but are afraid of retribution, one state official did not mince his words.

“The same corrupt politician that called me a liar, gave herself a 300 percent pay hike them took $421,000 away from cops has now been placed under investigation by her own city commission,” State Representative Mike Caruso wrote in a social media post. “What’s worse, this is the same politician who, texts show, forced a city employee to lie to the public about water safety.”

He went on to say that “Politicians who serve themselves and fail their citizens should be removed from office. This is the latest example. As your State Representative, I will call on out State Attorney and Attorney General to being transparency and accountability back tour local governments.”

I agree with Rep. Caruso. Something really bad happened to the people of Delray Beach. Mayor Petrolia and her minions failed the residents of Delray Beach and no one has accepted responsibility. Surely someone needs to be held accountable.

FAITH Robert J. Tamasy

Graduating from the school of failure Often we see a prominent corporate leader, business executive or entrepreneur described as “the great success story.” We are regaled by accounts of how they achieved success, as examples of how we too can experience high levels of achievement if we emulate them. But have you ever heard of anyone described as “the great failure story”?

In reality, success can come in many ways, some even not of our own making. Hard work, dedication and determination can bring success – but not for everyone. Sometimes success is a product of sheer luck of good fortune (if you believe in those). Or being at the right place at the right time. Timing, as they say, is everything. Some people find success once, and spend the rest of their lives trying in vain to find it again.

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bad decisions; unwillingness to put in the necessary energy and effort; lack of proper planning; failing to persevere long enough to attain our goals; ignorance, or even foolishness.

Because the factors of failure are much easier to recognize, failure can prove to be a pathway to success if only we are willing to learn from it. It was British statesman Winston Churchill who observed, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” Pro basketball superstar Michael Jordan said, “I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”

Denis Waitley, a motivational speaker, consultant and author, offered this perspective: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying noth-

ing, doing nothing, and being nothing.”

One of the refreshing distinctives of the Bible is its candid, unvarnished presentation of the memorable failures of key individuals, starting with Adam and Eve, but continuing with people like Noah; Jacob, the father of the nation of Israel; Samson; King David and his son, Solomon; and many of Jesus’ disciples.

The apostle Peter, one of Christ’s closest followers, is perhaps the foremost example of someone finding success despite repeated failures. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me,” to which headstrong Peter replied, “”Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will” (Matthew 26:31-35).

Despite his bold, impetuous oath, we read that Peter indeed denied Christ, not once but three times, as the Lord had predicted. After the third denial, we

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are told, “The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter…. And he went outside and wept bitterly” (Luke 22:54-62).

Happily, the story does not end there. In John 21:1-19, we see an account of Christ restoring Peter, forgiving his betrayal. Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” After each time the disciple responds in the affirmative, He told him, “Feed my lambs…. Feed my sheep.” What an incredible account of failure – and forgiveness. From there we know Peter went on to be one of the leaders of the early Church, and two of his letters appear in the New Testament.

Are you struggling, or recovering from failure?

Vocationally – or spiritually? Remember, failure is not fatal. It can prove to be a wonderful teacher, merely a detour on the path to success.

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COLUMNISTS ROBERT’S COMMUNITY REPORT

Rick Boxx

Shining Like Stars in the Marketplace

Robert Weinroth

FPL and Palm Beach County Partner to Deploy Broadband to Address the Digital Divide

A big thank you to our corporate partner, FPL, for supporting the county’s broadband initiative (made more urgent by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and commerce).

At today’s meeting, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a donation agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, providing 1,000 utility poles for usage within the School Board COVID Broadband Project.

Palm Beach County has an Interlocal Agreement with the School District for antenna placement on School Board communications towers to support virtual (distance) learning.

This “Digital Divide Donation” will be used to provide Internet access to “gaps” in Palm Beach County where WiFi is not currently available.

