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Delray Beach To Ban Plastic Straws By Boca Raton Tribune Staff DELRAY BEACH - The millions of plastic straws consumed in the United States each day is bad for marine life and a city advisory board is pushing for a ban on them at bars, cafes and food establishments in Delray Beach. The Green Implementation Advancement Board unanimously passed a resolution asking City Commissioners to pass an ordinance that would limit the use of single-use plastic straws in restaurants. Proponents say it will vastly reduce the litter and other environmental impacts of the millions of plastic straws currently used each day in the United States. “As a coastal community, the city of Delray Beach derives much of its economy from its beaches and waterways and therefore has the duty to be a responsible steward of the environment” according to a news release on the City’s website. “Discarded plastic straws are a litter nuisance problem that threatens wildlife and degrade the ecosystem.”

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• The Boca Raton City Council has approved a long-term land lease with Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains, for the construction of a train station and parking garage near the City’s Downtown Library. By the end of 2020, Boca Raton is expected to be the third new station in the company’s south corridor, joining Aventura and PortMiami in connecting the privately-operated, intercity rail system. Current stations and stops include West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. • This past Sunday, under the leadership of the Rotary Club Boca Raton West and their president, Douglas Heizer, all six Rotary Clubs of the Boca Raton area came together for the 13th Annual Boca Raton Toy Drive. The event, which was first put together by Douglas Heizer and David Wilson in 2006 and since then Heizer grew the event from just one Rotary Club to include all local Rotary Clubs in Boca Raton to collect toys for the unprivileged children in our area. • Palm Beach State College will begin offering the courses for its Business Specialist College Credit Certificate at the Riviera Beach Public Works Center in January as part of a new initiative to enhance access to short-term educational training for the city’s residents. • Lynn University placed among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition. The annual report profiled the top 413 institutions with commitments to green practices and programs. Schools were chosen based on a 2018–19 survey that analyzed academic offerings, campus policies and practices, and green • 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

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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. • As the speaker to the Class of 2019 DNP graduates last week, Mofmofortawonewah shared her coping strategy: “Grab it (the opportunity) and run with it.”Dr. Newah Mofmofortawonewah admitted being nervous at first. As a graduate of the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Class of 2017, Mofmofortawonewah had joined a medical oncology practice with two physicians. She was working out of four locations and doing rounds in several hospitals. • 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 in Palm Beach County.

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Community Spanish River Students win MIT Grant to Detect Sepsis By Staff Reports A Spanish River High School teacher and her students were awarded a $10,000 grant to create a wearable device to monitor physiological symptoms of sepsis, the Boca Raton Tribune has learned. Biotechnology Academy teacher Mary Fish and her 22 students were among 14 teams of high school students from across the country who received the funds to build a technological invention to solve problems of their choice in their communities. Fish came up with the idea to create the wearable device after her father died from sepsis while in a California rehab facility several years ago. “He wasn’t being tended to,” Fish, the only winning educator from Florida, told the Fort Lauderdale SunSentinel. “This got me thinking. What about a tunic – something the patient could wear that would monitor the symptoms of sepsis, like respiratory rate and lactate levels, which increase in septic patients?” The Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant is intended to inspire young people to invent technological solutions to realworld problems. In a rigorous application process, Fish and her team of 22 biotechnology students worked on the project after school and on weekends. They had to find a fabric for the tunic that is comfortable and conductive and determine a way to detect sepsis symptoms in a non-invasive way. Their biggest hurdle, however: Because the students are not lab-certified they cannot test the prototype on humans. They, however, are working on inventing an artificial system on which to test it. “This is a very motivated group,” Fish told the newspaper. “And each one of them can think outside of the box. Also, they don’t get discouraged if some-

