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Boca Raton Soccer Summit Helps Move Lower Division Conversation Forward

‘Dentistry Day’ making a difference Many adults in our community cannot afford basic dental treatment, and for the fifth year in a row, the organizers of Free Dentistry Day will do something about it. On Wednesday, April 24, dentists affiliated with Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic, aided by Palm Beach State Dental Health students, will treat adults, 18 and older, at the Dental Health building on the Lake Worth campus. Due to time and space limitations, a maximum of 50 patients will be seen for the day, and treatment will be limited to fillings and extractions. By focusing the treatment in this way, the dentists will be able to do the most good and bring relief to low-income adults who have put off this type of treatment due to the cost. As a result, the dentists will not perform dental check-ups, cleanings or advanced dental work, such as crowns and bridges. Patients who cannot be treated will be given a list of options. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis and are encouraged to arrive before the doors open at 6 a.m. Story on Page 3

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• On Wednesday, April 24, dentists affiliated with Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic, aided by Palm Beach State Dental Health students, will treat adults, 18 and older, at the Dental Health building on the Lake Worth campus. Due to time and space limitations, a maximum of 50 patients will be seen for the day, and treatment will be limited to fillings and extractions. By focusing the treatment in this way, the dentists will be able to do the most good and bring relief to low-income adults who have put off this type of treatment due to the cost. As a result, the dentists will not perform dental check-ups, cleanings or advanced dental work, such as crowns and bridges. Patients who cannot be treated will be given a list of options. • Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) is the first hospital in Florida to adopt game-changing technology for some of its most complicated and lengthy neurosurgical procedures. The ORBEYE 4K-3D Video Microscope will be used by neurosurgeons at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute (MNI) for skull-based and spine procedures. The technology provides superior visualization, shortens surgical time and enhances patient outcomes through minimally-invasive techniques. • Three Hooters Girls were surprised to find out they earned a spot in the upcoming 23rd Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant. They were surprised with the announcement when they were taken to Bimini on what they thought was a vacation. A few hours later they heard a knock at the door and were given the first clue to a scavenger hunt. Little did they know the scavenger hunt would lead them to the surprise announcement. The three local Hooters Girls who will be competing are Gianna Tulio (Miss Boca Raton), Briana Smith (Miss Fort Lauderdale) and Angela Porter (Miss Naples). • Approximately 1700 children are in foster care in Palm Beach County, many coming from homes where they were abused and neglected. In recognition of the month of April being designated Child Abuse Prevention Month and in support of the life

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changing efforts of Friends of Foster Children, the 8th Annual Jim Sackett Invitational Softball Tournament is once again dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. • While the clot-busting drug, tPA, has been the gold standard to treat stroke for decades, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine and Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s (BRRH) Marcus Neuroscience Institute are taking treatment options to the next level. Jang-Yen (John) Wu, Ph.D., distinguished professor of biomedical science in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine, and Brian Snelling, M.D., chief of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery and medical director of the Marilyn and Stanley Barry Center for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute and BRRH, have joined forces to combine a breakthrough interventional procedure for stroke with a novel drug compound that has neuroprotective properties. • Even though Palm Beach County is known for its vast wealth, one in six residents do not know where their next meal will come from according to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Since the majority of Palm Beach State College students are residents of the county, they too may be struggling to get enough to eat. To help ensure they have this basic need met, the College has relocated and expanded its food pantry, now called Panther’s Pantry. • 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

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COMMUNITY ‘Dentistry Day’ to mark fifth year Boca Regional First in Florida to of making a difference Acquire ORBEYE Video Microscope Many adults in our community cannot afford basic dental treatment, and for the fifth year in a row, the organizers of Free Dentistry Day will do something about it. On Wednesday, April 24, dentists affiliated with Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic, aided by Palm Beach State Dental Health students, will treat adults, 18 and older, at the Dental Health building on the Lake Worth campus. Due to time and space limitations, a maximum of 50 patients will be seen for the day, and treatment will be limited to fillings and extractions. By focusing the treatment in this way, the dentists will be able to do the most good and bring relief to low-income adults who have put off this type of treatment due to the cost. As a result, the dentists will not perform dental check-ups, cleanings or advanced dental work, such as crowns and bridges. Patients who cannot be treated will be given a list of options. Patients will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis and are encouraged to arrive before the doors open at 6 a.m. Treatment will begin at 8 a.m., and while several dentists will be available, patients should be prepared to wait. Dentists licensed to practice in Florida will perform the treatments, taking time away from their practices to volunteer for this event. Students enrolled in Palm Beach State’s Dental Assisting program will assist the dentists chairside, and PBSC Dental Hygiene students will conduct pre-exam interviews and patient education. “The students, faculty and staff