FPL has graciously donated 1,000 wooden poles to facilitate the School Board’s objectives related to students’ off-campus learning (during the pandemic and beyond). Speaking on behalf

of the County, Commissioner Weinroth noted, “It is gratifying to see the county, school board and business community to collaborate in a way that will benefit our residents during the pandemic and into the future as we enhance the broadband network throughout Palm Beach County.”

The “digital divide” is the disparity created between those who have access to computers and the Internet, and those who lack access.

This disparity has been made more glaring as the pandemic has forced many within our community to rely on broadband access to continue working, virtually, and students (at all educational levels) who lack the ability to continue their studies.

A lack of access during the COVID-19 outbreak has posed a significant threat to the health of our most vulnerable residents. Residents within our most disconnected neighborhoods must overcome severe handicaps to maintain connectivity to learn and live within our community.

A question I often hear when speaking about faith in the workplace comes from people who are not CEOs, those who are not the top decision-making executives in their companies. Many of them can readily understand how a CEO can affect change within an organization, but those who are not CEOs doubt their own ability to bring about change where they work, especially in terms of faith and spiritually based values.

This kind of thinking, while understandable, is unfortunate because it can undermine the potential for genuine, positive change.

From my own experience, and in consulting with people in many kinds of businesses and organizations, I have discovered there are unlimited opportunities of all people to make a difference.

A question that naturally arises from such a statement is, “How can we make that difference?” I think the best place to start is by considering two similar passages from the Scriptures, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. Both talk about people of faith “shining like stars” in their surroundings.

In the prophetic book of Daniel, it tells about “a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.” But then it declares, “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever” (Daniel 12:1-3).

The other passage, the second chapter of Philippians, reminds us, “it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Clearly, it states wherever we go and whatever we do – even in the workplace – God can use us to accomplish His plans.

Then we are instructed, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may be-

come blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky” (Philippians 2:13-15).

We live and work in turbulent times; at times things seem dark and disheartening.

“Where is God in this?” we might wonder. It is at times like these, however, that we have the opportunity to do as the Scriptures say, to “shine like stars in the sky” to illuminate the oppressive darkness.

Think of it this way: In a large, well-lit room, a lightbulb of low wattage or a candle seems to make very little difference in how bright the area appears. However, when the lights are turned off and all other sources of illumination have been eliminated, that small lightbulb or candle suddenly seems to shine brightly, drawing us to it. In a similar way, if we find ourselves working in spiritually dark environments, we can ask God to provide ways where we can “shine like stars” and make a difference far beyond anything we could imagine.

Author C.S. Lewis wrote, “I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” That is a profound statement, and we should pray as ambassadors for Jesus Christ in the marketplace, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:20, that as others observe our lives and hear us tell about what we believe and why, that they also will be able to see Him. It is important to remember that God’s ways are unconventional. When we embrace His ways, and model them in the places where we work, our actions stand out to others. As the Lord works in us and through us, often in unexpected ways, they will see a difference. Over time, He will give us the opportunity to reveal Jesus Christ, “the light of the world” (John 9:5) to those around us.

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Former Spanish River Community High School Principal Recants On A Statement He Made Last Year

By: Brianna Smith Words hold meaning and this was especially apparent for the families and students who are part of Spanish River Community High School. When, in a 2018 email to a parent, William Latson, the school’s former principal could not confirm the reality of the Holocaust’s existence.

Latson’s choice of words, among other things, led him to be fired in July of 2019. But when he realized the impact of his words on the Boca Raton community, he decided to do the right thing and make amends to the public for his insensitive remark.

“I apologize to the Palm Beach County community, the school board, the school administration, the parents, students, teachers of Palm Beach County, the Jewish community and everyone offended or hurt by my mistake,” Latson said.

He wanted the public and the community to be sure of the amount of ed-

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ucation on the Holocaust the school district puts into to teaching the students and that he is not a denier of the Holocaust.

“I am not a Holocaust denier,” Latson went on to say. “I have never been a Holocaust denier. I am sorry that my comments caused people to think that,” Latson said on his YouTube video.

