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Generation Zoom: Webinar gives insight into Gen Z
Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society partners with BRiC to host Tech Talks
Madeline and Montague Wolfson Donate $1 Million in Support of Keeping the Promise Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton Beach and Park District is Requesting Resident Input on Development of 212 Acre Ocean Breeze Recreational Tract
Boca Helping Hands Expands Drive-Thru Pantry Bag Distribution Hours Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is expanding its drivethru Pantry Bag distribution hours, to occur during a time slot previously occupied by its Thursday night, sit-down family dinner. It has been almost a year since BHH suspended its Thursday night dinners due to the pandemic. “Thankfully, due to the commitment of our volunteers and support from those in our community, we’re able to add additional services,” said Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands. Continued on Page 4
Boca West Children’s Foundation ran a Successful Diaper Drive The Boca West Children’s Foundation collected double the amount of diapers they did last year with over 100,000 total diapers. These diapers go toward the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Diaper Bank. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for diapers has increased by 27%. The need for diapers is so important because when infants and toddlers stay in a soiled diaper for too long, there is a higher risk for urinary tract infections and skin infections.
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FAU Joins Partnership in Launching Florida Food Waste Prevention Week Florida Atlantic University has joined leaders from the Food Conservation Alliance, EPA Region IV, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection to team up with Recycle Florida Today and the Sustainable Events Network for Florida & the Caribbean to announce the first ever “Florida Food Waste Prevention Week” from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9. This public-private partnership represents a commitment to the mission of raising public awareness and inspiring a call to action to prevent food waste, protect the environment, save money and reduce hunger. “FAU is committed to raising awareness in our community about how everyone can do their part to reduce food waste,” said Dan Meeroff, Ph.D. Continued on Page 15
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• Madeline and Monte Wolfson, who recently made a very generous $1 million gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Wolfsons join a list of Boca Raton’s philanthropic “Who’s Who” of seven- and eight-figure donors to the Campaign who have helped raise more than $195 million, thus far. • Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is expanding its drive-thru Pantry Bag distribution hours, to occur during a time slot previously occupied by its Thursday night, sit-down family dinner. It has been almost a year since BHH suspended its Thursday night dinners due to the pandemic. • The Request for Information is being made by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District. The District is seeking input from stakeholders who wish to be considered as a provider to the services described herein. Qualified respondents are encouraged and invited to respond to this RFI. • The Biden-Harris Administration has made changes to the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) to include adjustments to make funding more equitable for small businesses. • The Boca West Children’s Foundation collected double the amount of diapers they did last year with over 100,000 total diapers. These diapers go toward the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Diaper Bank. • Lynn University’s Office of Admission, with presentations from Academic Affairs, hosted Generation Zoom, a virtual webinar that provided insights for teaching Generation Z (Gen Z) students and preparing them for the workforce. The six-hour webinar included two guest speakers and Lynn staff, faculty and students.
many of whom have been displaced because of the pandemic and are in school retooling their skills. Scholarships are for $1,000 each, and the deadline to apply is June 15. • The Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society partnered with Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) to present Boca Raton Tech Talks that centered on the evolution of technology and innovation in Boca Raton. The first forty-five minute segment of the three-part online series was hosted by BRiC outside of what was once an IBM Research and Development building and was aired on BRiC’s website on February 23. • County Commissioner Robert S Weinroth has announced the Health Care District of Palm Beach County has updated its criteria for scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments in accordance with Executive Order 21-47, issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis. • A research partnership formed just last year by Memorial Healthcare System and Florida Atlantic University is already being recognized for quality care, results, and advances in research, and that’s great news for patients fighting cancer in South Florida. The alliance between Memorial’s Cancer Institute and FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state’s Department of Health as a “Florida Cancer Center of Excellence.” • Florida Atlantic University has joined leaders from the Food Conservation Alliance, EPA Region IV, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection to team up with Recycle Florida Today and the Sustainable Events Network for Florida & the Caribbean to announce the first ever “Florida Food Waste Prevention Week” from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9.
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COMMUNITY Madeline and Montague Wolfson Donate $1 Million in Support of Keeping the Promise Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital “We feel blessed to help build our hospital and make it the best in Florida.” Such is the sentiment of Madeline and Monte Wolfson, who recently made a very generous $1 million gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Wolfsons join a list of Boca Raton’s philanthropic “Who’s Who” of seven- and eight-figure donors to the Campaign who have helped raise more than $195 million, thus far. “Madeline and Monte Wolfson are the consummate donors to Boca Regional and we are as thankful for this enormous measure of generosity to Keeping the Promise as we are for all of their other gifts to us,” said Lincoln Mendez, CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. “They have given us the treasured gift of loyalty, time and, of course, resources that have immeasurably helped us respond to community need over the years.” The Wolfsons have been donors for more than a decade, beginning their allegiance with philanthropic support of the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Their current interest in the ongoing campus initiative is the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower, in which they will be recognized for their million-dollar gift on the eighth
floor. “Giving back” is a driving force in the Wolfson’s lives. As poignantly described by Monte, “I was born in Austria in 1936 and, because my father had a Brit-
ish passport, we were very fortunate to escape the Holocaust by leaving for England in 1938 and then arriving in the United States in 1940.” “I feel fortunate, at this point in my life, to give back. Madeline and I have supported Boca Raton Regional Hospital for more than 12 years and are honored to be part of this important community asset and to help build the new patient tower.” Madeline and Monte Wolfson have lived in
New York since childhood, and for the last 21 years, have made their second home in the Polo Club of Boca Raton. In addition to supporting local and global Jewish agencies, the Wolfsons have kept Boca Raton Regional Hospital front and center, and have recently joined the hospital’s Insights in Medicine Steering Committee. Madeline has also been incredibly involved through the years with the hospital’s Play for PINK annual charity event at the Polo Club. “We have made philanthropy one of our lifetime goals,” indicated Madeline. “Through our family foundation, we hope to teach our children and grandchildren the importance of giving, and of choosing organizations that are important to them and to the community.” The $250 million Keeping the Promise campaign is the largest campaign in the Hospital’s history. It is supporting the most ambitious period of growth and expansion for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The campus redevelopment plans include at the centerpiece, the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower where patients will be welcomed in the inviting new Louis B. and Anne W. Green Lobby with plans for retail, dining, meeting space, a sanctuary, outdoor courtyards and other conveniences for visitors. The
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new tower features all new surgical suites and all private patient rooms exceeding the latest safety standards for patient care. In the current hospital building, all existing rooms will be converted to private in a comprehensive renovation of all patient units including maternity, oncology, and orthopedics. An expansion of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute is well underway with emphasis on neurovascular/stroke, central nervous system tumors, spine, and epilepsy/seizure disorders. The recently opened 972-car Schmidt Family Parking Facility will be connected to the Marcus Neuroscience Institute once the new tower construction is complete. Also included in the plans is the new Toby and Leon Cooperman Pavilion, to be located across the street from the medical campus with an outpatient surgery center, physician offices and adjacent parking. These investments are the initial steps toward an even broader vision for the campus with greater access points and even more specialties. “We thank the Wolfsons profusely for their assistance with this all-important campaign,” said Stan Barry, co-chair of Keeping the Promise. “They join a growing list of incredible friends and family who have responded to the future healthcare needs of our community.”
