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Boca Helping Hands Offering Virtual ESOL Class and Conversation Café Boca Helping Hands is offering a new six-week virtual English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class, called Intermediate ESOL Practice, each Thursday beginning May 20 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. The organization has also established an ongoing virtual “Conversation Café” as part of its Professional Development Program to help its clients improve their English language skills. Both programs are currently held via Zoom. Nearly 500 individuals have participated in the Boca Helping Hands ESOL program since it began in 2014. The goal of the newly added Intermediate ESOL Practice course is to build fluency through spontaneous discussion. The class will view and discuss videos about everyday topics, participate in writing activities and vocabulary building, and learn about structure and grammar to become more fluent in English.

PBSC grad shares story of perseverance

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Boca group’s plan for arts center at Mizner gets green light from City Council By: Dale King

Detective Kristi Alsup Named Ofﬁcer of the Year

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Fuller Center has Served Hardworking, UnderResourced Families and Children For 50 Years

The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corp. (BRADEC) took a giant step forward this week in its ambitious plan to purchase and renovate the Mizner Park Amphitheater and lease adjacent land from the city for a proposed Center for Arts & Innovation -- two interconnected developments with a price tag of about $100 million. The Boca City Council, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, decided at a special meeting Monday to give BRADEC the green light to continue its arts quest begun in 2018. The Council’s consensus follows up on a vote taken last October to move forward with the creation of a ground lease agreement with the group. The five council members reached consensus Monday, but took no official vote, to back the ongoing BRADEC effort. City officials advised city staff to work with BRADEC and begin the process of turning over the amphitheater property to the arts groups, which must be done by means of the sale of city property ordinance. Continued on Page 4

Cole Rose Named New Men’s Basketball Coach

SGA leader at Boca Raton campus wins statewide award By: Tabatha B. McDonald

Palm Beach Atlantic has named Cole Rose as the next head men’s basketball coach.

Maria Heather Moya, outgoing Student Government Association president at Palm Beach State College’s Boca Raton campus, has won a statewide award for her outstanding leadership and service during the 2020-2021 school year. Moya received the Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award in the Community College Student category from the Florida College System Student Government Association. The award is named in recognition of the former Florida state senator, governor and U.S. senator. “It’s an amazing honor,” said Moya. “I’m really happy to have this recognition of serving Palm Beach State College to the best of my ability and giving back a piece of what the College has given.” Continued on Page 17

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• Fadino Jean Louis spent much of his formative years struggling in class. Students mocked him, and teachers gave up on him. “In elementary school I used to never be smart. Every teacher thought I would never be smart. Everybody kept saying I was too slow. You can’t do this. You can’t do that. Just give up. I never made an A-B Honor Roll. I always got perfect attendance. I was so ashamed of that,” recalled Jean Louis. “I almost did give up. My mom kept saying ‘don’t listen to those people. You got this.’ Ever since then, I kept trying to succeed.” And, succeed he did. • One Boca Raton man was injured in a shooting on Interstate 95 on May 3. According to WPTV News, Florida Highway Patrol states that the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. The incident was on the southbound lanes of the highway, north of the Yamato Road exit. • The Florida Atlantic University/Northwest Community Health Alliance Community Health Center (FAU/NCHA Community Health Center), operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is the first university in Florida to be designated by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), as a “Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike,” effective May 1. An FQHC is a clinic that provides comprehensive primary, behavioral health and preventive care to patients of all ages in underserved and rural areas. The purpose of FQHCs is to serve communities that may have financial disadvantages, language barriers, geographic barriers, or other specific needs. • The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corp. (BRADEC) took a giant step forward this week in its ambitious plan to purchase and renovate the Mizner Park Amphitheater and lease adjacent land from the city for a proposed Center for Arts & Innovation -- two interconnected developments with a price tag of about $100 million. • Family owned and operated restaurant, Lynora’s Italian Restaurant, will open a new location in Boca Raton this September. Lynora’s first opened in 2014 on Clematis

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Street in West Palm Beach. A second location was added in West Palm Beach and other locations include Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens. The newest locations will be in Fort Lauderdale and the new Uptown Boca shopping center. • Palm Beach State College is holding Grad Walk Thursday, May 13 to celebrate the achievements of its spring 2021 graduates. • On Wednesday morning, the Boca Raton Police Services department announced that Detective Kristi Alsup was named Officer of the Year. “The best way to describe this last year is ‘challenging,’” Alsup said in her speech. “I have so much respect for my fellow officers who never wavered in their mission to protect and serve even with the at-risk and unexpected changes in their personal lives.” • According to the Palm Beach Post, Amazon Fresh is moving to Uptown Boca Raton. This will be the first store in the southeast region of the U.S. With active stores only being in California and Illinois, the company is building up to create a new chain of grocery stores. • The City of Boynton Beach and the nonprofit organization Azul for Better Living are holding a clothing drive through May 24. Drop off cleaned and bagged clothing at City Hall (100 E. Ocean Ave.), Monday – Friday 8 am- 5 pm, and help make a difference supporting economic development for local adults with disabilities. • Boca Helping Hands is offering a new sixweek virtual English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class, called Intermediate ESOL Practice, each Thursday beginning May 20 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. The organization has also established an ongoing virtual “Conversation Café” as part of its Professional Development Program to help its clients improve their English language skills. Both programs are currently held via Zoom.

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Boca Raton man is injured in shooting on I-95 By: Lauren Do Nascimento One Boca Raton man was injured in a shooting on Interstate 95 on May 3. According to WPTV News, Florida Highway Patrol states that the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. The incident was on the southbound lanes of the highway, north of the Yamato Road exit. Highway Patrol states that the victim was shot four times in his 2002 Volvo station wagon. The victim was struck by one of the bul-

lets and transported to Delray Beach Medical Center. Police and officials are now looking for the shooter. The shooter is described as driving a white four-door Honda with an unknown tag number. Florida Highway Patrol asks that anyone in the area who has information on the shooting contact *FHP *347 or Crime Stoppers with reference case number FHPL21OFF027792.

