The Boca Raton Tribune ED 503 by The Boca Raton Tribune

The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r

East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerﬁeld Beach, FL

Number 503 • Year XI

March 12 - March 18, 2021

COMMUNITY

SPORTS

see page 3

see page 4

see page 5

see page 8

see page 14

Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Principal named Principal of the Year

FAU’s Jeffrey Huber Elevated to College of Fellows Within the American Institute of Architects

Boca Raton Airport to be the First Airport to Install New FAA Approved LED Rotating Beacon

Lynn Announces a Virtual Graduation for the Classes of 2020 and 2021

Mayotte, Drucker win Boca Council seats; charter amendments approved By: Dale King Boca Raton’s electorate on Tuesday made more changes to the City Charter than it did to the makeup of the city’s legislative body, according to results of the 2021 municipal election. Voters returned incumbent Monica Mayotte to Seat D on the Boca Raton City Council and also gave Yvette Drucker her ﬁrst electoral victory for Seat C. Drucker was appointed in November to serve temporarily in place of Jeremy Rodgers. Continued on Page 3

A Look Into The Owls Spring Football Preparation For The Fall ‘21 Season

Junior League Tackles Plight of Working Poor with “Little Black Dress” The Junior League of Boca Raton will launch the second annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), a week long awareness campaign, March 8th-12th, to raise funds to help underserved women and children in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Junior League members that participate in Little Black Dress will wear the same black dress or outfit for five consecutive days to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to resources. By wearing the same black dress or outfit, it symbolizes the somber situation and struggles that many members of our community face on a daily basis. Members will post to their social media channels pictured in the dress. Donations will go to support the programs and mission of the JLBR, including Feeding our Community, Self-Esteem Programs and the Diaper Bank. Continued on Page 9

The Boca Raton Tribune Your Closest Neighbor

YOUR CLOSEST NEIGHBOR.

2 - Edition 503 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL

The Boca Raton Tribune

Quote of the Week:

PAGE TWO Graphic Designer Maheli Jardim

Marketing

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will recieve the inheritance as your reward.” Colossians 3:23-24

Boca Beat

Andre Heizer Alex Peña

Video Andre Freitas

Mail Subscription subscription@bocaratontribune.com

Advertising Information sales@bocaratontribune.com

Mailing Address P.O. Box 970593 Boca Raton, FL 33497

Oﬃce Address 240 West Palmetto Park Road Suite 320 Boca Raton, FL 33432 business@bocaratontribune.com www.bocaratontribune.com

General Information Phone: 561-536-5443 Email: frontdesk@bocaratontribune.com

Community Papers of Florida The friendly community where friends do business with neighbors.

West Boca Chamber of Commerce Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Independent Free Papers of America Paper Chain

INDEX Community News.....p 3 Editorial.....................p 6 Columnists................p 7 Classiﬁed..................p 12 Sports........................p 14

March 12 - March 18, 2021

Boca Raton City Hall Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.ci.boca-raton.ﬂ.us

Voters returned incumbent Monica Mayotte to Seat D on the Boca Raton City Council and also gave Yvette Drucker her ﬁrst electoral victory for Seat C.

Photographers Rosa Cavalcanti

CITY DIRECTORY 201 West Palmetto Park Rd.

News Room Christina Hristofordis Dina Bodner Carla Lopez Megan Mandatta Destiny Harris Nadia Gordon Trey Avant

BOCA RATON

• Boca Raton’s electorate on Tuesday made more changes to the City Charter than it did to the makeup of the city’s legislative body, according to results of the 2021 municipal election. Voters returned incumbent Monica Mayotte to Seat D on the Boca Raton City Council and also gave Yvette Drucker her first electoral victory for Seat C. • Madeline and Monte Wolfson, who recently made a very generous $1 million gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Wolfsons join a list of Boca Raton’s philanthropic “Who’s Who” of seven- and eight-figure donors to the Campaign who have helped raise more than $195 million, thus far. • Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is expanding its drive-thru Pantry Bag distribution hours, to occur during a time slot previously occupied by its Thursday night, sit-down family dinner. It has been almost a year since BHH suspended its Thursday night dinners due to the pandemic. • The Request for Information is being made by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District. The District is seeking input from stakeholders who wish to be considered as a provider to the services described herein. Qualified respondents are encouraged and invited to respond to this RFI. • The Biden-Harris Administration has made changes to the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) to include adjustments to make funding more equitable for small businesses. • The Boca West Children’s Foundation collected double the amount of diapers they did last year with over 100,000 total diapers. These diapers go toward the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Diaper Bank. • Lynn University’s Office of Admission, with presentations from Academic Affairs, hosted Generation Zoom, a virtual webinar that provided insights for teaching Generation Z (Gen Z) students and preparing them for the workforce. The six-hour webinar included two guest speakers and Lynn staff, faculty and students.

GENERAL INFORMATION (561) 393-7700

• Follett Higher Education Group, Palm Beach State College’s longtime business partner, is giving $125,000 over five years for a new scholarship to help students with tuition and other educational expenses. The first round of Follett Higher Education Group scholarships will target students who work in the hospitality and service industry, many of whom have been displaced because of the pandemic and are in school retooling their skills. Scholarships are for $1,000 each, and the deadline to apply is June 15. • The Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society partnered with Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) to present Boca Raton Tech Talks that centered on the evolution of technology and innovation in Boca Raton. The first forty-five minute segment of the three-part online series was hosted by BRiC outside of what was once an IBM Research and Development building and was aired on BRiC’s website on February 23. • County Commissioner Robert S Weinroth has announced the Health Care District of Palm Beach County has updated its criteria for scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments in accordance with Executive Order 21-47, issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis. • A research partnership formed just last year by Memorial Healthcare System and Florida Atlantic University is already being recognized for quality care, results, and advances in research, and that’s great news for patients fighting cancer in South Florida. The alliance between Memorial’s Cancer Institute and FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state’s Department of Health as a “Florida Cancer Center of Excellence.” • Florida Atlantic University has joined leaders from the Food Conservation Alliance, EPA Region IV, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection to team up with Recycle Florida Today and the Sustainable Events Network for Florida & the Caribbean to announce the first ever “Florida Food Waste Prevention Week” from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9.

www.bocaratontribune.com

EMERGENCY 9-1-1 POLICE DEPARTMENT (561) 368-6201 FIRE DEPARTMENT (561) 982-4000 CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE (561) 393-7703 CITY CLERK’S OFFICE (561) 393-7740 UTILITY SERVICES (561) 338-7300 RECYCLING (561) 416-3367 PBC ANIMAL CONTROL (561) 276-1344 PARKS & RECREATION (561) 393-7810 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (561) 483-5235 BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY (561) 393-7852 FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (561) 397-3000 LYNN UNIVERSITY (561) 237-7000