Latson was fired for not following the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and achieving malpractice. Yet, Robert Cohen, Administrative Law Judge did not file this reasoning as a termination because it “did not rise to the level of just cause,” Burke said.

At the beginning of this month, school board members gathered in to take a vote on reinstating Latson and the vote was in favor of his return at 4-3.

However, school board Chairman, Frank Barbieri renounced his initial decision.

The school board will make a decision at next week’s meeting on the return of Latson to the Palm Beach County School Board.

PBA Student Documentary Nominated for Emmy The student-directed “Four Families in Mafraq” documentary, which follows the stories of four Syrian refugee families living in Jordan, has been nominated for a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award.

The film has won eight other awards, including a gold Telly. Its most recent nomination is in the Documentary – Topical category of the 44th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards. Other nominees include television stations and professional production companies.

Sarah Roulette films supplementary footage for the “Four Families” documentary on a trip to Jordan.Student director Tim DeMoss ‘20, epilogue director Sarah Roulette ‘20 and their professor, Israel Balderas, shot the film while embedded with University students and faculty on two humanitarian relief trips. DeMoss now teaches photo and film to high school at The King’s Academy, a private Christian school in West Palm Beach, with fellow Palm Beach Atlan-

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tic alumnus Austin Parenti ‘18.

Due to COVID-19, the awards will be announced at a virtual ceremony live-stream Dec. 12 on the regional chapter’s website.

The film’s other awards include: - T h e Te l ly Awards, Gold Award, Non-Broadcast Student Category (2020) - Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, Best International Feature Student Film (2019) - U.S. International Film and Video Festival, Outstanding Creative Excellence Award (2019) - Great Lakes International Film Festival, Documentary and Religion Short Official Selection (2019) (two

nominations) - Communicator Awards, Award of Excellence, Student Online Video (2020) - Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (College), Public Affairs First Place (2020) - Av a D i g i t a l Aw a r d s, P l a t i num, Long-For m Video (2020)

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MNM Theatre Co. to film musical before Boca audience, then stream it online through Dec. 31 By: Dale King If you’re a theatre fan despondent over the coronavirus-forced dearth of live stage productions from Boca to Broadway and beyond, the MNM Theater Company has something that may fill the void.

The company’s producing artistic director and CEO Marcie Gorman along with director Jonathan Van Dyke have come up with an innovative way to produce a show that puts live actors in front of a small, limited audience.

The performance will be filmed in a specially sanitized and socially distanced warehouse/studio, then will be posted online where it can be seen from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31.

Gorman and Van Dyke chose the Maltby and Shire musical, Closer Than Ever, for its solo performance of 2020.

“Since we haven’t been together for a long time, we knew it was time to beCloser Than Ever,” Gorman said.

“Just the name of this show seemed to be a perfect fit for these times -so many of us are still so far apart and yet in many ways,Closer Than Ever.”??”Jonathan has developed a safe and incredibly creative way to present it to audiences,” she continued. “I’m excited about this on so many levels, not

the least of which is to provide work for our actors and technical people, most of whom haven’t worked for months, and are so looking forward to once again ‘making theater.’”

Closer Than Everwill be filmed at MNM’s Boca Raton warehouse/studio, which will be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Maximum safety precautions will be observed from the start of rehearsals through the final performance.

A very small invited audience will be present at one taping, where everyone will have his or her temperature taken.

Audience members will also be proper-

ly socially distanced, and each person must be part of the show participants’ ‘bubble’.

Closer Than Everis an exploration of everyday struggles in the “modern world.” Topics range from unrequited adoration to aging. Each song is a unique story told by a new character, taking audiences into the minds of the individuals facing these completely relatable challenges.

Lyricists Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shirebased many of their songs on real-life experiences of their friends, or stories told to them. The show won the

Outer Critics Circle Award for Best OffBroadway Musical.