“My seventh-grade teacher told me I was the hardest working person she ever met.” After graduating from high school in 2018, Fadino Jean Louis spent much of his formative years struggling in class. Students mocked Jean Louis enrolled at PBSC’s Boca Raton camhim, and teachers gave up on him. pus and later registered with the Center for Stu“In elementary school I used to never be dent Accessibility, which provides accommodasmart. Every teacher thought I would never be tions and support for students with disabilities to smart. Everybody kept saying I was too slow. ensure equal access to a quality education. You can’t do this. You can’t do that. Just give up. “I always try to not let my disability get me I never made an A-B Honor Roll. I always got down. A disability is not something to be down perfect attendance. I was so ashamed of that,” about,’’ Jean Louis said. “You’re just a normal recalled Jean Louis. “I almost did give up. My person; you just learn differently from other peomom kept saying ‘don’t listen to those people. ple. You still can do everything else. If another You got this.’ Ever since then, I kept trying to person can do it in one day, and you can do it in succeed.” And, succeed he did. three days, that’s good. You can still do it; you just Jean Louis, who have to do it on your was diagnosed with own terms.” a speech disability in At PBSC, Jean Jean Louis, who was diagnosed with a elementary school, is Louis took advantage among Palm Beach speech disability in elementary school, of tutoring and other State College’s more services and continued is among Palm Beach State College’s than 2,600 spring gradto work hard. “Everything I do, I give 110 uates, and he plans to more than 2,600 spring graduates percent, even in colparticipate in Grad Walk to celebrate his lege,’’ he said. “I used achievement. Earning to go to math tutoring his Associate in Arts degree with a 3.7 grade lab and stay there three to four hours while othpoint average represents the power of hard work, er students stay one or two hours.” perseverance and a strong support system. Jean Louis will continue his education at After his rocky start in a public elementa- PBSC this summer to earn a Bachelor of Apry school, Jean Louis’ mother enrolled him in a plied Science degree in Supervision and Manprivate middle school where he received more agement with a concentration in Entrepreneurcomprehensive support from teachers. He be- ship. He hopes to create his own business to help gan to flourish and made the A-B Honor Roll people in need. He said he is thankful for his mom, a sinfor the first time, an achievement he continued. He said he received that same level of attention gle mother who raised him as her only child, and support from teachers at Somerset Acade- and the teachers who provided the extra supmy Key Middle/High School, a public charter port he needed. “I proved everybody wrong,’’ school in Deerfield Beach where he completed he said. “My mom always gave me the suphis high school diploma. “My sixth-grade teach- port I needed. Even if I’m down she says ‘you er was helping me through everything,’’ he said. can do this. Focus on you. I believe in you.’ ‘’

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FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Receives HRSA Federal Designation By: Gisele Galoustian The Florida Atlantic University/Northwest Community Health Alliance Community Health Center (FAU/NCHA Community Health Center), operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is the first university in Florida to be designated by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), as a “Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) LookAlike,” effective May 1. An FQHC is a clinic that provides comprehensive primary, behavioral health and preventive care to patients of all ages in underserved and rural areas. The purpose of FQHCs is to serve communities that may have financial disadvantages, language barriers, geographic barriers, or other specific needs. According to HRSA, 30 million Americans or 1 in 11 people across the U.S. rely on FQHCs for care including 1.4 million homeless patients, 1 in 5 rural residents, 1 in 8 children, 1 in 4 uninsured, more than 1 million agricultural workers and more than 398,000 veterans. “Receiving this important designation from the U.S. Health Resources Services Administration is the result of the tireless efforts of our nurse-led Community Health Center’s staff and leadership team, including our executive director Dr. Kay Edwards, and our nursing faculty who are all dedicated to providing lifesaving health care and services to underserved populations in Palm Beach County. Our Community Health Center is an invaluable resource in the community and provides patient-centered care by an outstanding interdisciplinary team of professionals that include nurse practitioners, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, medical assistants and others,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., dean, FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “The majority of residents who live in our service areas live well below poverty. As a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, we will be able to expand and enhance the vital services we provide at our FAU/NCHA Community Health Center.” To receive an FQHC Look-Alike designation, organizations must operate and provide services consistent with HRSA’s Health Center Program requirements to ensure health care for underserved communities and vulnerable populations in the U.S. through service provision to all, regardless of ability to pay. Health Center Program look-alikes improve the health of underserved communities and vulnerable populations by expanding access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services. “The need for comprehensive health May 14 - May 20, 2021

care services and outreach programs in Palm Beach County’s underserved communities is immense,” says Karethy Edwards, Dr.PH, FNP-BC, Community Health Center project director, executive director and associate dean of academic programs, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Almost one quarter of the population who reside in the areas we serve is uninsured and often seek care in emergency rooms because they do not have an alternative. Many of them have high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma and other chronic health conditions and also suffer from depression and anxiety disorders. When taken into account with the surging cost of health care and related services, this is a challenging issue for our communities in need. Fortunately, our FAU/ NCHA Community Health Center is poised to help address these challenges. Equally important, our FQHC Look-Alike designation is the only one-of-its-kind in Florida for a university. Only a small number of schools like The Ohio State University, University of Colorado, Texas Tech University and a few others have received this designation from HRSA. We are honored to have this distinction.” There are approximately 458,350 people living in the FAU/NCHA Community Health Center service area in West Palm Beach. The population has a higher proportion of Black/African American and Hispanic residents than the county and the state. About 47 percent of the population lives below 200 percent of poverty and 20.6 percent lives below poverty. More than 20 percent of the population is uninsured, compared to 15 percent in Palm Beach County and Florida. The entire service area is designated as a primary care, dental and mental health “Health Professional Shortage Area.” T h e FAU / N C H A C o m m u n i t y Health Center is already part of the fabric of health care in lower income Palm Beach County. FAU and NCHA have partnered with several West Palm Beach organizations, which have been working for a number of years to establish additional health services in an historic part of the city. The FAU/NCHA Community Health Center has two sites providing primary health care services integrated with behavioral health services. One is located in Westgate and has been operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing since 2014; and the other newer site is located in the northwest area of the city, which has the highest level of minority population and poverty. The health center has formal agreements with two area medical centers and the major FQHC for services not provided directly.

Boca group’s plan for arts center at Mizner gets green light from City Council By: Dale King The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corp. (BRADEC) took a giant step forward this week in its ambitious plan to purchase and renovate the Mizner Park Amphitheater and lease adjacent land from the city for a proposed Center for Arts & Innovation -- two interconnected developments with a price tag of about $100 million. The Boca City Council, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, decided at a special meeting Monday to give BRADEC the green light to continue its arts quest begun in 2018. The Council’s consensus follows up on a vote taken last October to move forward with the creation of a ground lease agreement with the group. The five council members reached consensus Monday, but took no official vote, to back the ongoing BRADEC effort. City officials advised city staff to work with BRADEC and begin the process of turning over the amphitheater property to the arts groups, which must be done by means of the sale of city property ordinance. For nearly three years, BRADEC has been the only organization actively working on an arts center for the north end of Mizner Park. However, when the city on April 30 advertised the proposed lease for the property, two other firms came forward with last-minute plans for an arts-oriented facility. After listening to presentations from BRADEC, the Naftali Group and AEG Presents, council members decided to continue working with the Boca-based arts organization rather than bring in another suitor. “I support BRADEC,” said CRA Chairwoman Monica Mayotte. Deputy Mayor Andrea O’Rourke noted that “BRADEC paved the road for the other groups to come forward” by doing three years of legwork. She said the Boca organization “has the support of the community – and this has become a community project,” with elements for “education, innovation, technology and new ideas.” Earlier in the meeting, Council members heard from Gary Cohen, executive vice president of the Naftali Group, who said his company learned of the proposed project “only 14 days ago.” He apologized for not submitting a more complete proposal. Cohen said the New York-based real estate company would redesign the amphitheater that the city would continue to own and operate. As to the adjoining site, Cohen said Naftali suggests a “mixed-use project” that could include “residential, retail and office use.” Councilwoman Yvette Drucker seemed to echo the feelings of other Council members when she rejected Naftali’s plan. “There is no appetite for residential development” at Mizner, she said. She added: “Mixed use is not a great fit.” In his presentation on behalf of AEG Presents, Scott Gartner, director of corporate events, said the firm sponsors hun-

