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By: Megan Mandatta Palm Beach County’s Board of Commissioners met June 23 and unanimously approved a mandatory facial covering policy after facing a slew of angered residents speaking against the mandate. This policy comes in response to the newest surges of COVID-19 across the county and the state of Florida. “Masks protect a person who could have the COVID virus from spreading it,” Palm Beach County’s Department of Health Director Dr. Alina Alonso said. “In other words, if I am positive and I have this mask on then my virus cannot go to you.”

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation banned alcohol consumption at bars on Friday following the daily record number of COVID-19 cases reaching 8,942. According to abc news, this record is almost double the previous record set just two days prior. Florida now has 122,960 confirmed cases and 3,366 related deaths as of June 26, according to the Florida Department of Health. Phase 2 which began on June 5, permitted bars to reopen under the same rules as restaurants, with the additional restriction of no barstools. However, the state suspended the license of an Orlando bar near the University of Central Florida earlier this week after at least 13 employees and 28 guests tested positive. Florida health

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Palm Beach County’s Board of Commissioners met June 23 and unanimously approved a mandatory facial covering policy after facing a slew of angered residents speaking against the mandate.

• The Achievement Centers for Children and Families (ACCF), established in 1969 and serves 900 local children and families annually from three locations in Delray Beach, reports overwhelming response to its meal program that launched on March 23. The organization has partnered with local restaurants and community agencies to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to local families. Thus far, they have been able to provide 3500 meals, including 1100 dinners, 900 lunches & 1500 breakfasts and, last Friday, were able to provide two rolls of toilet paper to each family. • Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits, in partnership with Miami Marlins Foundation and Ark of the City are teaming up to host a distribution of food and supplies to South Floridians with food security needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The abrupt and ongoing interruption of business in various industries caused by COVID-19 has increased demand for food distributions to support Floridians. With the help of the Miami Marlins Foundation and Ark of The City, Farm Share is slated to feed 500 local households on Wednesday, April 15. • In response to the “stay at home” orders affecting so many worldwide, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is pivoting to provide virtual supports and resources to people with special needs and their families. The Foundation is seeking partners to provide virtual programs to a population who typically suffer from social isolation. Now is the time to take advantage of technology and ensure families have access to information, guidance, learning, and social opportunities. • Just one day before receiving a letter from the City of Boca Raton that announced the closure of all nonessential and commercial businesses until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Florida Atlantic University merchandise store, It’s Owl Time, officially announced it would be permanently closing its store near the middle of May. • As Florida Atlantic University has already announced that classes will continue

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• The Early Learning Coalition is seeking assistance in helping child care centers serving emergency personnel, and essential workers obtain the necessary supplies they need to stay open safely. During this time of need, The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County has generously received a donation of $10,000 in highly coveted hand sanitizer from the Medical Group of South Florida. • Officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital today announced the appointment of KerryAnn McDonald, MD, to the medical staff of the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute (LWHWI) and BocaCare® Physician Network. She specializes in benign and malignant breast disease. • Art enthusiasts can expect to be moved this fall by three exhibits that cover a range of topics including sexual assault and its effect on victims. The exhibits, which will be displays at The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus and The Gallery at Lake Worth Campus, showcase stories, ideas and perceptions through paintings, drawings, photography, graphic design and more. They are free and open to the public and feature artwork created by PBSC students and community artists. • Baptist Health South Florida is once again the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report with 32 high-performing awards in 14 types of care. Boca Raton Regional Hospital is once again the highest-ranked hospital.

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Community International student and Palm Beach County Makes Facial aspiring nurse selected as student Coverings Mandatory trustee By: Megan Mandatta

Three years ago, Gabrielle Louis came to Palm Beach State College from Port-au-Prince, Haiti to pursue an education and gain more experiences. Not only is she accomplishing these goals, she has also been selected as the College’s student trustee for the 202021 academic year. Louis, who graduated Summa Cum Laude this spring with an Associate in Arts degree, was chosen out of nine candidates who interviewed for the role via Zoom. She is the 20th student to serve in the role and will attend her first District Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 11. As the new voice of Palm Beach State’s 49,000 students, Louis is especially hoping to connect with other international students who might be experiencing the challenges she first faced. “When I started, I was exposed to a new language and new style of life which led me to suffer from cultural shock,” said Louis, who is now pursuing Associate in Science degrees in Human Services and Nursing. “I went through struggles and pain with my classmates, and I scrutinized many areas of the school.” However, Louis says the warm environment of Palm Beach State, the patience of its employees and its diversity led her to get out of her comfort zone to become an ambitious, overachieving student and confident person. Louis also noticed the development of PBSC and is hoping in her new

