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30 FAU High Students Named National Merit Finalist

Boca Raton Resident Arrested for Running through Super Bowl LV

FAU Libraries Debuts Spirit of America Digital Collection

Lockheed Martin Grant Provides Relief For Electrical Power Technology Students

Boca Helping Hands Distributes Local Girl Scouts’ Cookbook By: Megan Mandatta Analiesa Chavez and Kelsey Bonner worked for months to create a cookbook, containing recipes that can be made with common ingredients found in pantry bags of groceries distributed by Boca Helping Hands.

Both Chavez and Bonner are 14-year-old students at West Boca Raton Community High School while serving as Cadettes for Girl Scout Troop 20820.

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‘Expert’ to guide Boca officials with Mizner arts center proposal By: Dale King The Boca Raton City Council and municipal planning staff will employ the expertise of “an expert” as they move forward with the effort to draft a lease and other legal documents needed to create the proposed Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation at Mizner Park.

Council members discussed the project at length during their workshop meeting Monday. Deputy City Manager George S. Brown outlined the genesis of the project in 2018.

Panthers’ Volleyball Picks up Second Victory Against SCF

Thomas Morrissey, M.D., joins the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute Gynecologic oncologist Thomas Morrissey, M.D., FACOG, FACS, has joined the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, as director of gynecologic oncology. He is a specialist in the surgical and chemotherapeutic treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical and other female genital tract cancers.

Dr. Morrissey has extensive experience in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery and radical surgical procedures to treat gynecologic cancers. He has additional interest and expertise in the treatment of patients with a genetic predisposition toward the development of ovarian and uterine cancers, as well as in the prevention and treatment of HPV-related precancerous changes and cancers of the cervix, vagina and vulva, including evaluation and treatment of abnormal Pap smears.

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Yuri Andrade, the 31-year-old Boca Raton resident, was arrested at Raymond James Stadium after running through the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LV.

• Florida Atlantic University Libraries has announced a digital version of the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection. FAU Libraries faculty and staff worked to create a digital presentation of items from this world-class collection of more than 13,000 books, pamphlets, government publications, newspapers and serials, including rare works from as early as the 16th century.

• Palm Beach Outlets has extended the weekly Drive-Up Food Distributions with Feeding South Florida; the distribution is held every Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will continue through March 29, 2021. Palm Beach Outlets has served as a distribution center for Feeding South Florida since April 2020. Over the past ten months, Palm Beach Outlets has held more than 43 drive-thru distributions with over 2,540,000 lbs. of food provided to those in need. The drives have seen 2,116,000 meals served to more than 40,000 area households.

• The Boca Raton City Council and municipal planning staff will employ the expertise of “an expert” as they move forward with the effort to draft a lease and other legal documents needed to create the proposed Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation at Mizner Park.

• Crocker Partners, a full-service commercial real estate investment firm, has announced that Vivo Pizza + Pasta has opened its first U.S. location at Boca Center at 5150 Town Center Circle in Boca Raton. Crocker also announced several additional tenants that have or will soon open, significantly expanding offerings at the center. Vivo Pizza + Pasta is a quick casual concept serving authentic Italian cuisine with eight locations throughout Canada; Vivo opened at Boca Center on January 26 and offers dine in, take out and a Prendi e Vai (Grab n’ Go) market.

Though the concept was born in Canada, all the chefs at the Boca Center location come straight from Italy, according to owner and operator Seth Horowytz.

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versity High School students have been named finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition, the largest group in school history.

• Yuri Andrade, the 31-year-old Boca Raton resident, was arrested at Raymond James Stadium after running through the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LV. Andrade charged the field in the middle of the game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, holding his arms in victory while evading two security guards before eventually sliding into the end zone where State Troopers waited.

• Seven-time Academy Award-nominated actress Glenn Close will be the keynote speaker at this year’s JFS Reflections of Hope Event taking place virtually on February 11th. This compelling program was created in an effort to break the stigma associated with mental illness, a critical issue affecting one in four adults.

Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit JFS’ Counseling & Mental Health Services, including the Welcome Home Program.

• Gynecologic oncologist Thomas Morrissey, M.D., FACOG, FACS, has joined the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, as director of gynecologic oncology. He is a specialist in the surgical and chemotherapeutic treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical and other female genital tract cancers.

• Palm Beach State College has received a $75,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to help students in the Electrical Power Technology program navigate challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Through the Impact Grant, 24 students in the Associate in Science degree program received $1,000 tuition scholarships and an additional $300 to help buy textbooks for this semester. The College also purchased additional lab equipment and take-home lab kits for students to continue learning hands-on skills under social distancing guidelines.

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COMMUNITY FAU Libraries Debuts Spirit of America Digital Collection Florida Atlantic University Libraries has announced a digital version of the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection.

FAU Libraries faculty and staff worked to create a digital presentation of items from this world-class collection of more than 13,000 books, pamphlets, government publications, newspapers and serials, including rare works from as early as the 16th century.

“The Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection brings the history of the United States and its founding principles to life,” said Carol Hixson, dean of FAU Libraries. “The ongoing digitization of the collection now makes these rare and unique materials available to researchers and students around the world and reminds us of the hopes and aspirations of our founding fathers.”

The team created a digital collection of Weiner pamphlets. There are currently 585 pamphlets with more being added every day. This

new endeavor greatly expands access and awareness of the Weiner Collection’s research materials. History researchers, patrons, and students will be able to read the words of the American Revolution, the American Civil War, and even the debates on the U.S. Senate floor as it happened.

“The Weiner family is delighted and grateful to the FAU Library staff for its ongoing commitment to digitizing our father’s pamphlet collection,” said Dr. Howard Weiner, son of Marvin and Sybil Weiner. “If the ideal ‘hands on’ experience is not possible, accessing a digitized pamphlet is a genuine extension of intimacy and authenticity. Our father would be extremely proud.”

M a r v i n a n d S y b i l We i n e r d o n a t ed the Spirit of America Collection to Florida Atlantic University in 2006. The collection is housed in its own suite on the fifth floor o f t h e S . E . W i m b e r l y L i b r a r y.

Palm Beach Outlets Extends Drive-Up Food Distributions with Feeding South Florida Center Palm Beach Outlets has extended the weekly Drive-Up Food Distributions with Feeding South Florida; the distribution is held every Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will continue through March 29, 2021.

Palm Beach Outlets has served as a distribution center for Feeding South Florida since April 2020.

Over the past ten months, Palm Beach Outlets has held more than 43 drivethru distributions with over 2,540,000 lbs. of food provided to those in need. The drives have seen 2,116,000 meals served to more than 40,000 area households.