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dreds of concerts and productions across the nation. “I was part of your production team for the Mizner Amphitheater going back to its opening in 2002.” He said the company’s plan would bring in seating for 1,500 to 2,000 people, an arrangement that could be broken down for smaller crowds at less-expansive events. “We have a proven track record” of presenting stage programs, he said. “This is what we do.” He also noted that the company “has the capital to bring a world-class center to a world-class city.” The spokesmen for Naftali and AEG both said they would seek no money from the city for development of the arts center and neighboring revamped amphitheater. When the presentations ended, Mayor Singer asked Andrea Virgin, president of BRADEC and longtime arts advocate who launched the drive for a center in Boca at least four years ago, to reiterate that the group will raise its own funding and will not tap Boca for any cash. She agreed. In fact, during the BRADEC presentation, Virgin said her group is “funded by 21 area philanthropists” along with money from 100 organizations. It has a board of directors that “will meet quarterly for fundraising control of the center.” As if to further cement his assertion that BRADEC will not use city funding, Mayor Singer posted an email Tuesday saying that a day earlier, the “Council agreed to continue with discussions for the nonprofit group to build at their sole expense a proposed $100 million project for a new performing arts center and updated amphitheater at Mizner Park.” He went on to say that BRADEC plans “a new state-of-the-art complex with multiple venues. We will now move to lease negotiations.” “Some key points on which I pushed back to protect taxpayer dollars,” Singer added: “The group agreed to seek no city funding for the project, must have all construction costs and an endowment in hand before they begin any site work and will not add residential units or other commercial space” at Mizner Park. In a press release last October, BRADEC stated: “The arts center is designed as a permanent home for Boca Raton’s professional, cultural institutions, that will be flexible and adaptable for corporate, nonprofit and private events, along with conferences, festivals and conventions that cater to the creative industries.” The statement said: “The center’s design envisions advanced broadcast and projection technology, and sustainable and adaptable building systems. Its venues are planned as right-sized for Boca audiences, while able to flex and combine to serve up to 6,000 simultaneous event attendees.” When a ground lease is approved by the City Council, Virgin said, “active capital fundraising would commence in earnest, in conjunction with design development, with the goal of unveiling the reimagined Mizner Park Amphitheater first in 2025 — the same year of the City’s centennial. The full center would open in 2026. Community

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Lynora’s Italian Restaurant is coming soon to Boca Raton By: Kathryn Hubbard Family owned and operated restaurant, Lynora’s Italian Restaurant, will open a new location in Boca Raton this September. L y n o r a ’s first opened in 2014 on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach. A second location was added in West Palm Beach and other locations include Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens. The newest locations will be in Fort Lauderdale and the new Uptown Boca shopping center. “I’m really excited to enter Boca for the first time,” said owner Angelo Abbenante to The Palm Beach Post. “This is going to be our first in south county. We consider one of the center points for entering that market.” Construction for the new location in Boca Raton was scheduled in March, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Building the location began in January and will open in September. “The Boca location is going to have more of a city vibe to it with lots of openCommunity

air and outside seating,” said Abbenante, to The Palm Beach Post. The history of Lynora’s began in 1974 when Raffaele and Maria Abbenante immig rated from the Italian island Ponza, to Lake Worth. They began selling pizzas by the slice and over the next few decades, they expanded their business throughout Palm Beach County. Maria learned to make fresh pasta from her grandmother, Lynora. She began to use her passion for cooking to successfully run and operate the family-owned business. Angelo Abbenante was born into the family business and knew he would end up in the hospitality industry. Abbenante is able to carry on the family business and his family has created a legacy across Palm Beach County. “Even though we are growing and expanding rapidly, we still have the Mom and Pop feel in all our locations,” said Abbenante. “My vision is to expand Lynora’s and share the food, heritage, and happiness I have been enjoying since I was a little boy, so that everyone can partake.” www.bocaratontribune.com

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Five Outstanding Ladies of Distinction Honored for Improving Youth’s Lives In south Palm Beach County, Crystal Spears is a “rock star” – not because of her artistic prowess but for her care, concern and compassion for youth and their families. It is not unusual to find her at a construction site teaching local girls how to use tools, exposing them to the industry or letting them meet women currently working in the field. “Mrs. Spears has helped many people have better homes, empowered teens with valuable community service opportunities, inspired younger people, especially girls, to take up construction, which has impacted their lives tremendously,” Dachinise Philibert, a senior at Atlantic Community High School said in a tribute to Spears recently. “For me … as a young woman, there are things I didn’t know I could do, or I knew I could do but never had the opportunity to do,” she added. Spears, who is the neighborhood revitalization director for Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, was among five women who were honored as Ladies of Distinction at an outdoor program in a Delray Beach parking lot on Saturday.

Spears, who enjoys working under the spotlight, said she was “honored by the recognition.” Each honoree – Spears, Marybeth Coffer of Friends of Riviera Beach Schools; Boynton Beach resident Suzette Franklin; Annetta Jenkins from the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Corporation and Estella Pyfrom from Estella’s Brilliant Bus – received a copy of a Proclamation from the Palm Beach County Commission, a nice bracelet and an orchid. Like many other observances, the pandemic’s unwanted presence disrupted how many families observed Mother’s Day this year. The day’s activities around the county were as diverse as our mothers. There were those who spent the day at the beach or pampered moms with breakfast in bed. There were also those who showered mothers with ﬂowers, cards or took them out for brunch or dinner. Unlike previous years when they held a banquet or picnic, organizers said they wanted a small observance on Saturday.

“Considering some of the challenges caused by the pandemic, we wanted to continue the proud tradition of recognizing these ladies,” said Franklin, who coordinated the event, which was sponsored by KOP Mentoring Network. “This was also an opportunity to do something fun to distract people from problems and help them cope with life’s challenges.” Some attendees stayed in their vehicles while others stood by, observing CDC protocol. As all moms know instinctively, keeping their children safe is their number one priority, so keeping our mothers and the public safe was our top priority, Franklin added. Not all the honorees were natural mothers. Two – Spears and Coffer - do not have children but have devoted their lives to nurturing youth. Coffer sponsors an afterschool tutoring program and other enrichment programs for third graders in her Riviera Beach community. She is also known for providing furniture for families in a public housing complex.