of Dental Health Services at Palm Beach State College are very excited to host our Fifth Annual Free Dentistry Day event,” said Colleen Bradshaw, associate professor and Dental Assisting department chair. “Supported by the outstanding dentists from the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic, we have provided relief for patients in pain who cannot afford dental treatment. It’s a humbling experience every year, and we feel honored to be able to serve the community in this way.” Free Dentistry Day is an outgrowth of the longtime partnership between Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic and Palm Beach State’s Dental Health Services Department. ACDRC uses the College’s dental clinic to provide Dental Assisting students with the required clinical experience and community dentists with continuing education. Dr. Carlos Boudet, a board member of ACDRC, has recruited the volunteer dentists for this event every year. “Free Dentistry Day has been a success from the start, and it wouldn’t be possible without the Dental Health programs and the volunteer dentists,” Boudet said. “The students are always great, and the doctors always fantastic. Every year we treat a number of patients with very severe problems, and we look forward to serving those in need for the fifth year. It’s really a tremendous day.” No appointments will be taken, but for additional information, call 561868-3747.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) is the first hospital in Florida to adopt game-changing technology for some of its most complicated and lengthy neurosurgical procedures. The ORBEYE 4K-3D Video Microscope will be used by neurosurgeons at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute (MNI) for skull-based and spine procedures. The technology provides superior visualization, shortens surgical time and enhances patient outcomes through minimally-invasive techniques. The ORBEYE provides the capability to recognize details of a tumor, surrounding tissue, blood vessels and other features, all displayed on a large 55-inch 4K-3D monitor for the entire surgical team to view in real time. It allows instant change between high and low magnification to identify the connection of vessels and a more precise visualization of the anatomy. “We are now able to view a more illuminated and crisp image of the brain and the direction of the nerve fibers. This gives us a great advantage over more traditional imaging systems that would lose resolution and light penetration in deep surgical fields. It’s like conducting surgery in an IMAX theatre environment,” said Frank Vrionis, MD, MPH, PhD, Director of MNI. “This level of precision provides greater surgical accuracy to help improve outcomes. It may also shorten surgical and anesthesia time, which helps our patients recover quicker postoperatively.” The ORBEYE deploys an image processing circuit designed to work across a “real life” color range as well as with four times the pixel count

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of the Full High Definition standard to provide true 4K digital images during surgery. Because of the ORBEYE’s powerful and fast image processing systems, it achieves real-time visualization with zero delay between the surgeon’s movements and screen display, allowing smoother viewing, precise instrument placement and manipulation of the target location. “The ORBEYE microscope displays on a large monitor and has no eyepiece. Its ergonomic design reduces surgeon fatigue by allowing for a more comfortable working posture,” continued Dr. Vrionis. “This helps reduce fatigue during a more strenuous procedure, especially towards the end when precision is most critical.” The use of digital technology has made the microscope unit much smaller which provides the surgeon with additional operative space, also making it more maneuverable and shortening procedure times. Given its large screen size, the ORBEYE can serve as an excellent educational tool. Students and other observers are able to gain an enhanced perspective to better view the surgeon’s hand movements and overall surgical process. The ORBEYE also features recording and playback capabilities so procedures can be thoroughly analyzed at a later time. “The addition of the ORBEYE to our Institute is indicative of our goal to offer the most advanced technology to our patients,” added Dr. Vrionis. “We are most gratified to be the first in Florida to utilize this groundbreaking system.”