“Feeding South Florida continues to see an unparalleled demand for food from families throughout the area,” says Thierry Beaud, food distribution lead volunteer with Feeding South Florida and local restauranteur. “Palm Beach Outlets provides an excellent distribution venue with its easily accessible location and large parking lot for our drive-up. We are pleased to continue this important partnership to help those in need,” he adds.

Up to 1,000 families are served each week. Dona-

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tions typically consist of an approximate one-week supply of a protein, produce, eggs, milk, and other essential goods. The program welcomes anyone who needs food on a first come, first serve basis.

“We are grateful to partner with Feeding South Florida on this important food distribution which is helping thousands of area families during these challenging times,” says Trina Holmsted, Marketing Director of Palm Beach Outlets.

“The numbers are staggering, and the demand continues. We are thankful to be able to assist,” she adds.

Feeding South Florida is the state’s largest food bank, supporting 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population. The organization’s staff, volunteers and local officers will be on-site at the Palm Beach Outlets’ Congress Avenue parking lot to facilitate the weekly distribution. All Feeding South Florida organizers will follow health guidelines by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. For additional information, visit PalmBeachOutlets.com.

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‘Expert’ to guide Boca officials Vivo Pizza + Pasta Opens First U.S. with Mizner arts center proposal Location at Boca Center By: Dale King The Boca Raton City Council and municipal planning staff will employ the expertise of “an expert” as they move forward with the effort to draft a lease and other legal documents needed to create the proposed Boca Raton Center for Arts & Innovation at Mizner Park.

Council members discussed the project at length during their workshop meeting Monday. Deputy City Manager George S. Brown outlined the genesis of the project in 2018 and traced it through its current stages and looked to the future, which will include a long-term lease for the property.

City Attorney Diana Grub Frieser advised several times that “no decisions will be made today. [The meeting is to] provide a general context.

This discussion is very useful and productive.”

During the session, City Manager Leif Ahnell said Boca “will hire an expert to represent the city and the taxpayers, to make sure that all is OK. There is ample time to get more resources. This is not going to be a quick project.”

A committee of cultural arts enthusiasts led by designer Andrea Virgin, also a ballerina, has appeared several times before council members as the project has progressed. The venture, as so far planned, would bring a $126 million performance center to “a raw parcel at the northeast corner of Mizner Park, already zoned for cultural usage – [which] has remained undeveloped for more than three decades,” says an online description of the plan.

“The proposed center will finally bring to fruition Mizner Park’s founding promise to serve as Boca Raton’s cultural core while driving much needed foot traffic through Mizner Park and giving riders of Brightline an exciting reason to stop in Boca.”

When Mizner Park was created 30 years ago, it was to include the Boca Raton Museum of Art, an amphitheater and a performance center at the north end. The museum and amphitheater were built; the third element was not, and a vacant lot often used for parking remains. That site is being eyed

by Virgin and her committee.

In fact, Virgin mentioned at Monday’s meeting that 40 percent of the Mizner Park multi-use center is supposed to be earmarked for cultural use.

Council members expressed concern about some elements of the performance center that could open by 2026 if all the funding is obtained and construction goes as planned.

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Park. They will lease the property to the cultural arts panel which is currently raising money for the development.

One item still on the table is the idea that Boca will not lease the amphitheater to any other entity than the Boca Raton Center for the Arts & Innovation (BRCAI) for five years, giving the panel time to make its project work.

The term of the lease was the subject of many queries. Mayor Scott Singer said he felt a 99-year lease, which would be reached in increments, was too long. He said he wanted the lease tied more to the projected life of the buildings – between 30 and 50 years.

Council members Andrea O’Rourke and Monica Mayotte seemed more comfortable with a 79-year lease, which is what the Boca Museum currently has. Deputy City Manager Brown advised council members that “museums don’t change. Concert halls do.”

Clearly, council members indicated they don’t want to yield control of the amphitheater too soon. “We don’t want to pay them to produce our stuff,” said Councilman Andy Thomson. Mayotte and O’Rourke agreed, and Brown said, “We shouldn’t have to pay to get into our own place.”

The BRCAI wants eventually to take over the amphitheater, renovate it and use it as part of an overall performance center. If that works out, the city said it will make only emergency repairs to the facility in the meantime.

No events will be held in the amphitheater during construction.

A parking garage is also part of what the BRCAI wants to add to the performance center project.

In his presentation, Brown said the city should not put the Mizner Park facilities on hold for too long if the citizens committee cannot come up with the total funding.

Virgin did say that if sufficient money can’t be raised, her group would consider downsizing the project or even terminating it.

The council generally agreed that “money in hand” is needed – no pledges — when the project begins.

The city appears willing to give BRCAI some slack. Suggested, but not agreed upon, was the idea that if the committee raises 30 percent of the total funding in two years or 50 percent in three years, it could get two more years to finish.

“We are happy to work with the city,” said Virgin.

The BRCAI panel received praise for their hard work. “We have seen the tenacity of this group,” said Mayor Singer. “If we put reasonable terms before them, they will meet them.

Crocker Partners, a full-service commercial real estate investment firm, has announced that Vivo Pizza + Pasta has opened its first U.S. location at Boca Center at 5150 Town Center Circle in Boca Raton.

Crocker also announced several additional tenants that have or will soon open, significantly expanding offerings at the center.

Vivo Pizza + Pasta is a quick casual concept serving authentic Italian cuisine with eight locations throughout Canada; Vivo opened at Boca Center on January 26 and offers dine in, take out and a Prendi e Vai (Grab n’ Go) market. Though the concept was born in Canada, all the chefs at the Boca Center location come straight from Italy, according to owner and operator Seth Horowytz.

“Boca Raton is full of energy and life, just like Vivo Pizza + Pasta, which is why we selected Boca Center for our first U.S. location,” Horowtyz said. “We pride ourselves on good food, family, and good times; and we can’t wait to serve Boca Raton.”

The Vivo opening comes on the heels of the December opening of Peter Coppola Presents: Peter’s Place Hair & Color.

The opening marked a homecoming for Peter Coppola, 30 years after he opened his first Florida salon at Boca Center, returning to the exact same suite where it all began.

Peter’s Place Hair & Color, a 4,000 square-foot full-service hair salon, offers blow dry & style, color, hair extensions, keratin treatments, and other related services.

Coppola is most recognized as creator of the Keratin Complex and Keratin Concept lines. He began his career in 1968 when he teamed up with stylist Paul Mitchell to open the first American hair cutting salon.

Tenants opening soon include: Agalia Fine Jewelers, which will open in March and is the latest expansion effort from owner Christos Vlachos, who has been a purveyor of high-end luxury jewel-

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ry goods since 1998. Well known and trusted by Boca Raton locals and Palm Beach socialites alike, Agalia has combined decades of experience in Fine Jewelry, GIA Certified Diamonds, 3D Custom Design and Swiss Timepieces. Agalia Fine Jewelers is an authorized dealer for many fine designer brands that will be showcased at their Boca Center store.

