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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens to Reopen June 16

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Local Students Create Organization for Peaceful Protests

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PBSC sees hike in summer enrollment

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Former Hurricanes tight end Michael Irvin II transfers to FAU

Ava Parker Elected to Serve on AACC Board

By Destiny Harris Recent high school graduate, Corbin “C.J.” Weir from American Heritage High School received the surprise of a lifetime when he got selected for Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) annual $20,000 Robotics College Scholarship. The scholarship announcement was made by a social distancing-conscious caravan parked in front of Weir’s family home in Boca Raton. Weir, 18, will receive $5,000 annually throughout his college career at the University of Florida. The company made the scholarship contribution through the NextEra Energy Foundation to assist Weir through college. FPL’s mission is to ensure students have accessible robotics programs in the (STEM) curriculum. Continued on Page 3

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Mizner Park Amphitheater Proposed to Reopen with Socially Distanced Events By: Megan Mandatta

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Councilwoman Andrea Levine O’Rourke proposed to The City Council that the Mizner Park Amphitheater be open to host various socially distanced park activities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Mizner Park Amphitheater, located in the northeast corner of the park, has gone dark for the summer. All planned activities have been canceled by the city to combat large summer crowds. In order to promote safety in this open area, Levine O’Rourke designed a socially distanced area in the grass.

Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, J.D., has been elected by her peers from around the nation to serve on the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges. She is among eight newly-elected board members who will serve three-year terms beginning July 1. Six institutional members and two affiliated council members, all current community college chief executive officers, were elected to join the 32-member board. Parker was one of 13 CEOs nominated in the institutional member category. The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. It represents nearly 1,200 twoyear, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students. The board of directors acts on behalf of the institutional members to create and maintain a vision for AACC and to determine and ensure that the organization adheres to appropriate standards of performance.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will be welcoming back visitors starting on Tuesday, June 16. Public hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 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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exceptional academic track record, and dedication to community service. He is also the fifth annual recipient of the FPL scholarship. Weir’s involvement with robotics and the Police Athletic League his freshman year at American Heritage was used to teach at-risk children the basics of engineering. In addition, Weir founded a program showing local senior citizens how to use smartphones and laptops. “FIRST robotics has been a huge part of my life and has provided so many opportunities for me, including exposure to many different types of engineering and even applying for this scholarship. Through collaboration with others on my robotics team, not only have I explored and refined my engineering passion, I have learned I love to teach. I feel inspired to help others and to change the world,” said Weir. Weir plans to major in electrical engineering with a special focus on artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and machine learning. Heizer Media Group

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Three students Katrina Dobinda (FAU), Sheza Ali (West Boca High) and Antonio Alcima (West Boca High) started an organization called “Are We Next”. “Are We Next” organizes peaceful student protests “in memory of George Floyd, against police brutality and for police reform,” says the organization. The organization is geared towards students, but is open to all that adhere to the rules and regulations of a peaceful protest. On June 8th the organization held a student protest from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. They advertised the protest flyer via social media and reached out to the local news.The exact location was released only two days prior. “We picked the Glades and State Road 7 intersection because it was so busy and we knew how big the sidewalk was,” said Katrina Dobinda. The organization has set guidelines and regulations in order for the protest to remain safe and non-violent. They include: - Stay off the street - One, Mic, One Voice which means to