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 3

The Boca Raton Tribune

COMMUNITY Mayotte, Drucker win Boca Council seats; charter amendments approved By: Dale King Boca Raton’s electorate on Tuesday made more changes to the City Charter than it did to the makeup of the city’s legislative body, according to results of the 2021 municipal election. Voters returned incumbent Monica Mayotte to Seat D on the Boca Raton City Council and also gave Yvette Drucker her first electoral victory for Seat C. Drucker, who was one of four candidates in the race, was appointed in November to serve temporarily in place of Jeremy Rodgers, who was called to duty with the U.S. Navy in Qatar last August and has been absent from municipal duties. Rogers is a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Had Rodgers returned from military duty in time to fill out his council tenure, he would not have been able to run for re-election since he has served six years – and is term-limited from running again. Drucker said she would have stepped down from the temporary post had Rodgers come back. Voters also approved two amendments to the City Charter affecting how candidates run for office. A total of 94.2 percent of voters who cast ballots Tuesday supported lengthening the time a person must live in the city before running for office from 30 days to a year. In addition, nearly 84 percent of voters adopted a new requirement that potential candidates submit the names of 200 registered voters rather than simply pay a fee for declaring candidacy. In the race for Seat C, Drucker picked up just over 50 percent of the votes (6,025) compared to Constance Scott, who placed second with 4,030 votes, or 33.8 percent. Josie Machovec finished third with 1,269 voters or 10.6 percent and perennial candidate Bernard Korn got just under 5 percent, or 585 votes. Scott’s run for Seat C was an effort to return to the City Council where she had served in that same seat from 2009 to 2015, when she had to leave the body due to term limits. Rodgers was elected

to Seat C in that year’s election. A couple of hours after election results were in, the Tribune contacted Scott, who offered no comment on the results “except that my deepest appreciation goes out to all my supporters. I want to thank Boca Raton’s firefighters and first responders and the Boca Raton Police Department for its leadership. I want to thank the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Palm Beach County Board of Realtors, the Palm Beach County Human Rights Commission and Frank Barbieri, chairman of the Palm Beach County School Board. I also thank the Palm Beach Post [for its endorsement] and to Boca Raton residents, my prayers go out to you.” Drucker, who won the endorsement of at least two of her colleagues, Mayor Scott Singer and Deputy Mayor Andrea Levine O’Rourke, as well as the Sun-Sentinel, said Tuesday night: “Our campaign has proven that the truth matters, and that the city of Boca Raton is looking forward, not back.” “I am so honored and grateful for the support of my community and am excited to continue to represent Boca Raton as councilwoman for Seat C.” Drucker has chaired the city of Boca Raton Education Task Force, served as president of multiple PTAs and the Boca Raton Historical Society, and was statewide chair for the Junior League State Public Affairs Committee. The Tribune contacted Machovec and left a voice message, which was not returned Tuesday night. In the race for Seat D on the council, Mayotte was returned for a second three-year term. She garnered 58.4 percent of the votes (6,951) to 41.6 percent (4,954) for Stenberg. “I’m very happy with the results,” said Mayotte. “Boca Raton’s voters still have confidence in me.” She said she did not conduct a negative campaign, but rather, explained her platform which “gave people something to vote for.” She said she plans to continue working in issues she has already begun to address, that is, COVID-19 relief, city resiliency and smart redevelopment.

In his endorsement of Mayotte, Mayor Singer said: Singer said, “Mayotte has proposed forward-thinking ideas. She supported our important efforts to obtain a new public school for Boca, bring a Brightline train station to downtown and make sensible decisions on COVID-19 to keep residents safe and provide help to residents and business.” Political newcomer Brian Stenberg, who challenged Mayotte, said he feels “great” about the results of Tuesday’s election. The 30-year city resident and native Floridian felt his 42 percent vote tally represented a majority of those

who went to the polls on Tuesday. “My downfall was in mail-in ballots,” he said. “I feel that I won the people who voted in person.” There was no early voting period for the city election this year, only in-person balloting on Tuesday and mail-in votes. Stenberg said he hopes the issues he discussed during the run-up to the election “will resonate with people.” He said Boca will have to deal with the retirement of City Manager Leif Ahnell in the near future. Other issues that need attention are downtown overdevelopment, control of building height and traffic.

Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Principal named Principal of the Year By: Megan Mandatta Rachel Capitano has served as Principal for Don Estridge High Tech Middle School since 2017 and worked as a teacher since its founding in 2004. Recently, Capitano was named the 2021 Principal of the Year by the School District of Palm Beach County and will go on to represent the county for the Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership. “I feel honored and just feel the same,” Capitano said to The Sun-Sentinel. “After the awards ceremony, I went to my meetings, and it was business as usual, but it feels wonderful to be recognized. I told my staff here, to be honest with you, working here I’m principal of the year every day.”

www.bocaratontribune.com

Capitano began as a language arts teacher and went on to serve as the Language Arts Department chairperson and further became the principal. Capitano says her proudest accomplishments are the programs she has created during her time as principal. Some of these programs implemented by Capitano are mentoring programs and “one-to-one technology” for students. “I think what is so special being here is that I was a founding teacher and feel such a bond with it,” Capitano said to The Sun-Sentinel. “I want it to be so successful. I’m so happy my career path brought me back to it. The relationships I have with the whole entire staff, parents, and students, it’s such a perfect fit for me.”

March 12 - March 18, 2021

4 - Edition 503

FAU’s Jeffrey Huber Elevated to College of Fellows Within the American Institute of Architects Jeffrey E. Huber, interim director and associate professor of the School of Architecture in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, was recently elevated to the College of Fellows within the American Institute of Architects. This is the AIA’s highest membership honor and is given to honor exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Only 3 percent of the more than 95,000 members worldwide have been recognized with this honor. For 2020, 102 members received the designation. Huber is the first person from FAU to ever receive this honor and is also the youngest ever to receive the honor in the state of Florida. AIA was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with more than 200 chapters around the world. The Institute advocates for the value of architecture and gives architects the resources they need to drive positive

March 12 - March 18, 2021

change through the power of design. “We are very proud of Jeffrey Huber’s extraordinary accomplishments that led to this remarkable honor bestowed upon him by his peers,” said Michael Horswell, dean of FAU ’s D o r o thy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. “We are fortunate to have Professor Huber’s leadership in the South Florida architectural community and in our School of Architecture. His vision is not only contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions for our region, but is helping shape the work of the next generation of architects he trains in our accredited program.” Huber teaches upper-division architecture studios and also lecture courses on urban design and materials and methods of construction. His work focuses on interdisciplinary public work projects that combine ecological, landscape, urban and architectural design. He is also

a principal in the internationally recognized firm of Brooks + Scarpa and manages their South Florida office. He is currently researching issues of sea-level rise in south Florida and has established over a quarter of a million dollars in grant funding in that effort through the National Endowment of the Arts and Florida Sea Grant programs. Huber’s research, teaching, and design work have garnered numerous national awards from The AIA, The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), and the American Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), from whom he was awarded the 20112012 ACSA/AIAS New Faculty Teaching Award. In 2017 Huber received the National Young Architect Award and in 2018 he received a National Institute Honor Award for his sea-level rise design research “Salty Urbanism.” Recently he received the Presidential Award from AIA Florida for his dedication to leading the profession to properly respond to Florida’s changing climate conditions. Huber has advanced sustainability educational and professional initiatives in agricultural urbanism, green school design, missing-middle housing typologies, Transit-Oriented Development and Low Impact Development. His professional work has been published in books and periodicals including 99K House Competition, Architect, Residential Architect, and Architectural Record.

www.bocaratontribune.com

Palm Beach County native gets golden ticket during American Idol audition Palm Beach County native, Willie Spence, left the American Idol judges speechless on the episode that aired on Feb. 21 as reported by The Palm Beach Post. He received a golden ticket from the judges which allowed him to automatically move onto the next round on the show. Receiving a golden ticket is not an easy task and requires the contestant to receive a ‘yes’ from all three judges, which Spence was able to achieve. Singing the song “Diamonds” by Rihanna, Spence dedicated his career to his family during his audition. Spence also talked about the struggles that he had before making it to American Idol. Spence speaks out about the doctors informing him of fluid in his lungs. Only a year before his audition, Spence was in the hospital due to his health but has now successfully surpassed his personal goals. Spence mentions how after focusing on his health, he was able to lose over 180 pounds and decided to focus on his singing career. Spence has successfully received the golden ticket and will move on to the next round. American Idol airs on Sundays at 8 p.m.