role to directly contribute to that growth, while also being the voice to students who are speechless like she was a few years ago. “Being the student trustee will help me contribute directly to making Palm Beach State a comfortable house for students from different countries and show that background and language don’t have to be barriers to what someone can accomplish.” During her time at PBSC, Louis has also been working in various capacities at the Boca Raton campus, including with Marc Fedderman, a learning specialist in the Student Learning Center. “I have watched Gabrielle grow as a writer, reader and most significantly a critical thinker,” said Fedderman, who also serves as an adjunct instructor of English. “Since finishing my Advanced English class with distinction, she has expanded her presence at the College, working first as a supplemental instruction leader for Elements of Nutrition and then as a student worker in the Admissions Office. The same characteristics that have made her an exemplary student are apparent in her work at the College. She is always friendly, supportive, and a paragon of what Palm Beach State stands for.” When Louis is finished with her education, she plans to invest her knowledge into helping improve the health care system of Haiti.

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Palm Beach County’s Board of Commissioners met June 23 and unanimously approved a mandatory facial covering policy after facing a slew of angered residents speaking against the mandate. This policy comes in response to the newest surges of COVID-19 across the county and the state of Florida. “Masks protect a person who could have the COVID virus from spreading it,” Palm Beach County’s Department of Health Director Dr. Alina Alonso said. “In other words, if I am positive and I have this mask on then my virus cannot go to you.” Dr. Alonso added, “Our numbers are going in the wrong direction” citing the rate of infection’s rise to the “less cautious” who are now beginning to go outside and attend populated functions. “Everything we are going to do today is with the idea of keeping people healthy and keeping people so they can put food on the table and so that we can be a community again when this thing is over,” Vice Mayor Robert Weinroth commented. “I hate the idea of talking about mandatory face coverings and it goes against my grain and I think that it’s a mistake.” Weinroth suggested substitution of the original motion putting certain limits on the mandate. This includes a 30-day sunset on the policy, violators being given a civil citation, and coverings not enforced outside in public areas such as beaches and playgrounds. In response to this Commissioner Gregg Weiss mentioned Monroe County’s mask enforcement policy lasting one year and said, “A more reasonable approach would be to set this for four months.” The other commissioners, including Hal Valeche and Weinroth, supported only a 30-day mandate citing their ability to prolong the mask enforcement policy if there is a continued rise in positive cases. “We have to do everything we can to slow the spread and we’re doing that here today with the mandatory masks,” Commissioner Mark Bernard said. “We are not able to go into Phase Two because our numbers are increasing.” Noncompliance with the new mask mandate will result in civil citations up to $500, Weinroth compares the penalties to that of a speeding ticket.

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The vote was public and a hearing was held beforehand to allow citizens the opportunity to voice their opinion on mandatory mask enforcement. “You’re not listening to ‘We The People’, you made your decision,” one citizen, Butch Diaz argued. “You do not care about ‘We The People.’ It’s pathetic. It breaks my heart because I would die for the flag, I would die for the country and I would die for the Constitution. And you guys are supposed to uphold the Constitution. But you know what? You didn’t. You let ‘We The People’ down.” A majority of those who spoke vehemently voiced a connection between this decision, Nazi Germany and Fidel Castro’s dictatorship in Cuba. Many also commented on a religious note reasoning that God did not intend for the wearing of masks. The crowd continued to voice their concerns due to some of their inability to wear masks due to an underlying health condition. Commissioner Melissa McKinlay noted a majority of the emails received by her office were in favor of a mask mandate. McKinlay proposed that county law enforcement officials be given masks to distribute in cases where constituents not complying be given a facial covering. “I think we have to be careful about exempting medical conditions so that language should be an important part of this because the last thing we want to do is people that genuinely can’t wear masks to get them into a situation where they could be cited,” Valeche commented. The vote was cast, including provisions made by Weinroth, and the mandate passed 7-0. This decision was met with an uproar from the crowd with many in attendance marching out once the outcome was announced. Weiss noted that this mask enforcement policy was made in an effort to combat the high positivity rate. “Our goal is not to arrest citizens. It’s not to necessarily fine citizens. It’s to encourage citizens and help us protect all of us to keep our county moving forward, to keep our businesses open, to keep our recreational activities going forward,” County Administrator Verdenia Baker commented. “It’s a matter of educating, putting the information out and knowing we’re protecting each other.”