A mother does not necessarily have to be someone who gave birth, as some maintain. I submit that mothering has more to do with how you treat the children in your life. In fact, a mother can be a teacher, an aunt, or a friend who is a nurturer and helps those around her deal with difﬁcult things. The other honorees were recognized for their community engagement: Franklin, who runs an after-school tutoring program and was instrumental in starting the popular “Teen Scene” youth mentoring program in Delray Beach several years ago. Jenkins who funds several youth programs in the City of Riviera Beach and Pyfrom, who retired after 50 years in education and used her retirement funds to build a bus with computers and has been bringing it to underserved communities to bridge the digital divide. Whether you spent time with mom or found new ways to pay respects, remember it does not h a v e t o b e M o t h e r ’s D a y t o s h o w her love in ways big and small.

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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 adMay 14 - May 20, 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

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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!

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With the Arrival of Warmer Weather Comes Increased Danger of Drownings As the summer months arrive and the pandemic finally recedes into the background, many families are resuming activities, long deferred, as we heeded the guidance of the CDC. Getting out to see friends and enjoying the many recreational amenities South Florida offers. With a return to the outdoors comes the need to remember the need to protect the safety of our children. After a year of self-isolation, we need to take a few moments to remind our children to have fun but to do so safely. Did you know, according to the PBC Medical Examiner, seniors have the highest drowning rte in Palm Beach County based on population? Here in South Florida, swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to ensure our children know how to be safe while in the water. Every summer, the news is replete with heartbreaking stories of unsupervised children drowning in a backyard pool, canal or other body of water. It only takes a few moments for the unthinkable to occur. The number one cause of drowning in Palm Beach County is unsupervised water activity. The American Red Cross offers these important swimming safety tips designed to protect us from a tragedy as we go to the pool or beach: Swim in designated areas, preferably supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone. Young children should never be left unattended near water. Don’t trust a child’s life to another child; teach your children to ask permission before going near water. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear life jackets around water. Don’t forget to protect your pets from falling victim to the same dangers posed to your children. Don’t rely on life jackets alone — maintain constant supervision. Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim. Enroll in age-appropriate water orientation and learn-to-swim courses offered by the American Red Cross, the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County and the YMCA of South Palm Beach

County. If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time. Avoid distractions when supervising children around water. If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability. Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and a first aid kit. Know how and when to call 911 or the local emergency number. Don’t forget the need to protect your skin! Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10AM and 4PM and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15. Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. Enroll in a home pool safety, water safety, and first aid and CPR/AED course to learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The Drowning Prevention Coalition provides vouchers for free/reduced cost swim lessons for qualified children ages 2-12. Vouchers are provided on a first come / first served basis. Once funding for a fiscal year is exhausted, the program is not offered again until the subsequent fiscal year. A maximum of two vouchers are available per qualified child for their lifetime (3 vouchers if the child is special needs). A second voucher will be denied if the child does not attend all lessons in the first session. Children who achieve level three in the swim program are not eligible for an additional voucher. This is to enable non-swimming children to participate in the program. Parents whose child(ren) qualify and receive a voucher, may sign up for lessons at participating aquatic facilities in Palm Beach County. Call 561-616-7068 for a list of facilities. The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s Water Safety & Drowning Prevention program encourages exploration of water-related activities so that our community can safely enjoy the water-rich environment in which we live.

The Benefits of Pursuing True Greatness How would you define “greatness”? Or to put it another way, what would it require to achieve true greatness in the business and professional world? Some would connect greatness with the attaining of mass amounts of material wealth. Others might say that to be great, one would have to earn high status or fame within their chosen field of endeavor. For some, greatness means becoming the featured subject of articles in prestigious periodicals or being a celebrity who is interviewed on TV shows or used in commercials to pitch the company’s products. Each of those is significant, different ways for measuring high levels of achievement. But do they truly equate to greatness? Many people have attained such heights in their professions, only to find themselves wondering with regret, “Is that all there is?” Let me tell you about someone I know who has a very different perspective on greatness. Doug, a retired business owner, told me recently he had just returned from a week-long fly-fishing trip to Montana, with 10 younger men. Doug is in his 70’s, but most of the group consisted of men in their 40’s. With such an age disparity, why would someone like Doug devote so much time with these men? He explained: “I don’t like fishing. I only caught five fish all week, but I have mentored many of these men for years. It is extremely worthwhile for me to see them enjoy the outdoors while we also study the Bible.” As a mentor, Doug is not only sharing his personal experience and insights with these men, but is also pointing them to the one unchanging, timeless source of truth

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and wisdom - the Word of God - and helping them to understand how it relates to every area of their lives. Clearly, Doug does not have to do this. As a retired businessman, he could be “resting on his laurels,” or spending leisure time engaged in hobbies or other interests he did not have as much time for when he was working full-time. In reality, he is pursuing a special interest: the desire to help younger men to grow in their faith and learn how to become effective, fruitful servants of the Lord where they work and live. As 2 Corinthians 5:20 describes it, to become “ambassadors for Christ.” In one sense, Doug is sacrificing his time. But he really does not view it that way. He regards it a very special privilege to help others learn and practice God’s ways. And in the process, even though he does not claim this for himself, he is fulfilling what Jesus Christ said in Matthew 5:19, “Whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” He is also applying another principle Jesus taught in His “sermon on the mount,” as recorded in Matthew 6:19:21, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Doug’s sacrifice may lead him to greatness in the kingdom. Better yet, he may just drag a few younger men along with him. Rather than pursuing earthly rewards, he has his sights on what Jesus called, “fruit that will last” (John 15:16).

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PBSC to host Grad Walk May 13 to celebrate graduates By: Tabatha B. McDonald Palm Beach State College is holding Grad Walk Thursday, May 13 to celebrate the achievements of its spring 2021 graduates. The event, which is in lieu of a traditional commencement ceremony, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Duncan Theatre on the L a ke Wo r t h campus. Graduates donning caps and gowns will arrive in groups of 40 during 15-minute prearranged time slots to hear their names called, walk across the stage, be greeted by President Ava L. Parker, J.D. and be photographed. “It is important to celebrate this very important milestone for students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend, let alone graduate from college,’’ said Dr.

Peter Barbatis, vice president of Student Services and Enrollment Management. “Our first Grad Walk last December was highly successful and popular. Many students and their family members appreciated the opportunity to celebrate in a safe and timely manner, and we are pleased to offer this option again.” The College is expanding the outside portion of the celebration. In addition to a DJ and appearances by Palmer, the College’s panther mascot, there will be more photo backdrops and a variety of food trucks for graduates and their families. Palm Beach State will award more than 2,600 associate and bachelor’s degrees and certificates this spring. For more information about Grad Walk, visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/graduation.