Community

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 5

FAU Named 2021-2022 Voter Friendly Campus Florida Atlantic University is one of 231 campuses nationwide to be designated as a “Voter-Friendly Campus.” The initiative, led by national nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project (CVP) and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, held par ticipating institutions accountable for planning and implementing practices that encourage their students to register and vote in 2020 elections and in the coming years. “It is an honor to receive this distinction for the third time,” said Juan M. Izaguirre, director of FAU’s Office of LEAD. “We consider it a privilege to engage our students to become change agents on campus and in their communities throughout the democratic process.” Campuses were evaluated on their ability to write a campus plan about how they would engage voters; how well they facilitated the plan; and on a written final analysis of their efforts. FAU Student Government re-es-

Community

tablished a partnership with TurboVote which was used to register students to vote. FAU also participated in the All in to Vote Pledge to Vote Challenge and hosted programs such as National Voter Education We e k w h i ch aims to help bridge the gap between registering to vote and actually casting a ballot. “The pandemic challenged us to approach voter education in new ways,” said Lindsey Goldstein, assistant director of FAU’s Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service-Learning. “Creativity, teamwork and dedication are the strengths to our continued efforts of year-round non-partisan voter engagement.” In-person and virtual events were planned on all campuses for National Voter Registration Day. FAU continued its designation as an early voting location for Palm Beach County registered voters on Election Day. FAU’s “Voter-Friendly Campus” designation is valid through December 2022. To lear n more, visit voterfriendlycampus.org.

Boca Raton Airport to be the First Airport to Install New FAA Approved LED Rotating Beacon On March 10, 2021, the Boca Raton Airport will become the first airport in the United States to install the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified, HaliBrite LED Rotating Beacon. A rotating beacon is a visual navigation aid that projects a beam of light used by pilots to visually locate a lighted airport at night. For civil airports, like Boca Raton Airport, the beacon rotates to produce alternate clear and green flashes of light visible to pilots from the air. The new LED Rotating Beacon being installed at Boca Raton Airport is the first of its kind to be approved by the FAA for use in public airports. “Upgrading the rotating beacon to LED offers numerous benefits and is in keeping with the Boca Raton Airport Authority’s goal to enhance safety and implement cost-efficient energy saving measures,” said Clara Bennett, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Airport Authority. Compared with metal halide lamps used in traditional beacons, the LED rotating beacon offers significant energy sav-

www.bocaratontribune.com

ings, reduces light pollution, and reduces long-term maintenance. Specific benefits include: - Energy savings: The new L-802A(L) LED rotating beacon has a higher light output than the huge 36” traditional rotating beacons you see at many airports and uses a quarter of the power over traditional Beacon technology. The LED beacon uses the power equivalent of about (2) 100watt incandescent light bulbs. So, the same power we used to use to light a small garagewe now use to light up the sky for pilots! - Light pollution: The LED technology in the beacon allows us to have a much more “defined” light beam. The light “wash” up to the sky and down on neighborhoods if far less with the new LED beacon. Long-term maintenance: Traditional Rotating beacons required bulb replacement. The new LED beacon typical lamp life is 12 years! - Designed and hand built in United States of America.

March 12 - March 18, 2021

6 - Edition 503 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL

The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010

DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher Editorial C. RON ALLEN PEDRO HEIZER MICHAEL DEMYAN

Our Writers/Reporters and Columnists MICHAEL DEMYAN CHARLOTTE BEASLEY PAMALA WEINROTH

SYNESIO LYRA ROBERT WEINROTH BRYANNA BASILLO

JAY VAN VECHTEN JESSICA DEL VECCHIO KENNY SPAHN

Online Edition PEDRO HEIZER DINI HEIZER

Business DOUGLAS HEIZER GABRIELA HEIZER

EDITORIAL By: C. Ron Allen

It Only Takes One Dedicated Mentor to Shape a Child’s Future ‘The children are our future.’ We often say those words, but what if a child takes a wrong turn in life, becomes ensnared in crime, drug-addiction or suicide and selfdestruction? If children are truly our future, then we adults owe them a helping hand in shaping it. We can do so through mentoring. As a children’s advocate and founder of the KOP Mentoring Network here in Palm Beach County, I believe every young person needs a caring adult mentor to provide encouragement and support to succeed in school and in life. Many of us have the power to truly impact their future by simply showing up as a caring friend and mentor. We have seen the benefits of mentoring in addressing our schools’ graduation rates, which, have been increasing in recent years here in South Florida and

across the nation. In what can only be described as good news, the Palm Beach County School District again has a graduation rate that has outperformed other large school districts in Florida. More public-school students are graduating than ever as the district’s graduation rate rose from 90 percent in 2017 to 91.7 percent in 2018. The improvement is due in part to adult volunteers who have come forward to help poorly performing students stay on track academically. Nationally, onethird of all high schools provide mentors to their students, which amounts to one in 10 high school students, according to an U.S. Department of Education analysis. The study showed “some signiﬁcant evidence” that suggests programs that provide high school students adult volunteers may help

students stay in school. At KOP Mentoring Network, we see the fruits of mentoring in our Oratorical, STRE2AM2, and Wealth Building and Entrepreneurship programs. Some of our students come from homes that have incarcerated parents or guardians. Without intervention these children are more likely to follow that same path. While our mentors help build student academic skills, the underlying theme for us is making our students see that someone cares enough to be there and expects the best from them. Our mentors are ordinary people who serve as advisers and teachers. They are motivators and role models, who believe in the students we work with. We see the potential and work hard in helping students get to where they want to go. The youngsters participating in

the KOP Monitoring Network are less likely to use drugs and alcohol and less likely to skip school. They are more conﬁdent in their academic performance, and they are better able to get along with their families. In short, our mentors are making a difference, a real impact in the lives of the youngsters they serve. The children are our future, but to quote another well-known adage about the harvest being plentiful but the laborers are few. There are still far too many of our young people who lack the support and the tools to succeed in school and in life. Despite the best efforts of the many men and women who serve as mentors and the agencies that support them, much more can be accomplished with the help of more dedicated volunteers. It only takes one caring mentor to shape a child’s future.