Waxing the City Boca, which is relocating from its current location on Glades Road to Boca Center. Opening the new location in the Spring, it has been supporting Boca Raton for over five years, with all their hair removal needs – from head to toe and everywhere in-between.

“Local residents should be on the lookout for even more announcements at Boca Center we will be announcing soon,” said Lindsey Alexander, Vice President of Leasing for Fimiani who represents Boca Center. “The high level of interest we have seen for Boca Center is inspiring with great fits for this community.”

During the pandemic Boca Center had two store openings, introducing locals to two brand new concepts in Florida: Copperfish Kitchen, committed to serving responsibly caught, sustainable and fresh seafood and shellfish, opened in June in the space formerly occupied by Uncle Tai’s; and Namaste Nail Sanctuary, the first-and-only nail services concept intended to ignite and induce “the relaxation effect” while delivering experiential, artisanal nail care, opened in October.

“For 30 years, Boca Center has been the premier gathering place where locals and visitors dine, shop and relax,” said Giana Pacinelli, Marketing Director for Crocker Partners. “With the addition of Vivo, Peter Coppola and our other new tenants, Boca Center continues to contribute to the city’s reputation as a worldclass destination.”

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30 FAU High Students Named National Merit Finalist A total of 30 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition, the largest group in school history.

More than 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. From the approximately 16,000 semifinalists, about 15,000 were named finalists.

To become a National Merit finalist, each semifinalist submitted a detailed scholarship application, which includes their academic record, extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, honors and awards. They were also endorsed by a high school official, submitted an essay, and performed well on the SAT. “I am constantly in awe of the dedication and achievements accomplished by our students,” said Joel Herbst, Ed.D., superintendent of schools at FAU. “This incredible honor is evidence of the passion our teachers, students and parents strive

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for every day as they work hand-in-hand to create the greatest and most beneficial educational opportunities for our students.

I have never been more excited for the future of our school and community.”

FAU H i g h School students to earn this distinction include Molly Allen, Nickolas Arustamyan, Aleksander Beluskov, Christopher Cox, Paulina DeVito, Lauren Eigles, Gabriella Barrios Escobar, Michael Evrard-Vescio, Kevin Figueroa, Sa’id Gonzalez, Casey Hudspeth, Imtisal Imran, Alexander Jensen, Zachariah John, Cassidy Johnson, Katja Karoleski, Maya Khazem, Matthew Lopez, Jake Myers, Neo Nguyen, Michael Norberto, Marea Pennell, Hannah Phelps, Talisa Roberts, Angelina Smith, Jaclyn Thi, Cameron Veit, Connor Veit, Devin Willis and James Warszycki.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a not-for-profit org anization that identifies and honors academically talented U.S. high school students.

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EDITORIAL By: C.Ron Allen

Observing Black History Month When the sixth-grade teacher directed her students to research and do a project on a famous black person for Black History Month, they all chose the obvious: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and other well-known newsmakers.

She then picked a pioneer for each student, including Neilsonsky Noel, who did his research on Frederick McKinley Jones, the prolific early 20th-century black inventor who helped to revolutionize both the cinema and refrigeration industries.

“She chose Frederick Jones for me since she knew I had that engineering mind, and she wanted me to learn about him,” said Noel, now a 10th grader at Village Academy in Delray Beach.

This month, as Americans observe the 45th anniversary of Black History Month, Noel will direct a series of courageous conversations with community leaders and elders – those who have lived through victories and troubled times – about their experiences, and compare them with what we still struggle with today. (The obser-

vance began in 1926 as Negro History Week to remember important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson, who is credited as one of the originators of the idea, thought that appreciating a people’s history was a prerequisite to equality. ‘If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world,” he wrote of the commemoration. The event inspired schools and communities worldwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.)

The interviews will be featured during the one-hour virtual program, Community Conversation, on Fridays at 6 p.m. during the month of February. Community Conversation, a project of KOP Mentoring Network, will be streamed live on Boca Raton Tribune and KOP Mentoring Network’s Facebook pages.

This Friday, former Delray Beach City Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon will

chronicle the legacy of his former coach, longtime educator, humanitarian and Civil Rights activist C. Spencer Pompey.

Pompey was one of three black teachers who, in 1942, filed a class action lawsuit against the Palm Beach County School Board and its superintendent protesting a $25 per-month pay disparity with their white counterparts. Future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, then a young NAACP lawyer, tried the case for the black teachers and won.

Pompey, who over a 40-year career taught social studies at the formerly allblack Carver High School and a handful of other county schools, also fought to open Delray Beach’s whites-only beach to blacks in the 1950s.

He pushed city officials to install streetlights, sidewalks and paved streets in black neighborhoods as well as for the first organized recreation programs for the city’s black children.

Noel will mirror the contributions of the local gentle giant with Jones, whose im-

pact was far reaching – from race cars to the movie industry and from boats to medical treatment – still very few knew he was a person of color.

“There are so many blacks who made a big impact on the way the world works today,” the cinematographer of Community Conversation said. “It’s not only a few but a vast number of African Americans or people of color who we may have never heard about. I would like for our kids to hear about the contributions these people made so their legacy don’t get forgotten in the history books.”

There is nothing more important today than to acknowledge the record of black history in the United States. As our nation grows more diverse by the day, we must remember our past to find a way forward for the future.

Understanding Black history is a part of understanding American history and we should all become better students.

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

The Value of Friendships Persons who don’t care for other people, have a hard time understanding that friendships can be genuine and lasting; they are also cherished by those who make a sincere effort to establish and maintain them.

Regardless of geographical distances separating true friends, their relationships can be just as real as if they resided in the same city, and were able to see one another with some regularity.

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tacted, and consistently disposed to do whatever they can that will make a difference in another’s life!

Although friendships should always be real, and mutually edifying, there are some which are legitimately temporary, due to circumstances that change, geographical barriers that develop, and on account of the completion of joint tasks which made those friendships initially possible, but mostly for that limited duration.

Nevertheless, even when certain friendships are momentary, their dissolution does not entail enmity; it simply indicates that its purposes were fulfilled and the remembrance shall remain with its

participants. Furthermore, it can be renewed at any point and develop into new and better levels!

One of the greatest values of true friendship is in what a friend can do for another friend, without expecting equal or greater favors to be repaid. Genuine friendships look more to what can be provided than to what may be personally advantageous. Yet, many “fringe” benefits shall always come from friendships established on solid ground and stable foundations!

I never forget hearing a public address in which the speaker alluded to a precious friend of his, of whom he stated: “Just knowing that he is alive in the world

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is reason for true rejoicing.” And so it should be. I am perpetually blessed by friendships I still hold in different parts of the world in spite of infrequent personal contacts. Nevertheless, they are very real, and that’s what counts most!