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Boca Raton Public Library Hosts Small Business Week Free Classes

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur—or hoping to be one? Discover valuable resources and services through a series of free classes hosted by the Boca Raton Public Library in celebration of Small Business Week from May 5–11. “This is our second year of organizing a week-long series of events for our community’s business owners and entrepreneurs. These programs are designed with the library’s mission of education at the forefront,” notes Sally Clark, Instructional Services Supervisor. “They give our community business owners and entrepreneurs dynamic opportunities for networking, education and instruction to grow their business and meet their professional and personal goals.” The library will hold classes all week at both locations. Highlights include: Tax Issues to Know When Starting a Small Business – Tracey Kinker-Gebert, Certified Public Accountant and owner of her own firm, will discuss important tax issues when starting a small business, including the impact of the new tax reform. Grant Writing for Non-Profit Small Businesses – Join Mara LaLonde and Thomas Severino of MSL Grant

Consulting to learn how to search for and review potential funding opportunities; the basics to develop a grant proposal and budget; tips for the final review and submission, and more. Beneficial Ownership Structures and Asset Protection – Attorneys A. Michael Wargon and Moshe Genet share how to preserve personal and business assets against risks by restructuring the way assets are held to take advantage of protections afforded by law. ReferenceUSA: Your Small Business Development Tool – Bill Carlson from Infogroup Reference Division explains how ReferenceUSA makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches and market research, and more. Also of interest to small business owners, Florida Atlantic University’s Rhys Williams, JD, MBA, will present “So You Wanna Be an Entrepreneur?” as part of the FAU Research in Action series at the Downtown Library on May 16 at 2:00pm. Register for all Small Business Week and other programs through the Calendar at bocalibrary.org.

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Boca Raton Hooters Girl Surprised Jim Sackett Invitational Softball Tournament Raising Awareness with Pageant Announcement And Preventing Child Abuse

Three Hooters Girls were surprised to find out they earned a spot in the upcoming 23rd Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant. They were surprised with the announcement when they were taken to Bimini on what they thought was a vacation. A few hours later they heard a knock at the door and were given the first clue to a scavenger hunt. Little did they know the scavenger hunt would lead them to the surprise announcement. The three local Hooters Girls who will be competing are Gianna Tulio (Miss Boca Raton), Briana Smith (Miss Fort Lauderdale) and Angela Porter (Miss Naples). The 23rdAnnual Miss Hooters International Pageant will take place from June 19th- 20thin Tahoe. The pageant contestants were selected from the Hooters Girls who presently work in the restaurants. There are a total of 80 coveted spots in the 23rd Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant. Contestants will compete for the 2019 Miss Hooters International Title, which includes a $30,000 cash prize and a chance to serve as the face of the iconic brand. She will become a brand ambassador and spokesperson, travel to assist

in international openings, appear in the national advertisements, and contribute to marketing initiatives, community outreach and special events throughout the year. “The three Hooters Girls were chosen because they exude a please and thank you attitude all the time and are a perfect example of what a Hooters Girl should be,” said South Florida Hooters Promotions Manager Victoria Herrera. Gianna Tulio has been working at the Boca Raton Hooters for a little over two years. She currently attends Florida Atlantic University and her free time enjoys modeling. Briana Smith has been working at Sunrise Hooters for a little over two years. She is going to school to be a mortician and currently models for many boutiques and designers in South Florida. Her dad is a Military Veteran. Angela Porter has worked at the Naples Hooters for five years. She is currently pursuing a career in Real Estate and Interior Design. She is interested in holistic health and nutrition, loves to cook and do yoga. Tulio, Smith and Porter are also involved in charitable outreach events through South Florida Hooters including B:10” children’s hospital visits and breast cancer T:10” awareness initiatives.

Approximately 1700 children are in foster care in Palm Beach County, many coming from homes where they were abused and neglected. In recognition of the month of April being designated Child Abuse Prevention Month and in support of the life changing efforts of Friends of Foster Children, the 8th Annual Jim Sackett Invitational Softball Tournament is once again dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Jim, a retired anchor with WPTV and Board member of the organization for 9 years, was known to viewers as WPTV's serious journalistic voice, and a champion for children as he helped find homes for hundreds of adoptable children through his Thursday's Child segment for 30+ years. “Jim has been a true community leader, not only during his television career, but because of his hands-on support of foster children,” said Friends of Foster Children Board President Laurie J. Briggs. “We are truly grateful for his dedication to the children in Palm Beach County who are placed in the foster care system. We look forward to hosting this tournament each year, bringing the families and the community together.”