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Boca Helping Hands Expands Drive-Thru Pantry Bag Distribution Hours Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is expanding its drive-thru Pantry Bag distribution hours, to occur during a time slot previously occupied by its Thursday night, sit-down family dinner. It has been almost a year since BHH suspended its Thursday night dinners due to the pandemic. “Thankfully, due to the commitment of our volunteers and support from those in our community, we’re able to add additional services,” said Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands. “Without their dedication and willingness to give back to the community, we would not be able to continue to expand our services.” The drive-thru pantry bag (groceries) distribution on Thursdays is from 4:30pm to 6pm at the East Boca main facility at 1500 NW 1st Court in Boca Raton. This expansion will help accommodate those who work during the day, making it easier for them to pick up their pantry bags with groceries for their families. Boca Helping Hands is also exploring new locations to continue the expansion of its services to serve even more families. Previously, there were no weekday evening hours available to pick up pantry bags at the drive thru operation. “We are pleased to be able to offer the expanded hours of our drive-thru pantry bag distribution on Thursday evenings in East Boca,” said Bill Harper, Director of Food and Warehouse Operations. “This will help our families by providing more flexibility and is also a positive step in moving toward resuming pre-COVID operations.” A common misconception about BHH and the services it offers are that the organization is serving primarily unemployed individuals. However, most BHH clients are employed or underemployed, with a majority of these families
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still struggling to make ends meet. The Pantry Bag Program often serves as a supplement to their income so that they can better afford other necessities such as medicine, rent, and childcare. In 2019, BHH was serving 6,018 families and last year, they added an additional 3,435 families to the Pantry Bag Program. Much of that increase came from working families who have been undone by circumstances outside of their control, like client Rick C. When the pandemic began, Rick’s hospitality business “was ravaged” and “a lot of people were laid off.” His wife works in the medical industry and also had mandatory shutdowns, so she wasn’t able to work. “We are very proud people, and we have never looked for assistance from anyone. We have a child and food was running out,” Rick said. “[Boca Helping Hands] got us through the bad times. Without their help, I don’t know where we would’ve been. Slowly, but surely, we are getting our lives back on track.” To register for the Pantry Bag Program, visit one of the four distribution locations. Hours and addresses can be found on the BHH website at BocaHelpingHands.org/PantryBagProgram Boca Helping Hands also offers limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, childcare, and healthcare vouchers. For more information, visit BocaHelpingHands.org/ResourceCenter BHH offers six no-cost job-training programs, including Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Medical Billing and Coding, Commercial Driver’s License, Information Technology and Customer Service Representative. For some programs, students can earn their certification in just a few weeks. For more information, visit BocaHelpingHands.org/JTP
Boca Raton Beach and Park District is Requesting Resident Input on Development of 212 Acre Ocean Breeze Recreational Tract By: Robert Weinroth The Request for Information is being made by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District. The District is seeking input from stakeholders who wish to be considered as a provider to the services described herein. Qualified respondents are encouraged and invited to respond to this RFI. Background: In February 2018, the District purchased 214 acres of property located in the Boca Teeca subdivision which was formerly known as the Ocean Breeze Golf Course. The District purchased the eastern portion of the property outright. The District entered into an interlocal agreement with the City of Boca Raton to purchase the western portion of the property and makes annual payments for the bond that the City utilized for the purchase. The District worked with a professional golf course designer to develop a golf course facility for the property. In October 2020 the City of Boca Raton was gifted an 18-hole golf course in close proximity to the property. The District is now reconsidering how best to utilize the property at Boca Teeca to provide recreational amenities to the residents of the City and the District. Purpose of RFI: The District seeks information on potential development and/or operational ideas for the Boca Teeca property. The District believes that recreational amenities will be imperative for the residents and a revitalization of this property will significantly enhance redevelopment efforts in the northern portion of Boca Raton. The District is interested in hearing from a broad range of prospective respondents. All ideas are welcome for this incredible opportunity to create a landmark park in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. The enabling legislation of the District
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restricts the ability to sell or lease any portion of the property. All proposals should consider this restriction. Respondents should consider sustainability, traffic, accessibility, and impacts to the neighborhood with innovative concepts that provide superior recreation opportunities and green space preservation. Structure of Responses: There are no requirements for format or content in this RFI. Respondents should provide 10 printed copies and one electronic version by 2PM on Friday April 9, 2021 to: Executive Director: Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District 21618 St. Andrews Blvd. Boca Raton FL, 33433 and/or BHarms@mybocaparks.org Privilege Clause and Right to Alter: Notwithstanding any other provision in this RFI, the District may elect not to proceed with an RFP or with any transaction contemplated by this RFI. The District is under no obligation to Respondents. The District may, at its sole discretion, decide not to proceed with any or all of the transactions contemplated herein or may proceed with such transaction or transactions by any other procurement means or deliver mode it may deem fit. The District reserves the right to selectively identify on the basis of qualifications and experience, any or all Respondents for participation in any formal RFP that may be issued or direct negotiations that may be interned into in relation to the transactions contemplated by this RFI. The District reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and criteria outlined in this RFI including by not limited to the deadline for submissions, by posting addenda.