Having said that, I still recommend that friendships, at any stage of their development, be always treated as a tender plant in need of nourishment and other elements which can make it thrive and grow. In so doing, let us ever remember that it’s not so much what we can derive from it but, far more, what we can impart to those friends, anywhere in the globe!

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Palm Beach County Commissioner’s Corner It’s been almost a year since COVID became an overriding concern in our community. Last year at this time few of us had ever heard of Wuhan China. The thought of a pandemic bringing our world to a screeching halt was the furthest thing from our minds.

Yet, here we are. We have weathered an economic shut down, we’ve self-isolated, kept our children home from school, abandoned activities where, before, large crowds would come together as spectators or participants and the way we do business has been dramatically impacted.

The good news is most of this bad dream is in our rearview mirror. With the vaccine deployed, our residents have the opportunity to feel a sense of wellbeing and protection.

For many who did catch the virus, the symptoms were mild and they’ve recuperated. However, we cannot forget how this has impacted our neighbors. Over 20,000 Floridians have succumbed to the virus or the complications it caused. Over 65,000 of our residents were hospitalized due to the virus and we pray for their complete recuperation.

While “hospitality” is no longer the primary driver of Florida’s economy, the pandemic has caused deep pain to businesses dependent on travel and leisure. Many restaurants have closed, hotels are operating at a fraction of their former rates of occupancy, and shoppers have migrated to online shopping, to the detriment of brick and mortar retailers.

It is clear, the pandemic has caused a dramatic change in the way we interact with each other, how we learn and how we do business. The changes that we made in our daily routines (proceeding in a socially responsible manner) are not likely to change anytime soon.

We have suddenly embraced a virtual world. Virtual meeting, virtual education and even virtual medicine are now the norm.

One of the long-term benefits of our pandemic response has been the investment made in our broadband networks. U.S. broadband networks weathered the COVID-19 surge in traffic better than most peer nations.

The pandemic has galvanized policymakers to ensure broadband can serve as an essential lifeline for everyone, including low-income and rural residents.

We have recognized the disparities resulting from a lack of dependable broadband access have dire consequences for our children as they grapple with the challenges of virtual learning and we understand the hurdles a business must overcome due to a lack of

connectivity.

Palm Beach County allocated over $20 million of the CARES dollars it received from the federal government towards upgrading broadband throughout the county. In partnership with the School District (which distributed thousands of laptop computers to facilitate online access to their virtual classes), the impact on our children’s education over the past year has been lessoned.

Unfortunately, it is clear many students have not thrived as they have been asked to adapt to the new methods of delivering their lessons.

The difficulties of learning in a pandemic have taken a toll on students’ academic achievment in our public schools, with the worst setbacks coming in poor communities.

In the district’s middle and high schools, it has been reported that the number of students who are failing a class has doubled with the number of students receiving and “F” tripled.

While school administrators point to the challenges posed by distance learning for the precipitous drop in academic achievement, it clear the reasons are less important than attacking the issue, head-on.

Notwithstanding the fact that home distractions and hardware deficiencies have conspired to reduce student comprehension of their lessons and, with less than a third of middle and high school students attending classes in person and most teachers required to teach in person and online at the same time, it has been a perfect storm for an academic backsliding.

“We’ve had academic dips with kids in distance learning, definitely an increase from when we were all in brick and mortar (classrooms),” Deputy Superintendent Keith Oswald said. “Obviously there are numerous new challenges.”

As a result, over 25,000 students (including roughly 3,300 who have completely fallen off the radar) are being called back to inperson instruction for the new semester that begins on February 2nd as part of the Department of Education’s updated emergency order issued in November wherein it mandated any student not making “adequate academic progress” must return to in-person instruction.

Clearly there will be bumps in the road as we ease back to normalcy. Many practices (telemedicine, virtual meetings and even virtual instruction) will continue even after people are no longer preoccupied with the virus.

But, reducing social distances and attending in-person events cannot happen too soon.

Visions For The Future In Unprecedented Times In the esteemed magazine of years past, the Saturday Evening Post, Alexander Winton, who was the first automobile manufacturer, wrote about his experiences of being ridiculed in the 1890s. Winton claimed his banker soundly criticized him, urging him to give up talking about his “crazy ideas” of automobiles one day overtaking horses as a primary means for transportation.And yet, years later, Winton succeeded in building and selling his first automobile. It seems hardly imaginable today that anyone would have ever doubted the value and importance of automobiles, but there was that day. Thankfully, Winton and many others never ceased believing that a “horseless carriage” was feasible.I believe that it is God who gives some people like Winton, and countless other inventors and innovators a clear vision for the future. Where would we be today without the foresight and vision of people like Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla? Or George Washington Carver, Alexander Graham Bell, Johannes Gutenberg, Rudolf Diesel and Michael Faraday?For many of these people, unprecedented times led to unimagined developments that have benefited humanity for centuries since. Perhaps in your own industry you can think of individuals and groups whose wisdom and perception led to dramatic changes and improvements.But this vision is not limited to invention and innovation. In the Old Testament of the Bible we read about Daniel, the prophet who also received a very specific vision for the future. In the book named after him, we read God telling Daniel, “Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your

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people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come” (Daniel 10:14).

Daniel and other prophets, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah, Elisha, Micah, Amos, Hosea and Malachi, shared visions for the future God had given to them. These are recorded in other Old Testament books. Over the centuries, these messages have inspired hope, motivated believers in God to undertake great exploits, and have helped in providing new understanding of the Creator of the universe.The prophet Isaiah, for example, wrote that, “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple…. ‘Woe to me!’ I cried.

‘I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean clips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the king, the Lord almighty’” (Isaiah 6:1-5). He felt totally unworthy, yet he realized God was calling him to a special role. When God asked, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”,Isaiah responded, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8).Isaiah was living in very unusual times when he had this vision. We too are living in unprecedented times. Because of this, we should not be too quick to dismiss those God has given vision for the future. Ignoring new trends can be harmful to the future of your business.Elsewhere in the prophetic book, God informs Isaiah, “Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland” (Isaiah 43:18-19). Are you prepared if you see God doing a new thing at work - or in your life? What vision might He be giving to you that could lead to a brighter future?

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Boca Raton Resident Arrested for Running through Super Bowl LV By: Megan Mandatta Yuri Andrade, the 31-year-old Boca Raton resident, was arrested at Raymond James Stadium after running through the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LV. Andrade charged the field in the middle of the game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, holding his arms in victory while evading two security guards before eventually sliding into the

end zone where State Troopers waited.

Adorning a bright pink leotard branded with the title “Vitaly Uncensored”, many have made the connection between Andrade and social media presence Vitaly Zdorovetskiy.