Performers include many show folks known around Boca, among them, Aaron Bower,Johnbarry Green and Carbonell Award-winnersShelley Keelor andElijah Word. All have performed in previous shows with MNM. The tech crew, also all MNM alumni, includes Eric Alsfordas musical director, Emily Taralloas the choreographer, lighting designerClifford Michael Spulock, sound designer Mike Kelly, scenic designerCindy Taylor and set DesignerJordan Armstrong.

Closer Than Everwill begin streaming onNov. 27 and will be available On Demand throughDec. 31on Music Theatre International’s (MTI) streaming platform www.ShowTix4U.comvia MNM Theatre Company’s websitewww. mnmtheatre.orgor on the company’s Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/mnmtheatrecompany.

Tickets are available athttps://www. mnmtheatre.org/and/or?www.facebook. com/mnmtheatrecompany. The direct ticketing link is: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/closerthanever Once tickets ($20 each) are purchased, patrons will receive a link to view the production. The link will be active for 48 hours from the first click.

Souls to the Polls Event Encourages Voter Participation

By: C. Ron Allen While COVID-19 may have altered local “Souls to the Polls” tradition, several churches, fraternities and sororities in South Palm Beach County provided rides for church members and others in the community to polling places for early voting on Sunday.

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At the Ezell Hester Community Center in Boynton Beach, attendees listened to gospel entertainment and ate free food in the front of the Center while voters entered the building through a rear door to cast their ballots in the gymnasium.

“Our forefathers paid a high price for us to be able to do this (vote),” said Tim Wright, who said he voted by mail but attended the event to show support. “As Christians, it is our civic responsibility to encourage people to do this.”

For previous elections, congregants would caravan to polling sites after their Sunday services. This year, organizers

used 15-passenger vans to transport voters to the polls upon request.

Members of several fraternities and sororities were on hand to encourage voters and provide moral support.

Clarence M. Va u g h n a n d h i s brothers from the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity were on hand to help support the early voting initiative.

“People need to what’s happening in their community,” the Boca Raton resident said. “They are not engaged in what’s happening and the government is not addressing their needs.”

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Beach County aimed at increasing turnout of Black voters.

The event was sponsored by Faith in Florida and Equal Ground Education Fund, an Orlando-based nonpartisan, nonprofit working to mobilize faithbased and community organizations to encourage Blacks to cast their ballots during early voting in Florida.

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Boca West Country Club Named Elite Distinguished Club

Boca West Country Club, one of South Florida’s top private clubs, announced today that it has been awarded for the eighth year the prestigious Distinguished Club award with a special “elite designation,” as determined by the

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annual Distinguished Clubs award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

The methodology includes committee nomination; a site visit with Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club, as well as department heads throughout the Club; a formulaic audit based on compiled site-visit data; a confidential evaluation report; awards and recognition; and yearly verification.

“We’d like to congratulate Boca West Country Club for earning Distinguished Club status,” said John Fornaro, Publisher of BoardRoom magazine, “Special recognition also goes out to Matthew Linderman, the President & COO, as well as the club’s board of directors, its department heads, and entire staff for their efforts in providing an excellent member experience.”

Boca West has been a Distinguished Club recipient each year since 2013.

“The team at Boca West is so honored to be the recipient, once again, of this prestigious designation,” said Mr. Linderman. “At Boca West, every member of our team strives to present our members with the best experience and service. We are proud to be recognized for these efforts.”

Mitch Albom is Virtual FAU/Palm Beach Book Festival Event Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the Palm Beach Book Festival will present Mitch Albom in an online presentation to discuss his book “Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake and the Making of a Family.” This Zoom webinar will take place on Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

To register, visit fauf.fau.edu/pbbf-albom/. Tickets are $10. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit student scholarships in the college and Osher Lifelong Learning in Fort Lauderdale. To purchase the book, visit https://www.bkstr.com/faustore/product/chika-964232-1.