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

Everybody Needs Self-Improvement! Life will take you only as far as you are prepared to go. Sadly, too many people miss the challenge and the privilege of excelling in what they do, simply because they put limitations in their abilities and barriers to new frontiers! Those, however, who recognize that there is much more to life than what is obvious before one’s eyes, will make every effort to continue advancing into new ventures, creating new projects, making valid new contributions to much that can beneﬁt from their input! Contemporary author and speaker, Jon Acuff, wisely adMarch 12 - March 18, 2021

dressed this important issue, when he challenged: “You can’t be anything you want, but you can be something even better: the best version of you.” In attempting to meet this achievable possibility, learn to offer an emphatic no to anything that might deceive you, and impede the realization of positive challenges you had committed yourself to with an unequivocal yes! Throughout life you face a continual series of great possibilities which can lead you forward instead of keeping you paralyzed and incapable of advancing. Satisfaction with me-

diocrity will never bring anyone to achievement, and that condition will be the portion of any person disinterested in experiencing self-improvement. At the same time it’s imperative that you also learn to recognize and remedy personal signs of decay long before they become a fatal reality. Be observant of where you are, where you are heading, how you may conquer certain fears and inevitable challenges, besides the ways of overcoming other conditions which can easily turn out into obstacles that would prevent or prolong

www.bocaratontribune.com

your diligent attempts! Never limit your self-improvement to one aspect of your life only; attempt to get better in every area of your being, by acting comprehensively in your personal search for the best! Take to heart the challenge of some branch of our Armed Forces which states: “The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer.” It’s action, not inactivity; it’s decisiveness, not hesitation; it’s courage, not fear, that demonstrate self-improvement in one’s self, and in the final product envisioned!

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 7

The Boca Raton Tribune

COLUMNISTS FAITH

ROBERT’S COMMUNITY REPORT

By Rick Boxx

By: Robert Weinroth

COVID-19 vaccination updates Governor expands vaccine eligibility Governor Ron DeSantis recently expanded the groups eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida. Eligible residents now include: Long-term care facility residents and staff; Persons 65 years of age and older; Health care personnel with direct patient contact; K-12 school employees and childcare workers (any age); Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older; Firefighters 50 years of age and older; and Persons deemed extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 as determined by a physician who provides an attestation that the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria outlined in the Department of Health form. Vaccine locations in Palm Beach County and the surrounding area Publix’s portal for scheduling appointments is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 a.m. for persons listed in 1-7 above; CVS pharmacies: Currently, the only location in Palm Beach County is in Belle Glade. Visit their website to book an appointment and/or other locations for persons listed in 1-7 above; Winn Dixie Vaccine Information Page (Hypoluxo Rd in Lake Worth and Sample Road in Margate) for persons listed in 1-7 above ; Wal-Mart Vaccine Information Page (currently no PBC locations); Federally-Supported Vaccine Sites (FloridaDisaster.org) (currently no PBC locations – Miami location available); The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) or call 866-201-6754 if you don’t have internet access. These sites require appointments (see links above) ;

Health Care District of Palm Beach County (HCD) or call 561-804-4115. Once you sign up (see link above), you will be placed in a virtual waiting room for scheduling on a first-come, firstserve basis. K-12 school employees and childcare workers 50 plus only All individuals who submitted an appointment request prior to March 1 but were not contacted for an appointment can submit a new appointment request and check “Yes” in the box indicating they were on the waitlist. HCD will verify and prioritize accordingly. The following three vaccination sites are being operated by the HCD. These sites require appointments (see links above). No walk-ins permitted. South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach Burns Road Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens South County Civic Center in Delray Beach (TTY number for hearing impaired: 833.476.1532) Veterans Vaccines The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is now offering vaccines for all eligible veterans of all ages who receive care at the VA. The vaccine is offered by appointment and on a walk-in basis at Building 14 on our main campus in West Palm Beach from 10 am to 3pm Monday – Friday. For more information, call 561.422.5200. COVID-19 Cases in Seniors Drop Recent reports indicate cases of COVID-19 have plunged among Florida seniors. New cases dropped 56 percent in the past four weeks among people 65 and over. A clear indication that vaccines are working.

Cash Flow Conundrum Clay owned a car dealership that once had been very successful but had stumbled onto hard times. Cash flow was almost nonexistent, yet his bills still had to be paid if he were to be able to keep the doors open. Clay’s company was selling some cars, but not enough to support the monthly overhead. To offset the problems with cash flow, Clay had formulated a financing plan with his local bank in which they loaned him a percentage of the selling price for each car he was trying to sell, with the understanding that each time one of the financed cars was sold, he would pay off the entire loan balance for that car. Times finally became so tight that when Clay sold some cars, he chose not to tell the bank or pay them the monies that he owed. At first this seemed to give Clay some additional time, but since the underlying problem had not been fixed, before long he was faced with the same situation again. That was when Clay called for some counsel, having run out of options for resolving the dilemma. He was fearful he could soon be facing charges of fraud by the bank. He also had been pondering the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, but was concerned about potential implications of that action both practically and biblically. QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION: What were some options Clay could have considered the first time he sold cars without paying the bank? How might the scenario have played out differently if he had chosen another option? If you had found yourself in Clay’s situation, what do you think you would have done? What kinds of issues might need to be addressed in a situation like this?

Imagining you were his advisor, what specific steps would you recommend for Clay to take? What about the bankruptcy issue – how would you advise that he address that option? Do you think that would be a viable option for Clay as a follower of Jesus Christ? BEST PRACTICES Based on Proverbs 24:6, “For by wise guidance you will wage war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory,” Clay called me at Integrity Resource Center for counsel on how to navigate through this tough situation. Through prayer and discussion, together we were able to develop a plan that Clay agreed to implement. Even though it was difficult and humbling, his necessary initial step was to confess his sin, first to God then to the bank. In 1 John 1:9 it says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” We also agreed the issue of reconciliation was important, seeking to avoid further consequences and to restore a relationship of trust between Clay and his lending bank. In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus taught, “Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last cent.”

The Governor recently reported that over 60 percent of the seniors in Palm Beach County have received the vaccination. However, it is critical everyone remain vigilant with mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand sanitizing/washing. With new variants on the rise, we are still susceptible to potential upticks in positivity rates. www.bocaratontribune.com

March 12 - March 18, 2021

8 - Edition 503

Lynn Announces a Virtual Graduation for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 By: Kathryn Hubbard Lynn University recently announced that the 2020 and 2021 commencement ceremony will be virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement follows the University’s previous commitment last March to hold an in-person ceremony for the class of 2020. Earlier this fall, Lynn announced that a joint in-person ceremony would be held on May 15 for the class of 2020 and 2021. Several students shared their disappointment on social media. “I am saddened to hear that Lynn University’s May 2021 commencement is a virtual event,” said Claire McCabe, senior. “The ceremony could be held at Bobby Campbell field. Students would be tested before [the ceremony] and [would] wear a mask.” Lynn University has a population of 3,000 or about 900 undergrads per class. Other Florida universities, including Florida State University, The University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University are having in-person ceremonies outdoors despite their undergraduate populations being over 30,000 students. “Like other Lynn students, I really went through all of this just to have a virtual graduation for both my undergrad and master’s,” said Jayla Hall, alum and current master’s student. “To top it off, I get to sit and watch other students from other Florida universities experience