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Palm Beach County School District Announces Feeding Sites, Dates

By: Destiny Harris Due to the holiday approaching next week six meals will be distributed on one day. School Food Service workers will distribute meals on Tuesday, June 30. Parents picking up food on Tuesday will receive six days’ worth of meals. According to palmbeachschools. org, 52 school locations will continue to distribute food to students in need. Food distribution will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Grab and Go Meals are free to students 18 years of age and younger (22 years of age and younger for ESE students), regardless of financial assistance. Crestwood Middle School has closed its site but Cypress Trails Elementary School will open to serve families. In addition, Feeding South Florida will be distributing food for families at the following 13 locations. To limit the face-to-face interaction, the school district is urging families to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Those walking up to the site should keep a distance of at least 6 feet. Those who are driving to a feeding site are encouraged to open up the trunk of their car or leave the seat open where staff can place the food. These measures should be taken seriously and are intended to ensure the safety of all the families at the sites. Food distribution will resume

on twice-a-week on Tuesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 9. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided a waiver to allow parents/guardians to pick up meals without the child being present. Parents must provide confirmation of the number of children for whom they are picking up meals, by one of the following methods: student ID, student passport, student birth certificate, student library card, or a photo of the adult with the students for whom they are picking up meals. When identification is shown by the parents, the staff can provide meals for the number of identified children. Picking up meals in bulk for multiple families is not allowed. The parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals. Meals provided may vary by location and may contain allergens. Food should be refrigerated or discarded if not consumed upon receipt. Adults picking up the food are asked to be vigilant and ensure they do not take food if allergies may be a concern. Community Coordinated Sites can be found by a Click here for FLIPANY-Palm Beach County locations distributing food. Click here for a summary of food sites – when you click this link, please scroll down for links to information about Food Sites/Pantry Information/Food Distribution information.

Boca Raton Couple Gifts Scholarship to Stoneman Douglas Students By: Trey Avant Select students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will be gifted a $20,000 scholarship by Boca Raton couple, Ann and John Wood. In a tribute to the 17 people who lost their lives in the mass shooting that took place in 2018 and the students who are still pursuing their education at the school, the Woods established 10 fouryear scholarships worth $20,000 or $5,000 per year. According to the Palm Beach Post, the scholarships were awarded to students Leah Goldberg, Leya Harris,

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O’kayhvia Ferguson, Jada Fears, Teyenne Jonca, Justin Abonce, Alejandro Rodriguez, Juliette Hoffiz, Sanjiv Ramnanan, and Jacob Teston. In addition to the scholarships, the Woods, have partnered with the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The partnership offers tutoring, computers, and food to college students awarded with the scholarships. To be considered for the scholarships, recipients must show financial need and be active in school extracurriculars or possess a job off-campus. Preference is given to STEM major students and those who have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5.

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Protesters Hope to Send Clear Message by Marching, at the Polls It’s been nine days since the world watched a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed George Floyd in daylight, killing him in the middle of a downtown street as three fellow officers stood by and did nothing. The killing, which trails a depressing pattern in American history, triggered astonishing and inspiring nationwide protests over police racism and racial inequality as well as scattered incidences of violence and unrest in cities across the nation. In a symbolic show of support, a group of dismayed local residents are expected to exercise their First Amendment rights today and peacefully express their anger and sorrow. They will walk from Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., at 5 pm to West Atlantic Avenue. Arm in arm with police brass, they will continue east to City Hall, where they will voice their concerns about the social injustices that have reached a tipping point. A selected list of respected local residents and members of the clergy have been designated to share their views on the current unrest. Members of the public will also be allowed to speak for two minutes. These residents, while decrying the heinous acts, know that they must channel

their frustrations into actionable policies and reform. They each have different roles to play in the fight against systemic racism, but as was the consensus among the organizers recently, “it is important that we remain unified in our resolve.” Like me, they agree that the time to meet anger with action is now. It is understandable that some local residents are uneasy about the organization of a protest taking place in our city. Most of these protests are peaceful, but not all have been. In cities where they are not, police officers are often the target of that violence. Let us look at this protest, not as a sign of our city’s weakness but as a monument to its strength as a community that advocates on behalf of its residents. Delray Beach residents should be assured that what played out in Minneapolis between former Officer Derek Chauvin and Floyd is not likely to happen in their city. That’s because police Chief Javaro Sims has created a culture where his officers respect the residents, regardless of their zip code. Sims said he has provided diversity