Albom, an internationally renowned best-selling author, columnist, radio host and philanthropist, is an inspiration around the world. His books, including the New

York Times bestseller “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet In Heaven,” have sold more than 39 million copies and have been translated into more than 45 languages. During this virtual presentation, Lois Cahall, international bestselling author and founder of the Palm Beach Book Festival, will talk to Albom about a series of life-changing events that lead to the writing of his newest and most personal book “Finding Chika.” The book marks his return to nonfiction for the first time in more than a decade as a memoir that celebrates Chika, a courageous young Haitian orphan whose life would forever change his heart.

For more information about Palm Beach Book Festival events at FAU, visit fau.edu/bookfestival.

Hearing on decision to fire Delray city manager moved to Nov. 20 By: Dale King Suspended Delray Beach City Manager George Gretsas has retained new counsel, forcing a postponement of about a month for the hearing at which he will present his side of the case. The City Commission is seeking to fire him.

A 38-page report prepared by the city’s internal auditor, Julia Davidyan, alleges that Gretsas, who had worked for the city barely six months when he was suspended on June 24, purportedly violated statutes and local policies in the course of performing his work for the city.

The hearing, which will be conducted in the manner of a trial, was originally scheduled for Oct. 23. City spokesman Gina Carter said in a recent email: “The morning of Oct. 21, the city attorney was notified that Mr. Gretsas had retained new counsel. At that time, they also requested thehearingbe postponed. The afternoon of the 21,stthe [City] Commission held a special meeting and voted to set the new date of Nov. 20th. As of the end of business Oct. 23, Mr. Gretsas’s status was changed to suspended without pay.”

Prior to Oct. 23, Gretsas had been receiving his annual salary of $265,000, along with a fringe-benefit package worth more than $50,000.

The latest set of charges against Gretsas differ from those that resulted in his suspension at a special City Commission meeting June 24. During the June session, it was alleged that he had bullied and harassed several city employees, including then-Assistant City Manager Suzanne Fisher, resulting in her going on medical leave May 15.

She has since resigned.

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5-0 that Gretsas allegedly engaged in “instances of misconduct” that warranted his firing. But in the process, the five city leaders decided not to include the charges of “bullying and retaliation” that were brought against him at the June 24 meeting.

The charges from the August meeting were from the Davidyan report, and included a claim that Gregsas had a server installed in his office that was not part of the city’s computer system and could not print out files such as those that might be required to meet the filing of an FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request.

The internal auditor’s report also said that Gretsas had hired two workers that he knew from his previous job as city manager in Homestead. The report also said he paid those employees wages higher than those set by Delray municipal standards.

Following the Nov. 20 hearing, commissioners can either fire Gretsas, with or without cause, or reinstate him. Another option is to direct the city’s staff to negotiate a severance agreement.

The wording of Gretsas’ contract with the city required him to have two hearings before ruling on the accusations against him – each hearing at least 60 days apart. One was needed to outline the accusations; the second, to hear Gretsas’ side of the case.

In documents previously sent to city officials, the suspended city manager said he has done nothing wrong but is being punished for pointing out alleged problems with the city’s water supply.

Gretsas was hired as city manager in January 2020 to replace Mark Lauzier, who was fired on March 19, 2019. An interim city manager was appointed to fill in during the period city officials were searching for a replacement.

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Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida

Democratic nominee Joe Biden winner of Florida has won every presiholds a slight edge over U.S. President dential race since 1996, and the Sunshine Donald Trump among likely Florida vot- State may again be the key.