thing doesn’t go right.” Fish is known for introducing her students to cutting edge research. In 2017, she was one of six teachers who received the Society for Science & the Public’s STEM Research Grant, which allowed her students to study and conduct diverse types of research on zebrafish. Team member Lauren Bishop said the experience is preparing her for college where she plans to study biomedical engineering. “It’s literally what biomedical engineering is — application of the problemsolving techniques of engineering to medicine,” said Bishop, a graduating senior told the newspaper. “Getting this kind of research opportunity in high school will help me for future research projects at the university level.” Stephanie Couch, executive director of the Lemelson-MIT Program, said she was impressed by this year’s InvenTeams and their commitment to solving important problems in society. “By drawing on many different disciplines, the InvenTeam initiative helps shape well-rounded students who are better equipped to tackle the technological problems they will face in the modern workplace,” she said in a news release. “Approximately 2,750 students have taken part in the InvenTeam experience, and 35 percent are girls, which is encouraging in a time when women represent only 10 percent of U.S. patent holders.” Other proposed inventions include an automated machine that cleans beach litter, a system to gauge the flow rate of maple sap, and a publicly accessible laundry machine for people experiencing homelessness. The students will present their project in June at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. As they prepare for the next phase, they welcome any help, both financially and with resources and expertise to help to make their vision a reality.

Waste Pro Opens New Facility in West Palm Beach

Boca Raton, FL – Waste Pro has expanded its presence in Southeast Florida into a new location in West Palm Beach. The 60,000+ square-foot facility and its 12,000+ square-foot warehouse is located at 7329 7th Place North near the Florida Turnpike. Overall, the new location sits on nearly five acres of land less than ten miles from Palm Beach International Airport. The new facility will be home to 166 Waste Pro employees and more than 100 trucks. In addition to the tens of thousands of customers already serviced out of Waste Pro’s previous Palm Beach location, Waste Pro is now servicing for

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new areas: The Town of Lantana, the Village of Palm Springs, the Town of Ocean Ridge, and the Village of Royal Palm Beach. In total, approximately 95,000 residential customers and 2,500 commercial customers are serviced out of the new facility. “We’re very excited to be in a new home in such a great part of Palm Beach County,” said Division Manager Christopher Schulle. “This team is among the best in the business, and we’re excited to continue providing excellent service to our existing customers and showing our new customers the Waste Pro way.”

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to continue and increase the number of children in Belle Glade who receive healthy meals through the Family Weekend Backpack Program. This grant will expand the number of children receiving quality, nutritious meals for 39 weeks of the 2019-2022 school years by 16 percent. Research indicates that if a child is food insecure, many times their families are also experiencing food insecurity. The recent funding from The Jim Moran Foundation will also increase the number of servings per weekend from 19 to 30 to help feed the children’s families. This expanded program will provide healthy, non-perishable, easyto-prepare food for homeless and lowincome students and their families in the Glades and western areas of Palm Beach County. Dr. Laurie George, President & CEO of United Way of Palm Beach County shared: “The Jim Moran Foundation’s partnership has been crucial for improving our children’s access to nutritious meals and educational outcomes, specifically in the Glades area. The Hunger Relief Plan and its partners have contributed to the decrease in the number of food insecure children in Palm Beach County from more than 60,000 to 53,000, as reported by Feeding America’s 2019 Map the Meal Gap report.” Additional funders of the Family Weekend Backpack Program include The Batchelor Foundation, Pan Florida Challenge, and other private donors. For more information on the Hunger Relief plan, please visit UnitedWayPBC.org/Hunger

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Boca Raton, FL – Thanks to the generosity of The Jim Moran Foundation, United Way of Palm Beach County and its partners will provide more food insecure children and their families with healthy meals during the school year through the Family Weekend Backpack program. There are more than 53,000 food insecure children in Palm Beach County who often go without eating nutritious food over the weekend. In 2016, United Way of Palm Beach County addressed this issue by collaborating with several providers of backpack programs and the School District of Palm Beach County to develop the “Super Power Pack” Weekend Backpack Program. This program aligns with the work of the county-wide Hunger Relief Plan, which is a partnership of dozens of community organizations and partners, facilitated by United Way of Palm Beach County, focused on alleviating hunger in our community. The Jim Moran Foundation has supported the program since its inception. The Foundation’s grant provided more than 734 food insecure children with nutritious meals each weekend during the 2018-2019 school year to bridge the hunger gap when they are not in school. The meal offerings and snacks meet or exceed the USDA recommended calories, protein, and carbohydrates for youth 11 years old and under. United Way of Palm Beach County was recently awarded an additional three-year grant from The Jim Moran Foundation totaling $645,000