and de-escalation training for his officers and has been listening to members of the African American community. Immediately after seeing the video, Sims was the first law enforcement official in Palm Beach County to publicly bemoan the act. “There is no training at this police department that teaches officers to take this kind of action. I believe the officers that stood around are just as guilty. It showed a complete disregard for human life,” he said. “At this police department, we will continue to build community trust and be willing to question and denounce actions that are wrong.” Since he was sworn in as chief last February, Sims had logged countless hours attending community forums and listening to residents’ concerns. That is an understatement as the Delray Beach Police Department, for years, has enjoyed a cordial relationship with members of the African American community. That was largely because of the community policing initiative that fostered relationships between the police and the community through sports and events. Like the thousands of protesters who exercised their right to peaceably

assemble as well as the right of free speech, today’s speakers want to vent, a rage born of despair. And their despair is from knowing that their government has failed them in times of need. Many progressive mayors and governors have been focusing on the urgent need for rapid, fundamental law enforcement reform. Still, most have been mum as rioters and looters rip apart their downtowns, further crippling many small businesses already wounded by the pandemic shutdown. Local leadership could never be more crucial than these days when residents are expecting one of local government’s most vital responsibilities: fighting crime and keeping people safe. I am comforted in knowing that the organizers realize that the issues won’t be solved by policing alone. They understand that real change is local and they hope to send the clear message by registering for the Census and at the ballot box. C. Ron Allen can be reached at crallen@DelrayBeachTribune.com or 561-6650151.

POSITIVE LIVING By Robert J. Tamasy

A Purposeful Consideration Why are you here? Have you ever asked yourself that? This is a fundamental question many people wrestle with at one time or another. For some, it comprises the ultimate question of life. But even if your intent is not deeply philosophical, it can be helpful to consider. Many businesses use mission statements as guides, expressing not only what they do but also why and how they do it. In a similar way, taking time to articulate one’s purpose – or mission – can be useful for ensuring your time, energy and talents are being invested in the best possible ways. An industrious friend, Steve, who has built a very successful career as an entrepreneur, has spent considerable time seeking to respond to the “why am I here” question for his life, both personally and professionally. In addition to an

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extensive statement of purpose, Steve has articulated his core values, vision for his life, and his “primary aim,. This he defines as, “I want to know God and make him known.” He has devoted much of his life – at work, in his home, and engaged in ministries like CBMC – to pursuing that goal. Years ago I was in a meeting where a speaker suggested writing a personal purpose or mission statement. Kind of a “where am I going, how am I going to get there, and how will I know when I have arrived?” expression. For many of us in the room, this was a revolutionary concept. How can I put into writing what I perceive my life’s purpose to be? Does my life even have a specific purpose? I was not as ambitious and detailed as my friend Steve, but happened

to be reading a paraphrased wording of Philippians3:10, which says, “[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him (Jesus Christ) – that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly” (Amplified translation). As soon as I read this, I knew it communicated what I believed my life should be about as effectively as anything I could write. Several years before I had adopted another passage, Proverbs 3:5-6, as my life verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”And later I came across Psalm 45:1, which sounded like a good career

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verse: “My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.” Combined, these passages express for me the focus I have desired to give my life, along with my sense of mission for using the gifts, abilities and experience God has given to me. Author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Many years later, this observation still seems fitting. Perhaps one reason is because most people have not taken the time, hit the “pause button” on their lives for a little while, to consider their overall purpose, their mission, one that is greater than earning a living, building enterprises, or seeking to “have fun” through a variety of diversions. Are you among them?

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Opening Boca Raton cautiously, safely Coronavirus continues to plague our lives, institutions and the economy throughout the U.S. and around the world. And after enduring weeks of strict isolation, we are all ready to break out into the open to enjoy some fresh air, a sit-down meal with friends at a comfortable dining spot and some shopping at stores that might not be considered “essential.” This pandemic that’s messed with our lives going on three months is really annoying. We’ve had to put up with uncomfortable facemasks and uncomfortable living conditions. We’re really tired of binging on television, staring at the ceiling and, as the Statler Brothers once sang, “Counting flowers on the wall.” We got some good news this past week from Gov. Ron DeSantis who said he plans to begin easing some of the restrictions that have held us safe in our own homes, longing for the outdoors, the parks, the beaches and restaurants that offer more than only “pickup and delivery.” But DeSantis didn’t give us a timetable for opening. And the president promises only that freedom will come “soon.” Two things come to mind in these difficult times. We all have a duty to prepare for the world we will eventually walk out into. And the people who will begin reopening their shops and stores in Boca Raton and its environs this coming week – we hope – have a responsibility to let us know what we will encounter. Lots of people say we will encounter a “new normal” when we saunter out into the streets to face a brave new world. We have to be ready to deal with it. Remember when wearing facemasks in stores and businesses was just beginning? Those of us who donned those facial accouterments back then felt truly out of place and a bit freaky with a hunk of cloth around our mugs. Now, we feel strange if we go into a store without a mask. We’ve all felt the hostility of others who are becoming more and more frustrated by these “new rules.” We’ve been told to move away from other people in stores and warned to observe the “oneway” signs on the floors of businesses. We are all dealing with telephone menus that tell us that “out of an abundance of caution and because of CDC regulations,” the store is closed. Let’s hope this week sees some thawing of the COVID-19 ice. We deserve it. We have been through tough times and things don’t seem to be improving very fast. When Gov. DeSantis said he