remain silent and respectful while others give speeches - Take Care of Yourself and Others - Social Distancing and Protection (including mandatory masks) - No violence - Above all, remaining PEACEFUL Dobinda noted that “We stayed peaceful throughout the entire time, there was chanting and we did nine minutes of silence while laying down.” Tiffany Naranjo, Broward College Nursing Major also put together a peaceful protest that was held on June 4th at the corner of North University Drive and West Sample Road. Jennifer Lopez who attended that protest said, “Being a part of a protest I felt like I was spreading awareness as many people on the roads stopped to read our signs, honked, and even let out a fist from their sunroof,” “If I can attend another I will, it feels right sharing my knowledge and awareness on the subject as not everyone is aware of these issues or how and why they happen.” For more information check out @arewenext2020 on instagram or email at arewenext2020@gmail.com.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens to Reopen June 16 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to welcome back visitors starting on Tuesday, June 16. Public hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In consideration of the safety of visitors and staff, the Museum will follow CDC guidelines regarding capacity limits and six-foot social distancing, as well as have created a robust cleaning and sanitizing schedule. Masks will be required to be worn at all times while inside the Museum Building. Frequent sanitation of high contact areas will be routinely performed, and guests are encouraged to use the hand sanitizing stations placed throughout the Museum. Visitors will be required to use credit and debit cards for museum entry and at the Museum Store, as cash transactions will not be available. Members will have their digital membership cards scanned to ensure a contact-free check-in. Areas open for public visitation will include the Roji-en Japanese Garden, Bonsai Exhibit, Cornell Café (with limited

services), and the Museum Store (with limited capacity). Garden paths will be one-way only, and guests are encouraged to follow proper social distancing. Professional photography must be scheduled in advance through the museum’s facility rentals department. The museum’s galleries, exhibitions, theater, Seishin-an Tea House, and Yamato-kan will remain closed at this time. All public programming will remain suspended through September 30, 2020. All visitors will be required to wait outside before entering the lobby. In the event of inclement weather, visitors will be required to wait in their vehicles until conditions subside and they are permitted back into the museum and gardens. For a contact-free experience, take a self-guided garden audio tour at morikami.org/tours. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

Cultural Council’s Artist Relief Fund helps local creative professionals out of work The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County recently raised more than $45,000 to date through its crowdsourced Palm Beach County Artist Relief Fund to help local creative professionals who have lost critical income due to COVID-19. Launched in March with a goal of $10,000, the Facebook Fundraiser allows the Council to directly award small grants of $250 to individual creative professionals (including visual artists, actors, musicians, dancers and others) living in Palm Beach County. The fundraiser runs on Facebook through June 21. Thanks to community members and the support of the Great Charity Challenge and The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Council has awarded grants to 49 individuals to date, and will continue to award more grants as long as funds are available. “Palm Beach County is home to an extraordinary cultural community composed of top-notch organizations

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and exceptional creative professionals, and we value their enormous contributions,” said Dave Lawrence, the Council’s president & CEO. “As the COVID-19 health crisis sweeps the nation, the financial impact on this community is profound. This prompted the Council to launch the Artist Relief Fund. Now more than ever, support for creative professionals is essential to a stronger and more vibrant community.” “Receiving this grant is really impactful for me,” said Shani Simpson, a multidisciplinary artist based in Lake Worth. “Over the years I’ve applied for other grants, and this is the very first grant I’ve received. I want to thank the Cultural Council for seeing [an issue] that was global and for taking time to act local.” The Council opened grant applications in early April. Applications were reviewed and approved by Cultural Council board and staff members, with a goal to fund as many creative professionals as possible.

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Mizner Park Amphitheater Proposed to Reopen with Socially Distanced Events

By: Megan Mandatta Councilwoman Andrea Levine O’Rourke proposed to The City Council that the Mizner Park Amphitheater be open to host various socially distanced park activities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Mizner Park Amphitheater, located in the northeast corner of the park, has gone dark for the summer. All planned activities have been canceled by the city to combat large summer crowds. In order to promote safety in this open area, Levine O’Rourke designed a socially distanced area in the grass. “Since we’ve all been through this trying time, this unprecedented time, it would be a great idea to come up with some ideas of how we can bring this level of spirit and community and still maintain social distance and respect for each other,” Levine O’Rourke says. Levine O’Rourke wants an area with large circles where groups can host their own activities while remaining socially distant. The inspiration for these circles came from Levine O’Rourke seeing pictures of this idea from cities such as Brooklyn and San Francisco. “[This idea is] not just the amphitheater or downtown, but things that could