Detective Kristi Alsup Named Officer of the Year By: Gabriela Villamonte On Wednesday morning, the Boca Raton Police Services department announced that Detective Kristi Alsup was named Officer of the Year. “The best way to describe this last year is ‘challenging,’” Alsup said in her speech. “I have so much respect for my fellow officers who never wavered in their mission to protect and serve even with the at-risk and unexpected changes in their personal lives.” National Police Week brings awareness to those who serve the city. While the pandemic has forced people to socially distance and stay home, the police department is using their platforms to honor those who serve. According to Public Information Officer Jessica Desir, the department is unable to host any events due to the pandemic. That being said, she mentioned that it will celebrate the week through it’s social

media accounts. In one of their recent posts, it was mentioned that the department has responded to 47,752 calls for service. In addition, it included a one minute video looking back on various accomplishments that the department has succeeded within the past year. “This week, we honor the men and women of law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We also recognize and thank our officers for their dedication to protecting and serving the City of Boca Raton,” the department published on their social media posts. The department will continue to celebrate the week through their Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Encouraging other officers to continue having each other’s backs, Detective Alsup said, “This is not an easy job, and oftentimes it’s a thankless job.” National Police Week r uns from May 9 – 15.

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Amazon’s New Grocery Store is Coming to Boca Raton By: Gabriela Villamonte “Alexa where is the produce section?” The creator of Alexa’s technology, Amazon, is coming to Boca Raton in a new fashion — as a grocery store. According to the Palm Beach Post, Amazon Fresh is moving to Uptown Boca Raton. This will be the first store in the southeast region of the U.S. With active stores only being in California and Illinois, the company is building up to create a new chain of grocery stores. According to descriptions on Amazon, the store will provide a new grocery store experience by combining its available technology with national brands. There will be blue Alexa kiosks located throughout the store to answer questions customers may have. “You’ll find everything you typically find at a grocery store, with the low prices you expect from Amazon, including a wide assortment of national brands; high-quality produce, meat, and seafood; plus our culinary

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team offers a range of delicious prepared foods made fresh in store, every day,” stated in the Amazon website description. Shoppers can order ahead through the app to either pick up or have their groceries delivered. Amazon Prime members will receive free same-day delivery. The company has also recently launched a new extension to its app called “Amazon Dash Cart.” According to its description, it is a smart shopping cart that makes grocery shopping faster by allowing customers to check out through the Amazon app on their phone to skip the line. “Earlier this year, Uptown Boca received permission from Palm Beach County to expand the grocery store space to 35,000 square feet from 28,000 square feet to meet Amazon Fresh’s specifications, according to public records.” Alexandra Clough said in her article from The Palm Beach Post. A s o f r i g h t n o w, a n o p e n i n g date has not been announced.

Boynton Beach City Hall Accepting Clothing Donations to Support Economic Development for Local Adults with Disabilities The City of Boynton Beach and the non-profit organization Azul for Better Living are holding a clothing drive through May 24. Drop off cleaned and bagged clothing at City Hall (100 E. Ocean Ave.), Monday – Friday 8 am5 pm, and help make a difference supporting economic development for local adults with disabilities. I t e m s wa nted for donation: • Gently used or new garments • Clothes that may stains or imperfections • Male/Female pieces, all sizes and styles • Preference for natural fibers like cot-

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ton, linen, silk, denim and wool • Name brand pieces are highly appreciated “We are proud to support Azul for the Better Living and the special needs community,” Debbie Maj o r s, A DA Coordinator for the City of Boynton Beach said. “These creative designers can take the ordinary, and through their artistic talents, make it extraordinary!” Those wishing to receive a donation certificate for accounting purposes should leave contact information with their donations. For more information, contact Azul for Better Living at 954-600-5330 or email info@azulforthebetterliving.

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Keeping People Protected on Public Transit as Life Returns to Normal With the post-pandemic phase on the horizon, people are reconsidering the meaning of the word “safety.” This is particularly true for those who ride public transit. Public transportation keeps America running by connecting people to their jobs, essential services and more. But experts say that as new COVID-19 variants emerge while ridership returns to pre-pandemic levels, transit agencies will need a strategic solution to keep riders and employees safe from germs. “People underestimate how quickly viruses can be transferred via surfaces. In fact, the hand is quicker than a sneeze when it comes to how quickly a virus or bacteria can cause infection,” says University of Arizona researcher and leading expert on infectious diseases, Dr. Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D. “The subway is the second highest-risk place for germ exposure after cruise ships, where you have a lot of people coming and going, standing close together and touching the same handrails, poles and surfaces.” According to Dr. Gerba, keeping people safe

in such highly-trafficked conditions needs to go beyond cleaning with just soap and water, which can’t guarantee full coverage, provides only momentary disinfection and leaves surfaces immediately vulnerable to recontamination. A new EPA-approved product, SurfaceWise2 from biotechnology company Allied BioScience, offers hope of more reliable protection on public transportation. Providing continuous protec-

tion from COVID-19 with a single application when used as directed, it has the potential to be the foundation of transit systems’ comprehensive safety plans to protect against coronaviruses and other viruses and bacteria, which often spread via surface transmission. Independent lab studies conducted by Dr. Gerba found it effective against Human Coronavirus 229E, the EPAapproved surrogate, demonstrating its ability to

successfully protect against COVID-19. Coated surfaces were found to reduce the concentration of these viruses by greater than 99.9% after two hours of contact, much quicker than the time it takes for the viruses to die naturally. The only lasting antiviral surface coating with EPA approval, SurfaceWise2 offers weeks of protection against a variety of illness-causing pathogens with just a single application, making it a viable and affordable choice for busy transit systems currently tasked with regular and time-consuming deep cleans of stations, buses and trains. Its quick electrostatic application reduces human error, cuts downtime -- critical for transit systems -- and ensures precise, complete coverage on virtually any surface. Carrying the lowest possible EPA toxicity rating, it’s also safe for people and the environment. To learn more, visit www.surfacewise.com. “Using an effective long-term coating to protect surfaces, alongside other precautions like mask-wearing and social distancing, is how our country can keep these transportation lifelines safe for the American public,” says Dr. Gerba.