planned to start opening Florida, he excluded the three southernmost counties – Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach – which means changes in our situations are being put off to another day. And we don’t know which day that is. To our friends who operate businesses in the South County area that have been dark and empty for months, please let us know when you are opening, and what regulations, if any, we will have to follow to enter your premises. You know, The Boca Raton Tribune has been working hard not only to present news of importance about COVID-19, but we’ve encouraged small business owners to make an announcement of when their eating spots, clothing stores, nail clipping salons, barber shops, breakfast nooks, card stores, shoe repair businesses, furniture stores, car dealerships or other entrepreneurial efforts will be back in business. Keep letting us know. Send some of your pertinent information to the newspaper. Or, better still, buy an ad. Newspapers have expenses, too, and we’re are not out of the financial woods. We want to post all the info we can about what your business is doing right now. Are you open or closed? Do you have new hours? Are you offering specials? We want to share this online for free. Please fill out this simple form with basic info and we will post it for our readers as soon as possible: https://bit.ly/355eupA. We are very glad that many businesses out there have taken the initiative and already sent us their information. And we’d love to tell the world when you’re going to be back to “business as usual.” Yes, we want normalcy back again. At first, it may be a new normal, with maskwearing required, greater distances between tables at restaurants and fewer available seats in movie theaters or at live theater productions. It has truly been a learning experience to try and stay in touch with friends and colleagues via Facebook, Zoom, YouTube and other cyber-communications modes. But nothing beats a warm smile and a handshake (for now, we’ll accept an elbow nudge) from friends we haven’t seen for too long. Let’s get together – but do so by following the rules.

Leadership consultant Ron Carucci, appearing in a Harvard Business Review video, claims that 50-60 percent of executives fail in their first executive role. Because of this, Carucci studied successful executives to find what they did differently from those who did not succeed. He discovered four key factors. The first factor is Breadth. New executives tend to have a narrow view of business. Understanding the whole picture of any organization is critical in having the breadth of knowledge necessary for making wise decisions. We see a good example of this shortcoming in the Bible. The apostle Peter was someone who had a hard time seeing the big picture. On one occasion, Jesus gave this rebuke to Peter, “You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s”(Matthew 16:23). In their leadership roles, successful executives seek understanding about all aspects of their organizations. The second factor Carucci found is Context.Successful executives do the work necessary to gain understanding of trends in their culture, industry, and within their organization. Having a grasp on context will enable you to make wiser and more informed choices. Again, in the Scriptures we find a model for this approach to leadership. In 1 Chronicles 12:32, we read about one family that understood the importance of context in decision-making: “The sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do.” When thrust into a new role,

successful executives invest time for studying trends and gaining context so they can better serve their organizations. The third factor is Choice. Every day brings many options from which to choose. For example, executives must decide where they can best invest their time. If you have ever held an executive role, you already know there are many who believe their project is the best use of your time. But true success comes from being able to say “no” to the distractions and “yes” only to opportunities critical to the mission. As Jesus said in Matthew 7:14, “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”Successful executives learn to say “no” frequently, so they have time for the more important choices. The final factor Carucci discovered is Connections.Successful executives know that connecting with others, by building strong relationships and trust, is critical. Establishing the right connections will enable them to leverage those relationships and build trust so that others can help them accomplish their goals. We could cite example after example that could show how working in isolation is not an effective leadership strategy. We find this principle addressed in 1 John 4:7, “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”Loving others in one’s workplace is a powerful way to build relationships and trust. In most instances, this leads to mutual success.