Following Andrade’s actions on Saturday evening, he now faces misdemeanor trespassing charges and is currently released after posting his $500 cash bond, reports WPTV.

Annual Reflections of Hope to Take Place Virtually Seven-time Academy Award-nominated actress Glenn Close will be the keynote speaker at this year’s JFS Reflections of Hope Event taking place virtually on February 11th. This compelling program was created in an effort to break the stigma associated with mental illness, a critical issue affecting one in four adults. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit JFS’ Counseling & Mental Health Services, including the Welcome Home Program.

Ms. Close will weave together stories about her life in film including anecdotes behind some of her greatest roles and will reflect on how continually reinventing herself, made for a lasting, illustrious career. As a mental health advocate, Close also shares personal stories of her own and others’ struggles with mental illness and discusses ways we can all end the stigma.

This year’s luncheon will also include a performance by singer & songwriter Nikki Lickstein, a rising star in country music and a south Florida native. The 20 year-old Nashville resident, has suffered with mental illness from a young age.

Nikki will share her story, including the affect COVID has had on her mental health.

A last minute Valentine’s Day shopper? No worries! JFS’ Shop with a Purpose will provide five days of shopping the week of the event, (February 8-12), along with daily presentations focused on soothing your mind, body and spirit.

A percentage of proceeds will benefit JFS’ Counseling and Mental Health Services.

“This powerful event provides hope and inspiration and opens the door to a world of possibilities,” said Laura Litinsky, who is chairing the event along with CoChair Marissa Hollander.

Grand Benefactors of “Reflections of Hope” are Lori & Gregg Gottsegen, Robin & Gary Rubin, and Olivia & Gerald Shapiro.

“The community has provided overwhelming support of our efforts to raise awareness of mental illness which in turn helps us provide much needed services. Mental illness can affect us all as it doesn’t have socioeconomic or demographic barriers,” said Hollander.

JFS offers psychiatric care, psychological evaluation, counseling, support groups, and the remarkable Welcome Home Program, south Palm Beach County’s only daytime drop-in center for adults with long-term mental illness. The program offers socialization opportunities and the teaching of life skills.

Tickets to the event from $118. To RSVP visit ralesjfs.org/ROH or for more information, contact Jill Waldman, JFS Director of Special Events at 561.852.5013 or email jillw@ralesjfs.org. Nonattendees may still participate in Shopping with a Purpose events and purchase raffle tickets.

Thomas Morrissey, M.D., joins the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute as director of gynecologic oncology Gynecologic oncologist Thomas Morrissey, M.D., FACOG, FACS, has joined the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, as director of gynecologic oncology. He is a specialist in the surgical and chemotherapeutic treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical and other female genital tract cancers.

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Morrissey has joined the Lynn Cancer Institute,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director of Lynn Cancer Institute. “His extensive background in treating gynecologic cancers and leadership experience will make him an excellent addition to our team.”

Dr. Morrissey joins the Lynn Cancer Institute from Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he was the head of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He also served as clinical assistant professor of surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reser ve University. He will c o n t i nu e h i s position as clinical affiliate associate professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. He is board-certified in obstetrics, gynecology and gynecologic oncology.

“I am thrilled to join Lynn Cancer Institute with its outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities and well-known dedication to the support

and care of cancer patients and their families,” said Dr. Morrissey. “My aim is to build the premier center for surgical and chemotherapy care for gynecologic cancer patients in the region.

I am excited about joining and collaborating with the outstanding gynecologic oncology team at Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) of Baptist Health South Florida to bring the most advanced treatment protocols and innovative clinical trials to our patients. The

“We are extremely pleased that Dr. Morrissey has joined the Lynn Cancer Institute,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director of Lynn Cancer Institute. ultimate goals are to provide the same level of care here in Boca Raton as the standard set at Miami Cancer Institute, a standard that matches that of MCI’s alliance partner, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), and for Lynn Cancer Institute to become an MSKCC alliance site as well.”

Dr. Morrissey has been recognized with a number of awards and honors.

He was named the Administrative

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Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Magee-Womens Hospital, a Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and a recipient of the Irene McLenahan Young Investigator Award at Magee-Womens Research Institute.

His research has been published in peer-reviewed publications, including Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology and Current Problems in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fertility.

Dr. Morrissey is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Surgeons. He is a full member of the Society of Gynecology Oncologists.

He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse College of Medicine. He completed an obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences residency at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He also completed a gynecologic oncology fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Dr. Morrissey will see patients at the Lynn Cancer Institute, Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion located at 701 NW 13th Street Road in Boca Raton.

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Healthy, Safe and Affordable Home Cleaning Tips (StatePoint) When it comes to keeping your home healthy, safe and clean, it’s all about balance. Using the following tips, you can make 2021 the year you perfect your cleaning technique affordably: Get Prepped Before getting started, wash your hands. Not only does it help you to avoid spreading germs, it’s also a great way to get into a cleaning mindset.

You can also give yourself a little motivational boost by putting on some great tunes. Check out the Ultimate Cleaning Playlist on Spotify, which features danceable hits spanning decades, or create your own.

According to the experts, a bit of preparation can even streamline your efforts.

“Before any cleaning session, I take a few minutes to de-clutter. This makes the process of dusting and wiping down surfaces so much easier,” says Erin Chase, AlEn Cleanfluencer and busy mom of four.

Strike a Balance Contrary to what you might assume, there’s no need to use a disinfectant cleaner on every surface, even in the age of COVID-19. High-touch areas such as doorknobs, light switches, remotes and countertops

should be disinfected daily. You should also be sure to disinfect after visitors, and continually disinfect surfaces touched by sick household members. However, it’s important use strong cleansers mindfully. The power of bleach is a great way to disinfect properly where and when it’s needed. Be sure to use approved products, such as Cloralen Disinfectant Bleach, and follow the instructions on the label. Don’t use bleach on porous surfaces and never mix cleaning products -- in partic-

ular don’t mix bleach with ammonia. This can result in dangerous fumes you shouldn’t breathe.

Go Green When You Can For everyday messes, use naturally-derived cleaning products, such as Art of Green wipes and sprays, which are hardworking and safe for sensitive skin, making them good choices for “over and over” cleaning around kids and pets. Voted a 2020 Product of the Year by more than 40,000 consumers, Art of Green works

on many surfaces and comes in two uplifting scents, Lavender Eucalyptus and Citrus and White Flowers.

You can also help protect the planet by choosing products from companies committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable world. Many products from AlEn USA are made with sustainable ingredients, and the company recycles more plastic than it uses.

“The good news is that these products also offer great value, making it possible to get an effective eco-friendly clean at an affordable price,” says Chase.

To learn more, visit alenusa.com, artofgreen.com and cloralen.com.