March 12 - March 18, 2021

something that I’ve been looking forward to.” Florida Atlantic University is less than ten minutes away from Lynn’s campus. According to Florida Atlantic University’s website, they are currently planning on holding two ceremonies this year on Apr. 29 and will require all attendees to wear face coverings. “Hearing this news has made me really upset,” said Khari Bryant, student. “It’s not fair that we can’t have an in-person graduation but other universities in Boca Raton can.” A petition on change.org was created by Lynn student Gregory Lopez shortly after the university made the announcement to have a

virtual ceremony. After only a few hours, the petition gained traction and gained over 500 signatures from students, alumni and parents with more that followed in the days after. “Lynn is one of the most innovative universities in the nation and I am certain that there is a solution aside from a virtual ceremony,” said Lopez, senior via change.org. “Please help my classmates and I spread the word and demand a change.” For more information regarding Lynn University’s commencement, visit lynn.edu/ commencement. To sign the petition, visit http://chng.it/kkdrFX74tc

www.bocaratontribune.com

Palm Beach Outlets Announces Opening of Jarden Smart Market Palm Beach Outlets (PalmBeachOutlets. com) has announced the opening of Jarden Smart Market. Smart Market puts chef-curated salads, cold-pressed juices, and snacks directly in the consumer’s hands within seconds through an easy-to-use self-checkout market featuring a wide selection of meal jars. The Jarden team is dedicated to packing each jar full of quality, locally sourced ingredients which are daily delivered fresh to Smart Market. “Smart Market provides a secure, selfcheckout market featuring fresh, nutritious food and beverages,” says Trina Holmsted, Marketing Director of Palm Beach Outlets. “Smart Market makes grabbing a healthy bite quick and easy,” she adds. Jarden Smart Market began as a collaboration between several prominent local restaurateurs including the owners of Pistache, Field of Greens and Benny’s on the Beach, who saw a need for fresh, wholesome food options easily available to those on-the-go. “The exciting thing about Jarden is how relevant it is to the world we live in, addressing the lifestyles of today’s consumers who are looking for a healthy, fresh and affordable option on-the-go.” says Hess Musallet, co-founder of Jarden.

Community

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 9

Pedego Electric Bikes Boca Celebrates Junior League Tackles Plight of Community With Hello Fun Tour Palooza Event Working Poor with “Little Black Dress” As part of its nationwide “Hello Fun Tour,” Pedego Electric Bikes is hosting a neighborhood Palooza event at its locally-owned Boca storefront featuring a group Pedeg o ride, food tr uck, g a m e s, m u sic and more on Saturday, March 13. Local store owners, Grego and Kyle Coker, invite Pedego owners and the local community to join them at their store, located at 4400 N Federal Hwy Ste 156. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests will enjoy the festivities and catch a sneak peak of the new lineup of Pedego electric bikes. Pedego CEO and founder, Don DiCostanzo, and director of business developments, Cynthia Newcomb, will also be onsite to interact with local Pedego enthusiasts. “We are thrilled to celebrate our local community and Pedego owners at our Palooza event,” said Grego Coker. “Pedego is all about community, adventure, connecting with others and enjoying outdoor exercise, and this event is a special way we get to do just that.”

The festivities will feature the Food King food truck, and Pedego owners will receive a free meal, courtesy of Pedego Boca. At 2 p.m., Pedego owners will take off on a funfilled g roup ride lasting approximately one hour, followed by an outdoor picnic with music, corn hole and other games. Guests are also encouraged to bring their swimsuits to swim in the nearby ocean. This event is one stop of many on Pedego’s 2021 Hello Fun Tour. With stops in more than 70 communities that are home to Pedego storefronts, the Hello Fun Tour will highlight more than 40 new store openings, expanding the brand’s footprint to over 140 locations and growing. Founded in 2008, Pedego was created to be the best brand of electric bikes, not necessarily the largest. Don DiCostanzo founded Pedego out of a desire to combine quality and style in the e-bike category. Thus, Pedego’s premium, quality bikes were born.

The Junior League of Boca Raton will launch the second annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), a week long awareness campaign, March 8th-12th, to raise funds to help underserved women and children in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. J u n i o r League members that participate in Little Black Dress will wear the same black dress or outfit for five consecutive days to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to resources. By wearing the same black dress or outfit, it symbolizes the somber situation and struggles that many members of our community face on a daily basis. Members will post to their social media channels pictured in the dress. To support Little Black Dress, visit https://jlbr.charityproud.org/Fundraising/P2P/2473 or send a check to the Junior League of Boca Raton, Vegso Community Resource Center, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Donations are fully tax deductible. Donations will go to support the programs and mission of the JLBR, including Feeding our Community, Self-Esteem Programs and the Diaper Bank.

Founded in 2014 by the Junior League of London, the Little Black Dress Initiative has been adopted by Junior Leagues throughout the U.S. The initiative will enable members to experience what it’s like to only own one dress and have to keep it clean and wear it for an entire week so they can reflect on the impact of poverty and the lack of choices people have who live in poverty on a daily basis. League members will raise money via their personal social media channels. In Florida, 62% of the workforce is comprised of mothers with infant children and one quarter of the state’s resident’s live below the poverty level. “Our members will wear the same dress every day for five days to illustrate the fact that many people who live in Florida have so little money to live on. Our goal is to raise awareness and funds,” Cristy Stewart Harfmann, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton, said. “The Little Black Dress Initiative shows how limited resources affect daily life.” The Chairs for the Little B l a ck D r e s s I n i t i a t ive a r e Ta r a Patton and Cher yl Marcus.

Find a Local AL-ANON Meeting Virtual (Zoom), Telephone, & In-Person Meetings (561) 278-3481 SouthPalmBeachAFG.org Beginners Zoom Meeting Every Monday 7pm EST