The 8th Annual Jim Sackett Invitational Softball Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, FL beginning at 8:00 am. The entire community is invited for a great amateur competition featuring South Florida’s finest 50 year+ softball teams. This family friendly day hosts non-stop games to cheer for, a homemade barbecue lunch, raffles and auction items all benefiting the programs and services provided by Friends of Foster Children for children in need in our community. “One of the highlights of this event is the Pinwheels. All over the venue there are Child Abuse Prevention pinwheels, representing children in foster care. It’s humbling to see these pinwheels and it’s a good reminder that these children need our help,” said Amy Simpson, Interim Executive Director of Friends of Foster Children. “Even if you cannot attend this amazing event we ask that you please consider donating in honor of a child.” Sponsors to date include Children’s Services Council; Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley P.A.; WPTV; Stanley Steemer, Edward Jones, PepsiCo and Bush Brothers.

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The Passing of the Torch Tears, laughter and fond memories showed the closeness that exists in the Delray Beach Police Department as the force and community said goodbye to one chief and welcomed another in a special ceremony recently. The officers and community honored their outgoing chief, Jeffrey Goldman, and welcomed the new leader, Javaro Sims, during an unusual change of command ceremony at Atlantic High School auditorium. It was the first time in the 92-year history of the agency that a formal ceremony, which followed much of the military protocol, was held. Previous transition ceremonies were more private and pro forma. Among the highlights was the unveiling of the Chiefs’ flag, which

listed each chief in the agency’s history and his tenure. In his last words as police chief, an emotional Goldman thanked the community for its support as well as his officers and staff for their help. This event was all the more poignant for some when Goldman radioed into the dispatch center for the last time to go 10-7 (police lingo for out of service). The dispatcher thanked him for his 30 years of service and bid him Godspeed. Goldman retired from the position after five years as chief, and three decades in the Delray Beach police department. He will begin a job as head of security for American Express. Kudos to Detective Paul Pitti who did a remarkable job as an

entertaining master of ceremonies, and to interim city manager Neal de Jesus, who praised Goldman as a great leader and friend, and offered Sims some sage advice. Shortly before 7:30 p.m., Sims affirmed the oath of office, administered by City Clerk Katerri Johnson, as the city’s first AfricanAmerican police chief and its 16th overall. In a lean message, he thanked his family and reiterated his vision for the agency to be a model for efficiency, effectiveness, professionalism and collaboration – one community. Sims had an early opportunity to shape his command: with the changing of the chief came a rolling series of promotions. He promoted Lt. Gene Sapino to assistant chief, Lt. Russ Mager to captain, Sgt. Jeff

Rasor to lieutenant and patrolman Hannes Schoeferle to sergeant. While faces are changing, there will not be large changes in how the department operates or works with the community. The command staff will support each other and continue to push the department to great accomplishments, said Sims, who has been a strong advocate for community-based policing. As Sims accepts the torch, I leave with him David’s charge to his son, Solomon, in 1 Kings chapter 2: “Be strong and observe what the lord your god requires. Walk in his ways and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.” And I know Chief Sims understands that quite well.

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Always Be On The Lookout! If you attempt to go anywhere with your eyes closed, you’ll most certainly stumble somewhere and fall, besides other possible disasters your lack of caution can cause. The same is equally true in our daily living in the world. It’s important that we always be on the lookout! Live all your days with awareness of what is in front of you, what you’ve left behind, whatever surrounds you, and carve a safe path to lead you to where you need to be, so as to get there efficiently, doing much good while you’re en route as well as at your place of arrival. The idea of always being on the lookout does not denote spy tactics. It’s also not

to intrude or meddle into somebody else’s territory. The purpose should never be to force your way into somebody or something where you might not belong, or even be welcome! I once read a significant challenge about two houses. One was filled with mirrors around all its walls; the other contained a great number of windows all over. The question was: What kind of house would you prefer to inhabit – the one filled with mirrors, where you would only look at yourself all the time, or a house with many windows, out of which you could contemplate the world, your surroundings, and the needs you could detect from that vantage

point of viewing? When I recommend to myself and my readers always to be on the lookout, my intent is precisely to urge us all to be sensitive to much that surrounds us, particularly the needs that expect from us possible solutions we may be able to provide. The world requires more concerned people, more observant individuals, more persons in search of fresh opportunities to do good for the benefit of others. Everywhere countless fellow humans lack encouragement, both to proceed in the route where they find themselves, as well as to find new trajectories in life wherein challenges will be found through which needs may be met,

seeds may be sown, and rich harvests may also be gathered. Everybody is uniquely equipped with ideas and skills which, if transformed into positive action, can contribute significantly to improve other lives and, in the process, make this world a better place. Let us never minimize what we already have; let us simply find concrete ways of doing what we can, with what we already possess, for the benefit of others who need our personal deeds and contributions! Persons prepared to keep their eyes widely open, shall never miss new opportunities anywhere, to bless other lives in significant ways!

Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.

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I attended the Child Net Care for Kids luncheon at the Woodfield Country Club. The mistress of ceremonies was TV Anchor Liz Quarantes and many people spoke about Child Net and abused children and foster care. A very large turn out enjoyed a great lunch and interesting speeches.

That Terrifying, Terrific First Step A journey of a thousand miles, according to the Chinese proverb, begins with a single step. In more contemporary terms, you cannot finish something until you decide to start. The problem for many people is, they never get started. I can relate to this. There are some things I once dreamed of doing, even might have considered to be life goals, but I never accomplished them. Because I did not take that first single step. Even though I have been a professional writer, I have never written a novel – because I have yet to take that first step. In high school, I played drums in several bands, but always wanted to improve my skills. I never took that first step to do so. I have always wondered if I have the ability to paint landscapes. But – you are right – to date I have not taken the first step to learn how. On the other hand, I can think of “first steps” I have taken, ones that have made all the difference in my journey, both professionally and personally. Early on, I transferred to a different university because I wanted to study journalism. This resulted in my career that has spanned nearly 50 years. I always felt intimidated by speaking in public, but took the first step to put myself into situations where I had to speak in front of groups. Public speaking still is my strength, but I can do it reasonably well when necessary. After more than 44 years of marriage, I wonder where I would be today if I had not taken that first step to ask my wife out on a date. And we had often talked about taking a trip together to another country; last year we finally did that, accepting the invitation of some friends to join them on a memorable trip to Italy. Dr. Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute, on his radio program spoke about the importance – and

difficulty – of taking the first step. He pointed out many reasons for people being reluctant to take the all-important first step, but here are three of the most common. I have added some biblical passages that apply to each of these: – Conditions are not ideal.Jobe used an example of desiring to start an outdoor exercise program. One day might feel too cold. The next day might be a bit too hot. Conditions are rarely perfect for taking the first step, so the best plan is simply to take it as soon as possible, then continue moving forward, one day at a time. The Scriptures urge us to, “A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way?”(Proverbs 20:24). – Timing might not seem perfect.Many of us desire to make a difference in the world around us, whether it means getting involved in community activities, or investing time and energy in helping another person grow personally and spiritually. There is no excuse for waiting; there is no better time to start than now. “Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you,’ when you already have it with you” (Proverbs 3:28).“…redeeming the time, for the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16). – Stepping out in faith may force you to confront your greatest fears.In some cases, fear prevents us from taking that initial step. It could be fear of failure, fear of the unknown, or fear of how others might react. That is where faith fits into the equation: When we feel great anxiety, trusting in the Lord enables us to take that step anyway. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

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Researchers Join Forces to Treat Stoke While the clot-busting drug, tPA, has been the gold standard to treat stroke for decades, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine and Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s (BRRH) Marcus Neuroscience Institute are taking treatment options to the next level. Jang-Yen (John) Wu, Ph.D., distinguished professor of biomedical science in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine, and Brian Snelling, M.D., chief of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery and medical director of the Marilyn and Stanley Barry Center for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute and BRRH, have joined forces to combine a breakthrough interventional procedure for stroke with a novel drug compound that has neuroprotective properties. At BRRH’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Snelling performs a procedure called a mechanical thrombectomy. He uses a stent within the walls of the artery to retrieve and remove blood clots in stroke patients. This method significantly reduces stroke-related disability and death, and one out of every two patients can walk out of the hospital after they have the procedure. Snelling likens it to the equivalent of giving antibiotics to a patient with pneumonia. However, time is of the essence. That’s where Wu’s drug discovery efforts could make all the difference and give Snelling a wider timeframe to perform this procedure while protecting patients against further damage from blockages. Wu has been developing a therapeutic method to replenish new brain cells using granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF), an FDA-approved drug used to enhance blood cellular development. The idea is to administer GCSF during a mechanical thrombectomy directly to the site of the blockage, providing a more specific method of drug delivery right to the target. Wu and Snelling anticipate that this method could be very effective because GCSF would go directly to the site of damage. GCSF could be a powerful growth factor because of its ability to preserve the central nervous system, suppress cell death and at the same time elicit neurogenesis as well as angiogenesis. GCSF works the same way for other neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease due to its neuroprotective properties. “Dr. Wu’s discoveries have the potential to deliver pharmaceutical solutions to treat stroke in combination with Dr. Snelling’s cutting-edge interventional procedure,” said Daniel C. Flynn, Ph.D., FAU’s vice president for research. “The combination of their expertise could