Celebrate a Job Well-Done “Cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your mindset,” adds Chase, who makes sure to celebrate a job well done with self-care rituals. “After cleaning, I always wash my hands and apply my favorite hand lotion.”

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Why Getting Tech Savvy Doesn’t Have to be Hard (StatePoint) More than 12 million people are currently employed in techrelated occupations in the U.S., either as information technology (IT) professionals or employees of technology companies. Yet employer demand for tech workers is still strong in many markets and industries, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government and education.

Unfortunately, misperceptions about tech occupations persist. People assume that in such jobs, you’re relegated to working alone writing software code or that you need to be a math genius or have an advanced academic degree to even get your foot in the door. These misperceptions can discourage qualified candidates from exploring career options in the IT field.

“Today’s IT professional plays a leading role in virtually every business and industry, identifying innovation and technologies that can determine the future of an organization,” says John McGlinchey, executive vice president for global certification with CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the IT industry. “Companies are eager to hire people who communicate effectively, are comfortable working as part of a team and are creative in identifying how to use technology to make Plus

a business more efficient and profitable.”

In fact, 62% of executives surveyed for CompTIA’s “Workforce and Learning Trends 2020” report ranked soft skills such as relationship building, persuasion, integrity and confidence with equal importance to hard technical skills when it came to hiring for their tech workforce.

For anyone thinking about a career in tech, the best first step is to learn more about the technologies of today and tomorrow, and the occupations as-

sociated with these innovations. Many free resources are available. Here are three examples: The Future of Tech (www.futureoftech.org) is a growing library of resources on what’s new and what’s next in the world of technology. Topics such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, big data and the internet of things are highlighted on the site, which is designed for anyone interested in learning more about technologies that are shaping the way we live and work.

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The IT Career Roadmap (www. comptia.org/content/it-careers-pathroadmap) offers insights into a variety of career paths, including tech support, networking, cybersecurity, data and software and web development.

The IT Salary Calculator (https:// www.comptia.org/content/it-salarycalculator) allows you to explore salary estimates for different tech occupations at different levels of expertise.

The calculator includes salary data from 400 different metropolitan areas covering 85% of the U.S. population, from an IT support specialist in Portland, Maine ($52,750) to a cybersecurity analyst in Portland, Ore. ($101,530).

“If you don’t believe technology is a viable career choice, consider all of the things you’ve done today that are made possible by technology -- from the car you drive and the streaming entertainment channels you enjoy to a telehealth visit with your doctor and the ease and efficiency of online banking,” says McGlinchey.

The IT field is no longer a world of pocket protectors and motherboards.

With more people using more devices than ever before to stay connected to one another, industry experts say that today’s IT workforce is open for business for anyone with great curiosity, creativity, personality and versatility.

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Lockheed Martin Grant Provides Relief For Electrical Power Technology Students Palm Beach State College has received a $75,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to help students in the Electrical Power Technology program navigate challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Through the Impact Grant, 24 students in the Associate in Science degree program received $1,000 tuition scholarships and an additional $300 to help buy textbooks for this semester. The College also purchased additional lab equipment and take-home lab kits for students to continue learning hands-on skills under social distancing guidelines.

“Our current students are not missing out on any hands-on skills that they would normally get in times before the pandemic,’’ said Professor Oleg Andric, Electrical Power Technology department chair.

“Many of our students work in the hospitality industry to support themselves while attending college, and this industry has been disproportionally affected,’’ Andric continued. “This has caused a lot of stress and uncertainty for our students. This grant not only provides economic support at this critical moment, but also assured the students that they are needed and desired by the aerospace industry.”

The Bethesda, Md. headquartered global security and aerospace company, which has sites in Riviera Beach and Ju-

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piter, is a longstanding PBSC supporter. Through its representation on PBSC’s Business Partnership Council, Lockheed Martin helps ensure that students obtain the workforce skills necessary for employment. In past years, the company has provided funding or support for PBSC outreach programs and initiatives designed to introduce high school students to STEM fields. Several PBSC graduates have landed jobs or internships with

the company.

“Lockheed Martin is proud to partner with Palm Beach State College in response to COVID-19 and the necessary shifts in how learning takes place,” said Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin director of Social Impact. “Our partnership expands opportunities for more students to remain enrolled in school and continue their learning and skills training remotely.”

James Gilleran III is among the schol-

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arship recipients. Having been downsized last year from his job maintaining and repairing boats, he started his own business to make ends meet and was contemplating sitting out school this semester. “The scholarship allowed me the cushion to continue my education and to also work to provide for my family. Without that my family was not in a position to afford to send me to school. I was very blessed to have received that. For normal people like myself and working-class people, $1,000 can make or break.”

Gilleran, who is now enrolled full time instead of part time, said the impact of the pandemic on his job made him realize even more the need for a more stable career.

“It kind of lighted a fire. I realized my job or work could be affected, and it was costing me my livelihood,’’ he said. “I’m hoping that an education will get me into a career that’s in such high demand like alternative energy.”

Mohamed Aly Ag Mohamed Ansar, an international student from Mali who is in his second semester at PBSC, said he also appreciates the support. His father is funding his college education, but he lost income from his second job in Mali because of the pandemic and current unrest. “It was very generous of them. It was really a relief for me. It helped me to achieve my dream.”

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New FAU Board of Trustees Appointments Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Barbara Feingold and Daniel Cane to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees. Feingold succeeds Dr. Jeffrey Feingold, who has served on the Board since 2010.

Cane succeeds Robert Rubin, who has served on the Board since 2010.

“We are grateful for the contributions of Dr. Jeffrey Feingold and Bob Rubin over the past 11 years,” said Abdol Moabery, chair of FAU’s Board of Trustees.

“They have seen FAU accomplish numerous achievements, such as the Schmidt College of Medicine, Innovation Village and the FAU Football Stadium.”

Barbara Feingold, of Delray Beach, is the senior vice president of Managed Care of North America Dental and a former member of the State Board of Education.

She is a longtime supporter of FAU and a member of the Jewish Women’s Foundation and the B’nai Torah Synagogue Foundation. A former educator, she graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State College.

“It is a great honor and privilege to serve as a member of the board of trustees,” said Barbara Feingold. “I look forward to working with my fellow board members, administration and faculty to help ensure Florida Atlantic University reaches its goals as a learning institution and renowned research university.”

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Cane, of Boca Raton, is the chief executive officer of Modernizing Medicine, a healthcare software company. Previously, he was co-founder and senior vice president of research and development of Blackboard.

“It is an honor to be appointed to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees,” said Cane. “As a former vice chair of FAU’s Board of Trustees, I look forward to working with the current members of the Board and President Kelly to improve FAU and help it reach its full potential.”

Cane previously served on FAU’s Board of Trustees from 2013 to 2018, and held the position of vice chair in 2015. He is actively involved with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, the United Way of Palm Beach County and the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. He earned his bachelor’s degree in applied economics from Cornell University.