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Palm Beach Symphony Donates Violins to Two Talented and Deserving Students from Local Elementary Schools

In what might be called music to their ears, two talented and deserving musicians from local elementary schools learned that Palm Beach Symphony would present them with an instrument to call their own for the first time in their young lives. Palm Beach Symphony happily accepts donations of professional or amateur quality orchestral instruments and, after ensuring the instruments meet performance standards, donates them to underserved children or school music programs in Palm Beach County. Sarah Zarazua, a fifth grader who has played on a school-owned violin since she entered the strings program at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts in kindergarten, was thrilled to receive a full-size upper level violin at her home in West Palm Beach. She will play the violin made by F. M. Bertucci in Rome, Italy (circa 1948) when she continues her studies next year at Bak Middle School of the Arts. Zarazua was nominated to receive the instrument by Susan Ott Rodberg, director of orchestras at U.B. Kin-

sey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts. She is also a member of the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County’s String Orchestra which Rodberg conducts. Rodberg wrote in her nomination, “Sarah was voted as orchestra president this year which has responsibilities other than just making sure her section is bowing correctly and playing the right notes. Sarah is always willing to jump in and help explain music and technique to the younger children. If there is ever a candidate for an instrument donation, Sarah is a clear choice.” Alanis Lopez, a fourth-grade student at Wellington Preparatory School who has been playing a rented violin, received a full size Western European violin bearing the fictitious label of Leandro, 1931. She was nominated by Mariusz Wojtowicz, the school’s violin teacher, who wrote, “Humble, kind and a music lover, Alanis is a hardworking and disciplined student. She is passionate on her violin and playing at an intermediate level after five years of playing.” To nominate a student to receive an instrument or to make an instrument donation visit www.palmbeachsymphony. org.

Florida bans alcohol consumption at bars as COVID-19 cases increase By: Nadia Gordon The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation banned alcohol consumption at bars on Friday following the daily record number of COVID-19 cases reaching 8,942. According to abc news, this record is almost double the previous record set just two days prior. Florida now has 122,960 confirmed cases and 3,366 related deaths as of June 26, according to the Florida Department of Health. Phase 2 which began on June 5, permitted bars to reopen under the same rules as restaurants, with the additional restriction of no barstools. However, the state suspended the license of an Orlando bar near the University of Central Florida earlier this week after at least 13 employees and 28 guests tested positive. Florida health officials noted that the bar may

have been linked to 150 new COVID-19 cases. Gov. DeSantis said during a news conference in Orlando that Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey Beshears, which he referred to as “the grim reaper for business licenses,” will be cracking down on businesses that violate the new order. According to the Florida Department of Health, the ban applies to “all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages who derive more than 50% of gross revenue from such sales.” The order permits that those vendors may still sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers for off-site consumption. Additionally the order states that restaurants or other businesses that don’t make more than 50% of their revenue from alcohol sales are still permitted to sell alcohol for on-site consumption.

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FAU offering virtual public health Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach certificate course on COVID-19, County Announces New Board contact tracing and risk-reduction Officers By: Nadia Gordon Contract tracing is one of the fastest growing jobs in the United States amidst pandemic. The high demand has resulted in FAU announcing on Monday that the university’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new, online public health certificate course on COVID-19, contact tracing and risk-reduction. According to WPTV, the course is open to the general public and does not require a college degree, but does require a high school diploma or equivalent. The FAU News Desk states “During the coursework, participants will have an introduction to the science of public health and its relevance in

responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with an emphasis on the role of contact tracing.” “The FAU certificate course will provide background on the steps and resources necessary to set up a contacttracing program including the primary components of a contacttracing protocol, including investigating cases, tracing contacts, isolation, quarantine, social distancing, and monitoring cases.” The program costs $270 and is scheduled to begin June 29 and end on August 7. For more information about FAU’s COVID-19 certificate program, email: contact_tracing@health.fau.edu or register here.

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By: Destiny Harris The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County swore in new board officers including a Boca Raton Resident and Attorney, Matthew Criscuolo at its virtual annual meeting in June. The Literacy Coalition is a not for profit organization committed to ensuring that every resident of Palm Beach County, Florida is able to read. For over 31 years, the Coalition has worked hard to improve the quality of life in the community by promoting and achieving literacy. Before becoming Treasurer of the Literacy Coalition, Criscuolo volunteered back in 2017 to serve the board and help the community. “Education is so important to me. I think the ability to read opens so many doors and empowers people to grow and be successful” said Criscuolo. The new board officers include President Len Gray, Vice Presidents Laurie Gildan, and Nancy Vera, Secretary Bernadette O’Grady, Secretary Bernadette O’Grady, Harvey OaxacaGuzman and Parliamentarian Lynn Kalber. Due to COVID-19, the Coalition has faced challenges having to modify how they integrate the literacy programs to continue helping students and adults. Teachers are now using technology to communicate, teach, and support students in the family literacy programs in Belle Glade and Delray Beach. In addition, early learning specialists in the ParentChild+ program are using home apps to conduct home visits throughout the county, teaching toddlers with pre-delivered educational books and toys. So far the digital platform services provided by the Coalition have been working to serve the community safely according to Criscuolo. “I’m amazed at how well things have shifted from in-person to online only. I think the ability to provide our programs in-person is certainly the preference and hopefully something we can go back to as soon as it’s safe to do