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6 - Edition 502 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL
The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010
DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher Editorial C. RON ALLEN PEDRO HEIZER MICHAEL DEMYAN
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EDITORIAL By: C. Ron Allen
Here’s to 500 more editions of your Local Newspaper Newspapers, like people and institutions, celebrate milestones. This week, the Boca Raton Tribune is celebrating its 500th edition. The 20-page paper was launched in 2010 as an online publication and has not missed an edition since. In an era of splintering news and information, and as newspapers find themselves struggling to remain viable, it is good to see that readers in South Palm Beach County are still getting their dose of local news. It is an understatement to say that the news business is in trouble. For more than a decade, in fact, shortly after the Sept. 11, attacks, the economic model - mass circulation that drew advertising - has been crumbling. Gone are the days when your Wednesday newspapers were filled with more ads from department and grocery stores than news. In discussions with my counterparts across the country, I have learned that weekly newspapers’ circulation and household penetration are declining 2 to 5 percent annually. That trend is not sustainable.
Knowing that, there is hardly a newspaper editor or publisher around today who do not understand the importance of unique local content. Let us face it, unique local content is the main reason community journalism has been the healthiest part of the traditional news business. And with us being in competition with every other information source, we here at the Boca Raton Tribune know that the news we provide you has to be quality content. We have upped our game to prove our value to our readers. Our veteran newsman, Dale King - like a wire service - has been providing you with fresh and helpful enterprise stories. He has been combining his institutional knowledge of City politics with his story-telling ability to tell you how your leaders’ actions impact you and why you should care. We also are practicing real watchdog journalism to send the message that “We are important to you because we are looking out for your interests.” We have taken on the local corrupt
elected officials and bullies. This was evident when we reported that the City of Delray Beach found itself facing a disaster over its provision of the most basic of services — clean drinking water. An investigation found that pipes carrying reclaimed or toilet water were cross-connected to drinking water pipes in late 2018, causing several residents along the barrier island to become sick. We also told you that Delray Beach city leaders were slow in addressing the COVID-19 crisis and communicating with their residents. We will remain dogged in showing our value to our community. We will continue to produce journalism that helps set the public agenda for our community; that holds public officials and institutions accountable; that provides a fair forum for debate; and that acts as a leader in the community. We are aware that this can be challenging especially for community newspapers. We also are aware that editorial timidity
is a common characteristic in community journalism, and it’s understandable. Journalists in community newspapers face the fundamental conflict between the personal and the professional. They often are pressured to fit comfortably into a community while having the responsibility to sometimes make others uncomfortable. As a community servant who runs a mentoring program and is often engaged in many community activities, I straddle that thin line daily. We have successfully managed this conflict however, by having a set of clear principles that not only guide our work but let the public know how we think we are supposed to conduct ourselves. We also invite and welcome them into the discussion. As we begin the next phase, be assured that we remain committed to give you accurate, quality and timely news that you cannot get anywhere else. I close with the promise that public service will be at the top of our minds.
POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra
How do You Communicate? Every human being comes into the world with communication mechanisms. Even newborn babies know how to share pressing needs to a parent or guardian, capable to supply their request. What many adults fail to understand, even after several years on planet earth, is that communication among fellow humans is a task that demands continued improvement. The mere utterance of words or expression of feelings does not necessarily indicate that a communication has been effectively achieved. Those who are eager to be understood by others, so as to anticipate a response from them, are responsible to convey their message with clarity, free March 5 - March 11, 2021
from interfering noises, and at a moment which offers the best chances of comprehension, and the provision of some form of response. Not only serious issues, but also less significant matters, have the greatest probability of being heard, understood, and acted upon when timing, surroundings, and emotional wellbeing of those engaged in the conversation are key factors taken into consideration. A dialogue does it best! It is the one communicating to another who has the primary responsibility of ascertaining that the message has been heard and understood. While using the vacuum cleaner, when the television or radio are blasting, or when children are fighting or crying nearby, is
not the right time to convey messages. The moment a spouse enters the house after a long day at work is never the best time to address any issue of importance to be grasped by the hearer, especially when that issue entails potentially bad news. I once heard of a wise wife who studiously avoided greeting her husband after his long day at work with any bad news, regardless of the seriousness of the issue. So, one day, as soon as her husband arrived home, with a welcoming smile she went to kiss him and proclaimed: “Hi, honey; you should be happy to know that three of our four children are not in the hospital at the moment!” With that creative approach, and the blow softened, she was able
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gradually to explain that one of the kids had broken a leg during a ball game, but all else was okay! You can avoid being misunderstood, not being heard, or sharing your thoughts at an inappropriate moment but seeking the right time, the best setting, and the most clear and adequate words which effectively and exhaustively express what you desire to convey. It is not late at night, much less when you are tired in bed ready to sleep, or at moments when other pressing sirens beckon another’s attention that you should spill your concerns or seek an answer to significant matters. Communication is not hard, but it needs to be done effectively!