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bring out the community in a respectful way of keeping our distance,” Levine O’Rourke comments. In addition to the circles, Levine O’Rourke proposes a children’s decorated bike parade through the park, a beach cleanup, sandcastle contests, open-air art classes in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art and various activities painted in the grass such as hopscotch. Levine O’Rourke pitched the idea to The City Council, and they are planning on reviewing this once the loan forgiveness for small businesses project is completed. “My background comes from art and culture and creativity, so I always try to bring that aspect to the city,” Levine O’Rourke says, “I’m always a big advocate of art and culture and bringing the human element and spirit to the city.” Masks are strongly recommended when attending these events but are not a legal mandate by the city as the activities maintain social distancing. Due to the budget for summer activities not being utilized, Levine O’Rourke has proposed a small portion of that to go to painting a mural on the amphitheater stage shutters. “[I hope we] slowly emerge so we can feel some normalcy with respect to social distance,” Levine O’Rourke concludes.

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EDITORIAL By C. Ron Allen

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

Who Cares Where You Went To School “What kind of work do you do?” This is a question we typically ask someone we have just met, maybe during a business trip or in a coffee shop. It’s a way of getting acquainted. People also ask, “Where did you go to school?” or, “What college did you attend?” Sometimes those questions come up during a job interview. They may provide interesting information, but are not always relevant to job competency. Before starting my career, I enrolled in a major university’s school of journalism. I earned bachelor and master’s degrees in journalism, but learned more about writing and editing in my first few months as a newspaper editor than I had the entire five years I was in college. Most of the theoretical knowledge I accumulated in school had no practical application for my day-to-day work responsibilities. As Seth Godin, an author, entrepreneur and blogger, observed, “The campus you spent four years on 30 years ago makes

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very little contribution to the job you are going to do. Here is what matters: The way you approach your work. What have you built? What have you led? How do you make decisions?… How do you act when no one is looking? You are not your resume. You are the trail you have left behind, the people you have influenced, the work you have done.” There is much wisdom in what Godin says. Having an MBA from a prominent business college or degree from a prestigious university sounds impressive, but neither addresses the inner qualities needed for a high-quality staff member or leader. We want to know someone’s track record: What they accomplished and what experience they have, particularly as it relates to the job they are seeking. Even more important than what we have done, I think, are how we approach our work and how we behave when no one is looking. The Bible’s book of Proverbs has

much to say about this: Approaching our work with a high level of dedication. The surest way to build a successful career, or to advance a company’s goals, is to work with diligence and determination, responding to opportunities when they present themselves.“Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son” (Proverbs 10:4-5). Working with excellence and effectiveness. A person who strives to achieve the highest level of quality is rare in society today. Since many people seem satisfied with mediocrity, skilled workers that take pride in what they are asked to do tend to be noticed. “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men”(Proverbs 22:29). Putting a priority on honesty. Sometimes it seems tempting to misrepresent vital

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information to gain a sale or win a contract, but as we often read in the headlines or hear in the daily news reports, dishonest practices eventually are exposed and consequences paid. “Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment” (Proverbs12:19). “Differing weights and differing measures – the Lord detests them both” (Proverbs 20:10). Becoming known for commitment to integrity. Another form of temptation is to behave differently when we think no one is looking, compared to when we know our actions are under scrutiny. A person of integrity, however, is one whose public and private behavior remain constant. “The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out” (Proverbs 10:9). “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity”(Proverbs 11:3).

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Choosing Calm and Quiet in a World of Angry and Loud

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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.