so again” said Criscuolo. Inspired by his soon-to-be 7-year-old daughter who he reads to every day, Criscuolo wanted to encourage children and adults in the community to develop the skills needed to live a better life. “It’s amazing to see first-hand, every day, how empowering reading is for her (his daughter). I know the Literacy Coalition works tirelessly to empower members of our community through promoting and achieving literacy throughout Palm Beach County” said Criscuolo. The Coalition supplies books to babies born at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and West Boca Medical Center encouraging parents to start their child’s own home library. The Literacy Coalition is currently providing trained tutors to help struggling first and second-grade readers at Boca Raton Elementary, Hammock Pointe Elementary, and JC Mitchell Elementary. They give books and training to pediatricians and their staff as part of the Reach Out and Read program at the CL Brumback primary care clinic. In addition, the Coalition has an after school and summer camp programming called Stories & STEM and Read! Lead! Succeed! For social-emotional learning through literature at the Florence Fuller Center and the Primary Learning Place. Criscuolo encourages local residents to volunteer by donating books, becoming a tutor, or participating in their many events and initiatives held throughout the year, including Read for the Record, Read Together, The Grand Bee, Loop for Literacy, Love of Literacy Luncheon, and Literacy Links Golf Tournament. “It does really improve the quality of life if you are a child or trying to get a better job as an adult something as simple as learning to read can make a big impact,” said Criscuolo. For more information on ways, residents can help support the Literacy Coalition visit their website https:// www.literacypbc.org/.

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FAU Resident Physicians Vital To Region’s Healthcare Workforce Thirty-five physicians from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine have completed an important step in their continuum of medical education – residency training. These physicians are the first graduates of FAU’s residency program in emergency medicine, the second class of the general surgery program; and the fourth class of the internal medicine program. In addition, the first fellow of FAU’s Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program, which launched in 2019, is among the physician graduates. Taking between three to five years to complete, residency training is required to become a boardcertified physician. With the Association of American Medical Colleges estimating a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians in the United States by 2032, and demand for physicians growing faster than supply, FAU’s resident physicians are creating a critical pipeline for South Florida’s healthcare workforce. FAU’s residency programs, which also include psychiatry and neurology, are part of the FAU Consortium for Graduate Medical Education (GME). The consortium is a partnership between FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine and Boca Raton Regional Hospital/Baptist Health South Florida, Bethesda Hospital East/Baptist Health South Florida, and Tenet HealthCare system’s Delray Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and

West Boca Medical Center. The FAU GME Consortium was formed to further FAU’s commitment to increase much needed medical residency positions in Palm Beach County and to ensure that the region will continue to have an adequate and well-trained physician workforce. Overall, 64 percent of physicians in FAU’s GME programs remain in Florida; 25 percent remain in South Florida/ Palm Beach County; and approximately16 percent are hired to work in FAU’s partner hospitals. An additional 44 percent successfully match into fellowships – additional specialty training for physicians. Sixty percent of this year’s graduates in internal medicine will remain in Florida for their fellowship or to practice medicine; three of the five graduates in FAU’s general surgery residency will stay in Florida for additional fellowship training or private practice. In addition, 100 percent of the physicians in the general surgery program have passed the General Surgery Qualifying Exam and General

Surgery Certifying Exam of the American Board of Surgery. Five of the six resident physicians in emergency medicine are staying in Florida to practice medicine; one of the graduates will be working at Bethesda Hospital East/Baptist Health South Florida, a consortium partner. The physician graduate of FAU’s Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program will serve as a nocturnist at Delray Medical Center, also a consortium partner. “In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our graduates are helping to meet a critical need for a diverse and well-trained physician workforce to serve our community,” said Phillip Boiselle, M.D., dean of FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “Together with our outstanding hospital partners, and our dedicated faculty members, our ability to train physicians locally will help us to meet the needs of our community locally. We are enthusiastic that many of the graduates from our residency programs are staying right here in Palm Beach County to work in our local hospitals, emergency rooms, intensive care units, surgical suites as well as a host of

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sports FAU is taking a unique approach PBA Student-Athletes Honored to the offseason on SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll presented by Barnes & Noble