“We are excited to have Dan and Barbara on the board,” said Moabery. We are fortunate to have both trustees who know FAU well to help bring us to even greater heights.”

FAU’s Board of Trustees are a 13-member group responsible for cost-effective policy decisions appropriate to the University’s mission, the implementation and maintenance of high-quality education programs, the measurement of performance, the reporting of information and the provision of input regarding state policy, budgeting and education standards.

Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray offering perfect Valentine’s Day gift By: Mamie Barnhardt This Valentine’s Day the Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray has the perfect gift. The new Couples Retreat package includes a stay in one of the Seagate’s deluxe rooms as well as romantic amenities such as a moonlit dinner for two at the Seagate Beach Club, sunrise yoga on the beach for two people, and drinks for you and your partner in the bar at Atlantic Grille.

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including pickell ball at the Country Club’s brand new courts, golf instructions for one person with a golf pro at the Country Club, and a couple’s massage with a skilled therapist.

The package, which saves customers over $300, is available for purchase until October 31, 2021 and is valid through December 20, 2021. All activities will be COVID-19 safe and follow procedures you can view in full details on their website: www. theseagatehotel.com

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Boca Helping Hands Distributes Pharmacy Alum Turned Assistant Dean: Christ’s Mercy Frees Us from Bitterness Local Girl Scouts’ Cookbook By: Megan Mandatta Analiesa Chavez and Kelsey Bonner worked for months to create a cookbook, containing recipes that can be made with common ingredients found in pantry bags of groceries distributed by Boca Helping Hands.

Both Chavez and Bonner are 14-year-old students at West Boca Raton Community High School while ser ving as Cadettes for Girl S c o u t Tr o o p 20820. Their thoughtful cookbook has earned them the Girl Scouts Silver Award, the highest award a Cadette can receive.

“We were researching what initiative we could do to earn our Girl Scouts Silver Award, and we knew that we wanted to help those less fortunate than us,” Chavez said.

“We knew about Boca Helping Hands through our troop. We came up with the idea of putting together a recipe book using common ingredients from the pantry bags and thought it would be a great way to help Boca Helping Hands clients.”

It took Bonner and Chavez four months of constant work and repeated volunteer time at Boca Helping Hands to

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curate their recipes. The most challenging aspect of this book was figuring out substitutions, as not every donation bag contains the same items.

“I’ve never really thought about people struggling with food- I always thought food was something people just had,” Bonner noted. “You hear about it [food insecurity], but you don’t quite understand it until you see it.

This experience wa s d e f i n i t e l y eye-opening, and it was nice to give back. It feels good that we can help people who are struggling at a time like this.”

Boca Helping Hands has four locations throughout Palm Beach County and work to distribute 80,000 pantry bags and 80,000 hot meals annually, six days per week.

“I’m a mom and I’m used to creating meals for a family of five, so I thought it would be easy for them, but there was a major learning curve,” Dawn Chavez, Annaliesa’s mom said. “They had to test the recipes to make sure they worked well with the ingredients in the pantry bags.”

The link to the cookbook can be found here: https://bocahelpinghands. org/news/bhh-recipe-book-girl-scouts

What is the response of the Christian when he or she faces wrongdoing?

Dr. Jay Jackson, assistant dean for students and assistant professor of pharmacy practice in the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, tackled that question during chapel on Monday when he preached on the parable of the unforgiving servant.

Jackson, who completed both his undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy studies at PBA, will speak again in chapel 11 a.m.

Tuesday through Thursday. Jackson was the first of a series of Black chapel speakers in celebration of Black History Month.

The question is not how to avoid wrongdoing – that’s impossible in a broken, sinful world, Jackson said – but how to respond when another person wrongs you because of the color of your skin, where you came from or what you look like.

Although Jackson prayed to put his faith in Jesus as a child, it was learning to truly follow Jesus and become like Jesus as a young man that set him free, he said.

“It set me free from offense and unforgiveness,” Jackson said.

Dr. Jay Jackson demonstrates praying for those who have wronged him during his chapel message based on the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18.The parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18 begins with Peter asking Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who has wronged him, where to “draw the line.” While Peter’s suggestion of seven times is more than

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the Jewish law would require, it’s significantly less than Jesus’ answer of 77 times, Jackson pointed out.

Jesus goes on to tell the story of a servant who owed a king a debt that he could never repay. The servant pleads for mercy, and the king takes pity on the servant and forgives his debt. But the servant then goes to another servant who owes him a much smaller sum and violently demands payment. The other servants get angry and tell the king what took place.

“Jesus is referring to the debt we owe God because of our sin,” Jackson said.

“Whatever sin someone has committed against us doesn’t even compare to the ways we’ve sinned against God.” Instead of rejoicing at the mercy shown him by the king, the unforgiving servant allowed his debtor to steal the joy of his salvation.

“The answer is mercy,” Jackson said.

“We’re not just called to receive His love.

We’re not just called to receive His mercy. We’re called to become His love. We’re called to become His mercy.”

Jackson concluded by showing a clip of Brandt Jean extending love and forgiveness to the Dallas police officer who shot and killed Jean’s brother. The officer, Amber Guyger, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

“I know if you go to God and ask Him, He will forgive you,” said Brandt Jean, who hugged the officer as she sobbed.

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SPORTS Gebelein Earns Preseason AllAmerican Honors Palm Beach Atlantic Men’s Lacrosse earned preseason recognition this afternoon when the USILA announced the 2021 USILA / Warrior and New Balance Preseason All-American D iv i s i o n I I Teams. PBA star junior defender Gunner Gebelein was named to the honorable mention team.

Gebelein is coming off an injury and Covid-19 shortened season where he was named a Third Team AllAmerican by Inside Lacrosse, the first Sailfish lacrosse member to earn All-American accolades. The Huntington, Md. native appeared in four games before being injured for the season, including earning the SSC Player of the Week award for his eight ground ball and five

caused turnovers performance against Queens. Before his injury, he was leading the conference in ground balls and caused turnovers.

Gebelein b r o ke o n t o the scene during his freshman campaign with the ‘Fish after starting all 16 games for the Sailfish and leading the team with 84 ground balls and 39 caused turnovers.

His performance earned him SSC Freshman of the Year, as well as being named All-SSC First Team and All-SSC Freshman Team.

The Sailfish are coming off of a 3-3 record during the shortened 2020 season and will hope to retur n to action later this Spring as PBA athletics ramps up for competition.