Three guests were invited to debate an emotional topic on a talk show program. The discussion among the two guests and the host became so heated that they began shouting at each other. (I know, this has become almost standard behavior on broadcast media these days, but I wanted to point out what happened next.) Finally, after the shouting had gone on for several minutes, the host stopped the bickering by asking the third guest, who had been silent, for her opinion. Her quiet and thoughtful words suddenly brought order to the chaos. Not only that, but her demeanor also made her seem more credible than the others with their shrill shouting. In our world today, with noise coming at us from all directions, some have decided that the one who shouts the loudest wins. It is another take on the adage, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” But in reality, a calm and collected approach to communicating is still the most effective and most of the time, carries the most impact. This is hardly a new revelation. The Bible, which some have considered as the greatest book on business and professional practices, has much to say about the strengths, weaknesses and pitfalls of the spoken word. For instance, Proverbs 15:1 states, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Another passage says, “A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction” (Proverbs 16:23). Such admonitions are not limited to TV and radio talk show programs. Years ago, civic leaders gathered in a major city to discuss the possibility of making a proposal to host the Summer Olympics. Discussion turned negative, with most participants focusing on the potential problems hosting such a massive event could cause. After interaction had gone on for more than two hours, the meeting’s

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leader turned to one of the newest members of the group. This individual had yet to offer any comments, so the moderator pointed asked, “Ted, you have not said anything. What do you think?” With everyone else in the room sitting quietly and expectantly, he calmly and quietly responded, “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean.” Only two or three minutes passed, but it seemed like hours as everyone else in the room pondered what Ted had just said. Suddenly, someone excited said, “You know, he’s right!” And from that point, the whole course of the meeting changed. Ted did not tell them his reply was a direct quote from the Bible, Proverbs 14:4, but his meaning was clear: No manure, no milk. Or to put it into better workplace terms, to accomplish anything of importance, you have to be willing to confront inevitable challenges. The Scriptures tell us God’s preferred way of communicating with His people is to do so softly, not by shouting or giving dramatic messages. In 1 Kings 19, we read about Elijah, who had been used by God in a series of miracles. Afterward, physically and emotionally depleted, the prophet had fled upon learning the vicious queen Jezebel sought to kill him. After resting and being refreshed, Elijah had waited for God’s next instructions. There came a powerful wind, then an earthquake. Verse 12 tells us, “After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” God had chosen to communicate with Elijah through quiet words only the attentive prophet could hear. For all of us in the marketplace, the application is simple: To sell our product or idea, sometimes a gentle whisper is better than a shout. And if you pray about a major decision, maybe God wants to wait for His whisper.

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COVID-19 Testing Offered at Home Instilling Positivity in the South Depot and Publix Florida Community

By Nadia Gordon COVID-19 testing will now be even more readily available as new testing sites pop up around the state of Florida. Last Friday at a press conference at a Boca Raton Home Depot, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that COVID-19 testing will be offered in the parking lots of three Publix grocery stores and three Home Depot stores around the state. Gov. DeSantis stated, “I would imagine you’re gonna see probably several more in South Florida.” According to the Tampa Bay

Times, the testing sites are meant to be a convenient spot for people to get tested in case they wonder if they are asymptomatic carriers. One of the three Home Depot testing locations is located at 9820 Glades Road in west Boca Raton. There are already 77 CVS pharmacies, 9 Walgreens and 9 Walmart locations that have similar testing abilities across the state according to Gov. DeSantis. These testing sites are expected to handle about 100 tests a day. However, no specific testing locations have been released beyond Boca Raton, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

PBSC receives federal grant for Job Corps Scholars Program Palm Beach State College has received a more than $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide job skills training and employment counseling for Job Corps-eligible youth and adults ages 16 to 24 years old. PBSC is among only 20 community colleges, historically black colleges and universities and tribally controlled colleges and universities awarded a grant as part of the Job Corps Scholars Program, a new national demonstration project that aims to train 1,600 students nationwide over two years, according to the Labor Department. “As we look towards defeating coronavirus and reopening our economy, the Job Corps Scholars Program provides an innovative way to prepare at-risk youth for participation in the job market,” U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia said. “Combining job training, classroom education, and employment counseling will give participating young adults an opportunity to excel.” Through its Jobs Corp Scholars Program, Palm Beach State will serve 80 low-income students throughout Palm Beach County with a focus on those from Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray

Beach, Belle Glade and Pahokee who face barriers to training and employment. The College will provide training in certificate programs such as HVAC, Welding, Computer Science, Network Support Technician and others that can be completed in one year at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses. Participants will receive individualized academic and career advising, as well as other support to ensure their success. The program will be measured on whether participants earn a credential in one year and get a job in their field within one year after completion. “This grant will allow us to continue to transform lives that otherwise would not have this opportunity for training, which leads to employment,” said Pat Richie, dean of Trade and Industry. Through this project and its other partnerships with accredited postsecondary educational institutions, Job Corps strengthens the connection between workforce development and education. This demonstration project will also provide the Labor Department with insight into ways to improve the effectiveness of the Job Corps program.

Connected Through Caring is a project created by 4 FAU students, Kassi, Isabella, Mark, and Maya, and our mentor Miriam. Our project’s mission is to offer support, motivation, and gratitude to the South Florida community during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, we want to send motivating letters to the essential workers on the front lines of this pandemic and promote multi-generational conversation, all while practicing social distancing. How? Through three components: a letter-writing campaign, a community-based pen pal program and a video communication initiative. The letter-writing initiative is open to anyone who is eager to become involved. The pen pal program and video communication are exclusive to FAU students or FAU faculty members only. For those who want to get involved with the letter-writing campaign, it will be conducted as a one-time correspondence to assisted living residents and their essential staff members. All assisted living facilities involved are within Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward counties. The letters will be distributed to nursing home residents and the letters of gratitude are for the workers at the facilities who are putting their health and safety on the line to better serve their community. The

letters will be collected through email, and the website, which will then be distributed electronically to the respective assisted living facilities. Anyone can contribute to the letter writing initiative and are encouraged to get involved. You can write a letter as a South Florida resident wanting to help spread positivity in your local community or you can reside outside of Florida and still find yourself eager to get involved. Our goal is to collect as many letters as we can! If you are interested in writing a letter of encouragement to those assisted living residents or a letter of gratitude to their essential workers, you can submit a letter via our website, ConnectedThroughCaring.wordpress.com, or send an email to ConnectThroughCaring.fau.edu. We urge you to get involved and write a letter and we thank you in advance for your time and willingness to participate with our project. If you are an FAU student looking to get involved in the Pen Pal or Video Communication programs, please visit our website or send us an email with any questions you may have. Most importantly, we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Please reach out with any questions, comments, or inquire to volunteer, via our email or website.

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Palm Beach County Issues Rules for Re-Opening Recreational Activities & Restarting Youth Sports

Palm Beach County has issued Emergency Order Number 202011 addressing recreational facilities. to authorize operation of the youth activities (described in Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-131) including youth sports teams and leagues, youth clubs and programs, childcare, summer camps and youth recreation camps. The County’s order also adjusts the requirements related to boating and marine activities, golf courses, and use of public and private parks. It permits field and lawn sports and other activities with appropriate social distancing measures and limitations on congregating. Palm Beach County remains in Phase I of the Governor’s reopening plan and leaders are monitoring the number of positive COVID-19 closely. Safe, smart compliance with the CDC considerations for participation in these activities should be practical and tailored to each sport. The following is a summary of the changes made by this new order: Additional Directive on Recreational Facilities and Summary of Changes from PBC Emergency Order 2020-007 Boating and Marine Activity Requirements - Allows dive boats to operate at same capacities as other commercial recreational vessels. - Removes restriction on dive shop retail operations and tank filling. - Establishes a 6’ physical distancing separation requirement for fisherman on piers. Golf Requirements - Adjusts golf course rules to allow shared cart use where a physical divider is

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in place between the driver and passenger or where players are wearing masks. - Allows golf instruction for more than one individual if strict social distancing is followed. - Removes arrival time limitation on tee times. - Allows clubhouses to operate at similar maximum capacities as restaurantcapacities identified in prevailing Executive Orders of the Governor. - Allows league, clinic, youth and organized activities to operate with strict socialdistancing guidelines. - Allows caddy services to be provided with strict social distancing measures inplace. Public Parks, Private Parks and Natural Areas Requirements - Authorizes organized youth activities including youth sports teams and leagues, youth clubs and programs, child care, summer camps and youth recreation leagues in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-131. - Allows supervised sports facilities with lights to operate after sunset.