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From the Desk of Your Palm Beach County Commissioner COVID-19 Vaccination Update Currently, you must be 65 years or older, a health care or frontline worker to obtain the vaccine pursuant to an Executive Order issued by Governor Ron DeSantis. With Florida poised to hit the 50% mark for the number of seniors vaccinated, this week the Governor n Wednesday indicated he may begin lowering the age limit for those who can be inoculated. While not retreating from his “Seniors First” strategy, he said he’ll likely lower the age incrementally, allowing those who are over the age of 60, or possibly 55, to begin receiving vaccinations. Stay tuned! Publix has confirmed their portal for scheduling appointments will reopen tomorrow morning at 7AM. Click here to schedule. CVS pharmacies in Florida began COVID-19 vaccines this week. However, at the present time there is only one location in Palm Beach County located in Belle Glade. Please check their website to book an appointment and/or for additional locations. Health Care District of Palm Beach County (HCD) or call 561.804.4115 The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) or call 866.201.6754 if you don’t have Internet access. The following three vaccination sites are being operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County: South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach Burns Road Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens South County Civic Center site in Delray Beach Please Note: All sites require appointments. No walk-ins permitted. (TTY number for hearing impaired: 833.476.1532) Vaccinations for Holocaust Survivors and Shut-Ins Palm Beach County Holocaust survivors are receiving vaccines as part of a statewide program. I was honored to play a role in helping some of the most cherished members of our community. Holocaust survivors are treasures and we need to ensure they have access to the vaccine. Overall, I believe we are doing a good job with vaccine rollout in the community. But, there still are pockets of residents
who cannot gain access to the reservation system. I have asked the state to focus on targeting our most vulnerable elderly residents who are homebound with limited or no internet access. Consequently, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has advised us a vendor has been hired to provide vaccines at HUD and independent living facilities within the county. Over 12 communities are scheduled for the next two weeks. These are closed PODs for residents 65 years and older. Additionally, a homebound program will be initiated with the help of local agencies such as county and municipal fire departments once the supply increases. PBIA COVID-19 Testing Site Helix Virtual Inc. is scheduled to open at Palm Beach International Airport near Terminal C. They will offer COVID-19 rapid tests and three-day tests for ticketed passengers and airport/airline employees. A fee for service will be collected. The facility is not open to the general public and is scheduled to open on March 1, 2021. Public School Employees Get Vaccnated Recently, over 250 teachers and school district employees age 65 and over had the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Our children’s education has become a casualty of the pandemic. There is no substitute for an in-person education. Consequently, I am pleased to report that my motion for this initiative received the full support of my fellow board members. Vaccine Volunteers Needed The United Way of Palm Beach County is recruiting general support volunteers at the HCD vaccine distribution centers. Volunteers could be asked to help with a variety of tasks such as cleaning clip boards and pens, moving chairs to support the elderly, directing crowd control and coordinating patient flow to ensure social distancing. Medical credentials are not needed. Vaccines are not available for volunteers at this time.Interested volunteers should email Meghan Foley, associate director of Disaster Recovery, at MeghanFoley@unitedwaypbc.org
The Benefits of Pursuing True Greatness How would you define “greatness”? Or to put it another way, what would it require to achieve true greatness in the business and professional world? Some would connect greatness with the attaining of mass amounts of material wealth. Others might say that to be great, one would have to earn high status or fame within their chosen field of endeavor. For some, greatness means becoming the featured subject of articles in prestigious periodicals or being a celebrity who is interviewed on TV shows or used in commercials to pitch the company’s products. Each of those is significant, different ways for measuring high levels of achievement. But do they truly equate to greatness? Many people have attained such heights in their professions, only to find themselves wondering with regret, “Is that all there is?” Let me tell you about someone I know who has a very different perspective on greatness. Doug, a retired business owner, told me recently he had just returned from a week-long fly-fishing trip to Montana, with 10 younger men. Doug is in his 70’s, but most of the group consisted of men in their 40’s. With such an age disparity, why would someone like Doug devote so much time with these men? He explained: “I don’t like fishing. I only caught five fish all week, but I have mentored many of these men for years. It is extremely worthwhile for me to see them enjoy the outdoors while we also study the Bible.” As a mentor, Doug is not only sharing his personal experience and insights with these men, but is also pointing them to the one unchanging, timeless source of truth and wisdom – the Word of God – and help-
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ing them to understand how it relates to every area of their lives. Clearly, Doug does not have to do this. As a retired businessman, he could be “resting on his laurels,” or spending leisure time engaged in hobbies or other interests he did not have as much time for when he was working full-time. In reality, he is pursuing a special interest: the desire to help younger men to grow in their faith and learn how to become effective, fruitful servants of the Lord where they work and live. As 2 Corinthians 5:20 describes it, to become “ambassadors for Christ.” In one sense, Doug is sacrificing his time. But he really does not view it that way. He regards it a very special privilege to help others learn and practice God’s ways. And in the process, even though he does not claim this for himself, he is fulfilling what Jesus Christ said in Matthew 5:19, “Whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” He is also applying another principle Jesus taught in His “sermon on the mount,” as recorded in Matthew 6:19:21, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Doug’s sacrifice may lead him to greatness in the kingdom. Better yet, he may just drag a few younger men along with him. Rather than pursuing earthly rewards, he has his sights on what Jesus called, “fruit that will last” (John 15:16).
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Increased Funding Available to Palm Beach County Small Businesses in Need The Biden-Harris Administration has made changes to the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) to include adjustments to make funding more equitable for small businesses. There are more the 31 million small businesses in the United States. Minorityowned businesses account for 15 percent of all businesses in this country. The Small Business Administration has established an exclusive loan application period available through March 9, 2021. Businesses and nonprofit organizations with 20 or fewer employees are eligible. Under this program, sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals are eligible to receive more financial support. Based on how PPP loans were calculated in the past, many of these businesses were not approved. The PPP loan calculation formula has been revised to provide more funding to these applicants. This proposal has allocated $1 billion specifically for businesses with no employees and located in low- and moderate-income areas. Additionally, the provision to exclude business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions from obtaining relief through PPP has been
eliminated, as well as the restrictions on business owners who applied to the loans but struggled with student loan payments. The changes made in this new relief effort make a substantial impact in the aid of many businesses who have had issues with access to capital. “There are millions of small firms struggling to sustain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Tonya Davis Johnson, director of the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity. “The decision to prioritize small and minority-owned businesses and earmark funds to specifically target these enterprises will make a tremendous difference in addressing disparities and providing recovery.” The PPP loan program, exclusive to small and minority-owned businesses, went into effect Feb. 24, 2021, and will remain open through Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals are eligible to apply. Business owners can go to local banks to apply. For more details, visit the SBA website at sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources#section-header-3.
Boca West Children’s Foundation ran a Successful Diaper Drive By: Megan Mandatta The Boca West Children’s Foundation collected double the amount of diapers they did last year with over 100,000 total diapers. These diapers go toward the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Diaper Bank. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for diapers has increased by 27%. The need for diapers is so important because when infants and toddlers stay in a soiled diaper for too long, there is a higher risk for urinary tract infections and skin infections. However, many families are not able to afford these products due to COVID-19.