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revolutionize the way we treat stroke patients and ultimately patients with other devastating neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.” Jang-Yen Wu and Brian Snelling Wu received a patent with the United States Patent Office (USPTO) for the neuroprotective properties of GCSF in stroke. A patent application with the USPTO also has been filed for the neuroprotective and neurogenesis properties of GCSF gene therapy for treatment of stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. Wu and Snelling are working with South Florida-based CHS Pharma, Inc., to further develop and commercialize GCSF and this new treatment method. Spearheaded by Stephen Chakoff, director and founder, CHS Pharma, Inc. has an intellectual property portfolio for potential treatments related to ischemic stroke, dry macular degeneration and other age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. They have demonstrated efficacy in the basic science and preclinical work for GCSF and want to move the research to the next phase – small-scale clinical trials. Wu and Snelling both serve on the company’s scientific advisory board. “This already FDA-approved drug has been successfully used with very few side effects for patients who require bone marrow transplants to stimulate blood cell formation,” said Wu. “This is actually the reason why I thought GCSF also could be used for neurogenesis. It’s the same principle and we proved that years ago. Now, we have a new indication to use this drug and to test its efficacy in combination with a mechanical thrombectomy.” Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., with one person dying every four minutes. Nearly 800,000 people have a stroke each year and about 87 percent are ischemic strokes, where blood flow to the brain is constrained or clogged. While there have been significant strides made in stroke research as well as major advances in stroke care, effective treatments are still insufficient and require a continued quest for new remedies. “Boca Raton Regional Hospital and our Marcus Neuroscience Institute excel at delivering cutting-edge clinical care,” said Snelling. “We have partnered with Florida Atlantic University and John Wu to expand the scope of our work utilizing their vast research experience. We are excited about combining our expertise to potentially benefit patients by preventing further damage or the recurrence of a second stroke using a drug that is already available on the market.”

Prism presents an interdisciplinary view of LGBTQIA identity and diversity by using the arts as a catalyst for dialogue. The aim of Prism is to expand our community’s progressive attitude beyond the mainstream population by celebrating our collective diversity and fostering an inclusive space that is able to effect social change through art.

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Dycom creates new hiring partnership with PBSC Dycom has partnered with Palm Beach State College to create a unique paid internship program that has so far brought 12 computer science students into the company’s Palm Beach Gardens headquarters. Dycom is a leading provider of construction services for the telecommunications industry. The partnership enables PBSC students to gain experience working in a large IT environment, while Dycom gains access to quality interns who have the potential to become great employees. Curtis Chambers, Dycom’s vice president and chief information officer said, “With the high demand for IT talent in the area, we came to recognize one consistent truth—having employees start with our company early in their careers makes them more successful.” PBSC held the first Dycom internship hiring event in October, a second in February, and the third is slated for this fall. Dubbed the “20-20 Program,” students work 20 hours a week at Dycom and go to their PBSC classes the other 20 hours. At Dycom, the students aren’t called interns, but are given a real job title of either associate IT support specialist or associate software specialist. All students are eligible to be considered as long as they are enrolled in a degree program (A.S., A.A. or B.A.S) and maintain a 3.0 GPA. These paid internships also have no time limit. Conceivably, a student could be offered an internship

while a freshman and continue until they graduate. “This is not a typical internship. It’s an internship on steroids,” Chambers noted. “My view is that kinesthetic learning is the best way to learn—working with the technology, problem-solving on a daily basis, and getting immersed. It gives students a different experience. It becomes a job, it becomes a career.” So far, PBSC is Dycom’s exclusive 20-20 partner. “The feedback I get from Dycom is that we have amazing students,” said Jose Ortiz, program director for PBSC’s computer science programs and coordinator of the 20-20 Program. “They really enjoy coming here, interviewing the students and then having to make tough decisions to select the interns.” James Roche is the first ‘20-20’ intern to transition into a full-time job. He was close to graduating from PBSC’s Networking Administrator A.S. degree program when he became a Dycom in-