How to Connect With Loved Ones in 2021 In a pandemic year marked by distance, loss and virtual stand-ins, Americans have become more intentional about connecting with family and friends. Here are a few ways technology can help you show you care in 2021. • Applying modern twists on old traditions: It’s no surprise that some of the traditional ways we share sentiments and make memories are getting exciting new twists. For example, the innovative new greeting card company, Hello Video, is offering an easy, hightech way to share special sentiments with family and friends, near or far. Whether you are wishing your parents a happy anniversary, or just want to tell someone how much you miss them, here’s how it works: 1. Visit hellovideocard.com and browse cards by holiday and occasion. 2. Select a card and add a personalized message and photo. 3. Record and upload a video. 4. Provide the recipient’s name and mailing address. Hello Video will send the card via the mail. 5. When the card arrives, recipients can simply place their smartphone over the center of the card’s right interior panel to play the video. Combining the best of both stationery and personalized video to give you a new way to send May 14 - May 20, 2021

greetings, share moments, and create memories, Hello Video offers cards for major holidays, birthdays, as well as “just because” and “thinking of you” sentiments. This innovative technology captures priceless moments and memories to create a shared experience. All cards are $9.99 (which includes shipping and handling), plus tax. • Collaborating on music selections: You don’t need to be in the same room or even on the same continent to experience the joy of listening to music together. Streaming music services are allowing friends to create collaborative playlists that can be enjoyed any time. • Sharing a taste of home: At a time when travel options have been limited, long-distance food delivery is making it possible to share the delicious tastes of your city or region with loved ones residing far away. From New York City bagels to Texas barbecue, sharing a food connection can help you feel physically close, even when you’re apart. As the vaccine rolls out nationwide and restrictions continue to lift, you might be starting to plan for more in-person visits and travel soon. However, one thing is certain, the innovative technologies and services you came to rely on during the pandemic are going to continue to help you thoughtfully and creatively connect with loved ones near and far. www.bocaratontribune.com

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Boca Helping Hands Offering Virtual ESOL Class and Conversation Café Boca Helping Hands is offering a new six-week virtual English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class, called Intermediate ESOL Practice, each Thursday beginning May 20 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. The organization has also established an ongoing virtual “Conversation Café” as part of its Professional Development Program to help its clients improve their English language skills. Both programs are currently held via Zoom. Nearly 500 individuals have participated in the Boca Helping Hands ESOL program since it began in 2014. The goal of the newly added Intermediate ESOL Practice course is to build fluency through spontaneous discussion. The class will view and discuss videos about everyday topics, participate in writing activities and vocabulary building, and learn about structure and grammar to become more fluent in English. “As a resource-based agency, it is imperative that we continue to find adequate ways to match our community’s needs,” said Trina Chin Cheong, BHH Director of Programs. “This class gives Boca Helping Hands yet another opportunity to meet those needs by providing engaging and meaningful English learning opportunities.” The volunteer instructor for this course is Victoria Navarrete, who designs online ESOL programs for middle school and high school students in her

professional life. Navarrete first learned about BHH’s programming through her children’s school. Involved with Boca Helping Hands since 2019, she designed the Survival English (beginner’s ESOL) course that launched earlier this year and

is compiling videos and lessons plans for the Intermediate ESOL Practice course. “This program will allow them to build and practice these skills in a relaxed environment where they can experiment with and make mistakes in English with

no negative consequences,” said Navarrete. “When they use their new language skills outside of the classroom, they will be confident in their communication abilities and will have strategies for dealing with new situations that arise in those contexts.” Conversation Café is open to all levels and helps to practice English in a casual and conversational setting. People can participate at their leisure to further develop existing language skills through conversation with other participants and BHH volunteers. Conversation Café is held twice a week on Tuesdays from 5:15 pm-6:15 pm and Fridays from 2 pm-4 pm. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link. Boca Helping Hands is looking for additional teachers with ESOL experience — who feel comfortable teaching in a virtual setting — to volunteer for the ESOL programs. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please email trina@bocahelpinghands.org. To register for the Intermediate ESOL Practice course or Conversation Café, please visit bocahelpinghands.org/ ESOL. Individuals must reside in Palm Beach County and need to have a personal computer, internet connection, and Zoom access. For more information on Boca Helping Hands, visit bocahelpinghands.org.

Desmond Howard to be Keynote Speaker at YMCA event By: Megan Mandatta The YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s 19th Annual Inspiration Breakfast will take place on May 19 and expects to have Desmond Howard, a “former Heisman Trophy winn e r, S u p e r Bowl champion, college football analyst and onair personality for ESPN shows” as their keynote speaker, as reported by The Sun Sentinel. The event will take place at the Peter Blum Family YMCA and is their biggest fundraiser of the year. All funds raised will benefit the YMCA’s financial assistance and youth development programs. “Overcoming a year like 2020, the YMCA of South Palm Beach County can’t express their gratitude enough to our local community members who continue to show their support for Community

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Lynn University’s Class of 2021 speaker embodies resilience By: Kathryn Hubbard Lynn University has named Jada Diogostine as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2021, which will occur May 15. Diogostine is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in education. Diogostine is also a member of the Lynn Leadership Institute, Golden Key International Honour Society, a peer leader and a member of the student government. “I have really enjoyed meeting new people from around the world and forming lifelong friendships,” said Diogostine. “I also had really great mentors that helped me throughout my time at Lynn.” Originally from Belle Glade, Diogostine first heard of Lynn University while in high school under the guidance of the Women of Tomorrow program. She earned a full-ride scholarship through the Scholastic Achievement of Palm Beach County and was chosen out of several high school seniors in the county. “I really liked Lynn because it felt like home

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when I visited,” said Diogostine. “I also really liked that the campus was close to my hometown.” Every year, Lynn University selects a speaker from the graduating class. In recent years, the commencement speaker has been involved in student life on campus and has made a significant impact with their leadership positions. Diogostine will deliver her speech with a theme of resilience. “The Class of 2021 has been through a unique college experience,” said Diogostine. “We are really resilient and I want the graduates to feel inspired.” Diogostine is currently pursuing her master’s in Criminal Justice at Lynn. She plans on working with at-risk youth who do not have support from their family at home. “My biggest advice is to step out of your comfort zone,” said Diogostine. “You never know what opportunities you might gain.” D u r i n g D i o g o s t i n e ’s s h o r t t i m e a t Lynn, she has made a big impact on student life. Her speech will inspire the C l a s s o f 2 0 2 1 b e yo n d g r a d u a t i o n d ay.

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St. Andrews’ Scots Host a “Signing Nova Southeastern University no Celebration” for School Athletes longer require vaccinations By: Megan Mandatta Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton hosted a Signing Day Celebration for Student Athletes who committed to universities to continue in the pursue of their athletic career. T hree students were featured in a recent article by The Sun Sentinel, including Emily Trieschmann (Florida State University- swimming), Devin Hines (Lafayette College- Basketball), and Ian Noble (University of Virginia- XCountry/ Track). Trieschmann injured her right shoulder during a routine practice and needed six months to recover which had the potential to ruin her college athletic career but was still able to commit to FSU. “Signing day was a very exciting day that I was looking forward to,” Trieschmann said to The Sun Sentinel. “I had a lot of obstacles in my path leading up to signing day.” Hines was being recruited throughout his junior and senior years of high school

by schools such as Cornell University, Rice University, and Niagara University. Eventually, Hines signed with Lafayette College due to the connection he felt with Jarren Dyson, Lafayette’s coach. “My parents and I were so excited we could not wait till the day I signed with them,” Hines said to The Sun Sentinel. “To this very day, it had been the best decision that I have made. I’m really excited about the opportunity to play basketball at a D1 school and at the same time get a great education at Lafayette.” “The recruiting process this year was super chaotic for me,” Ian Noble said to The Sun Sentinel. “Missing all of the last track season due to COVID-19, I was stuck. With my coaches explaining to coaches how I was about to drop some really fast times, it was hard to get many top D1 schools to believe us.” Noble is now looking forward to joining UVA after a phone call with Vin Lananna, new coach of the track team, after being set on Georgetown for years.