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Game Of Drones: Diving Into Future Human-Drone Interactions Boca Raton, FL – One of Israel’s top drone researchers will discuss her research in drone technology, human-computer and human-robot interaction and autonomous vehicles at the Bocaire Country Club Wednesday, February 12 at 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Southeast Region, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Speaker Dr. Jessica Cauchard is a lecturer in BGU’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. Her areas of expertise include humancomputer and human-robot interaction, with a focus on novel interaction techniques and ubiquitous computing. Her research also explores the impact of autonomous vehicles and intelligent devices. Drones are already being used for photography, search and rescue, and drone delivery is coming soon. Join us

to hear how Israeli researchers are developing ways for people to safely and clearly communicate with drones. Before joining BGU, Dr. Cauchard was a member of the faculty of Computer Science at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya between 2017 and 2019. Dr. Cauchard pursued postdoctoral research at Stanford University. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Bristol, the U.K., in Computer Science. In 2015, the Brown Institute for Media Innovation awarded her a Magic Grant for her work on interacting with drones. Light refreshments will be served. Admission: $18 per person. To RSVP and register, visit http:// www.aabgu.org/Boca-Raton2. For more information, please contact Melody Mokhtarian at 646-452-3693 or mmokhtarian@aabgu.org

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Contrast the Rhetoric of Today to the Examples of Dr. King Just over a month ago I listened as a group of students in an oratory contest shared their thoughts on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he would feel today about the state of America. One said the iconic civil rights leader believed that all human beings, regardless of color, creed or economic status, had value and deserved both dignity and respect. Another mentioned how his nonviolent fight for racial equality resulted in him winning a Nobel Peace Prize. This weekend, we will join fellow Americans to observe Dr. King’s birthday and celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. As we listen to speeches at the breakfasts, brunches, marches and walks, please consider the actions and the rhetoric emanating from our leaders in Washington and contrast that to the examples of Dr. King. An ordinary Southern Baptist minister, Dr. King preached as an idealist, but he had a pragmatic side. He saw clearly, the realities of this world. The masterful political tactician championed the dignity of ordinary people around the world, espe-

cially the poor and voiceless. He was no stranger to insults and threats. Still he always maintained his dignity. And although he was persecuted by bigoted municipal, state and federal officials, he remained tough and unflinching in the face of injustice. He predicted his death. He was in Memphis, Tennessee, preparing to support the city’s striking sanitation workers, when an assassin’s bullet cut him down as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Despite the injustice, he still envisioned a better future. As I look around, I see a community that is much different from the one in which Dr. King lived in the 1950s and 60s. In our schools and communities, little black boys and black girls now join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. Blacks, women and gays are heads of major corporations and institutions of higher learning. They lead our cities, counties and represent us at the state and national levels. Still, we live in a nation where we

are judged by the color of our skins and not by the content of our character, as Dr. King hoped for. Power and access to opportunity remain unequal. Racism still plagues us. Sometimes, that racism is blatant. Or it could be as subtle as a quiet, even polite, disparagement of a person or group of people. Worse, this could be from someone close, a family member, a friend of an acquaintance. Though it may be uncomfortable, we should denounce it immediately regardless of the source So, how can we close the chasm between what has been achieved and what Dr. King envisioned? And let’s make no mistake — such a gap exists. There’s no doubt that Dr. King’s message or dream for America has taken a detour. All one needs to do is look at our country’s leadership over the last three years, to confirm that President Donald Trump has launched a frontal assault on Dr. King’s ideals. As the student said, Dr. King certainly would be profoundly disappointed considering that only 11 years earlier,

history was made when a black man was elected president, to lead this nation. There are also those who would question the importance of the King holiday. A talk show host said this week that all the speeches and tributes are getting redundant. I disagree because honoring greatness is never redundant. Let’s face it, the examples Dr. King set during those pivotal years of the Civil Rights Movement have ever-changing ramifications until today. I too long for the day when we achieve Dr. King’s vision. Such would be the day when we would be free from bigotry, prejudice, intolerance and other forms of irrational ideology and behavior. Gone from our vocabulary will be terms “white men,” “black men,” “gay candidate,” “people of color,” and other labels of superficial judgement. Let’s take this weekend to rejuvenate our souls and our commitment to the values Dr. King stood for: compassion, equality, justice, tolerance, truth and nonviolence among others.