“With less than 3 percent undeciders, according to the final presidential survey before Election Day by the Flori- ed, the election in Florida is going to be da Atlantic University Business and Eco- less about persuasion and far more about turnout,” he said. “With Joe Biden holdnomics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

Biden leads Trump 50 percent to ing a 12-point lead among Floridians 48 percent, with 2.5 percent of respon- who have already voted, Donald Trump dents undecided and 6 percent saying will need a strong turnout this week and on Election Day to they could change carry Florida.” their minds. The As for constimargin of error is As it was in previous polls, the economy tutional amend+/- 3.1 percentage ments on the points. was the most important issue among Florida ballot, reThe for mer respondents (37 percent), followed by spondents in the U.S. vice president latest poll favor led Trump 51 perthe coronavirus (23 percent) Amendment 2, cent to 47 percent with 62 percent in FAU’s most resaying they supcent poll, released on Oct. 13, after Trump pulled even with port raising the minimum wage gradually from $10 an hour to $15 an hour in Biden in September.

In this latest poll, respondents were the next six years. Thirty percent were split on the winner of the second and opposed and 8 percent undecided.

On Amendment 3, which would allast presidential debate, with each candidate earning 44 percent of the respons- low all registered voters to vote in all primaries, 58 percent are in support, while es.

Biden enjoys an edge among his 29 percent oppose and 13 percent unbase, with 98 percent of respondents decided.

Meanwhile, Trump’s approval rating who always vote Democrat saying they will vote for him, compared to 93 per- was 45 percent, compared with 44 percent who always vote Republican pre- cent in the Oct. 13 poll, while his disapproval rating dropped to 50 percent ferring Trump.

As it was in previous polls, the from 51 percent.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval economy was the most important issue among respondents (37 percent), fol- rating fell to 42 percent from 43 percent lowed by the coronavirus (23 percent) in the earlier October poll, while his disapproval rating dropped to 46 percent and then healthcare (19 percent).

Those who said the economy is most from 48 percent.

The survey of 937 likely Florida votimportant are siding with Trump, 80 percent to 16 percent, while those who cited ers was conducted Oct. 24-25. It is imthe coronavirus are breaking for Biden, portant to remember that subsets carry with them higher margins of error, 82 percent to 14 percent.

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Boca Raton Resort Offers New “Oceanside Edu-cation” Spaces for Children amidst COVID-19 days indoors, something we are not used to doing,” Baraton’s team said. “The Oceanside Edu-cation program offers families the best of both worlds. A vacation at the Boca Resort while continuing their education, and the opportunity to enjoy enriching extracurriculars that

By: Megan Mandatta The Boca Raton Resort & Club debuted their Oceanside Edu-cation program on Oct. 5. This program aids socially distanced learning for young children during family vacation times in the form of “zones”.

The newly unveiled zones include, the Tutor Zone, the Heads Down Zone, the Lounge Zone, the Invisible Zone, and the Rocker Zone. The Oceanside Education package comes equipped with a creative spin on classic school lunches, with an offer for parents to stock their room with snacks prior to their arrival.

“With the launch of Oceanside Education, our goal is to provide a learning experience that’s enjoyable for kids and as easy as possible for parents so they can relax knowing their children are safe and productive in an enriching environment,” noted Christophe Baraton, General Manager of Boca Beach Club.

The Tutor Zone is an area “created for collaboration” with access to power outlets for computers and table heights accessible to children and parents alike.

The Heads Down Zone is “an area dedicated to productivity” including Bluetooth speaker, power outlets and whiteboards. The Lounge Zone is a relaxation room that includes a television that can

“With the launch of Oceanside Edu-cation, our goal is to provide a learning experience that’s enjoyable for kids.”

be used as a monitor for gaming and a couch. The Invisible Zone is dedicated to yoga, stretching, and breathing breaks The Rocker Zone is a space equipped with a rocking chair for more winding down time.

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Owls’ assistant coach Steve Grotowski, a former Olympian, claimed ninth place on the men’s bracket alongside Mike DiPierro.

FAU closed the 2020 season 10th in the DiG Magazine Poll and 12th in the AVCA Poll, its highest ranks ever. It hopes to build off that momentum this spring.

“I truly believe this upcoming season will be the best that FAU beach volleyball has seen,” Morris said. “This is the most talented, dedicated and bonded team I have been a part of at FAU, and I know we have something special.”