By: Lauren Do Nascimento Nova Southeastern University will no longer be requiring students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated by the upcoming fall. As reported by NBC 6, the university president announced in a statement that the vaccine requirement will no longer be enforced. This decision is due to the Florida law that was recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The new law would be put in place on July 7 and would ban businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. “As you know, Nova Southeastern University was hoping for the ability to require COVID-19 vaccinations where possible to further protect the NSU Florida community. However, due to a new Florida law, the university is unable to maintain such a policy,” NSU says in a statement. “NSU Florida always

follows the letter and spirit of the law and we must do that as the law goes into effect on July 1, 2021.” NSU states that its original safeguards will still be in place. The university still intends to motivate faculty and students to still get vaccinated before the start of the fall semester. NSU also created a voluntary prog ram to encourage voluntary vaccine reporting and continued vaccinations before August 1. “Nonetheless, with additional safeguards in place, NSU Florida has its best opportunity to return to normalcy this fall,” NSU’s statement states. The voluntary vaccination reporting program is called NSU Vax Max and it allows students and faculty to report their vaccination information. NSU intends to use NSU Vax Max to reach its goal of an 80% threshold of vaccinated students, faculty and staff.

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Fuller Center has Served Hardworking, Under-Resourced Families and Children For 50 Years More than 900 children in 41 zip codes from throughout Palm Beach County, along with their families, are served by the Fuller Center (formerly the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers) each year. In 1971, the Fuller Center opened its doors in Boca Raton to provide ear-

More than 900 children in 41 zip codes from throughout Palm Beach County, along with their families, are served by the Fuller Center each year. ly education and childcare to children living in poverty. The organization was founded to support low-income workers (most of whom are essential service workers) providing the foundation of the local economy and offer their children the same educational opportunities as their more affluent peers. Fifty years later, the organization has grown from serving 22 children to over 900 each year and has greatly expanded its services. The Fuller Center is a community care center providing quality education for children six weeks to 12 years and offering enrichment programs to care

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for the children when they are out of school, enhancing their academic, social, emotional, physical, and behavioral health. The Center also provides extensive family support services to ensure that children go home each night to selfsustaining, parents able to provide safe, healthy, and enriching homes for their children. “The parents we serve are the backbone of our local economy,” says Ellyn Okrent, CEO of the Fuller Center. “We are proud of the remarkable outcomes achieved by our alumni who, as adults, are raising healthy families and maintaining highly respectable jobs and positions in the community. The purpose of our organization is to ensure that deserving children and hardworking parents get the opportunities they need to reach their full potential and become positive contributors to our community.” The Fuller Center is the only nonprot in South Palm Beach County that provides early childhood education, after-school, and out-of-school programming, camps, and family support, including case management; parenting, nancial, nutrition and ESOL classes; employment assistance; access to on-the-job training; and more, all under one roof. For more information on the Fuller Center, call (561) 391-7274 or visit www.ffcdc.org.

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SGA leader at Boca Raton campus wins statewide award By: Tabatha B. McDonald Maria Heather Moya, outgoing Student Government Association president at Palm Beach State College’s Boca Raton campus, has won a statewide award for her outstanding leadership and service during the 20202021 school year. Moya received the Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award in the Community College Student category from the Florida College System Student Government Association. The award is named in recognition of the former Florida state senator, governor and U.S. senator. “It’s an amazing honor,” said Moya, an aspiring lawyer who will graduate in May with an Associate in Arts degree. “I’m really happy to have this recognition of serving Palm Beach State College to the best of my ability and giving back a piece of what the College has given me being a student here.” The award was presented during FCSSGA’s virtual conference in early April. The organization presents the award annually in the Community Supporter, Community College Employee, Community College Student and SGA Advisor categories. The student category is open to all students, regardless of their SGA involvement. Manuel Lopez Ramirez, president of the Belle Glade campus SGA, nominated Moya for the award and described her as “a relentless and dedicated leader who always takes initiative.” “If ever there is a task that needs com-

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“It appears that the judges who selected Heather as the award recipient agreed that she has done some amazing things this year. Heather and Palm Beach State College should be proud of all that she has accomplished.” Having been raised in the Tri-state area, Moya relocated to Florida only a couple of years ago. At PBSC, she quickly got active with the SGA, and despite the pandemic,

“It’s an amazing honor,” said Moya, an aspiring lawyer who will graduate in May with an Associate in Arts degree. pleting, Heather is the first one to offer guidance and deliver exceptional results,” he wrote in his nomination letter. During her year as president of the SGA, Moya developed and hosted a virtual forum with Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, who shared insights on COVID-19 and his tenure and policies. She developed a Criminal Justice Forum featuring Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg and Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren. She also pursued an opportunity by Florida State Rep. Joe Casello to submit ideas for bills that could be drafted and filed. Of the submissions by SGA leaders across PBSC’s five campus-

es, Moya’s bill proposal, “The Florida Fair Chance Act,” or otherwise known as “Ban the Box,” was chosen. Her aim was to eliminate the felony and misdemeanor box on job applications to reduce recidivism, increase reintegration into the workforce and decrease unemployment. It led to the filing of House Bill 1331 and its companion legislation Senate Bill 1646. “When a student takes the time to recognize all of the amazing things that a peer does, it is often more impactful than when an advisor or faculty member makes the nomination,” Kerry Roth, FCSSGA state advisor said, noting that anyone in the Florida College System can nominate a student.

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seized the opportunity to lead the organization. In addition to her statewide award, she received a Leader of the Year Award from the Boca Raton campus. She plans to transfer to a university to get a bachelor’s degree in political science or public policy before pursuing law school. “To go back to school and in your first year to not only excel academically, but also become president of the Boca Student Government, win multiple awards, and be active in the community— it’s been a whirlwind year. For me, being recognized in any shape or form is humbling and something I never expected,’’ Moya said.