POSITIVE LIVING By Robert J. Tamasy

Expecting Holiness In Business? Suppose you were to try identifying the traits you feel are most important for an employer, an employee, a customer or client, or a supplier. What would they be? It might seem simple to list qualities such as talent, skill, dependability and effectiveness, along with some others. But how about… holiness? Holiness? When we hear that word, it conjures images of religious people and rites, perhaps someone sequestered in a secluded monastery somewhere engaging in rituals that have no connection with everyday life and work. But in truth, that is not what “holiness” is about. Yes, one dictionary defines the word as “the quality or state of being holy.” Synonyms suggested include “blessedness, devoutness, godliness, piety, piousness, saintliness.” All these terms seem to have nothing to do with the marketplace, at least in the 21st century. But a speaker I heard

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recently explained that at its roots, holiness means things such as “wholeness, integrity, and quality.” In that context, would it not be desirable to find “holiness” in those for whom we work, those who work for us, people who buy our goods and services, and those who provide resources that we need? Would it not be desirable for others to find those characteristics of holiness in ourselves? I must admit there have been few times – if any – when I thought, “there goes someone who exhibits holiness.” However, as I reflect upon the thousands of individuals I have encountered through my career in many different settings, some people have demonstrated distinctive, even unusual wholeness, integrity, quality, humility, compassion, honesty and sincerity. They certainly would have into the aforementioned speaker’s definition of holiness.

So, how do we respond to this idea? How do we find holiness in others? How can – or should – we cultivate it in ourselves? It is not surprising that the Bible offers some suggestions: Seek out and emulate people who model holiness. Is there anyone you know who, in terms of wholeness, integrity, quality and similar virtues, could fit into the “holiness” category? If there is, try to spend time with that person, even pursue him or her as a mentor and teacher. Then seek to become like them and positively influence others. “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice…” (Philippians 4:9). “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others” (2 Timothy 2:2). Pursue a different way of thinking. We work and live in settings where holiness

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seems an alien concept. The world around us wants to “press us into its mold.” By a conscious act of the will, we can resist such pressure and strive for higher standards of thought and action. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approved what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2). Appropriate the power to become a holy person. The Bible teaches those who have committed their lives to following Jesus Christ have been given new life, a new capacity to live in a way they could not previously. “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, to be made new in the attitude of your minds” (Ephesians 4:22-24).

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A delightful evening this past week at the Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s Opal Awards Gala honoring several outstanding Community Leaders. So many familiar faces enjoyed a surf and turf dinner, and well deserved awards to several honorees including Yaacov and Sue Heller. Neil Safer did an outstanding job as the fundraiser.

Starting off the new year on a high-energy, “feel good note,” the Bresky Bash 2020: was a Concert for the Community” presented by The Law Offices of Robin Bresky The rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd as they were treated to a live 90-minute crowdpleasing, “dancin’ in your seats” show by Decades Rewind, presenting memoryjogging sets of top chart hits from the ‘80s and then a rewind back to the ‘60s. The national touring music production, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show (with 60 songs, 100 costume changes, and plenty of nostalgic video) featured memorable rock, pop, disco, funk and Motown favorites from Queen, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, ABBA, 5th Dimension, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross & The Supremes and more. Concert-goers felt as though they have been transported back to the time as the music was hitting its peak of power, passion, and creativity. Everyone left the show feeling uplifted, happy, and energized by this musical journey through time. Best of all, proceeds from the Bresky Bash will benefit the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County projects and client services. As explained by Robin Bresky, the mission of the “Bash” is to: 1) raise awareness of the LASPBC, 2) increase education on the meaningful work of the LASPBC and 3) raise funds to help expand services to those who need it the most. The LASPBC is committed to providing high quality civil legal advice, representation and education to the disadvantaged of Palm Beach County so as to protect their personal safety, enhance their opportunities and living conditions and promote self-sufficiency. Its work helps its clients deal with many of life’s most basic needs: a safe home, enough food to eat, a quality education, and protection against exploitation and discrimination. A night to celebrate the young