tern last fall. A U.S. Army veteran, he had used the G.I. Bill to go back to school and get out of working retail. Roche was offered a full-time job immediately upon his graduation in December 2018 and now oversees the team that provides IT support for Dycom’s headquarters. “I think it’s a great opportunity,” Roche said. “It’s really hard to get into the field. Most companies are looking for one to two years’ experience, even for entry-level positions. So, to come here and be able to get this experience now, while you’re still in school, will really help open up a lot of doors.” Aaron Gillam, a current intern who is pursuing his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Information Management with a concentration in Database Administration, hopes to get an offer himself when he graduates in May 2020. “I’m learning a lot,” Gillam said. “I’m getting to apply what I learn at school to actual projects in a real-world environment. There’s no substitute for

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that.” According to Palm Beach State Professor Brent Ferns, chair of the computer science and information technology department, Dycom not only offers internships and jobs, but also provides company tours, classroom guest speakers and advice on what should be taught to prepare students for the workplace. The company is also a member of PBSC’s Computer Science Business Partnership Council. “It’s important for our students to get a feel for the real world,” Ferns said. “They want to know what kind of jobs are out there, what it takes to get those jobs, and what they’ll be doing every day. When you have a great partner like Dycom, there are opportunities for students to gain that knowledge.” During a recent company tour, Chambers and Junior Richemont, Dycom’s service desk manager, emphasized that technical skills are not the be and end all. Soft skills and fitting into the Dycom culture are equally, if not more important. “Technology, I can teach you,” Richemont told the group of 35 students. “But I can’t teach you to value your colleagues, I can’t teach integrity or humility, and I can’t teach you to have a work ethic, which is indispensable when it comes to solving problems and getting us to where we need to go.”

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SPORTS PBSC athletics adds women’s soccer, discontinues softball

Palm Beach State College leadership has made the decision to add a women’s soccer program and discontinue the College’s softball team. The women’s soccer team will begin to play in the fall of 2021, and PBSC looks to hire a coach as soon as possible in order to begin recruiting for that season. “We are extremely excited to be adding women’s soccer to our athletic programs,” said Palm Beach State President Ava L. Parker, J.D. “This allows us to engage with our community in new ways and continue to impact our area with new and exciting offerings.” Over the last 10 years, participation in high school girls’ soccer has outpaced softball, and that trend has also been seen on Palm Beach State campuses. The soccer club has had record amounts of participation, with over 100 participants in the last year and on-thefield successes in the local Beaches Adult Soccer League. The club, which began in 2012, has grown to include students from multiple PBSC campuses. By adding a women’s soccer program, the College will be able to increase the diversity of its athletics offerings, pro-

vide a new outlet for student life, and give the community an opportunity to connect with the College through the world’s most popular sport. In order to provide this new program, the College leadership made the difficult decision to close the softball program at the end of the 2020 season. Softball at PBSC has a proud history and will leave a lasting legacy of success, sportsmanship and academic excellence. “We are committed to the success of our student athletes both on and off the playing field. As we make this change, we will stay dedicated to all of our teams in their academic and athletic endeavors,” said PBSC Athletics Director Tom Seitz. Palm Beach State College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), which has more than 525 member schools, and is also part of the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA), which is the governing body for state college athletics in Florida. PBSC has five varsity teams competing in the FCSAA and NJCAA Region 8, which include baseball, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball.

Sailfish Lacrosse Drops Road Finale In Winter Park

Palm Beach Atlantic men's lacrosse came up short in their final road game of the season, falling to No. 20 Rollins 15-6. The 'Fish kept things close in the first quarter as they closed the period with a pair of goals from Jackson Miller to pull within one at 3-2. After trading goals to start the second, Rollins scored the next two to go into the half ahead 6-3. The Tars kept their momentum going into the third, scoring three straight

to open the half and outscore PBA 5-1 in the quarter. PBA was outshot in the game 56-24 with Rollins putting 31 shots on target. Marcus Lantier made 16 saves in goal for PBA on the day. PBA had five different goal scorers in the game led by Miller's two. Jordan Trowbridge, Blake Israel and Zack Figura also factored into the scoring sheet with Brian Devinney adding a goal as well. The Sailfish close out the regular season next Saturday as they host Tampa at 1 p.m.