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SPORTS Cole Rose Named New Men’s Basketball Coach Palm Beach Atlantic has named Cole Rose as the next head men’s basketball coach. Rose joins the Sailfish after spending the last seven years in an assistant capacity at Lee University in Tennessee, including this past season where he served as the associate coach. “I’m excited to announce Cole Rose as our next head men’s basketball coach and to welcome his family to West Palm Beach,” Director of Athletics Courtney Lovely Evans said. “There was a lot of interest in the position, and I’m grateful for the work of the search committee, under the leadership of Manisha Redus, head women’s basketball coach, for their work throughout this process. We had an impressive group of candidates, but Cole Rose’s faith, experience working at faith-based institutions and successful NCAA Division II South Region ties that makes him the perfect fit for PBA. I believe Cole will continue on in the success of his predecessor Dave Balza and take our men’s basketball program to new and greater heights.” Rose was instrumental in Lee qualifying for the last two NCAA Division II South Region Tournaments, claiming their first victory this March. The Flames posted a 15-6 record this year and a 22-7 mark in the last full season in 2019-20. A noted defensive coach, he helped Lee finish each of the last four seasons in the top-four of the Gulf South Conference in opponent’s scoring average. They led the league in 2018-19 and were second this past year, holding teams to 65.6 points per game. He helped Lee in the transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference when he returned to his alma mater in 2014 as an assistant coach. The Flames posted a winning record in each of the last four seasons including 22 wins in 2019-20, their most since joining Division II. “I would like to thank Dr. Schwinn, Courtney Lovely Evans and everyone involved in the hiring committee and interview process for the opportunity to serve at Palm Beach Atlantic,” Rose said. “My family and I are truly humbled and excited to make PBA our home and so thankful to be in the grace of God’s timing to be called to this position. It’s always been our family’s prayer for God to put us where we’re needed, and we are ecstatic to take that next step at PBA.” Rose began his coaching career at Trinity Christian in Dublin, Ga. in 2008-09. He would take over at Boyd Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tenn. from 2009-14 where he oversaw all aspects of the boys basketball program. Rose May 14 - May 20, 2021

was named region coach of the year in the 201112 and 2012-13 seasons while leading Boyd Buchanan to the school’s first trip to the state tournament in over a decade. “I’ve always had tremendous respect for the Sailfish Men’s Basketball program under the leadership of Coach Balza, the success they’ve achieved and the values they’ve built upon,” Rose continue. “T hroughout the hiring process, it became clear that the vision of Dr. Schwinn and the leadership of Courtney Lovely Evans make PBA a truly special campus to coach and have the privilege of developing young men. My family and I couldn’t be more excited to join the community of West Palm Beach and begin this journey at Palm Beach Atlantic.” He spent the final two years of his playing career at Lee during the 2006-07 and 200708 seasons as the Flames posted a 55-12 record. He helped lead the team to the Southern States Athletic Conference regular season and tournament championship in 2007-08, the Elite Eight of the NAIA National Tournament, and a school record 33 wins. Rose was named to the All-SSAC team and SSAC Defensive Player of the Year as the team captain in his senior season. “Leaving a place like Lee University is never easy and I am forever grateful to Dr. Conn, Dr. Walker, Larry Carpenter, Tommy Brown and especially Bubba Smith, who has made such a tremendous impact on my life both professionally and personally,” Rose said. “I am grateful for the opportunities I have enjoyed at Lee and know they’ve been an integral ingredient in preparing me for this next step in my career and the challenges that lie ahead. I’m looking forward to competing against some of the best programs in the nation in the Sunshine State Conference and can’t wait to begin the process of building relationships with our players and community.” He earned a Master’s Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition from Tennessee Chattanooga and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Lee. Cole is married to Ashley Rose and the couple will relocate to South Florida with their daughter, Penny and son, Jack. He takes over a Sailfish team that posted a 21-9 record in their last full season in 2019-20, ear ning their first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament before it’s cancellation due to Covid-19. In 2020-21 the team was limited to just seven games posting a 2-5 record and reaching the SSC Tournament semifinals.

Fabelo and Morrison Named to All-SSC Teams The Palm Beach Atlantic baseball team had two players earn individual honors today as Robert Fabelo and Landen Morrison were named to All-Sunshine State Conference teams. Fabelo becomes the first Sailfish player to be named to the All-SSC first team after hitting .297 during the 23 games he appeared in for t h e S a i l f i s h . T h e P B A catcher finished with a .982 fielding percentag e with 24 assists. T he Mia m i n a t ive r e c o r d e d 2 7 hits with two home r uns and 12 RBI’s while scoring nine runs. Fabelo’s had his best game of the season in PBA’s win over Saint Leo

as he had a 5-for-5 perfor mance at the plate with four RBI’s. Fabelo finished third on the team in batting average and hits. Morrison was named to the All-SSC honorable mention team after his first season as a Sailfish. The freshman outfielder hit .312 on the year hitting primarily out of the leadoff s p o t for the ‘Fish. Morrison finished tied for f i f t h in the confere n c e with 23 RBI’s and tied for second with 19 walks. The Bradenton, Fla. native added three home runs, scored 18 runs, and stole ten bases. Eight of his 29 hits went for extra bases as the right fielder finished with a .914 OPS.

Brannon Mondragon Named to the NJCAA Region VIII/FCSAA All-State 1st Team Brannon Mondrag on was named to the NJCAA Region VIII/FCSAA All-State 1st Team at this year’s state baseball tournament. Mondragon is the only Palm Beach player to be named to the All-State/AllRegion team. Mondragon is joined by Daytona State’s Spencer Rich, St. Petersburg’s Gabe Rincones, and Gulf Coast State’s Max Ryerson as 1st Team All-State/All-Region Outfielders. Only 12 hitters are named to the All-State/All-Region team each year, putting Brannon in very

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Four Owls are United Soccer Coaches All-Region After collecting four nods for the first time in program history following the 2019 season, the Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer team has repeated the feat, again having a quartet of Owls recognized as All-South Region by the United Soccer Coaches. Gi Krstec and Amanda Mar tin both were honored as Second Te a m m e m bers, and Miracle Porter and Sammy Vitols were each named to the Third Team. The Owls’ four upperclassmen combined for exactly half of the team’s goals this year, and just under half – 42% – of the squad’s assists, leading the program to its sixth straight winning season and a No. 2 seed in the Conference USA East Division, despite all the ups and downs of an odd season that was pushed into the spring. Additionally, all four had been named All-CUSA exactly a month ago, on April 12.

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“Congratulations to the four young ladies on their All-Region selection,” said head coach Patrick Baker. “Gi, Amanda, Miracle and Sammy being recognized is amazing and we are very proud of them. All of these young ladies are firstyear honorees and the four selections matches our program best from 2019. “Gi was a big piece to our success this year and was exceptional in the midfield. Amanda, as a South Carolina transfer, became the centerpiece of the defense and added some key goals in C-USA play. Miracle was a constant threat upfront and managed to have a breakout season. Sammy is a talented flank player and came on strong at the end of the season. Team success allows for individual recognition, and just really proud of our team this past spring season. With the starting lineup returning, the 2021 fall season looks

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse team had two players receive All-Sunshine State Conference honors on Wednesday after noon. Defenders Gunner Gebelein and Hunter Sheffield were honored by the coaches within the conference for their performances this season. Gebelein was named to the SSC first team for the second time in his Sailfish career. The Sailfish junior was fourth in the conference in ground balls, first among non-faceoff specialists, with 57 and second in the conference in caused turnovers with 26. The Huntington, Maryland native has twice been named an All-American and was named SSC Freshman of the Year in 2019. Gebelein

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