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- Congratulations to Marisa & Matthew Baker on receiving the PHYLLIS & HARVEY SANDLER CRYSTAL AWARD and Sandy & Rob Beyer, recipients of the SHIRLEY & ALLAN B. SOLOMON LEADERSHIP AWARD. Established in 1983, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center provides a broad range of enriching programs and services for individuals of all ages and abilities to meet the diverse needs of its members, the Jewish community and the community at large. Levis JCC promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs. From preschool and summer camp, to teen and family activities, from athletics to cultural arts, adult enrichment and special needs programming as well as Boca’s chic Resale Boutique, the Levis JCC offers something for everyone. Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center is a non-profit community agency of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Start Planning: Glow Red on The Green 2020 – January 30th 6:30 – 9:30PM Join in for an elaborate light transformation, while you enjoy festive cocktails, delicious food, golf contests, and a DJ with dancing under the stars benefitting The Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute in partnership with Boca Raton Resort & Club. 2020 Boca Raton Brain Bowl – January 31st 11AM – 1:30PM Brain Bowl’s efforts benefit the Alzheimer’s Association; Alzheimer’s Community Care; and Florida Atlantic University’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

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Office of Economic Development - Phoenix Tower International (PTI) entered into agreements to acquire 1,408 towers in Ecuador and 1,046 towers in Colombia. With these two recent acquisitions, PTI will own and operate over 7,000 towers across Latin America. Founded in 2013, this international company is thriving.

- Two of the five companies in Palm Beach County that outperformed the S&P 500 this past decade, are based in Boca Raton. SBA Communications (NASDAQ: SBAC) was up 630 percent and Geo Group (NYSE: GEO) increased by 227 percent.

- Associate Professor of Marketing from Lynn University, Andrew Burnstine, was recently featured on a segment of WPTV’s The List. The List is a daily syndicated television show that’s entering its 8th season. Professor Burnstine discussed the benefits of recycled textiles and the environmental impacts of sustainability.

- ADT acquired its largest independent dealer, Defenders for approximately $381 million. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Defenders has approximately 2,900 team members across 130 field branch locations and has developed a best-in-class direct marketing skillset, currently generating more than 6 billion ADT advertising impressions annually.

- The Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI) recently launched in Boca Raton. This 501(c)(3) was created with the mission to empower the South Florida Hispanic Entrepreneur community through educational programs, to increase their odds of sustainable business success in the U.S., and to optimize the quality and length of their learning cycle as business owners. The newly established organization will provide the tools for the development of capabilities for the Hispanic entrepreneurs and opportunities to access the Hispanic market to other corporations. The programs will be in English and Spanish and will build a bridge between the entrepreneurs and corporations seeking to enter the U.S. and Hispanic markets. Quality of Life: - Boca’s dog beach received some welldeserved recognition in a recent edition of Forbes magazine. The list included seven dog beaches across the U.S., from Washington, Michigan, New Jersey and California – Boca’s Bark Beach is in good company. Boca Raton – Make your next move your best move.

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apportioned, our state lawmakers will be charged with the task of drawing the new congressional district boundaries. This process can be painful as we saw in the last cycle when the courts forced the maps to be redrawn to make them as party neutral as possible, The census data will also underpin the state house and senate districts and local boundaries (e.g., single member county, municipal and school boards). A significant amount of spending decisions depends on accurate census data. In the 2015 fiscal year, 132 federal programs utilized the census data to allocate over $675 billion for programs such as Head Start, Medicare, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Pell grants and reduced-price school lunch programs. Federal dollars for transportation are apportioned according to census data. Census data helps companies decide where to locate distribution, where to expand or locate new stores and where they can expect an adequate return on investment. Scientists use census data to understand the distribution of diseases and health concerns such as cancer and obesity across the United States, including drilling down to identify health patterns across demographics. Individuals, afraid to participate due to their immigration status or mistrust of how the government will use the collected information, hamper the accuracy of the census. The cultural and linguistic diversity of our country also impacts accuracy. The potential addition of a citizenship question will make the job of enumerators more difficult if not overturned by the Courts by heightening privacy concerns and reducing participation among those living “off the grid.” Against these obstacles, it will be important for us to take every step necessary to count every person residing in our county and in our state. This year, the center of gravity for the process of counting residents will move from the post office to the public library with online responses the most cost effective. It has been projected the cost to count each person will be less than fifty cents if done online. If one of the 400,000 – 450,000 enumerators must be dispatched, the cost increases over ten-fold. In the coming months, additional information will be disseminated to make the process of counting every resident efficient. Part-time enumerators will be hired and compensated at the rate of $17.50 per hour. The decennial US Census is a mammoth undertaking but undercounting will have detrimental impacts to our community and the damage done will not be corrected until the next census in 2030!