Summer enrollment is up at Palm Beach State College, and students also are taking more classes than last year. The headcount for students taking credit and developmental education courses as of June 9 is 18,764, a 2.4% jump over last year. That represents a 4,041 full-time equivalent (FTE), which also is a 10% increase. “We have more students, and they are taking even more credits. That really is the most important factor,’’ said Dr. Peter Barbatis, vice president of student services and enrollment management and interim Lake Worth campus provost. The increase comes despite the College’s decision to continue remote learning in the summer and a later start for the term. The College initially transitioned to remote instruction March 23 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Barbatis attributes the increase to several factors, including the proactive work of the Financial Aid office, which has been reaching out to students and ensuring that those who qualify get the financial support they need. This includes distribution of emergency grants from the College’s share of the CARES Act

- Allow picnic pavilions serving up to 10 persons to open. - Allows field and lawn sports with no more than 50 persons per field including spectators. All players and spectators must maintain 6’ physical distancing. - Requires hygiene promotion for field sports. Hand slaps, huddles, shared waterbottles and food sharing are not permitted.

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funding. “It was a little bit more handholding and personal attention,’’ Barbatis said. The College also launched a marketing campaign to inform individuals, especially those who have lost their jobs during the pandemic, of short-term certificate programs in high demand fields and other services. PBSC distributed 340 laptops to students in need when the college moved to remote instruction in the spring. Those students were allowed to continue to use the laptops if they enrolled in the summer. Three hundred additional laptops also were distributed this summer. After its vendor stopped offering payment plans, the College began providing its own zero interest, shortterm loans to students who needed to pay their summer tuition via installments. In addition to the College’s efforts, Barbatis said many students have realized that if they must take courses online or remotely, they can do so at a more affordable tuition rate at PBSC. “We’ve been working diligently with our students who have been here,” Barbatis said. “Our retention rate will be high because they are sticking with it and staying in school.”

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Ava Parker Elected to Serve on AACC Board Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, J.D., has been elected by her peers from around the nation to serve on the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges. She is among eight newly-elected board members who will serve threeyear terms beginning July 1. Six institutional members and two affiliated council members, all current community college chief executive officers, were elected to join the 32-member board. Parker was one of 13 CEOs nominated in the institutional member category. The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. It represents nearly 1,200 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students. The board of directors acts on behalf of the institutional members to create and maintain a vision for AACC and to determine and ensure that the organization adheres to appropriate standards of performance. “Ava Parker is highly respected by her peers around the country, as evidenced by her election to a coveted position on the AACC board,” said AACC

President and CEO Walter G. Bumphus. “I am confident that she will represent and advocate for community colleges effectively on the national level. The AACC staff, current board members and I look forward to welcoming her to the board of directors.” Parker, PBSC’s fifth president and first female, will mark her fifth year at the helm of the College on July 1, the same day her term begins on the AACC board. She previously served in 2018-2019 as chair of the Council of Presidents, which includes the leaders of the 28 state and community colleges comprising the Florida College System. She currently serves on numerous other local, state and national boards and committees. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand our work to a larger platform on the national level,” Parker said. “Community colleges are critical to our communities and our workforce. I want to do as much as I can to advocate for and raise awareness of the impact that we make on the lives of individuals every day. Collectively, we have opened doors for tens of thousands of students who otherwise may not have had an opportunity to get an education.”