The COVID-19 pandemic prematurely ended FAU athletics’ spring 2020 season and the lasting effects of the pandemic could affect the upcoming fall season. As of right now, most colleges and universities will be participating in fall sports, but with the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, schools are growing increasingly wary of continuing with athletics this fall. FAU announced that the school would be taking a phased-in approach to the return of student-athletes. The football team returned to campus on June 8th with voluntary workouts and field play being prohibited. According to, FAU Director of Athletics Brian White, FAU has a plan in place to make sure the return of sports is a safe one. “We have tested all of our student-athletes thus far we have zero positives [tests] as of this minute. We are doing daily temperature screenings, daily contact tracing, and just doing everything we can to provide a safe environment,” said White. White mentioned masks being required for athletes and coaches and social distancing measures being enforced in the facilities, including the weight room. “Our weight room is pretty massive and we’re only allowing 15 people in at a time so that allows well more than six feet of distance. That allows individuals to have their own workout equipment so they’re not using the same workout equipment and workout equipment is cleaned thoroughly after each workout group,” White continued. Regarding the status of the fall season and the precautions that have to

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be taken to ensure safety, FAU is still in the early discussions with nothing set in stone yet. The month of June has been quite an eventful one for the Owls. The football team returned to campus only to be gifted with their C-USA Championship and Boca Bowl rings. The school announced that FAU will kick off its 2024 college football season on the road against Michigan State. “I do think, in scheduling, we have earned the respect of some programs. I do think having two conference championships, in our last three years, has elevated our profile… I think this is just the beginning. I think we are on a trajectory to be very exciting for years to come,” White said. This is not the first time FAU and Michigan State have clashed. FAU is 0-3 all-time against Michigan State losing in 2008, 2010, and 2011. Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will allow college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsements and while they will not be paid for playing, they will be allowed to profit off their name, likeness, and image. White is a huge advocate for the bill saying “I love it! I think it’s great. I think it’s a very positive step. I think that student-athletes absolutely should have the right to benefit from their name, image, and likeness.” The Owls went 11-3 last season and look to maintain their success with new head coach, Willie Taggart. White mentioned being thrilled with coach Taggart’s recruiting as well as being pleased by coach Taggart’s staff and desire to continue building upon a strong culture.

Palm Beach Atlantic University had 109 student-athletes placed on the 2020 spring semester Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll presented by Barnes & Noble. The Sailfish saw 13 student-athletes earn a perfect 4.00 GPA for the semester. The complete conference list consisted of a record 1,807 studentathletes which broke the spring-semester record of 1,396 from 2019. It is the seventh consecutive record-breaking fall for the SSC honor roll. 514 student-athletes finished the semester with a perfect 4.00 grade-point average, breaking the previous record of 259. The following 13 PBA studentathletes from seven different programs earned recognition for a perfect GPA: Brad VanAsdlen (Baseball), Aleksa Rakic (Men's Basketball), Gerrit Kurtycz (Men's Lacrosse), Abbey Busby (Softball), Hannah Carlton, (Softball), Magnolia West (Softball), Claudia Charles (Women's Basketball), Chanel Nassir (Women's

Lacrosse), Kate LeBlanc (Women's Lacrosse), Katie Caras (Women's Lacrosse), Anabelle Robichaud (Women's Tennis), Estefani Fernandez (Women's Tennis), Verena Weindl (Women's Tennis). To be eligible for the Spring SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll, a studentathlete must post a minimum gradepoint average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00. Participants in the sports of men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball, and softball are eligible for the spring honor roll. Out of the 10 eligible teams, PBA had at least five student-athletes from each sport named to the honor-roll. Having won 111 Division II National Championships since the league was founded in 1975, SSC's studentathletes have proven successful in competition in addition to the classroom. Recently, the SSC achieved an Academic Success Rate of 86 percent for the ninth consecutive year.

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Lynn Athletics lands 174 studentathletes on SSC Spring Honor Roll, 46 perfect GPAs

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Reclaim Your Freedom And Independence NOW! A record 1,802 student-athletes were named to the 2020 Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll, presented by Barnes & Noble College. A total of 513 studentathletes carried a perfect 4.00 grade-point average for the semester, including 46 Fighting Knights. A total of 174 Lynn University student-athletes were tabbed to the Spring Honor Roll, encompassing the sports of men's and women's basketball, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, baseball and softball.

This spring's numbers break the previous SSC Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll records of 1,396 student-athletes honored and 259 perfect grade-point averages, which were set in 2019. To be eligible for the Spring SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll, a studentathlete must post a minimum grade-point average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00. Having won 111 Division II National Championships since the league was founded in 1975, SSC's student- athletes have proven to be successful in the classroom as well. The SSC boasts an Academic Success Rate of 86 percent for the ninth consecutive year.

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