“We are thrilled to have been able to double the number of diapers we are able to collect this year and met our goal,” said Pamela Weinroth, executive director and COO of Boca West Children’s Foundation. In addition to the collection of physical diapers, BWCF is also accepting monetary donations for the Diaper Bank. A donation of only $25 purchases 120 diapers that go to families in need, according to the National Diaper Network. Donations made by check can be mailed to P.O. Box 3070, Boca Raton, Fl 333431 or https:// www.bocawestfoundation.org/6th-annualdiaper-drive/
Generation Zoom: Webinar gives insight into Gen Z Lynn University’s Office of Admission, with presentations from Academic Affairs, hosted Generation Zoom, a virtual webinar that provided insights for teaching Generation Z (Gen Z) students and preparing them for the workforce. The six-hour webinar included two guest speakers and Lynn staff, faculty and students. Each year, Lynn’s admission team invites counselors and educators from across the globe to spend three days at the university. They learn about Lynn’s academic programming, as well as its cultural and social environment. Counselors leave with an understanding of the university’s innovative approach to teaching and its “all styles welcome” philosophy. This year over 300 attendees from 29 states and 47 countries joined via Zoom. Dr. Corey Seemiller, a leading expert on Gen Z, and Brandon Busteed, president of University Partners and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan, Inc., along with Lynn’s Dr. Catherine Wharton, director of Diagnostic Center for Educational Assessment, and Dr. Katrina Carter-Tellison, vice president for academic affairs, offered their expertise on the Gen Z ecosystem and the future of education. Both Seemiller’s and Busteed’s research has helped advise the curriculum at Lynn—educating faculty and staff on Gen Z’s personality traits, their motivaMarch 5 - March 11, 2021
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4 Ways to Uplift Small Businesses in Your Community (StatePoint) With nearly half of all Americans employed by a small business, these establishments need our support more than ever. According to the latest Wells Fargo/ Gallup Small Business Index, 46 percent of business owners surveyed have seen a drop in revenue over the past 12 months, with some entrepreneurs seeing even more severe impact. “Small businesses are at the heart of our communities and the key to millions of jobs,” says Steve Troutner, head of Small Business, Wells Fargo. “Keeping spending dollars in local communities is an impactful way to rally around small business owners.” Wells Fargo is sharing four ways to uplift small businesses near you: 1. Shop local. While one-stop shopping on leading e-commerce sites can be tempting, the simple act of purchasing something from your favorite local retailer can go a long way in keeping business afloat and money in your community. Returning or exchanging gifts? Ask for store credit instead of cash. It helps keep money with a small business and makes their cash flow more stable. Many shops have safety measures in place, such as limiting occupancy or offering contactless pick-up.
2. Eat local. Support your neighbors by dining at locally-owned establishments. Getting takeout or having food delivered? Order directly from the restaurant rather than through third-party sites that take a cut. When it comes to food shopping, opt for neighborhood grocers, which often carry produce from small family-owned farms and other locally-sourced goods. Many offer the same curbside pickup and delivery options as
major chains. 3. Uplift diverse-owned businesses. Keep in mind that minority- and womenowned businesses have been hard hit by COVID-19. Many are counting on your patronage to survive. To help entrepreneurs stay open and support local jobs, Wells Fargo is deploying approximately $400 million from its Open for Business Fund to nonprofits serving small businesses. The initiative focuses
on increasing access to training and flexible capital that businesses can use for rent, utilities, payroll and other business needs. If you are a business owner looking for assistance and resources, visit wellsfargo.com/ shoplocal to learn more. 4. Shine a light on your favorite business. Whether it’s expanding outdoor patios and installing heat lamps or updating tech to facilitate contactless checkout, small businesses have had to get creative to stay relevant. One simple way of supporting businesses as they make these changes is to follow them on social media and give positive reviews on websites like Yelp. As part of its “Many hearts. One community” campaign, Wells Fargo is highlighting the determination, resilience and creativity that so many small business have shown this past year. “Community has meant everything to me,” says Kadijatu Ahene, owner of Dija’s Touch Designs, which benefitted from Wells Fargo and Local Initiatives Support Corporation working together. “The challenges we’re dealing with have brought us closer. Whether its friends and neighbors checking on me and my girls, delivering food and more, COVID has reminded us that we need each other to move forward in unity.”
7 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Dental Health (StatePoint) Is it time to hit “reset” and start over with fresh dental habits? Doing so can help improve your health. “Your oral and overall health are connected -- and even small improvements in your oral health routine can have big payoffs in your overall well-being,” Dr. Ruchi Sahota, American Dental Association (ADA) spokesperson To help you get started, the ADA offers seven recommendations for improving your family’s dental health routine: 1. Brush twice a day for two minutes each time using fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush. Place the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Gently move the brush back and forth in tooth-wide strokes. Brush the outer, inner and chewing surfaces of the teeth. To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make up-and-down strokes. Parents should instruct kids to do the same. 2. Clean between teeth daily using only interdental cleaners, such as floss or water flossers, to reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease. 3. Eat a nutritious diet. Sugary foods and snacks can lead to tooth decay. On the other hand, calcium- and phosphorous-rich foods protect and strengthen tooth enamel. Fruits Plus
and vegetables are also good choices for a healthy smile since they have high water and fiber content, which help clean teeth. 4. Schedule regular dental visits for prevention and treatment of oral disease. Experts say that your family can have safe dental visits, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early in 2020, the ADA used science
to develop guidance for dentists on extra steps they can take to help protect patients and staff, in addition to the infection control procedures they’ve always followed. According to a report published in the “Journal of the American Dental Association” in October, 2020, 99 percent of dentists are using enhanced infection control procedures and disinfection practices when treating patients.
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5. Look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Every product carrying the Seal has been evaluated by independent experts to be safe and effective. To earn the Seal, companies are often asked to meet higher standards than what’s required by law. Look for specific Seal bullets on the back of every Seal product package to find out how they can help keep your mouth healthy. 6. Think twice if you’re considering DIY dental treatments. Some such fads, like oil pulling, are just not effective. Others, such as whitening with charcoal, could even cause damage. Before taking matters into your own hands, talk with your dentist to learn about the potential risks and benefits of each treatment. “A dentist’s office is a safe place where a doctor is ensuring you’re getting quality care that will actually treat the root of your problem,” says Dr. Sahota. 7. Ditch bad habits that can harm oral health, like nail-biting, clenching your jaw, chewing ice and using your teeth as a standin for tools like scissors. For more dental health tips and resources, visit MouthHealthy.org. You can find a dentist near you by visiting FindaDentist.ada.org. Want to improve your family’s overall health? Start with your dental care routine March 5 - March 11, 2021
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New Follett Higher Education Health Care District of Palm Beach Group scholarship to help PBSC County Expands Eligibility on students Vaccination Appointments Follett Higher Education Group, Palm Beach State College’s longtime business partner, is giving $125,000 over five years for a new scholarship to help students with tuition and other educational expenses. The first round of Follett Higher Education Group scholarships will target students who work in the hospitality and service industry, many of whom have been displaced because of the pandemic and are in school retooling their skills. Scholarships are for $1,000 each, and the deadline to apply is June 15. “Community Colleges play an important role in educating students of various educational needs and backgrounds in the very places where students live, serve and contribute. They not only prepare students for a continued adult life of learning but support the professional development of people who influence and create change impacting the growth of their community,’’ said Todd Litzsinger, chairman/president of Follett. “Palm Beach State College embodies this community position, and Follett is excited to provide scholarships to support the students there.”