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high class firms – to get into the business of distributing medical marijuana.” The matter of allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the city was discussed at length during a recent council workshop. City officials ultimately directed staff to prepare an ordinance on allowing medical marijuana dispensaries after hearing from a number of experts and residents with strong feelings about making the dispensaries available within the city limits. “I join with my colleagues in directing staff to draft regulations that would give residents access and revisit our zoning laws in the city,” said Mayor Scott Singer, adding that the size of the facility and the distance of separation from other facilities should be considered. “We’ve been besieged by attacks on Home Rule [from state and federal government],” the mayor said. “Had we not had this, the City of Boca Raton would likely have had something in place by now.” Neighboring cities Lake Worth and Deerfield Beach allow dispensaries, but both cities have had to write new local rules to help keep these sites located specific distances from each other and away from places such as schools. Under state law, dispensaries must be treated the same as pharmacies, which makes passing local rules difficult. The first attempt to legalize medical marijuana at the state level failed in November 2014. The second effort – a referendum on the Nov. 8, 2016 election ballot — succeeded by overwhelming majority of voters. More than 71 percent of Floridians cast ballots in favor of medical marijuana – making Florida the 26th state to make marijuana legal for medical use Amendment 2, and its expanded list of qualifying medical conditions, went into effect on Jan. 3, 2017. Medical marijuana remains illegal under federal law.

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Boca Raton City Council and Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District hold Joint Meeting Boca Raton, FL – Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks District Executive Director Brian Harms officially asked the Boca Raton City Council at Monday’s joint meeting to approve the design for the Boca National Golf Course and offered suggestions as to how the Council can expedite the project’s timeline. The District formally submitted those Boca National design plans to the City last week with an eye on a completed project by 2025. “(The City of Boca Raton) wanted to see a fiscally responsible project that would also provide a quality golf course,” Harms said. “On Friday I sent over our design approval request along with a five-year budget in hopes that they will approve the design concept and let us move forward with this project, as we have committed to doing, without further delay.” The District voted unanimously on Jan, 21 to decline the Council’s latest Interlocal Agreement and proceed under the one that’s been in place since 2018. Operating under that agreement, the District voted to self fund construction of the approximately $14 million Boca National project and send the Price/Fazio design to the City for approval. At that same meeting the District elected to submit five potential plans for the National Golf Foundation, segmented into fiscal-year phases, for analysis as to which plan would yield revenue the quickest. “We are not asking for any financial

contribution from the City,” Harms said. “If they wish to participate it will expedite the project timeline, but with or without their financial assistance a quality golf course will be open in east Boca as was committed to our residents and golfers.” The City of Boca Raton is currently in the final stages of selling its municipal golf course to a developer, a sale that will leave the community without a regulation 18-hole public golf course. Harms offered several suggestions as to how the City can partner with the District to shorten the Boca National timeline, thereby leaving residents without a public golf course for as short a time as possible. “The most important thing the city can do to get this golf course moving forward is commit to approving the design,” Harms said. Located on the former site of the Boca Teeca golf course, later known as Ocean Breeze, Boca National will include a championship 18-hole golf course, an 11-hole short course, a putting green, a driving range and infrastructure buildings. The final phase in all five of the plans under consideration is the construction of a tunnel underneath Second Ave. that will safely allow golf carts and maintenance equipment to pass underneath the oft-traveled road without halting automobile traffic. The District requested that the Council approve the design within 45 days.