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South Region Allto earn postseaTournament honson SSC awards. ors each year of Bottenfield was her career, as well a n A l l - C o n f e ras earned an Allence first team honoree in both 2017 and 2018 while Tournament award at NCAA Nationals helping lead the ‘Fish to a 118-18 over- in 2015. Bottenfield also excelled in the all record during her four years. Two classroom as she was named a CoSIDA of those four years included trips to Academic All-District honoree in 2016 the NCAA tournament, with PBA mak- and 2017, including a CoSIDA Academing the national championship match ic All-American award in 2017.

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Statistically, Bottenfield was known Coach of the Decade accolades went for stuffing box scores, leading NCAA to the University of Tampa’s Berkley DII in triple-doubles in 2015 and 2017. Whaley and Chris Catanach. All-Decade She finished her career with a total of voting took place among the league’s 1,249 kills, 1,451 digs and 1,463 assists administrators and volleyball coaches. and became just the seventh player in The 2010-19 SSC All-Decade honors NCAA DII to reach 1,000 kills, 1,000 include eight AVCA First Team Alldigs and 1,000 assists in their career Americans, seven SSC Player of the since 2003. Bottenfield sits second in Year winners, four national champikills, fifth in assists and fifth in digs ons, and two SSC Female Athletes of in PBA’s NCAA DII-era record book. the Year.

A few Florida Atlantic University beach volleyball players competed against the nation’s best this past weekend, including bringing home a runner-up finish.

Over 40 of the country’s top women’s teams, including four pairs from FAU, traveled to Clearwater Beach, Florida for the AVP America Open Beach Nationals. The tournament took place Oct. 2325 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort.

Erica Brok and Mackenzie Morris, FAU’s winningest team ever, dispatched numerous professionals en route to a second-place finish. Lily Richman and Maylin Bouffard upset the fifth-seeded team of Brittany Tiegs and Victoria Dennis to finish ninth. Kenley Adams and Courtney Moon tied for 17th with another FAU team: Kaila Dorish and Jillenne Cangelosi.

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Men’s Virility Restored in Clinical Trial; 275% More Blood Flow in 5 Minutes A newly improved version of America’s best-selling male performance enhancer gives 70-year-old men the ability and stamina they enjoyed in their 30’s.

America’s best-selling sexual performance enhancer just got a lot better.

It’s the latest breakthrough for nitric oxide – the molecule that makes E.D. woes fade and restores virility when it counts the most.

Nitric oxide won the Nobel Prize in 1998.

It’s why “the little blue pill” works. More than 200,000 studies confirm it’s the key to superior sexual performance.

And this new discovery increases nitric oxide availability resulting in even quicker, stronger and longer-lasting performance.

One double-blind, placebo-controlled study (the “gold-standard” of research) involved a group of 70-year-old-men.

They didn’t exercise. They didn’t eat healthy.

And researchers reported their “nitric oxide availability was almost totally compromised,” resulting in blood flow less than HALF of a man in peak sexual health.

But only five minutes after the first dose their blood flow increased 275%, back to levels of a perfectly healthy 31-year-old man!

“It’s amazing,” remarks nitric oxide expert Dr. Al Sears. “That’s like giving 70-year-old men the sexual power of 30-year-olds.”

WHY SO MUCH EXCITEMENT? Despite the billions men spend annually on older nitric oxide therapies, there’s one wellknown problem with them.

They don’t always work.

A very distinguished and awarded doctor practicing at a prestigious Massachusetts hospital who has studied Nitric Oxide for over 43 years states a “deficiency of bioactive nitric oxide… leads to impaired endotheliumdependent vasorelaxation.”

In plain English, these older products may increase levels of nitric oxide. But that’s only half the battle. If it’s not bioactively available then your body can’t absorb it to produce an erection.

Experts simply call it the nitric oxide “glitch.” And until now, there’s never been a solution.