Boca Raton Soccer Summit Helps Move Lower Division Conversation Forward By Kartik Krishnaiyer

The first ever Boca Raton Soccer Summit, a collaboration between Boca Raton FC and The Palm Beach Sports Commission was held this past weekend. The event was also sponsored by media outlets SocTakes, Protagonist Soccer, Midfield Press and Non League America. Streamed live, the summit had 35 registrants, all associated with amatuer or semi-professional clubs from across the county (mostly Florida). Several important topics of conversation were discussed among the participants and those watching live from other parts of the country. The summit’s conversations were moderated by Kartik Krishnaiyer of The Yanks are Coming and The Florida Squeeze. Presenters included Derek Reese the President of Himmarshee FC, Steve Bernasconi of The Soccer Tour, Conrado Giulietti of ESPN & DAZN, Pedro Heizer of Boca Raton FC, Andrew Ross of the Lakeland Tropics and Nipun Chopra of SocTakes. Some of the key themes that came out of the conference were as follows: Knowing your audience

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Is the audience for lower division soccer based around general sports fans? Or is it as many think, hipsters and those involved in causes around social justice and left-wing politics that gravitate to soccer fandom? Or maybe it still soccer moms after all these years? Or maybe it is those seeking community in the absence of religion or other community institutions? Is it friends and family more than anything? These are the important questions in identifying your fan base. The Soccer Tour’s Steve Bernasconi presents on fan engagement One observation that was universal is that it is difficult to get fans who watch the (English) Premier League, the most-popular soccer league in the world to go to lower division matches. While very notable exceptions occur, most people who wake up early to watch the Premier League at their local pub or on NBC do not go to local amatuer or lower division games, and marketing to them when resources are tight sometimes

leads to disaster. Part of this is not the fault of the fans of the Premier League but down to the peculiar structure and setup of US Soccer. Still the structural and ideological debate will have to be saved for another time, the bottom line is it isn’t worth chasing fans who at this point are unlikely to attend matches. Signing local players

Building local interest involves creating context for a club. Signing local players and getting involved with the local community is key. Is avoiding the local youth soccer politics critical? Yes, but you can’t eschew youth clubs completely. For the purposes of earning news coverage and followers on social media platforms, local angles are critical. Neat content like locker room cams and behind-thescenes interviews drive interest especially when they have a local flavor to them. Engaging members

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A difference does exist between members and simple supporters or season ticket holders. Engagement for those who buy memberships and more invested in the club is critical. Making members feel close to the action or a part of the club critical to success. The access and inclusiveness of lower division soccer is what distinguishes it from other forms of local entertainment. The role of leagues In the rest of the world clubs compete in open systems but in the United States they are forced to be held hostage for lack of a better term by a system of closed leagues. In an open system, clubs have control over far more than they do in a closed system where leagues have various means making life difficult for club autonomy. Much more was discussed in off-the-record conversations among the participants of the conference on the topics above and much more. However, part of the benefit of attendance at the summit was the private interactions and discussions. That is an incentive to attend what is planned to become an annual event on the soccer calendar.

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Panthers Lose Lead, Series in Late Rally by Indian River In what seemed like a surefire victory for Palm Beach ended in defeat today, by the score of 3-4 to visiting Indian River. The Panthers' start looked promising, they leapt out to a 3-0 lead. Joe Smith put the Panthers on the board with an RBI triple, which scored Jisjar Clotida. This was after David Munoz lined into a double play. In the 4th, the first four batters reached. One runner scored on a Reid Ziztzelberg single, the other advanced to home while Zitzelberg stole 2nd. However, Palm Beach could not score the rest of the way and Indian River came back to claim the game the Panthers thought they had in hand. After limiting Indian River to 1 run in the top of the 5th, in which 3 runner reached base, the wheels came off in the 6th. After retiring the first two batters

of the inning, Palm Beach could not get that last out before allowing the tying run to cross the plate. Two singles, a walk, and a wild pitch eventually tied the game at 3. It is said in baseball that walks kill, and in this case -- it certainly did. In the top of the 7th, the reigning FCSAA PLayer of the Week, Josh Shrouder, singled to left to score the winning run for the Pioneers. In the bottom of the 8th, Palm Beach had a chance to tie the game with a runner at second but could not push the run across as both batters struck out to end the threat. Tom Green takes the hard luck loss for Palm Beach, as he allowed only 1 run in his 3 innings of work. The Panthers will be back in action on Wednesday at home at 3:00. They will take on Eastern Florida.

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