Community

www.bocaratontribune.com

March 12 - March 18, 2021

10 - Edition 503

March 12 - March 18, 2021

www.bocaratontribune.com

Community

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 11

Sachs Sax Caplan, P.L. Provides Notice Of Data Privacy Event Boca Raton, Florida – March 12, 2021 – Although they are unaware of any actual or attempted misuse, Sachs Sax Caplan, P.L. (“SSC”) is providing notice of a data privacy event impacting the security of certain information stored on its systems. What happened? On February 26, 2020, SSC identified suspicious activity related to certain SSC systems. Upon discovery, SSC immediately commenced an investigation, which included working with third-party forensic specialists, to determine the full nature and scope of the incident and to secure its network. SSC determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain systems and email accounts within its environment in January and February 2020. As a result, the unauthorized actor may have gained access to or exfiltrated information located within these systems and email accounts. While SSC was able to determine that these systems and email accounts were accessed, SSC was unable to determine which sensitive information located within these systems and email accounts may have been actually accessed or acquired by the unauthorized actor. Therefore, in an abundance of caution, SSC conducted an extensive programmatic and manual review of the affected systems and email accounts to identify the information stored therein that may have been affected by this event. What information may have been affected by this incident? The affected systems and email accounts contained information related to certain SSC clients and other individuals involved in legal matters handled by SSC. The type of information affected varies per impacted individual, and includes one or more of the following types of information: name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number or state identification card number, credit or debit card number, electronic signature, financial account number, and medical or health-related information. Although SSC cannot confirm that any individual’s information was actually viewed by an unauthorized individual, they are providing this notice because they determined the types of information listed above were present in the affected systems or email accounts. SSC has no evidence of actual or attempted misuse of any individual’s information as a result of this incident. How will individuals know if they are affected by this incident? SSC is mailing notice letters to the potentially affected individuals for whom they have valid mailing addresses. If an individual did not receive a letter but would like to know if they are affected, they may call the dedicated assistance line listed below. What is SSC doing in response? Upon discovering this incident, SSC immediately launched an investigation and took steps to secure its systems and determine what personal, confidential, and client data might be at risk. SSC has reviewed its existing policies and procedures, implemented additional safeguards, and is providing additional training to its employees on data privacy and security. SSC is also notifying state and federal regulators, as required. Because SSC has insufficient contact information for some of the individuals whose information may be contained in the impacted systems and email accounts, they are providing notice to those potentially impacted individuals by way of a notification published in Florida media outlets. Who should individuals contact for more information? If individuals have questions or would like additional information, they may call SSC’s dedicated assistance line at 800-668-0605 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time. What can individuals do to protect their information? While SSC is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse

Back

of any information involved in this incident, they encourage those potentially impacted by the event to take steps to better protect against identity theft and fraud if they feel it is appropriate to do so. Monitor Your Accounts. To protect against the possibility of identity theft or other financial loss, SSC encourages consumers to remain vigilant, to review account statements, Explanation of Benefits statements, and to monitor their credit reports for suspicious activity. Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order your free credit report, visit www. annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of your credit report. Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below. As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a “credit freeze” on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer’s express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. To request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following information: Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.); Social Security number; Date of birth; Addresses for the prior two to five years; Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill; A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, military identification, etc.); and A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if you are a victim of identity theft. Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www. identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement. For District of Columbia residents, the District of Columbia Attorney General may be contacted at: 441 4th St. NW #1100 Washington, D.C. 20001; 202-7273400; and oag@dc.gov. For Maryland residents, the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-410-528-8662 or 1-888743-0023; and www.oag.state.md.us. SSC is located at 6111 Broken Sound Pkwy NW #200, Boca Raton, FL 33487. For North Carolina residents, the North Carolina Attorney General may be contacted at: 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001; 1-877-5667226 or 1-919-716-6000; and www.ncdoj.gov. For Rhode Island residents, the Rhode Island Attorney General may be reached at: 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; www.riag.ri.gov; and 1-401274-4400. Under Rhode Island law, you have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this incident. There are approximately 2 Rhode Island residents impacted by this incident. For New Mexico residents, you have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in your credit file has been used against you, the right to know what is in your credit file, the right to ask for your credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting bureaus must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to your file is limited; you must give your consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; you may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report; and you may seek damages from violator. You may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We encourage you to review your rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance. gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra. pdf, or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. For New York residents, the New York Attorney General may be contacted at: Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341; 1-800771-7755; or https://ag.ny.gov/.

You may further educate yourself regarding

www.bocaratontribune.com www.bocaratontribune.com

MarchMarch 12 - March 18, 2021 12 - March 18, 2021

12 - Edition 503

March 12 - March 18, 2021

www.bocaratontribune.com

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 13 The Boca Boca Raton Raton Tribune Tribune CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS East/West East/West Boca Boca Raton, Raton, FL FL The

The The Boca Boca Raton Raton Tribune Tribune

BOCA RATON CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS TRIBUNE WORSHIP DIRECTORY For Sale

(561) 807-6305 (561) 807-6305

For Sale

Luggage 5 Piece Set -American Flyer - Stand out Giraffe Print -360 degree spinner wheels Retail $279 Buy for $99 561-289-1873. West Boca WANTED: Coins, Stamps, Gold Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Collectibles, Antiques. We make House calls. Call: 305-505-1842

Boca Raton Community Church 470 NW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: (561) 395-2400 Website: www.bocacommunity.org The Journey Church 2200 NW Boca Raton Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone: 561-420-0606 Website: www.BocaJourney.com First Congregational Church of Boca Raton 251 SW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 561-395-9255 Website: www.churchofbocaraton.org St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School 701 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-0433 Website: www.stpaulboca.com Frontline Christian Center 901 W. Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton FL 33486 561-706-5801 Website: www.frontlinechristiancenter.net First Baptist Church of Boca Raton 2350 Yamato Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-4673 Website: www.fbcboca.org Congregation Shirat Shalom PO Box 971142 Boca Raton, FL 33497 Services at Olympic Heights High School 561-488-8079 Website: www.shiratshalom.org Boca Glades Baptist Church 10101 Judge Winikoff Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-4228 Website: www.bocaglades.org Advent Lutheran Church and School 300 E. Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-395-3632 Website: www.adventboca.org Revival Life Church 4301 Oak Circle Suite 11 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Services at Don Estridge Middle School 561-450-8555 Website: www.revivallifechurch.org Grace Community Church 600 W. Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-2811 Website: www.graceboca.org The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton 2601 St. Andrews Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-482-2001 Website: www.uufbr.org

Eye Exams New Office * Latest Technology Steven Friefeld, O.D. 3321 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach Inside Visionworks 954-480-9180

Job Offer

Electronics for sale: 3 Polk speakers (excellent) - $35 each Mitsubishi R25 amplifier (excellent) - $50 In Boca Raton: 301 412-7794

Preschool in West Boca is seeking teacher for a full-time position. Send resume and contact information to info@pinitospreschoolboca.com

L’Ambiance HOA Community Yard Sale. January 30 ~ 8AM to Noon. Rain or shine. L’Ambiance Dr. and Verde Trail in Boca Raton.

FREE House sit/Pet sit. Retired Prof. couple. Avail.mid-Feb thru Mar 1,2,3,or 4 wks. Friends in Boca - will provide references. Mike & Anne

332 NE WAVECREST CT, BOCA RATON 33432 Fabulous 1971 Cutlass Oldsmobile in great working condition. Juaninreid@aol.com

Sears Home Services Now Hiring Lawn Equipment Repair Techs * Small Engine Repair Techs* Email:Jasmine.Wilkins@searshomepro.com

ESTATE SALE 332 NE WAVECREST COURT. Fine china, crystal, clothes, appliances, tools. Sat,12/12 and 12/13 9:00 am-4. Juaninreid@aol.com

FREE HOUSE SITTING, inc. Pet Sitters. Retired professionals available mid Feb thru Mar. 1-4 weeks. References in Boca.