Students can apply for the Follett Higher Education Group scholarships through the PBSC Foundation. They are open to full-time and part-time students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and financial need. David Rutherford, vice president of advancement and executive director of the Palm Beach State College Foundation, which oversees more than 200 private scholarships, said he appreciates Follett Higher Education Group for expanding its support for students. “These scholarships greatly benefit the students we serve, particularly those affected by the current circumstances. They help us fulfill our mission to transform lives and strengthen this community.” Follett has operated PBSC’s campus bookstores since 2000. In addition to providing new scholarships, the company has been a sponsor of the Foundation’s annual golf tournament benefiting scholarships. To apply for the Follett Higher Education Group scholarships and Foundation scholarships, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/foundation/student-scholarships/default.aspx.
Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society partners with BRiC to host Tech Talks By: Mamie Barnhardt The Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society partnered with Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) to present Boca Raton Tech Talks that centered on the evolution of technology and innovation in Boca Raton. The first fortyfive minute segment of the three-part online series was hosted by BRiC outside of what was once an IBM Research and Development building and was aired on BRiC’s website on February 23. The episode was moderated by the Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society’s Susan Gillis and featured multiple panelists, including Dr. Dave Bradley who worked on the original IBM PC. The Boca Raton Historical Museum & Society (BRHM&S) which collects, preserves, and shares the history of Boca Raton brings a unique and important aspect to the discussions. “We have a lot of material in our collection relating to the Boca Raton Air Field which was a radar training base during the war, and a lot from IMB Boca Raton, which is where the IMB PC was manufactured,” says Gillis, the museum’s curator. The BRHM&S has been closed for some serious renovations during the COVID-19 pandemic, March 5 - March 11, 2021
but continues to educate the public through a virtual lecture series’ and other programming. This virtual programming combined with past projects between the museum and BRiC such as the celebration of the 50th anniversary of IMB Boca Raton, led to the idea of hosting the Tech Talks at the former IBM location, which is the biggest event MRHM&S has taken part in during the pandemic. Gillis says all of the episodes, which were recorded in January, went “surprisingly well...for an impromptu talk,” and is open to the idea of continuing the series or taking part in something similar moving forward. “We look forward to working with [BRiC] again for sure,” she stated. The upcoming segment can be viewed on BRiC’s website at noon on March 2. The panel discussed technology in Boca Raton from the 1980’s through the 2000’s, included employees from Siemans, Sensormatic, STRAX Intelligence Group, and was moderated by Pete Martinez who is a current medical technology consultant and former IBM employee. The final web-episode will be available the following Tuesday at the same time and will feature discussion on current technology and expectations for the future. All segments are free for viewers.
County Commissioner Robert S Weinroth has announced the Health Care District of Palm Beach County has updated its criteria for scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments in accordance with Executive Order 21-47, issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Effective immediately, the following individuals can request an appointment at Vaccine.hcdpbc.org/: - Residents 65 years of age and older; - Health care personnel with direct patient contact; - K-12 school employees (50 years of age and older); - Sworn law enforcement officers (50 years of age and older); - Firefighters (50 years of age and older); and - Residents deemed extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 as determined by a physician who provides an attestation the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria outlined in the Department of Health form. - Once the appointment request form is received by the Healthcare District, individuals will be placed in a virtual waiting room for scheduling on a first-come, first-serve basis, dependent upon vaccine availability. All registrations must be completed electronically at Vaccine.hcdpbc.org/. For those with no Internet access, the Health Care District’s helpline at 561.804.4115 is available to assist in English, Spanish and Creole. All individuals presenting for vaccination will need to bring identification for age verification and a work badge, if applicable. PBC Mayor Dave Kerner flanked by Commissioner Maria L Sachs and PBC Vice Mayor Robert S Weinroth Individuals 18 years and older who are deemed medically vulnerable to COVID-19 will also need to bring the Department of
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Health-approved form, as attested by their licensed physician, with them to their vaccination appointment. “Our dedicated team is working hard to maximize efficiencies in the fight against COVID-19 and get shots safely into arms,” said Darcy J. Davis, Health Care District Chief Executive Officer. “With expanded eligibility and increased vaccine supply, we can vaccinate a greater number of people and help achieve our goal of community immunity.” The Health Care District has completed scheduling nearly all individuals who were on the Florida Department of HealthPalm Beach waiting list, and who also confirmed they still wanted appointments. Individuals who believe they were on the FDOH waitlist, but were not contacted for an appointment can submit a new appointment request and check “Yes” in the box indicating they were on the waitlist. The Health Care District will verify and prioritize accordingly. PLEASE NOTE: All individuals who submitted an appointment request prior to March 1st and who do not currently have a scheduled appointment at one of the Health Care District’s vaccination sites must complete and submit a new online appointment request form at Vaccine.hcdpbc.org/ and indicate in the box “Reason for Appointment” which of the above categories best applies. Since December, the Health Care District has provided 65,000 vaccinations and is operating three large-scale vaccination sites in northern, central and southern Palm Beach County. The prescheduled, appointment-only, walk-in sites are located at the South County Civic Center west of Delray Beach, the Burns Road Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens, and the South Florida Fairgrounds in suburban West Palm Beach. This complex vaccination operation is supported by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue, United Way volunteers, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach. Community