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sioners passed an ordinance, which required restaurants and bars to serve drinks without straws or stirrers unless customers requested one. Effective Jan. 1, only straws made of marine biodegradable products, such as paper or bamboo straws, or reusable straws made of metal or glass can be used in restaurants. Violators will be fined $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second, and $500 for the third. Delray Beach is the municipality first in Palm Beach County to pass this kind of ordinance. Many businesses have already switched to paper straws. “It’s hit or miss, people either love it or they totally hate it,” Andrea Roseland, bartender at The Office on Atlantic Avenue, told WPBF Ch 25. “It’s been pretty simple to switch, the only thing that’s difficult is with the bar, people are used to having a cocktail straw, but the distributor we use actually has cocktail straws that are paper.” The state Legislature passed a similar bill last session that concerns regulating plastic straws and bags. The bill, proposed by Sen. Kevin Rader (D-Delray Beach), would prohibit stores from providing customers with plastic carryout bags and single-use plastic straws. The bill includes penalties of $500 for a first-time violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations. Individuals that must use plastic straws because of medical purposes would be exempted from this legislation.

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Lynn Lacrosse worked together to create 17,000 meals for families in need of food assistance in South Florida. On Jan. 16th the Lynn University Men’s Lacrosse team volunteered at Feeding South Florida in Pembroke Park, Fla. This organization’s goal is to provide meals to families in need through donations from individuals and grocery stores. They work closely with Publix, South Florida’s leading grocery store. They take food that is not up to par for grocery stores but is still good to eat. They serve 25% of the state’s food insecure population throughout Palm Beach, Broward, MiamiDade, and Monroe counties. Feeding South Florida is the leading domestic hungerrelief organization serving South Florida. In 2019 they were able to successfully distribute 62-million pounds of food to families in need of food assistance. At the beginning of the day the team was split into three different groups’ inspectors, runners, and sorters. Inspectors searched the donated food boxes for food that was still good re-

gardless of damaged packaging that was not appealing enough to put on grocery store shelves. Once they filled the box with food, they would call for a runner who would take the box to a conveyer belt. This is where the sorters would go through the food and separate it into different food groups. For example, there were boxes for candy, cereal, snacks and more. Once the food group was full it would be taken away and prepared for distribution. In our time there we were able to pack 19,890 pounds of food which comes out to approximately 17,000 meals. “It is truly humbling and rewarding to volunteer and give back to others.” Said Jack Labarbera Junior Ben Jackson enjoyed his time at Feeding South Florida and learned that “One in four families are food insecure in South Florida.” South Florida can seem like a paradise to many, but hunger is a major issue in our community. Lynn Men’s Lacrosse was able to do our part by volunteering with Feeding South Florida. Heizer Media Group

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FAU Baseball Chosen Second, Three Owls Voted All-Conference in Preseason C-USA Polling

In voting done by league head coaches, the defending champion Florida Atlantic University baseball team has been projected to finished second in Conference USA, while three members of the squad – outfielder Bobby Morgensen, first baseman Andru Summerall and second baseman Francisco Urbaez – have been voted to the league’s Preseason All-Conference Team, as announced on Wednesday. The Owls received four firstplace votes and placed only behind Southern Miss, in the top slot with two more top votes. Louisiana Tech, Old Dominion and Rice round out the top five, with Rice and FIU (who slots sixth) each getting one first-place vote. The trio of Morgensen, Summerall and Urbaez are all returning starters from last year’s C-USA regular season championship-winning squad. The three upperclassmen combined to hit .309 last year (Urbaez at .322, Morgensen at .312 and Summerall at .295) and each had at least eight home runs and at least 41 RBI (totaling 29 and 142 in those categories, respectively).

“All of these things are really neat to look at and talk about, especially a preseason poll by your fellow coaches,” said head coach John McCormack. “It’s great that they think that much of us. It’s also fantastic for Francisco, Bobby and Andru to be recognized as the caliber of player that they are, considering that there are a number of good players in this league. It’s really nice that, again, the coaches felt those three should be voted as Preseason All-Conference. We’re excited for them and we’re excited for us, but ultimately, you’ve got to do it on the field.” This marks only the second time that FAU has had three players recognized in the preseason since joining Conference USA (Tyler Frank, Jake Miednik and David Miranda in 2018), and the first time since 2011 the three was made up of position players, when the program was still part of the Sun Belt (infielders Raymond Church and Dan Scheffler and outfielder Andy Mee, who was also chosen as a relief pitcher as well).

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