C-USA Preseason Baseball Results Released; Owls First in East With a little more than a week remaining before the 2021 season gets underway, Conference USA released its preseason team rankings and AllConference Team on Thursday. The league coaches voted Florida Atlantic University first in the C-USA East Division, with two Owls chosen as preseason All-C-USA. The Owls received 10 of a possible 12 first-place votes in the East to outdistance runnerup Old Dominion (who garnered one of the other two FPV) and third-place FIU (who received the other). The league has moved to two divisions and more geographically friendly conference play for this season. In the West, Southern Miss was voted first, also receiving 10 first-place votes, ahead of Louisiana Tech (the other two FPV) and Rice.

On the 15-member preseason All-Conference Team, repeating for the second straight season is senior rightfielder Bobby Morgensen, and joining him, in a tie for the DH/utility slot, is sophomore Mitchell Hartigan, who doubles as the Owls’ starting leftfielder as well as filling the role as the team’s closer.

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Morgensen returns for his third year after his 2020 senior season was cut short due to COVID-19.

In 70 games at FAU, he is a .303 hitter, with 14 home runs and 58 RBI. Hartigan too is a thirdyear member of the program, with a .319 average, seven home runs and 42 RBI. He also notched two saves in three scoreless appearances on the mound in 2020.

Of active Owls returning for ‘21, Hartigan is the top hitter by lifetime average and with 19 doubles, and Morgensen leads in most of the other offensive categories (homers, RBI, hits with 80, runs with 49 and slugging percentage, .519).

“Rankings are fun, great water cooler talk, but you still have to perfor m on the field,” said head coach John McCor mack. “It cer tainly is a nice preseason accolade for the prog ram and the players. Bobby and Mitch have worked hard and played well over the last few years and their recognition is well-deser ved.”

Owls Announce 2021 Football Schedule

By: Brianna Smith Ranked second in Conference USA East, for their 2020 season, the Florida Atlantic Owls have released their schedule for the upcoming 2021 season on Jan. 27.

The Owls past season was a bit bumpy seeing as everything was pretty much play-by-ear as teams all over tried their best to maintain the health of staff and players due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This season, the Owls will begin early September in Gainesville against the University of Florida and will carry out the rest of the season with eight conference games and four non-conference games totaling around 12 games.

And if luck is on their side, FAU will have the opportunity of playing in the C-USA Championship game on

Dec. 4.

As of now, the schedule will consist of the following, however it is subject to change due to things such as date changes due to C-USA TV partners– the televised schedule will be released in the days to come.

2021 FAU Football Schedule: Sept. 4 at Florida Sept. 11Georgia Southern Sept. 18Fordham Sept. 25at Air Force Oct. 2FIU (Shula Bowl) Oct. 9at UAB Oct. 16BYE Oct. 23at Charlotte Oct. 30UTEP Nov. 6Marshall Nov. 13at Old Dominion Nov. 20at WKU Nov. 27Middle Tennessee D e c. 4 C - U S A C h a m p i o n s h i p

Panthers’ Volleyball Picks up Second Victory Against SCF The Panthers traveled to Bradenton, FL to take on the Manatees of SCF for the second time this season. Once again, the Panthers prevailed 3-2.

Trailing in the first set, Palm Beach rallied back from a significant deficit before ultimately falling by just two points, 23-25. In the second set, the Manatees were no match for the Panthers’ punishing attack, winning the set easily 25-17. After losing the 3rd set, and with the match on the line, the Panthers once again elevated their games to a high level, dominating the Manatees in the 4th set to force a fifth and final set. The fifth set was largely back and forth, both teams traded points before Palm Beach pulled away at

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the end to clinch the match victory, 15-12.

Lucy Kraljevic, Madison Young, and Madison Barton led the offense for the Panthers -- each had 15 points or more with Kraljevic leading the club with 16.5. Freshman setter Laura Fiabane was busy once again and led the team with 43 assists, followed by Kaitlyn Auger who finished with 12.

Madison Barton and Jazmine Sustaita led the group defensively with 13 and 10 DIGS, respectively.

Fun fact: each player on the roster scored at least one point.

The team travels back to Palm Beach to take on Florida S o u t h w e s t e r n a t h o m e o n F r i d a y.

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Panthers Baseball Scores 11 Runs Owls Women’s Soccer Head Across State for First Road Trip in Rout After a brief time off, PBSC Baseball returned to the diamond and the bats remained scorching hot, pounding out 11 hits and 11 runs in an 11-1 victory.

The Panthers scored seven runs in the fifth to put the game well out of reach. Palm Beach sent 10 men to the plate in the inning.

Jarret Bickel made his 2021 season debut and promptly reached base three times.

Billy Poure and Brannon Mondragon led the offense with three hits and three RBI. Mondragon had two doubles.

Poure homered in the fifth.

PBSC rolled out eight pitchers to cover their eight innings of work. Anthony Martens received the start, followed by a trail of seven relievers working in one-inning stints. Henry Iglesias, Chuck Fishbaugh, and Jon Amonica each struck out the side in their inning of work. Panthers pitching had an impressive 16 strikeouts on the day against two walks.

Next, the Panthers travel to Winter Haven, FL to take on Polk State this Friday at 4:00 pm ET.

The Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer team travels away from home for the first time in this 2021 campaign, taking on Florida Gulf Coast in Fort Myers on Thursday night.

The Owls (0-2) fell in both home matches on opening weekend, to Utah Valley and USF. Thelma Hermannsdottir notched the team’s first goal of ‘21, in the former matchup on Thursday, against UVU. FGCU (1-0) also took on UVU, on Sunday afternoon, and topped the Wolverines with a golden goal in overtime, 1-0.

With the clean sheet, freshman goalkeeper Mia Krusinski was named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week.

In 2019, the Eagles went 11-4-2 and

won the ASUN regular season title with a 6-1-1 mark, but were upset in the conference tournament semifinals, losing to Kennesaw State on penalty kicks.

Amazingly, though these teams often meet in fall preseason and spring exhibitions, the Owls and Eagles have never matched up in the regular season. One connection between the two programs is FGCU head coach Jim Blankenship. Before starting the Eagles’ program in 2007, Blankenship was an FAU women’s assistant for three seasons, from 2003-05.

The Owls next head to Gainesville to take on Florida on Friday, Feb. 19. The next chance to see the team at home is Sunday, Feb. 28, versus Miami, starting at at 6 p.m.

PBSC Men’s Basketball Earns 2nd Win It was not much of a contest on Wednesday night, the Panthers cruised to a victory over Miami Prep 83-59.

In each half, the team scored at least 40 pints. PBSC shot 31-59 from the floor including 11-30 from 3-point range.

Each of the five starters had double-digit point totals. Phillip Smith led the club with 13. Khalil Turner had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Interesting statistical anomaly, all of Turner’s rebounds were offensive rebounds. Keith Jackson contributed 10

points of the bench. All but one Panther scored at least one point.

Freshman forward Tyge Dig gins made his Panthers debut. Diggins contributed five points off the bench and grabbed three rebounds.

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