YARD SALE- Saturday December 5th at 8am. 399 NE 23rd Street, Boca Raton. Comp Equip, Office Furniture/ supplies- clothes, microwave. More Blue sofa bed & matching recliner, formal cherry dining room table 6 chairs, headboard & night stand Photos email schmuckerc@gmail.com

OxiFresh now hiring F/T General Manager. Email Resume to: brian@oxifreshboca.com. FictitiousName”BocaSpineandSport”at5601Nor thFederalHighwayBocaRatonFlorida33487thepartyisRichardRosenChiropracticP.A. Atlas Party Rental is looking for drivers. Need valid drivers license. Class B CDL drivers preferable. Resumes to triordan@beaconfirm.com.

Call today to connect with a

SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS — Learn the different types of senior care available LOCAL KNOWLEDGE — Our Advisors have the local knowledge to help you hand pick communities in your area SIMPLIFY — Your dedicated Advisor will simplify your search and help schedule tours

There’s no cost to you!

(844) 984-0839 ! We’re paid by our partner communities

A Place for Mom has helped over a million families find senior living solutions that meet their unique needs. Our Advisors are trusted, local experts who can help you understand your options.

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church 370 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton, FL 33432 Website: www.stjoan.org St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church 100 NE Mizner Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-395-8285 Website: stgregorysepiscopal.org

Classiﬁeds

For Sale ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM Get your high school diploma. Fully accredited. Call now 1-800-590-9611. Visit our page www.educatorsinc.org. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers can earn $800+ per week! PAID LOCAL CDL TRAINING! 1-888-743-1573 drive4stevens.com QUICKBOOKS & PAYROLL Training Program! Online Career Training can get you ready! Job placement assistance when training completed! HS Diploma/GED required. 1-877-649-3155 Previously Owned Treasure Sale.7:00-11:00am Saturday, November 7. @PatchReefPark For more info 561 367-7035 Craftsman table saw. $50. Text me at 954-775-6714. Maytag front loading washer and dryer. Both units work but need to be serviced. $100 each. Text me at 954-775-6714. Sears Kenmore Elite side by side $300 or best offer. Text me at 954-775-6714. I have 12 “Ulti-Mate” garage storage cabinets from Sears. 4 are still in original boxes. Please text me at 954-775-6714. www.speedyshot.com is the way for dealers to display the information their customers need, without the price of owning their own website. MOVING SALE - furniture, tools, and lots more. Just about Antique oak sideboard $300., Solid wood bookcase $100., Flat screen TV w/ wood swivel stand $150. email kmill234@yahoo.com Coffee Glass Bevelled table with metal tan sides in perfect condition 42 inches by 42 inches and 18 inches tall, $125 call or text, 561 239 0891.

Local Title Insurance Company seeks sales representative. Great earning potential. Send resume to: rick@homeguardiantitle.com. NOW HIRING JET’S PIZZA, BOCA RATON Pizza makers, delivery drivers, etc. E-mail your resume: pizzaguysbocaraton@gmail.com All aspects of Web Development and photography. Hiring Part-Time Banquet Servers. Deerfield Beach location. Call 954-421-5070 It is time to remodel your house, DECORWAVE,FL offers Interior Design solutions; we create beautiful and functional spaces and custom-made window draperies. Please, contact us to our email info@decorwavefl.com

Joan Lunden Lunden, journalist, best-selling author, former host of Good Morning America and senior living advocate.

www.bocaratontribune.com

March 12 - March 18, 2021

14 - Edition 503

The Boca Raton Tribune

SPORTS FAU Football: A Look Into The Owls Sailfish Battle Back Late But Fall Spring Football Preparation For to Bucs The Fall ‘21 Season By: Brianna Smith Going into this next football season, the Owls are flying into a season of newness as they have welcomed new coaches and returning players. During this spring football training season, they are making sure that they’re one band and one sound– as the team would say, B.O.B “Band of Brothers.” After embracing the challenges of last season, the Owls have something more to look forward to with the addition to their coaching staff: defensive coordinator Mike Stoops and offensive coordinator Michael Johnson. They are working towards an improved upcoming season as the Owls use this time of preparation to construct and establish what works for the team and what doesn’t. “This is the time for trial and error, this is that time period where we see what works and we get everything in and we just have the ability to rep it all out,” outside linebacker Ahman Ross said. “Reps are important in football, the more you do it the better you can be at it.” Working on making sure that the players are coached mentally and physically, Johnson works closely with the quarterbacks reminding them that they don’t always have to make plays. “We want to develop a good fundamental base,” Johnson said. “Talking about a fundamental skill set, a fundamental teaching for protections, fundamental teachings for the run game and play fakes and just understand[ing] how to play that position and just lead our team to a victory.” With Stoops’ extensive background in coaching and his time at Alabama, the players see him in a respective light and adhere to the way he operates on the field as a coach.

March 12 - March 18, 2021

“We take everything that he says very seriously, we take it with great plan and great action,” Ross said. “He’s a great coach and we’re going to ascend together.” As a team captain, Ross comes with a sense of leadership and skill that is evident, not only by his teammates, but the coaching staff– both new and old. Stoops expresses his observations of the linebacker, including his efforts and work ethic, during practice. “I’ve been impressed with his knowledge of the game, his awareness on the football field, he’s coachable and he does a lot of good things,” Stoops said. “He sets a really great example for other players.” Ross’s previous position was a safety, so Stoops plans on, of course using him differently this season as he is learning to adapt to the outside linebacker position. “[There will] definitely be a sour taste in our mouths because the older guys, we understand the standard that we built and the standard that is a part of FAU now. We understand that, that wasn’t the standard at all– nowhere close to it,” Ross said in reference to the past season. The linebacker expressed that, though they won more games than they lost last season, he and the rest of his team knows that they are capable of much more; that they are “better than that.” “It’s honestly, truly a blessing that I’m sure that myself and other guys just never [saw] coming,” running back James Charles said. “This is a year where you just soak it all in and take advantage of every opportunity. We get to run it back one more year with our guys, our brothers.” The team’s goal, right now, is to just be better than what they were last year. “The train moves on, we don’t leave anyone behind,” Ross said. “Everybody is coming with that chip on their shoulder– ready to work.”

The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s basketball team squared off with the Barry Buccaneers for the third time this season tonight at the Rubin. After splitting the season series 1-1 the Bucs got the upper hand 66-61 in PBA’s regular-season finale. Early on, the Sailfish had to deal with an energized Bucs team that was looking for payback after falling to PBA in Rubin Arena on March 1. Shekinah Guthrie looked impressive as she was much of the Sailfish offense in the first quarter as she scored the team’s first six points. Sia Williams picked up two fouls in the first quarter resulting in the leading Sailfish leading scorer being out of rhythm throughout tonight’s game, going 2-of-11 from the floor and recording five points. The Sailfish struggled to shoot from deep early on as they fell behind Barry 18-14 after the first quarter. The Sailfish struggled offensively in the second quarter as they shot 3-of-15 from the field. Barry’s Harriet Swindells scored seven in the second to lead the Bucs offense out to the 35-22 lead at the half. Guthrie was once again the main Sailfish threat as she scored half of the team’s eight points in the quarter. The Sailfish offense got going in the second half as Maria Benitez-Zayas began to take the game over. She would score 16 of her game-high 22 in the second 20 minutes of play to help bring the Sailfish back within striking distance. The Sailfish played even with the Bucs in the third quar-