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FAU Joins Partnership in Launching MCIFAU earns Florida Cancer Center of Excellence designator Florida Food Waste Prevention Week A research partnership formed just last year by Memorial Healthcare System and Florida Atlantic University is already being recognized for quality care, results, and advances in research, and that’s great news for patients fighting cancer in South Florida. The alliance between Memorial’s Cancer Institute and FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state’s Department of Health as a “Florida Cancer Center of Excellence.” Cancer Center of Excellence It becomes just the fifth in the state, out of more than 80 competitors, to earn the designation. The honor recognized the role of research, survivorship, and a multidisciplinary approach that led to excellence in patient-centered care for persons undergoing cancer treatment and therapy in Florida. MCIFAU was formed in 2020 to combine the expertise of physicians and researchers under Memorial Cancer Institute, the Office of Human Research at Memorial Healthcare System and FAU’s clinicians and researchers to bring clinical trials that will lead to advances in patient care and treatments for a variety of diseases, including melanoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and blood cancers. On the to-do list are the development of new drugs, medical devices, software applications, and other novel treatments for diseases that affect both children and adults. Memorial Cancer Institute is one of the largest cancer centers in Florida, treating more than 4,300 new cancer patients a year. “We’re honored to have been named a Cancer Center of Excellence along with our partners at FAU, but the real winners are those who now have access to clinical trials and the combined expertise of our two organizations,” said Aurelio M. Fernandez, III, president and CEO of Memorial
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Healthcare System. “Innovations that are coming from this alliance are life-changers for patients battling these terrible diseases.” In addition to excellence in clinical research, the state recognition referenced MCIFAU exceeding service standards and excelling in providing quality, comprehensive and patient-coordinated care. “We are extremely proud of our designation as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence by the Florida Department of Health and we greatly appreciate this recognition from Gov. Ron DeSantis,” said FAU President John Kelly. “By combining the vast knowledge, expertise and resources of both of our organizations, the Memorial Cancer Institute/Florida Atlantic University alliance will help to accelerate lifesaving cancer research, clinical trials, patient care, and education in Florida and beyond.” The Center of Excellence designation was created by the Florida Legislature in 2013 to encourage preeminence in cancer care, to attract and retain the best cancer care providers, and help Florida hospitals, treatment centers, and other providers be recognized nationally as a preferred destination for quality cancer care. Luis Raez, M.D., medical director and chief scientific officer, Memorial Cancer Institute, and Gregg Fields, Ph.D., executive director, FAU’s Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health), served as co-principal investigators on the application submitted to the Florida Department of Health. MCIFAU joins the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Mayo Clinic Florida, and the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as Florida Cancer Centers of Excellence.
Florida Atlantic University has joined leaders from the Food Conservation Alliance, EPA Region IV, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection to team up with Recycle Florida Today and the Sustainable Events Network for Florida & the Caribbean to announce the first ever “Florida Food Waste Prevention Week” from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9. This public-private partnership represents a commitment to the mission of raising public awareness and inspiring a call to action to prevent food waste, protect the environment, save money and reduce hunger. “FAU is committed to raising awareness in our community about how everyone can do their part to reduce food waste,” said Dan Meeroff, Ph.D., asso-
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ciate chair and professor in FAU’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering. “Recognizing the potential each of us has to personally affect how much food goes unused, I support Food Waste Prevention Week and will take actions to reduce food waste in my home, workplace and community.” All Floridians benefit from better utilizing food resources. Food waste reduction begins at home since up to 40 percent of all food waste occurs in the household. Beyond consumer level behavior changes, Food Waste Prevention Week prompts Floridians to also consider how food is wasted at their workplaces, communities and recreational destinations. Food Waste Prevention Week challenges both organizations and residents throughout the state to become Food Waste Reduction Heroes.
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SPORTS Senior Spotlight: On Track with Megan Giovanniello By: Brianna Smith Florida Atlantic track and field athlete Megan Giovanniello began running at the age of nine years old and it was into something she would soon fall in love with. “I started at a very young age, I didn’t really have that much experience, I started out playing soccer and that’s kind of what intrigued me to start running,” Giovanniello said. The student-athlete started her cross country career before running any other race and just admired how everything that she worked for, it showed. But, one of the most rewarding parts of joining this sport, for Giovanniello, was her ability to cultivate new relationships between her teammates and coaches. In fact one of the most influential people in her life and athletic career was a combination of her very first coach, Grant Stanis who was a critical, yet passionate type of coach. “He really did care about us and he really did push us to be our best and at the end of the day, that was all that he could have ever asked for,” Giovanniello said. “To run for some[one] like that was just a really great stepping stone and laid a really good foundation for me.” She felt that her late high school coach Jeff Sommer, who passed away during her 2015 state meet, was a one of a kind person who was kind and caring but who also had so much experience. Sommer would help them in areas such as cutting off a couple of seconds from their run time and anywhere he could see improvement could be made. “He was the best coach I ever had,” Giovanniello said. “His biggest thing was [never] about winning, it was how he could progress his athletes to get to that next level.” Individuals will enter the lives of others as teachers and lessons and that is what Sommer was to Giovaniello and the rest of
her high school team, as there are things he has said and taught her that she still carries with her to this day. “He always said that ‘the one thing that people are going to remember most is how you made them feel’ and to this day I always hold that in the back of my mind and that’s probably one of the main things I say to myself on a day to day basis,” Giovaniello said. She currently runs the 800 as a member of the Owls team, and has focused on this run her entire collegiate career due to a couple of her interests such as weightlifting. “On our speed days I found myself really enjoying practice on those days rather than a four or five mile run. There’s something about the 800 that I just really enjoy,” Giovanniello said. It is sort of a middle ground between sprinting and running at a longer distance. Though competing can be fun, there are times when facing the opposition of success can come into play– at the end of the day losing is always on the other side of winning, so practicing can always make for improvement even if it gets tough. “There could be a given week or two, or even a month where you’re just kind of stuck in this rut and you could be putting so much effort at practice and then you’re not really seeing results on meet day,” Giovanniello said. “That could be really frustrating especially if you’re in constant communication with your coach and trying to work out of that rut.” Giovanniello feels it’s important to keep working hard and remind oneself that this is all for a reason, eventually you will see the results that you desire, but it is normal to face some trials throughout your race– even off the track. “I always say that running is a lot like life, you’re going to have your ups and downs, every single race or practice can’t be perfect. So, you just have to learn from it and grow from it.”