NEXT GENERATION NITRIC OXIDE FORMULA FLYING OFF SHELVES Upon further research, America’s No. 1 men’s health expert Dr. Al Sears discovered certain nutrients fix this “glitch” resulting in 275% better blood flow.

He’s combined those nutrients with proven nitric oxide boosters in a new formula called Primal Max Red. In clinical trials, 5,000 mg is required for satisfying sexual performance.

Primal Max Red contains a bigger, 9,000 mg per serving dose. It’s become so popular, he’s having trouble keeping it in stock.

Dr. Sears is the author of more than 500 scientific papers. Thousands of people listened to him speak at the recent Palm Beach Health & Wellness Festival featuring Dr. Oz. NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath recently visited his clinic, the Sears Institute for AntiAging Medicine.

Primal Max Red has only been available for a few months — but everyone who takes it reports a big difference. “I have the energy to have sex three times in one day, WOW! That has not happened in years. Oh, by the way I am 62,” says Jonathan K. from Birmingham, AL.

A new discovery that increases nitric oxide availability was recently proven in a clinical trial to boost blood flow 275%

these increased levels lasted up to 12 hours.

“I measured my nitric oxide levels, you can buy a test kit from Amazon,” reports 48-yearold Jeff O. “Monday night I showed depleted.”

Then he used ingredients in Primal Max Red and, “The results were off the charts. I first woke around 3 a.m. on Tuesday very excited.

My nitric oxide levels measured at the top end of the range.”

HOW IT WORKS

FREE BONUS TESTOSTERONE BOOSTER

Loss of erection power starts with your blood vessels. Specifically, the inside layer called the endothelium where nitric oxide is made.

Every order also gets Dr. Sears testosterone boosting formula Primal Max Black for free.

The problem is various factors THICKEN your blood vessels as you age. This blocks availability causing the nitric oxide “glitch.”

The result is difficulty in getting and sustaining a healthy erection.

How bad is the problem?

Researcher shows the typical 40-year-old man absorbs 50% less nitric oxide. At 50, that drops to 25%. And once you pass 60 just a measly 15% gets through.

To make matters worse, nitric oxide levels start declining in your 30’s. And by 70, nitric oxide production is down an alarming 75%.

Primal Max Red is the first formula to tackle both problems. Combining powerful nitric oxide boosters and a proven delivery mechanism that defeats the nitric oxide “glitch” resulting in 275% better blood flow.

There’s not enough space here to fully explain how it works, so Dr. Sears will send anyone who orders Primal Max Red a free special report that explains everything.

MORE CLINICAL RESULTS Nutrients in Primal Max Red have logged impressive results.

In a Journal of Applied Physiology study, one resulted in a 30 times MORE nitric oxide. And

“If you want passionate ‘rip your clothes off’ sex you had in your younger days, you need nitric oxide to get your erection going.

And testosterone for energy and drive,” says Dr. Sears. “You get both with Primal Max Red and Primal Max Black.”

HOW TO GET PRIMAL MAX To secure free bottles of Primal Max Black and get the hot, new Primal Max Red formula, buyers should contact the Sears Health Hotline at 1-800-609-6260 within the next 48 hours.

“It’s not available in drug stores yet,” says Dr. Sears. “The Hotline allows us to ship directly to the customer.”

Dr. Sears feels so strongly about Primal Max, all orders are backed by a 100% moneyback guarantee. “Just send me back the bottle and any unused product within 90 days from purchase date, and I’ll send you all your money back,” he says.

The Hotline will be open for the next 48 hours. After that, the phone number will be shut down to allow them to restock. Call 1-800-609-6260 to secure your limited supply of Primal Max Red and free bottles of Primal Max Black. You don’t need a prescription, and those who call in the first 24 hours qualify for a significant discount. Use Promo Code NP1020PMAX248 when you call in. Lines are frequently busy, but all calls will be answered.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. RESULTS MAY VARY

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