www.bocaratontribune.com

ter as the deficit stayed at 14 heading into the final quarter of the game. In the fourth quarter, the Sailfish put some pressure defense onto Barry and it seemed to lift the Sailfish energy. At the six-minute mark in the fourth quarter, the Sailfish trailed by 16, but they would proceed to go on a 17-2 over the next five minutes. BenitezZayas and big Jada Garbutt were the catalysts of the run which also included a timely Chelsea Aalim three-pointer. Once the Sailfish cut the lead to one with 30 seconds to go, they were forced to foul after failing to force a quick turnover. The Buccaneers iced the game from the line going 8-for-8 in the closing half-minute to stifle the PBA run. Benitez-Zayas, Guthrie, and Garbutt all finished in double-figures for the ‘Fish as the latter two pulled down seven and eight rebounds apiece respectively. The Sailfish shot 34 percent for the game and finished 5-of-22 from three after opening the game 0-for-11 from deep. The Sailfish once again won the turnover battle committing just 11 while forcing 16 which led to 16 points. Barry big Trinity Bosecker led the Bucs offensively with 18 points and 10 rebounds. With the regular season ending, the Sailfish are scheduled to compete in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, March 16-21. The ‘Fish will find out their opponent for the opening round as the draw to determine the seeds for the tournament will take place tomorrow afternoon.

for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com

Edition 503 - 15

Huempfner is C-USA Men’s Tennis Five Lynn programs earn a top-20 Player of the Week national ranking A perfect 6-0 mark in three matches in three days has earned Florida Atlantic University sophomore Kevin Huempfner the latest Conference USA Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week award. Huempfner was flawless in the Owls’ return to the courts after a month away from competition. The team began the long weekend on the road in Deland, Florida on Friday. In a 5-2 win over Stetson, Huempfner teamed with Hunter Robbins for the first time this season in doubles, and won at No. 2, 6-3; he then picked up a straightset victory at No. 4 singles, 6-3, 6-2. He repeated the feat in another FAU road victory Saturday, as part of a 7-0 shutout of Georgia Southern. Again with Robbins, this time at No. 1, he was a 6-4 doubles winner;

moving up to No. 3 singles, he won 6-1, 6-3. Finally on Sunday, returning home after these two road matches, Huempfner and Alvaro Fernandez Horta were 6-4 winners on the No. 2 court to finish off a 3-0 doubles weekend. Then the Neckartailfingen, Germany native won the Owls’ only match on the singles courts, taking a No. 3 win in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5). Huempfner and the Owls will, this week, again have three matches on three straight dates, this time all at home at the FAU Tennis Complex. The stretch begins Thursday morning, hosting South Alabama at 10:30 a.m. On Friday, at that same first serve time, the team plays Liberty, and the weekend concludes Saturday at 12:30 p.m., taking on UCF.

As spring sports transition into their competitive seasons, Lynn Athletics notes a top-20 national ranking in men’s and women’s golf and tennis, and men’s lacrosse. No. 1 women’s golf most recently won their second consecutive tournament, propelling them to the top of Golfstat’s national ranking. Helen Kreuzer (No. 7) has led the team with two top-five finishes, including an individual title at the Saint Leo Invitational. A bright spot has been the strong play of three freshmen: Camila Madariaga (No. 16), Alice Gatti (No. 32), and Adriana Iribarren (No. 55). Men’s golf, No. 2, according to the Golf Coaches Association of America coaches’ poll, is coming off a strong finish at the Matlock Collegiate Classic. Agustin Errazuriz (No. 6) leads the Fighting Knights, winning the individual title at the

Saint Leo Invitational and finishing sixth at the Matlock Collegiate Classic. Oracle/ITA Collegiate Tennis released their preseason poll and designated the women’s tennis team as No. 2 in the country. The team will open their season on March 15 against Rollins College. Men’s tennis has moved up a spot to No. 10 after defeating Palm Beach Atlantic in their season opener. M e n ’s l a crosse was ranked No. 20 in the US Lacrosse Magazine preseason poll. They begin their season on March 20 against Palm Beach Atlantic. For the latest news, updates, and information on the Lynn University Fighting Knights, be sure to visit lynnfightingknights.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest news by following Lynn Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Senior Spotlight: First- String- First with Ahman Ross By: Brianna Smith For some, sports go beyond just the extracurricular activity you decide on as a middle school student. This happens to be true for Ahman Ross and his first steps which led him to a football field at the tender age of five years old. There are things in life that we are taught to love and then there are things you just fall in love with. This is the linebacker’s reality-- it takes well rounded coaching and practice to perfect your passions and Ross had that all figured out from the start. “Ever since my first football practice I just fell in love with the game,” Ross said. “It’s just always been something that I watched, listened to and paid attention to.” Ross, like many who start out at a young age, has had the opportunity to experience football full circle. Mundane with Florida, he comes from Jacksonville where he spent his high school years attending The Bolles School. In 2017, the then safety, committed to FAU, joining the Owls football program as a true freshman. Since then, he has gone on to accomplish things on the collegiate level. But, the team captain’s story is a prime example of wanting something and going after it. His freshman year he got injured during preseason which caused him to have to sit out for the remainder of the regular season. Sports

The following year, in 2018, Ross eased his way into the game and finally made his come back in 2019 where he recorded a total of 25 solo tackles [SOLO] and 14 assisted tackles [AST] completing that season with a [TOT] total of 39 tackles. “I’ve gotten better on the field as far as making strides and in the weight room-- on the field as far as playing,” Ross said. “But I really put my focus on my mental aspect of the game. He is now one of the team captains for the 2021 football season and is considered a leader on and off the field. Since realizing that football is just

as much mental as is physical, his approach to the game has changed. Growing up in a football atmosphere it is almost natural to look to NFL players as influences for an athletes own game. Tim Tebow was that for Ross as he was coming up and it just made it even better that they both come from the same hometown. “He was just a guy that I followed and loved watching growing up,” Ross said. The Owls try to keep a “pro-mindset” as if they were already playing in the professional league and this is what kind of helps him to be a leader of his team.

www.bocaratontribune.com

“I just try to approach it as if I were a pro,” Ross said. “We had this thing in 2019 where we had this pro mindset, so we just attack everything as if we were in the pros already,” He expressed that that is the main goal and objective for some of his teammates, himself included. “Thinking of it more as a business and not just a game,” Ross said.”We do what we do because we love it and we have fun doing it but if you approach it as a pro you take it a lot more [seriously]. Ross will be spending most of his time on the field, closer to the line of scrimmage as an outside linebacker, but this wasn’t always the position he assumed. He played as a safety before his recent switch to his new position. This game is a love for Ross including the positive and negative. Times where he may even feel too tired and sore, he’s reminded of his why and that’s where his love for the game kicks in. “When it gets tough and it gets hard you have to understand that you have a hundred other guys really counting on you to play your part and do your job,” Ross said. Being reminded of the brotherhood and the closeness with his teammates helps to put things into perspective for him when things get tough. “Attack the day with a positive mindset coming in ready to work, coming ready to grind and just being thankful for the opportunity to do what we do,” Ross said. March 12 - March 18, 2021