When the senior is not competing on the track, she is focused on her studies as a psychology major where her aim is to become a sports psychologist. Aside from sports and her education, Giovanniello likes to go to the gym, the beach, read and spend time with friends. “I can’t just give up, I have to keep trying, keep persevering. I think track really taught me that at a very y o u n g a g e ,” Giovanniello said. “I’ve always had this mindset if you keep working hard the results will come and it always does in track & field and it will in life.” Though Giovanniello isn’t sure if track will be in her far future, she is certain that the lessons she’s learned from the sport have helped her vision and outlook on life. She realizes that there will be days
when it isn’t always your day– may it be on the track, at practice, or in real life– in either aspect. She will be graduating this April where she plans on pursuing a career in sports psychology as it is her hope to work with athletes at the high school or university levels. Her drive is providing a means for athletes to have access to resources within their environment that can help them with whatever situations they’re facing outside their sport of choice. “I just haven’t looked back since. My goal was always to be a collegiate athlete and to go division one was such a great opportunity and such a blessing– really– I couldn’t be more thankful for what this sport has given me,” Giovanniello said.
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PBA Softball Splits First Two Games of 2021 The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team took the field for the first time in 362 days on Wednesday, travelling to Florida Southern for a doubleheader. The Sailfish started the 2021 campaign with a win in game number one. PBA (1-1, 1-0 SSC) plated six runs on 10 hits to take game one 6-2. Abbey Busby started the day in the circle tossing five innings and earning the win. PBA surrendered seven runs to FSC (1-1, 1-0 SSC) in game two which proved too much for the ‘Fish to overcome. The ‘Fish dropped the second game 7-4. The Sailfish are scheduled to host the Mocs for a doubleheader on Sunday. First pitch at Simpson Field will take place at 2 p.m. Game 1: PBA 6, FSC 2 The Sailfish struck first in game one. In the top of the second, Maura Glatczak got the first hit of her PBA career. Her base hit down the leftfield line scored Natalia Velez who pinch ran after a Taylor Pennica single. Glatczak wasn’t on base long as she was driven in by Meredith Milam’s RBI single to give the ‘Fish a 2-0 lead. PBA added another run in the top of the third after a Dallas Watterson single scored Faith Allen to make it a 3-0 ballgame. The hosts plated a run in the bottom of the fifth, but PBA added insurance runs in the sixth and seventh, including an RBI triple from Milam, to put the game out of reach. The Mocs plated a run in the bottom of the seventh, but Katherine Budnovich slammed the door to seal the 6-2 win. Milam led PBA in game one with two hits and two RBIs. Glatczak and Allen also tallied two hits each. Watterson tallied two RBIs in her collegiate debut. Emma Gipson was also responsible for driving in a run for
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the Sailfish. Busby gave up one earned run on four hits in five innings with three strikeouts. Budnovich pitched the last two innings in relief with one run, and two strikeouts. Game 2: PBA 4, FSC 7 PBA plated the first run of the second game on a double by freshman Isabella Hernandez, but the ‘Fish did not stay in front for long. A sixrun bottom of the second put FSC ahead 6-1. A one-out triple from Budnovich set up a sacrifice fly from Gipson to make it 6-2 in the top of the third. Pennica kept the inning going with a two-out double. She was replaced on second base by Janie McCloskey after her RBI double to make it 6-3. The Mocs answered in the bottom of the third frame with another run after a walk and two hits, extending their lead to 7-3. Pennica stayed hot at the plate by sending a solo home run over the left field fence to make it a 7-4 game. McCloskey followed with a double, but she was stranded on second to end the fifth inning. The Sailfish did not go down without a fight. PBA had runners on second and third with one out in the sixth, but two groundouts to third ended the inning with no runs for the visitors. PBA brought the goahead run to the plate in the seventh, but the ‘Fish were unable to complete the comeback. Milam and Pennica led PBA with three hits each in the game. McCloskey was right behind with two doubles and an RBI. Cambria Arturo made her debut in the circle, surrendering six runs in 1.2 innings pitched with two strikeouts. Pennica gave up one run in an inning of relief before Busby finished the game with 3.1 scoreless innings.
PBA Men’s Tennis Drops Season Opener to Lynn The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s tennis team hit the courts for the first time this spring against No. 11 Lynn. Lynn seized the momentum early on in doubles play. The Fighting Knights swept doubles action to earn the first point of the match. Erik Carlsten and Rodolfo Hasegawa dropped their match at No. 1 doubles 2-6. Jorge Santamaria and Roberto Binaghi lost at the No. 2 position, 2-6. Philipp Hoffman and Luis Eduardo Platas played at No. 3 doubles also dropping their match 2-6. PBA’s struggles continued into sin-
gles play. Binaghi dropped his match at No. 3 singles to Carlos Gomez, 0-6, 1-6. Carsten came up short at the No. 1 position against Joao Ferreira, 2-6, 2-6. Santamaria was bested by Lucca Baptista, 3-6, 2-6, which clinched the match for Lynn. PBA did pickup a win at the No. 5 position as Platas defeated Rayane Alami, 6-4, 7-6 (5), 10-6. Lastly, Hasegawa lost to Diego Gonzalez, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (4). The Sailfish play again next week when they travel to face Embry-Riddle. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m.
Palm Beach State College Women’s Basketball Upsets #12 Florida Southwestern Down goes Frazier...well, #12 Florida Southwestern. For the first time in over five years, women’s basketball defeats a nationally top-25 ranked opponent. T h e Panthers rec e ive d a n outstanding performance from Sophomore transfer Reagan Hune. Hune, no stranger to the spotlight, made plays when it counted on Saturday afternoon. She led the team with 15 points and shot a respectable 7-12 from the floor. Izzy Allen was the Panthers’ statistical darling, as she contributed a doubledouble. Allen scored 12, which was 2nd on the team, and contributed a team-high 10 rebounds to go along with 1 steal and 2 blocks. If you’re looking for a difference in the game, look no further than the disparity between the two teams’ shooting percentages. Palm Beach shot nearly 55% from the floor and 45% from 3-point range. Florida Southwestern shot just 36.5% from the floor and nearly 29% from beyond the arc. After falling behind 16-14 after one
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