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Moments of Excellence: Women’s Golf wins 2019 SSC Championship, South Regional The 2018-19 academic year saw the Lynn University Fighting Knights add four trophies to their impressive collection of 45 Sunshine State Conference Championships, including the 2019 SSC women’s golf title. The Fighting Knights went on to win the NCAA Division II South Regional en route to a National Championship appearance. The Fighting Knights had to come from behind at the SSC Championship to claim their first crown since 2014. Lynn trailed by as many as seven strokes on the front nine of the outing and sat in fourth place overall at the turn. The Fighting Knights combined for eight birdies and collectively shot three-under par to complete their comeback to win the title by one stroke. Matilda Wahren shot a 73 (-1) on the final day to finish as the individual runner-up and earn SSC All-Tournament honors. At the NCAA South Regional, it was Helen Kreuzer who led the Fighting Knights, and the entire field. Kreuzer was the individual tournament champion, becoming the first player in program history to win the NCAA Regional outright. Wahren placed fifth and Kristina Ortiz also finished inside the top-10 individually to help Lynn capture the team championship. Lynn won the Regional by six strokes to punch its ticket to the NCAA Division II National Championship. The Fighting Knights concluded the season by finishing ninth in

the 16-team championship field. Lynn fell just one stroke short of reaching the championship match play round. The team’s success in 2018-19 translated into multiple individual accolades, including SSC Coach of the Year honors for Marcelo Huarte who was in his first season at the helm at Lynn. Helen Kreuzer was named First Team All-SSC and Kristian Ortiz was named to the Second Team. Huarte was later named the NCAA DII South Region Coach of the Year while Kreuzer, Ortiz and Wahren were each named All-Region honorees. Kreuzer went on to be named a WGCA First Team AllAmerican while Ortiz earned a Second Team nod and Wahren garnered Honorable Mention status. The Fighting Knights also excelled in the classroom with a multitude of academic honors. Kreuzer and Ortiz were both named to CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. Ortiz became a four-time WGCA All-American Scholar and was joined by Kreuzer, Wahren, Cristina Gutierrez and Serena Nguyen on the list of 2018-19 recipients. That season, the Fighting Knights had the third-highest team GPA among all Division II women’s golf programs in the country. Ortiz capped her banner season on and off the course by being named the 2018-19 SSC Woman of the Year. She went on to represent the SSC and Lynn University as a finalist in the NCAA Woman of the Year award.

PBA’s West Earns Academic All-American Honors

Magnolia West of the Palm Beach Atlantic softball team was named to the Division II 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-America second team released on Wednesday. Despite the cancellation of spring competition during COVID-19, CoSIDA continued its sponsorship of the Academic All-America awards program. Student-athletes were selected based on career statistics. To be eligible, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. Although West has received Academic All-District honors three times, this is the first time she has received Academic All-American recognition. Today’s award adds to West’s impressive career at PBA. In her time with the Sailfish, West accumulated NFCA and D2CCA All-Region recognition three

times, along with CCA All-American honorable mention honors in 2017. The Carmichael, Calif. native was named first-team All-SSC in 2018 and 2019, including SSC Co-Player of the Year honors in 2018. She leaves PBA as the DII-era leader in hits (234) and batting average (.403). West graduated in May with a degree in Biology. Twenty-seven of the 33 members of the 2020 CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica Division II Softball teams have at least a 3.80 GPA, with six studentathletes maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA. The 11 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.86. West is the seventh student-athlete from PBA and the second member of Sailfish softball to earn Academic All-America status.

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By: Trey Avant Michael Irvin II, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Miami Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin Sr., announced Monday that he will be transferring from Miami to play for Willie Taggart and the Florida Atlantic Owls in 2020. “After a number of discussions with family, we believe that I have been granted an opportunity that I can’t pass up. I have decided I will spend my last year playing college football as an FAU Owl!”, said Irvin. According to WPTV, in four years at Miami, Irvin played in 7 games

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